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Names of Parts and Functions

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A

Lens/Lens Cover

B

Light

C

Stereo Microphone

D

LCD Monitor
Turns the power on/off by opening and
closing.

E

Slider
Selects an image or item.

F

OK Button
Confirms the selected image or item.

G

Operation Buttons
Functions differently according to the
operation.

H

Menu (menu) Button ( P.17)

I

Speaker

J

ACCESS (Access) Lamp
Lights up/blinks during recording or
playback.

K

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge)
Lamp ( P.6)

L

+

 (Play) Button

Switches between recording and
playback modes.

M

/

 (Video/Still Image) Button

Switches between video and still
image modes.

N

UPLOAD/EXPORT
(Upload/Export to iTunes) Button
Recording

Takes videos in YouTube
or iTunes format.

Playback

Changes the video to
YouTube or iTunes*
format.

O

,

 (Power/Information) Button

Recording

Displays the remaining
time as well as the
battery power during
continuous recording.

Playback

Displays file information.

Press and hold to turn the power on/off
while the LCD monitor is opened.

P

AV Terminal ( P.15, P.16)

Q

Zoom/Volume Lever ( P.12, P.14)

R

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording)
Button ( P.13)

S

USB Terminal

T

DC Terminal ( P.6)

U

START/STOP (Video Recording)
Button ( P.12)

V

Lens Cover Switch ( P.12)

W

Grip Belt Release Lever

X

Grip Belt ( P.7)

Y

Tripod Mounting Hole

Z

SD Card Slot ( P.8)

a

Battery Release Lever ( P.6)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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Summary of Contents for Everio GZ-MS215BEK

Page 1: ...ct Some features explained in this manual only apply to the specific camera model identified This product comes with a Basic User Guide this manual and a Detailed User Guide Detailed User Guide Explains the ways of shooting in various situations and the useful features Access the following website on your PC http manual jvc co jp index html Getting Started Recording Playback Copying Further Inform...

Page 2: ...tion to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the...

Page 3: ...ons between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any...

Page 4: ...ced Operations Use the Detailed User Guide on your PC to find out more about the advanced operations Access the following address on your PC http manual jvc co jp index html Verifying the Accessories AC Adapter AP V30M 1 Power Cord 1 Battery Pack BN VG107E USB Cable Type A Mini Type B AV Cable CD ROM 2 Basic User Guide this manual SD cards are sold separately For details on the types of cards that...

Page 5: ...ill image modes N UPLOAD EXPORT Upload Export to iTunes Button Recording Takes videos in YouTube or iTunes format Playback Changes the video to YouTube or iTunes format O Power Information Button Recording Displays the remaining time as well as the battery power during continuous recording Playback Displays file information Press and hold to turn the power on off while the LCD monitor is opened P ...

Page 6: ...in until the battery clicks into place Base Cover 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 cannot be guaranteed Charging time Approx 1 h 50 m using supplied battery pack If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10 C to 35 C charging may take a longer ...

Page 7: ...rap and loop it around your wrist While pressing A pull B and remove the strap Press and hold When attaching the hand strap insert C until it clicks into place For more information refer to the Detailed User Guide http manual jvc co jp index html 7 Getting Started Recording Playback Copying Further Information ...

Page 8: ... unit before inserting or removing a card Slot B Slot A To remove the card Push the card inward once then pull it out straight Base NOTE Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards Manufacturer Panasonic TOSHIBA SanDisk ATP Video Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card 4 GB to 32 GB Still Image SD card 256 MB to 2 GB SDHC card 4 GB to 32 GB Using cards other than those specified above may re...

Page 9: ...K ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS MEDIA SETTINGS SET QUIT Select FORMAT SD CARD and touch MEDIA SETTINGS FORMAT SD CARD SET QUIT REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Select the slot with the card to format inserted and touch SLOT SELECTION SLOT A SLOT B SET QUIT Select FILE and touch FORMAT SD CARD FILE FILE MANAGEMENT NO SET QUIT Select YES and touch After formatting touch For more i...

Page 10: ... the cursor 4 After setting the date and time touch 5 Select the region where you live and touch The city name and time difference is displayed GMT 1 1 2009 10 00 CLOCK AREA SETTING SAVE QUIT NOTE Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves on The displays on the screen do not work ev...

Page 11: ...me as steps 3 5 on the previous page To change the display language The language on the display can be changed Display the menu Touch Select DISPLAY SETTINGS and touch VIDEO DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS SET QUIT 761 59 6 4 Select LANGUAGE and touch DISPLAY SETTINGS LANGUAGE DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT SET QUIT Select the desired language ...

Page 12: ...tch The mode changes between auto and manual with every touch 4 Start recording Press again to stop Wide angle Telephoto Zooming 1Open the lens cover Indications during video recording Remaining Recording Time Video Quality Record Standby Scene Counter Recording in Progress Battery Indicator Recording Media NOTE The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 50 minutes ...

Page 13: ...le movement with the unit on a tripod Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive Still Image Recording AV Press fully Press halfway Press Lights up during still image recording 1 Select still image mode 3 Take a still image 2 Set the focus on the subject Lights up in green when focused Indications during still image recording 832 Remaining Number of Shots Image Quality...

Page 14: ...s Touch to stop Select YES when the confirmation message appears and touch Media being played back To capture a still image during playback Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button Usable operation buttons during playback Display During video playback During still image playback Playback pause Start pause slideshow Stop returns to thumbnail display Stop returns to thumbnail display Advances...

Page 15: ... menu to ON Alternatively set ON SCREEN DISPLAY in the playback menu to DISPLAY ALL or DISPLAY DATE ONLY When images look unnatural on the TV Images do not appear on the TV properly Disconnect the cable and connect again Restart this unit by turning off and on Images are projected vertically on the TV Set VIDEO OUTPUT in the connection settings menu to 4 3 Images are projected horizontally on the ...

Page 16: ...pter is connected 2 Select the playback mode AV Press 3 Prepare to record Preparation on TV and VCR DVD recorder Switch to a compatible external input Insert compatible blank DVD or VHS to dub Preparation on this unit Set VIDEO OUTPUT in the connection settings menu to the aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 of the connecting TV To include the date during dubbing set DISPLAY ON TV in the connection settings ...

Page 17: ...ady Product Name Model Serial Number Problem Error Message PC Manufacturer Model Desktop Laptop CPU OS Memory MB GB 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 driv...

Page 18: ...080 4180 8480 9999 640 360 16 9 FINE 1820 3660 7420 9999 STANDARD 2430 4880 9890 9999 Up to 9999 still images may be recorded on the SD cards with at least 4 GB capacity regardless of image size and quality Approximate Recording Time Using Battery Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time BN VG107E 50 m 1 h 30 m BN VG114E 1 h 40 m 3 h 5 m BN VG121E 2 h 35 m 4 h 40 m The above ar...

Page 19: ...e the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit reattach them and turn on the power again Trouble Trouble Action Page Power POWER CHARGE lamp starts blinking when the monitor is closed The battery pack is being charged P 6 Recording Recording cannot be performed Check the button P 12 Set to the recording mode with the button P 14 Recording stops by itself Turn off this unit wait for a while and t...

Page 20: ...h them with your fingernails or pen tips This unit heats up This is not a malfunction This unit may become warm when used for a long time Warning Indications Warning Indications Action Page RECORDING FAILURE Turn off and on this unit again P 10 UNSUPPORTED SCENE Video UNSUPPORTED FILE Still image Make use of a file recorded with this unit Files recorded with other devices may not be playable If th...

Page 21: ...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 Do not splash the recording medium with water Do not use replace or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter during sh...

Page 22: ... floor To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight swing it excessively when using the hand strap swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside it place the cam...

Page 23: ...amic zoom Up to 45x Digital zoom Up to 900x Zoom Still image Optical zoom Up to 39x Video recording format SD VIDEO standard Video MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Still image recording format JPEG standard Recording media SD SDHC card 1 or 2 cards commercially available Clock battery Rechargeable battery AC Adapter AP V30M Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 5 2 V 1 8 A Allowable ...

Page 24: ...11 Copy Back Up 16 D Date Time Setting 10 Deleting Files 14 F Format SD Card 9 L Language Setting 11 LCD Monitor 21 M Menu Settings 17 N Number of Images 18 R Recordable Time 18 S SD Card 8 18 V Viewing Files on TV 15 Z Zoom 12 1209MNH SW VM EK 2009 Victor Company of Japan Limited ...

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