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GUIDEBOOK
HD MEMORY CAMERA
U
GZ-X900
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this HD
MEMORY CAMERA. Before use,
please read the safety information and
precautions contained in pages 2 and 3
to ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the HD MEMORY CAMERA)
and Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the HD MEMORY
CAMERA) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
Remember that this camera 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. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the
point where they exit
from the apparatus.
10.Only use attachments/
accessories specified
Trademarks
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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x.v.Color™ is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
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HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
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Licensing, LLC.
Windows® is either registered trademark or
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trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
by the manufacturer.
11.Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc.
We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI
cable (High Speed cable) for viewing in higher
image quality.
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.
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Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
12.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in
the European Union.
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Easy Start Guide
Inserting an SD card
Prepare an SD card (commercially available).
Turn off the camera and insert an SD card.
SD card (label)
Q Open the
R Insert
slot cover
Compatible SD/SDHC cards
(Z p. 21)
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camera and attach the battery pack.
Access lamp
Blinks: Accessing files
Power/charge lamp
Blinks: Charging or quick start-up
Goes out: Charging finished
Do not remove
the AC adapter,
the battery pack
or the SD card
when the lamp is
blinking.
Open the cover
AC Adapter to AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)
The battery pack is not charged
at the time of purchase.
$ Connect the AC adapter
(Charging starts)
! Attach the battery
# Close the monitor
Before removing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the power by
pressing DISPLAY/< for 2 seconds or more.
CAUTION
Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides
JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.
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Select the city closest to
Date/Time Setting
T the area where you use
Open the LCD monitor to
the camera
Q turn on the camera
DISPLAY/<
button
Select [ON] if daylight
U saving time is observed
LCD monitor
Select [YES] within
R 10 seconds
Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor. Then touch OK.
Set the date and time
V
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time
: Moves the cursor to the right
OK: Clock starts
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When the message disappears, press the
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DISPLAY/< 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.
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Select [CLOCK SETTING]
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Video recording
CAUTION
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
Select recording mode (REC)
Q
The mode changes when
you press the button.
Recording Mode Indicator
Set the recording dial to ! (AUTO) mode
R
Start recording
S
Remaining space on
the SD card
Record-standby
Video Quality
Press the START/STOP button to start
recording, and press it again to stop.
Recording
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Still Image Recording
Select recording mode (REC)
Q
The mode changes when you press
the button.
Set the recording dial to # (AUTO) mode
R
S
Set the focus
Press and hold
SNAPSHOT halfway.
The ? indicator becomes green
when the captured image is
focused.
Take a still image
T
Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a
still image.
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Playing back
Select playback mode (PLAY)
Q
R
S
The mode changes when you
press the button.
Select video or still image mode
The mode changes when you
press the button.
Select a file and touch OK
Index screen
Playback screen
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 28)
To view files on TV (Z p. 38)
CAUTION
Do not forget to make copies after recording!
To copy files onto discs (Z p. 53)
To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 59)
To play back a created disc (Z p. 56)
To edit files on your computer (Z p. 60)
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Accessories
CU-VC10
BN-VF908U
AP-V21U
Everio Dock
AC Adapter
Battery Pack
Hand Strap
RM-V751U
Component Cable
AV Cable
CD-ROM
USB Cable
Remote Control
CR2025
Lithium Battery
Pre-installed in the
remote control.
Core Filter
(Z p. 13)
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other
cables.
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Everio Dock
You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed
when you place the camera on the dock.
COMPONENT connector
Camera Connection
Terminal
AV connector
USB connector
DC connector
NOTE
Do not connect the USB cable to both the camera and the Everio dock to
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prevent malfunctions.
Before connecting or removing any external devices and cables, turn off all
power, including this camera.
Turn on the power only when you are done.
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Contents
EN 11
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 camera if it does not operate
correctly
Open the LCD monitor and remove the power
supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the
camera, then reattach it.
QSlide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
Precautions on handling batteries
RSelect [SET]. (Touch OK.)
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF908U/
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VF808U battery packs. This product includes
patented and proprietary technology and is
made to be used with the JVC battery only.
JVC cannot guarantee safety or
performance of this product when it is
operated by other batteries.
If the camera is subjected to electrostatic
discharge, turn off the power before using it
again.
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A
To select an on-screen button appearing on
the left side, touch the portion of the sensor
next to the on-screen button.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using
the camera immediately and contact
5722
B
To select an on-screen button appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.
Recorded data may be erased while the
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camera is being repaired or inspected. Back
up all data before requesting repairs or
inspections.
Because cameras 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]. (Z p. 72)
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GETTING STARTED
Preparing the Remote Control
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock
tab.
Remote Sensor
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
Effective distance:
Within 5 m (16.4 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.
Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord
The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camera.
Release the stopper.
3 cm (1-3/16”)
Wind twice
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Camera
Remote Control
! PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 22, 23, 28, 29)
# EXPORT Button (Z p. 65)
$ UPLOAD Button (Z p. 67)
% Zoom Lever (Z p. 24)
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out)
S UP Button
T SKIP BACKWARD Button
Speaker Volume Control (Z p. 28)
& SNAPSHOT (#) Button (Z p. 23)
( INFO (=) Button (Z p. 24, 44)
) FLASH (() Button (Z p. 24)
* Touch Sensor
U LEFT Button
V BACK Button
W PLAYLIST Button
X START/STOP Button
Y S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button
Z INFO Button
a SKIP FORWARD Button
b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button
+ OK Button
, MENU Button
- ! / # Button (Z p. 28, 29)
c RIGHT Button
d NEXT Button
e DOWN Button
f INDEX Button*
g DISP Button
. HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 38)
/ DISPLAY/< (Power) Button (Z p. 17)
0 Recording dial (Z p. 22, 23, 33, 36, 37)
1 Speaker
2 START/STOP Button (Z p. 22)
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen
switches as shown below:
3 Flash
4 Flash Sensor
5 Stereo Microphone*
6 Access lamp (Z p. 4)
! mode:
Index Screen « Group Index Screen
# mode:
Index Screen « Date Index Screen
7 Power/charge lamp (Z p. 4)
8 Remote Sensor (Z p. 13)
9 Lens
: DC Connector
; USB Connector (Z p. 54, 57, 61)
< SD Card Slot
= BATT. (Battery Release) Button (Z p. 18)
> Tripod Mounting Socket (Z p. 20)
*Do not touch or cover the microphone during
recording.
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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 (Z p. 36)
$ Export Mode Indicator (Z p. 65)
% Counter
& Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 67)
( Video Quality (Z p. 69)
) Remaining Time (Z p. 22)
! Selected Recording Mode Indicator
(Z p. 33)
: Auto Mode
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3: Manual Mode
# White Balance Indicator (Z p. 35)
$ Macro Mode Indicator(Z p. 35)
% Zoom Indicator (Z p. 24)
& SD card Indicator*
*
REC: (Appears during recording.)
: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
M
MQ
( OIS Indicator (Appears when [OIS] is set to
[OFF].) (Z p. 70)
) Photometry Area
* Monitor Backlight Indicator (Z p. 71)
+ Battery Indicator
, Date/Time (Z p. 18)
- Face Detection Indicator (Z p. 27)
. Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(Z p. 34)
+ Shooting Indicator (Z p. 22)
, Continuous Shooting Indicator (Z p. 25)
- Wind Cut Indicator (Z p. 70)
. Event Indicator (Z p. 25)
/ Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 35)
0 x.v.Color™ (Z p. 70)
During Still Image Recording Only
/ Aperture Value (F-number) (Z p. 34)
0 -: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(Z p. 35)
: Face Detection Mode Indicator (Z p. 27)
1 Brightness Control Indicator (Z p. 34)
.: Photometry Area Control Indicator
(Z p. 35)
! Mode Indicator
2 Shutter Speed (Z p. 34)
# Scene Select Indicator (Z p. 37)
$ ISO Sensitivity Indicator
(When set to [AUTO], there is no indication.)
(Z p. 70)
*Blinks when an SD card is not inserted.
% Flash Indicator (Z p. 24)
& Focus Indicator (Z p. 23)
( Image Size (Z p. 70)
) Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard) (Z p. 70)
* Remaining Number of Shots
+ Shooting Indicator (Z p. 23)
, Continuous Shooting Indicator (Z p. 26)
- Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 69)
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During Video Playback
During Still Image Playback
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DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM
! Mode Indicator
! Mode Indicator
# Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 23)
$ 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.)
(Z p. 50)
% Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 22)
& Video Quality (Z p. 69)
( Counter
) Date/Time (Z p. 18)
* Output with 1080p (Z p. 73)
) Playback Mode
Playback
Pause
Forward Search
Reverse Search
Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor
Each time you touch DISPLAY/<,
indications on LCD monitor switch as shown
below:
:
:
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:
F
Q
K
J
A: Forward Slow-Motion
B: Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
In recording mode:
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. 18)
- Volume Level Indicator
. Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (Z p. 30)
/ x.v.Color™ (Z p. 70)
NOTE
The DISPLAY/< button is used to turn the
power ON/OFF as well as to switch the
indications on the screen.
0 Output with 1080p (Z p. 73)
To switch the indications, press and release
the button. To turn the power ON/OFF, press
and hold (2 seconds or more) the button.
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Necessary Settings before Use
To detach the battery pack
Charging the Battery Pack
Open the LCD monitor and turn off the
camera using the DISPLAY/< button before
detaching the battery pack.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Attach the battery pack.
NOTE
You can also use the camera with just the AC
adapter. (Z p. 4)
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.
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AC Adapter
to AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)
Date/Time Setting
3 Close the LCD monitor and connect
the AC adapter.
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
You can also connect the AC adapter
using the Everio dock connector.
(Z p. 9)
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camera.
The power/charge lamp blinks to
indicate charging has started.
2 Touch MENU.
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When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished.
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
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Unplug the AC adapter from the AC
outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camera.
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To check the remaining battery power
See page 24.
4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
Battery pack
Charging time Recording time
BN-VF908U
(Provided) /
BN-VF808U
1 h 50 m
1 h 15 m
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5 Select [CLOCK SETTING].
6 Select the city closest to the area you
are traveling.
6 Select the city closest to the area
To return to the previous screen
where you use the camera.
Selected area is highlighted
Select
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Principal city of the
selected area
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
Time difference to
GMT
Language Setting
The language on the display can be changed.
7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
observed.
camera.
2 Touch MENU.
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
8 Set the date and time.
Change the setting by using the touch
sensor and select [ ] to set.
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4 Select [LANGUAGE].
9 Select [SAVE].
5 Select the desired language.
To reset the setting, select [CANCEL].
To return to the previous screen
Setting the clock to local time when
traveling
Select
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To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 18)
5 Select [AREA SETTING].
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Other Settings
Attaching the Camera to the Dock
Tripod Mounting
Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud,
and the mounting socket with the screw, and
then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to
the tripod.
1 Close the LCD monitor.
2 Align the camera with the dock as
indicated by the dotted line in the
figure below and attach firmly.
NOTE
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
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Use a tripod that does not have a locking pin.
The LCD monitor may scratch against the
tripod in some cases. When this occurs, tilt
the LCD monitor slightly before closing.
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Grip Adjustment
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When it is difficult to close the LCD
monitor
# Lift the monitor and close
completely
! Close the monitor slightly
NOTE
Fasten the strap when you grip the camera.
When carrying the camera, please be careful
not to drop it.
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To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
Using an SD Card
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
Operations are confirmed on the SD cards
from the following manufacturers.
- Panasonic
- TOSHIBA
- SanDisk
- ATP
Video recording:
Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
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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.
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For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher.
Still image recording:
SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
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.
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Format an SD card when using it for the
first time
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the
card. (Z p. 72)
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Insert an SD card
Preparation:
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.
1 Open the SD card cover.
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
3 Close the SD card cover.
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files
Video Recording
Press PLAY/REC to select the
Set the recording dial to ! mode.
recording mode.
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R
S
The lens cover opens automatically.
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)
To stop recording
Press START/STOP again.
To change the video quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].
(Z p. 69)
To view the last recorded scene
Select
while recording is paused.
To perform high speed recording
Select from H1 to H3 on the recording dial.
(Z p. 36)
A
Selecting ; during playback deletes that
scene.
To record a still image during video
recording
Press SNAPSHOT.
Continuous shooting may be performed
by switching the shutter mode. (Z p. 25)
NOTE
The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camera and then turn
on again.
If [AUTO POWER OFF] in the menu is set to [ON], the camera turns itself off automatically to
conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes while running on battery.
After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.
A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.
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Still Image Recording
Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.
Set the recording dial to # mode.
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R
S
T
The lens cover opens automatically.
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].
(Z p. 70)
To change the image size
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE].
(Z p. 70)
To record still images continuously
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 26)
NOTE
If [AUTO POWER OFF] in the menu is set to [ON], the camera turns itself off automatically to
conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes while running on battery.
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.
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Recording Files (Continued)
When Scene Select (Z p. 37) is selected,
the flash is automatically set to auto
and fires automatically according to the
Scene Select setting
Recommended shooting distance
Within 2 m (6.6 ft).
Zooming
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
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Select ! or # mode.
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Zoom out
Zoom in
NOTE
The flash does not work during CONTINUOUS
SHOOTING and BRACKETING.
W: Wide angle
T: Telephoto
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting
[W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen
zoom control)
! mode:
Press INFO twice or INFO and then select
Zoom ratio (factory-preset)
.
;
! mode
[8X/DYNAMIC]
# mode
[5X/OPTICAL]
# mode:
Press INFO.
To change the maximum zoom ratio
(! mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (Z p. 70)
To quit the screen
Flash
Select [QUIT] or press INFO.
NOTE
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
Select # or M mode.
The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
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1 Press FLASH.
Checking the Remaining Space on
the Recording Media
Preparation:
2 Select the desired setting.
Select the recording mode.
Select ! mode.
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6
Disables this function.
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The flash fires automatically.
7
Press INFO.
The flash fires automatically
but reduces the red-eye
phenomenon of the subject’s
eyes.
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9
The flash fires regardless of the
shooting condition.
The maximum recording time is displayed for
each video quality mode.
The flash fires. The shutter
speed becomes slower, so
the background can also be
brightened.
:
To change the video quality
1) Select the video quality.
2) Select [SET].
The flash is set to 7 (auto) by default.
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
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2 Touch the shutter mode and select
RECORD ONE SHOT or CONTINUOUS
SHOOTING.
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.
RECORD ONE SHOT: Records one still
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image.
(There will be no indicator display on the
LCD monitor when recording one image.)
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
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{ CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: Records still
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Select ! mode.
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images continuously.
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].
RECORD ONE SHOT
After performing steps 1-2
3 Press SNAPSHOT.
3 Select the event.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
After performing steps 1-2
3 Select the continuous shooting mode
The selected event is displayed on the
screen.
from the menu.
Select from HIGH SPEED /
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MEDIUM SPEED / LOW SPEED.
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
4 Press and hold SNAPSHOT.
Recording ends when SNAPSHOT is
To search by event
See page 32.
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released.
When capturing still images during video
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NOTE
recording, the continuous shooting mode
is fixed at [LOW SPEED] regardless of the
setting.
Once you select a certain event to register a
file, the setting will remain even if you turn off
the camera.
When capturing still images in the recording
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standby mode, you can select from all the
modes ([LOW SPEED] / [MEDIUM SPEED] /
[HIGH SPEED]).
Capturing Still Images in a Movie
You can capture still images while recording
a video.
The display during medium and high speed
recording is as follows.
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Red: Number of recorded images
Green: Saving in progress
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
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1 Set the recording dial to ! mode.
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Recording Files (Continued)
Although still images can be taken
(There will be no indicator display on the
LCD monitor when recording one image.)
{ CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: Records still
images continuously.
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continuously while SNAPSHOT is being
pressed, recording stops once the recordable
time is exceeded.
At this time, SNAPSHOT will not work until
the writing to the media is completed.
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J BRACKETING: Records 5 still images of
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different brightness continuously.
The photo indicator lights up
immediately on the LCD monitor when
SNAPSHOT is pressed.
NOTE
Recording cannot be performed when the
menu is displayed.
Close the menu.
Functions that are only available in still image
mode cannot be used.
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RECORD ONE SHOT
Records one still image at a time.
After performing steps 1-2
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(Example: flash, GAIN, etc.)
The number of recordable still images
depends on the remaining space on the
recording media.
The size of recorded still images is 3072 x
1728, regardless of the image size that is set.
The still images recorded in the video mode
contains a little more noise than the still
images recorded in the still image mode.
3 Press SNAPSHOT.
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CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
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Records still images continuously while
SNAPSHOT is pressed.
You can set the continuous shooting speed
from the menu. (Z p. 71)
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Simultaneous recording (still image
recording) may be performed even when the
dial is set to [M].
After performing steps 1-2
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3 Press and hold SNAPSHOT.
Recording ends when SNAPSHOT is
released.
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Still Image Continuous Shooting and
Bracketing
The display during medium and high speed
recording is as follows.
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Red: Number of recorded images
Green: Saving in progress
You can record still images continuously.
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
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1 Turn the recording dial and set to the
mode (#, SCN, M) that best suits the
subject to be recorded.
Although still images can be taken
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continuously while SNAPSHOT is being
pressed, recording stops once the recordable
time is exceeded.
At this time, SNAPSHOT will not work until
the writing to the media is completed.
•
NOTE
Recording cannot be performed when the
menu is displayed.
Close the menu.
The number of recordable still images
depends on the remaining space on the
recording media.
•
2 Touch the shutter mode and select
RECORD ONE SHOT, CONTINUOUS
SHOOTING, or BRACKETING.
•
RECORD ONE SHOT: Records one still
•
image.
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BRACKETING
Recording still images with the face
detection mode turned on
Records 5 continuous images from dark
(-0.6EV) to bright (+0.6EV) based on the
brightness of still images set in AUTO or
MANUAL.
1 Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.
After performing steps 1-2
3 Press SNAPSHOT.
NOTE
2 Press SNAPSHOT.
When there is no SD, or when there is no
remaining space on the SD card, it is not
possible to save still images.
•
Using the self-timer in the face detection
mode
When the continuous shooting or bracketing
•
indicator is blinking, do not set Scene Select
to [PORTRAIT], [NIGHT & PORTRAIT], or
[SPORTS]. (Z p. 37)
Preparation:
Set [SELF-TIMER] to [FACE DETECTION].
When Scene Select (Z p. 37) is set
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to [TWILIGHT], [SLEEPING FACE], or
[FIREWORKS], the continuous shooting
speed is slow.
1 Press SNAPSHOT.
Faces are detected.
Turning on the Face Detection Mode
If you set this mode on, the camera detects the
faces and adjust brightness and focus so that
the faces are recorded clearly.
2 The still image is recorded 3 seconds
after the face of the photographer is
detected.
Preparation:
Photographer
Select the recording mode.
Select ! or # mode.
•
•
Select
.
NOTE
If the LCD monitor is turned upside down,
is 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 .)
To turn off the face detection mode
Select again.
•
Depending on the condition, faces may not
be detected.
•
If the face detection does not work correctly,
turn off the mode before recording.
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Playing Back Files
Video Playback
Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.
Press ! / # and set to ! mode.
Q
R
S
The index screen appears.
The lens cover closes automatically.
Select the desired file.
The ! / # button is used for switching
between video and still image in the
playback mode. It does not work in the
recording mode.
To move to the previous or next page
Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.
To play back a few seconds from the
beginning of each video
To delete a video
Select ; when playback is stopped.
To change the number of thumbnails
(6 thumbnails/12 thumbnails)
Move the zoom lever to [W] or [T].
To zoom in the video during pause
(remote control only)
Press T on the remote control.
Touch [DIGEST].
Press ¡, ¢, £, ¤ on the remote control to
•
For digest playback, parts of the video
move the zoom area.
•
other than the beginning may be played
back in some cases.
Press and hold W on the remote control to
cancel zoom in.
•
Or, some videos may not be played back
at all.
•
Operations during Video Playback
Speaker volume
On-screen buttons
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
— : Turn down the
volume
Reverse search (during playback)
Frame-by-frame playback in reverse
direction (during pause)*
Playback
:
:
:
:
F
Q
K
G
Pause
+ : Turn up the
Forward search (during playback)
Frame-by-frame playback in forward
volume
direction (during pause)*
* Slow playback starts when you keep touching the
sensor button under
/
for a while.
E G
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Still Image Playback
Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.
Press ! / # and set to # mode.
Q
R
S
The index screen appears.
The lens cover closes automatically.
Select the desired file.
The ! / # button is used for switching
between video and still image in the
playback mode. It does not work in the
recording mode.
To move to the previous or next page
Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.
To delete a still image
To zoom in the image during playback
(remote control only)
Press T on the remote control.
Press ¡, ¢, £, ¤ on the remote control to
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move the zoom area.
Press and hold W on the remote control to
cancel zoom in.
•
Select ;.
To change the number of thumbnails
(6 thumbnails/12 thumbnails)
Move the zoom lever to [W].
Operations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons
:Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction
:Change playback order of slide show in forward direction
:Return to the index screen
:Display the previous file
:Start the slide show
:End the slide show
:Display the next file
:Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise (during playback)
P
F
L
N
F
Q
O
(
:Rotate 90 degrees clockwise (during playback)
)
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Playing Back Files (Continued)
3 Select a desired effect.
Setting the Opening Still Image
For details on each effect, see the right
column.
You can set a recorded still image as the
opening image.
Preparation:
Select the playback mode.
Select # mode.
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4 Select the file you want to play back.
1 Touch MENU.
To quit the screen
Touch MENU.
2 Select [OPENING SCREEN].
To turn off the effect
Select [OFF] in step 3.
3 Select [CUSTOMIZE].
4 Select the desired file and select
Items for WIPE/FADER setting
[SET].
O FADER-WHITE:
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•
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Fades in or out with a white screen.
P FADER-BLACK:
Fades in or out with a black screen.
T WIPE-SLIDE:
Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in
the opposite way.
To check the content of the file, select
[CHECK].
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U WIPE-DOOR:
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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.
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
V WIPE-SCROLL:
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Playback with Special Effects
Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a
black screen, or wipes out in the opposite
way.
Wipe or fader effects
Add effects at the beginning and end of videos.
These effects cannot be set for still images.
W WIPE-SHUTTER:
Wipes in from the center of a black screen
toward the top and bottom, or wipes out in
the opposite way.
Preparation:
Select the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
•
•
NOTE
No effect will be applied on files with a play
time shorter than 7 seconds.
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [WIPE/FADER].
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Date Index Screen
File Search Function
Preparation:
You can search the desired file by the
recording date.
Select the playback mode.
Select ! or # mode.
•
•
1 Select
.
Group Index Screen
!
In case of # mode, go to step 3.
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 quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
To return to the index screen
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. 25)
The number of files in the group is displayed
only when there are 6 thumbnails. It is not
displayed when there are 12 thumbnails.
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Playing Back Files (Continued)
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. 25) After searching by the event, you can
search by the recording date to narrow down
the search.
MTS files are stored in the EXTMOV folder.
Follow the procedure below to play back the
MTS files in the EXTMOV folder.
Preparation:
Select the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
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1 Select
.
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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 45.
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Manual Recording
Manual recording mode enables you to set the
focus and screen brightness, etc. manually.
Manual Setting in Menu
Preparation:
Select the manual recording mode.
•
Changing to Manual Recording Mode
Preparation:
1 Touch MENU.
Select the recording mode.
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2 Select [MANUAL SETTING].
Set the recording dial to manual video 3 or
manual still image 3.
manual video
3 Select the desired menu.
manual still image
To return to the auto recording mode
Set the recording dial to ! or #.
4 Select the desired 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].
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Manual Recording (Continued)
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
@ [AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically.
3 MANUAL:
@
A: Adjusts the focus manually. (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.)
N FOCUS
Adjusts the focus.
The image becomes black and white. The outline of focused
object is displayed in blue.*
*You can change the color of the outline, which is set to blue by
default. (See page 71. FOCUS ASSIST CAMERA)
Use this for adjusting the focus more precisely.
FOCUS ASSIST
Assists you to adjust the
focus.
Adjust the focus, then select [SET] to fix the focus.
! mode
@ [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.
3 MANUAL:
–6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in
increments of 1.
g ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Allows you to adjust brightness.
# mode
@ [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.
3 MANUAL:
–2.0 to +2.0 (EV): Corrects the brightness within this range in
increments of 1/3EV.
! mode
@ [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
3 MANUAL:
1/2 to 1/4000: The smaller the value, the faster the shutter
speed.
SHUTTER SPEED
9
A fast shutter speed can freeze
the motion of a fast-moving
subject, and a slow shutter
speed can blur the subject to
give the impression of motion.
# mode
@ [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
3 MANUAL:
1/2 to 1/500: The smaller the value, the faster the shutter
speed.
NOTE
It is recommended to use the tripod when recording with a slow
shutter speed.
@ [AUTO]: The aperture value is adjusted automatically.
3 MANUAL F3.4 to F5.6:The lower the F-number (larger
aperture value), the more blurred the background will
become.
APERTURE PRIORITY
<
You can add a blurring effect to
the background by setting the
aperture value (F-number).
The higher the F-number (smaller aperture value), the
clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects.
Slide your finger up and down on the sensor to set the
value.
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Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
@ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
3 MANUAL:
B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on
the light source.
1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the camera 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.
[WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically
for whole screen.
SPOT: Brightness for the specified spot is adjusted
6
7
PHOTOMETRY AREA
Enables you to adjust the
brightness in the desired spot
when backlight compensation
does not work well.
automatically.
Move the spot frame left and right by touching
or
,
%
&
then touch OK.
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.
(! mode only)
w EFFECT
still images with special effects.
Enables you to record videos or 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.
1 [OFF]: Normal shooting (Enables close-up shots up to the
distance stated below)
Tele (T) side: Approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft)
Wide (W) side: Approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft)
0 ON: Macro shooting (Enables close-up shots up to the
distance stated below)
Tele (T) side: Approx. 30 cm (0.98 ft)
Wide (W) side: Approx. 4 cm (1.58 in)
NOTE
5 MACRO
Enables you to shoot a
subject as large as possible
at a distance of approx. 4 cm
(1.58 in).
Set [MACRO] to [OFF] if you will not take close-up still images.
Non-close-up still images will be blurred if [MACRO] is set to [ON].
NOTE
Depending on the operation mode, some menu settings may be fixed and are unavailable for
selection. In this case, it will be displayed in gray.
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Manual Recording (Continued)
High Speed Recording
You can record high speed videos.
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
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1 Turn the recording dial and set to
the mode (H1-H3) that best suits the
subject to be recorded.
Mode
H1
H2
H3
Recording
speed
120 fps 300 fps 600 fps
(Frame rate)
Recording time
(sec)
4
4
2.4
2 times 5 times 10 times
of the of the of the
recording recording recording
time time time
Playback time
2 Press START/STOP to start recording.
Recording ends when the button is pressed
again or when the time limit is up.
•
NOTE
Image quality is fixed to XP mode.
Sound cannot be recorded.
Face detection cannot be set.
Only optical zoom is available.
The higher the speed, the smaller the image
size and the grainier the image becomes.
•
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•
•
•
When using a tripod or shooting in a
•
bright place during high speed recording,
it is recommended to zoom in as much as
possible.
A black frame appears around the image.
The recorded object appears dark.
Choose a sufficiently bright object especially
for H3.
•
•
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Items for Scene Select setting
Scene Select
! PORTRAIT:
Controls the exposure and color tone to
bring out the people in the picture.
•
Adjusts the exposure and shutter speed to suit
your surroundings or the subject.
> LANDSCAPE:
Focuses in the distance and makes the
entire scene appear sharp.
•
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
•
# LANDSCAPE & PORTRAIT:
Makes it easier to focus on both people
and scenery by using a wide angle.
•
1 Turn the recording dial and set to
SCN.
$ TWILIGHT:
Captures night scenes clearly by using a
slower shutter speed.
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% NIGHT & PORTRAIT:
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Captures evening or night scenes in the
background vividly while people appear
sharp with the use of flash.
& SLEEPING FACE:
Records sleeping faces beautifully even in
dimly lit places without using flash.
•
The current scene mode will be displayed
only when SCN is set using the recording
dial.
•
? SNOW:
Controls the color tone such that snow
scenes appear all white.
•
(It does not appear when turning on the
power or switching from the playback mode.)
The next screen appears 5 seconds later or
( BEACH:
•
•
Captures vividly the blue sky and sea on
a sunny beach without making the people
appear dark.
) SPORTS:
Suitable for shooting fast moving objects.
when some operation is performed.
2 Select [SCN].
•
* FOOD:
•
Captures food in its natural color tone
without being affected by the surrounding
lights.
+ FIREWORKS:
Suitable for shooting fireworks in the night
sky.
•
3 Select the desired scene.
, DOCUMENT:
Switches to macro mode with hard
sharpness and high contrast.
•
- CLOSE-UP:
Switches to macro mode with high
saturation.
•
. FOREST:
Saturation is increased and the color
green is emphasized in this mode.
•
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
/ SUNSET:
Enables the beautiful colors of sunsets to
be captured.
•
NOTE
Most of the items in the manual setting menu
are automatically adjusted in Scene Select.
Therefore, they cannot be set in the menu.
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USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV
This camera 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 camera again.
You can output videos from the HDMI
connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV
connector. Select the connector that best suits
your television.
Preparation:
Turn off all units.
To connect using the COMPONENT
connector
To connect using the HDMI mini
connector
COMPONENT
Connector
We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI
cable (High Speed cable).
DC Connector
HDMI Mini Connector
AV Connector
DC Connector
Component Cable
AC Adapter
AC Adapter
AV Cable
HDMI Cable (optional)
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)
To AC Outlet
To AC Outlet
Video Connector is
not in use.
COMPONENT Audio L/R Input
Input Connector Connector
HDMI Connector
NOTE
Change the settings in [COMPONENT
OUTPUT] according to the connection.
(Z p. 73)
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To connect using the AV connector
Playback Operation
After the connection with TV is completed
1 Turn on the camera and the TV.
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
AV
Connector
3 (Only when connecting the camera to
the VCR/DVD recorder)
Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set
the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input
mode.
DC
Connector
4 Start playback on the camera.
(Z p. 28, 29)
AC Adapter
To display camera’s on-screen display
on TV
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. (Z p. 73)
AV Cable
NOTE
When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™
set to [ON], change the x.v.Color™ setting
on TV. (Z p. 70) For details, refer to the TV’s
instruction manual.
To AC Outlet
AV Input Connector
NOTE
Change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT]
to suit the screen size of your television.
(Z p. 73)
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Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI
Operation method 1
Connecting the camera 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
•
TV turns on
! Turn on the
camera.
# Select the playback
mode.
$ Connect the HDMI
cable.
interoperability between HDMI-CEC
compliant devices that are connected via
HDMI cables.
automatically and
switches to HDMI
input mode when the
camera is turned on.
NOTE
Not all HDMI-control devices comply with
•
the HDMI-CEC standard. The HDMI control
function of the camera will not work when
connected to these devices.
Operation method 2
The camera is not guaranteed to operate
with all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices.
Depending on the specifications of each
HDMI-CEC-enabled device, some functions
may not work with the camera. (For details,
refer to the instruction manual of your TV.)
Unintended operations may occur with some
connected devices. In these cases, set
[HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF].
•
•
Turn off the TV.
The camera turns off
automatically.
•
Operation method 3
Depending on the TV connected, the display
language of the camera will automatically
switch to the language that is used selected
for the TV when the camera is turned on.
(This is applicable only if the camera
•
Preparation:
Connect an HDMI cable between the camera
and the TV. (Z p. 38)
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 camera and set [HDMI
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supports the language selected for the TV.)
To use the camera with a language that
differs from the display language of the TV,
set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF].
•
•
CONTROL] to [ON]. (Z p. 73)
NOTE
The display language of the TV will not
•
switch automatically, even if the display
language of the camera 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 camera again.
•
•
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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. 72)
Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete
them, release the protection first. (Z p. 43)
Once files are deleted, they cannot be
restored. Check files before deleting.
•
•
Preparation:
Select the playback mode.
Select ! or # 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 the playback mode.
Select ! 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 continuous shooting function cannot be
used to capture images.
•
4 Select [YES].
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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Managing Files (Continued)
Deleting Selected Files
Deleting All Files
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 41)
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 41)
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 quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
To check the content of the file, select
[CHECK].
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5 Select [EXEC].
6 Select [YES].
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
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Protecting Selected Files
Protecting Files
Preparation:
After performing steps 1-3
Select the playback mode.
Select ! or # mode.
•
4 Select [FILE SELECT].
•
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [EDIT].
5 Select the desired file and select x.
3 Select [PROTECT/CANCEL].
The x (protection) mark appears on the
file. To select other files, repeat this step.
To check the content of the file, select
[CHECK].
•
•
Protecting the Currently Displayed File
6 Select [QUIT].
After performing steps 1-3
7 Select [YES].
4 Select [CURRENT].
To release protection
Select the protected file in step 5.
The x (protection) mark disappears.
5 Select [YES].
You can select the previous or next file by
selecting
or
.
%
&
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
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Managing Files (Continued)
To turn off the file information display
Press INFO again.
Protecting All Files
After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 43)
Histogram
#
4 Select [PROTECT ALL].
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.
5 Select [YES].
Press INFO twice.
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
To release protection of all files
1) In step 4, select [CANCEL ALL].
2) Select [YES].
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.
•
Viewing File Information
Preparation:
•
! mode:
Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file
on the index screen.
# mode:
To turn off the file information display
Press INFO again.
Play back the still image. Otherwise, select the
file on the index screen.
Press INFO.
NOTE
The shutter speed displayed during shooting in
auto mode is an approximation.
It may not match the one displayed with the
histogram.
FILE (# mode): File name
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FOLDER (# mode): 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. 70)
QUALITY: Video quality (Z p. 69)/Image
quality (Z p. 70)
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PROTECT: File protection status (Z p. 43)
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6 Select a new event.
Changing the Event Registration
Preparation:
To cancel the event registration, select
[CANCEL].
Select the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
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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
To preview scenes, select the file and
select [CHECK].
4 Select [CURRENT].
6 Select the last file of the range.
7 Select a new event.
To cancel the event registration, select
[CANCEL].
5 Select [YES].
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
You can select the previous or next file by
selecting
or
.
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&
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Managing Files (Continued)
6 Select [DIVIDE HERE].
Dividing Files
You can divide a selected video into two.
Preparation:
Select the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
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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.
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You cannot divide the files with the export
setting or the upload setting turned on.
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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.
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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 the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
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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].
NOTE
Original file is kept untouched.
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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Managing Files (Continued)
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:
Zoomed images are saved in 16:9 aspect
regardless of the original aspect.
Select the playback mode.
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Select # mode.
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7 Select [YES].
8 Touch OK.
NOTE
1 Select the desired still image.
Face detection zoom does not work if the
faces are not in an upright position.
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Ensure that the faces are upright by
rotating the image 90° before using the face
detection zoom.
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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
•
forward or backward.
+
Select
to change the zoom ratio.
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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 the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
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To preview scenes, select the file and
select [CHECK].
Creating Playlists
6 Select the insertion point.
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].
To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6.
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To delete a registered scene, select the
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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].
[CREATE FROM SCENE]:
Display all files individually.
[CREATE BY GROUP]:
Display all files listed by group.
[CREATE BY DATE]:
Display all the files listed by recording
date.
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NOTE
A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.
If you delete the original files, the
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•
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corresponding files are also deleted from the
playlist.
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[CREATE BY EVENT]:
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Search for an event and display the
corresponding files listed by recording
date.
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Playlists (Continued)
Playing Back Playlists
Other Operations of Playlists
You can perform additional editing and delete
files in a created playlist.
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].
Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 49)
3 Select [EDIT].
4 Select the playlist you want to edit.
To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to
3 Select the playlist.
8. (Z p. 49)
Deleting Playlist
Original files are not deleted even if you delete
the playlist.
To stop playback
Select
.
L
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 49)
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
3 Select [DELETE].
To play back from the desired scene
1) In step 3, select [CHECK]. (The index
screen for playlist appears.)
4 Select a playlist you want to delete.
To delete all playlists at once, select
[DELETE ALL].
2) Select the desired scene.
5 When [DELETE ALL PLAYLISTS?]
appears, select [YES].
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Print Setting
5 Select the number of prints. (max. 15
DPOF Print Setting
prints)
This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format).You can set which images
to be printed and the number of prints with this
camera. 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.)
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To cancel the selection
Set the number of prints to “00” in step 5.
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Preparation:
Select the playback mode.
Select # mode.
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Setting All Files Together (One Print for
Each File)
1 Touch MENU.
After performing steps 1-2 (Z left column)
2 Select [DPOF].
3 Select [SET ALL 1].
Setting Files Individually
After performing steps 1-2
4 When [SET ALL TO 1?] appears,
select [YES].
3 Select [SET PRINT QUANTITY].
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
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. (“Setting Files Individually”, left column)
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4 Select the desired file.
To reset DPOF settings
1) In step 3, select [RESET].
2) When [RESET PRINT QUANTITY?]
appears, select [YES].
To check the content of the file, select
[CHECK].
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Print Setting (Continued)
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer
camera.
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge,
still images can be printed easily by
connecting the camera directly to the printer
with the USB cable.
2 Select [DIRECT PRINT].
Preparation:
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.
DC Connector
3 Select the desired image.
AC Adapter
USB Connector
Select a still image using [ ] and [ ],
%
&
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then touch [SET].
Open the cover
4 Select the desired setting.
USB Cable
[NUMBER OF PRINTS]:
The number of prints can be set from 1 to
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99.
[DATE]:
To AC Outlet
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Set whether to print the date and time.
5 Select [PRINT].
Printer
To stop printing after printing starts
1) Select [STOP].
2) When [QUIT PRINTING?] appears, select
[YES].
USB Connector
You can also connect the AC adapter using
the Everio dock connector.
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COPYING
Copying Files
Types of Copying and Connectable Device
Using a BD/DVD Burner
The Camera
The files in the camera can be backed up to a
disc using a BD/DVD burner.
Use one of the following methods to view
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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 camera onto discs.
- Playback the disc using the camera.
(Z p. 56)
- Playback the disc using a BD/DVD burner.*
- Playback on a PC.*
- Playback the disc using a BD/DVD player
that supports BD-MV and AVCHD.*
* The DVD must first be finalized on the
camera.
BD Burner
LaCie Model No. 301828
You can copy files recorded
on this camera onto discs.
Other than the created BD/DVD using a
BD/DVD burner cannot be played.
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USB External Hard Disk
Drive
You can copy files recorded
on this camera onto a USB
external hard disk drive.
When connecting a DVD burner (CU-VD50)
•
to a TV, you can play back the created disc
without using the camera. When playing back
disconnect the USB cable.
The created Blu-ray discs are not guaranteed
to be playable on all BD players or recorders.
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PC
You can copy files from the
camera to a disc using a PC.
VCR/DVD Recorder
You can dub video recorded
on this camera onto VCR/
DVD recorder.
NOTE
Recommended USB external hard disk drive
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Seagate
LaCie
FreeAgentTM Desk series
Design by Neil Poulton series
USB external hard disk drive with the
capacity over 2 TB cannot be used.
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Copying Files (Continued)
Connection with a BD/DVD Burner
Preparation:
Turn on the camera first, then turn on the
BD/DVD burner.
USB Connector
DC Connector
2 Select the desired menu.
Open the cover
! mode: [ALL SCENES]
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# 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
3 Select [EXECUTE].
USB Cable
To AC Outlet
BD/DVD Burner
USB Connector
4 Select [YES] or [NO].
You can also connect the cables using the
Everio dock connectors.
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[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.
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[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or
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by playlist.
NOTE
Refer also to the optional BD/DVD burner’s
instruction manual.
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5 Select [EXECUTE].
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 64 for details.
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The files are copied on the disc. When
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[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.
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When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS
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[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,
change the disc. Remaining files are
copied on the second disc.
To cancel copying, select [STOP].
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Backup All Files
Preparation:
To switch between video and still image
playback after connecting to a burner,
press the ! / # button.
Select ! or # mode.
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Connect the camera to the BD/DVD burner.
When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE
REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type.
1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL] (!
mode) or [SAVE ALL] (# mode).
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Selecting Files for Backup
Preparation:
# mode:
[SAVE BY DATE]:
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Files are sorted according to the date
on which they were recorded. Relevant
files are displayed in a list. Select the
recording date.
Select ! or # mode.
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Connect the camera to the BD/DVD burner.
When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE
REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type.
[SELECT FROM IMAGES]:
Select files individually.
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1 Select [SELECT AND CREATE] (!
mode) or [SELECT AND SAVE] (#
mode).
1) Select the desired file. To select other
files, repeat this process.
2) Select [SAVE].
3 Select [YES] or [NO]. (! mode only)
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or
by playlist.
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2 Select the desired menu.
4 Select [EXECUTE].
The files are copied on the disc. When
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[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.
When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS
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[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,
change the disc. Remaining files are
copied on the second disc.
! mode:
To cancel copying, select [STOP].
[CREATE BY DATE]:
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Files are sorted according to the date
on which they were recorded. Relevant
files are displayed in a list. Select the
recording date.
To quit the screen
1) Select [QUIT].
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].
[CREATE BY EVENT]:
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To switch between video and still image
playback after connecting to a burner,
press the ! / # button.
Files are sorted according to event.
Relevant files are displayed in a list.
Select the event.
To finalize the disc after copy is finished
1) Connect the camera to the BD/DVD
burner.
2) Turn on the camera.
3) Select [FINALIZE].
4) Select [EXECUTE].
5) When [COMPLETED] appears, select
[OK].
[CREATE BY PLAYLIST]:
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Select the desired playlist from the list
of playlists. The selected playlists are
displayed in a list.
1) Select the desired list.
2) Select the insertion point. To select
other lists, repeat this process.
3) Select [SAVE].
[SELECT FROM SCENES]:
Select files individually.
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1) Select the desired file. To select other
files, repeat this process.
2) Select [SAVE].
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Copying Files (Continued)
To check whether the disc was created
properly
Digest Playback
In step 1, select [PLAYBACK].
You can view a few seconds from the
beginning of each video (digest) in the created
DVD.
To play back the created disc using the
camera
1) Connect the camera to the BD/DVD
burner.
2) Turn on the camera first, then turn on the
BD/DVD burner.
Create a DVD using a BD/DVD burner.
1 Load the created DVD on the DVD
player.
3) Select [PLAYBACK].
As the DVD where videos are saved to
supports the AVCHD standard, it may be
played back on AVCHD compliant Blu-Ray
recorders, etc.
4) Select the desired folder. (# mode)
5) Select the desired file. To return to the
previous screen, select
.
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2 On the TV, select [DIGEST
PLAYBACK].*
You can view the previous or next page by
selecting £ / ¤.
* The screen does not appear on the
camera.
3 The digest is played back
continuously.
To normal playback / To the index menu
1) Press the top menu button on the remote
control of the DVD device during the
digest playback.
2) Select the desired item.
NOTE
“Digest Playback” menu is not available
when DVD is burned using the provided
MediaBrowser software.
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In some cases, parts of video other than the
beginning may be played back.
•
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.
•
•
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 64 for details.
You can copy video and still image files to a
USB external hard disk drive from the camera.
You can also play the files in the USB external
hard disk drive on the camera.
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 64 for details.
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Connection with a USB External Hard
Disk Drive
Preparation:
Turn on the camera first, then turn on the USB
external hard disk drive.
Backup All Files
USB Connector
Open the cover
Preparation:
Select ! or # mode.
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Connect the camera to the USB external
hard disk drive.
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DC Connector
1 Select the desired menu.
! mode: [ALL SCENES]
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# 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.
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
USB Cable
2 Select [OK].
USB-A (Male) –
Mini-B (Male)
USB External Hard
Disk Drive
The files are copied on the disc. When
[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.
To cancel copying, select [STOP].
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USB Connector
To delete each folder in the USB external
hard disk drive
In step 1, select [DELETE].
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Copying Files (Continued)
To play back the files in the USB external
hard disk drive
1) In step 1, select [PLAYBACK].
2) Select the desired folder.
When copying or playing back
Copying may take time. (For example, saving
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1 hour video in XP mode takes about 20
minutes.)
3) Select the desired file. To return to the
Avoid the following operations during copying
and playing back.
- Turning off the camera 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 camera.
Files deleted from the camera 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.
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previous screen, select
.
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To format the USB external hard disk
drive
In step 1, select [FORMAT].
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When connecting a USB external hard
disk drive to the camera
Do not connect a USB hub between the
camera and the USB external hard disk
drive.
•
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Disconnect the USB external hard disk drive
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•
when using other USB devices such as BD/
DVD burner or another USB external hard
disk drive.
Format the USB external hard disk drive
when connecting it to the camera for the first
time. (All data is deleted.)
When connecting a USB external hard
disk drive to a PC
Do not format the USB external hard disk
drive using the PC. If you did, format again
using the camera. (All the data in the USB
external hard disk drive will be erased.)
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•
Avoid the following operations using the PC.
- Deleting files or folders in the USB external
hard disk drive.
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- 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 on the camera.
When you use the PC to edit the data in the
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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 on the camera.
NOTE
Refer to the help of the provided Everio
MediaBrowser software when you use the PC
to operate the data in the USB external hard
disk drive directly copied from the camera.
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1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder
Preparation:
camera.
2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
Create a playlist.
Turn off all units.
•
input mode.
•
Check that the images from the camera are
input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder.
To connect using the AV connectors
(analog dubbing)
3 Play back playlists on the camera.
AV Connector
DC Connector
1) Touch MENU.
2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].
3) Select the desired playlist.
4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is
displayed for 5 seconds at the first and
the last scene.)
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.
To hide the date or icons on the screen
Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV].
(Z p. 73)
AC Adapter
AV Cable
Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor
VCR/DVD Recorder
Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications
on LCD monitor switch as shown below:
In recording mode:
All indications/Indications for selected
functions
In playback mode:
All indications/Only date and time/No
indications
AV Connector
(Input)
To AC Outlet
When other devices such as a DVD burner
are connected to the Everio dock, turn the
power of these devices off.
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PC OPERATION
Creating a Disc using a PC
You can copy the data from the camera 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.
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Everio MediaBrowser Player is a software
that plays AVCHD discs on the PC.
(DVD discs cannot be played.)
If your system does not meet the
requirements, it is recommended to copy
files using the BD/DVD burner. (Z p. 53)
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Macintosh users may use the software
included with their Macintosh (iMovie ’08/09,
iPhoto) to import files to their computer.
•
To see the Instruction Guide for Everio
MediaBrowser
1) Double-click the icon of Everio
MediaBrowser.
Preparation:
2) Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser Help].
Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box
appears.
Click
Click
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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.
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Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camera.
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USB Connector
Open the cover
4 Click [Start].
Backup starts.
USB Cable
To disconnect the camera 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
NOTE
It takes time to back up many videos.
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camera.
2 Select [BACK UP].
Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.
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Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued)
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 the file and drop 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].
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Copying Files to a disc
T
4 Drag the file, and drop 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
menu style and click [Next].
1 Select the user list and click [Create
Disc].
6 Click [Start].
2 Select the disc type and click [Next].
NOTE
When copying video recorded in UXP
3 Click [Select files individually] and
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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.
click [Next].
To add all the files onto discs, click [Select
all files displayed], then go to step 5.
Use Everio MediaBrowser Player to playback
the disc. Refer to the help of the provided
Everio MediaBrowser software to operate.
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For detail on operating Everio MediaBrowser,
•
click [Help] and refer to [MediaBrowser Help].
Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read
•
[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe® Reader® can
be loaded from Adobe’s web site:
For assistance in operating the provided
software, refer to the support information.
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(Z p. 64)
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Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued)
Folder Structure and Extensions
EVERIO_SD
X = number
[DCIM]
Contains the still image folders.
[XXXJVCSO]
Video files with defective management information
are saved.
[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 camera.
[JVC]
[AVCHD]
[BDMV]
[STREAM]
[XXXXX.MTS]
Video file in AVCHD format
[BACKUP]
[CLIPINF]
[PLAYLIST]
[INDEX.BDM]
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]
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))
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JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications
or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.
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Using with a Portable Media Player
Turning on the Export Mode
Changing the Export Setting
You can easily transfer videos recorded in
export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the
export setting turned on are transferred to PC.
For details on transferring, refer to the
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-
ROM.
You can set the recorded videos to the export
setting.
Preparation:
Select the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
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Preparation:
1 Press EXPORT.
Select the recording mode.
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Select ! mode.
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Press EXPORT twice.
2 Select the file and set [LIB.].
When the export mode is set on, the [LIB.]
indicator lights up on the LCD monitor.
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To check the content of the file, select
[CHECK].
3 Select [DONE].
To turn off the export mode
Press EXPORT twice.
To cancel the export setting
Select the file and select [LIB.] again.
To quit the screen
1) Select [DONE].
2) Select [YES].
To confirm the export setting
Press EXPORT on the index screen.
EN ꢄꢃ
Transferring the Files to PC
Preparation:
Install iTunes® on a PC.
1 Connect the camera to the PC with
the USB cable.
2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].
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.
ꢄꢄ EN
Uploading Files to Websites
Turning on the Upload Mode
Upload Trimming
You can upload the file to video sharing
You can select the necessary part of the
video and save it as a new video file ready for
uploading.
websites (YouTube™) quickly after recording.
Preparation:
Select the recording mode.
Select ! mode.
Preparation:
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Select the playback mode.
Select ! mode.
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Press UPLOAD twice.
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [UPLOAD SETTINGS].
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.
3 Select the desired file.
When the upload mode is set on, the C
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indicator lights up on the LCD monitor.
4 Select [SET] at the start point.
NOTE
The upload mode turns off each time recording
is finished.
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
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10 minutes.
To cancel the start point setting, select
[CANCEL].
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6 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].
Uploading Files
For details on uploading files, refer to the
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-
ROM.
1 Connect the camera to the PC with
To set the start/end point again, select
[REDEFINE AREA].
the USB cable.
2 Select [UPLOAD].
7 Select [YES].
When copying is finished, the copied file is
added to the index screen.
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
If you cannot upload the file toYouTube™
NOTE
You need your YouTube™ account to upload
Original file is kept untouched.
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files to YouTube™. Create your account.
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”,
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“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for
Latest Product Info] in the help of the
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings
E.g.) Set [OIS] to [ON] or [OFF].
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select the desired menu.
To return to the previous screen
Select
.
@
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
NOTE
3 Select the desired setting.
Depending on the operation mode, some
menu settings may be fixed and are
unavailable for selection. In this case, it will be
displayed in gray.
For details on each menu, see below.
Mode
! #
!
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
See page 33. (In the manual recording mode only)
MANUAL SETTING
REGISTER EVENT
See page 25.
[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC / FACE DETECTION
FACE DETECTION
The camera checks the number of faces in the monitor
and starts countdown when another face is detected.
z SELF-TIMER
Photo will be taken after the set
time elapses when SNAPSHOT
is pressed.
#
NOTE
You can confirm the countdown on the camera screen.
It is recommended to attach the camera to a tripod
and use this function to prevent the vibration after
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SNAPSHOT is pressed.
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.
[XP]: High quality
SP: Standard quality
EP: For recording for a long time
You can record in full high-definition (1920 x 1080i)
videos with any of the video qualities.
n VIDEO QUALITY
!
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.
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Video data recorded in UXP mode cannot be saved by a
DVD burner. Use a BD burner to save them.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Mode
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
4:3mode:[3456 x 2592] / 3072 x 2304
2592 x 1944 / 1600 x 1200 / 640 x 480
16:9mode:3456 x 1944 / 3072 x 1728
2592 x 1456 / 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720
y IMAGE SIZE
Selects the image size for still
images.
#
n IMAGE QUALITY
[FINE] / STANDARD
#
Sets the image quality.
5X/OPTICAL / [8X/DYNAMIC]*
32X/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 [5X/OPTICAL]. Digital zoom
is used from more than [8X/DYNAMIC] up to the selected
zoom ratio.
OFF : Deactivates the function.
[ON] : Activates the function.
NOTE
Complete stabilization may not be possible if hand shake
is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions.
Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on
a tripod.
q OIS
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! #
Compensates for hand shake.
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The setting is the same for both video and still image
recording.
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OFF : Deactivates the function.
GAIN UP
[
AGC : Electrically brightens the scene in dark place.
[AUTO]*: Automatically brightens the scene when it is
dark. (Becomes brighter than [AGC] recorded in
some condition.)
Makes the subject appear
bright automatically when you
record in dark places. However,
the overall color tones appear
grayish.
!
!
Corrects the brightness automatically when used
with a slow shutter speed of 1/30 second.
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
!
#
2 GAIN
[AUTO] / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO800 /
ISO1600 / ISO3200
Sets the ISO setting to increase
the sensitivity in dark conditions.
4 GRID
[OFF] : Deactivates the function.
ON : Activates the function.
Displays grid lines on the
monitor to help compose the
subject accurately.
! #
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Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
[ENGLISH]
See page 19.
9 LANGUAGE
Sets the display language.
: CLOCK ADJUST
See page 18.
Sets the time.
DATE STYLE:
year.month.day / [month.day.year] / 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 CAMERA
When this function is used, the
outline of the focused object is
displayed in the selected color.
RED / GREEN / [BLUE]
Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.
Y BASIC SETTINGS
! mode
HIGH SPEED :When the dial is set to (M - !), up to 11 still
images may be taken continuously in intervals of approx.
0.2 seconds.
MEDIUM SPEED :When the dial is set to (M - !), up to 11 still
images may be taken continuously in intervals of approx.
1.1 seconds.
[LOW SPEED] : Continuous shooting may be performed
until the SD card is full.The initial shooting speed is 1
images/second. However, the speed will drop if continuous
shooting is used repeatedly.
# mode
@ CONT. SHOOTING SPEED
Sets the speed of recording intervals.
HIGH SPEED :When the dial is set to (# - M), up to 6 still
images may be taken continuously in intervals of approx.
0.4 seconds.
MEDIUM SPEED :When the dial is set to (# - M), up to 6 still
images may be taken continuously in intervals of approx.
0.9 seconds.
[LOW SPEED] : Continuous shooting may be performed
until the SD card is full.The initial shooting speed is 2
images/second. However, the speed will drop if continuous
shooting is used repeatedly.
NOTE
When continuous shooting is used during video recording, the
speed changes to [LOW SPEED] temporarily.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
OFF : Deactivates the function.
[ON] : Activates the function.
[ DEMO MODE
Introduces special features of the
camera 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.
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If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will not take
place even if this mode is set to [ON].
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OFF : Disables the function.
[ON] : Activates the function.
( AUTO POWER OFF
If the camera is not operated for
5 minutes while the power is on,
it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power.
To turn the camera 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 3 minutes,
the camera starts quickly. The power consumption used
for the 3 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 camera to start up
quickly when you turn off the camera
and then on again within 3 minutes
by closing and opening the LCD
monitor.
] 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 camera).
[ON] : Finalizes created DVDs so that they can be played back
on DVD burner.
AUTO FINALIZE
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NOTE
Sets the DVD to a readable state.
When you play back a DVD created when [OFF] is set on
DVD burner, select [FINALIZE] on the DVD creation screen.
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When you create two or more DVDs at the same time, other
than the last DVD is finalized automatically even if the setting
is [OFF].
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[FILE] : Initializes all files in the SD card.
FILE + MANAGEMENT NO:
, FORMAT SD CARD
You have to format newly purchased
SD cards with this camera 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.
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Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
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 camera settings to
their default values.
YES : Performs this function.
[NO] : Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.
Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.
CONNECTION SETTINGS
% DISPLAY ON TV
[OFF] : Does not display on TV.
ON : Displays on TV.
Displays camera’s on-screen display
on a TV screen.
R VIDEO OUTPUT
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]
S COMPONENT OUTPUT
Sets the definition of the video
output from the COMPONENT
connector.
[480i] : Outputs at 480i.
1080i : Outputs at 1080i.
[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]
correctly.
NOTE
T HDMI OUTPUT
Sets the definition of the video output
from the HDMI mini connector.
When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set [HDMI
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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.
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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 camera heats up when it is used for a
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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.
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LCD monitor momentarily become red or
black when sunlight is recorded.
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Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots
appear on the LCD monitor.
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(The LCD monitor contains 99.99 % effective
pixels, but 0.01 % of fewer pixels may be
ineffective.)
Trouble
Action
Check that the SD card is facing the right direction.
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Cannot insert the SD
card.
Connect the AC adapter correctly.
Recharge the battery pack.
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No power is supplied.
When you turn on/off the power, the lens cover opens/closes
automatically and this causes a sound. This is not a malfunction.
There is a sound when
turning on/off the power.
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
camera also turns off. If you are not using HDMI-CEC, set [HDMI
CONTROL] to [OFF].
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The power was turned
off accidentally.
Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it
again.
If the camera 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.
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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.
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Trouble
Action
SD card is full. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD card.
Recording cannot be
performed.
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Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated
by bright light. This is not a malfunction.
Vertical lines appear on
recorded images.
Turn off the camera, wait for a while, and start recording again.
Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous
recording.
The recording media is full.
Unable to write to the media due to some factors.
Unable to keep up with the speed of writing to the media.
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Recording stops by
itself.
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Use backlight compensation.
Set [GAIN UP] to [AGC] or [AUTO]. (! mode only)
Set [GAIN] or use a flash. (# mode only)
Use [TWILIGHT], [NIGHT & PORTRAIT] and [SLEEPING FACE]
in scene mode menu.
The recorded subject is
too dark.
Set the brightness to the [+] side.
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Set the backlight compensation to [OFF] if it is being used.
Set the brightness to the [–] side.
The recorded subject is
too bright.
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Change [ZOOM] to [32X/DIGITAL] or [200X/DIGITAL].
Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.
Digital zoom does not
work.
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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.
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The focus is not
adjusted automatically.
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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 camera so that the white paper fills the screen. Keep
touching OK until the B indicator appears.
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The color looks strange.
(Too bluish, too reddish,
etc.)
This cannot be used if [SEPIA] or [MONOTONE] are selected as
effects.
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White balance setting
cannot be activated.
Do not use [TWILIGHT], [NIGHT & PORTRAIT], [FIREWORKS],
and [SUNSET] in scene mode menu.
The continuous shooting speed will drop after continuous shots.
Continuous shooting speed may drop depending on the SD card
or under certain recording conditions.
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The continuous shooting
speed is slow.
Change the direction of the camera to prevent the light source
from coming into view. (A band or a ball of bright light may appear
when there is a bright light source near the camera, but this is not
a malfunction.)
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A band or a ball 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
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moving or with extreme
changing in brightness.
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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.
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Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE] then search the video on the
index screen.
(Video files that have damaged management information can be
played back.)
Cannot find a recorded
video.
Cancel group display and date search functions.
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The following functions cannot be used for a backup BD/DVD.
When playing back video
Some functions cannot
be used when playing
back a backup BD/DVD
through a BD/DVD
burner connected to the
camera.
- Search index by date
- Playback effects
When playing back still image
- 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.
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The color of images
looks strange.
Set [EFFECT] to [OFF].
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Replace the SD card. (When the SD card terminal is damaged,
difficulty in reading the data occurs.)
Format the SD card.
The same image is
displayed for a long time
during video playback,
or motion is choppy.
•
The higher the speed, the grainier the image becomes. Also,
sound cannot be recorded in high speed recording.
The image taken in
high speed recording is
grainy and there is no
sound.
•
If there are many files (such as video) in the SD card, it takes
time for the camera to respond. It is recommended that you copy
all files from the SD card onto your computer, and erase the files
from the SD card.
The camera operates
slowly when switching
between video mode
and still image mode,
or when switching the
power on or off.
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Push the SD card in a few more times.
The SD card cannot
be removed from the
camera.
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.
When OIS is turned on, shaking may be observed at the lens. This
is not a malfunction.
Something appears to
be shaking at the lens.
•
Replace the battery.
Set [REMOTE] to [ON].
The remote control may not operate outdoors or in places
exposed to strong light.
•
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•
The remote control does
not work.
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Trouble
Action
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 camera again.
When connecting to
the HDMI cable, the
image or sound does
not appear on the TV
properly.
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•
TVs may operate differently depending on the specifications,
even if they are HDMI-CEC compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC
functions of the camera 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
camera.
It may occur when you connect the camera 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.
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•
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®
To reset the camera when it does not operate normally
! Open the LCD monitor and turn off the camera using the POWER/DISP button before
detaching the battery pack.
# And remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.
$ Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. (Z p. 73)
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Warning Indications
Indication
Action
Set the clock. After that, charge the internal battery for more
than 24 hours by connecting to the AC adapter. If the message
still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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SET DATE/TIME!
Be sure to use JVC battery packs. (Files recorded with other
devices that support AVCHD cannot be played back on this
camera.)
COMMUNICATING ERROR
Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that
support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camera.)
CANNOT USE IN
VIDEO MODE
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•
Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.
NOT FORMATTED
Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.
Turn off the camera, and turn it on again.
FORMAT ERROR!
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DATA DELETION ERROR
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 camera, and turn it on again.
•
•
MEMORY CARD ERROR!
•
•
•
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.
•
RECORDING FAILURE
PLAYBACK FAILED
INSUFFICIENT SPACE
•
•
Delete files. Move files to a PC or other device.
Replace the SD card with a new one.
•
•
When you attempt to perform editing on the inserted SD
card that has been used for recording on cameras from other
manufacturers.
THIS CARD CANNOT BE
USED FOR RECORDING OR
EDITING ON THIS CAMERA
•
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Indication
Action
Select [OK] to restore.
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE
IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY
IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/
PLAYBACK, RECOVER?
•
•
Use files recorded with the camera. (Files recorded with other
device may not be played back.)
UNSUPPORTED FILE!
Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU.
Replace the backup destination with another disc.
THIS FILE IS PROTECTED
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•
NUMBER OF FOLDERS
OVERFLOW
Move the files or folder to a PC or other device, and then format
the SD card.
Select [FILE + MANAGEMENT NO] in [FORMAT SD CARD].
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UPPER LIMIT OF
RECORDABLE NUMBER OF
FOLDERS/ FILES 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.
•
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PLAYLIST QUANTITY
EXCEEDS LIMIT
Delete the playlist, and then create a new one.
NO REGISTERED SCENES IN
PLAYLIST SOME OF SCENES
MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK
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
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Warning Indications (Continued)
Indication
Action
DVD-R DISC HAS BEEN
Replace the disc of the BD/DVD burner with another disc.
•
ALREADY USED
FINALIZATION FAILED
NO FILES
Replace the disc of the BD/DVD burner with another disc.
•
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Press ! / # to select the desired mode (! or #).
Cleaning
Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
To clean the camera
Wipe the camera gently with a soft cloth. If the camera 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.
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Specifications
General
Power supply
AC Adapter
Power requirement
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 3.7 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
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Remote Control
Power supply
Rated Current Consumption: 1 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)
37 mm x 66 mm x 124 mm
(1-1/2" x 2-5/8" x 4-15/16")
Weight
Approx. 246 g (0.6 lbs)
Approx. 298 g (0.7 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 5 m (16.4 ft)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm
(1-11/16" x 5/8" x 3-5/8")
Weight
35 % to 80 %
Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs)
(incl. battery)
Camera/LCD monitor
Pickup
10,290,000 pixels (gross)
1/2.33" progressive CMOS
Lens
Still image
Format
JPEG
Image size
4:3mode:
F 3.4 to 5.6, f = 6.7 mm to 33.5 mm, 5:1 power
zoom lens
3456 x 2592 / 3072 x 2304 /
2592 x 1944 / 1600 x 1200 /
640 x 480
LCD monitor
2.8" diagonally measured,
LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Flash
Within 2 m (6.6 ft)
(recommended shooting distance)
16:9mode: 3456 x 1944 / 3072 x 1728 /
2592 x 1456 / 1920 x 1080 /
1280 x 720
Image quality
FINE / STANDARD
Connectors
Video
AV output
Signal format
1080/60i
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k
W
W
Recording/Playback format
Video:
Audio:
HDMI
HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.Color™)
Component output
Y, Pb, Pr component output
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dolby Digital (2ch)
Resolution
1920x1080
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Pb/Pr: 700 mV (p-p), 75
USB
Mini USB type A and type B,
USB 2.0 compliant
W
W
Recording mode (video)
UXP:
XP:
SP:
VBR, 24 Mbps
VBR, 17 Mbps
VBR, 12 Mbps
VBR, 5 Mbps
EP:
Recording mode (audio)
48 kHz, 256 kbps
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
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Specifications (Continued)
h: hour/m: minute
Approximate recordable time (for video)
Recording medium
SD Card
4 GB
20 m
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
2 h 40 m
4 h 00 m
5 h 52 m
14 h 40 m
Quality
UXP
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
44 m
1 h 50 m
h: hour/m: minute
Required charging/recording time (approx.)
Battery pack
Charging time
1 h 50 m
Recording time
1 h 15 m*
BN-VF908U (Provided) /
BN-VF808U
* When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
* The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for 3 times the expected recording time.)
* When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pack is
fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
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Approximate number of images (for still image)
Recording medium
SD Card
4 GB
1270
2030
1620
2550
2260
3530
4140
6310
9230
9999
960
512 MB
160
1 GB
320
2 GB
640
8 GB
2570
4090
3260
5140
4560
7100
8330
9999
9999
9999
1930
3050
2440
3890
3450
5490
8950
9999
9999
9999
16 GB 32 GB
Image size/Quality
3456 x 1944 / FINE
5180
8260
6590
9999
9200
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
3900
6170
4920
7860
6960
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
7810
9999
9860
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
3456 x 1944 / STANDARD
3072 x 1728 / FINE
250
500
1030
820
200
400
3072 x 1728 / STANDARD
2592 x 1456 / FINE
320
640
1290
1150
1790
2100
3210
4690
6780
480
280
570
2592 x 1456 / STANDARD
1920 x 1080 / FINE
440
890
510
1030
1620
2400
3530
240
1920 x 1080 / STANDARD
1280 x 720 / FINE
810
1190
1760
120
1280 x 720 / STANDARD
3456 x 2592 / FINE
3456 x 2592 / STANDARD
3072 x 2304 / FINE
190
380
770
1510
1210
1930
1710
2720
4440
7060
9999
9999
150
300
610
3072 x 2304 / STANDARD
2592 x 1944 / FINE
240
480
980
210
420
870
2592 x 1944 / STANDARD
1600 x 1200 / FINE
340
680
1380
2260
3590
9999
9999
550
1110
1760
6670
9999
1600 x 1200 / STANDARD
640 x 480 / FINE
880
3330
5990
640 x 480 / STANDARD
The recordable time and the number of still images are approximate and may differ depending on
the recording environment, the condition of the SD card, or the remaining battery power.
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Cautions
ATTENTION:
AC Adapter
The product you have purchased is
powered by a rechargeable battery
that is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this
battery.
When using the AC adapter in areas other than
the USA
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to
an AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
Recording Medium (SD Card)
Be sure to follow the guidelines below
to prevent corruption or damage to your
recorded data.
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For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
Plug Adapter
Do not bend or drop the recording medium,
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or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or
vibrations.
Do not splash the recording medium with
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water.
Do not use, replace, or store the recording
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medium in locations that are exposed to
strong static electricity or electrical noise.
Battery Pack
Do not turn off the camera power or remove
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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
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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
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locations with high temperature or high
humidity.
To avoid hazards
... do not burn.
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Do not touch the metal parts.
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... 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
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... place the camera with LCD monitor on the
bottom.
To prolong service life
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
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To prevent damage and prolong service life
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Main Unit
... 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.
For safety, DO NOT
... open the camera’s chassis.
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... disassemble or modify the unit.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the
camera 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.
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.
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... insert any objects in the camera.
To prevent the unit from dropping,
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Avoid using the unit
Fasten the grip belt securely.
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... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
When using the camera with a tripod, attach
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the camera to the tripod securely.
If the camera drops, you may be injured and
the camera may be damaged.
... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
... near a television set.
When a child uses the unit, there must be
parental guidance.
... 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GZ-X900U
Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317-5000
... in places where air pressure is low (more than
3000 m (9843 ft) above the sea level).
DO NOT leave the unit
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.
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... 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.
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.
To protect the unit, DO NOT
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... 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 camera case excessively when
the camera is inside it.
... place the camera 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.
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•
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Terms
A
L
Language Setting ..............................................19
Aperture Priority ................................................34
Auto Finalize ......................................................72
M
Macro ................................................................35
Manual Recording .............................................33
Monitor Backlight ...............................................71
Monitor Bright ....................................................71
MTS Files ..........................................................32
B
C
Backlight Compensation ....................................35
BD/DVD Backup ................................................54
BD/DVD Burner .................................................54
Bracketing .........................................................26
Component Output ............................................73
Continuous Shooting Speed ..............................71
Copying Files .....................................................53
N
O
Number of Images .............................................83
OIS ....................................................................70
On-screen Recording Control ............................22
On-screen Zoom Control ...................................24
Opening Image ..................................................30
Operation Sound ...............................................72
PictBridge ..........................................................52
Playlists .............................................................49
P
D
Date Display Style .............................................71
Demo Mode .......................................................72
Direct Printing ....................................................52
Dividing Files .....................................................46
DPOF ................................................................51
Dubbing Playback ..............................................59
Q
R
Recording Medium ............................................84
Register Event ...................................................25
Remaining Battery Power ..................................24
Remaining Recording Time ...............................24
Scene Select .....................................................37
Self-Timer ..........................................................69
Updating Software .............................................73
E
F
Effect .................................................................35
Event Registration .............................................45
Export to Library Mode ......................................65
Factory Preset ...................................................73
File Information ..................................................44
Date Index Screen
S
T
Event Screen
Group Index Screen
Flash .................................................................24
Focus .................................................................34
Focus Assist ......................................................34
Format SD Card ................................................72
U
V
Video Quality .....................................................69
Viewing Files on TV ...........................................38
White Balance (WB) ..........................................35
Wipe or Fader Effects ........................................30
G
Gain ...................................................................70
Gain Up .............................................................70
Grid ...................................................................70
W
X
Y
Z
x.v.Color ............................................................70
H
I
High Speed Videos ............................................36
Histogram ..........................................................44
Image Quality ....................................................70
Image Rotation ..................................................29
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