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Changing the Menu Settings

(Continued)

Menus

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

REC

RECORD BUTTON

Enables the recording button

[REC] on the LCD monitor.

OFF

: Deactivates the function.

[ON]

: Activates the function.

QUICK RESTART

Enables the camcorder to start

up quickly when you turn off the

camcorder and then on again

within 5 minutes by closing and

opening the LCD monitor.

OFF

: Deactivates the function.

[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 that used during recording. This enables

you to save more power than leaving the power on.

UPDATE

Updates and improves the

system software.

YES

: Performs this function.

[NO]

: Cancels this function.

NOTE

Information about obtaining system update will be made

available on the JVC’s website.

FACTORY PRESET

Returns all the camcorder

settings to their default values.

YES

: Performs this function.

[NO]

: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.

CONNECTION SETTINGS

Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.

DISPLAY ON TV

Displays camcorder’s on-screen

display on a TV screen.

[OFF]

: Does not display on TV.

: Displays on TV.

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]

Menus

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

MEDIA SETTINGS

Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.

VIDEO SLOT SELECTION

Selects recording media for

video.

[SLOT A] / SLOT B

IMAGE SLOT SELECTION

Selects recording media for still

image.

[SLOT A] / SLOT B

FORMAT SD CARD

You have to format newly

purchased SD cards with this

camera before using them.

This will also ensure stable

speeds and operation when

accessing the SD card.

[SLOT A] / SLOT B

[FILE]:

Initializes all files in the SD card.

FILE + MANAGEMENT NO:

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.

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Summary of Contents for GZ-MS123

Page 1: ...ank you for purchasing this camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product GUIDEBOOK LYT2016 002A M AH GZ MS123 GZ MS123AH_GB indb 1 1 5 2009 3 45 10 PM ...

Page 2: ...xposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine fire or the Iike CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS If you notice smoke o...

Page 3: ...of YouTube LLC Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Do not point the lens directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to th...

Page 4: ...e guaranteed Do not remove the AC adapter the battery pack or the SD card when the lamp is blinking Insert the SD Card Slot B Slot A Firmly insert the card Press Power button to turn off the camcorder Grip Adjustment Do not pull the strap when you open the fasten Please pull the tab to open it Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder When carrying the camcorder please be careful not to drop it...

Page 5: ... 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 QUIT SET THE CITY DATE AND TIME CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CLOCK ADJUST Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder T AREA SETTING SET QUIT GMT 1 1 2009 01 00 Select ON or OFF U Select ON if daylight saving time is effe...

Page 6: ...deo mode Q 0 0 4 0 1 4 h 59 m REC The mode changes when you press the button Press the START STOP button to start recording and press it again to stop Start recording S Remaining space on the SD Card Record standby Video Quality Recording Select recording mode R REC The auto recording indicator appears GZ MS123AH_GB indb 6 1 5 2009 3 45 15 PM ...

Page 7: ...09 Q K J L B Playback screen LTo perform operations such as forward search or reverse search Z p 24 LTo view files on TV Z p 31 Do not forget to make copies after recording To copy files onto DVD discs Z p 45 To dub files using a VCR DVD recorder Z p 50 To play back a created DVD disc Z p 44 To edit files on your computer Z p 45 CAUTION Select Touch OK S GZ MS123AH_GB indb 7 1 5 2009 3 45 16 PM ...

Page 8: ...tting in Menu 28 USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV 31 Connection with TV 31 Playback Operation 31 EDITING Managing Files 32 Capturing a Still Image from a Video 32 Deleting Files 32 Protecting Files 34 Viewing File Information 35 Changing the Event Registration 36 Trimming Files 37 Playlists 38 Creating Playlists 38 Playing Back Playlists 39 Other Operations of Playlists 39 COPYING Copying Files 4...

Page 9: ...G FILE ON SCREEN DISPLAY SET QUIT SWITCH DISPLAYED CONTENTS EDIT l Q R 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 GZ MS123AH_GB indb 9 1 5 2009 3 45 ...

Page 10: ...oduct 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 and consult your nearest JVC dealer If a problem occurs when using the SD card take the card together with the camcorder for repair If one of them is not included the cause of the malfunction cann...

Page 11: ...ded cables for connections Do not use any other cables Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder Release the stopper 3 cm USB cable Wind once AC Adapter Wind twice To be connected to the camcorder GZ MS123AH_GB indb 11 1 5 2009 3 45 19 PM ...

Page 12: ...12 Index NOTE The LCD monitor can rotate 270 Be careful not to cover 4 5 and 6 during shooting GETTING STARTED DC D C DC B A GZ MS123AH_GB indb 12 1 5 2009 3 45 19 PM ...

Page 13: ...SD Card Slot EXPORT Button Z p 51 AV Connector Z p 31 50 START STOP Button Z p 20 SNAPSHOT Button Z p 21 0 Zoom Lever W 7 T Z p 22 Speaker Volume Control VOL Z p 24 1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector 2 Z p 41 46 4 Lens 5 LED Light Z p 22 6 Stereo Microphone 7 Grip Strap 8 Belt Strap 9 Fasten Stud Hole Tripod Mounting Socket Battery Release Button BATT Z p 16 GZ MS123AH_GB indb 13 1 5 2009 3 ...

Page 14: ...try Area Control Indicator Z p 30 2 Shutter Speed Z p 29 During Video Recording Only Mode Indicator Export Mode Indicator Z p 51 Counter Upload Mode Indicator Z p 53 Video Quality B ULTRA FINE C FINE D NORMAL E ECONOMY Z p 56 Remaining Time MREC Appears during recording MQ Appears during record standby mode Digital Image Stabilizer DIS Indicator Appears when DIS is set to OFF Z p 56 Auto Switch Re...

Page 15: ...MY Z p 56 Counter Playback Mode F Playback Q Pause K Forward Search J Reverse Search G Forward Slow Motion E Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed Battery Indicator Date Time Z p 16 Volume Level Indicator During Still Image Playback 16 55 1 11 2009 Mode Indicator Folder File Number Slide Show Playback Indicator Battery Indicator Date Time Z p 16 GZ MS123AH_GB indb 15 1 5 2009 3 45...

Page 16: ...ach the battery pack NOTE 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 Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable This may damage the AC adapter Necessary Settings before Use AC Adapter To AC Outlet 110V to 240V Date Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monito...

Page 17: ... 55 7 Select ON if daylight saving time is effective SET QUIT SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 1 11 2009 16 55 SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DST OFF 8 Set the date and time Select the item by using the touch sensor and select to set SAVE QUIT CLOCK SETTING GMT 0 00 DATE TIME 16 55 11 2009 1 9 Select SAVE To reset the setting select QUIT Setting the clock to local time when traveling Af...

Page 18: ...mcorder please be careful not to drop Tripod Mounting 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 NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder Grip Strap Fasten Tab Bottom of the camcorder GZ MS123AH_GB indb 18 1 5 200...

Page 19: ...th its clipped edge first 3 Close the SD card cover LTo remove an SD card Push the SD card once After the card comes out a little pull it out NOTE Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off Otherwise data on the card may be corrupted Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label R Change the recording medium The camcorder is programmed to record on SLOT A when it...

Page 20: ...lly selected when you turn the camcorder s power off 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 To turn the camcorder on again when using the battery pack close the LCD monitor and open it again When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming After recording video for 12 consecutive hour...

Page 21: ...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 To turn on the camcorder again when using the battery pack close the LCD monitor and open it again When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming LTo view the last recorded image Select A after shooting Selecting during playback dele...

Page 22: ...t the recording mode 1 Touch MENU 2 Select LIGHT 3 Select the desired setting ON The LED light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions AUTO The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions OFF Deactivates this function Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation Attach the battery pack Select the recording mode mode Press INFO three times or INFO...

Page 23: ...search by event See page 27 NOTE Once you select a certain event to register a file the setting will remain even if you turn off the camcorder Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media Preparation Select mode Select the recording mode Press the INFO button once Slot A or twice Slot B INFO DIRECT DVD MAX RECORDING TIME SLOT A FREE 14h27m 21h25m B C D E 28h27m 75h12m USED SET QUIT The maxi...

Page 24: ...he number of thumbnails 6 thumbnails 20 thumbnails Move the zoom lever to W or T Slide the mode switch to select video mode LOperations during Video Playback On screen buttons N Return to the first scene of the file O Go to the first scene of the next file L Return to the index screen J Reverse search during playback E Frame by frame playback in reverse direction during pause F Playback Q Pause K ...

Page 25: ...reen buttons P Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction F Change playback order of slide show in forward direction L Return to the index screen N Display the previous file F Start the slide show Q End the slide show O Display the next file LTo move to the previous or next page Touch or for over a second LTo delete a still image Select LTo change the number of thumbnails 6 thumbnail...

Page 26: ...he 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 event Z p 23 The created groups may not be listed by recording date such as when copying the files to an SD card Date Index Screen You can search the desired file by the recording date 1 Select In case of mode go to step 3 2 Select SEARCH DATE SET ...

Page 27: ...fail or may not run smoothly Event Screen You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording Z p 23 After searching by the event you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search 1 Select 2 Select SEARCH EVENT SET VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 2 01 11 2009 16 45 GROUP SEARCH DATE SEARCH EVENT 3 Select the event SET QUIT SEARCH EVENT VACATION 1 4 Select the ...

Page 28: ...the setting when the LCD monitor is in the normal position Manual Setting in Menu In the manual recording mode 1 Touch MENU 2 Select MANUAL SETTING VIDEO LIGHT VIDEO QUALITY REGISTER EVENT SET QUIT USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED M MANUAL SETTING n D C 1 3 Select the desired menu VIDEO SCENE SELECT SHUTTER SPEED FOCUS SET QUIT THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 9 1 4 Select the desired setting SCEN...

Page 29: ...e 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 g ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness mode AUTO The brightness is adjusted automatically 3 MANUAL 6 to 6 Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1 mode AUTO The brightness is adjusted automatically 3 MANUAL 2 0 to 2 0 EV Corrects the brightness within t...

Page 30: ...s not work well 6 WHOLE SCREEN Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen 7 SPOT Brightness for the specified spot is adjusted automatically w EFFECT Enables you to record videos or still images with special effects 1 OFF No effect is used J SEPIA The image has a brownish tint like old still images K MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like old movies L CLASSIC FILM This effect s...

Page 31: ...layback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode 3 Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR DVD recorder Turn on the VCR DVD recorder and set the VCR DVD recorder to its AUX input mode 4 Start playback on the camcorder Z p 24 25 LTo display the camcorder s on screen display on TV Set DISPLAY ON TV to ON Z p 58 To AC ...

Page 32: ... 3 The image can be elongated in the horizontal or vertical directions depending on the quality of the source video file The continuous shooting function cannot be used to capture images You cannot capture video during playback Deleting Files Protected files cannot be deleted To delete them release the protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting Prep...

Page 33: ...cted Files After performing steps 1 2 Z p 32 3 Select FILE SELECT VIDEO DELETE FILE SELECT CURRENT SET QUIT SELECT AND DELETE SCENE DELETE ALL 4 Select the desired file and select CHECK EXEC VIDEO DELETE QUIT 1 2 The mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step To check the content of the file select CHECK 5 Select EXEC 6 Select YES SET QUIT YES NO DELETE SELECTED SCENES VIDEO D...

Page 34: ...SELECT CURRENT SET QUIT PROTECT EACH SCENE PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL 5 Select YES SET QUIT YES NO PROTECT You can select the previous or next file by selecting or LTo quit the screen Select QUIT Protecting Selected Files After performing steps 1 3 4 Select FILE SELECT PROTECT CANCEL FILE SELECT CURRENT SET QUIT SELECT AND PROTECT SCENE PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL 5 Select the desired file and select x CHE...

Page 35: ...ate and time of the recording PB TIME mode Playback time length of the file SIZE mode Image size QUALITY Video quality Image quality Z p 56 PROTECT File protection status Z p 34 LTo turn off the file information display Press INFO again Protecting All Files After performing steps 1 3 Z p 34 4 Select PROTECT ALL PROTECT CANCEL FILE SELECT CANCEL ALL CURRENT SET QUIT PROTECT ALL SCENES PROTECT ALL 5...

Page 36: ...ect QUIT Changing the Event Registration Preparation Select mode Select the playback mode 1 Touch MENU 2 Select EDIT VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT SET QUIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY DUBBING PLAYBACK 3 Select CHANGE EVENT REG EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT DUBBING PLAYBACK EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE DUBBING PLAYBACK VIDEO SET QUIT SCENE SELECT FOCUS ADJUST BRIGHTNESS MOVE P...

Page 37: ...d file SET TRIMMING QUIT 1 2 5 Select SET at the start point It is recommended to select SET after the pause button is pressed QUIT Q K J J SET TRIM FROM HERE E 0 12 05 S 6 Select SET at the end point It is recommended to select SET after the pause button is pressed QUIT Q K J J SET CANCEL TRIM UNTIL HERE E 0 08 05 0 12 05 S To cancel the start point setting select CANCEL 7 Select CAPTURE TRIMMED ...

Page 38: ...ing 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 5 Select the file to add to playlist FROM SCENE 01 11 2009 TOTAL 00h10m QUIT CHECK SELECT To preview scenes select the file and select CHECK 6 Select the insertion point FROM SCENE TOTAL 00h10m DVD1 QUIT CHECK SAVE SELECT 01 11 2009 To add othe...

Page 39: ...he index screen for playlist appears 2 Select the desired scene Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist Adding Deleting Files in Playlist After performing steps 1 2 Z p 38 3 Select EDIT 4 Select the playlist you want to edit To add or delete files follow the steps 5 to 8 Z p 38 Deleting Playlist Original files are not deleted even if ...

Page 40: ... the Slot A and Slot B of the SD cards Preparation Select or mode Select the 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 Touch MENU 2 Select EDIT VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT SET QUIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY DUBBING PLAYBACK 3 Select COPY or MOVE EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT ...

Page 41: ...let USB Cable USB Jack DVD Burner 4 Select the direction SLOT A SLOT B or SLOT B SLOT A SET QUIT COPY VIDEO SELECT COPY DIRECTION SLOT B SLOT A SLOT A SLOT B 5 Select the desired menu SET QUIT SELECT AND COPY COPY ALL SELECT THE OBJECT TO BE COPIED COPY VIDEO COPY ALL MOVE ALL Select this to transfer all files in the recording medium When the size of all files in the SLOT A is larger than the free...

Page 42: ...Displays the thumbnails by group NO Displays the thumbnails by date 5 Select EXECUTE The files are copied on the disc When COMPLETED appears touch OK When INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS STOP TO EXIT CREATE appears change the disc Remaining files are copied on the second disc To cancel copying select STOP Copying Video Files that Have Never Been Copied Files that have never been copied to the DVD discs are...

Page 43: ...lly 1 Select the desired file To select other files repeat this process 2 Select SAVE 3 Select the desired disc number DVD CREATION LIST ALL TOTAL 3 DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 SET QUIT CHECK If you select ALL all discs in the list are created To preview scenes select CHECK mark shows that the disc is created already 4 Select YES or NO YES Displays the thumbnails by group NO Displays the thumbnails by date 5 S...

Page 44: ...me day becomes one chapter in the title 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 1 Load the created DVD on the DVD player 2 On the TV select DIGEST PLAYBACK DIGEST PLAYBACK 1 2 01 11 2009 16 55 20 11 2009 14 03 01 11 2009 18 24 27 11 2009 04 52 05 11 2009 10 40 28 12 2009 01 15 Yo...

Page 45: ...ast 512 MB LTo check the PC specification Right click on Computer or My Computer in the Start menu and select Properties NOTE Make sure your PC has a recordable DVD drive If your system does not meet the requirements it is recommended to copy files using the DVD burner Z p 41 Macintosh users may use the software included with their Macintosh iMovie 08 iPhoto to copy files to their computer Prepara...

Page 46: ...erio MediaBrowser starts on the PC 3 Click All volume in camcorder and click Next 4 Click Start 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 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 monit...

Page 47: ...r list Preparation Make backup on the PC 1 Double click the icon and open the calendar 2 Select Movies only 3 Click 4 Input the name of the new user list and click OK 5 Double click the recording date The files recorded on the day are displayed 6 Drag the file and drop into the user list To add other files into the user list repeat steps 5 and 6 GZ MS123AH_GB indb 47 1 5 2009 3 45 58 PM ...

Page 48: ...o step 4 3 Drag the file and drop into the part at the bottom and click Next 4 Input the disc name select the top menu style and click Next 5 Click Start 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 http www adobe com For assistance in operating th...

Page 49: ...e JVC Worldwide Service Network at http www jvc victor co jp english worldmap index e html about this 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 q...

Page 50: ...he last scene 4 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR DVD recorder Refer to the VCR DVD recorder s instruction manual L To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR DVD recorder then press START STOP again L To hide the date or icons on the screen Change the settings in DISPLAY ON TV Z p 58 Dubbing Files to a VCR DVD Recorder Preparation Create a playlist Turn off all unit...

Page 51: ... mode Press EXPORT twice ON EXPORT TO LIBRARY MODE L To turn off the export mode Press EXPORT twice Changing the Export Setting You can set the recorded videos to the export setting Preparation Select mode Select the playback mode 1 Press EXPORT EXPORT 2 Select the file and select EXPORT SETTINGS LIB LIB LIB DONE CHECK 1 3 To check the content of the file select CHECK 3 Select DONE L To cancel the...

Page 52: ...AD EXPORT TO LIBRARY SET QUIT EASY VIDEO REGISTRATION BACK UP 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 Using with a Portable Media Player Continued GZ MS123AH_GB indb 52 1 5 2009 3 46 02 PM ...

Page 53: ...ff each time recording is finished Upload Trimming You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file ready for uploading Preparation Select mode Select the playback mode 1 Touch MENU 2 Select UPLOAD SETTINGS VIDEO UPLOAD SETTINGS SEARCH DELETE SET QUIT SELECT SCENE FOR UPLOADING PLAYBACK PLAYLIST v 3 Select the desired file UPLOAD SETTINGS SET QUIT 1 2 4 Select SET at ...

Page 54: ...ion guide of MediaBrowser in the CD ROM 1 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable 2 Select UPLOAD USB MENU CREATE DVD UPLOAD EXPORT TO LIBRARY SET QUIT EASY UPLOAD TO VIDEO PLAYBACK ON PC L Cannot upload the file to YouTube You need your YouTube account to upload files to YouTube Create your account Refer to Q A Latest Information Download Information etc in Click for Latest Product Inf...

Page 55: ...TIMER Starts recording when the set time elapses after the SNAPSHOT button is pressed OFF 2SEC 10SEC NOTE You can confirm the countdown on the camcorder screen It is recommended to attach the camcorder to a tripod and use this function to prevent the vibration after SNAPSHOT is pressed 8 SHUTTER MODE Records still images continuously while SNAPSHOT button is pressed RECORD ONE SHOT Records one sti...

Page 56: ...ally 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 OFF Deactivates the function AGC Electrically brightens the scene in dark place SELECT ASPECT RATIO Selects the aspect ratio for videos 16 9 Records videos in 16 9 size 4 3 Records videos in 4 3 size NOTE If the VIDEO QUALITY is set to ECONOMY you cannot ...

Page 57: ...htness will automatically be set to BRIGHTER when using outdoors and to STANDARD when using indoors when using the battery pack Y BASIC SETTINGS Select BASIC SETTINGS then select sub menus DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the camcorder when there is no operation for about 3 minutes during recording mode OFF Deactivates the function ON Activates the function NOTE The demonstration only work...

Page 58: ... to their default values YES Performs this function NO Returns to the menu screen without executing reset CONNECTION SETTINGS Select CONNECTION SETTINGS then select sub menus DISPLAY ON TV Displays camcorder s on screen display on a TV screen OFF Does not display on TV ON Displays on TV VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect 16 9 4 3 to the screen of the connected television when outputting videos from the ...

Page 59: ...1 of fewer pixels may be ineffective Trouble Action Power No power is supplied Connect the AC adapter correctly Recharge the battery pack After the low temperature message is displayed the power turns off when the camcorder warms up 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 ...

Page 60: ...t adjusted automatically 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 color looks strange Too bluish too reddish etc 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 pa...

Page 61: ...ion can be played back Cancel group display and date search functions Change the setting in VIDEO SLOT SELECTION or IMAGE SLOT SELECTION Files on other media are not displayed Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode or Some functions cannot be used when playing back a backup DVD through a DVD burner connected to the camcorder The following functions cannot be used for a backup DVD When pl...

Page 62: ...rature range If the battery pack is being recharged outside the permitted temperature range recharging may stop to protect the battery pack Cannot upload the file to YouTube You need your YouTube account to upload files to YouTube Create your account Refer to Q A Latest Information Download Information etc in Click for Latest Product Info in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software Ca...

Page 63: ...ediaCard cannot be used Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals Insert the SD card before switching the power on If the problem persists backup all data and then perform formatting All data is deleted CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT 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 RECORDIN...

Page 64: ...p destination with another disc Move the files or folder to a PC or other device and then format the SD card Select FILE MANAGEMENT NO in FORMAT SD CARD UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS FILES HAS BEEN REACHED SCENE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED PLAYLIST QUANTITY EXCEEDS LIMIT When creating a DVD reduce the number of playlists to be saved Reduce the number of the playlist to 99 files or less N...

Page 65: ...oth Be careful not to damage the LCD monitor LTo clean the lens Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning cloth 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 Indication Action DVD RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED Replace the disc of the DVD burner with ano...

Page 66: ... m recommended shooting distance LConnectors AV output Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Ω Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kΩ USB Mini USB type A and type B USB 2 0 compliant LAC adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 V 1 A LStill image Format JPEG Image size 1 mode 832 x 624 Image quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD LVideo Signal format PAL standard Recording Playback format Video MPEG...

Page 67: ... x 624 FINE 970 1950 3950 7590 9999 9999 9999 9999 832 x 624 STANDARD 1450 2920 5930 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 640 x 480 FINE 1450 2920 5930 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 640 x 480 STANDARD 2080 4180 8480 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 16 9 640 x 360 FINE 1820 3660 7420 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 640 x 360 STANDARD 2420 4880 9890 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 The recordable time and the number of still images are ap...

Page 68: ...harge 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 Recording Medium SD Card 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 p...

Page 69: ...laces of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in high places such as on a TV Leaving the unit in high places while a cable is connected may result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and the unit falls onto the floor place the camcorder in dusty or sandy areas such as on a beach ...

Page 70: ...a licence to use the Program and may not distribute rent lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program 4 LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program JVC s entire li...

Page 71: ...sentative of JVC 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 3 This Agreement shall be governed by and 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...

Page 72: ...ain Up 56 I Image Quality 56 iTunes 52 L Language Setting 17 LCD Monitor 14 68 LED Light 22 M Manual Recording 28 Menu Settings 55 Monitor Backlight 57 Monitor Bright 57 N Number of Images 67 O On screen Recording Control 20 On screen Zoom Control 22 Operation Sound 57 P Photometry Area 30 Playlists 38 Portable Media Player 51 Protecting Files 34 Q Quick Restart 58 Quick Review 20 21 R Recordable ...

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