EN
INSTRUCTIONS
HD MEMORY CAMERA
U
GZ-HM400
Dear Customers
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.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the
camcorder) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to
enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the
operations, refer to the
Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in
the supplied CD-ROM.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10.Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer, or
Trademarks
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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x.v.Color™ is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
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HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
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Licensing, LLC.
Windows® is either registered
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trademark or trademark of
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc.
iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.
Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
use caution when
moving the cart/
apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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If this symbol is shown, it is only valid
in the European Union.
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Easy Start Guide
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Access lamp
blinks: Accessing files
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Do not remove the AC adapter,
the battery pack or the SD
card when the access lamp is
blinking.
The battery pack is not
charged at the time of
purchase.
Battery Pack
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
CAUTION
Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the
batteries specified on page 41.
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EN
Select the city closest to
the area where you use
the camcorder
Date/Time Setting
T
Open the LCD monitor to
Q turn on the camcorder
Power button
LCD monitor
Select [ON] if daylight
saving time is observed
U
V
Select [YES] within
R 10 seconds
Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor. Then touch OK.
Set the date and time
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time
: Moves the cursor to the right
OK: Clock starts
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When the message disappears, press the
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power button for at least 2 seconds to turn
off the power, and then press it again for at
least 2 seconds.
Touch the sensors with your finger. The
sensors do not function if you touch them
with your finger nail or with gloves on.
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Select [CLOCK SETTING]
S
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Video recording
CAUTION
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode
Q
Select recording mode (REC)
R
The mode changes when
you press the button.
The auto recording
indicator appears.
Start recording
S
Remaining space on
the recording media
Record-standby
Video Quality
Press the START/STOP
button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.
Recording
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Playing back
Select playback mode (PLAY)
Q
The mode changes when
you press the button.
Select the desired file
R
S
Index screen
Select
(Touch OK)
F
Playback screen
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)
To view files on TV (Z p. 24)
CAUTION
Do not forget to make copies after recording!
To copy files onto discs (Z p. 26)
To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 28)
To edit files on your computer (Z p. 29)
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Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable... 11
Viewing Files on TV .................................... 24
Playback Operation ...................................... 25
Index ............................................................ 12
Grip Adjustment............................................ 17
Using an SD Card......................................... 18
Uploading Files............................................. 35
Cautions ...................................................... 42
Terms........................................................... 44
Playing Back Files...................................... 22
Video Playback ............................................ 22
Still Image Playback ..................................... 23
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in the
supplied CD-ROM.
In order to view the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS, Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or
Adobe® Reader® must be installed.
Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site:
NOTE
Select your desired language with a single click.
The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.
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How to use the Touch
Sensor
After the menu is displayed on the LCD
monitor:
Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording
media for storage. JVC will not be responsible
for any lost data.
Make a trial recording
Before the actual recording of important data,
make a trial recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the video and
sound have been recorded correctly.
Reset the camcorder if it does not operate
correctly
Close the LCD monitor and remove the power
supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the
camcorder, then reattach it.
QSlide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
RSelect [SET]. (Touch OK.)
Precautions on handling batteries
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/
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VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product
includes patented and other proprietary
technology and is made to be used with the
JVC battery and not with other batteries.
JVC cannot guarantee safety or
performance of this product when it is
operated by other batteries.
If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic
discharge, turn off the power before using it
again.
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A
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the
camcorder immediately and contact
To select an on-screen button appearing on
the left side, touch the portion of the sensor
next to the on-screen button.
Recorded data may be erased while the
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B
To select an on-screen button appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.
camcorder is being repaired or inspected.
Back up all data before requesting repairs or
inspections.
Because camcorders may be used
for demonstration in a shop, the
demonstration mode is set to on by default
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
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GETTING STARTED
Accessories
Shoe Adapter
An optional microphone or light can be
attached to the shoe adapter.
AP-V21U
AC Adapter
BN-VF815U
Battery Pack
Slide the shoe cover
in the direction of the
arrow to reveal the shoe
adapter mounting socket.
Component Cable
AV Cable
Mount the accessory
shoe adapter.
LY37115-001A
USB Cable
Shoe Adapter
Fasten the shoe adapter
to the shoe adapter
mounting socket by
turning the screw in the
direction of the arrow.
RM-V751U
CR2025
Remote Control
Lithium Battery
Pre-installed in the
remote control.
Insert a microphone, etc.
from behind the shoe
adapter.
CD-ROM
Core Filter
NOTE
Do not try to attach a microphone, etc. to the
shoe adapter forcibly.
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
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Preparing the Remote Control
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB
Cable
A battery is included inside the remote control
at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
The core filter reduces interference caused
when connecting to other devices. Connect
the end of the cable with the core filter to the
camcorder.
Beam Effective Area
Remote Sensor
Release the stopper.
Effective distance:
Max. 4 m (13.16 ft)
NOTE
The transmitted beam may not be effective
or may cause incorrect operation when the
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.
3 cm (1-3/16")
To Reinsert the Battery
To be connected to
the camcorder
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock
tab.
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
Wind once.
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Camcorder
Remote Control
! Power Button
# SD Card Slot
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out)
S Up Button
T Skip Backward Button
U Left Button
$ OPEN knob (Z p. 18)
% Speaker
& PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 19, 20, 22, 23)
( SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 20)
) Touch Sensor
V Back Button
W PLAYLIST Button
X START/STOP Button
Y S.SHOT(SNAPSHOT) Button
Z INFO Button
a Skip Forward Button
b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button
c Right Button
* OK Button
+ MENU Button (Z p. 36)
, USB Connector (Z p. 26, 30)
- Mode Switch [!, #]
. EXPORT Button (Z p. 34)
/ DIRECT DISC Button (Z p. 27)
INFO Button (Z p. 21)
d Next Button
0 DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15)
1 UPLOAD Button (Z p. 35)
TITLE Button
e Down Button
f INDEX Button*
g DISP Button
2 Lens
3 Flash (Z p. 21)
4 Shoe Adapter Mounting Socket (Z p. 10)
5 Remote Sensor
6 Zoom Lever (Z p. 21)
Speaker Volume Control
7 Aperture Priority Setting Button [A]
8 Shutter Speed Button [S]
9 USER Button [U]
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen
switches as shown below:
! mode:
Index Screen « Group Index Screen
# mode:
Index Screen « Date Index Screen
Tripod Mounting
: Adjustment dial/SET Button
; FOCUS/BRIGHT Switch
< HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 24)
= Component Connector (Z p. 24)
Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.
>
(headphones) Connector
? DC Connector
@ START/STOP Button (Z p. 19)
A AV Connector (Z p. 25, 28)
B MIC (microphone) Connector
C Stereo Microphone
D Battery Release Button (Z p. 16)
E Tripod Mounting Socket
NOTE
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camcorder.
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Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image
Recording
During Video Recording Only
DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM
! Mode Indicator
# High Speed Recording Indicator
$ Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 35)
% Counter
& Export Mode Indicator (Z p. 34)
( Video Quality
! Selected Recording Mode Indicator
(Z p. 19, 20)
: Auto Mode
@
3: Manual Mode
# Scene Select Indicator
) Remaining Time
$ Effect Mode Indicator
*
REC: (Appears during recording.)
M
% White Balance Indicator
& Tele Macro Mode Indicator
( Zoom Indicator (Z p. 21)
) Recording Medium Indicator
* Focus Assist Indicator
+ Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Indicator
, Monitor Backlight Indicator
- Battery Indicator
: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
MQ
+ Continuous Shooting Indicator
, Shooting Indicator (Z p. 19)
- Wind Cut Indicator
. Microphone Input Level Indicator
/ Event Indicator
0 Sharpness Indicator
1 x.v.Color™
. Date/Time (Z p. 16)
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
0 Aperture Value (F-number)
1 Backlight Compensation Indicator
: Face Detection indicator
During Still Image Recording Only
2 Brightness Control Indicator
.: Photometry Area Control Indicator
3 Shutter Speed
! Mode Indicator
# ISO Sensitivity Indicator (When [GAIN] is
set to [AUTO], there is no indication.)
$ Flash Indicator (Z p. 21)
% Focus Indicator (Z p. 20)
& Image Size
STD
( Image Quality: FINE (fine) or
(standard)
) Remaining Number of Shots
* Shooting Indicator (Z p. 20)
+ Continuous Shooting Indicator
: Bracketing Indicator
, Self-Timer Indicator
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During Video Playback
During Still Image Playback
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DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM
! Mode Indicator
! Mode Indicator
# Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 20)
$ Folder/File Number
% Slide Show Playback Indicator
& Recording Medium Indicator
( Battery Indicator
# High Speed Recording Indicator
$ Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when
playing back a playlist.)
% Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 19)
: Digest Playback Indicator
& Video Quality
) Date/Time (Z p. 16)
( Counter
) Playback Mode
* Face Detection Zoom Indicator
+ Output with 1080p
Playback
Pause
Forward Search
Reverse Search
Forward Slow-Motion
Reverse Slow-Motion
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F
Q
K
J
Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor
Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications
on LCD monitor switch as shown below:
:
:
QF
PQ
In recording mode:
(The number on the left shows speed.)
All indications/Indications for selected
functions
In playback mode:
All indications/Only date and time/No
indications
* Recording Medium Indicator
+ Battery Indicator
, Date/Time (Z p. 16)
- Volume Level Indicator
. Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
/ x.v.Color™
0 Output with 1080p
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Necessary Settings before Use
NOTE
Charging the Battery Pack
You can also use the camcorder with just the
AC adapter.
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The actual recording time may shorten
depending on the recording environment,
such as when recording scenes with fast
moving subject.
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.
1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack, then connect
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the AC adapter.
Date/Time Setting
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
2 Touch MENU.
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
The power/charge lamp blinks to
indicate charging has started.
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When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished.
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4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
Recording
Battery pack Charging time
time
BN-VF808U
1 h 50 m
2 h 40 m
3 h 40 m
1 h 10 m
2 h 25 m
3 h 40 m
BN-VF815U
(Provided)
BN-VF823U
5 Select [CLOCK SETTING].
To check the remaining battery power
See page 21.
To detach the battery pack
6 Select the city closest to the area
where you use the camcorder.
Selected area is highlighted
Principal city of the
selected area
Time difference to
GMT
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7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
Language Setting
observed.
The language on the display can be changed.
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
2 Touch MENU.
8 Set the date and time.
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
Change the setting by using the touch
sensor and select [ ] to set.
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4 Select [LANGUAGE].
9 Select [SAVE].
To reset the setting, select [CANCEL].
Setting the clock to local time when
traveling
After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 16)
5 Select the desired language.
5 Select [AREA SETTING].
To return to the previous screen
Select
.
@
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
Grip Adjustment
6 Select the city closest to the area you
are traveling.
To return to the previous screen
Select
.
@
NOTE
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
Fasten the strap when you grip the
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camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder, please be
careful not to drop it.
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Other Settings
3 Close the SD card cover.
Using an SD Card
The camcorder is programmed to record on
the built-in memory when it is shipped from the
factory.You can change the recording medium
to an SD card.
Operations are confirmed on the following
SD cards.
- Panasonic
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To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
- TOSHIBA
- SanDisk
- ATP
Video recording:
Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
Still image recording:
SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
NOTE
Insert and remove the SD card only while the
power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the
card may be corrupted.
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Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side
of the label.
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Operations are not guaranteed if any other
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SD card than the mentioned above is used.
If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
MultiMediaCards are not supported.
Video data may not be recorded onto the
SD cards on which video data have already
been recorded using the devices from other
manufacturers.
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Change the recording medium
Set [MEDIA SETTINGS]
[REC MEDIA
&
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FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR
IMAGE] to [SD CARD].
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It is recommended to use Class 6 when
recording video in UXP mode.
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NOTE
No SD card is supplied with your camcorder.
Format an SD card when using it for the
first time
Insert an SD card
Preparation:
Press the < (Power) button for more than
2 seconds to turn off the camcorder.
Select [MEDIA SETTINGS]
[FORMAT
&
SD CARD] to format the card.
1 Slide the OPEN knob to open the SD
card cover.
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
OPEN Knob
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files
Video Recording
Slide the mode switch to select
! (video) mode.
Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.
SNAPSHOT
Press START/STOP to start
recording.
Approximate remaining
time for recording
You can also start/stop recording by
selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.
(On-screen recording control)
NOTE
To stop recording
Press START/STOP again.
The video recording mode is automatically
selected when you turn off the camcorder
and then turn on again.
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To view the last recorded scene
Select while recording is paused.
A
If the camcorder is not operated for 5
minutes while the power is on, it turns itself
off automatically to conserve power.
•
Selecting $ during playback deletes that
scene.
To record a still image during video
recording
Press SNAPSHOT.
To change the video quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].
To change the manual recording mode
Select [A/M] twice.
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Recording Files (Continued)
Still Image Recording
Slide the mode switch to select
# (still image) mode.
Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.
Press and hold SNAPSHOT
halfway.
The ? indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.
Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a
still image.
To view the last recorded image
Select
after shooting.
A
Selecting $ during playback deletes that
image.
To change the image quality
Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].
To change the image size
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE].
NOTE
To record still images continuously
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE].
If the camcorder is not operated for 5
minutes while the power is on, it turns itself
off automatically to conserve power.
The sides of still images recorded in 16:9
size may be cut off when printed. Check
whether 16:9 size prints can be printed at
your local print store.
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To change the manual recording mode
Select [A/M] twice.
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NOTE
Zooming
The flash does not work during [CONTINUOUS
SHOOTING] and [BRACKETING].
The flash does not work with the following
SCENE SELECT settings.
[LANDSCAPE] [TWILIGHT] [NIGHT] [SNOW]
[BEACH] [FIREWORKS] [SUNSET]
It is recommended shoot distance within 2 m
(6.6 ft).
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Preparation:
Select ! or # mode.
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Select the recording mode.
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Zoom in
Zoom out
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Checking the Remaining Space on
the Recording Media
T: Telephoto
W: Wide angle
You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or
[T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control)
Preparation:
Select ! mode.
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Zoom ratio (factory-preset)
Select the recording mode.
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! mode
[10X/OPTICAL]
# mode
[10X/OPTICAL]
Press INFO.
Selected recording medium only
To change the maximum zoom ratio
(! mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM].
NOTE
The maximum recording time is displayed for
each video quality mode.
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is
set all the way to W.
To change the video quality
1) Select the video quality.
2) Select [SET].
Flash
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
Preparation:
Select # mode.
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Select the recording mode.
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Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [FLASH].
! mode:
Press INFO and then select
.
;
3 Select the desired setting.
# mode:
Disables this function.
Press INFO.
1 OFF
The flash fires automatically.
AUTO
The flash fires automatically
but reduces the red-eye
phenomenon of the subject’s
eyes.
AUTO
RED-EYE
The flash fires regardless of the
shooting condition.
( ON
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT] or press INFO.
The flash fires. The shutter
speed becomes slower, so
that background can also be
brightened.
SLOW
SYNCHRO
NOTE
The recordable time display should only be used
as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.
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Playing Back Files
Video Playback
Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.
Slide the mode switch to select !
(video) mode.
The index screen appears.
Select the desired file.
To move to the previous or next page
Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.
Operations during Video Playback —
On-screen buttons
To play back a few seconds from the
beginning of each video
Return to the first scene of the file
Go to the first scene of the next file
Return to the index screen
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E
Touch [
].
Reverse search (during playback)
Frame-by-frame playback in reverse
NOTE
direction (during pause)*
In some cases, parts of video other than the
beginning may be played back.
Some video may not be played back at all.
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Playback
:
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F
Q
K
G
Pause
Forward search (during playback)
To delete a video
Frame-by-frame playback in forward
Select $ when playback is stopped.
To change the number of thumbnails
(6 thumbnails/12 thumbnails)
direction (during pause)*
* Slow playback starts when you keep touching
the sensor button under
/
for a while.
E G
Move the zoom lever to [W].
Speaker volume
To zoom in the video during pause
(Remote Control Only)
Press T on the remote control.
+ : Turn up the volume
Press ¡, ¢, £, ¤ on the remote control to
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move the zoom area.
Press and hold W on the remote control to
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cancel zoom in.
— : Turn down the volume
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Still Image Playback
Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.
Slide the mode switch to select #
(still image) mode.
The index screen appears.
Select the desired file.
To move to the previous or next page
Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.
Operations during Still Image Playback
— On-screen buttons
To delete a still image
Select $.
To change the number of thumbnails
(6 thumbnails/12 thumbnails)
Play the slide show in reverse direction
Play the slide show in forward direction
Return to the index screen
Display the previous file
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F
L
N
F
Q
O
Move the zoom lever to [W].
Start the slide show
To zoom in the image during playback
(Remote Control Only)
Press T on the remote control.
End the slide show
Display the next file
Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise
(during playback)
:
Press ¡, ¢, £, ¤ on the remote control to
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move the zoom area.
Press and hold W on the remote control to
•
cancel zoom in.
Rotate 90 degrees clockwise (during
playback)
:
NOTE
The playback zoom does not function while
slide show.
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USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV
This camcorder is designed to be used with
high-definition or NTSC-type color television
signals. It cannot be used with a television of a
different standard.
NOTE
When connecting to the HDMI cable, the
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image or sound may not appear on the TV
properly depending on the TV connected.
In such cases, perform the following
operations.
Connection with TV
1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and
connect it again.
2) Turn off and on the camcorder again.
You can output videos from the HDMI
connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV
connector. Select the connector that best suits
your television.
To connect using the COMPONENT
connector
Preparation:
Turn off all units.
AV Connector
To connect using the HDMI mini
connector
COMPONENT Connector
We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI
cable (High Speed cable).
HDMI Mini Connector
DC Connector
Component
AC Adapter
Cable
To AC Outlet
DC Connector
AC Adapter
AV Cable
HDMI Cable (optional)
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)
To AC Outlet
COMPONENT
Input Connector
Audio L/R Input
Connector
Video Connector
is not in use.
HDMI Connector
NOTE
Change the settings in [COMPONENT
OUTPUT] according to the connection.
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To connect using the AV connector
Playback Operation
AV Connector
After the connection with TV is completed
1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV.
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to
the VCR/DVD recorder)
Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and
set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
input mode.
DC Connector
AC Adapter
4 Start playback on the camcorder.
(Z p. 22, 23)
To display camcorder’s on-screen
display on TV
To AC Outlet
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON].
AV Cable
NOTE
When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™
set to [ON], change the x.v.Color™ setting on
TV. For details, refer to the TV’s instruction
manual.
AV Input Connector
NOTE
Change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to
suit the screen size of your television.
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COPYING
Copying Files
Types of Copying and Connectable Device
Using a BD/DVD Burner
The Camcorder
You can copy files between the
built-in memory and the SD card
with this camcorder alone.
The files in the camcorder can be backed up to
a disc using a BD/DVD burner.
Use one of the following methods to view
•
the disc. (If you try to play back the disc with
incompatible player, the disc may not be
ejected.)
DVD Burner
CU-VD50/CU-VD3
You can copy files recorded on
this camcorder onto discs.
- Playing back the disc in the BD/DVD burner
using the camcorder.
- Playing back the disc using a BD/DVD
burner.*
- Playing back the disc on a PC.*
- Playing back the disc using a BD/DVD player
that supports BD-MV and AVCHD.*
* The DVD must first be finalized using the
camcorder’s menu.
BD Burner
LaCie Model No. 301828
LG Model No.BE06LU10
You can copy files recorded on
this camcorder onto discs.
Only the BD/DVD created from the
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USB External Hard Disk Drive
You can copy files recorded
on this camcorder onto a USB
external hard disk drive.
camcorder can be played by operating the
BD/DVD burner while connected to the
Camcorder.
When connecting the DVD burner CU-VD50
•
to a TV, you can play back the created disc
without using the camcorder. When playing
back disconnect the USB cable.
PC
You can copy files from the
camcorder to a disc using a PC.
Connection with a BD/DVD Burner
Preparation:
VCR/DVD Recorder
Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the
BD/DVD burner.
You can dub video recorded on
this camcorder onto VCR/DVD
recorder.
USB Connector
DC Connector
NOTE
It is recommended to use the JVC DVD
•
burner CU-VD50 or CU-VD3. If you use
CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time
may take approx. 2 times longer than the
time that is described in the instruction
manual of DVD burner.
Recommended USB external hard disk drive
•
Seagate
LaCie
FreeAgent™ Desk series
Design by Neil Poulton series
AC Adapter
USB external hard disk drive with the capacity
over 2 TB cannot be used.
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USB Cable
BD/DVD Burner
To AC Outlet
USB Connector
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NOTE
4 Select [YES] or [NO].
Refer also to the BD/DVD burner’s instruction
manual.
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•
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[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.
•
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or
by playlist.
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When connecting to a DVD burner, use the USB
cable that came with the DVD burner.
When connecting to a BD burner, use a
USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male)
connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is
recommended. Refer to page 35 for information
on contacting JVC.
5 Select [EXECUTE].
The files are copied on the disc. When
[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.
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When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS
•
[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,
change the disc. Remaining files are
copied on the second disc.
Backup All Files
Preparation:
To cancel copying, select [STOP].
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Select ! or # mode.
•
Select built-in memory or SD card to copy
from.
•
Copying Video Files that Have Never
Been Copied
Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD
burner.
When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE
REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type.
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•
Files that have never been copied to the discs
are automatically selected and copied.
1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL] (!
1 Press the < (Power) button for
more than 2 seconds to turn on the
camcorder.
mode) or [SAVE ALL] (# mode).
2 Press DIRECT DISC.
2 Select the desired setting.
3 Select [YES] or [NO].
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or
by playlist.
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•
! mode: [ALL SCENES]
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•
# mode: [ALL IMAGES]
All files in the recording medium are copied.
! mode: [UNSAVED SCENES]
# mode: [UNSAVED IMAGES]
Files that have never been copied are
automatically selected and copied.
4 Select [EXECUTE].
3 Select [EXECUTE].
The files are copied on the disc. When
[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.
•
When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS
•
[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,
change the disc. Remaining files are
copied on the second disc.
To cancel the disc creation, select
[CANCEL].
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Copying Files (Continued)
1 Press the < (Power) button for
more than 2 seconds to turn on the
camcorder.
To quit the screen
1) Select [QUIT].
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].
NOTE
2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
This method can be used to copy video files to
discs in a computer connected to the camcorder.
input mode.
Check that the images from the camcorder
are input correctly to the VCR/DVD
recorder.
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder
Preparation:
3 Play back playlists on the camcorder.
Create a playlist.
Turn off all units.
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1) Touch MENU.
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2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].
3) Select the desired playlist.
4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is
displayed for 5 seconds at the beginning
and the end of the footage.)
To connect using the AV connectors
(analog dubbing)
AV Connector
4 At the point you want to start
dubbing, start recording on the VCR/
DVD recorder.
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s
instruction manual.
To stop dubbing
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.
DC Connector
AC Adapter
To hide the date or icons on the screen
Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]
before dubbing.
Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor
Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications
on LCD monitor switch as shown below:
AV Cable
In recording mode:
To AC Outlet
All indications/Indications for selected
functions
In playback mode:
All indications/Only date and time/No
indications
VCR/DVD Recorder
AV Connector
(Input)
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PC OPERATION
Creating a Disc Using a PC
You can copy the data from the camcorder and
1 Click [Easy Installation].
create a disc using a PC.
Installing the software to the PC
Q
System Requirements
Windows Vista
OS: Windows Vista®
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Home Basic (SP1)
Home Premium (SP1)
(32-bit, pre-installed)
2 Click [Next].
CPU: Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or higher
(Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher
recommended.)
RAM: At least 2 GB
Windows XP
OS: Windows® XP
Home Edition (SP2/SP3)
Professional (SP2/SP3)
(pre-installed)
3 Click [Finish].
CPU: Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or higher
(Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher
recommended.)
RAM: At least 1 GB
Everio MediaBrowser icons are created on
the desktop.
To check the PC specification
Right-click on [Computer] (or [My
Computer]) in the [Start] menu and select
[Properties].
NOTE
Make sure your PC has a recordable BD/
DVD drive.
If your system does not meet the
requirements, it is recommended to copy
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Everio MediaBrowser Player is a software
that plays AVCHD discs on the PC.
(DVD discs cannot be played.)
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files using a BD/DVD burner. (Z p. 26)
To see the Instruction Guide for Everio
MediaBrowser
Preparation:
Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box
appears.
1) Double-click the icon of Everio
MediaBrowser.
2) Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser Help].
Click
Click
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Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued)
Making Backup on the PC
R
3 Click [All volume in camcorder] and
click [Next].
Preparation:
Install the software to the PC.
Make sure that enough free space is left in
the PC’s HDD.
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•
Press the < (Power) button for more than
2 seconds to turn off the camcorder.
•
USB Connector
4 Click [Start].
Power button
USB Cable
Backup starts.
To disconnect the camcorder from the
PC
1) Right-click the icon (Safely Remove
Hardware) on the task bar and select
[Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device].
2) Follow the on-screen instructions and
make sure that the device can be safely
removed.
3) Disconnect the USB cable and close the
LCD monitor.
USB Connector
1 Press the < (Power) button for
more than 2 seconds to turn on the
camcorder.
NOTE
It takes time to back up many videos.
2 Select [BACK UP].
Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.
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Making User Lists to Arrange the
Files
S
5 Click the recording date.
You can make a user list of a certain subject
(such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files
related to the subject into the user list.
Preparation:
Make backup on the PC.
The files recorded on the day are displayed.
1 Double-click the icon to open the
calendar.
6 Drag and drop the file into the user
list.
2 Select [Movies only].
To add other files into the user list, repeat
steps 5 and 6.
3 Click [+].
4 Input the name of the new user list
and click [OK].
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Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued)
Copying Files to a disc
T
4 Drag and drop the file, into the part at
the bottom and click [Next].
Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats.
Select the one that suits your purpose.
DVD-Video
disc:
Suitable if you will give the disc
to your friends and relatives.
AVCHD disc: Suitable for high quality video.
BD:
Suitable for high quality video
with long recording time.
5 Input the disc name, select the top
1 Select the user list and click [Create
menu style and click [Next].
Disc].
6 Click [Start].
2 Select the disc type and click [Next].
NOTE
3 Click [Select files individually] and
When copying video recorded in UXP
•
click [Next].
recording mode to create an AVCHD disc,
the video needs to be converted to XP
recording mode before copying. Therefore,
it may take longer time than copying video
recorded in other modes.
To add all the files onto discs, click [Select
all files displayed], then go to step 5.
Use Everio MediaBrowser Player to play
•
back the disc. Refer to the help of the
provided Everio MediaBrowser software to
operate.
For detail on operating Everio MediaBrowser,
•
click [Help] and refer to [MediaBrowser Help].
Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read
•
[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe® Reader® can
be downloaded from Adobe’s web site:
For assistance in operating the provided
software, refer to the support information.
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(Z p. 35)
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Folder Structure and Extensions
EVERIO_MEM
EVERIO_SD
X = number
Contains the still image folders.
[DCIM]
[XXXJVCSO]
[DCIM]
[XXXJVCSO]
Video files with defective
management information are
saved.
[EXTMOV]
[DEM_XXXX.MTS]
[MOV_XXXX.MTS]
[EXTMOV]
[DEM_XXXX.MTS]
[MOV_XXXX.MTS]
[PRIVATE]
Contains management information
files of event and/or disc creation
information for the files taken with
the camcorder.
[PRIVATE]
[AVCHD]
[BDMV]
[STREAM]
[XXXXX.MTS]
[JVC]
[AVCHD]
[BDMV]
[STREAM]
[XXXXX.MTS]
Video file in AVCHD format
[BACKUP]
[BACKUP]
[CLIPINF]
[CLIPINF]
[PLAYLIST]
[INDEX.BDM]
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]
[PLAYLIST]
[INDEX.BDM]
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]
For Macintosh users
To copy files to a computer
1) Connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable.
2) Select [PLAYBACK ON PC].
3) Click [EVERIO_MEM/EVERIO_SD] displayed on the computer screen.
4) Click
.
Search the files you want referring the folder structure above.
5) Copy files to any folder on the PC (such as the desktop).
Click
Copy
(The screen is the image of Mac OS X.)
To edit files
Use the software compatible with AVCHD/JPEG.
NOTE
Do not move or delete the folders and the files in the camcorder.
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Using with a Portable Media Player
Turning on the Export Mode
To cancel the export setting
Select the file and select [
] again.
You can easily transfer videos recorded in
export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the
export setting turned on are transferred to PC.
For details on transferring, refer to the help of
Everio MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.
To quit the screen
1) Select [DONE].
2) Select [YES].
To confirm the export setting
Press EXPORT on the index screen.
Preparation:
Select ! mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
•
Transferring the Files to PC
Press EXPORT twice.
Preparation:
Install iTunes® on a PC.
1 Connect the camcorder to the PC
with the USB cable.
2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].
To turn off the export mode
Press EXPORT twice.
Making the Export Setting
You can set the recorded videos to be
exported to iTunes®.
Preparation:
Select ! mode.
•
Select the playback mode.
•
1 Press EXPORT.
All the files with the export setting turned
on are transferred to PC.
If you cannot export the file to iTunes®
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”,
“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for
Latest Product Info] in the help of the
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
2 Select the file and select [
].
To check the content of the file, select
[CHECK].
3 Select [DONE].
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Uploading Files to Websites
Turning on the Upload Mode
Uploading Files
You can upload the file to video sharing
websites (YouTube™) easily after recording.
For details on uploading files, refer to the help
of Everio MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.
Preparation:
1 Connect the camcorder to the PC
Select ! mode.
•
with the USB cable.
Select the recording mode.
•
2 Select [UPLOAD].
Press UPLOAD twice.
If you record a file with the upload mode
set on, the recording stops automatically
10 minutes after the recording is started.
The remaining time is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
If you cannot upload the file to
YouTube™
You need your YouTube™ account to
upload files to YouTube™. Create your
account.
•
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”,
•
NOTE
“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for
Latest Product Info] in the help of the
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
The upload mode turns off each time recording
is finished.
Customer Support Information
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.
JVC
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service
following information ready.
Product Name, Model, Problem, Error Message
PC (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB))
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•
Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications
or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.
Pixela
Region
Language
Phone #
USA and Canada
English
+1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, France,
and Spain)
English/German/French/Spanish
+800-1532-4865 (toll-free)
+44-1489-564-764
English/German/French/Spanish/
Italian/Dutch
Other Countries in Europe
Asia (Philippines)
China
English
+63-2-438-0090
Chinese
10800-163-0014 (toll-free)
Please check our website for latest information and downloading.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings
To return to the previous screen
Select @.
1 Touch MENU.
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
2 Select the desired menu.
3 Select the desired setting.
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not
solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions.
Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.
The following phenomena are not malfunctions.
The camcorder heats up when it is used for a long time.
The battery heats up during charging.
When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions
between scenes.
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•
•
LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is recorded.
Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on the LCD monitor.
(The LCD monitor contains 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.01% or fewer pixels may be ineffective.)
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•
Trouble
Action
Connect the AC adapter correctly.
•
•
Recharge the battery pack.
No power is supplied.
[QUICK RESTART] is set to [ON].
The battery is being charged.
•
•
The power/charge lamp
blinks when the LCD
monitor is closed.
Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it
again.
If the camcorder is used for long periods of time in high or low
temperatures, or if the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the
amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.
•
The remaining battery
display is not correct.
•
The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas
such as under direct sunlight.
The LCD monitor is
difficult to see.
•
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Trouble
Action
Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).
•
•
Recording cannot be
performed.
Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by
bright light. This is not a malfunction.
Vertical lines appear on
recorded images.
Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section
between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.
Sound or video are
interrupted.
•
•
Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE] then search the video on
the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management
information can be played back.)
Cancel group display and date search functions.
Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA
FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)
Cannot find a recorded
video.
•
•
If there are many files (such as video) in the camcorder, it takes
time for the camcorder to respond. It is recommended that you
copy all files from the camcorder onto your computer, and erase
the files from the camcorder.
The camcorder operates
slowly when switching
between video mode
and still image mode,
or when switching the
power on or off.
•
Check the remaining battery pack charge.
•
•
(When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.)
When recharging in either a hot or cold environment, ensure that
battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range.
(If the battery pack is being recharged outside the permitted
temperature range, recharging may stop to protect the battery
pack.)
The lamp does not flash
during battery pack
charging.
Replace the battery.
Set [REMOTE] to [ON].
The remote control may not operate outdoors or in places
exposed to strong light.
•
•
•
The remote control does
not work.
You need your YouTube™ account to upload files to YouTube™.
Create your account.
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc.
in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio
MediaBrowser software.
•
•
Cannot upload the file to
YouTube™.
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc.
in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio
MediaBrowser software.
•
Cannot export the file to
iTunes®.
If a malfunction occurs in the built-in memory
!ꢀꢀPerform [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.]. (All data is deleted.)
#ꢀIf this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs.
To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally
!ꢀClose the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the
camcorder, then reattach it.
#ꢀExecute [FACTORY PRESET].
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Warning Indications
Indication
Action
Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the
clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
•
SET DATE/TIME!
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
COMMUNICATING ERROR
•
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY].
Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that
support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camcorder.)
•
•
CANNOT USE IN
VIDEO MODE
Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.
NOT FORMATTED
•
Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
FORMAT ERROR!
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•
DATA DELETION ERROR
Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
•
•
ERROR IN BUILT-IN
MEMORY!
Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)
Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be
used.)
•
•
Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.
Insert the SD card before switching the power on.
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
Do not change the folder name on a computer.
MEMORY CARD ERROR!
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•
•
•
Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.
Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock.
•
•
RECORDING CANCELLED
RECORDING FAILURE
SD card:
Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be
used.)
•
Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.
Insert the SD card before switching the power on.
Built-in memory:
•
•
PLAYBACK FAILED
Do not allow the camcorder to be subject to impact/vibrations.
•
Delete files. Move files to a PC or other devices.
Replace the SD card with a new one.
•
INSUFFICIENT SPACE
•
Select [OK] to restore.
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS
DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS
REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK,
RECOVER?
•
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Specifications
General
Power supply
AC Adapter
Power requirement
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 4.0 W*
* When the monitor backlight is set to
[STANDARD] mode.
AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz
$
Output
DC 11 V
, 1 A
§
Remote Control
Power supply
Rated Current Consumption: 1A
Dimensions (W x H x D)
67 mm x 72 mm x 135 mm
(2-11/16" x 2-7/8" x 5-3/8")
Weight
Approx. 400 g (0.89 lbs)
Approx. 485 g (1.07 lbs) (incl. battery pack)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Operating humidity
DC 3 V
Battery life
Approx. 1 year
(depending on the frequency of use)
Operating distance
Within 4 m (13.16 ft)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm
(1-11/16" x 5/8" x 3-5/8")
Weight
35% to 80%
Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs)
(incl. battery)
Camera/LCD monitor
Pickup
1/2.33" (10,290,000 pixels) progressive CMOS
Lens
Still image
Format
JPEG
F 2.8 to 4.5, f = 6.7 mm to 67.0 mm,
10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter
ø46 mm
LCD monitor
2.8" diagonally measured,
LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Flash
Within 2 m (6.6 ft)
(recommended shooting distance)
Image size
4:3 mode:
3456 x 2592 / 3072 x 2304 /
2592 x 1944 / 1600 x 1200 /
640 x 480
16:9 mode: 3456 x 1944 / 3072 x 1728 /
2592 x 1456 / 1920 x 1080 /
1280 x 720
Image quality
FINE / STANDARD
Video
Connectors
Signal format
1080/60i
AV output
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k
HDMI
HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.Color™)
Component output
Y, Pb, Pr component output
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Pb/Pr: 700 mV (p-p), 75
W
Recording/Playback format
Video:
Audio:
W
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dolby Digital (2ch)
Recording mode (video)
UXP:
XP:
SP:
VBR, average of 24 Mbps
W
VBR, average of 17 Mbps
VBR, average of 12 Mbps
VBR, average of 5 Mbps
W
USB
EP:
Mini USB type A and type B,
USB 2.0 compliant
Headphones
Recording mode (audio)
48 kHz, 256 kbps
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, stereo, analog output
Microphone
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, stereo, analog input
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
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Specifications (Continued)
h: hour/m: minute
Approximate recordable time (for video)
Recording medium
Built-in Memory
32 GB
SDHC Card
8 GB 16 GB
4 GB
20 m
32 GB
2 h 40 m
4 h 00 m
5 h 52 m
14 h 40 m
Quality
UXP
2 h 56 m
4 h 9 m
40 m
1 h 20 m
2 h 00 m
2 h 56 m
7 h 20 m
XP
SP
EP
30 m
1 h 00 m
1 h 28 m
3 h 40 m
5 h 53 m
14 h 44 m
44 m
1 h 50 m
Approximate number of images (for still image)
Recording medium
Built-in
Memory
SD Card
SDHC Card
32 GB 512 MB 1 GB
2 GB
640
4 GB
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Image size/Quality
3456 x 1944 / FINE
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
7730
9999
9760
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
160
250
200
320
280
440
510
810
320
500
400
640
570
890
1270 2570 5180 9999
3456 x 1944 / STANDARD
3072 x 1728 / FINE
1030 2030 4090 8260 9999
820 1620 3260 6590 9999
3072 x 1728 / STANDARD
2592 x 1456 / FINE
1290 2550 5140 9999 9999
1150 2260 4560 9200 9999
1790 3530 7100 9999 9999
2592 x 1456 / STANDARD
1920 x 1080 / FINE
1030 2100 4140 8330 9999 9999
1620 3210 6310 9999 9999 9999
1920 x 1080 / STANDARD
1280 x 720 / FINE
1190 2400 4690 9230 9999 9999 9999
1760 3530 6780 9999 9999 9999 9999
1280 x 720 / STANDARD
3456 x 2592 / FINE
120
190
150
240
210
340
550
880
240
380
300
480
420
680
480
770
610
980
870
960
1930 3860 7810
3456 x 2592 / STANDARD
3072 x 2304 / FINE
1510 3050 6110 9999
1210 2440 4880 9860
1930 3890 7790 9999
1710 3450 6900 9999
STANDARD
3072 x 2304 /
FINE
2592 x 1944 /
2592 x 1944 / STANDARD
1600 x 1200 / FINE
1380 2720 5490 9999 9999
1110 2260 4440 8950 9999 9999
1760 3590 7060 9999 9999 9999
1600 x 1200 / STANDARD
640 x 480 / FINE
3330 6670 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999
5990 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999
640 x 480 / STANDARD
The recordable time and the number of still images are approximate and may differ depending on the
recording environment, the condition of the built-in memory or the SD card, or the remaining battery
power.
ꢂ0 EN
h: hour/m: minute
Required charging/recording time (approx.)
Battery pack
BN-VF808U
Charging time
Recording time
1 h 50 m
2 h 40 m
3 h 40 m
1 h 10 m*
2 h 25 m*
3 h 40 m*
BN-VF815U
(Provided)
BN-VF823U
* When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
EN ꢂ1
Cautions
ATTENTION:
AC Adapter
The product you have purchased is
powered by a rechargeable battery
that is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this
battery.
When using the AC adapter in areas other than
the USA
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to
an AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
Recording Medium
Be sure to follow the guidelines below
to prevent corruption or damage to your
recorded data.
•
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
Do not bend or drop the recording medium,
Plug Adapter
•
or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or
vibrations.
Do not splash the recording medium with water.
•
Do not use, replace, or store the recording
•
medium in locations that are exposed to
strong static electricity or electrical noise.
Do not turn off the camcorder power or
•
Battery Pack
remove the battery or AC adapter during
shooting, playback, or when otherwise
accessing the recording medium.
The supplied battery pack is a Terminals
lithium-ion battery. Before using
the supplied battery pack or an
optional battery pack, be sure
Do not bring the recording medium near
•
objects that have a strong magnetic field or
that emit strong electromagnetic waves.
to read the following cautions:
Do not store the recording medium in locations
•
with high temperature or high humidity.
Do not touch the metal parts.
•
When formatting or erasing data using
the camcorder, only the file administration
information is changed. The data is not
completely erased from the hard disk. If you
want to completely erase all of the data,
we recommend either using commercially
available software that is specially designed for
that purpose, or by physically destroying the
camcorder with a hammer etc.
•
•
To avoid hazards
... do not burn.
•
... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away
from metallic objects when not in use. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
... do not modify or disassemble.
... do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
LCD Monitor
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT
To prevent damage and prolong service life
•
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge within the temperature range of 10°C
to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Cooler temperatures
require longer charging time, or in some cases
stop charging at all.
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the
bottom.
To prolong service life
•
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
Warmer temperatures prevent complete
charging, or in some cases stop charging at all.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery
every 6 months when storing the battery pack
over a long period of time.
... remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
ꢂꢀ EN
To prevent the unit from dropping,
•
Main Unit
Fasten the grip belt securely.
•
When using the camcorder with a tripod,
•
For safety, DO NOT
•
attach the camcorder to the tripod securely.
If the camcorder drops, you may be injured and
the camcorder may be damaged.
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
When a child uses the unit, there must be
parental guidance.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
... place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the
power plug or an AC wall outlet.
... insert any objects in the camcorder.
Avoid using the unit
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
... near a television set.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GZ-HM400U
Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
•
Changes or modifications not approved by
JVC could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures: Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna. Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
DO NOT leave the unit
•
... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit
in high places while a cable is connected may
result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and
the unit falls onto the floor.
To protect the unit, DO NOT
•
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
... swing the soft camcorder case excessively
when the camcorder is inside it.
... place the camcorder in dusty or sandy areas,
such as on a beach.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EN ꢂꢁ
Terms
A
O
AC Adapter ..................................................16, 42
Number of Images .............................................40
AV Connection .............................................25, 28
B
C
On-screen Recording Control ............................19
On-screen Zoom Control ...................................21
Battery Pack ................................................16, 42
BD/DVD Backup ................................................26
BD/DVD Burner .................................................26
P
Playback Zoom ............................................22, 23
CD-ROM ......................................................10, 29
Clock Adjust ......................................................16
Component Connection ....................................24
Copying Files .....................................................26
Q
R
Quick Review ...............................................19, 20
Recording Medium ............................................42
Remaining Battery Power ..................................21
Remaining Recording Time ...............................21
Remote Control ...........................................11, 13
D
Date/Time Setting ...............................................5
Digest Playback .................................................22
Dubbing Playback ..............................................28
E
F
H
I
S
U
Export to Library Mode ......................................34
Flash .................................................................21
HDMI .................................................................24
iTunes ................................................................34
Speaker Volume ................................................22
Uploading Files .................................................35
USB Cable ...................................................26, 30
Y
Z
Viewing Files on TV ...........................................24
YouTube .............................................................35
Zoom .................................................................21
L
Language Setting ..............................................17
LCD Monitor ................................................14, 42
M
Menu Settings ...................................................36
US
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