JVC 1208YDR YG MD User Manual

LYT2019-002A-M  
EN  
GUIDEBOOK  
MEMORY CAMERA  
GZ-MS130U  
Dear Customer  
Thank you for purchasing  
this memory camera. Before  
use, please read the safety  
information and precautions  
contained in pages 2 and 3 to  
ensure safe use of this product.  
For Future Reference:  
Enter the Model No. (located  
on the bottom of the memory  
camera) and Serial No. (located  
on the battery pack mount of the  
memory camera below.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
 
Remember that this camcorder is intended for  
private consumer use only.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
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.  
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.)  
Trademarks  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Windows® is either a registered trademark or  
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple  
Inc.  
YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks  
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.  
10.Use only with the cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by  
the manufacturer,  
or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart  
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered  
in the U. S. and other countries.  
Other product and company names included  
in this instruction manual are trademarks  
and/or registered trademarks of their respective  
holders.  
is used, 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.  
If this symbol is shown, it is only  
valid in the European Union.  
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 lamp is blinking.  
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. If you use any other battery packs besides  
JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.  
Grip Adjustment  
Adjust the strap and fasten.  
Grip strap  
Do not pull the strap when you open the  
fasten. Please use the tab to open it.  
Fasten the strap when you grip the  
camcorder.  
When carrying the camcorder, please be  
careful not to drop it.  
Tab  
Fasten  
Date/Time Setting  
Select [CLOCK SETTING]  
S
T
Open the LCD monitor to  
CLOCK ADJUST  
CLOCK SETTING  
turn on the camcorder  
Q
AREA SETTING  
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
Power Button  
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME  
QUIT  
SET  
Select the city closest to  
the area where you use  
the camcorder  
AREA SETTING  
LCD monitor  
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM  
QUIT  
SET  
Select [YES] within  
10 seconds  
R
Slide your finger up and down on  
the sensor. Then touch OK.  
Select [ON] if daylight  
Usaving time is effective.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)  
YES  
NO  
OFF  
SET  
NOV. 1. 2009 04.55PM  
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
QUIT  
SET  
R
When the message disappears, press the  
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.  
Set the date and time  
V
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time  
}: Moves the cursor to the right  
OK: Clock starts  
CLOCK SETTING  
DATE  
TIME  
NOV  
1
2009  
4
55  
PM  
GMT+ 9:00  
QUIT  
SAVE  
 
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  
R
PLAY/REC  
The mode changes  
when you press the  
button.  
The auto recording  
indicator appears.  
[
]
4 h 59 m  
0 : 04 : 01  
M
Start recording  
S
Remaining space on built-in  
memory or SD card  
Record-  
standby  
Video  
Quality  
Press the START/  
STOP button to start  
recording, and press  
it again to stop.  
C
D
[
]
4 h 59 m  
0 : 04 : 01  
REC  
Recording  
Playing back  
Select playback mode  
Q
R
S
PLAY/REC  
The mode changes when  
you press the button.  
Select the desired file  
Index screen  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
1/2  
NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM  
DIGEST  
Select F(Touch OK)  
Playback screen  
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z pg. 26)  
To view files on TV (Z pg. 33)  
L
L
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.  
CAUTION  
Don’t forget to make copies after recording!  
To copy files onto DVD discs (Z pg. 43)  
To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z pg. 53)  
To play back a created DVD disc (Z pg. 46)  
To edit files on your computer (Z pg. 47)  
JVC Software Licence Agreement  
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any our products accompanying the Program.  
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TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO  
READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING  
OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM  
NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR”  
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Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You  
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You acknowledge that all copyrights and other  
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incorporated in Your PC.  
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solely for your personal backup or archival  
purposes.  
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except to the extent that expressly permitted  
by applicable law.  
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the Program, and may not distribute, rent,  
lease or transfer the Program to any third  
party or otherwise let them use the Program.  
NOTE  
6 TERM  
If You acquired the Program in Germany, the  
provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty)  
and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be  
replaced with those of the German version of this  
Agreement.  
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.  
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without giving any notice to You. In this event,  
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caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement  
be terminated, You must immediately destroy the  
Program stored in Your machine (including the  
erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no  
longer own such Program.  
CAUTIONS:  
Operate this equipment according to the  
operating procedures described in this manual.  
Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any  
other CD-ROM to run this software.  
Do not attempt to modify this software.  
Changes or modifications not approved by  
JVC could void user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
7 EXPORT CONTROL  
You agree that You will not ship, transfer or  
export the Program or underlying information  
and technology to any countries to which Japan  
and other relevant countries have initiated an  
embargo on such goods.  
How to handle a CD-ROM  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror  
surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do  
not write anything or put a sticker on either  
the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM  
gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth  
outward from the center hole.  
8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER  
If You are an agency of the United States of  
America (the “Government”), You acknowledge  
JVC’s representation that the Program is  
a “Commercial Item” as defined in Federal  
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g)  
consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer  
Software” as those items are used at FAR part  
12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same  
use rights JVC grants all commercial end users  
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or  
cleaning spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
9 GENERAL  
(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion  
or other alternation of or to this Agreement  
will be valid unless reduced to writing and  
signed by an authorized representative of  
JVC.  
You can find the latest information (in  
English) on the provided software program at  
our world wide web server at  
(2) If any part of this Agreement is held  
invalid by or in conflict with any law having  
jurisdiction over this Agreement, the  
remaining provisions will remain in full force  
and effect.  
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interpreted under the laws of Japan. The  
Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all  
disputes which may arise with respect to the  
execution, interpretation and performance of  
this Agreement.  
Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
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. We  
recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording  
and the actual recording.  
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.  
Precautions on handling batteries  
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/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.  
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately  
Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back  
up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.  
Because camcorder may be used for demonstration in a shop,  
the demonstration mode is set to on by default  
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (Z pg. 60)  
When Using an SD Card  
Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards. Class 4 or higher compatible SD or  
SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC  
card (4 GB to 32 GB)  
If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that  
had already been recorded.  
MultiMediaCards are not supported.  
10  
Contents  
GETTING STARTED  
Accessories .......................................... 13  
Viewing Files on TV .............................. 33  
Connection with TV......................................33  
Playback Operation .....................................33  
Index ...................................................... 14  
Indications on LCD Monitor................. 16  
EDITING  
Necessary Settings before Use........... 18  
Charging the Battery Pack...........................18  
Managing Files...................................... 34  
Deleting Files...............................................34  
Protecting Files............................................36  
Viewing File Information ..............................37  
Changing the Event Registration.................38  
Other Settings....................................... 20  
Language Setting ........................................20  
Tripod Mounting...........................................20  
Using an SD Card........................................21  
Playlists................................................. 40  
Creating Playlists.........................................40  
Playing Back Playlists..................................41  
Other Operations of Playlists.......................41  
RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
Recording Files..................................... 22  
Video Recording..........................................22  
Still Image Recording ..................................23  
Zooming.......................................................24  
LED Light.....................................................24  
Checking the Remaining Battery Power......24  
Checking the Remaining Space on the  
recording medium ......................................25  
Registering Files to Events..........................25  
Playing Back Files................................ 26  
Video Playback............................................26  
Still Image Playback ....................................27  
Manual Recording ............................... 30  
Change to Manual Recording Mode............30  
Backlight Compensation..............................30  
Manual Setting Menu...................................30  
11  
COPYING  
How to use the Touch  
Sensor  
After the menu is displayed on the LCD  
monitor:  
Copying Files........................................ 42  
Copying/Moving Files ..................................42  
Creating a DVD using a PC.........................47  
VIDEO  
MANUAL SETTING  
LIGHT  
REGISTER EVENT  
VIDEO QUALITY  
USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED  
SET  
QUIT  
FURTHER INFORMATION  
Changing the Menu Settings............... 58  
Troubleshooting.................................... 63  
Warning Indications ............................. 66  
Cleaning ................................................ 68  
Specifications ....................................... 69  
Cautions ................................................ 71  
Terms..................................................... 74  
QSlide your finger up and down on the  
sensor.  
RSelect [SET]. (Touch OK.)  
A
B
A
To select an on-screen button appearing  
on the left side, touch the portion of the  
sensor next to the on-screen button.  
B
To select an on-screen button appearing at  
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons  
underneath them.  
1ꢀ  
Accessories  
AC Adapter  
AP-V20U  
Battery Pack  
BN-VF808U  
Audio/Video  
Cable  
Remote Control  
RM-V751U  
USB Cable  
CD-ROM  
Core Filter (x2)  
Lithium Battery  
CR2025  
Pre-installed in the  
remote control unit.  
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.  
USB Cable:Wind once  
AC adapter:Wind twice  
Release the stopper.  
3 cm (1-3/16")  
To be connected  
to the camcorder  
Preparing the Remote Control  
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.  
Remove the insulation sheet before use.  
To Reinsert the Battery  
Beam Effective Area  
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the  
lock tab.  
Lock Tab  
Lithium Battery  
(CR2025)  
Remote Sensor  
Effective distance:  
5 m (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.  
1ꢁ  
       
GETTING STARTED  
Index  
C
D
NOTE  
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.  
Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7and 8  
during shooting.  
1ꢂ  
 
Camcorder  
Remote Control  
! Touch Sensor  
# OK Button  
$ MENU Button  
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window  
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out)  
S Up Button  
% Power (1) Button  
T Skip Backward Button  
( EXPORT Button  
) AV Connector  
U Left Button  
V Back Button  
* UPLOAD Button (Z pg. 56)  
+ PLAY/REC Button (Z pg. 22, 23, 26, 27)  
, Mode Switch [!, #]  
- DIRECT DVD Button (Z pg. 44)  
INFO Button (Z pg. 24, 25, 37)  
W PLAYLIST Button  
X START/STOP Button  
Y S. SHOT (SNAPSHOT) Button  
Z INFO Button  
a Skip Forward Button  
b PLAY/PAUSE Button  
. START/STOP Button (Z pg. 22)  
/ SNAPSHOT Button (Z pg. 22, 23)  
0 Zoom Lever [W 7,T] (Z pg. 24)  
Speaker Volume Control (Z pg. 26)  
1 Speaker  
2DC Connector  
3 USB Connector (Z pg. 43, 48)  
c Right Button  
d Next Button  
e Down Button  
f INDEX Button*  
g DISP Button  
4 Camera Sensor  
5 LED Light (Z pg. 24)  
6 Lens Cover  
7 Lens  
8 Stereo Microphone  
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen  
switches as shown below:  
!ꢀmode:  
Index Screen « Group Index Screen  
#ꢀmode:  
Index Screen «ꢀDate Index Screen  
9 Stud Hole  
: Tripod Mounting Socket (Z pg. 20)  
; Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 18)  
1ꢃ  
 
Indications on LCD Monitor  
During both Video and Still Image  
Recording  
During Video Recording Only  
[4h59m]  
REC  
LIB.  
0:04:01  
PHOTO  
1/4000  
0
W
T
SD  
LCD  
JAN.01.2009 4:55 PM  
! Mode Indicator  
# EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z pg. 54)  
$ Counter  
% Upload Mode Indicator (Z pg. 56)  
& Video Quality:  
! Selected Operation Mode Indicator  
(Z pg. 30)  
4 : Auto Mode  
3 : Manual Mode  
(ULTRA FINE),  
(FINE),  
(ECONOMY) (Z pg. 58)  
B
C
# Effect Mode Indicator (Z pg. 32)  
$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z pg. 32)  
% LED Light Indicator (Z pg. 24)  
& Scene Select Mode Indicator (Z pg. 31)  
) Zoom Indicator (Z pg. 24)  
(NORMAL),  
D
E
( Remaining Time  
)
REC: (Appears during recording.)  
M
: (Appears during record-standby mode.)  
MQ  
* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator  
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)  
(Z pg. 59)  
SD  
: SD Card  
+ Auto switch record media (Z pg. 59)  
, Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 22)  
- Wind Cut Indicator (Z pg. 59)  
. Event Indicator (Z pg. 25)  
: Built-in memory  
+ White Balance Indicator (Z pg. 32)  
, Monitor Backlight Indicator (Z pg. 60)  
- Battery Indicator  
. Date/Time (Z pg. 19)  
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator  
(Z pg. 31)  
During Still Image Recording Only  
0 Backlight Compensation Indicator  
(Z pg. 30)  
1 Brightness Control Indicator (Z pg. 31)  
. : Photometry Area Control Indicator  
(Z pg. 32)  
FINE [9999]  
10  
PHOTO  
2 Shutter Speed (Z pg. 31)  
! Mode Indicator  
# Focus Indicator (Z pg. 23)  
$ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD  
(standard) (Z pg. 58)  
% Remaining Number of Shots  
& Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 23)  
( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z pg. 58)  
) Self-Timer Indicator (Z pg. 58)  
1ꢄ  
During Video Playback  
During Still Image Playback  
101- 0098  
1: 55 : 01  
+4  
SD  
SD  
8
JAN.01.2009 4:55 PM  
JAN.01.2009 4:55 PM  
! Mode Indicator  
# Folder/File Number  
$ Slide Show Playback Indicator  
% Battery Indicator  
& Date/Time (Z pg. 19)  
! Mode Indicator  
# Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when  
playing back a playlist.) (Z pg. 41)  
$ Video Quality:  
(ULTRA FINE),  
(NORMAL),  
% Counter  
(FINE),  
(ECONOMY) (Z pg. 58)  
B
C
D
E
& Playback Mode  
:Playback  
F
:Pause  
Q
:Forward Search  
:Reverse Search  
K
J
G
E
:Forward Slow-Motion  
:Reverse Slow-Motion  
(The number on the left shows speed.)  
( Battery Indicator  
) Date/Time (Z pg. 19)  
* Volume Level Indicator  
1ꢆ  
Necessary Settings before Use  
To check the remaining battery power  
Required charging/recording time  
(approx.)  
*When the LED light is off and the monitor  
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.  
L
L
Charging the Battery Pack  
1
2
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the  
camcorder.  
Recording time  
2 hr. 45 min.*  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
1 hr. 50 min.  
Attach the battery pack, then  
connect the AC adapter.  
BN-VF808U  
(Provided)  
With the “v” (arrow) on the battery pack  
pointing at the correct direction, slide the  
battery pack until it locks in place.  
BN-VF815U  
BN-VF823U  
2 hr. 40 min.  
3 hr. 40 min.  
5 hr. 25 min.*  
8 hr. 10 min.*  
DC Jack  
To detach the battery pack  
L
v Arrow  
NOTE  
AC Adapter  
To AC Outlet  
(110V to 240V)  
You can also use the camcorder with just  
the AC adapter.  
The actual recording time may shorten  
depending on the recording environment,  
such as when recording scenes with fast  
moving subject.  
The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate  
charging has started.  
When the lamp goes out, charging is  
finished.  
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter  
plug and cable. This may damage the AC  
adapter.  
1ꢇ  
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)  
Date/Time Setting  
OFF  
NOV.1.2009 04.55PM  
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the  
camcorder.  
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
QUIT  
SET  
2
3
Touch MENU.  
8
9
Set the date and time.  
Select the item by using the touch sensor  
and select [ ] to set.  
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].  
VIDEO  
}
WIND CUT  
CLOCK SETTING  
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA  
>
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
DATE  
TIME  
BASIC SETTINGS  
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
NOV  
1
2009  
4
55  
PM  
QUIT  
SET  
GMT+ 9:00  
QUIT  
SAVE  
4
5
6
Select [CLOCK ADJUST].  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
Select [SAVE].  
To reset the setting, select [QUIT]  
LANGUAGE  
CLOCK ADJUST  
DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
MONITOR BRIGHT  
SET DATE AND TIME  
SET  
Setting the clock to local time  
when traveling  
QUIT  
Select [CLOCK SETTING].  
After performing steps 1-4  
CLOCK ADJUST  
CLOCK SETTING  
5
Select [AREA SETTING].  
AREA SETTING  
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
CLOCK ADJUST  
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME  
SET  
CLOCK SETTING  
AREA SETTING  
QUIT  
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
Select the city closest to the area  
where you use the camcorder.  
SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY  
SET  
QUIT  
Selected area is highlighted  
6
Select the city closest to the area  
you are traveling.  
AREA SETTING  
Principal city of  
the selected area  
AREA SETTING  
Time difference to  
GMT  
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM  
QUIT  
SET  
7
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is  
effective.  
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM  
QUIT  
SET  
[ON]: Clock is advanced one hour from  
the normal time which you set.  
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
To return to the previous screen  
L
L
Select  
.
@
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
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Other Settings  
Tripod Mounting  
Language Setting  
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.  
The language on the display can be changed.  
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the  
camcorder.  
2
3
Touch MENU.  
Bottom of the  
Camcorder  
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].  
VIDEO  
WIND CUT  
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA  
>
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
BASIC SETTINGS  
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
QUIT  
SET  
4
Select [LANGUAGE].  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
LANGUAGE  
NOTE  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel  
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious  
damage to the camcorder.  
DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
MONITOR BRIGHT  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE  
SET  
QUIT  
5
Select the desired language.  
To return to the previous screen  
L
L
Select  
.
@
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT]  
ꢀ0  
   
NOTE  
Using an SD Card  
Insert and remove the SD card only while  
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on  
the card may be corrupted.  
If you want to record to an SD card, the  
following operations need to be performed.  
Operations are confirmed on the following  
SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible  
SD or SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA,  
SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or  
SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB).  
If other media are used, they may fail to  
record data correctly, or they may lose data  
that had already been recorded.  
MultiMediaCards are not supported.  
Cards used to record video on this  
camcorder cannot be played back on other  
devices.  
Some card readers (including internal card  
readers in PCs) may not be able to support  
SDHC format. If you use an SDHC card for  
recording and encounter any reading error,  
the card reader you are using might be a  
non-SDHC supported device. Please use  
the camcorder or other SDHC compatible  
devices to access the card.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse  
side of the label.  
RChange the recording medium  
The camcorder is programmed to record on  
the BUILT-IN MEMORY flash when it is  
shipped from the factory.You can change the  
recording medium to SD card.  
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD  
CARD) and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to  
MEDIA SETTINGS  
BUILT-IN MEMORY  
SD CARD  
ERASE ALL DATA ON  
MEMORY CARD  
QUIT  
SET  
QInsert an SD card  
SFormat an SD card when using it for  
the first time  
Preparation:  
Press Power (1) button to turn off the  
camcorder.  
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format  
the card. (Z pg. 62)  
1
Open the SD card cover.  
MEDIA SETTINGS  
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO  
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE  
2
Firmly insert the card with its clipped  
edge first.  
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.  
FORMAT SD CARD  
ERASE ALL DATA ON  
Clipped Edge  
QUIT  
SET  
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.  
3
Close the SD card cover.  
To remove an SD card  
Push the SD card once.  
L
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.  
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
Recording Files  
Video Recording  
Press the PLAY/REC button to  
select recording mode.  
Slide the mode switch to select  
! (video) mode.  
PLAY/REC  
[4 h 59 m]  
0:00:00  
SNAPSHOT  
Press the START/STOP button to  
start recording.  
[4 h 59 m]  
0:00:01 REC  
Approximate remaining time  
for recording appears.  
You can also start/stop recording by  
selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.  
(On-screen recording control).  
LTo stop recording  
LTo change the picture quality  
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].  
(Z pg. 58)  
Press the START/STOP again.  
LTo view the last recorded scene  
Select A while recording is paused.  
Selecting $ during playback deletes that  
scene.  
LTo change the aspect ratio of the image  
(16:9/4:3)  
Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT  
RATIO]. (Z pg. 59)  
LTo record a still image during video  
recording  
Press SNAPSHOT.  
NOTE  
The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then on  
again.  
If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to  
conserve power.  
After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.  
A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.  
This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. This camcorder is  
not compatible with other digital video formats.  
ꢀꢀ  
         
Still Image Recording  
Slide the mode switch to select  
Press the PLAY/REC button to  
select recording mode.  
# (still image) mode.  
PLAY/REC  
FINE [9999]  
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT  
button halfway.  
FINE  
The ? indicator becomes green when  
the captured image is focused.  
LTo view the last recorded image  
Select A after shooting.  
Selecting $ during playback deletes  
Press the SNAPSHOT button fully  
to take the photo/picture.  
that image.  
LTo change the picture quality  
Change the settings in [IMAGE  
QUALITY]. (Z pg. 58)  
LTo record still images continuously  
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in  
[SHUTTER MODE]. (Z pg. 58)  
FINE [9999]  
PHOTO  
NOTE  
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.  
If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to  
conserve power.  
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Recording Files (Continued)  
Checking the Remaining Battery  
Power  
Zooming  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! or #  
Preparation:  
mode.  
Attach the battery pack.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
recording mode.  
recording mode.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
For ! mode:  
Press the INFO button three times or INFO  
and then select ;.  
For # mode:  
Press INFO.  
W: Wide angle  
T: Telephoto  
DIRECT  
DVD  
BATTERY CONDITION  
You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting  
[W] or [T] on the LCD monitor (On-screen  
zoom control)  
100%  
MAX TIME  
min  
50%  
INFO  
Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)  
0%  
QUIT  
! mode  
# mode  
LTo return to the normal screen  
[80X/DIGITAL]  
[35X/OPTICAL]  
Select [QUIT] or press INFO.  
NOTE  
LTo change the maximum zoom ratio (for  
! mode only)  
The recordable time display should only be  
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute  
units.  
Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (Z pg. 59)  
NOTE  
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.  
LED Light  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! or #  
mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
recording mode.  
1
2
3
Touch MENU.  
Select [LIGHT].  
Select the desired setting.  
The LED light remains on regardless  
of the surrounding conditions.  
ON  
The LED light turns on automatically  
when shooting in insufficient light  
conditions.  
AUTO  
OFF  
Deactivates this function  
ꢀꢂ  
       
Checking the Remaining Space on  
the recording medium  
Registering Files to Events  
If you select an event to register the file to  
before starting recording, the file will be  
registered to the selected event, thus making  
the file easy to find at playback.  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
recording mode.  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the INFO button once (BUILT-IN  
MEMORY) or twice (SD CARD).  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
recording mode.  
DIRECT  
DVD  
MAX RECORDING TIME  
BUILT-IN MEM  
0h05m  
1
Touch MENU.  
0h07m  
0h09m  
0h26m  
INFO  
2
QUIT  
SET  
Select [REGISTER EVENT].  
VIDEO  
LIGHT  
The maximum recording time is displayed for  
each video quality mode.  
REGISTER EVENT  
VIDEO QUALITY  
ZOOM  
LTo change the picture quality  
1) Select the video quality.  
2) Select [SET].  
FOR EASY SEARCHING ARRANGE  
SET  
QUIT  
LTo Change the Recording Media  
1) Press INFO to select Built-in Memory  
or SD.  
3
Select the event.  
REGISTER EVENT  
VACATION  
2) Select [SET].  
1
1
1
LTo quit the screen  
1
Select [QUIT].  
QUIT  
SET  
The selected event is displayed on the  
screen.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
LTo cancel the event registration  
Select [CANCEL] in step 3.  
LTo search a file by the event  
NOTE  
Once you select a certain event to register a  
file, the setting will remain even if you turn off  
the camcorder.  
ꢀꢃ  
     
Playing Back Files  
Video Playback  
Press PLAY/REC to select the  
playback mode.  
Slide the mode switch to select  
! (video) mode.  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
1/2  
PLAY/REC  
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
DIGEST  
The index screen appears.  
Select the desired file.  
LTo delete a video  
LTo move to the previous or next page  
Touch [v] or [V] for over a second.  
LTo play back a few seconds from each  
select scene of the recorded videos  
Touch [DIGEST].  
Select * when playback is stopped.  
LTo change the number of thumbnails  
(6 thumbnails / 20 thumbnails)  
Move the zoom lever to [T] or [W].  
L Operations during Video Playback  
LSpeaker volume  
On-screen buttons  
: Return to the first scene of the file  
: Go to the first scene of the next file  
: Return to the index screen  
:Turn down the volume  
N
O
L
J
E
: Reverse search (during playback)  
: Frame-by-frame playback in reverse  
direction (during pause)*  
: Playback  
F
Q
K
G
: Pause  
+ :Turn up the volume  
: Forward search (during playback)  
: Frame-by-frame playback in forward  
direction (during pause)*  
* Slow playback starts when you keep  
touching the sensor button under E / G  
for a while.  
ꢀꢄ  
       
Still Image Playback  
Slide the mode switch to  
Press PLAY/REC to select the  
playback mode.  
select # (still image) mode.  
IMAGE PLAYBACK  
1/2  
PLAY/REC  
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
The index screen appears.  
Select the desired file.  
LTo move to the previous or next page  
Touch [v] or [V] for over a second.  
LTo delete a still image  
Select $.  
LTo change the number of thumbnails  
(6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails)  
Move the zoom lever to [T] or [W].  
LOperations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons  
: Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction  
: Change playback order of slide show in forward direction  
: Return to the index screen  
P
F
L
N
F
Q
O
: Display the previous file  
: Start the slide show  
: End the slide show  
: Display the next file  
ꢀꢆ  
   
Playing Back Files (Continued)  
Date Index Screen  
File Search Function  
Preparation:  
You can search the desired file by the  
recording date.  
Slide the mode switch to select ! or #  
mode.  
Select  
.
1
2
Select the playback mode.  
In case of # mode, go to step 3.  
Group Index Screen  
!
Select [SEARCH DATE].  
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.  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
1/2  
GROUP  
SEARCH DATE  
SEARCH EVENT  
SD  
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
SET  
Select  
.
1
2
Select the recording date.  
3
4
Select [GROUP].  
SEARCH DATE  
NOV.01.2009  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
GROUP  
1/2  
NOV.05.2009  
NOV.20.2009  
NOV.27.2009  
DEC.29.2009  
SET  
SEARCH DATE  
SEARCH EVENT  
SD  
QUIT  
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
SET  
Select the file you want to play back.  
NOV .01 .2009  
1/2  
Select the file you want to play back.  
3
VIDEO (GROUP)  
1/2  
SD  
1
3
2
1
NOV 01 2009 .04.55PM  
SD  
DIGEST QUIT  
4
2
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
DIGEST QUIT  
LTo return to the index screen  
The number of files in the group is  
displayed in the thumbnails.  
Select @.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
LTo return to the index screen  
Select @.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
NOTE  
The contents of the group may be changed  
depending on the interval of the recording  
time. To change the contents, register the  
The created groups may not be listed by  
recording date such as when copying the  
files to an SD card.  
ꢀꢇ  
   
Event Screen  
!
Playing Back MPG Files  
You can search the desired file by the event  
that you registered the file to when recording.  
(Z p. 25) After searching by the event, you  
can search by the recording date to narrow  
down the search.  
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:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Select  
.
1
2
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
Select the [SEARCH EVENT].  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
1/2  
1
Touch MENU.  
GROUP  
SEARCH DATE  
SEARCH EVENT  
SD  
2
Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE].  
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
SET  
VIDEO  
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST  
EDIT PLAYLIST  
REC  
DUBBING PLAYBACK  
Select the event.  
3
4
PLAYBACK MPG FILE  
PLAY DAMAGED FILES  
QUIT  
SET  
SEARCH EVENT  
VACATION  
1
3
Select the file you want to play back.  
1
1
1
(MPG)  
1/2  
QUIT  
SET  
SD  
Select the recording date.  
To display all the files, select  
[ALL].  
SEARCH EVENT  
LTo return to the normal file playback  
1
ALL  
mode  
NOV.01.2009  
Select @.  
NOV.05.2009  
NOV.20.2009  
NOV.27.2009  
SET  
QUIT  
NOTE  
Depending on the condition of the damaged  
file, playback might fail or may not run  
smoothly.  
5
Select the file you want to play back.  
NOV. 01 .2009  
1
1/2  
SD  
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
DIGEST QUIT  
LTo return to the index screen  
Select @.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
LTo change the event registration of a  
file  
ꢀꢈ  
   
Manual Recording  
Manual recording mode enables you to set  
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.  
Manual Setting Menu  
In the manual recording mode:  
Change to Manual Recording Mode  
Preparation:  
1
Touch MENU.  
Slide the mode switch to select ! or #  
2
Select [MANUAL SETTING].  
mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
recording mode.  
VIDEO  
MANUAL SETTING  
LIGHT  
REGISTER EVENT  
Select [A/M] twice.  
VIDEO QUALITY  
USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED  
[4 h 59 m]  
QUIT  
SET  
3
4
Select the desired menu.  
/
VIDEO  
SCENE SELECT  
FOCUS  
LTo return to the auto recording mode  
Select [A/M] so that the 4 indicator  
appears.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
SHUTTER SPEED  
THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE  
SET  
QUIT  
Backlight Compensation  
Select the desired setting.  
Backlight compensation brightens the subject  
by increasing the exposure.  
VIDEO  
AUTO  
In the manual recording mode;  
MANUAL  
Select -.  
QUIT  
SET  
Depending on the kind of settings you  
select, you can set the value by using the  
touch sensor.  
REC  
/
LTo return to the previous screen  
Select @.  
LTo quit the screen  
LTo cancel backlight compensation  
Select - again.  
Select [QUIT].  
NOTE  
If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, -  
is not displayed. Change the setting when the  
LCD monitor is in the normal position.  
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Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
5 NIGHT: Records with more sensitivity in dim locations  
by adjusting the shutter speed automatically.  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
6 PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is  
accentuated by blurring the background.  
H SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly.  
G SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too  
dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings,  
such as in snow.  
SCENE SELECT  
Adjusts the exposure and  
shutter speed to suit your  
surroundings or the subject.  
/ SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a  
subject appear too bright.  
[AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically.  
3 MANUAL :  
@ vV A : Adjusts the focus manually. (When zooming,  
the subject will not go out of focus if you adjust the  
focus at the telephoto (T) side before zooming to the  
wide-angle (W) side.)  
NFOCUS  
Adjusts the focus.  
! mode  
@ [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.  
3 MANUAL :  
–6 to + 6: Corrects the brightness within this range in  
increments of 1.  
g ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
Adjusts the brightness.  
# mode  
@ [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.  
3 MANUAL :  
–2.0 to +2.0 (EV): Corrects the brightness within this  
range in increments of 1/3EV.  
! mode  
@ [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.  
3 MANUAL :  
1/2 to 1/4000: The smaller the value, the faster the  
SHUTTER SPEED  
9
shutter speed.  
A fast shutter speed can freeze the  
motion of a fast-moving subject,  
and a slow shutter speed can blur  
the subject to give the impression  
of motion.  
# mode  
@ [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.  
3 MANUAL :  
1/2 to 1/500: The smaller the value, the faster the shutter  
speed.  
NOTE  
It is recommended to use a tripod when recording with a slow  
shutter speed.  
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Manual Recording (Continued)  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
@
3 MANUAL :  
B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the  
light source.  
1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front  
of the subject so that the white paper fills  
the screen.  
2) Keep touching the OK button until the  
B indicator starts blinking then stops  
blinking.  
WB  
WB  
Adjusts the white balance  
to achieve the optimum  
colors for the amount of  
light in your surroundings  
during recording.  
D FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.  
E CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.  
F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is  
used.  
6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for  
whole screen.  
PHOTOMETRY AREA  
Enables you to adjust the  
brightness in the desired  
spot when backlight  
compensation does not  
work well.  
7 SPOT: Brightness for the specified spot is adjusted  
automatically.  
[OFF]: No effect is used.  
1
J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old still images.  
B/W MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old  
movies.  
w EFFECT  
Enables you to record  
videos or still images with  
special effects.  
L CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of an  
old movie atmosphere.  
M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
* ! mode only.  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: Activates the function.  
1
0
t TELE MACRO  
Enables you to shoot  
a subject as large as  
possible at a distance of  
approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft).  
NOTE  
Set [TELE MACRO] to [OFF] if you will not take close-up still  
images.  
Non-close-up still images will be blurred if [TELE MACRO] is set to  
[ON].  
ꢁꢀ  
       
Viewing Files on TV  
This camcorder is designed to be used  
with NTSC-type color television signals. It  
cannot be used with a television of a different  
standard.  
Playback Operation  
After the connection with TV is completed  
1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV.  
Connection with TV  
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.  
LTo connect using the AV connector.  
3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to  
Preparation:  
Turn off all units.  
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.  
To AC  
Outlet  
LTo display camcorder’s on-screen  
display on TV  
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. (Z p. 61)  
AV  
Connector  
AV  
Cable  
AV Input Connector  
ꢁꢁ  
       
EDITING/PRINTING  
Managing Files  
CAUTION  
Deleting Files  
Do not remove the recording medium or  
perform any other operation (such as turning  
off the power) while accessing files. Also,  
be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as  
the data on the recording medium may be  
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted  
during operation. If the data on the recording  
medium becomes corrupted, format the  
recording medium to use the medium again.  
(Z pg. 62)  
Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete  
them, release the protection first.  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be  
restored. Check files before deleting.  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! or #  
mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
Capture a Still Image from a Video  
Touch MENU.  
1
You can capture the desired scene from a  
recorded video, and store it as a still image.  
Select [DELETE]  
2
VIDEO  
Preparation:  
DELETE  
UPLOAD SETTINGS  
SEARCH  
• Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST  
DELETE RECORDED VIDEO  
SET  
QUIT  
Press SNAPSHOT when playback is  
paused.  
Deleting the Currently Displayed File  
SNAPSHOT  
After performing steps 1-2  
Select [CURRENT].  
3
VIDEO DELETE  
CURRENT  
FILE SELECT  
DELETE ALL  
NOTE  
• Captured still images are stored at a  
resolution of 640 x 360 (if the video was  
recorded in 16:9) or 640 x 480 (if the video  
was recorded in 4:3). The image can be  
elongated in the horizontal or vertical  
directions depending on the quality of the  
source video file.  
DELETE ONE SCENE AT  
SET  
A
TIME  
QUIT  
Select [YES].  
4
DELETE?  
(REMAINING SCENES:0009)  
• The continuous shooting function cannot be  
used to capture images.  
YES  
NO  
You cannot capture video during playback.  
QUIT  
SET  
You can select the previous or next file by  
selecting or  
.
}
{
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
ꢁꢂ  
     
Deleting Selected Files  
Deleting All Files  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 34)  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 34)  
Select [FILE SELECT].  
Select [DELETE ALL]  
3
3
VIDEO DELETE  
CURRENT  
VIDEO DELETE  
CURRENT  
FILE SELECT  
FILE SELECT  
DELETE ALL  
DELETE ALL  
SELECT AND DELETE SCENE  
SET  
DELETE ALL SCENES  
SET  
QUIT  
QUIT  
4 Select the desired file and select $.  
4
Select [YES].  
VIDEO DELETE  
DELETE ALL?  
VIDEO DELETE  
1/2  
(EXCEPT PROTECTED SCENE)  
YES  
NO  
SD  
SET  
CHECK EXEC QUIT  
The * mark appears on the file. To  
select other files, repeat this step.  
To check the content of the file, select  
[CHECK].  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
Select [EXEC].  
Select [YES].  
5
6
VIDEO DELETE  
DELETE SELECTED SCENES?  
YES  
NO  
SET  
QUIT  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
ꢁꢃ  
Managing Files (Continued)  
Protecting Selected Files  
Protecting Files  
After performing steps 1-3  
Preparation:  
4
Select [FILE SELECT].  
Slide the mode switch to select ! or #  
mode.  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
CURRENT  
FILE SELECT  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
PROTECT ALL  
CANCEL ALL  
SELECT AND PROTECT SCENE  
SET  
1
2
Touch MENU.  
Select [EDIT].  
QUIT  
5
Select the desired file and select x.  
VIDEO PROTECT  
1/2  
VIDEO  
EDIT PLAYLIST  
REC  
DUBBING PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK MPG FILE  
SD  
EDIT  
CHECK  
QUIT  
CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY  
QUIT  
SET  
The x (protection) mark appears on the  
file. To select other files, repeat this step.  
To check the content of the file, select  
[CHECK].  
3
Select [PROTECT/CANCEL].  
VIDEO  
COPY  
P
MOVE  
RE  
C
E
D
P
R
O
T
E
C
T
/C  
ANCEL  
6
7
Select [QUIT].  
Select [YES].  
P
T
RIMMING  
PROTECT VIDEO FROM DELETION  
QUIT  
SET  
VIDEO PROTECT  
QUIT PROTECT?  
Protecting the Currently Displayed File  
After performing steps 1-3  
YES  
NO  
SET  
4
Select [CURRENT].  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
CURRENT  
LTo release protection  
Select the protected file in step 5.  
FILE SELECT  
PROTECT ALL  
CANCEL ALL  
PROTECT EACH SCENE  
SET  
QUIT  
5
Select [YES].  
PROTECT?  
YES  
NO  
QUIT  
SET  
You can select the previous or next file by  
selecting { or }.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
ꢁꢄ  
Protecting All Files  
Viewing File Information  
Preparation:  
After performing steps 1-3 (Z pg. 36)  
For ! mode: Pause the playback.  
Otherwise, select the file on the index  
screen.  
4
Select [PROTECT ALL].  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
For # mode: Play back the still image.  
Alternatively, select the file on the index  
screen.  
CURRENT  
FILE SELECT  
PROTECT ALL  
CANCEL ALL  
PROTECT ALL SCENES  
SET  
QUIT  
Press the INFO button.  
DIRECT  
DVD  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
5
2/2  
Select [YES].  
VIDEO PROTECT  
:MOV019.MOD  
:PRG001  
DATE/TIME : NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
FOLDER  
PROTECT ALL?  
PB TIME  
:0:10:15  
INFO  
QUALITY :FINE  
PROTECT :OFF  
YES  
NO  
SET  
FILE:  
File name  
FOLDER:  
Folder name  
LTo quit the screen  
DATE/TIME:  
Select [QUIT].  
Date and time of the recording  
PB TIME (!ꢀmode):  
Playback time (length of the file)  
SIZE (# mode):  
LTo release protection of all files  
1) In step 4, select [CANCEL ALL].  
2) Select [YES].  
Image size  
QUALITY:  
Video quality/Image quality (Z pg. 58)  
PROTECT:  
File protection status (Z pg. 36)  
LTo turn off the file information display  
Press INFO again.  
ꢁꢆ  
   
Managing Files (Continued)  
6
Select a new event.  
To cancel the event registration, select  
[CANCEL].  
Changing the Event Registration  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
CHANGE EVENT REG.  
1
SPORTS  
CANCEL  
1
1
1
SET  
QUIT  
1
2
Touch MENU.  
Select [EDIT].  
Changing the Event of the Selected  
Files  
VIDEO  
EDIT PLAYLIST  
REC  
DUBBING PLAYBACK  
After performing steps 1-3  
PLAYBACK MPG FILE  
EDIT  
CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY  
QUIT  
SET  
4
Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE].  
CHANGE EVENT REG.  
3
Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].  
CURRENT  
SET RANGE AND CHANGE  
VIDEO  
MOVE  
P
REC  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
TRIMMING  
D
E
SELECT MULTIPLE SCENES  
SET  
QUIT  
CHANGE EVENT REG.  
P
CAN SET OR CHANGE THE EVENT  
QUIT  
SET  
5
Select the first file of the range.  
CHANGED (FROM HERE)  
1/2  
Changing the Event of the Currently  
Displayed File  
1
1
1
1
SD  
After performing steps 1-3  
SET  
CHECK  
QUIT  
To preview scenes, select the file and  
select [CHECK].  
4
Select [CURRENT].  
CHANGE EVENT REG.  
CURRENT  
6
7
Select the last file of the range.  
SET RANGE AND CHANGE  
SELECT SCENES ONE BY ONE  
SET  
QUIT  
Select a new event.  
To cancel the event registration, select  
[CANCEL].  
5
Select the file you want to register.  
CHANGE EVENT REG.  
CHNAGE EVENT?  
1
SPORTS  
CANCEL  
1
1
YES  
NO  
1
SET  
QUIT  
QUIT  
SET  
You can select the previous or next file by  
selecting { or }.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
ꢁꢇ  
 
6
7
Select [SET] at the end point.  
Trimming Files  
It is recommended to select [SET] after  
the pause button is pressed.  
You can select the necessary part of the video  
and save it as a new video file.  
TRIM (UNTIL HERE)  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
SET  
S
E
0 : 08 : 05  
QUIT  
0 : 12 : 05  
CANCEL  
To cancel the start point setting, select  
[CANCEL].  
1
2
Touch MENU.  
Select [EDIT].  
Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].  
VIDEO  
SET  
EDIT PLAYLIST  
REC  
DUBBING PLAYBACK  
CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE  
REDEFINE AREA  
PLAYBACK MPG FILE  
EDIT  
S
E
0 : 08 : 05  
QUIT  
CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY  
SET  
0 : 12 : 05  
QUIT  
SET  
To set the start/end point again, select  
[REDEFINE AREA].  
3
4
5
Select [TRIMMING].  
VIDEO  
COPY  
P
8
9
Select [YES].  
MOVE  
REC  
E
PROTECT/CANCEL  
D
When copying is finished, the copied file is  
added to the index screen.  
TRIMMING  
P
TO CAPTURE  
SET  
A
PARTICULAR  
QUIT  
Touch OK.  
Select the desired file.  
TRIMMING  
1/2  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
SD  
SET  
QUIT  
Select [SET] at the start point.  
It is recommended to select [SET] after  
the pause button is pressed.  
TRIM (FROM HERE)  
SET  
S
E
0 : 12 : 05  
QUIT  
Use these controls to  
locate the start point.  
ꢁꢈ  
   
Playlists  
It is a list that enables you to organize  
recorded videos in order of preference.  
5
6
Select the file to add to playlist.  
NOV.01.2009  
FROM SCENE  
TOTAL  
00h00m  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
SELECT  
CHECK  
QUIT  
To preview scenes, select the file and  
select [CHECK].  
Creating Playlists  
Touch MENU.  
Select the insertion point.  
1
2
NOV.01.2009  
FROM SCENE  
TOTAL  
00h10m  
Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].  
VIDEO  
DVD1  
UPLOAD SETTINGS  
SEARCH  
SELECT SAVE CHECK  
QUIT  
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST  
To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6.  
To delete a registered scene, select the  
registered file, then select [CANCEL].  
EDIT PLAYLIST  
TO CREATE PLAYLIST ORDER  
SET  
QUIT  
3
4
Select [NEW LIST].  
7
8
Select [SAVE].  
EDIT PLAYLIST  
NEW LIST  
Select [SAVE AND QUIT].  
EDIT  
DELETE  
QUIT PLAYLIST.  
SAVE EDITED CONTENTS?  
CREATE NEW ORIGINAL VIDEO  
SET  
QUIT  
SAVE AND QUIT  
DELETE AND OUT  
RETURN  
Select an item and display files.  
SET  
NEW LIST  
CREATE FROM SCENE  
LTo quit the screen  
CREATE BY DATE  
CREATE BY GROUP  
CREATE BY EVENT  
Select [QUIT].  
SELECT AND CREATE SCENE  
NOTE  
QUIT  
SET  
A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.  
If you delete the original files, the  
corresponding files are also deleted from  
the playlist.  
[CREATE FROM SCENE]:  
Display all files individually.  
[CREATE BY DATE]:  
Display all the files listed by recording  
date.  
[CREATE BY GROUP]:  
Display all files listed by group.  
[CREATE BY EVENT]:  
Search for an event and display the  
corresponding files listed by recording  
date.  
ꢂ0  
 
Playing Back Playlists  
Touch MENU.  
Other Operations of Playlists  
You can perform additional editing and delete  
files in a created playlist.  
1
2
Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist  
Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].  
VIDEO  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 40)  
DELETE  
UPLOAD SETTINGS  
SEARCH  
3
Select [EDIT].  
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST  
PLAY BACK ORIGINAL VIDEO IN  
QUIT  
SET  
4
Select the playlist you want to edit.  
To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to  
8. (Z pg. 40)  
3
Select the playlist.  
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST  
01 NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
Deleting Playlist  
02 NOV.01.2009 07:55PM  
03 NOV.05.2009 10.40AM  
04 NOV.20.2009 02:03PM  
05 DEC.28.2009 11:15AM  
CHECK  
Original files are not deleted even if you  
delete the playlist.  
QUIT  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 40)  
LTo stop playback  
3
Select [DELETE].  
Select L.  
LTo quit the screen  
4
Select a playlist you want to delete.  
Select [QUIT].  
To delete all playlists at once, select  
[DELETE ALL]  
LTo play back from the desired scene  
1) In step 3, select [CHECK]. (The index  
screen for playlist appears.)  
5
When [DELETE PLAYLIST?] appears,  
select [YES].  
2) Select the desired scene.  
ꢂ1  
COPYING  
Copying Files  
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.  
Copying/Moving Files  
You can copy or move files between built-in  
memory and SD card.  
Types of Copying and Connectable Device  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! or #  
mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
Make sure that SD card is inserted in the  
SD slot.  
Make sure that enough free space is left in  
the copy/move destination medium.  
1
2
Touch MENU.  
Select [EDIT].  
DVD Burner  
(CU-VD3/VD50)  
You can copy video files  
recorded on this camcorder  
onto DVD discs.  
VIDEO  
EDIT PLAYLIST  
REC  
DUBBING PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK MPG FILE  
EDIT  
CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY  
SET  
QUIT  
3
4
Select [COPY] or [MOVE].  
PC  
VIDEO  
You can copy video/  
still image files on this  
camcorder onto your PC.  
COPY  
REC  
E
MOVE  
PROTECT/CANCEL  
TRIMMING  
D
P
COPY FILES BETWEEN  
SET  
QUIT  
• [COPY]:  
Files are copied to the destination  
medium while leaving original files in the  
source medium.  
VCR/DVD Recorder  
You can dub video files  
recorded on this camcorder  
onto DVD discs.  
• [MOVE]:  
Files are moved to the destination  
medium while deleting original files in  
the source medium.  
NOTE  
Select the direction.  
It is recommended to use the JVC DVD  
burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using  
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.  
[BUILT-IN MEM } CARD] or [CARD  
}BUILT-IN MEM]  
COPY VIDEO  
SELECT COPY DIRECTION  
BUILT-IN MEM  
CARD  
CARD BUILT-IN MEM  
QUIT  
SET  
ꢂꢀ  
   
5
Select the desired menu.  
Using a DVD Burner  
COPY VIDEO  
SELECT THE OBJECT  
TO BE COPIED  
Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW  
COPY ALL  
SELECT AND COPY  
Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R  
discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW  
discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be  
used, but they need to be formatted before  
recording. Formatting a disc deletes all  
content recorded on the disc up until that  
time.  
QUIT  
SET  
• [COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]:  
Select this to transfer all files in the  
recording medium.  
When the size of all files in the built-in  
memory is larger than the free space  
of the SD card, only the files that can  
be contained in the free space will be  
copied.  
Dual-layer discs cannot be used.  
Regarding finalization after copying  
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.  
• [SELECT AND COPY]/[SELECT AND  
MOVE]:  
Select when you want to transfer the  
selected files.  
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].  
Connection with a DVD Burner  
Preparation:  
Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the  
DVD burner.  
6
Select [YES].  
COPY VIDEO  
COPY QUANTITY:0016  
START COPY?  
DC  
Connector  
YES  
NO  
USB  
QUIT  
SET  
Connector  
C
D
File transfer starts. When [COPYING  
COMPLETED] / [MOVING COMPLETED]  
appears, touch OK.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
To AC  
Outlet  
LTo stop the file transfer  
1) Select [STOP].  
USB  
Cable*  
AC Adapter  
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].  
DVD Burner  
USB Connector  
NOTE  
Refer also to the optional DVD burner’s  
instruction manual.  
Use the USB cable that came with the DVD  
burner.  
*
ꢂꢁ  
       
Copying Files (Continued)  
5
Select [EXECUTE].  
Backup All Files  
Preparation:  
The files are copied on the disc. When  
[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.  
Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner.  
When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
1
[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,  
change the disc. Remaining files are  
copied on the second disc.  
Select [CREATE FROM ALL].  
CREATE DVD  
To cancel copying, select [STOP].  
CREATE FROM ALL  
SELECT AND CREATE  
CREATE DUPLICATE  
PLAYBACK  
Copying Video Files that Have Never  
Been Copied  
COPY RECORDED VIDEOS  
SET  
Files that have never been copied to the DVD  
discs are automatically selected and copied.  
2
Select the desired menu.  
CREATE FROM ALL  
ALL SCENES  
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the  
camcorder.  
UNSAVED SCENES  
COPY ALL VIDEOS TO DVD  
SET  
2
Press the DIRECT DVD.  
[ALL SCENES]:  
All files in the recording medium are  
copied.  
DIRECT  
DVD  
[UNSAVED SCENES]:  
Files that have never been copied to a  
DVD disc are automatically selected and  
copied.  
INFO  
3
Select [EXECUTE].  
3
4
Select the desired disc number.  
DVD CREATION LIST  
UNSAVED SCENES  
READY TO CREATE  
ALL(TOTAL:3)  
DVD-R  
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
CHECK  
QUIT  
QUIT  
SET  
SET  
If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are  
created.  
The DVD disc begins to be created.  
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 DVD creation, select  
[STOP].  
To preview scenes, select [CHECK].  
mark shows that the disc is created  
already.  
Select [YES] or [NO].  
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.  
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.  
LTo quit the screen  
1) Select [QUIT].  
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].  
ꢂꢂ  
Selecting Files for Backup  
Preparation:  
3
Select the desired disc number.  
DVD CREATION LIST  
ALL(TOTAL:3)  
Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner.  
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
1
Select [SELECT AND CREATE].  
CHECK  
QUIT  
SET  
CREATE DVD  
If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are  
created.  
To preview scenes, select [CHECK].  
mark shows that the disc is created  
already.  
CREATE FROM ALL  
SELECT AND CREATE  
CREATE DUPLICATE  
PLAYBACK  
COPY PREFERRED VIDEOS  
SET  
4
5
2
Select [YES] or [NO].  
• [YES] Displays the thumbnails by group.  
• [NO] Displays the thumbnails by date.  
Select the desired menu.  
SELECT AND CREATE  
CREATE BY DATE  
CREATE BY EVENT  
CREATE BY PLAYLIST  
SELECT FROM SCENES  
COPY GROUPED VIDEOS BY  
SET  
Select [EXECUTE].  
The files are copied on the disc. When  
[COMPLETED] appears, touch the OK.  
[CREATE BY DATE]:  
Files are sorted according to the date  
on which they were recorded. Relevant  
files are displayed in a list. Select the  
recording date.  
When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS  
[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,  
change the disc. Remaining files are  
copyed on the second disc.  
[CREATE BY EVENT]:  
To cancel copying, select [STOP].  
Files are sorted according to event.  
Relevant files are displayed in a list.  
Select the event.  
LTo quit the screen  
1) Select [QUIT].  
[CREATE BY PLAYLIST]:  
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].  
Select the desired playlist from the list  
to playlist. The selected playlists are  
displayed in a list.  
NOTE  
Incase of [CREATE BY PLAYLIST], date/time  
on the file information display shows the  
date of copying the file, instead of the actual  
recording date.  
1) Select the desired list.  
2) Select the insertion point. To select  
other lists, repeat this process.  
3) Select [SAVE].  
[SELECT FROM SCENES]:  
Select files individually.  
1) Select the desired file. To select other  
files, repeat this process.  
2) Select [SAVE].  
LTo duplicate a disc  
The last creation date is displayed. (Up to  
20 files)  
1) In step 1, select [CREATE DUPLICATE].  
2) Select the date and go to step 5.  
LTo check whether the DVD disc was  
created properly  
In step 1, select [PLAYBACK].  
ꢂꢃ  
 
Copying Files (Continued)  
LTo play back the created disc using the  
camcorder  
1) Connect the camcorder to the DVD  
burner.  
2) Turn on the camcorder first, than turn on  
the DVD burner.  
3) Select [PLAYBACK].  
Digest Playback  
You can play back a few seconds from each  
select scene of the recorded videos in the  
created DVD.  
Create a DVD using a DVD burner (CU-VD50/  
CU-VD3).  
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 @.  
1
Load the created DVD on the DVD  
player.  
2
On the TV, Select [DIGEST  
PLAYBACK]*.  
LDisc number  
Disc number shows the number of DVD  
discs you can create. The dubbing range  
of each disc is automatically allocated,  
presuming that all the files are to be  
dubbed from the first one on the list. This  
dubbing range cannot be changed.  
E.g.) “DVD1” can contain two files,  
“JAN.01.2009” and “JAN.15.2009”.  
1/2  
NOV.01.2009 04:55PM  
NOV.20.2009 02:03PM  
NOV.02.2009 11:00AM  
NOV.05.2009 10.40AM  
DEC.15.2009 4:15PM  
DEC.28.2009 11:15AM  
DIGEST PLAYBACK  
You can view the previous or next page by  
selecting £ / ¤.  
* The screen does not appear on the  
camcorder.  
DVD1  
JAN.ꢅ01.ꢅꢀ00ꢈꢅꢅ0ꢈ:0ꢃAM  
DVDꢀ JAN.ꢅ1ꢃ.ꢅꢀ00ꢈꢅꢅ0ꢈ:1ꢃAM  
FEB.ꢅ01.ꢅꢀ00ꢈꢅꢅ0ꢈ:0ꢃAM  
FEB.ꢅ0ꢇ.ꢅꢀ00ꢈꢅꢅ0ꢈ:1ꢃAM  
3
The digest is played back  
continuously.  
LTitle and chapter of created DVD  
Each recording date becomes one title in  
a created DVD and each file recorded in a  
same day becomes one chapter in the title.  
LTo normal playback / To the index menu  
1) Press the top menu button on the  
remote control of the DVD device during  
the digest playback.  
JAN. 10. 2009: file 1 and 2 were recorded.  
2) Select the desired item.  
File 1  
File 2  
NOTE  
JAN. 11. 2009: file 3 and 4 were recorded.  
“Digest Playback” menu is not available  
when DVD is burned using the provided  
MediaBrowser software.  
File 3  
File 4  
Create a DVD  
Title  
JAN.10.2009  
JAN. 11.2009  
File 1 File 2  
File 3  
File 4  
1
2
3
4
Chapter  
ꢂꢄ  
   
Preparation:  
Creating a DVD using a PC  
Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.  
In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box  
appears.  
You can copy the data from the camcorder  
and create a DVD using a PC.  
1
Click [Easy Installation].  
Q Installing the software to the PC  
System Requirements  
Windows Vista  
Windows Vista®  
OS:  
Home Basic (SP1)  
Home Premium (SP1)  
(32-bit, pre-installed)  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Either one of the following:  
CPU:  
RAM:  
2
Click [Next].  
Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher  
Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz or higher  
Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.5 GHz or higher  
At least 1 GB  
Windows XP  
Windows® XP  
OS:  
Home Edition (SP2/SP3)  
Professional (SP2/SP3)  
(pre-installed)  
3
Click [Finish].  
Either one of the following:  
CPU:  
RAM:  
• Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher  
• Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz or higher  
• Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.5 GHz or higher  
At least 512 MB  
LTo check the PC specification  
Right-click on [Computer] (or [My  
Computer]) in the [Start] menu and select  
[Properties].  
Everio MediaBrowser icon is created on  
the desktop.  
NOTE  
Make sure your PC has a recordable DVD  
drive.  
LTo see the Instruction Guide for Everio  
MediaBrowser  
1) Double-click the icon of Everio  
MediaBrowser.  
If your system does not meet the  
requirements, it is recommended to copy  
files using the DVD burner. (Z p. 43)  
Macintosh users may use the software  
included with their Macintosh (iMovie ‘08,  
iPhoto) to copy files to their computer.  
2) Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser  
Help].  
Click  
Click  
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Copying Files (Continued)  
Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.  
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 HDD.  
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the  
camcorder.  
3
4
Click [All volume in camcorder] and  
click [Next].  
DC  
Connector  
AC  
Adapter  
To AC  
Outlet  
C
D
Click [Start].  
USB  
Connector  
USB Cable  
Backup starts.  
LTo 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].  
USB Connector  
1
2
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.  
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the  
camcorder.  
Select [BACK UP].  
USB MENU  
CREATE DVD  
UPLOAD  
NOTE  
LIB.  
EXPORT TO LIBRARY  
It takes time to backup many videos.  
BACK UP  
SAVE RECORDED VIDEO/ STILL  
QUIT  
SET  
ꢂꢇ  
   
5
6
Double-click the recording date.  
S Making User Lists to Arrange the  
Files  
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.  
1
Double-click icon and open the  
calendar.  
The files recorded on the day are  
displayed.  
Drag the file and drop into the user  
list.  
2
Select [Movies only].  
To add other files into the user list, repeat  
steps 5 and 6  
3
Click [+].  
4
Input the name of the new user list  
and click [OK].  
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Copying Files (Continued)  
4
5
Input the disc name, select the top  
menu style and click [Next].  
T Copying Files to a DVD  
Preparation:  
Use a recordable DVD disc (It is  
recommended to use a DVD-R disc.)  
1
Select the user list and click [Create  
Disc].  
Click [Start].  
2
Click [Select files individually] and  
click [Next].  
To add all the files onto DVD discs, click  
[Select all files displayed], then go to  
step 4.  
NOTE  
For detail on operating Everio  
MediaBrowser, click [Help] and refer to  
[MediaBrowser Help].  
Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read  
[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe® Reader® can  
be loaded from Adobe’s web site:  
For assistance in operating the provided  
software, refer to the support information.  
3
Drag the file, and drop into the part  
at the bottom and click [Next].  
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Folder Structure and Extensions  
Recording medium  
X = number  
[DCIM]  
Contains the still image folders.  
Contains the video file folders.  
[XXXJVCSO]  
[SD_VIDEO]  
[MGR_INFO]  
[PRGXXX]  
Management information* for the media as a  
whole  
Management information*  
Video file  
Management information* for the video files  
[PRGXXX.PGI]  
[MOVXXX.MOD]  
[MOVXXX.MOI]  
[PRGXXX]  
[EXTMOV]  
[MOV_XXX.MOD]  
Video file which management information is  
corrupted.  
[PRIVATE]  
Contains management information files of event  
and/or DVD creation information for the files taken  
with the camcorder.  
* Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video file.  
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Copying Files (Continued)  
Customer Support Information  
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence.  
JVC  
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide  
software, please have the following information ready.  
Product Name, Model, Problem, Error Message.  
PC, (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk  
Space (GB)).  
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/Germany/France/Spanish  
+1-800-1532-4865 (toll-free)  
+44-1489-564-764  
English/Germany/France/Spanish/  
Italian/Dutch  
Other Countries in Europe  
Asia (Philippines)  
China  
English  
+63-2-438-0090  
Chinese  
+86-21-5385-3786  
Please check our website for latest information and downloading.  
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1
2
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the  
camcorder.  
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder  
Preparation:  
Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX  
input mode.  
Create a playlist.  
Turn off all units.  
Check that the images from the camcorder  
are input correctly to the VCR/DVD  
recorder.  
LTo connect using the AV connectors  
(analog dubbing)  
DC  
Connector  
To AC  
Outlet  
AC Adapter  
3
4
Play back playlists on the camcorder.  
1) Touch MENU.  
2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].  
3) Select the desired playlist.  
4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is  
displayed for 5 seconds at the first and  
the last scene.)  
At the point you want to start  
dubbing, start recording on the VCR/  
DVD recorder.  
AV Connector  
AV Cable  
AC  
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s  
instruction manual.  
Adapter  
LTo stop dubbing  
VCR/DVD  
Recorder  
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.  
LTo hide the date or icons on the screen  
Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV].  
AV Connector  
(Input)  
To AC  
Outlet  
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Using with a Portable Media Player  
Turning on the Export Mode  
Changing the Export Setting  
You can easily transfer videos recorded  
in export mode to iTunes®. All the files with  
the export setting turned on are transferred  
to PC. For details on transferring, refer to  
the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the  
CD-ROM.  
You can set the recorded videos to the export  
setting.  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
Preparation:  
1
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press EXPORT.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
EXPORT  
recording mode.  
Press EXPORT twice.  
EXPORT  
ON  
2
Select the file and select [LIB.].  
EXPORT SETTINGS  
1/3  
LIB.  
LIB.  
LTo turn off the export mode  
SD  
Press EXPORT twice.  
LIB.  
CHECK  
DONE  
To check the content of the file, select  
[CHECK].  
3
Select [DONE].  
LTo cancel the export setting  
Select the file and press [LIB.] again.  
LTo quit the screen  
1) Select [DONE].  
2) Select [YES].  
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Transferring the Files to PC  
Preparation:  
Install iTunes® on a PC.  
1
Connect the camcorder to the PC  
with the USB cable.  
2
Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].  
USB MENU  
CREATE DVD  
UPLOAD  
LIB.  
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. in [Click for  
Latest Product Info] in the help of the  
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.  
ꢃꢃ  
   
Uploading Files to Websites  
Turning on the Upload Mode  
Upload Trimming  
You can upload the file to video sharing  
websites (You TubeTM) quickly after recording.  
For more information on YouTube, visit  
YouTubewebsite: http://www.youtube.com/  
You can select the necessary part of the  
video and save it as a new video file ready for  
uploading.  
Preparation:  
Preparation:  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
playback mode.  
Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.  
Press the PLAY/REC button to select  
recording mode  
1
2
Touch MENU.  
Press UPLOAD twice.  
UPLOAD  
Select [UPLOAD SETTINGS].  
ON  
VIDEO  
DELETE  
UPLOAD SETTINGS  
SEARCH  
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST  
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.  
SELECT SCENE FOR UPLOADING  
SET  
QUIT  
3
4
Select the desired file.  
UPLOAD SETTINGS  
1/2  
NOTE  
SD  
The upload mode turns off each time  
recording is finished.  
SET  
QUIT  
Select [SET] at the start point.  
TRIM (FROM HERE)  
SET  
S
E
0 : 12 : 05  
QUIT  
5
Select [SET] at the end point.  
TRIM (UNTIL HERE)  
SET  
S
E
0 : 08 : 05  
QUIT  
0 : 12 : 05  
CANCEL  
The duration between the start point and the  
Teondcapnocinetl cthaennsotatrbtepoloinntgseerttthinagn, 1se0lemcitnutes.  
[CANCEL].  
ꢃꢄ  
     
6
7
Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].  
Uploading Files  
SET  
For detalis on uploading files, refer to the  
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-  
ROM.  
CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE  
REDEFINE AREA  
S
E
0 : 08 : 05  
0 : 12 : 05  
1
Connect the camcorder to the PC  
with the USB cable.  
SET  
QUIT  
To set the start/end point again, select  
[REDEFINE AREA].  
2
Select [UPLOAD].  
USB MENU  
Select [YES].  
When copying is finished, the copied file is  
added to the index screen.  
PLAYBACK ON PC  
CREATE DVD  
UPLOAD  
EXPORT TO LIBRARY  
EASY UPLOAD TO VIDEO  
SET  
QUIT  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
LCannot upload the file toYouTube™  
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.  
ꢃꢆ  
 
MENU SETTINGS  
Changing the Menu Settings  
1
Touch MENU.  
LTo return to the previous screen  
Select @.  
2
Select the desired menu.  
LTo quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
VIDEO  
REGISTER EVENT  
VIDEO QUALITY  
ZOOM  
ON  
DIS  
IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO  
SET  
QUIT  
3
Select the desired setting.  
VIDEO  
R
OFF  
V
ON  
ON  
Z
D
IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO  
SET  
QUIT  
Mode  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
See page 30. (In the manual recording mode only)  
!
!
!
#
#
MANUAL SETTING  
D LIGHT  
m REGISTER EVENT  
[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC  
NOTE  
z SELF-TIMER  
You can confirm the countdown on the camcorder  
ꢀꢀ  
#
Starts recording when the  
set time elapses after the  
SNAPSHOT button is pressed.  
screen.  
It is recommended to attach the camcorder to  
a tripod and use this function to prevent the  
vibration after SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
[RECORD ONE SHOT]:  
Records one still image at a time.  
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING:  
Records still images continuously while  
SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
8 SHUTTER MODE  
Records still images  
continuously while SNAPSHOT  
is pressed.  
ꢀꢀ  
#
NOTE  
The interval between recording still images is  
approx. 0.3 seconds.  
Continuous shooting may not work well  
depending on the recording medium.  
The continuous shooting speed will drop if this  
function is used repeatedly.  
n VIDEO QUALITY  
!
[ULTRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY  
Sets the picture quality.  
n IMAGE QUALITY  
ꢀ#  
[FINE] / STANDARD  
Sets the picture quality.  
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Mode  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
35X/OPTICAL / 40X/DYNAMIC* / [80X/  
DIGITAL] / 800X/DIGITAL  
* Dynamic zoom  
The combination of optical and digital zoom  
technology offers higher zoom ratio than optical  
zoom without reducing the quality.  
@ ZOOM  
!
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.  
NOTE  
Optical zoom is used up to [35X/OPTICAL]. Digital  
zoom is used from more than [35X/OPTICAL] up to  
the selected zoom ratio.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
NOTE  
q DIS  
Complete stabilization may not be possible if  
hand shake is excessive, or depending on the  
shooting conditions.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
!
!
!
Compensates for hand shake.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
AGC: Electrically brightens the scene in dark  
place.  
[AUTO]*: Automatically brightens the scene  
when it is dark. (Becomes brighter  
than [AGC]. The motion of a subject  
may look unnatural if recorded in some  
condition.)  
* !ꢀmode only  
[16:9]: Records videos in 16:9 size.  
4:3: Records videos in 4:3 size.  
NOTE  
GAIN UP  
ꢀꢀ  
Makes the subject appear bright  
ꢀ# automatically when you record in  
dark places. However, the overall  
color tones appear greyish.  
! SELECT ASPECT RATIO  
If the [VIDEO QUALITY] is set to [ECONOMY],  
you cannot record in 16:9 size.  
If you want to copy the recorded videos onto  
DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9  
size videos and 4:3 size videos.  
Selects the aspect ratio for  
videos.  
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
ON: Activates the function.  
o WIND CUT  
!
!
Reduces noise caused by wind.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
The switching time of the SD card and built-in  
memory requires approximately 3 seconds. If there  
are many videos and data in the SD card, it might  
take up to a few minutes to perform the switch. No  
video is recorded during that time.  
AUTO SWITCH REC  
MEDIA  
Switches recording media  
automatically from Built-in  
Memory to SD card and vice  
versa after the the recording  
medium in use is full.  
ꢃꢈ  
         
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
Menus  
Select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] on Video  
Playback or Image Playback Mode.  
OFF / [DISPLAY ALL] / DISPLAY DATE ONLY /  
DISPLAY DATE 5 SEC.  
l ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
Displays indication modes on LCD  
monitor.  
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
9 LANGUAGE  
[ENGLISH]  
Enables you to set the display  
language.  
: CLOCK ADJUST  
Sets the time.  
DATE STYLE:  
[month.day.year] / year.month.day / day.month.year  
TIME:  
24h / [12h]  
; DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
Sets the date and time display  
format.  
B MONITOR BRIGHT  
Sets the brightness of the LCD  
monitor.  
Adjust the brightness of the display by using the touch  
sensor.  
BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on the monitor  
regardless of the surrounding conditions.  
STANDARD: Select this when saving the battery life.  
[AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set  
to [BRIGHTER] when using outdoors and to  
[STANDARD] when using indoors (when using  
the battery pack).  
C MONITOR BACKLIGHT  
Enables you to adjust the  
brightness of backlight on the  
monitor.  
Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
Y BASIC SETTINGS  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
NOTE  
[ DEMO MODE  
Introduces special features of  
the camcorder when there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes  
during recording mode.  
• The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is  
connected, not with the battery pack.  
• If an SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not  
take place even if this mode is set to [ON].  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
( AUTO POWER OFF  
If the camcorder is not operated for  
5 minutes while the power is on,  
it turns itself off automatically to  
conserve power.  
To turn the camcorder on again, close the LCD  
monitor and open it again when using the battery  
pack. When using the AC adapter, perform any  
operation such as zooming.  
OFF: Turns off the operation sound.  
[ON]: The melody sounds when any operation is  
performed.  
\ OPERATION SOUND  
Turns the operation sound on/off.  
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Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
Menus  
RECORD BUTTON  
Enables the recording button [REC]  
on the LCD monitor.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
& QUICK RESTART  
[ON]: If the LCD monitor is opened again within 5  
minutes, the camcorder starts quickly. The power  
consumption used for the 5 minute period after the  
LCD monitor is closed is approximately 1/3 of that used  
during recording. This enables you to save more power  
than leaving the power on.  
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.  
] REMOTE  
OFF: Does not receive the signal from the remote  
control.  
[ON]:Enables operation with the remote control.  
Turns on/off reception of the  
operation signal from the remote  
control.  
YES: Performs this function.  
[NO]: Cancels this function.  
NOTE  
UPDATE  
Updates and improves the system  
software.  
Information about obtaining system update will be made  
available on the JVC’s web site.  
YES: Performs the function.  
NO: Returns to the menu screen without executing  
Z FACTORY PRESET  
Returns all the camcorder settings  
to their default values.  
reset.  
Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
CONNECTION SETTINGS  
% DISPLAY ON TV  
[OFF]: Does not display on TV.  
ON: Displays on TV.  
Displays camcorder’s on-screen  
display on a TV screen.  
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
Menus  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
Sets the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the  
screen of the connected television  
when outputting videos from the AV  
connector.  
4:3 / [16:9]  
Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
MEDIA SETTINGS  
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO  
Sets the recording medium for  
video.  
[BUILT- IN MEMORY] / SD CARD  
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE  
Sets the recording medium for still  
images.  
[BUILT - IN MEMORY] / SD  
[FILE]: Initializes all files in the BUILT-IN MEMORY.  
FILE + MANAGEMENT NO:  
FORMAT BUILT- IN MEM.  
Ensures stable speeds and  
operation when accessing the  
BUILT- IN MEMORY.  
Initializes all files and management numbers in  
the BUILT-IN MEMORY.  
NOTE  
• Be aware that all files and data including protected files  
will be erased by the formatting process.  
[FILE]: Initializes all files in the SD card.  
FILE + MANAGEMENT NO:  
, FORMAT SD CARD  
You have to format newly  
purchased SD cards with this  
camcorder before using them.  
This will also ensure stable speeds  
and operation when accessing the  
SD card.  
Initializes all files and management numbers in  
the SD card.  
NOTE  
• Be aware that all files and data including protected files  
will be erased by the formatting process.  
YES: Performs this function. Select [OK] when  
completed.  
[NO]: Cancels this function.  
ERASE BUILT- IN MEM.  
When you dispose of the  
camcorder, perform this to make  
it difficult to recover data on the  
BUILT-IN MEMORY.  
NOTE  
• In addition to this operation, it is recommended that you  
use a commercially available data erasing software to  
eliminate the risk of data recovery.  
ꢄꢀ  
         
FURTHER INFORMATION  
Troubleshooting  
Before requesting service, consult the  
following chart. If the solutions indicated in the  
chart do not solve the problem, consult your  
nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for  
instructions.  
Refer also to the FAQ 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 file, 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 0.01% of fewer pixels may be  
ineffective.)  
Trouble  
Action  
Connect the AC adapter securely.  
No power is supplied.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
After the low  
When the camcorder has warmed up after being cold, the  
camcorder may switch itself off to check it is operating correctly.  
Turn on the camcorder again to start using it.  
temperature message  
is displayed, the power  
turns off when the  
camcorder warms up.  
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.  
ꢄꢁ  
Trouble  
Action  
SD Card or Built-In Memory is full. Delete unnecessary files or  
replace the SD Card.  
Recording cannot be  
performed.  
Insert a commercially available SD card, and set each of the [REC  
MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD Card] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to  
[SD].  
Recording stops by  
itself.  
Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous recording.  
Use backlight compensation.  
Set [GAIN UP] to [AGC] or [AUTO].  
Use [NIGHT] from scene select.  
Set the brightness to the [+] side.  
The recorded subject is  
too dark.  
Set the brightness to the [–] side.  
Set the backlight compensation to off if it is being used.  
The recorded subject is  
too bright.  
Change [ZOOM] to [80X/DIGITAL] or [800X/DIGITAL].  
Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.  
Digital zoom does not  
work.  
Wipe the lens with lens cleaning cloth.  
If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no  
contrast between dark and light, adjust the focus manually.  
The focus is not  
adjusted automatically.  
Set [WB] in [MANUAL SETTING] appropriately to the light source.  
Select [MWB] in [WB] while holding a sheet of plain white paper in  
front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen.  
Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears.  
The color looks strange.  
(Too bluish, too reddish,  
etc)  
This cannot be used if [SEPIA] or [MONOTONE] are selected as  
effects.  
White balance setting  
cannot be activated.  
Do not use [TWILIGHT] from scene select.  
The continuous shooting speed will drop after continuous shots.  
Continuous shooting speed may drop depending on the recording  
media or under certain recording conditions.  
The continuous shooting  
speed is slow.  
This occurs when there is a bright light source near the camcorder.  
This is not a malfunction. Change the direction of the camcorder to  
prevent the light source comes into view.  
Band of bright light  
appears on the LCD  
monitor.  
Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section  
between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.  
Sound or video are  
interrupted.  
Select [PLAYBACK MPG 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.)  
Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).  
The following functions cannot be used for a backup DVD.  
When playing back video  
- Search index by date  
Cannot find a recorded  
video/image.  
Some functions cannot  
be used when playing  
back a backup DVD  
through a DVD burner  
connected to the  
- Playback effects  
When playing back still image  
- Playback effects  
camcorder.  
ꢄꢂ  
Trouble  
Action  
The camcorder  
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.  
operates slowly when  
switching between  
video mode and still  
image mode, or when  
switching the power on  
or off.  
The lamp does not  
flash during battery  
pack charging.  
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 remote control  
does not work.  
Replace the battery.  
Set [REMOTE] to [ON].  
The remote control may not operate outdoors or in places  
exposed to strong light.  
Cannot upload the file  
toYouTube™  
You need your YouTubeaccount 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 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.  
LTo 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]. (Z p. 61)  
ꢄꢃ  
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  
NOT FORMATTED  
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.  
FORMAT ERROR!  
DATA DELETION ERROR  
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.  
If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform  
formatting (All data is deleted).  
BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR!  
MEMORY CARD ERROR!  
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.  
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.  
If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform  
formatting (All data is deleted).  
Stop video recording, and then record a still image. (If an SD  
card is removed or inserted during video recording, a still  
image cannot be recorded.)  
CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL  
IMAGES AT THE MOMENT  
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD Card], then record to an  
SD card.  
Turn off the camcorder and then turn it on again.  
RECORDING CANCELLED  
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.  
Use the AC Adapter as power supply.  
RECORDING FAILURE  
USE AC ADAPTER  
ꢄꢄ  
 
Indication  
Action  
Select [OK] to restore.  
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE  
IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY  
IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/  
PLAYBACK, RECOVER?  
Use files recorded with the camcorder. (Files recorded with  
other device may not be played back.)  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
THIS FILE IS PROTECTED  
INSUFFICIENT SPACE  
Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU.  
Delete files. Move files to a PC or other device.  
Replace the SD card with a new one.  
Replace the backup destination with another disc.  
NUMBER OF FOLDERS  
OVERFLOW  
Move the files or folder to a PC or other device, and then  
format the SD card.  
Select [FILE + MANAGEMENT NO] in [FORMAT BUILT- IN  
MEM.] or [FORMAT SD CARD].  
UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE  
NUMBER OF FOLDERS/  
FILES HAS BEEN REACHED  
SCENE QUANTITY  
LIMIT EXCEEDED  
When creating a DVD, reduce the number of playlists to be  
saved.  
Reduce the number of the playlist to 99 files or less.  
PLAYLIST QUANTITY  
EXCEEDS LIMIT  
Delete the playlist, and then create a new one.  
NO REGISTERED SCENES  
IN PLAYLIST SOME OF  
SCENES MAY NOT BE  
PLAYED BACK  
Turn on the power of the connected USB device.  
Connect the AC adapter to the DVD burner.  
POWER IS OFF, OR USB  
DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED  
Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc.  
(A DVD-RW disc can be initialized.)  
DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN  
ALREADY USED  
Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc.  
FINALIZATION FAILED  
NO FILES  
Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).  
ꢄꢆ  
Cleaning  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.  
LTo clean the exterior  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted  
mild soap and wring it out well before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
LTo clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
LTo clean the lens  
Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
NOTE  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.  
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.  
ꢄꢇ  
Specifications  
LFor video/Audio  
Format  
Camcorder  
SD-VIDEO  
LFor general  
Recording/Playback format  
Video: MPEG-2  
Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch)  
Signal format  
NTSC standard  
Power supply  
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 1.8 W*  
Recording mode (video)  
ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR)  
FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (VBR)  
NORMAL: 720 x 480 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR)  
ECONOMY: 352 x 240 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)  
Recording mode (audio)  
ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps  
FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps  
NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps  
ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps  
LFor still image  
* When the LED light is off and the monitor  
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.  
Rated Current Consumption: 1A  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
54.5 mm x 65 mm x 112.5 mm  
(2-1/8”x2-9/16”x4-7/16”)  
Weight  
Approx. 245 g (0.54 lbs)  
(incl. grip belt)  
Approx. 290 g (0.64 lbs)  
(incl. battery and grip belt)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Operating humidity  
35% to 80%  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
Pickup  
1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD  
Lens  
Format  
JPEG  
Image size  
832 x 624  
Picture quality  
FINE/STANDARD  
LFor connectors  
AV output  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ  
USB  
F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm,  
35:1 power zoom lens  
Filter diameter  
Mini USB type A and B, USB 2.0 compliant  
ø30.5 mm  
LCD monitor  
2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT  
active matrix system  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output  
LED Light  
Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft)  
(recommended shooting distance)  
DC 11 V  
, 1 A  
§
ꢄꢈ  
Specifications (Continued)  
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  
Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs)  
(incl. battery)  
Remote Control  
Power supply  
DC 3 V  
Battery life  
Approx. 1 year  
(depending on the frequency of use)  
Operating distance  
Within 5 m (16.4 ft)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32 F° to 104° F)  
Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
Approximate recording time (for video)  
Recording  
medium  
SD or SDHC Card  
256 MB 512 MB  
3 min. 6 min.  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
1 hr.  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
Quality  
ULTRA FINE  
FINE  
14 min.  
21 min.  
29 min.  
29 min.  
43 min.  
1 hr.  
1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. 7 hr. 30 min.  
5 min. 10 min.  
6 min. 13 min.  
1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 40 min. 11 hr. 20 min.  
1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. 7 hr. 30 min. 15 hr. 00 min.  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
18 min. 36 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 30 min.  
5 hr.  
9 hr. 55 min. 20 hr. 00 min. 40 hr. 00 min.  
Recording medium  
Built-In Memory  
16 GB  
Quality  
ULTRA FINE  
FINE  
3 hr. 45 min.  
5 hr. 40 min.  
7 hr. 30 min.  
20 hr. 00 min.  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
Approximate number of storable images (for still image)  
The Built-In Memory can record up to 9999 still images in either mode.  
Recording medium  
Image size/Quality  
SD or SDHC Card  
Mode  
256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB  
640 x 480 / FINE  
640 x 480 / STANDARD  
832 x 624 / FINE  
1450  
2080  
970  
2920  
4180  
1950  
2920  
3660  
4880  
5930 9999 9999  
8480 9999 9999  
3950 7590 9999  
5930 9999 9999  
7420 9999 9999  
9890 9999 9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
!
#
!
4:3  
4:3  
832 x 624 / STANDARD  
640 x 360 / FINE  
1450  
1820  
2420  
16:9  
640 x 360 / STANDARD  
The recordable time and the number of still images are approximate and may differ depending on the  
recording environment, the condition of the SD card, or the remaining battery power.  
70  
 
Cautions  
ATTENTION:  
The battery you  
AC Adapter  
have purchased 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.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
Recording Medium  
Be sure to follow the guidelines below  
to prevent corruption or damage to your  
recorded data.  
Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or  
subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.  
Plug Adapter  
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.  
Battery Packs  
Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove  
the battery or AC adapter during shooting,  
playback, or when otherwise accessing the  
recording medium.  
Do not bring the recording medium near objects  
that have a strong magnetic field or that emit  
strong electromagnetic waves.  
Do not store the recording medium in locations  
with high temperature or high humidity.  
Do not touch the metal parts.  
The supplied battery  
Terminals  
pack is a lithium-ion  
battery. Before using  
the supplied battery  
pack or an optional  
battery pack, be sure  
to read the following  
cautions:  
To avoid hazards  
LCD Monitor  
... 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, as this may cause the battery  
to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
... use only specified chargers.  
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO  
NOT  
... 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.  
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). This is a chemical  
reaction type battery — cooler temperatures  
impede chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
... 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 time.  
... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
ꢆ1  
 
Cautions (Continued)  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number: GZ-MS130U  
Main Unit  
Trade Name: JVC  
For safety, DO NOT  
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.  
... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
... disassemble or modify the unit.  
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
... leave the battery pack attached when the  
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.  
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.  
... 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.  
... near appliances generating strong magnetic  
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)  
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
DO NOT leave the unit  
... in places of over 50°C.  
... 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.  
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.  
... 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.  
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.  
To prevent the unit from dropping,  
Fasten the grip belt securely.  
When using the camcorder with a tripod, attach  
the camcorder to the tripod securely.  
If the camcorder drops, you may be injured  
and the camcorder may be damaged.  
When a child uses the unit, there must be  
parental guidance.  
ꢆꢀ  
Memo  
ꢆꢁ  
Terms  
A AC Adapter ................................................. 18, 71  
Adjust Brightness .............................................. 31  
Auto Power Off .................................................. 60  
AV Connection ............................................ 33, 53  
N Number of Images ............................................. 70  
O On-screen Recording Control ........................... 22  
On-screen Zoom Control .................................. 24  
Operation Sound................................................ 60  
B Backlight Compensation ................................... 30  
Battery Pack .......................................... 13, 18, 71  
Built-In Memory........................................ 21,62,66  
P Photometry Area ............................................... 32  
Playlist ............................................................... 40  
Portable Media Player ....................................... 54  
Protecting Files ................................................. 36  
C CD-ROM ..................................................... 13, 47  
Clock Adjust ...................................................... 19  
Copying Files .................................................... 42  
Q Quick Restart .................................................... 61  
Quick Review .............................................. 22, 23  
D Date/Time Setting ............................................... 5  
Date Display Style ............................................ 60  
Daylight Saving Time ........................................ 19  
Deleting Files .................................................... 34  
Digest Playback ........................................... 26, 46  
Demo Mode ...................................................... 60  
Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ............................ 59  
Display on TV .................................................... 61  
Dubbing playback ............................................. 53  
DVD Backup ................................................ 44, 45  
DVD Burner ....................................................... 43  
R Recordable Time ............................................... 70  
Record Button.................................................... 61  
Recording Medium............................................. 71  
Remaining Battery Power .................................. 24  
Remaining Recording Time ............................... 22  
Remote Control................................ 13, 14, 15, 61  
S Scene Select...................................................... 31  
SD Card............................................................. 21  
Select Aspect Ratio ........................................... 59  
Self-Timer .......................................................... 58  
Shutter Mode ..................................................... 58  
Shutter Speed.................................................... 31  
Speaker Volume................................................. 26  
E Effect.................................................................. 32  
Event Registration.............................................. 25  
Export to Library Mode ...................................... 55  
T Tele Macro ........................................................ 32  
Trimming Files ................................................... 39  
File Information.................................................. 37  
File Search......................................................... 28  
Finalize .............................................................. 43  
Focus................................................................. 31  
Format SD Card................................................. 62  
U Updating Software ............................................ 61  
Uploading Files ................................................. 56  
USB Cable................................................... 43, 48  
V Video Output ..................................................... 62  
Video Quality .................................................... 58  
Viewing Files on TV .......................................... 33  
G Gain Up ............................................................. 59  
I
Image Quality .................................................... 58  
iTunes ............................................................... 54  
W White Balance (WB) ......................................... 32  
Wind Cut ........................................................... 59  
L Language Setting ........................................ 20, 60  
LCD Monitor ................................................ 16, 71  
LED Light .......................................................... 24  
Y YouTube ........................................................... 56  
Z Zoom ........................................................... 24, 59  
Menu Settings.................................................... 58  
Monitor Backlight ............................................... 60  
Monitor Bright .................................................... 60  
Moving Files....................................................... 42  
US  
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1208YDR-YG-MD  

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