EN HD MEMORY CAMERA GC-FM2 U GC-WP10 U Waterproof with Audio Recording Detailed User Guide Read this first Before use, be sure to read “Safety Precautions” (P.2) and “Cautions” (P.3) to use the product correctly. GC-WP10 is waterproof. Before use in water, be sure to read "Using the Camcorder in Water" (P.25).
Safety Precautions — Read Before Use — CAUTION If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. (GC-FM2 only) 6.
Cautions — Read Before Use — ... e xpose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. (GC-FM2 only) ... i nsert any objects in the camcorder. • Avoid using the unit ... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove. ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. ... near a television set. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). ...
Cautions (Continued) Battery Waterproof Function (GC-WP10 only) • When using the unit in a low temperature • • Before using the camcorder in water, be environment (10°C (50°F) or below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. Keep the unit warm by keeping it in a pocket when using the unit out of doors in winter. (Do not expose the unit to heat directly such as a pocket warmer.
Daily Maintenance Be sure to turn off the power and detach the cables before performing any maintenance. Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. 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 Camcorder • Do not use benzene or thinner.
Table of Contents Audio Recording Safety Precautions...................................... 2 Cautions.......................................................... 3 Daily Maintenance...................................... 5 Table of Contents........................................ 6 Names and Functions of Components............................................. 7 Indications on LCD Monitor..................... 8 Recording Audio (GC-WP10 only) ..............
Names and Functions of Components GC-WP10 # , + $ ( % & ! . / 0 * ) GC-FM2 , # + ! 2 $ . * / 0 2 ! LCD Monitor # Speaker $ Power Button [ ] % SCREEN LOCK Button (P.26) , Microphone GC-WP10: Stereo GC-FM2: Monaural - AV Connector (P.32) GC-WP10: also serves as Headphones Connector . SD Card Slot (P.12) / USB Connector (P.14, 39) 0 HDMI Mini Connector (P.
Indications on LCD Monitor Top Menu + ! , # . $ * ) ( % & * ) ( % / Recording Mode Playback Mode ! Video Recording Button (P.20) # Still Image Recording Button (P.20) $ Audio Recording Button (P.33) , Video Playback Button - Still image Playback Button . Audio Playback Button (GC-WP10 only) / Recording Select Button (GC-WP10 only) % Time & Play Select Button ( Basic Settings Button (P.44) ) Battery Indicator (P.
During Recording ! + , , + ! # $ % * & ( ) Videos * ) ( ! # $ % & * ( ) & # Still images Videos L $ % Audio (GC-WP10 only) Audio (GC-WP10 only) ! WIND CUT [ON] (P.45) # Headphones Volume Button R ! Counter # Audio Recording Start/Stop Button (P.33) $ Play Select Button % Top Menu Button & Microphone Input Level ( Headphones Volume Buttons ) Remaining Time * Audio Recording File Name (GC-WP10 only) $ AE Select Button (P.
Playback Index Screen 1 ! # + * ! # $ / .- 0 ) , $ ( + % & ( ) Videos/ Videos/ % * Still Images & Audio (GC-WP10 only) Still Images Audio (GC-WP10 only) ! Video (MP4)/ Still Image (JPG) # Previous Page Button $ Recorded Date % Recording Select Button & Eye-Fi SETTING Button (P.42, only when ! Playback Operation # External File Button (P.36) $ Delete Button (P.37) % Recording Select Button & Top Menu Button ( Next Page Button ) Previous Page Button * Volume Button (P.
Getting Started Accessories Dedicated AV Cable USB Cable (Type A – Type B Mini) (GC-WP10 only) Core Filter NOTE Hand Strap (GC-WP10 only) • You can use the hand strap attached to the camcorder under water. USB Extension Cable (GC-FM2 only) Optional accessory Page AC adapter (AC-V10LU) (P.15) SD card / SDHC card / SDXC card (P.12) Eye-Fi card (P.42) Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable GC-WP10: Attach the core filter to the USB cable.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card GC-WP10 1 2 3 4 Press the GC-FM2 button( ) for about 1 second to turn off the camcorder. The power lamp goes out. Open the cover( ). Insert an SD card( ). Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card. Close the terminal cover( ) firmly. To remove an SD card Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight. Be sure to insert the SD card with the power turned off. NOTE • To protect data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
Getting Started Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP, Eye-Fi Video recording Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB), or Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB) For ATP, only Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (up to 16GB) Still image recording/ Audio recording SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB), or SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB) For ATP, only SD card or SDHC card (up to 16GB) • If other SD cards, SDH
Getting Started Charging the Battery GC-WP10 1 2 GC-FM2 Turn off the camcorder by pressing the 1 second. button( ) for about The power lamp goes out. Turn on the computer and connect to the camcorder( ). CHARGE STATUS Charge Lamp Charging Time Blinks: Charging Goes out: Charging finished Approx. 3 h You can confirm the remaining battery level by touching the screen (for about 1 second) during charging. (You cannot confirm the level when the battery is extremely low.
Getting Started • The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge before starting to use the camcorder. • When the battery level is extremely low, the camcorder does not turn on until it is charged even if it is connected to the computer or AC adapter. • Do not turn the computer off or into the sleep mode during charging (the charging will stop). • With some types of computers, charging is possible even when the computer is • turned off.
Getting Started Using the Touchscreen The following are some examples. Touch to Select To select Video/Still Image/Audio on the Top Menu (Audio is for GC-WP10 only.) Touch to return to the Top Menu and select the mode. Recording Playback Touch to start/stop recording. Touch the thumbnail of the desired scene to play back. MEMO • The touchscreen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touchscreen does not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip.
Getting Started To search for the desired scene Press the page switching button ( ) or the date switching button ( ) to search for the desired scene. MEMO • The touchscreen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touchscreen does not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip. • Do not press or rub with excessive force. • If you apply a protect sheet or a sticker, the touchscreen may not respond smoothly. • Do not operate the touchscreen using an object with a sharp or hard tip.
Getting Started Clock Setting SET DATE/TIME! SET YES RETURN NO 1 2 3 •• Press the QUIT CLOCK SETTING button( ) for about 1 second to turn on the camcorder. The power lamp turns on. Touch [YES( )] when the [SET DATE/TIME!] screen appears. Set the date and time( ). 4 • T ouch the month, day, year, hour and minute to select it. Touch to make adjustments. After setting the date and time, touch [SET]. Set the region where you live and touch [SAVE].
Getting Started NOTE • The [SET DATE/TIME!] screen does not appear when the date and time are already set. • The [SET DATE/TIME!] screen appears when the camcorder has not been used for a long time. Charge the battery before setting the clock. (P.14) • When using this unit abroad, change the date and time display to the local time by simply selecting your travel destination in [AREA SETTING]. (P.
Recording Recording Video/Still Images Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. 1 2 3 Press the button( ) for about 1 second to turn on the camcorder. Select video or still image mode( ) from the Top Menu. When you turn on the power, the Top Menu appears only for the first time after purchasing the camcorder. To return to the Top Menu, touch during video or still image recording. Start recording. For Videos Touch the Recording START/STOP button( ).
Recording • For continuous video recordings of long consecutive hours, the file is split into pieces automatically either in every 30 minutes or if the size exceeds 4 GB. • Using the AC adapter (optional), you can record for long consecutive hours. • To prevent the situation of forgetting to turn off the power, if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically. • Brightness of the LCD monitor increases when recording in bright light.
Recording Switching the Image Orientation ( Touch Still Image Recording only) Touch . . Landscape Portrait Image orientation can be changed to correspond to the camera’s orientation. To use functions in landscape mode 1 Touch 2 Select the function to use. . Touch AE, Face Priority AE Switching (P.23) SELF-TIMER Menu Settings (P.45) QUIT 3 Touch Quit. . NOTE • The size of still images differs between the portrait and the landscape modes.
Recording Useful Functions for Recording Adjusting the brightness based on the touched area (Touch AE) Shooting Human Subjects (Face Priority AE) (GC-WP10 only) Preparation: recording Preparation: recording 1 Video/ Still image 1 Touch . (GC-WP10 only) Still image . With every touch, Touch AE and Face Priority AE alternate. Frames appear on human faces in which exposure is automatically adjusted. With every touch, Touch AE and Face Priority AE alternate.
Recording 3 Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) This function 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. Preparation: Video recording 1 Touch the Recording START/ STOP button( ). Touch to display the Top Menu and touch . Recorded Time ( ) Actual Elapsed Time ( ) NOTE 2 • Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording. • Zooming is not available in time-lapse recording.
Recording Using the Camcorder in Water (GC-WP10 only) After use in water, rinse the camcorder with fresh water, then wipe off and dry it well in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight as soon as possible. (P.27) Before use Confirm that there is no foreign material inside the terminal cover. (Foreign material causes ingress of water.) • Make sure that there is no damage to and no • Close the terminal cover firmly. foreign material (hair, lint, sand, dust, fluid etc.
Recording 1 2 3• Press the button( ) for about 1 second to turn on the camcorder. Select Video or Still Image mode( ) on the Top Menu. Press the SCREEN LOCK button( ) for more than 1 second. hen using this unit in water, temporarily disable the touchscreen so that it will W not malfunction with the water pressure. • is displayed on the screen. • Press the Recording button( ) to record. ress the SCREEN LOCK button again, for more than 1 second, to turn off • Pand activate the touchscreen.
Recording After use After use in water or when dusted with sandy dust, rinse the camcorder with fresh water and dry it well as soon as possible. 1 Press the 2 Rinse with fresh water. button for about 1 second to turn off the camcorder. Make sure that the connector cover is closed tightly. Soak and wash in an appropriate depth of still fresh water in basin. Push aside the buttons to wash off the dirt in the gap. Do not rinse with chemicals, soap, neutral detergent or alcohol.
Playback Playing Back on the Camcorder 3 Select a video or still image to play back from the index screen. Video recording/ Still Preparation: image recording 1 Touch . Play back a file. Touch the screen to display screen messages and operation buttons ( ). (They will disappear if touched again.) Operation modes ( ) 2 The camcorder turns to play back mode. Playback Select a file.
Playback Operation Buttons (during Video Repeated Playback of a Part (A-B Repeat) Playback) Preparation: Playback 1 Pause Advances to the next video Returns to the beginning of the scene Video playback Play back the video, then touch at the starting/end points. Forward search Reverse search Forward slow-motion Reverse slow-motion With every touch, the setting toggles as shown below.
Playback Deleting Files Preparation: playback 1 2 Touch Video/ Still image NOTE You can delete the files by touching • during video/still image playback. . Touch the video/still image file to delete. A check mark( ) appears on the selected video/still image. If you touch the video/still image with a check mark, the selection is cancelled. Touch [SEL ALL] to select all the video/still image files. Touch [REL ALL] to cancel all the selection. 3 4 Touch [SET].
Playback Copying a Part in the Video (Trimming) Preparation: 1 5 Video playback Play back the video, then touch . Touch [YES] when the confirmation message appears. When copying finishes, the copied file is added to the index screen. NOTE • When you copy a part of the video, the 2 division point may not be accurate within a 1 second margin of error. Pause playback at the starting point and touch . TRIMMING QUIT 3 Copy starting point ( ) Resume playback, pause at the end point and touch .
Playback Viewing Files on TV Preparation: Turn on the TV. Turn on the power( ) of the camcorder and select the playback mode. • • To connect using the dedicated AV cable (provided)( Yellow ) Video Input Video Input White Audio Input (L) Red Audio Input (R) To connect using the HDMI mini cable (optional)( ) HDMI Terminal Input 1 2 3 Connect the camcorder to a TV. Switch to the TV’s external input connector. Start the playback. (P.28) NOTE • Use the supplied AV cable.
Audio Recording Recording Audio (GC-WP10 only) L 1 2 3 Press the R button( ) for about 1 second to turn on the camcorder. Touch Audio mode( ) on the Top Menu. To return to the Top Menu, touch in the audio recording screen. Touch the Recording START/STOP button( ). Audio recording starts. Touch again to stop audio recording. NOTE • If you record audio 12 hours continuously, it will stop recording automatically.
Audio Playback Playing Back Audio on the Camcorder (GC-WP10 only) 3 You can select and play back the recorded audio from an index screen. Preparation: Audio recording 1 Play back the audio. Touch the PLAY button. L Operation modes ( ) R Playback Pause The camcorder turns to play back mode. 2 Forward search Reverse search Select audio to play back. Adjust the volume ( ) Touch +/– to make adjustments and to quit.
Audio Playback Repeated Audio Playback of a Part (A-B Repeat) Preparation: 1 NOTE • A-B repeat is possible only within one scene. • The setting is canceled if Stop or Audio playback Random Playback is selected after the end point is set. Play back the audio, then touch at the starting/end points. With every touch, the setting toggles as shown below.
Audio Playback Play External Audio Files • Folders and files with double-byte You can play audio files (MP3) recorded with other devices such as computer. Preparation: Audio playback • 1 2 Touch screen. on the audio index • • • Select audio to play back. Touch to return to the normal audio playback. NOTE • You can create up to 3 levels of folders • under [MUSIC]. • You can create up to 50 subfolders per folder. • You can create up to 999 files per folder.
Audio Playback Delete Audio Files (GC-WP10 only) Preparation: 1 Touch 3 4 Audio playback . Touch [SET]. Touch [DELETE] when the confirmation message appears. NOTE You can delete the files by touching • during audio playback. • You cannot delete external audio files. 2 Touch the audio file to delete. SEL ALL REL ALL DELETE SET A check mark appears on the selected audio. If you touch the audio with a check mark, the selection is cancelled.
Audio Playback Copying a Part in the Audio (GC-WP10 only) Preparation: 1 3 Audio playback Play back the audio file, then touch . Resume playback, pause at the end point and touch . TRIMMING SET Copy end point( 2 Pause playback at the starting point and touch 4 5 . QUIT ). Touch [SET]. Touch [YES] when the confirmation message appears. When copying finishes, the copied file is added to the index screen.
Connecting with a Computer Make a Backup on Computer Preparation: Turn on the camcorder and the computer. You can save the recorded videos, still images or audio files on a computer. 1 Connect the camcorder to a computer. GC-WP10 See page 7 for the position of the USB connector on GC-FM2. If the camcorder is not charged, it will not turn on when connected to the computer. 2 3 Windows: Double-click [PICSIO_SD] in [Computer] (or [My Computer]). Mac: Double-click [PICSIO_SD] on the desktop.
Connecting with a Computer Using the Supplied Software For Windows PC Users You can edit videos and still images, or transfer them to iPod or the sharing site (YouTube, etc.) using the supplied software. (Please use another software for DVD or BD creation and buring.) Right click [Computer] (or [My Computer]) in the Start Menu, then select [Properties] and confirm the following items.
Connecting with a Computer • To enable MultiTouch control, Windows 7 and the display compatible to MultiTouch is required. • For details, consult with the manufacturer of your computer. • For details on hardware requirements and customer support information, refer to the following web site. http://loilo.tv/product/15 To start the supplied software Preparation: Turn on the camcorder and the computer. Connect the camcorder to the computer. (P.39) • • 1 2 [Auto Play] window appears.
Connecting with a Computer Using an Eye-Fi Card What is Eye-Fi? Eye-Fi is an SD memory card with wireless LAN function. Using an Eye-Fi card, you can transfer videos and still images to a computer or the web. (An Internet accessible environment and a wireless LAN router are separately required.) Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions.
Connecting with a Computer • We recommend using the AC adapter (optional: AC-V10LU/JVC) when transferring files of large size. • If it doesn't operate properly, first confirm that the settings of the Eye-Fi card are correct and try the data transfer using other equipment. • Do not use the camcorder in places where wireless use is prohibited such as on a plane. • For the latest information on the Eye-Fi card, refer to the website of Eye-Fi, Inc. (http://www.eye.fi/).
Menu Using the Menu 4 You can make various settings using the menu. Touch the item to set. AUTO Basic Settings 1 Touch Menu. 480p and display the Top Touch screen. Touch 2 to return to the previous to quit the setting. Menu Settings (during Video/Still Image recording) Touch the Basic Settings button. 1 Video recording: Touch the Menu Settings button. Still image recording: Touch the Effect button. (P.9) The Basic Settings screen appears. 3 Touch the desired settings.
Menu Basic Settings Eye-Fi SETTING OFF: Does not transfer the files. ON: Transfers video/still image files automatically. indicates the default setting. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING: Resets the current time or changes the settings. AREA SETTING: Sets to the local time when using this unit abroad simply by selecting the destination. DST SETTING: Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the travel destination.
Further Information Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ section on JVC’s website (http://www.jvc.com). The following phenomena are not malfunctions. LCD monitor momentarily becomes red or black when sunlight is recorded. Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on the LCD monitor.
Further Information Trouble Recording video/still image/audio cannot be performed. During recording Recording stops automatically. Action Page Check the video/still image/audio recording mode. Select recording mode. 20, 33 20 • • off the power, wait for a while, and start • Turn recording again. (This unit stops automatically to protect the circuit when the temperature rises.
Further Information Trouble Action LCD monitor may not be clearly visible if used in • The bright areas such as under direct sunlight. the direction of this unit to prevent the light • Change source from coming into view. (A band of bright The LCD monitor is difficult to see. Other Problems A band of bright light appears on the LCD monitor. Page – – light may appear when there is a bright light source near this unit, but this is not a malfunction.
Further Information Specifications Camera Zoom Digital zoom: Up to 4x Power consumption Video recording format 2.2 W Video: Mpeg-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC 48 kHz 16 bit 256 kbps (2ch) GC-WP10: stereo sound GC-FM2: monaural sound Dimensions (W × H × D) GC-WP10: 60 mm × 101 mm × 25 mm (2-3/8" × 4" ×1") GC-FM2 : 53 mm × 102 mm × 22 mm (2-1/8" × 4-1/16" × 7/8") Still image recording format JPEG standard Continuous shooting speed: approx. 1.5 shots/second Weight GC-WP10: 147 g (0.
Further Information Approximate Time/Number of Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Type SDHC Card Quality SDXC Card 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB HD 1080 1920 × 1080 30 frames/second (Average 12 Mbps VBR) 40 m 2 h 50 m 11 h 40 m HD 720 1280 × 720 60 frames/second (Average 12 Mbps VBR) 40 m 2 h 50 m 11 h 40 m iFrame 960 × 540 30 frames/second (Average 24 Mbps VBR) 20 m 1 h 20 m 5 h 50 m QHD 960 × 540 30 frames/second (Average 5 Mbps VBR) 1 h 40 m 6 h 40 m 27 h 30 m • The above recordi
Further Information Approximate Audio Recording Time (GC-WP10 only) SDHC Card Sound quality MP3 44.1 kHz 16 bit Stereo (128 kbps CBR) SDXC Card 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 66 h 40 m 135 h 40 m 1093 h • The above recording time is approximate.
Further Information Customer Support Information Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. JVC When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.
Index A M A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 35 Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 O B Operation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 34 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 R Recording in water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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