JVC Camera Accessories GZ E10 User Manual

HD MEMORY CAMERA  
Detailed User Guide  
GZ-E10/  
GZ-HM40  
LYT2432-002A  
Beginner’s Guide  
o [Getting Ready]  
Charging  
A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.  
B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head.  
C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle  
accordingly.  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed  
User Guide.  
Recording  
Caution :  
0
0
0
Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed  
stable images.  
User Guide.  
Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to  
camera shake.  
Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.  
Playback  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed  
User Guide.  
Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level  
Shooting Tips  
Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder  
~ Recording Stable Images ~  
.
Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children.  
By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute  
expressions clearly.  
o [Getting Ready]  
.
A Kneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the  
This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.  
Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.  
ground.  
B Place the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, on  
o [Getting Ready]  
your right knee.  
A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.  
B Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, close  
to your side.  
C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle  
accordingly.  
C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle  
accordingly.  
Panning  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed  
User Guide.  
Extending Your Hands to Shoot  
~ High-Angle Shooting ~  
Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.  
o [Getting Ready]  
A Shoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping  
the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.  
B Stand facing the direction where the rotation will stop.  
C Twist your upper body to the direction where recording will start.  
D Press the start button and record for 2 seconds, then slowly twist back  
your body to face the front.  
Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front, then press the  
stop button.  
(The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds, giving the  
feeling of a slow motion.)  
.
Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of  
people.  
4
         
Useful Shooting Techniques  
Finding the Presents  
Holiday Season/Christmas  
Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!  
.
For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next  
morning.  
Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their pillow is a  
recording opportunity not to be missed. Get ready to shoot before the  
children wake up!  
Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner  
The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of  
Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times!  
o Decorating the tree  
A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas.  
Simply the scene of all family members engaging in the decorating of a fir  
tree with various colorful ornaments is full of the feeling of happiness.  
o Preparing the Dinner  
.
Record the scenes as everyone helps to prepare the feast of the night.  
You can film the mother who is cooking, the children who are helping, and  
of course, the process of making a cake!  
Recording the Christmas Party  
After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.  
Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of  
the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is  
slightly drunk from champagne!  
5
 
Useful Shooting Techniques  
Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests  
Wedding  
o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level  
Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!  
.
.
Discussing and Planning Before the Event  
You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please  
say a few words for the bride and groom".  
Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the  
bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony  
and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes.  
By understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able  
to shoot more appropriately.  
This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are  
changing, or during the entertainment programs.  
Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech  
o Finding out the route of entrance  
o Touching highlight scene  
.
The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom’s thank you  
speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of appreciation from  
the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not be  
missed.  
Start by closing up on the bride’s face using zoom. As the tears start to form  
in the bride’s eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly zoom  
out to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the speech.  
The highlight of a wedding reception is the entrance of the bride and groom.  
Find out which door they will enter from and the route they will take from the  
person-in-charge of the wedding hall in advance. Set up the tripod at a place  
where you can follow the couple using zoom without having to move around.  
Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders  
If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video  
with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who  
has a camcorder at home.  
Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots  
of the bride and groom. In this way, the other camcorder can be moved  
around to record other scenes, enabling an interesting video with changing  
scenes to be created through editing and compilation.  
As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even if you are really  
unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to the video at  
various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!  
o Number of times and timing of clothes-changing  
Find out the timing of any changing of clothes so as to capture the scene well  
when the bride and groom enter again.  
You can also make use the time while the bride and groom are changing to  
record comments of well wishes from the guests.  
Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom  
o Composing the picture with the groom in front and the  
o <Camcorder 1>  
guests at the back  
Closing up on the bride and groom all the time  
.
The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom. Record  
their expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment programs,  
and other scenes.  
Another recommendation is to capture the face shots of the guests, then pan  
towards the groom. Picture composition containing the crowd of guests only  
lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shooting angle and size.  
o <Camcorder 2>  
6
 
Useful Shooting Techniques  
Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the  
same time  
Travel  
Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!  
.
.
Bringing the Necessary Equipment  
The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose  
and the destination.  
For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in  
accordance to the local conditions.  
Here are some suggestions for your consideration.  
o Camcorder  
Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day.  
Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long overseas  
trips.  
If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards,  
including some for backup.  
o Battery Pack  
Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording time  
in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, prepare a  
battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time).  
For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long trip,  
do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.  
o AC Adapter  
The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 110 V to 240 V, and hence can  
be used anywhere in the world.  
Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery  
pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next  
day.  
o Power Plug Adapter  
.
The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to check  
the shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate power  
plug adapter.  
o Battery Charger  
.
7
 
Useful Shooting Techniques  
Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the  
camcorder for battery charging.  
You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you  
plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge  
multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcorder  
at the same time.  
o Tripod  
.
.
A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate  
tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a  
compact one to be used on a table or one that is at least 1 m tall.  
.
Recording the Excitement Before Departure  
It may be a little abrupt to start your travel video at the destination suddenly.  
Record also the preparations prior to departure if it is a family trip, or the time  
when everyone is gathered at the meeting place if you are traveling with your  
friends.  
For overseas trips, taking a shot of the signs and displays at the airport of  
the flight you are taking may be useful for future reference.  
Showing Everyone Having a Good Time  
When taking a video, it is rather dull to shoot only the scenery or historical  
sites.  
Talk about your feelings while recording the breath-taking scenery of an  
attraction so that it will be an interesting scene to view later.  
.
.
Using Pan at the Places of Interest  
Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you  
would certainly want to record.  
To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single  
frame, try the panning technique.  
Refer to “Shooting Tips” found in the “Beginner’s Guide” on this website on  
how to use panning effectively.  
In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the signs or monuments that  
can often be found at the tourist spots.  
8
Useful Shooting Techniques  
o <Without backlight compensation>  
Amusement Park  
Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!  
.
o <With backlight compensation>  
Taking Videos of Moving Subjects  
.
Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos.  
This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions  
or voices of surprise and delight.  
*Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any recording.  
Be sure to check beforehand.  
0
[Examples] Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc.  
Inducing Responses by Calling Out  
.
Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view  
them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the  
camcorder to a waste.  
When recording, induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your  
hands or shouting out "Is it fun?" and the like.  
Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation  
It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's face  
is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly.  
Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT COMP.”  
if the faces appear too dark. Even the expressions of faces under shadows  
can be captured brightly and clearly.  
9
 
Getting Started  
Key Features  
Key features of your camcorder  
1
2
3
4
5
Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording  
i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes  
Digital Image Stabilizer  
40x Optical Zoom  
Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the  
detecting area  
6
7
Time-lapse Recording: Watch long hours of recording in a few seconds  
HDMI, USB, and AV Out connectors  
10  
   
Getting Started  
Verifying the Accessories  
If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.  
Illustration  
Description  
AC Adapter  
AC-V11U  
0
Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack.  
It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.  
.
Battery Pack  
BN-VG107U  
0
Attaches to this unit to supply power.  
.
AV Cable  
0
Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.  
.
USB Cable  
(Type A - Mini Type B)  
0
Connects this unit to a computer.  
Basic User Guide  
0
Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.  
.
Memo :  
0
SD cards are sold separately.  
0
When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.  
11  
 
Getting Started  
Memo :  
Charging the Battery Pack  
0
You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours  
indoors.  
Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining  
battery power is low.  
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.  
(Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)  
1
Attach the battery pack.  
.
0
Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until  
the battery clicks into place.  
2
Connect the AC adapter to the DC connector.  
.
3
Plug in the power.  
AC Adapter  
To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
.
0
The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.  
It goes out when charging is finished.  
Caution :  
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.  
0
If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and  
performance cannot be guaranteed.  
0
Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack)  
The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery  
packischargedoutsidetheroomtemperaturerangeof1Cto3C(50°F  
to 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start.  
The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some  
usage conditions such as at low temperature.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.  
0
If you use any other AC adapters besides the supplied AC adapter,  
malfunctions may occur.  
0
You can record or play back videos while the AC adapter is connected.  
(Battery charging cannot be performed during recording or playback.)  
Remove the battery when the unit is to be used for a long time.  
Performance of the battery may drop if it is left attached to the unit.  
Rechargeable Batteries  
0
When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C (50°F) or  
below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function  
properly. When using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the  
battery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.  
(Keep away from direct contact with a warm pack.)  
0
0
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire.  
After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to 25°C  
(59°F to 77°F).  
0
Keep a 30 % battery level (X) if the battery pack is not to be used for a  
long period of time. In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the  
battery pack every 6 months, then continue to store it at a 30 % battery  
level (X).  
12  
   
Getting Started  
Detaching the Battery Pack  
Grip Adjustment  
.
A Open the lever on the strap lock  
B Adjust the length of the belt  
C Close the lever  
.
0
Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.  
Caution :  
Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter)  
0
Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.  
If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.  
Battery Pack  
BN-VG107U  
BN-VG114U  
BN-VG121U  
BN-VG138U  
Charging Time  
1 h 50 m  
2 h 30 m  
3 h 30 m  
6 h 10 m  
Using as a Hand Strap  
Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.  
0
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.)  
* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery  
pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F  
to 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable  
and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such  
as at low temperature.  
.
13  
     
Getting Started  
Removing the Card  
Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight.  
Inserting an SD Card  
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.  
1
Close the LCD monitor.  
.
.
2
Open the cover.  
Types of Usable SD Card  
The following SD cards can be used on this unit.  
Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers.  
0
0
0
Panasonic  
TOSHIBA  
SanDisk  
SD Card  
.
3
Insert an SD card.  
Label  
0
Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (2 GB).  
.
0
Insert with the label facing outward.  
SDHC Card  
Warning  
0
Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.  
It may cause damage to the unit and SD card.  
0
0
Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing an SD card.  
Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the SD card.  
Memo :  
0
To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to  
format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media  
settings.  
.
0
Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB).  
SDXC Card  
.
0
Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 64 GB).  
Memo :  
0
Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified  
above may result in recording failure or data loss.  
14  
       
Getting Started  
0
This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards, even when using  
the ones specified above. Some SD cards may not work due to  
specification changes, etc.  
To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or  
higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended.  
Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4  
MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.  
Turning On the Unit  
You can turn the power of this unit on/off by opening or closing the LCD  
0
0
monitor.  
1
Open the LCD monitor.  
0
0
0
You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card.  
To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.  
UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard  
SDHC/SDXC cards.  
UHS Speed Class is not supported.  
.
0
0
The unit turns on.  
When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.  
When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card  
Confirm and update the OS of your computer.  
Windows XP /  
Windows XP SP1  
Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.  
Windows XP SP2 / Necessary to download the update software.  
Windows XP SP3  
(KB955704)  
Windows Vista  
Mac OS  
Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.  
Not compatible.  
Windows XP /  
Windows XP  
SP1  
Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.  
Windows XP  
SP2 / Windows  
XP SP3  
Necessary to download the update software.  
(KB955704)  
Windows Vista  
Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.  
Windows Vista  
SP1 / Windows  
Vista SP2  
Necessary to download the upgrade software.  
(KB975823)  
0
32 bit version  
0
64 bit version  
Windows 7  
Necessary to download the upgrade software.  
(KB976422)  
0
32 bit version  
0
64 bit version  
Mac OS X 10.4  
Tiger / Mac OS X  
10.5 Leopard  
Not compatible.  
Mac OS X 10.6  
Snow Leopard  
Necessary to upgrade to 10.6.5.  
15  
 
Getting Started  
0
When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for recording.  
Clock Setting  
The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the  
first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when  
the clock is not set yet.  
0
“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not  
been used for a prolonged period.  
Connect the AC adapter for more than 24 hours to charge the internal clock  
battery of this unit before setting the clock.  
Set the clock before recording.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
Open the LCD monitor.  
.
0
0
The unit turns on.  
When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.  
2
Select “YES” and press OK when “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
YES  
NO  
.
3
Set the date and time.  
CLOCK SETTING  
DATE  
TIME  
JAN  
1
2011  
10  
00  
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to  
confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item.  
0
0
Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
4
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press  
OK.  
CLOCK/AREA SETTING  
GMT  
.
0
0
The city name and time difference are displayed.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Memo :  
0
The clock can be reset again later.  
16  
   
Getting Started  
CLOCK/AREA SETTING  
GMT  
Resetting the Clock  
Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
0
0
The city name and time difference are displayed.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
.
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
3
Select “CLOCK SETTING” and press OK.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
CLOCK SETTING  
.
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
4
Set the date and time.  
CLOCK SETTING  
DATE  
1
TIME  
JAN  
2011  
10  
00  
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to  
confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item.  
0
0
Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
5
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press  
OK.  
17  
   
Getting Started  
Changing the Display Language  
Holding this Unit  
The language on the display can be changed.  
When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent  
camera shake.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
.
Caution :  
.
0
0
Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.  
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by  
children.  
Memo :  
3
Select “LANGUAGE” and press OK.  
0
If camera shake is excessive, use the image stabilizer.  
LANGUAGE  
Tripod Mounting  
This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for  
preventing camera shake and recording from the same position.  
.
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
4
Select the desired language and press OK.  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
.
0
To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes  
and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn the  
screws until they are fastened firmly.  
.
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Caution :  
0
To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit falls off, read  
the instruction manual of the tripod (or monopod) to be used and make  
sure that it is securely attached.  
Memo :  
0
It is recommended to use a tripod or monopod when recording in  
conditions prone to camera shake (such as in dark places or when zoomed  
to the telephoto end).  
0
Set the image stabilizer to b (OFF) when using a tripod for recording.  
18  
         
Getting Started  
Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling  
Using this Unit Overseas  
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel  
The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.  
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the  
shape of the outlet.  
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.  
Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel  
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.  
When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is  
set 1 hour ahead.  
Charging the Battery Pack Overseas  
The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.  
.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the  
shape ofAthe outlet.  
B
BF  
C
O
1
2
Press MENU.  
Europe  
Oceania  
Middle East  
North America  
United States  
Canada  
Iceland  
Ireland  
Australia  
Israel  
Iran  
.
Guam  
Tahiti  
Tonga  
United Kingdom  
Italy  
Mexico  
Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.  
Kuwait  
Jordan  
Asia  
India  
Indonesia  
Singapore  
Sri Lanka  
Thailand  
South Korea  
China  
Nepal  
Pakistan  
Bangladesh  
Philippines  
Vietnam  
New Zealand  
Fiji  
Austria  
Africa  
Netherlands  
Canary Islands  
Algeria  
Egypt  
Latin  
Greece  
Guinea  
Argentina  
Colombia  
Jamaica  
Chile  
Switzerland  
Sweden  
Spain  
Denmark  
Germany  
Norway  
Hungary  
Finland  
Kenya  
Zambia  
Tanzania  
Republic of South  
Haiti  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Africa  
Panama  
Bahamas  
Puerto Rico  
Brazil  
Venezuela  
Peru  
Mozambique  
Morocco  
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
France  
Belgium  
Poland  
Portugal  
Hong Kong Special  
Administrative Region  
3
Select “AREA SETTING” and press OK.  
Macau Special  
Administrative Region  
Romania  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Malaysia  
.
AREA SETTING  
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
4
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the area you are traveling to and press  
OK.  
AREA SETTING  
GMT  
0
0
The city name and time difference are displayed.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Memo :  
0
SettingAREASETTINGchangestheclocktimesuchthattimedifference  
is accounted for.  
After returning to your country, re-select the region that was set initially to  
restore the original clock settings.  
19  
       
Getting Started  
Setting Daylight Saving Time  
When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is  
set 1 hour ahead.  
Optional Accessories  
You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack.  
Memo :  
Product Name  
Description  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Battery Pack  
0
Provides a longer recording time than the battery  
pack that comes with this unit. It can also be used  
as a spare battery pack.  
0
0
0
BN-VG114U  
BN-VG121U  
BN-VG138U  
Battery Charger  
0
Enables the battery pack to be charged without  
using this unit.  
0
AA-VG1U  
.
HDMI Mini Cable  
0
0
For viewing in high picture quality.  
Transmits video, audio, and control signals  
between devices.  
1
2
Press MENU.  
0
0
0
0
VX-HD310  
VX-HD315  
VX-HD320  
VX-HD330  
.
Memo :  
0
For more information, refer to the catalog.  
Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.  
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)  
Battery Pack  
Actual Recording  
Time  
Continuous  
Recording Time  
BN-VG107U  
BN-VG114U  
BN-VG121U  
40 m  
1 h 5 m  
CLOCK ADJUST  
1 h 15 m  
1 h 55 m  
2 h 10 m  
3 h 15 m  
.
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
0
The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3”  
(standard).  
3
Select “DST SETTING” and press OK.  
0
The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording  
CLOCK ADJUST  
is stopped repeatedly.  
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the  
expected recording time.)  
0
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.)  
DST SETTING  
.
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
4
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to set daylight saving time and press OK.  
DST SETTING  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)  
ON  
.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Memo :  
0
What is daylight saving time?  
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a  
fixed period in summer.  
It is used mainly in the Western countries.  
0
Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the trip.  
20  
       
Recording  
Indications During Video Recording  
Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode  
Recording Media  
Battery Indicator  
Recording Mode  
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent  
Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically  
to suit the shooting conditions.  
Image Stabilizer  
Video Quality  
Intelligent Auto Mode  
Manual Mode  
Scene of Intelligent Auto  
0
In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed  
on the screen.  
Record-Standby  
Recording in Progress  
0
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial  
recording.  
Scene Counter  
0:00:00 [05:56]  
Remaining Recording Time  
.
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or  
DOWN/>.  
Display Icon  
Description  
Recording Mode  
Press the i.AUTO button to switch the recording mode  
between P (Intelligent Auto) and H (Manual).  
Video Quality  
Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting  
selected in the recording menu.  
Remaining  
Recording Time  
Displays the remaining time for video recording.  
.
1
2
Open the lens cover.  
b
Appears when video recording is in progress.  
Recording in  
Progress  
a
Appears when video recording is paused.  
Record-Standby  
Scene Counter  
(Recorded Time)  
Displays the elapsed time of the video that is currently  
being recorded.  
.
Recording Media  
Battery Indicator  
Displays the icon of the recording media.  
Open the LCD monitor.  
Displays the approximate remaining battery power.  
Details of the battery power can be displayed by  
pressing the OK/INFO button.  
Image Stabilizer  
Displays the image stabilizer setting.  
.
0
The unit turns on and the video mode icon appears.  
3
Check if the recording mode is Intelligent Auto.  
.
0
If the mode is H Manual, press the i.AUTO button to switch.  
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
4
Start recording.  
.
Press again to stop.  
0
Memo :  
0
Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, recording may not be  
performed properly even in the Intelligent Auto mode.  
21  
     
Recording  
o
Scenes of Intelligent Auto  
Display Icon  
Useful Settings for Recording  
0
When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately if you  
open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned off by closing  
the monitor.  
Description  
Captures one’s skin beautifully.  
E
Allows people to be captured naturally.  
A
0
WhenAUTOPOWEROFFissettoON”, thisunitturnsitselfoffautomatically  
to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes. (only when using the  
battery pack)  
Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image  
with vivid colors.  
D
Records with minimal noise in the overall image.  
I
0
When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON” (default setting), this unit  
detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record the  
faces more clearly.  
Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with  
minimal noise in the overall image.  
B
Prevents colors from fading even when recording in  
a bright environment.  
J
Caution :  
0
0
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.  
Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like the  
Records while focusing on a near object.  
Reproduces the green color of trees vividly.  
Reproduces the colors of sunset naturally.  
G
bathroom.  
0
0
0
Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as well as  
places exposed to steam or smoke directly.  
Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access  
lamp is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable.  
This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,  
external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove the AC  
adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.  
H
F
C
Adjusts settings so that the subject does not appear  
too dark due to backlight.  
Allows people to be captured naturally with minimal  
noise in the overall image.  
K
L
0
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.  
Recordswhilefocusingonanearobjecteveninadark  
environment.  
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.  
Memo :  
Memo :  
0
Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and  
0
Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start shooting. If  
automatically adjusted in Intelligent Auto mode.  
there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a computer or disc.  
Do not forget to make copies after recording!  
Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more  
consecutive hours according to specifications.  
0
Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions.  
0
0
(It may take some time to resume recording.)  
0
For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size exceeds 4  
GB.  
0
0
You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours indoors.  
When there are many files in the media, it may take time for them to be  
displayed on the playback screen. Wait for a while as the access lamp appears  
blinking, which indicates normal operation.  
0
Depending on the shooting conditions, the four corners of the screen may  
appear dark, but this is not a malfunction. In this case, change the shooting  
conditions by moving the zoom lever, etc.  
Zooming  
The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.  
0
0
Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.  
Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.  
Wide Angle  
Telephoto  
.
Memo :  
0
When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally  
enlarged.  
0
The zoom ratio range can be changed.  
22  
 
Recording  
Manual Recording Menu  
The following items can be set.  
Manual Recording  
You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode.  
Memo :  
Name  
Description  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
SCENE SELECT  
FOCUS  
0
Recordings that suit the shooting conditions  
can be performed easily.  
0
Use manual focus if the subject is not  
focused automatically.  
.
BRIGHTNESS  
ADJUST  
0
0
Overall brightness on the screen can be  
adjusted.  
Use this when recording in a dark or bright  
location.  
1
Open the lens cover.  
WHITE BALANCE  
BACKLIGHT COMP.  
TELE MACRO  
0
0
Overall color on the screen can be adjusted.  
Use this when the color on the screen  
appears differently from the actual color.  
.
2
3
Open the LCD monitor.  
0
Corrects the image when the subject  
appears dark due to backlight.  
Use this when shooting against the light.  
0
0
Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of the  
subject.  
.
Select the Manual recording mode.  
.
0
If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch  
to H Manual.  
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
4
Start recording.  
.
0
0
Press again to stop.  
For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording  
Menu”.  
Memo :  
0
The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.  
23  
   
Recording  
*The image is only an impression.  
Scene Selection  
Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most  
Setting  
Effect  
suitable settings.  
b NIGHTALIVE  
Increases gain and brightens the scene  
automatically using a slow shutter when the  
surrounding is dark.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.  
.
.
1
Select the Manual recording mode.  
g SPOTLIGHT  
Prevents the human subject from appearing too  
bright under light.  
.
.
0
If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch  
Memo :  
to H Manual.  
0
All scenes of “SCENE SELECT” cannot be set during “TIME-LAPSE  
RECORDING”.  
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.  
MANUAL SETTING  
.
4
Select “SCENE SELECT” and press OK.  
SCENE SELECT  
.
5
Select the scene and press OK.  
NIGHTALIVE  
.
0
After setting, press OK.  
24  
   
Recording  
Adjusting Focus Manually  
Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual  
focusing is desired.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
0:00:00 [05:56]  
.
0
0
Press UP/< to focus on a distant subject.  
Press DOWN/> to focus on a near subject.  
7
Press OK to confirm.  
.
1
Select the Manual recording mode.  
0:00:00 [05:56]  
.
0
When focus is confirmed, the focusing frame disappears and E and  
p are displayed. (The icons may appear blinking.)  
Memo :  
0
A subject that is focused at the telephoto (T) end remains in focus when  
.
it is zoomed out to the wide angle (W) end.  
0
If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch  
0
“FOCUS” cannot be set during “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.  
to H Manual.  
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.  
MANUAL SETTING  
.
4
5
6
Select “FOCUS” and press OK.  
FOCUS  
.
Select “MANUAL” and press OK.  
MANUAL  
.
Adjust the focus with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.  
25  
   
Recording  
Adjusting Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
0:00:00 [05:56]  
.
0
0
0
Compensation range during video recording: -2.0 to +2.0 EV  
Press UP/< to increase the brightness.  
Press DOWN/> to decrease the brightness.  
7
Press OK to confirm.  
.
1
Select the Manual recording mode.  
0:00:00 [05:56]  
.
.
0
If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch  
to H Manual.  
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.  
MANUAL SETTING  
.
4
Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and press OK.  
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST  
.
5
Select “MANUAL” and press OK.  
MANUAL  
.
6
Select the brightness value with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.  
26  
   
Recording  
Setting White Balance  
You can set the color tone to suit the light source.  
Setting  
AUTO  
Details  
Adjusts automatically to the natural colors.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
MWB  
Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not  
resolved.  
FINE  
Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD  
Set this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade.  
HALOGEN Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video  
light.  
.
1
Select the Manual recording mode.  
Using MWB  
1
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens so that the white  
paper fills the screen.  
2
Select “MWB” and keep pressing OK.  
0
The cursor blinks.  
3
Release OK after the menu disappears.  
.
0
If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch  
to H Manual.  
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.  
MANUAL SETTING  
.
4
Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press OK.  
WHITE BALANCE  
.
5
Select the white balance setting and press OK.  
AUTO  
MWB  
FINE  
CLOUD  
.
27  
   
Recording  
Setting Backlight Compensation  
Taking Close-up Shots  
You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to  
backlight.  
You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
*The image is only an impression.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
Select the Manual recording mode.  
.
1
Select the Manual recording mode.  
.
0
If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch  
to H Manual.  
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
0
If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch  
to H Manual.  
.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every  
press.  
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.  
2
3
Press MENU.  
MANUAL SETTING  
.
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.  
.
4
Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and press OK.  
MANUAL SETTING  
BACKLIGHT COMP.  
.
4
Select “TELE MACRO” and press OK.  
.
5
Select “ON” and press OK.  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
ON  
.
5
Select “ON” and press OK.  
.
0
After setting, the backlight icon l appears.  
28  
       
Recording  
Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face  
Detection AE/AF)  
OFF  
ON  
“FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” automatically adjusts the detected face with  
appropriate focus and brightness.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
0
After setting, the tele macro icon o appears.  
Setting  
Details  
OFF  
Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.  
Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.  
.
ON  
Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end.  
Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Caution :  
0
When you are not taking close-up shots, set “TELE MACRO” to “OFF”.  
Otherwise, the image may be blur.  
.
Select “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” and press OK.  
FACE PRIORITY AE/AF  
3
Select “ON” and press OK.  
OFF  
ON  
.
4
Point the camera toward the human subject.  
XP  
0:00:00 [005:56]  
.
0
0
A frame appears around the face of the subject, and the focus and  
brightness are automatically adjusted.  
If multiple faces are detected, the face that is closest to the camera  
will be focused.  
5
Start recording.  
.
29  
   
Recording  
Caution :  
Reducing Camera Shake  
0
When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will  
change.  
When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can  
be effectively reduced.  
- If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”.  
- If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”.  
- If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
0
When the following settings are made, “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” will  
switch to “OFF”.  
- When “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”  
- When “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”  
- When “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”  
Memo :  
0
0
0
The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces.  
Some faces may not be detected depending on the shooting environment.  
If appropriate results cannot be obtained, record with “FACE PRIORITY  
AE/AF” set to “OFF”.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “DIS” (image stabilizer) and press OK.  
DIS  
.
3
Select “ON” or “ON (AIS)” to activate the image stabilizer and press OK.  
OFF  
ON  
ON (AIS)  
.
Display  
OFF  
Setting  
Deactivates image stabilizer.  
b
Reduces camera shake under normal shooting  
conditions.  
a
c
ON  
Reduces camera shake more effectively when  
shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end.  
Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x).  
(A video mode only)  
ON (AIS)  
Memo :  
0
It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to “OFF” when shooting a  
subject of little movement with the unit on a tripod.  
0
Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive.  
30  
   
Recording  
Indications During Time-Lapse Recording  
Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE  
RECORDING)  
Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be  
shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.  
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.  
Video Quality  
Speed Indicator  
Recording in Progress  
Record-Standby  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
0:00:000:01  
0:00:01 [5:56]  
Remaining Recording Time  
Actual Elapsed Time  
Recorded Time  
.
.
Display  
Speed Indicator  
Video Quality  
Description  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Displays the recording interval that is set.  
Displays the icon of the video quality that is set.  
Remaining  
Recording Time  
Remaining time left to record with the currently  
selected video quality.  
.
Select “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” and press OK.  
Recording in  
Progress  
Appears when video recording is in progress.  
When in the power-saving mode, it blinks.  
Record-Standby  
Appears when video recording is paused.  
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING  
Actual Elapsed  
Time  
Displays the actual elapsed time after recording  
starts.  
Recorded Time  
Displays the actual recorded time of the video.  
Recorded time increases in units of frames.  
.
3
Select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds) and press OK.  
OFF  
1SEC INTERVAL  
2SEC INTERVAL  
5SEC INTERVAL  
.
0
The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.  
4
Start recording.  
.
0
0
A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period.  
When the recording interval is set to “20SEC INTERVAL” or higher,  
this unit switches to the power-saving mode between recordings.  
At the next point to record, the power-saving mode will be turned off  
and recording will start automatically.  
0
Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.  
31  
   
Recording  
Time-Lapse Setting  
The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.  
Recording Automatically by Sensing  
Movements (AUTO REC)  
Thisfunctionenablestheunittorecordautomaticallybysensingthechanges  
in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the  
LCD monitor. (AUTO REC)  
Setting  
Details  
Deactivates the function.  
OFF  
Memo :  
1SEC INTERVAL  
2SEC INTERVAL  
5SEC INTERVAL  
Takes a frame at 1-second intervals.  
Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times  
speed.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Takes a frame at 2-second intervals.  
Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times  
speed.  
Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.  
Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times  
speed.  
.
1
2
Compose the picture according to the subject.  
10SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 10-second intervals.  
Recorded videos will be played back at 300 times  
speed.  
0
Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc.  
Press MENU.  
20SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 20-second intervals.  
Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times  
speed.  
40SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 40-second intervals.  
Recorded videos will be played back at 1 200 times  
speed.  
.
3
4
5
Select “AUTO REC” and press OK.  
80SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 80-second intervals.  
Recorded videos will be played back at 2 400 times  
speed.  
AUTO REC  
Caution :  
0
0
Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.  
Zooming, face priority AE/AF, and image stabilizer are not available in  
time-lapse recording.  
.
0
When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than “0:00:00:17”  
, the video will not be saved.  
Select “ON” and press OK.  
Memo :  
0
Settings of time-lapse recording are not saved when the power is turned  
off.  
OFF  
ON  
0
0
Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started.  
Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time-lapse recordings with long  
intervals.  
It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually.  
.
Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame  
moves.  
12:45AM  
XP  
0:00:00 [05:56]  
.
0
0
A red frame appears 2 seconds after the menu display disappears.  
For video recording, recording continues while there are still  
movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red  
frame. When there are no more movements of the subject (changes  
in brightness) within the red frame, recording will stop in 5 seconds.  
0
To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button.  
However, as the “AUTO REC” setting remains at “ON” even after the  
video recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements  
of the subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red  
frame. To cancel “AUTO REC”, set it to “OFF”.  
Caution :  
32  
   
Recording  
0
0
0
Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is  
set.  
“AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”  
. When both are set, priority is given to “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.  
The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after “AUTO  
REC” is set.  
Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power  
You can check the remaining video recording time on the SD card as well  
as the remaining battery power.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Memo :  
0
Recording stops when there are no changes for 5 seconds during video  
recording.  
0
0
Settings of “AUTO REC” are not saved when the power is turned off.  
Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the red  
frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small.  
0
0
Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no  
movement within the red frame.  
While zooming, recording cannot be started.  
.
1
Open the LCD monitor.  
.
2
3
Press OK/INFO.  
.
Display the remaining recording time.  
MAX RECORDING TIME  
SD  
0h46m  
FREE  
USED  
.
0
0
To display the remaining battery power, press OK/INFO.  
To exit the display, press MENU.  
4
Display the remaining battery power.  
REMAINING BATTERY  
MAX TIME  
min  
.
0
0
To exit the display, press OK/INFO.  
Remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapter  
is connected.  
Memo :  
0
You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time  
display.  
Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press  
OK.  
33  
   
Recording  
Approximate Video Recording Time  
Quality  
SDHC/SDXC Card  
32 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
48 GB  
64 GB  
UXP  
XP  
20 m  
40 m  
1 h 20 m  
2 h  
2 h 50 m  
4 h  
4 h 10 m  
6 h  
5 h 40 m  
8 h 10 m  
11 h 30 m  
28 h 50 m  
22 h 20 m  
46 h 10 m  
30 m  
1 h  
SP  
40 m  
1 h 20 m  
3 h 30 m  
2 h 40 m  
5 h 40 m  
2 h 50 m  
7 h 10 m  
5 h 30 m  
11 h 30 m  
5 h 50 m  
14 h 40 m  
11 h 20 m  
23 h 30 m  
8 h 30 m  
21 h 30 m  
16 h 40 m  
34 h 30 m  
EP  
1 h 40 m  
1 h 20 m  
2 h 50 m  
SSW  
SEW  
0
The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.  
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)  
Battery Pack  
Actual Recording Time  
Continuous Recording Time  
BN-VG107U  
BN-VG114U  
BN-VG121U  
40 m  
1 h 5 m  
1 h 15 m  
1 h 55 m  
2 h 10 m  
3 h 15 m  
0
0
The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).  
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 three times the expected recording time.)  
0
Recording time may differ depending on the shooting environment and usage.  
34  
   
Playback  
Playing Back Videos  
Zoom N /  
Increases volume level  
Decreases volume level  
Stop (returns to thumbnail  
display)  
Vol.+  
You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen  
(thumbnail display).  
Memo :  
Zoom O /  
Vol.-  
Stop (returns to thumbnail  
display)  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
UP/<*  
Reverse search (speed  
increases with each tap)  
Frame-by-frame playback  
in reverse direction  
DOWN/>*  
Forward search (speed  
increases with each tap)  
Frame-by-frame playback  
in forward direction  
*Press and hold to start slow playback.  
Memo :  
.
0
You can search for a specific file by the recording date.  
1
2
Select the playback mode.  
Caution :  
0
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.  
.
0
This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,  
external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it  
from functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove  
the AC adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.  
0
Press L again to return to the recording mode.  
Select the desired video and press OK or d/e to start playback.  
Adjusting the Volume of Videos  
.
.
Turn down the  
volume  
Turn up the  
volume  
Checking the Recording Date and Other Information  
You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.  
1
2
Pause playback.  
Press OK/INFO.  
.
0
0
Press the d/e button to stop (pause) playback.  
To return to the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever while  
playback is paused.  
DATE/TIME  
PB TIME  
:
:
:
:
JAN.10.2011 10:00AM  
00:10:00  
XP  
QUALITY  
PROTECT  
OFF  
0
To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O  
(zoom) lever.  
.
Operation Buttons/Levers for Video Playback  
During Index Screen Display  
Operation  
Button/  
Lever  
Description  
UP/<  
Select/move cursor  
Play back video  
DOWN/>  
OK/INFO  
d/e  
Zoom N/O  
Move to the next or previous page  
During Video Playback  
Operation  
Button/  
Lever  
During Video Playback  
During Video Pause  
d/e  
Pause  
-
Playback  
Zoom u  
Stop (returns to thumbnail  
display)  
35  
     
Playback  
Playing a Video with Defective Management Information  
Searching for a Specific Video  
The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not  
performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording.  
You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with  
defective management information.  
When there is a large number of recorded videos, it is difficult to look for the  
desired file from the index screen.  
Use the search function to find the file you want.  
0
For videos, you can search by “SEARCH DATE”.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
3
Select the playback mode.  
.
Press MENU.  
.
Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” and press OK.  
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE  
.
4
Select the desired video and press OK or d/e to start playback.  
.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Memo :  
0
An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management  
information is corrupted.  
0
Depending on the condition of the damaged file, playback might fail or  
may not run smoothly.  
36  
     
Playback  
Date Search  
Connecting to and Viewing on TV  
You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV  
varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector  
that best suits your TV.  
You can search and play videos according to recording dates.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
0
Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.  
Unnatural Displays on TV  
Trouble  
Action  
.
Images do not  
appear on the TV  
properly.  
0
0
0
Disconnect the cable and connect again.  
Turn off and on this unit again.  
Images may not appear properly when the  
remaining battery power is low. Use an AC  
adapter.  
1
2
3
Select the playback mode.  
Images are  
projected vertically  
on the TV.  
0
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION  
SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”.  
.
Press MENU.  
Images are  
projected  
horizontally on the  
TV.  
0
0
Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.  
.
HDMI-CEC  
TVs may operate differently depending on the  
specifications, even if they are HDMI-CEC  
compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions  
of this unit cannot be guaranteed to operate in  
combination with all the TVs. In such cases, set  
“HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.  
Select “SEARCH DATE” and press OK.  
functions do not  
work properly, and  
the TV does not  
work in conjunction  
with this unit.  
SEARCH DATE  
The language on  
the display  
changed.  
0
It may occur when you connect this unit to a TV  
with different language setting using an HDMI  
mini cable.  
.
4
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select a recording date and press OK.  
Caution :  
SEARCH DATE  
JAN.10.2012  
0
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.  
.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
5
Select the desired video and press OK or d/e to start playback.  
SEARCH DATE  
2012  
.
0
0
0
Only the files recorded on the selected date are displayed.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O  
(zoom) lever.  
37  
   
Playback  
0
For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's  
manufacturer.  
Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector  
If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to  
the HDMI mini connector.  
0
0
Use a High Speed HDMI Cable.  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
Connect to a TV.  
TV  
HDMI Cable (Optional)  
To HDMI Mini  
Connector  
HDMI Connector  
Input  
.
2
3
Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
AC Adapter  
(110 V to 240 V)  
To AC Outlet  
.
Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this  
unit via the connected connector.  
External Input  
.
4
Play back a file.  
.
Memo :  
0
To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the  
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.  
0
Change the settings in “HDMI OUTPUT” according to the connection.  
0
When connected to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, images and sounds  
may not be output properly depending on the TV connected.  
In such cases, perform the following operations.  
1) Disconnect the HDMI mini cable and connect it again.  
2) Turn off and on this unit again.  
38  
   
Playback  
Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI  
Connecting via the AV Connector  
Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable  
allows linked operations with the TV to be performed.  
By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be  
played back on a TV.  
0
0
HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that  
enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are  
connected via HDMI cables.  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Memo :  
0
Not all HDMI control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The  
HDMI control function of this unit will not work when connected to these  
devices.  
0
0
This unit 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 this unit. (For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of your TV.)  
.
0
Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices. In these  
cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.  
1
Connect to a TV.  
TV  
Preparations  
Video Input  
0
Connect an HDMI mini cable between this unit and the TV.  
Yellow  
White  
Red  
Video Input  
AV Cable (Provided)  
To AV Connector  
Audio Input (L)  
Audio Input (R)  
0
Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to “ON”. (For details,  
refer to the instruction manual of the TV.)  
AV  
0
Turn on this unit and set “HDMI CONTROL” in the “CONNECTION  
SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.  
.
2
3
Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
Operation Method 1  
1
2
3
Turn on this unit.  
AC Adapter  
To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
Select the playback mode.  
Connect the HDMI mini cable.  
.
0
TV turns on automatically and switches to HDMI input mode when  
this unit is turned on.  
Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this  
unit via the connected connector.  
Operation Method 2  
Externall Input  
1
Turn off the TV.  
0
This unit turns off automatically.  
Memo :  
0
Depending on the TV connected, the display language of this unit will  
automatically switch to the language that is selected for the TV when this  
unit is turned on.  
(This is applicable only if this unit supports the language selected for the  
TV.) To use this unit with a language that differs from the display language  
of the TV, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.  
.
4
Play back a file.  
0
0
0
The display language of the TV will not switch automatically, even if the  
display language of this unit 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 this unit again.  
.
Memo :  
0
To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the  
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.  
0
For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's  
manufacturer.  
39  
   
Editing  
Deleting Unwanted Files  
DELETE  
Delete unwanted videos when the space in the recording media is running  
out.  
The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files.  
.
Memo :  
0
0
Deleted files cannot be restored.  
4
Select “CURRENT” and press OK.  
VIDEO DELETE  
Files that are protected cannot be deleted.  
Release protection before deleting the file.  
CURRENT  
0
Be sure to back up important files on a computer.  
Deleting a Video with Defective Management Information  
Videos with defective management information cannot be deleted with the  
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” function. This deletion is also not  
possible on the index screen.  
.
5
Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and press OK.  
o To delete a video with defective management information  
1
Start or pause playback of a file.  
DELETE?  
(REMAINING SCENES: 0006)  
2
3
Press MENU.  
YES  
NO  
Select “DELETE” and press OK.  
0
“CURRENT” cannot be selected.  
.
0
0
0
0
The file to delete appears on this screen.  
Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.  
After deleting, press MENU.  
Deleting the Currently Displayed File  
Deletes the currently displayed file.  
Memo :  
When no file remains, the screen returns to the index screen.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Memo :  
0
Files that are protected cannot be deleted.  
Release protection before deleting the file.  
.
Caution :  
0
Deleted files cannot be restored.  
1
Select the playback mode.  
.
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
Select “DELETE” and press OK.  
40  
         
Editing  
Deleting Selected Files  
Deletes the selected files.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
7
Select “EXECUTE” and press OK.  
DELETE?  
EXECUTE  
QUIT  
.
RETURN  
Caution :  
0
Deleted files cannot be restored.  
.
0
0
0
After deleting, press OK.  
To cancel the deletion, select “QUIT” and press OK.  
To return to the previous screen, select “RETURN” and press OK.  
1
Select the playback mode.  
Memo :  
0
Files that are protected cannot be deleted.  
Release protection before deleting the file.  
.
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
Select “DELETE” and press OK.  
DELETE  
.
4
Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK.  
VIDEO DELETE  
FILE SELECT  
.
5
Select the files to delete and press OK.  
DELETE  
.
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select files.  
A delete mark appears on the selected file.  
To remove the delete mark, press OK again.  
0
To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O  
(zoom) lever.  
6
After selecting all the files to delete, press MENU.  
41  
   
Editing  
Deleting All Files  
Deletes all files.  
Memo :  
Protecting Files  
Prevent important videos from being deleted accidently by protecting them.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Caution :  
0
When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be  
deleted.  
.
Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed  
File  
Protects or releases protection of the currently displayed file.  
Caution :  
0
Deleted files cannot be restored.  
Memo :  
1
Select the playback mode.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
2
3
Press MENU.  
.
1
2
3
Select the playback mode.  
.
Select “DELETE” and press OK.  
.
DELETE  
Press MENU.  
.
.
4
Select “DELETE ALL” and press OK.  
Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.  
VIDEO DELETE  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
DELETE ALL  
.
.
5
Select “YES” and press OK.  
4
Select “CURRENT” and press OK.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
CURRENT  
DELETE ALL?  
(EXCEPT PROTECTED SCENE)  
YES  
NO  
.
.
0
0
After deleting, press OK.  
To cancel the deletion, select “NO” and press OK.  
5
Check that it is the file to protect, select “YES” and press OK.  
Memo :  
0
Files that are protected cannot be deleted.  
Release protection before deleting the file.  
42  
           
Editing  
VIDEO PROTECT  
PROTECT?  
YES  
NO  
.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
The file to protect appears on this screen.  
To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK.  
Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.  
After setting, press OK.  
A protect mark I appears on the selected file.  
To remove the protect mark I, press OK again.  
To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O  
(zoom) lever.  
To exit the screen, press MENU.  
6
7
After selecting all the files to protect or release protection of, press  
MENU.  
Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files  
Protects or releases protection of the selected files.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
Select “YES” and press OK.  
0
To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK.  
.
1
2
3
Select the playback mode.  
.
Press MENU.  
.
Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
.
4
Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
FILE SELECT  
.
0
To exit, press MENU, select “YES” and press OK.  
5
Select the files to protect or release protection of and press OK.  
43  
   
Editing  
Protecting All Files  
Releasing Protection of All Files  
Protects all files.  
Releases protection of all files.  
Memo :  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
.
1
2
3
1
2
3
Select the playback mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
.
.
Press MENU.  
Press MENU.  
.
.
Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.  
Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
.
.
4
4
Select “PROTECT ALL” and press OK.  
Select “CANCEL ALL” and press OK.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
PROTECT ALL  
CANCEL ALL  
.
.
5
5
Select “YES” and press OK.  
Select “YES” and press OK.  
PROTECT ALL?  
CANCEL ALL?  
YES  
NO  
YES  
NO  
.
.
0
0
After setting, press OK.  
After protection is released, press OK.  
44  
   
Copying  
Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD  
Recorder  
Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray  
Recorder  
You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder.  
You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit  
using a USB cable.  
0
Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder.  
Memo :  
1
Open the LCD monitor.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
2
Connect to a DVD recorder.  
.
Video Input  
;GNNQY  
To AV Connector  
Video Input  
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.  
9JKVG  
4GF  
Audio Input (L)  
Audio Input (R)  
AV Cable (Provided)  
AC Adapter  
Record  
To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
VCR/DVD Recorder  
.
To DC Connector  
.
Connect to a Blu-ray recorder.  
A Connect using the provided AV cable.  
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
0
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.  
AC Adapter To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
To DC Connector  
3
Select the playback mode.  
To USB  
To USB  
USB Cable  
(Provided)  
Connector  
Connector  
Blu-ray Recorder  
.
.
4
5
Prepare the TV/DVD recorder for recording.  
A Connect using the provided USB cable.  
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.  
0
0
Switch to a compatible external input.  
Insert a disc (DVD-R, etc.) into the DVD recorder.  
0
0
Prepare this unit for playback.  
0
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to  
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.  
the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.  
3
Select “CONNECT TO OTHER” and press OK.  
0
To include the date and time during dubbing, set “DISPLAY ON TV”  
SELECT DEVICE  
in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.  
SELECT DEVICE  
Set “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” in the playback menu to “ON”.  
TYPE TO CONNECT  
CONNECT TO OTHER  
6
Start recording.  
0
Start playback on this unit and press the record button on the  
recorder.  
.
4
Perform dubbing on the Blu-ray recorder.  
0
After playback is complete, stop the recording.  
0
Refer also to the instruction manual of the Blu-ray recorder.  
Caution :  
Memo :  
0
File copying by connecting this unit to a DVD writer is not supported.  
0
The created discs are playable only on AVCHD compatible devices (such  
as Blu-ray recorders).  
0
Refer also to the following website.  
45  
     
Copying  
Copying to Windows PC  
You can copy files to a computer using the provided software.  
Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive.  
If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected.  
Memo :  
0
0
To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use.  
To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to update the provided software.  
For details, refer to the Pixela homepage.  
0
Only the provided software can be used for backing up files to a computer.  
Backing up of files using other softwares is not supported.  
Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 4  
Consult the customer service center below.  
0
Pixela User Support Center  
Telephone  
USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)  
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-free)  
Other Countries in Europe  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764  
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090  
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)  
Homepage  
0
For details on how to upload to YouTube, refer to “MediaBrowser Help” in the “Help” menu of Everio MediaBrowser.  
.
Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)  
Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.  
Windows Vista/Windows 7  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.  
Windows XP  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.  
Windows Vista/Windows 7  
Windows XP  
OS  
Windows Vista 32/64-bit  
Windows XP  
Home Basic or Home Premium  
(Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 2  
Windows 7 32/64-bit  
Home Edition or Professional  
(Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 3  
Home Premium  
(Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 1  
CPU  
Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher  
(Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended)  
Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher  
(Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended)  
RAM  
At least 2 GB  
At least 1 GB  
Video editing  
Intel Core i7, CPU 2.53 GHz or higher recommended  
Intel Core i7, CPU 2.53 GHz or higher recommended  
o Other requirements  
Display: 1024×768 pixels or above (1280×1024 pixels or above recommended)  
Graphic: Intel G965 or higher recommended  
Memo :  
0
0
If your PC does not meet the above system requirements, operations of the provided software cannot be guaranteed.  
For more information, contact your PC's manufacturer.  
46  
     
Copying  
Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)  
Installation Procedure  
You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple  
o Windows Vista/Windows 7  
editing using the provided software.  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed  
User Guide.  
Preparations  
Connect this unit to a computer with a USB cable.  
o Windows XP  
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed  
User Guide.  
1
Open the LCD monitor.  
.
2
Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.  
AC Adapter  
To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
To DC Connector  
To USB  
To USB  
USB Cable  
(Provided)  
Connector  
Connector  
Computer  
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.  
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
0
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.  
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.  
3
Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.  
SELECT DEVICE  
SELECT DEVICE  
TYPE TO CONNECT  
CONNECT TO PC  
.
4
Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.  
CONNECT TO PC  
PLAYBACK ON PC  
.
0
“Everio Software Setup” appears on the computer.  
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.  
Memo :  
0
If “Everio Software Setup” doesn’t appear, double-click “JVCCAM_APP”  
in “My Computer”, then double-click “install.exe”.  
0
If the auto play dialog box appears, select “Open folder to view files” and  
click “OK”. Then, click “install.exe” in the folder.  
47  
   
Copying  
Backing Up All Files  
Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the  
computer's hard disk (HDD).  
Backup will not start if there is not enough free space.  
Click  
1
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Click  
2
Click “Next”  
Click “All volume in camcorder”  
.
.
6
Start backup.  
Saving Destination (PC)  
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.  
.
Click  
.
Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.  
0
Backup starts.  
AC Adapter  
7
After backup is complete, click “OK”.  
To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
To DC Connector  
To USB  
To USB  
USB Cable  
(Provided)  
Connector  
Connector  
Computer  
.
Click  
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.  
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.  
Memo :  
0
0
0
Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos are stored  
0
0
on this unit.  
After backing up your files using the provided software, they cannot be  
restored to this unit.  
If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio  
MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”.  
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.  
3
Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.  
SELECT DEVICE  
SELECT DEVICE  
Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)  
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-  
free)  
TYPE TO CONNECT  
CONNECT TO PC  
Other Countries in Europe  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764  
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090  
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)  
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
4
Select “BACK UP” and press OK.  
0
Delete unwanted videos before making backup.  
It takes time to back up many videos.  
CONNECT TO PC  
Disconnecting this Unit from Computer  
1
2
Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.  
BACK UP  
.
0
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
The provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 starts up on the  
computer.  
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.  
Click  
.
5
Select the volume.  
Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.  
48  
   
Copying  
Organizing Files  
3
4
(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.  
After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family  
Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.  
Trip” or “Athletic Meet”.  
This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too.  
1
Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon.  
0
The provided software starts up.  
2
3
Display the month of the files to organize.  
Click  
Recording Month  
.
Create a user list.  
Click  
Recording Date  
.
Input the name of the new  
user list  
1
Click  
2
.
0
A new user list is added to the user list library.  
4
Click on the recording day.  
0
The thumbnails of the files recorded on the day are displayed.  
Recording Date  
.
5
Register files to the created user list.  
49  
 
Copying  
User List  
Thumbnails  
Recording Videos to Discs  
Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to discs.  
1
2
Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive.  
Select the desired user list.  
Drag  
Drop  
.
Memo :  
0
If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio  
MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”.  
Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)  
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-  
free)  
Click  
.
3
Select the disc type.  
Other Countries in Europe  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764  
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090  
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)  
Click  
.
4
Select the files to copy to disc in order.  
Drag  
Drop  
Click  
.
0
0
0
Click “Settings” to select the disc type.  
Click “Select all” to select all the displayed files.  
After selecting, click “Next”.  
5
Set the title of the top menu of the disc.  
Click  
.
0
0
Click “Settings” to select the menu background.  
After setting, click “Start”.  
6
After copying is complete, click “OK”.  
50  
 
Copying  
Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software  
Copy the files to a computer using the following method.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Click  
.
Memo :  
0
The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio  
MediaBrowser 4.  
DVD-R  
.
DVD-R DL  
DVD-RW  
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.  
DVD+R  
DVD+R DL  
DVD+RW  
0
The following formats are supported by the provided software Everio  
MediaBrowser 4.  
AVCHD  
DVD-Video*  
.
0
Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.  
To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 4, select “Help” from the  
Everio MediaBrowser 4’s menu bar or press F1 on the keyboard.  
AC Adapter  
0
If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio  
MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”.  
To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
To DC Connector  
Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)  
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-  
free)  
To USB  
To USB  
USB Cable  
(Provided)  
Other Countries in Europe  
Connector  
Connector  
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764  
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090  
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)  
Computer  
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.  
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
0
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.  
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.  
3
Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.  
SELECT DEVICE  
SELECT DEVICE  
TYPE TO CONNECT  
CONNECT TO PC  
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
4
Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.  
CONNECT TO PC  
PLAYBACK ON PC  
0
0
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Close the Everio MediaBrowser 4 program, if it starts.  
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.  
5
Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP) /  
“Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the  
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon.  
51  
 
Copying  
0
Open the folder with the desired files.  
6
Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc).  
Caution :  
0
When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,  
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.  
Memo :  
0
0
To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.  
The above operations on computer may vary with the system used.  
Disconnecting this Unit from Computer  
1
Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.  
Click  
.
2
3
4
Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.  
(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.  
Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.  
52  
Copying  
List of Files and Folders  
Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below.  
They are created only when necessary.  
[JVCCAM_SD]  
DCIM」  
(SD Card)  
EXTMOV」  
DEM_0000.MPG  
MOV_0001.MTS  
MOV_0002.MTS  
MOV_0003.MTS  
(Demo Video File)  
*There may be no demo video file.  
(Video files with defective management information)  
PRIVATEAVCHD」  
(Management Information)  
(SD Card)  
[JVC]  
.
Caution :  
0
When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.  
53  
   
Copying  
0
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac  
computer.  
Copying to Mac Computer  
Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method.  
Caution :  
Memo :  
0
When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.  
0
MTS files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie.  
To use MTS files with iMovie, import the files using iMovie.  
Memo :  
0
0
To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.  
When removing this unit from the computer, drag and drop the  
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon on the desktop to the trash bin.  
.
iMovie  
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.  
You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple’s iMovie ’08, ’09  
or ’11.  
To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple  
menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and  
amount of memory.  
0
0
0
For the latest information on iMovie, refer to the Apple website.  
For details on how to use iMovie, refer to the help file of the software.  
There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer  
environments.  
.
Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.  
AC Adapter  
To AC Outlet  
(110 V to 240 V)  
To DC Connector  
To USB  
To USB  
USB Cable  
(Provided)  
Connector  
Connector  
Computer  
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.  
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.  
0
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.  
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.  
3
Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.  
SELECT DEVICE  
SELECT DEVICE  
TYPE TO CONNECT  
CONNECT TO PC  
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
4
Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.  
CONNECT TO PC  
PLAYBACK ON PC  
.
0
0
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
The “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon appears on the  
desktop.  
5
Start iMovie.  
54  
   
Menu Settings  
Operating the Menu  
Use the operation buttons to set the menu.  
0
The menu differs according to the mode in use.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select the desired menu and press OK.  
GAIN UP  
.
3
Select the desired setting and press OK.  
AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER  
.
Memo :  
0
To return to the previous screen, press MENU.  
Returning All Settings to Default  
0
Set using “FACTORY PRESET” in the basic settings menu.  
55  
   
Menu Settings  
Recording Menu (Video)  
You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality  
and gain.  
Setting  
MANUAL SETTING  
Details  
Recording settings can be adjusted manually.  
0
They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.  
FACE PRIORITY AE/AF  
DIS  
Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.  
Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.  
GAIN UP  
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.  
WIND CUT  
Reduces the noise caused by wind.  
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING  
Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking  
frames of it at a certain interval.  
AUTO REC  
This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement  
(brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.  
VIDEO QUALITY  
ZOOM  
Sets the video quality.  
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.  
ZOOM MIC  
Sets the zoom microphone.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
MOBILE USER GUIDE  
Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.  
When you are outside, you can refer to the Mobile User Guide.  
FACE PRIORITY AE/AF  
DIS  
Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.  
Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.  
Operating Details  
Operating Details  
56  
   
Menu Settings  
GAIN UP  
WIND CUT  
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark  
Reduces the noise caused by wind.  
places.  
Setting  
Details  
Deactivates the function.  
Activates the function.  
Setting  
Details  
Deactivates the function.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.  
AUTO SLOW-  
SHUTTER  
Slows down the shutter speed to brighten the  
scene when it is dark.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Memo :  
0
Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON”  
, movements of the subject may become unnatural.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
.
Select “WIND CUT” and press OK.  
1
2
Press MENU.  
WIND CUT  
.
Select “GAIN UP” and press OK.  
.
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING  
Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be  
shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.  
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.  
Operating Details  
GAIN UP  
.
AUTO REC  
Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s  
movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Operating Details  
57  
       
Menu Settings  
VIDEO QUALITY  
ZOOM  
Sets the video quality.  
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.  
Setting  
Details  
Setting  
Details  
UXP  
Enables recording in the best picture quality.  
40x  
Enables zooming up to 40x.  
Enables zooming up to 80x.  
Enables zooming up to 200x.  
0
Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in  
high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs.  
80x/DIGITAL  
200x/DIGITAL  
(GZ-E10)  
XP  
Enables recording in high picture quality.  
Enables recording in standard quality.  
Enables long recordings.  
SP  
999x/DIGITAL  
(GZ-HM40)  
Enables zooming up to 999x.  
EP  
Memo :  
SSW  
SEW  
Enables recording in the best picture quality.  
Enables recording in the best picture quality.  
0
When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally  
enlarged.  
0
When “40x” is selected, the optical zoom ratio varies according to the  
image stabilizer mode.  
Memo :  
0
- DIS OFF: Enables optical zooming up to 40x.  
Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes  
- DIS ON: Enables zooming up to 40x, but only up to 31x for optical zoom.  
- AIS ON: Enables zooming up to 40x, but only up to XXx for optical zoom.  
The angle of view changes when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.  
with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise.  
You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time  
display.  
0
0
Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press  
OK.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
Displaying the Item  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “ZOOM” and press OK.  
.
Select “VIDEO QUALITY” and press OK.  
ZOOM  
VIDEO QUALITY  
.
.
58  
   
Menu Settings  
ZOOM MIC  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Sets the zoom microphone.  
Resetsthecurrenttimeorsetstothelocaltimewhenusingthisunitoverseas.  
Setting  
Details  
Setting  
Details  
OFF  
ON  
Deactivates the zoom microphone.  
CLOCK  
Resets the current time or changes the settings.  
SETTING  
Records audio sounds in the same direction as the  
zoom operation.  
AREA  
SETTING  
Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas  
simply by selecting the destination.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
DST SETTING Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the  
travel destination.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Memo :  
0
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a  
fixed period in summer.  
It is used mainly in the Western countries.  
.
Displaying the Item  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
Select “ZOOM MIC” and press OK.  
.
ZOOM MIC  
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
.
Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
59  
       
Menu Settings  
Manual Settings Menu  
Recording settings can be adjusted manually.  
Memo :  
0
They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.  
Setting  
Details  
SCENE SELECT  
FOCUS  
Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.  
Focus can be adjusted manually.  
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST  
WHITE BALANCE  
BACKLIGHT COMP.  
TELE MACRO  
Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.  
Adjusts the color according to the light source.  
Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.  
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.  
SCENE SELECT  
BACKLIGHT COMP.  
Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.  
Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.  
Operating Details  
Operating Details  
FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
Focus can be adjusted manually.  
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.  
Operating Details  
Operating Details  
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST  
Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.  
Operating Details  
WHITE BALANCE  
Adjusts the color according to the light source.  
Operating Details  
60  
         
Menu Settings  
Playback Menu (Video)  
You can delete or look for specific videos.  
Setting  
Details  
DISPLAY DATE/TIME  
Displays the recording date and time.  
DELETE  
Deletes unwanted videos.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
Protects files from being deleted accidently.  
SEARCH DATE  
Refines the index screen of videos according to recording date.  
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE  
K2 TECHNOLOGY  
Plays videos with defective management information.  
Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during recording, and plays back with a  
sound quality close to the original.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
MOBILE USER GUIDE  
Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.  
When you are outside, you can refer to the Mobile User Guide.  
61  
 
Menu Settings  
DISPLAY DATE/TIME  
DELETE  
Displays the recording date and time.  
Deletes unwanted videos.  
Operating Details  
Setting  
Details  
OFF  
ON  
Does not display the recording date and time.  
Displays the recording date and time.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
Protects files from being deleted accidently.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
Operating Details  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
SEARCH DATE  
Refines the index screen of videos according to recording date.  
Operating Details  
.
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Plays videos with defective management information.  
Operating Details  
K2 TECHNOLOGY  
Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during  
recording, and plays back with a sound quality close to the original.  
.
Select “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” and press OK.  
Setting  
Details  
Deactivates K2 technology.  
Activates K2 technology.  
DISPLAY DATE/TIME  
OFF  
ON  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
.
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “K2 TECHNOLOGY” and press OK.  
K2 TECHNOLOGY  
.
62  
             
Menu Settings  
CLOCK ADJUST  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
Resetsthecurrenttimeorsetstothelocaltimewhenusingthisunitoverseas.  
Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.  
Setting  
Details  
Setting Details  
CLOCK  
Resets the current time or changes the settings.  
OFF  
ON  
No display at all.  
SETTING  
Displays everything.  
AREA  
SETTING  
Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas  
simply by selecting the destination.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
DST SETTING Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the  
travel destination.  
Memo :  
0
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a  
fixed period in summer.  
It is used mainly in the Western countries.  
.
Displaying the Item  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
Select “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” and press OK.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
.
Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
.
63  
   
Menu Settings  
Display Settings Menu  
You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc.  
Setting  
Details  
LANGUAGE  
The language on the display can be changed.  
DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).  
Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
LANGUAGE  
DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
The language on the display can be changed.  
Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).  
Operating Details  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
.
3
4
Select “DATE DISPLAY STYLE” and press OK.  
DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
.
Set the style of date and time display.  
DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
DATE STYLE  
TIME  
12h  
month.day.year  
.
0
0
For date display, set to any format from “month.day.year”,  
“year.month.day”, and “day.month.year”.  
For time display, set to any format from “12h” and “24h”.  
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.  
After setting, press OK.  
0
64  
     
Menu Settings  
Clock Set Style  
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
The clock set style of this unit varies with the models.  
Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
CLOCK SETTING  
Setting  
Details  
DATE  
1
TIME  
AUTO  
Sets the brightness automatically to “4” when using  
outdoors and to “3” when using indoors.  
2012  
1
10  
00  
4
Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless  
of the surrounding conditions.  
3
2
Sets to the standard brightness.  
.
.
.
CLOCK SETTING  
DATE  
Darkens the backlight of the monitor regardless of  
the surrounding conditions.  
TIME  
1
Sets to dim brightness.  
Helps to save battery life when selected.  
JAN  
1
2012  
10  
00  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
CLOCK SETTING  
DATE  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
TIME  
1
1
2012  
10  
00  
0
The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date  
display style.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
3
Select “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” and press OK.  
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
.
65  
   
Menu Settings  
Basic Settings Menu  
You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc.  
Setting  
Details  
DEMO MODE  
Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form.  
OPERATION SOUND  
AUTO POWER OFF  
QUICK RESTART  
Turns on or off the operation sound.  
Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.  
Reduces the power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed to 1/3 of that used during  
recording.  
UPDATE  
Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version.  
PC SOFTWARE UPDATE  
FACTORY PRESET  
Updates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.  
Returns all the settings to their default values.  
DEMO MODE  
Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.  
Setting  
Details  
Deactivates the function.  
BASIC SETTINGS  
OFF  
ON  
Plays a demonstration of the special features of  
this unit.  
.
3
Select “DEMO MODE” and press OK.  
Displaying Demo Mode  
A Remove the battery pack and SD card.  
B Connect the AC adapter.  
C Open the LCD monitor and the unit powers on automatically.  
0
0
Demonstration starts playing after 3 minutes.  
To stop playback, press OK.  
DEMO MODE  
Memo :  
0
This mode is not available in the playback mode.  
.
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
Press MENU.  
.
2
Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.  
66  
     
Menu Settings  
OPERATION SOUND  
AUTO POWER OFF  
Turns on or off the operation sound.  
Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.  
Setting  
Details  
Setting  
Details  
OFF  
ON  
Turns off the operation sound.  
Turns on the operation sound.  
OFF  
ON  
Power is not turned off even if this unit is not  
operated for 5 minutes.  
Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not  
operated for 5 minutes.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
Memo :  
0
When using battery, power is turned off automatically if this unit is not  
operated for 5 minutes.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
0
When using the AC adapter, this unit goes into standby mode.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.  
BASIC SETTINGS  
.
Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.  
.
3
Select “OPERATION SOUND” and press OK.  
BASIC SETTINGS  
OPERATION SOUND  
.
3
Select “AUTO POWER OFF” and press OK.  
.
AUTO POWER OFF  
67  
   
Menu Settings  
QUICK RESTART  
PC SOFTWARE UPDATE  
Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again  
within 5 minutes.  
Updates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.  
FACTORY PRESET  
Returns all the settings to their default values.  
Setting  
Details  
Deactivates the function.  
OFF  
ON  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD  
monitor is opened again within 5 minutes.  
Memo :  
0
The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed  
is reduced.  
Displaying the Item  
.
Memo :  
1
2
Press MENU.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
BASIC SETTINGS  
.
.
3
Select “FACTORY PRESET” and press OK.  
Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.  
BASIC SETTINGS  
FACTORY PRESET  
.
.
4
Select “YES” and press OK.  
3
Select “QUICK RESTART” and press OK.  
DO YOU WANT THE SETTINGS  
RESET TO THE FACTORY PRESET?  
YES  
NO  
QUICK RESTART  
.
.
0
All settings return to their default values.  
0
The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is  
closed is reduced.  
UPDATE  
Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version.  
For details, refer to the JVC homepage.  
(When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing  
will be provided on the homepage.)  
68  
               
Menu Settings  
Connection Settings Menu  
You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder.  
Setting  
Details  
DISPLAY ON TV  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
HDMI OUTPUT  
HDMI CONTROL  
Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen.  
Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.  
Sets the definition of the video output from the HDMI mini connector.  
Sets the linked operations ON/OFF when the TV and this unit are connected using the HDMI mini connector.  
DISPLAY ON TV  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen.  
Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.  
Setting  
Details  
Setting  
Details  
OFF  
ON  
Does not display icons and date/time on TV.  
Displays icons and date/time on TV.  
4:3  
Select this when connecting to a conventional TV  
(4:3).  
16:9  
Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV  
(16:9).  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.  
.
Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.  
CONNECTION SETTINGS  
CONNECTION SETTINGS  
.
3
Select “DISPLAY ON TV” and press OK.  
.
3
Select “VIDEO OUTPUT” and press OK.  
DISPLAY ON TV  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
.
.
69  
     
Menu Settings  
HDMI OUTPUT  
HDMI CONTROL  
Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to  
Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV.  
a TV.  
Setting  
Details  
Turns off linked operations.  
Turns on linked operations.  
Setting  
Details  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO  
480p  
It is recommended to select “AUTO” usually.  
Select this when the video is not output in “AUTO”  
correctly.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
Memo :  
0
“1080p” will be displayed on the LCD monitor if a 1080p compatible TV is  
connected to this unit in playback mode.  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.  
CONNECTION SETTINGS  
.
Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.  
CONNECTION SETTINGS  
.
3
Select “HDMI CONTROL” and press OK.  
HDMI CONTROL  
.
3
Select “HDMI OUTPUT” and press OK.  
.
HDMI OUTPUT  
.
70  
       
Menu Settings  
Media Settings Menu  
You can perform various settings for the recording media.  
Setting  
Details  
FORMAT SD CARD  
Deletes all files on the SD card.  
FORMAT SD CARD  
FORMAT SD CARD  
Deletes all files on the SD card.  
Setting  
Details  
FILE  
Deletes all files on the SD card.  
FILE + MANAGEMENT NO  
FILE +  
MANAGEMENT  
NO  
Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder  
and file numbers to "1".  
.
5
Select “YES” and press OK.  
Caution :  
DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT  
0
0
Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted.  
MEMORY CARD?  
ALL DATA RECORDED WILL BE  
ERASED  
All data on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted.  
Copy all files on the SD card to a computer before formatting.  
Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged or connect the AC adapter  
as the formatting process may take some time.  
YES  
NO  
0
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and press OK.  
MEDIA SETTINGS  
.
3
Select “FORMAT SD CARD” and press OK.  
FORMAT SD CARD  
.
4
Select the desired setting and press OK.  
71  
     
Menu Settings  
MOBILE USER GUIDE  
When you are outside, you can refer to the Mobile User Guide.  
Displaying the Item  
Memo :  
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<  
or DOWN/>.  
.
1
2
Press MENU.  
.
Select “MOBILE USER GUIDE” and press OK.  
MOBILE USER GUIDE  
.
3
Read the “QR code”.  
MOBILE USER GUIDE  
URL:  
.
Memo :  
0
0
Enter the URL manually if the QR code cannot be read.  
The Mobile User Guide is supported by Android devices and iPhone. You  
can view it on standard browsers such as Google Chrome (Android) and  
Mobile Safari (iPhone).  
72  
   
Names of Parts  
Front  
Rear  
.
.
1
Zoom/Volume Lever  
1
2
Lens Cover  
0
0
0
During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range.  
During video playback: Adjusts the volume.  
During index screen display: Moves to the next or previous page.  
0
0
Do not touch the lens and lens cover.  
Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording.  
Stereo Microphone  
2
3
4
i.AUTO Button  
0
Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording.  
0
Switches between Intelligent Auto and Manual modes.  
DC Connector  
0
Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery.  
ACCESS (Access) Lamp  
0
Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.  
Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card.  
5
6
POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp  
0
0
0
Lights up: Power "ON"  
Blinks: Charging in progress  
Goes out: Charging finished  
START/STOP Button (Video Recording) /  
d/e (Play/Pause) Button (Video Playback)  
0
0
Starts/stops video recording.  
Starts/pauses video playback.  
7
8
Strap Lock  
0
Allows the grip belt to be removed and used as a hand strap.  
Grip Belt  
0
Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly.  
9
Lens Cover Switch  
0
Opens and closes the lens cover.  
10  
Camera Sensor  
0
Do not cover the internal sensor with your fingers during video  
recording.  
73  
     
Names of Parts  
Bottom  
Interior  
.
1
Speaker  
0
Outputs audio sound during video playback.  
2
3
L (Play/Record) Button  
0
Switches between recording and playback modes.  
UP/< Button  
0
0
UP: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons upward  
<: Reverse search  
.
1
2
Tripod Mounting Hole  
4
5
DOWN/> Button  
0
0
DOWN: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons downward  
>: Forward search  
SD Card Slot  
Insert an optional SD card.  
0
OK/INFO Button  
0
0
0
Confirms the selection. / Displays information as follows.  
Recording: Displays the remaining time and battery power.  
Playback: Displays file information such as recording date.  
3
4
Battery Release Lever  
Battery Mount  
6
AV Connector  
0
Connects to a TV, etc.  
7
8
MENU (Menu) Button  
HDMI Mini Connector  
0
Connects to TV using an HDMI mini cable.  
9
USB Connector  
0
Connects to computer using a USB cable.  
74  
 
Names of Parts  
LCD Monitor  
Video Recording  
12:45  
r
0:00:00 [05:56]  
.
.
1
Video Quality  
1
LCD Monitor  
0
0
Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.  
Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor.  
2
Auto REC  
3
4
5
6
7
Backlight Compensation  
Tele Macro  
Scene Select  
.
Date/Time  
Caution :  
0
Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.  
Doing so may damage or break the screen.  
Image Stabilizer  
8
9
Media  
Recording Mode  
10  
Wind Cut  
11  
12  
13  
Remaining Recording Time  
Scene Counter  
Focus  
14  
15  
Brightness  
Face Priority AE/AF  
75  
   
Indications on the LCD monitor  
Video Playback  
When the unit is not working properly  
Turning Off the Power  
10.10.20011 10:00  
00:12:34  
1
Turn off the power.  
00:01:23  
.
.
1
2
Scene Counter  
2
Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them,  
open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically. (Reset  
complete)  
Operation Indicator  
3
Date/Time  
4
5
Media  
Playback Time  
76  
   
Troubleshooting  
Battery Pack  
Recording  
Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack.  
Recording cannot be performed.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
Set to the recording mode with the L (Play/Record) button.  
When there are multiple light sources and depending on the shooting  
conditions, exposure and focus may not be adjusted correctly in the  
Intelligent Auto mode. In this case, adjust the settings manually.  
Check whether the terminals are dirty.  
If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab  
or something similar.  
If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and  
performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.  
Recording stops automatically.  
Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more  
consecutive hours according to specifications. (It may take some time to  
resume recording.)  
Turn off this unit, wait for a while, and turn it on again. (This unit stops  
automatically to protect the circuit when the temperature rises.)  
Short usage time even after charging.  
Battery deterioration occurs when a battery pack is charged repeatedly.  
Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
The focus is not adjusted automatically.  
Unable to charge the battery pack.  
If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no contrast between  
When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.  
dark and light, adjust the focus manually.  
Check whether the terminals are dirty.  
If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab  
or something similar.  
Using a non-original AC adapter may result in damage to this unit. Be sure  
to use an original AC adapter.  
Wipe the lens with a lens cleaning cloth.  
Cancel manual focus on the manual recording menu.  
The remaining battery display is not correct.  
Zoom does not work.  
Remaining battery power is not displayed when the AC adapter is  
Zoom operation is not available in time-lapse recording.  
To use digital zoom, set “ZOOM” in the menu accordingly.  
connected.  
If this unit 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.  
Mosaic-type noise occurs when recording scenes with fast  
movements or extreme changes in brightness.  
Set the “VIDEO QUALITY” to “UXP” or “XP” for recording.  
77  
   
Troubleshooting  
Card  
No date/time display.  
Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the menu accordingly.  
Cannot insert the SD card.  
Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.  
Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the menu to “ON”.  
Images do not appear on the TV properly.  
Disconnect the cable and connect again.  
Turn off and on this unit again.  
Unable to copy to SD card.  
To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to  
format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media  
settings.  
Images are projected vertically on the TV.  
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”.  
Playback  
Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.  
Sound or video is interrupted.  
Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two  
scenes. This is not a malfunction.  
The image displayed on TV is too small.  
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “16:9”.  
There is no sound.  
When connected to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, proper  
images and sounds are not output.  
Audio sound is not recorded for videos taken in “TIME-LAPSE  
RECORDING”.  
Images and sounds may not be output properly depending on the TV  
connected. In such cases, perform the following operations.  
A Disconnect the HDMI mini cable and connect it again.  
B Turn off and on this unit again.  
The same image is displayed for a long time.  
Replace the SD card. (When the SD card is damaged, difficulty in reading  
the data occurs. This unit will try to play back as much as possible, but it will  
stop eventually if the condition persists.)  
Execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data  
will be deleted.)  
The motion is choppy.  
Replace the SD card. (When the SD card is damaged, difficulty in reading  
the data occurs. This unit will try to play back as much as possible, but it will  
stop eventually if the condition persists.)  
Execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data  
will be deleted.)  
Verify the system requirements of your PC when using Everio MediaBrowser  
4 to play back.  
Cannot find a recorded file.  
Cancel the date search function.  
Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” in the menu. (Video files that have  
damaged management information can be played back.)  
78  
   
Troubleshooting  
Editing/Copying  
Computer  
Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder.  
Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD.  
Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray recorder  
with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable.  
Connect the USB cable correctly.  
If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 is not installed, some  
functions may not work properly.  
Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the  
computer's hard disk (HDD).  
Unable to delete file.  
Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before  
deleting the file.  
Unable to copy files to DVD with a computer.  
To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the  
BACK-UP menu does not disappear.  
While the USB cable is connected, the “BACK UP” menu is displayed.  
computer in use.  
Cannot upload the file to YouTube.  
Check if you have created an account with YouTube. (You need a YouTube  
Unable to turn off the BACK-UP menu.  
Turn off the power of this unit or remove the AC adapter.  
account to upload files to YouTube.)  
Changing videos to the file format for uploading cannot be performed on this  
unit.  
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. in “Click  
for Latest Product Info” in the help file of the provided software Everio  
MediaBrowser 4.  
I am using a Mac computer.  
Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method.  
The computer cannot recognize the SDXC card.  
Confirm and update the OS of your computer.  
79  
 
Troubleshooting  
Screen/Image  
Other Problems  
The LCD monitor is difficult to see.  
The image is grainy.  
The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under  
direct sunlight.  
When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally  
enlarged.  
A band or a ball of bright light appears on the LCD monitor.  
This unit heats up.  
Change the direction of this unit 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 this unit, but this is not a malfunction.)  
This is not a malfunction. (This unit may become warm when used for a long  
time.)  
The language on the display changed.  
The recorded subject is too dark.  
ItmayoccurwhenyouconnectthisunittoaTVwithdifferentlanguagesetting  
Use backlight compensation when the background is bright and the subject  
using an HDMI mini cable.  
is dark.  
Use “NIGHTALIVE” in “SCENE SELECT”.  
HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does  
not work in conjunction with this unit.  
Use “GAIN UP” in the menu.  
Set “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” in the manual settings menu to the "+" side.  
TVs may operate differently depending on the specifications, even if they  
are HDMI-CEC compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions of this unit  
cannot be guaranteed to operate in combination with all the TVs. In such  
cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.  
The recorded subject is too bright.  
Set “BACKLIGHT COMP.” to “OFF” if it is being used.  
The unit operates slowly when switching between modes, or  
when switching the power on or off.  
It is recommended that you copy all files onto your computer, and erase the  
files from this unit. (If there are many recorded files on this unit, it takes time  
for the unit to respond.)  
Set “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” in the manual settings menu to the "-" side.  
The color looks strange. (Too bluish, too reddish, etc.)  
Wait for a while until natural colors are achieved. (It may take some time for  
This unit does not function properly and error messages  
appear.  
This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,  
external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove the AC  
adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.  
white balance to be adjusted.)  
Set “WHITE BALANCE” in the manual settings menu to a setting other than  
“AUTO”. If the colors look unnatural, select “MWB” and adjust accordingly.  
Otherwise, select from “FINE”/“CLOUD”/“HALOGEN” according to the light  
source.  
Make a backup of important recorded data.  
The color looks different.  
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other  
Set “WHITE BALANCE” in the manual settings menu to a setting other than  
“AUTO”. If the colors look unnatural, select “MWB” and adjust accordingly.  
Otherwise, select from “FINE”/“CLOUD”/“HALOGEN” according to the light  
source.  
recording media for storage.  
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.  
There are bright or dark spots on the screen.  
While the LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01%  
of the pixels may be bright spots (red, blue, green) or dark spots. This is not  
a malfunction. The spots will not be recorded.  
80  
 
Troubleshooting  
SCENE QUANTITY EXCEEDED LIMIT  
Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.)  
Error Message?  
CHECK LENS COVER  
Open the lens cover.  
NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW  
Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
FILE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED  
Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.)  
Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set  
the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted.  
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.)  
CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO COLD KEEP CAMERA  
POWER ON PLEASE WAIT  
COMMUNICATION ERROR  
Reconnect the USB cable.  
Turn off this unit and the devices connected to it, and turn them on again.  
Reattach the battery pack.  
Leave this unit turned on for a while.  
If the warning still does not disappear, turn off the power and move the unit  
to a warm place while taking care to avoid a sudden temperature change.  
Turn on the power again after a while.  
MEMORY CARD ERROR!  
Turn off and on this unit again.  
Remove the AC adapter and battery pack, then remove and re-insert the SD  
card.  
Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.  
If the above does not solve the problem, back up your files and execute  
“FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data will be  
deleted.)  
NOT FORMATTED  
Select “OK”, then select “YES” on the “DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT?”  
screen.  
RECORDING FAILURE  
Turn off and on this unit again.  
PLAYBACK FAILED  
Remove and re-insert the SD card.  
Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.  
Insert the SD card before turning on the power.  
Do not subject this unit to any strong impact or vibration.  
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS  
REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK, RECOVER?  
Select “OK” to restore. (Videos that cannot be restored will not be displayed  
on the index screen, but you may be able to play them back using  
“PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” in the menu.)  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
Use files recorded with this unit. (Files recorded with other devices may not  
be playable.)  
THIS FILE IS PROTECTED  
Switch off the “PROTECT/CANCEL” function in the menu.  
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH  
Set the write protect switch of the SD card to off.  
INSUFFICIENT AVAILABLE SPACE  
Delete files, or move files to a computer or other devices.  
Replace the SD card with a new one.  
MAXIMUM QUANTITY RECORDING FOLDERS/FILES HAS  
BEEN REACHED  
Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.)  
81  
 
Maintenance  
Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long  
time.  
Caution :  
0
Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before  
performing any maintenance.  
Camcorder  
0
Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt.  
0
When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent,  
wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.  
Caution :  
0
0
0
Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol. Doing so may  
cause damage to the unit.  
When using a chemical cloth or cleaner, be sure to observe the warning  
labels and instructions of the product.  
Do not leave the device in contact with rubber or plastic products for a long  
time.  
Lens/LCD Monitor  
0
Use a lens blower (commercially available) to remove any dust, and a  
cleaning cloth (commercially available) to wipe off any dirt.  
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
0
Commercially available non-reflective film or protective film can be used.  
However, the screen may appear slightly darker depending on the  
thickness of the film used.  
82  
 
Specifications  
Camera  
Connectors  
Item  
Details  
Item  
Details  
HDMI™ mini connector  
Power supply  
Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V  
Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V  
HDMI output  
connector  
Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to  
“3” (standard))  
AV output  
connector  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 KΩ  
2.4 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to  
“4” (brighter))  
USB connector  
Mini USB Type B, USB 2.0 compliant  
Rated Current Consumption: 1A  
Video  
Dimensions (mm)  
Mass  
50.5 mm x 55.0 mm x 110.5 mm (2-1/8” x 2-1/4” x  
4-3/8”)  
(W x H x D: excluding grip belt)  
Item  
Details  
Approx. 185 g (0.4 lbs) (camera only),  
Approx. 215 g (0.47 lbs) (including supplied battery  
pack)  
Recording/  
Playback format  
AVCHD standard  
Video: AVC/H.264  
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch  
Operating  
Allowable operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C  
(32°F to 104°F)  
Extension  
.MTS  
environment  
Allowable storage temperature: -20°C to 50°C (–  
4°F to 122°F)  
Signal system  
NTSC standard  
Allowable relative humidity: 35 % to 80 %  
Image quality  
(Video)  
UXP  
1920 x 1080 pixels  
Image pickup  
device  
1/5.8” 1,500,000 pixels (BSI CMOS)  
Average Approximate 24 Mbps  
XP  
1920 x 1080 pixels  
Recording area  
(Video)  
750,000 to 1,250,000 pixels  
Average Approximate 17 Mbps  
SP  
1920 x 1080 pixels  
Lens  
F1.8 - 6.3, f= 2.9 mm to 116.0 mm  
35 mm conversion: 42.0 mm to 1,680 mm  
Average Approximate 12 Mbps  
EP  
1920 x 1080 pixels  
Zoom (during video Optical zoom: Up to 40x  
recording)  
Average Approximate 4.8 Mbps  
SSW (AVCHD SD) (16:9)  
720 x 480 pixels (Interlaced)  
Average Approximate 6.2 Mbps  
SEW (AVCHD SD) (16:9)  
720 x 480 pixels (Interlaced)  
Average Approximate 3 Mbps  
Digital zoom: Up to 200x (GZ-E10)  
Digital zoom: Up to 999x (GZ-HM40)  
2.7” wide, 230K pixels, polysilicon color LCD  
SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available)  
Rechargeable battery  
LCD monitor  
Recording media  
Clock battery  
Sound quality  
(Audio)  
48 kHz, 256 kbps  
83  
 
Specifications  
AC Adapter (AC-V11U)  
Item  
Details  
Power supply  
Output  
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
DC 5.2 V, 1 A  
Allowable operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
temperature  
(10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging)  
Dimensions (mm)  
66 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm (2-5/8” x 1-1/8” x 1-7/8”)  
(W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug)  
Mass  
Approx. 71 g (0.15 lbs)  
Battery Pack (BN-VG107U)  
Item  
Details  
Power voltage  
Capacity  
3.5 V - 3.6 V  
700 mAh  
Dimensions (mm)  
31 mm x 21.5 mm x 43 mm (1-1/4” x 7/8” x 1-3/4”)  
(W x H x D)  
Mass  
Approx. 26 g (0.06 lbs)  
Memo :  
0
The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes  
for further improvement without prior notice.  
84  
C2A1111ZAR-SW-VM  
©2011JVCKENWOODCorporation

Advent MITBTSW2 User Manual
Califone TP285 User Manual
Canon Camera Accessories RAW Image Processing, Viewing and Editing Software User Manual
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS User Manual
Fujitsu Siemens Computers Convertible Bump Case none User Manual
GE 2 9079 User Manual
Hypertec PerfectSkin 15 4 N19618NHY User Manual
JBL Car Amplifier GX A3001 User Manual
Jensen XMD1000 User Manual
JVC GR AXM28 User Manual