EN GUIDEBOOK ENGLISH LYT2008-009B-M CAMCORDER GZ-MS120 EK GZ-MS95 EK Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. GZ-MS120_95EK_GB_EN.
Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
Products Notice: Battery The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead. [European Union] These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life.
Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the SD card when the lamp is blinking. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION • Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Q S Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Power button ( ) SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME @ T LCD monitor R Select [CLOCK SETTING] ENGLISH Date/Time Setting QUIT Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder AREA SETTING Select [YES] within 10 seconds GMT : 1.1.2009 01:00 SET Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. (Z p.
Video Recording CAUTION • Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Q Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode R Select recording mode The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. S Start recording REC Remaining space on the SD Card Video Quality Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. Record-standby [ 4 h 59 m ] 0:04:01 REC Recording GZ-MS120_95EK_GB_EN.
ENGLISH Playing Back Q Select playback mode The mode changes when you press the button. R Select the desired file Index screen VIDEO PLAYBACK DIGEST S 1/2 01. 11. 2009 16:55 , Select (Touch OK) Playback screen B J 0:00:42 K 1. 11. 2009 16:55 Q L J K L To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 24) L To view files on TV (Z p. 31) CAUTION Do not forget to make copies after recording! • To copy files onto DVD discs (Z p.
Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories........................................... 11 Attaching the Core Filter............................... 11 EDITING Managing Files....................................... 32 Index....................................................... 12 Indications on LCD Monitor.................. 14 Necessary Settings before Use............ 16 Capturing a Still Image from a Video............ 32 Deleting Files................................................ 32 Protecting Files..........
After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: VIDEO DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT l ON-SCREEN DISPLAY GETTING STARTED Q ENGLISH How to use the Touch Sensor SWITCH DISPLAYED CONTENTS SET QUIT Q Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.) USING WITH TV A RECORDING/ PLAYBACK R B To select an on-screen button appearing at the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons underneath them.
Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (Z p. 41) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. We recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording and the actual recording.
Accessories ENGLISH or AV Cable USB Cable Power Cord BN-VF808U Battery Pack CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) GETTING STARTED AP-V20M/AP-V14E AC Adapter Lens Cap (Z 11) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Release the stopper.
GETTING STARTED Index B A DC DC NOTE • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Be careful not to cover 4, 5 and 6 during shooting. 12 GZ-MS120_95EK_GB_EN.
Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) OK Button MENU Button Power Button [ ] UPLOAD Button (Z p. 53) PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 20, 21, 24, 25) Mode Switch [!, #] DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 42) INFO Button (Z p. 22, 23, 35) + SD Card Slot , EXPORT Button (Z p. 51) - AV Connector (Z p. 31, 50) GETTING STARTED ! # $ % & ( ) * ENGLISH Camcorder . START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (Z p. 24) 1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector [ 2 ] (Z p.
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording 1. 11. 2009 During Video Recording Only 16:55 ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 28) @ : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) % ��������������������� LED Light Indicator (Z p. 22) & Scene Select Indicator (Z p. 29) ( Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 20, 21) ) Zoom Indicator (Z p.
During Still Image Playback ENGLISH During Video Playback GETTING STARTED 8 1.11.2009 1.11.2009 16:55 ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 39) $ Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 56) % Counter & Playback Mode F: Playback Q: Pause K: Forward Search J: Reverse Search G: Forward Slow-Motion E: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) ( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Z p.
Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 L To detach the battery pack Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Attach the ���������������������������� battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • With the “” (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter.
6 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. CLOCK ADJUST Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. Selected area is highlighted AREA SETTING Principal city of the selected area Time difference to GMT 7 GMT : 1. 11.2009 16:55 SET QUIT SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 8 The language on the display can be changed.
Other Settings Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting Adjust the strap and fasten. Grip Strap Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod. Bottom of the camcorder Fasten Tab NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you open the fasten. Please pull the tab to open it. • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop.
NOTE • Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted. • Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. R Change the recording medium The camcorder is programmed to record on SLOT A when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording medium to SLOT B. GETTING STARTED If you want to record to an SD card, the following operations need to be performed. • Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select recording mode. PLAY/REC SNAPSHOT B 0 : 00 : 00 Press START/STOP to start recording. B 0 : 00 : 01 REC Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.
ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. L To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Selecting * during playback deletes that image.
Recording Files (Continued) Checking the Remaining Battery Power Zooming Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! mode: W: Wide angle T: Telephoto Press INFO three times or INFO and then select ;. # mode: Press INFO. You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor.
Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. Press the INFO button once (Slot A) or twice (Slot B). INFO MAX RECORDING TIME SLOT A 14h27m B C 21h25m D E 28h27m 75h12m FREE USED SET QUIT If you select an ������������������������������� event to register the file to before starting recording, you can find the file easily at playback. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].
Playing Back Files Video Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 PLAY/REC 01. 11. 2009 16:45 DIGEST , The index screen appears. Select the desired file. L To move to the previous or next page Touch [] or [] for over a second. L To play back a few seconds from each select scene of the recorded videos Touch [DIGEST].
ENGLISH Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. IMAGE PLAYBACK 1/2 PLAY/REC The index screen appears. RECORDING/ PLAYBACK 01. 11. 2009 16:55 , Select the desired file. L To move to the previous or next page Touch [] or [] for over a second. L To delete a still image Select *.
Playing Back Files (Continued) Date Index Screen File Search Function You can search the desired file by the recording date. Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode. ! Group Index Screen You can search the desired file by the group. The group is created automatically based on recording date and time. And the contents of the group are changed when adding/deleting or editing scenes. 1 2 Select . In case of # mode, go to step 3. Select [SEARCH DATE].
You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. (Z p. 23) After searching by the event, you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search. Select 2 Select [SEARCH EVENT]. . VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 GROUP SEARCH DATE An MOD file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management information is corrupted. Follow the procedure below to play back the MPG files in the EXTMOV folder. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Touch MENU.
Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually. Changing to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Manual Setting in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. VIDEO Select [A/M] twice. M B MANUAL SETTING ¤ D LIGHT [4 h 59 m] 1 REGISTER EVENT n VIDEO QUALITY C USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED SET QUIT 3 Select the desired menu.
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function. 5 NIGHT : Records with more sensitivity in dim locations by SCENE SELECT Adjusts the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. [AUTO] : The focus is adjusted automatically. FOCUS Adjusts the focus. 3 MANUAL : @ A : Adjusts the focus manually. (When zooming, the RECORDING/ PLAYBACK adjusting the shutter speed automatically. TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural.
Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset @ [AUTO] : White balance is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL : B MWB : Adjusts the white balance manually depending on WB WB Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording. the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears.
Viewing Files on TV Connection with TV You can output videos from the AV connector. L To connect using the AV connector. After the connection with TV is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. DC Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) 4 RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Preparation: • Turn off all units.
EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again. (Z p.
Deleting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 32) After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 32) 3 3 Select [FILE SELECT]. Select [DELETE ALL]. VIDEO DELETE VIDEO DELETE CURRENT CURRENT FILE SELECT FILE SELECT 4 ENGLISH Deleting Selected Files DELETE ALL DELETE ALL SELECT AND DELETE SCENE SET DELETE ALL SCENES SET QUIT Select the desired file and select *. VIDEO DELETE 4 QUIT Select [YES]. VIDEO DELETE 1/2 DELETE ALL? (EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE) CHECK QUIT EXEC.
Managing Files (Continued) Protecting Selected Files Protecting Files After performing steps 1-3 Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode. 4 Select [FILE SELECT]. PROTECT/CANCEL 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL SELECT AND PROTECT SCENE SET QUIT VIDEO 5 EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE Select the desired file and select x. VIDEO PROTECT EDIT 1/2 CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 Select [PROTECT/CANCEL].
Viewing ����������������� File Information After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 34) 4 Select [PROTECT ALL]. PROTECT/CANCEL CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL Preparation: ! mode: Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. # mode: Play back the still image. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. ENGLISH Protecting All Files CANCEL ALL PROTECT ALL SCENES SET 5 QUIT Press INFO. 2/2 VIDEO PLAYBACK DIRECT DVD Select [YES].
Managing Files (Continued) Changing the Event Registration 6 Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. Select a new event. To cancel the event registration, select [CANCEL]. CHANGE EVENT REG. SPORTS 1 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. SET QUIT CANCEL Changing the Event of the Selected Files VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE After performing steps 1-3 EDIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 4 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE]. CHANGE EVENT REG.
Select [SET] at the end point. It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed. You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file. J Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. SET 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. TRIM (UNTIL HERE) S CANCEL 7 VIDEO 0 : 08 : 05 K QUIT Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].
Playlists It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference. 5 Select the file to add to playlist. 01.11.2009 Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. FROM SCENE TOTAL 00h10m SELECT Creating ���������� Playlists CHECK QUIT To preview scenes, select the file and select [CHECK]. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT PLAYLIST]. 6 Select the insertion point. 01.11.
Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST]. Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 38) VIDEO $ DELETE UPLOAD SETTINGS SEARCH v PLAYBACK PLAYLIST PLAY BACK ORIGINAL VIDEO IN SET QUIT 3 ENGLISH Playing Back Playlists 3 Select [EDIT]. 4 Select the playlist you want to edit. Select the playlist. PLAYBACK PLAYLIST To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8.
COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Copying/Moving Files You can copy or move files between the Slot A and Slot B of the SD cards. ! mode # mode DVD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3) You can copy video files recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z right column) VCR/DVD Recorder You can dub video files recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z p. 50) Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode. • Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot.
Select the direction. [SLOT A SLOT B] or [SLOT B SLOT A] COPY VIDEO SELECT COPY DIRECTION SLOT A SLOT B SLOT B SLOT A 5 Select the desired menu. COPY VIDEO COPY ALL SELECT AND COPY QUIT • [COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]: 1) Select the desired file, and touch OK. The s mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step. 2) Select [EXEC]. The disc is automatically finalized so that it can be played on other devices. After finalizing, the disc is a play-only disc, so no more files can be added.
Copying Files (Continued) 5 Backup All Files Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. • Select ! mode. 1 • The files are copied on the disc. When [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK. • When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS [STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Remaining files are copied on the second disc. • To cancel copying, select [STOP]. Select [CREATE FROM ALL].
3 Select the desired disc number. DVD CREATION LIST Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. • Select ! mode. 1 ALL(TOTAL:3) DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 SET Select [SELECT AND CREATE]. CREATE DVD SELECT AND CREATE CREATE DUPLICATE PLAYBACK COPY PREFERRED VIDEOS SET Select the desired menu. 4 Select [YES] or [NO]. 5 Select [EXECUTE].
Copying Files (Continued) L To play back the created disc using the camcorder 1) Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. 2) Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the DVD burner. 3) Select [PLAYBACK]. 4) Select the desired folder. 5) Select the creation date of the disc. 6) Select the desired file. To return to the previous screen, select @. Digest Playback You can play back a few seconds from each select scene of the recorded videos in the created DVD.
You can copy the data from the camcorder and create a DVD using a PC. Q Installing the software to the PC Preparation: Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box appears. 1 ENGLISH Creating a DVD using a PC Click [Easy Installation]. System Requirements Windows Vista OS: Windows Vista® Home Basic (SP1) Home Premium (SP1) (32-bit, pre-installed) CPU: Either one of the following: Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher Intel® Pentium® M, 1.
Copying Files (Continued) R Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s hardisk. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. DC Connector AC Adapter 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Select [BACK UP]. USB MENU CREATE DVD UPLOAD EXPORT TO LIBRARY BACK-UP To AC Outlet SAVE RECORDED VIDEO/STILL SET QUIT Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC. 3 Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next].
5 Double-click the recording date. You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. ENGLISH S Making User Lists to Arrange the Files Preparation: Make backup on the PC. 1 Double-click the icon and open the calendar. 2 Select [Movies only]. The files recorded on the day are displayed. 6 Drag the file and drop into the user list. To add other files into the user list, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Copying Files (Continued) T Copying Files to a DVD 5 Click [Start]. Preparation: Use a recordable DVD disc. (It is recommended to use a DVD-R disc.) 1 Select the user list and click [Create Disc]. NOTE • For detail on operating Everio MediaBrowser, click [Help] and refer to “MediaBrowser Help”. ® Reader® must be installed to read “MediaBrowser Help”. Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.
X = number Recording medium Contains the still image folders. [DCIM] ENGLISH Folder Structure and Extensions [XXXJVCSO] [MGR_INFO] Contains the video file folders. Management information* for the media as a whole [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] Management information* Video file Management information* for the video files [SD_VIDEO] [PRGXXX] [EXTMOV] Video file which management information is corrupted. [MOV_XXX.
Copying Files (Continued) Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • Turn off all units. 1 2 (analog dubbing) DC Connector Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder. L To connect using the AV connectors AV Connector Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 3 Play back playlists on the camcorder. 1) 2) 3) 4) AV 4 AC Adapter AV Cable Touch MENU. Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].
Using with a Portable Media Player You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. Changing the Export Setting You can set the recorded videos to the export setting. ENGLISH Turning on the Export Mode Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode.
Using with a Portable Media Player (Continued) Transferring the Files to PC Preparation: • Install iTunes® on a PC. http://www.apple.com/itunes/ 1 2 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. USB MENU CREATE DVD UPLOAD EXPORT TO LIBRARY BACK-UP EASY VIDEO REGISTRATION SET QUIT All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. LCannot export the file to iTunes® • Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc.
Uploading Files to Websites You can upload the file to video sharing websites (YouTube™) quickly after recording. For more information on YouTube™, visit YouTube™ website: http://www.youtube.com/ Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. Press UPLOAD twice. UPLOAD Upload Trimming You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file ready for uploading. ENGLISH Turning on the Upload Mode Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode.
Uploading Files to Websites (Continued) 6 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE]. SET For details on uploading files, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM. CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE REDEFINE AREA S 0 : 12 : 05 SET E 0 : 08 : 05 QUIT To set the start/end point again, select [REDEFINE AREA]. 7 Uploading Files Select [YES]. When copying is finished, the copied file is added to the index screen. 1 2 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. Select [UPLOAD].
MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings Touch MENU. 2 Select the desired menu. L To return to the previous screen Select @. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. VIDEO ENGLISH 1 REGISTER EVENT n VIDEO QUALITY B q 0 @ ZOOM DIS @ IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO SET 3 QUIT Select the desired setting. VIDEO REGISTER EVENT OFF 1QUALITY n VIDEO C q 0 0 ON @ ZOOM DIS SET Mode ! # ! # QUIT Menus MANUAL SETTING D LIGHT REGISTER EVENT Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset See page 28.
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Mode ! Menus n VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality. IMAGE QUALITY # n Sets the image quality. Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [ULTRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY [FINE] / STANDARD 35X/OPTICAL / [70X/DIGITAL] / 800X/DIGITAL ! @ ����� ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio. NOTE Optical zoom is used up to [35X/OPTICAL]. Digital zoom is used from more than [35X/OPTICAL] up to the selected zoom ratio. OFF : Disables the function. [ON] : Activates the function.
l ������������������ ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Displays indication modes on LCD monitor. DISPLAY SETTINGS Select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] on Video Playback or Image Playback Mode. OFF / [DISPLAY ALL] / DISPLAY DATE ONLY / DISPLAY DATE 5 SEC. Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. 9 ��������� LANGUAGE Sets the display language. [ENGLISH] See page 17. : CLOCK ADJUST See page 16 Sets the time. ; ������������������� DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the date and time display format.
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Menus REC �������������� RECORD BUTTON Enables the recording button [REC] on the LCD monitor. & QUICK RESTART Enables the camcorder to start up quickly when you turn off the camcorder and then on again within 5 minutes by closing and opening the LCD monitor. UPDATE Updates and improves the system software. Z FACTORY PRESET Returns all the camcorder settings to their default values.
FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting The following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up when it is used for a long time. • The battery heats up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes. • LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is recorded. • Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on the LCD monitor. (The LCD monitor contains 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Recording cannot be performed. Action • SD card is full. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD card. • Insert a commercially available SD card, and set each of the Recording stops by itself. The recorded subject is too dark. The recorded subject is too bright. Recording Digital zoom does not work. The focus is not adjusted automatically. The color looks strange. (Too bluish, too reddish, etc) White balance setting cannot be activated.
Action • Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. • Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index Playback Cannot find a recorded video/image. Some functions cannot be used when playing back a backup DVD through a DVD burner connected to the camcorder. ENGLISH Trouble Sound or video are interrupted. screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action Other problems The camcorder operates slowly when switching between video mode and still image mode, or when switching the power on or off. • If there are many files (such as video) in the camcorder, it takes time for the camcorder to respond. It is recommended that you copy all files from the camcorder onto your computer, and erase the files from the camcorder. The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging. • Check the remaining battery pack charge.
Warning Indications SET DATE/TIME! COMMUNICATING ERROR NOT FORMATTED FORMAT ERROR! DATA DELETION ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR! Action • Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. ENGLISH Indication • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting. • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
Warning Indications (Continued) Indication VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/ PLAYBACK, RECOVER? UNSUPPORTED FILE! THIS FILE IS PROTECTED INSUFFICIENT SPACE NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS/FILES HAS BEEN REACHED Action • Select [OK] to restore. • Use files recorded with the camcorder. (Files recorded with other device may not be played back.) • Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU. • Delete files.
Action • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc. (A DVD-RW disc can be initialized.) FINALIZATION FAILED • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc. NO FILES • Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #). ENGLISH Indication DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. L To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth.
Specifications L General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 1.8 W* L AC adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 11 V ,1A § * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Dimensions (W x H x D) L Still image Weight Image quality 54.5 mm x 65 mm x 112.5 mm Format JPEG Image size 1 mode: 832 x 624 2 modes: FINE/STANDARD Approx. 235 g Approx. 285 g (incl.
hr: hour/min: minute Recording medium SD or SDHC Card 256 MB Quality 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. FINE 5 min. 10 min. 21 min. 43 min. NORMAL 6 min. 13 min. 29 min. 1 hr. ECONOMY 18 min. 36 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 4 GB 1 hr. 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. 9 hr. 55 min. 3 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 40 min. 7 hr. 30 min. 7 hr. 30 min. 11 hr. 20 min. 20 hr. 40 hr.
Cautions Battery Pack The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: Recording Medium (SD Card) Terminals • • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. • Do not splash the recording medium with water. • Do not use, replace, or store the recording To avoid hazards •... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals.
• [European Union] This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany FURTHER INFORMATION For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. ...
JVC Software Licence Agreement JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program.
This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach.
Terms A AC Adapter .................................................. 16, 68 M Manual Recording . ............................................ 28 B Backlight Compensation .................................... 28 N Number of Images ............................................. 67 O On-screen Recording Control ............................ 20 Adjust Brightness . ............................................. 29 Auto Power Off . ................................................. 57 AV Connection...............
