JVC GZ-R18 Page 5 Detailed User Manual Download

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Turning on this Unit

Open the LCD monitor to turn on this unit.

To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor.

To turn on the power

Open the LCD monitor.

To turn off the power

Close the LCD monitor.

The POWER/ACCESS lamp goes off and the power is turned off.

“POWER/ACCESS (Power/Access) Lamp” (

p. 118)

Getting Started

Summary of Contents for GZ-R18

Page 1: ...CAMCORDER LYT2701 030B Detailed User Guide GZ R18 ...

Page 2: ... 58 Protecting Files 59 Protecting Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File 59 Protecting Releasing Protection of Selected Files 60 Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback 61 Capturing a Required Part in the Video TRIMMING 62 Deleting Playlists 63 Copying Creating Discs with a BD Writer External Blu ray Drive 64 Preparing a BD Writer External Blu ray Drive 64 Creating a Di...

Page 3: ...Screen Image 127 Other Problems 127 Error Message 128 Maintenance 130 Specifications 131 Trademarks 133 3 ...

Page 4: ...0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV 0 Please consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center when purchasing a new AV cable Core Filter Read Me First 0 Before use please read the Read Me First to ensure safe use of this product Memo 0 The provided software application software is built into this unit Verifying System Requirements Guideline A p 86 0 The cor...

Page 5: ...is unit To turn off the power close the LCD monitor o To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor o To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor The POWER ACCESS lamp goes off and the power is turned off POWER ACCESS Power Access Lamp A p 118 Getting Started 5 ...

Page 6: ...The battery cannot be charged outside the room temperature range of 10 C to 35 C The CHARGE lamp does not light up when the battery is not being charged If the temperature increases or decreases during charging the CHARGE lamp will blink slowly and charging will stop In this case remove the AC adapter press the Reset button and wait until the room temperature is within the above stated range befor...

Page 7: ...emperatures between 10 C and 0 C temporarily lower battery performance reducing the time available for recording Caution 0 There is no guarantee that there will be no damages when the unit is used within the above mentioned limits Scratches and dent caused by the impact if the unit is dropped or other changes in appearance are not included in the warranty 0 Malfunction due to mishandling will void...

Page 8: ...camera under the sea or on the beach immerse the camera in fresh water for about 10 minutes to remove salt particles replace the water and rinse the camera 0 Open and close the LCD screen and operate the buttons or zoom operations to get rid of sands or dusts in the gap 0 Do not rinse the camera under running tap water or strong pressure water 3 Dry the camera Wipe the camera completely with a sof...

Page 9: ...void the warranty 0 Wearenotresponsibleforanylossofdataduetowaterenteringintoinside of the camera Please be forewarned 0 It is recommended to replace the waterproof packing once a year to maintain the waterproof performance Consult your nearest service center Subject to a fee Grip Adjustment A Open the pad B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the pad Caution 0 Be sure to fasten the grip belt pr...

Page 10: ...n SD card Warning 0 Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction It may cause damage to the unit and SD card 0 Before inserting or removing the SD card close the LCD monitor and ensure that the POWER ACCESS lamp goes off 0 Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the SD card Memo 0 Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card It is recommended to confirm the ...

Page 11: ...n the same manner as standard SDHC SDXC cards UHS Speed Class is not supported 0 An SD card which is used for recording and or editing on other devices may not be played back or edited on this unit 0 An SD card which is used for recording on this unit may not be used for playing back and or editing on other devices When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card Confirm and update the OS of your...

Page 12: ...2 0 You cannot operate the touch screen under water Lock the screen to prevent operation errors Shooting under Water A p 34 Locking the Screen when Shooting Underwater Lock the screen before using this unit underwater to prevent operation errors on the touch screen 0 Once the screen is locked operations on the touch screen are disabled 0 The START STOP recording button and the zoom lever can be us...

Page 13: ...mage modes 2 Zoom Button Zooming A p 27 3 Still Image Recording Button 0 Records still images during video recording Capturing Still Images During Video Recording A p 24 4 Playback Mode Button 0 Switches to the playback mode 5 Recording Start Stop Button 0 6 Video Recording Start Button 0 7 Video Recording Stop Button 6 Menu Button Operating the Menu A p 98 7 Display Button Switches the display be...

Page 14: ...splay Displays everything The display button changes from n to m 0 When the power is turned off the display setting will revert to simple display n Playback Screen Still Image 0 When this unit is not operated the operation buttons on the LCD monitor disappear automatically Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again 1 A B Video Still Image Mode Button 0 Switches between A video and B ...

Page 15: ...for Still Image Playback A p 53 Menu screen recording mode 1 RECORD SETTING Menu RECORD SETTING Menu video A p 101 RECORD SETTING Menu still image A p 105 2 Shortcut Menu Operating the Shortcut Menu A p 99 3 CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu CONNECTION SETTINGS video still image A p 114 4 Help Button Tap the K help button and item to display descriptions 5 SILENT Button Using the Silent Mode A p 24 6 MEDIA...

Page 16: ...recording 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 The unit turns on 0 When the LCD monitor is closed the unit turns off 2 Tap YES when SET DATE TIME is displayed 3 Set the date and time 0 When the year month day hour or minute item is tapped 3 and 2 will be displayed 0 Tap 3 or 2 to adjust the year month day hour and minute 4 After setting the date and time tap SET 5 Select the region where you live and tap SAVE...

Page 17: ...ime 0 When the year month day hour or minute item is tapped 3 and 2 will be displayed 0 Tap 3 or 2 to adjust the year month day hour and minute 6 After setting the date and time tap SET 7 Select the region where you live and tap SAVE 0 Time difference between the selected city and the GMT Greenwich Mean Time is displayed 0 Tap 0 or 1 to select the city name Getting Started 17 ...

Page 18: ...elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake 0 Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly Holding the LCD monitor with your left hand helps to stabilize the camera for recording Caution 0 Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation 0 Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is used by children Memo 0 If camera shake is excessive use the im...

Page 19: ...acesorwhenzoomed to the telephoto end 0 Set the image stabilizer to b OFF when using a tripod for recording Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions To charge the battery pack you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet Charging the Battery Pack Overseas A p 19 Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting...

Page 20: ...ity name Memo 0 Setting AREASETTING changestheclocktimesuchthattimedifference is accounted for After returning to your country re select the region that was set initially to restore the original clock settings Setting Daylight Saving Time When ON is selected in DST SETTING of DATE TIME the time is set 1 hour ahead 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap SETUP 3 Tap DATE TIME 0 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen 4 Tap DST S...

Page 21: ...ubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder A p 79 Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR A p 80 0 When using the AV cable attach the core filter supplied with this unit for the AV cable Attaching the Core Filter for Optional AV Cable A p 10 Memo 0 The optional accessories above may not be supported in some regions 0 For more information refer to the catalog 0 For details on...

Page 22: ...displays Indications for Video Recording Display Icon Description A Video Quality Displays the icon of the VIDEO QUALITY setting selected in the recording menu VIDEO QUALITY A p 102 B TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF Displays the setting of TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF By default it is set to FACE TRACKING Capturing Subjects Clearly TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF A p 39 C Time Displays the current time Clock Setting A p 16 D I...

Page 23: ...ripod is used for shooting Memo 0 Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and automatically adjusted in Intelligent Auto mode 0 Multiple scenes may be detected depending on the recording conditions 0 Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions Operation Buttons for Video Recording Operation Buttons Description A Video Still Image Mode A B Switches ...

Page 24: ...aimer We shall not be held responsible for loss of recorded contents when recording videos audio or playback cannot be operated due to malfunctions in this unit provided parts or SD card Once deleted recorded contents data including data loss due to malfunctions in this unit cannot be restored Please be forewarned JVC will not be responsible for any lost data In order for quality improvement defec...

Page 25: ...HOT Indications During Still Image Recording 0 Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds Use the n button to change the displays Display Icon Description A Image Size Displays the icon of the image size 0 The size of still images can be changed IMAGE SIZE A p 106 B TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF Displays the setting of TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF By default it is set to FACE TRACKING Capturing Subjects...

Page 26: ...s when a tripod is used for shooting Memo 0 Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and automatically adjusted in Intelligent Auto mode 0 Multiple scenes may be detected depending on the recording conditions 0 Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Operation Buttons Description A Video Still Image Mo...

Page 27: ...er may turn off to protect the circuit if the temperature of this unit rises too much 0 Do not remove the AC adapter or SD card when the POWER ACCESS lamp is lighted The recorded data may become unreadable 0 This unit is a microcomputer controlled device Electrostatic discharge external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such a case close the...

Page 28: ...m to set manually 0 For details on the various manual settings refer to Manual Recording Menu Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set Name Description FOCUS 0 Use manual focus if the subject is not focused automatically Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS A p 29 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST 0 Overall brightness on the screen can be adjusted 0 Use this when recording in a dark or bright location Adjus...

Page 29: ...ecording mode to Manual 2 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 3 Tap RECORD SETTING 4 Tap FOCUS 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap MANUAL 6 Adjust the focus 0 Tap E to focus on a distant subject If E appears blinking focus cannot be set any further 0 Tap p to focus on a near subject If p appears blinking focus cannot be set any nearer 7 Tap SET to confirm 0 When foc...

Page 30: ...tch the recording mode to Manual 2 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 3 Tap RECORD SETTING 4 Tap BRIGHTNESS ADJUST 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap MANUAL 6 Adjust the brightness value 0 Compensation range 2 0 to 2 0 0 Tap 3 to increase the brightness 0 Tap 2 to decrease the brightness 7 Tap SET to confirm Memo 0 Settings can be adjusted separately for videos an...

Page 31: ... menu appears 3 Tap RECORD SETTING 4 Tap BACKLIGHT COMP 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap ON or ADVANCE 0 ADVANCE is designed to perform more effective backlight compensation Choose this when the backlight compensation is not adjusted appropriately by ON 0 After setting the l icon Advance Q appears Setting Details OFF Backlight compensation is disabled ON Back...

Page 32: ...the natural colors l MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not resolved m FINE Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day p CLOUD Set this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade o HALOGEN Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video light q MARINE BLUE Set this when shooting in deep waters water appears blue r MARINE GREEN Set this when shooting in shallow ...

Page 33: ... menu appears 3 Tap RECORD SETTING 4 Tap TELE MACRO 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap ON 0 After setting the tele macro icon o appears Setting Details OFF Enables close up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto T end Enables close up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle W end ON Enables close up shots up to 60 cm at the telephoto T end Enables close up shots up to 5 c...

Page 34: ...op menu appears 2 Tap RECORD SETTING 3 Tap WHITE BALANCE 4 Tap q or r Setting Details q MARINE BLUE Set this when shooting in deep waters water appears blue r MARINE GREEN Set this when shooting in shallow waters water appears green Memo 0 You may not necessarily achieve the correction effect as expected 0 It is recommended to conduct a trial recording in advance Locking the Screen 1 Tap MENU 0 Th...

Page 35: ... 0 Ensure that the terminal cover is closed tightly before using underwater or on the beach Opening the Terminal Cover SD Card Cover A p 6 Recording with Effects You can add and record various effects to videos or still images Once setting is done you can easily record images that are suitable for each image Type of Effect Description of Effect GRAINY MONOCHROME Captures film like monochrome image...

Page 36: ...age tap A or B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen Tap A or B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively 2 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 3 Tap SPECIAL RECORDING 4 Tap RECORDING EFFECT 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap GRAINY MONOCHROME 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 6 Start recording 0 ...

Page 37: ... B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen Tap A or B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively 2 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 3 Tap SPECIAL RECORDING 4 Tap RECORDING EFFECT 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap FOOD 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 6 Start recording 0 To cancel the setting rep...

Page 38: ...etween video and still image tap A or B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen Tap A or B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively 2 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 3 Tap SPECIAL RECORDING 4 Tap RECORDING EFFECT 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap BABY 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 6 Start ...

Page 39: ...ce color area again 0 To cancel FACE TRACKING or COLOR TRACKING tap the blue frame 0 To cancel AREA SELECT tap the white frame Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function FACE TRACKING e appears on the screen Recording is performed while tracking and automatically adjusting the tapped face subject with appropriate focus and brightness In addition a blue frame appears around the tapped face subjec...

Page 40: ...light 0 COLOR TRACKING may not function properly in the following cases when recording subjects with no contrast when recording subjects that are moving at high speed when recording in a dark place when the surrounding brightness changes 0 AREA SELECT is not available while the digital zoom is in use Reducing Camera Shake When the image stabilizer is set camera shake during video recording can be ...

Page 41: ... the longer the recording interval 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 6 Start recording 0 A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period 0 When the recording interval is set to 20SEC INTERVAL or higher this unit switches to the power saving mode between recordings At the next point to record the power saving mode will be turned off and recording will start auto...

Page 42: ...e recording is set you cannot record still images Memo 0 Settings of time lapse recording are reset when the power is turned off To start time lapse recording again it is necessary to make the selection once more 0 Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started 0 Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time lapse recordings with long intervals It is also recommended to fix the focus an...

Page 43: ...cording after adjusting the focus A p 25 0 While the countdown timer is displayed the buttons cannot be used as they are not displayed on the screen Recording Videos with Date and Time You can record videos together with the date and time Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display The date and time cannot be deleted after recording 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 Check if the reco...

Page 44: ... the Remaining Recording Time Display the remaining battery power and the remaining recording time Memo 0 The remaining battery power and the remaining recording time are estimates 0 The remaining recording time is displayed only during video mode 0 The remaining recording time is displayed for the recording media that is currently selected 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 Check that the camera is set to ...

Page 45: ... 3 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 0 Still images that are captured during video recording or video playback are saved at a size of 1920 x 1080 Approximate Duration of Built in Battery Actual recording time Continuous recording time Maximum Recording Time 2 h 30 m 4 h 35 m 0 The above are values when MONITOR BRIGHTNESS is set to 3 standard 0 The actual recording time is an estimate in case that such oper...

Page 46: ...n to display the mode switching screen Tap A to switch the mode to video 2 Tap M to select the playback mode 3 The video playback screen is displayed Caution 0 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 0 This unit is a microcomputer controlled device Electrostatic discharge external noise and interf...

Page 47: ...temperatures 0 The power may turn off to protect the circuit if the temperature of this unit rises too much Operation Buttons for Video Playback During Index Screen Display Display Description A Video Still Image Mode A B Switches between video and still image modes B Date Moves to the previous next date C Displays the next index screen thumbnail display 0 You can perform the same operation with t...

Page 48: ...F j during playback Reverse search speed increases with each tap l during pause mode Reverse slow motion Press and hold to start reverse slow playback G d Starts playback e Pause H i during playback Forward search speed increases with each tap k during pause mode Forward slow motion Press and hold to start slow playback I g Advances to the next scene J Display Button Switches the display between f...

Page 49: ...he recorded videos 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 Tap A or B to select the video or still image mode 2 Tap M to select the playback mode 3 Tap on the file to start playback 4 Tap MENU 5 Tap INFO 0 Tap L to exit the menu You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file Playback 49 ...

Page 50: ...me 0 Select the Digest Playback time in minutes min 0 The time display of Digest Playback varies according to the recording time 0 When it takes time more than 2 seconds for DIGEST PLAYBACK to start after selecting Digest Playback time a progress status will be displayed 0 The Digest Playback time is only a guide 8 Digest Playback starts 0 Tap e to pause 0 Tap u to return to the index screen 0 Tap...

Page 51: ... mode switching screen Tap A to switch the mode to video 2 Tap MENU 3 Tap PLAYBACK SETTING 4 Tap PLAYBACK PLAYLIST 5 Tap to select a playlist 0 Playback of the playlist starts Operation Buttons for Video Playback A p 47 0 Tapping u during playback brings you back to the index screen of Playback Playlist 0 Playlists with a O Digest Playback icon are the playlists created during Digest Playback Play...

Page 52: ... mode is B still image tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen Tap A to switch the mode to video 2 Tap M to select the playback mode 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap PLAYBACK SETTING 5 Tap PLAYBACK OTHER FILE 6 Tap on the file to start playback Operation Buttons for Video Playback A p 47 0 Tap L to return to the usual index screen Memo 0 An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder when ...

Page 53: ...uously in high speed or medium speed will be grouped together Only the first recorded file still image is shown and the group is displayed with a green frame Display Description A Video Still Image Mode A B Switches between video and still image modes B Date Moves to the previous next date C Displays the next index screen thumbnail display 0 You can perform the same operation with the zoom lever D...

Page 54: ...de F u Returns to index screen G R Deletes the currently displayed still image H MENU Displays the menu screen Memo 0 Tap or drag on the operation area of the touch screen Caution 0 This unit is a microcomputer controlled device Electrostatic discharge external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such a case close the monitor screen to turn of...

Page 55: ...ecifications even if they are HDMI CEC compliant Therefore the HDMI CEC functions of this unit cannot be guaranteed to operate in combination with all the TVs In such cases set HDMI CONTROL to OFF HDMI CONTROL A p 114 The language on the display changed 0 It may occur when you connect this unit to a TV with different language setting using an HDMI mini cable Caution 0 Do not remove the recording m...

Page 56: ... 0 Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices In these cases set HDMI CONTROL to OFF HDMI CONTROL A p 114 Preparations 0 Connect an HDMI mini cable between this unit and the TV Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector A p 55 0 Turn on the TV and set the HDMI CEC related setting to ON For details refer to the instruction manual of the TV 0 Set HDMI CONTROL in the CONNECTION SETTINGS ...

Page 57: ...o switch to the input from this unit via the connected connector 5 Play back a file Playing Back Videos A p 46 Playing Back Still Images A p 53 Memo 0 For questions about the TV or method of connection contact your TV s manufacturer 0 AV cable Optional QAM1322 001 Wiring specifications for video audio of the 4 pole mini plug are described in the following To purchase consult your nearest JVC servi...

Page 58: ...While the video mode is shown in the image the same operations apply for the still image mode 2 Tap YES 0 Tap h g to select the previous or next file 0 When no file remains the screen returns to the index screen Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files Caution 0 Deleted files cannot be restored 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 Tap A or B to select the video or still image mode 0 Tap B or A on th...

Page 59: ...ly Displayed File A p 59 Protecting Releasing Protection of Selected Files A p 60 Caution 0 When the recording media is formatted even the protected files will be deleted Protecting Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File Protects or releases protection of the currently displayed file 1 Tap MENU 0 While the video mode is shown in the image the same operations apply for the still image...

Page 60: ...rations apply for the still image mode 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap EDIT 5 Tap PROTECT CANCEL 6 Tap on the files to protect or release protection of 0 P appears on the selected files To remove P from a file tap on the file again 0 I and P are displayed on the files that are already protected To release protection of a file tap on the file such that P is removed 0 Tap SEL ALL to select all files 0 Tap REL ALL ...

Page 61: ... switching screen Tap A to switch the mode to video 2 Tap M to select the playback mode 3 Tap on the desired video 4 Tap pause e at the desired scene during playback 0 After pausing the video you can fine tune the point to capture by tapping forward slow motion k and reverse slow motion l 5 Tap the A button Memo 0 Still images are captured with a size of 1920 1080 0 Captured still images are store...

Page 62: ... e to pause playback at the desired start point then tap A 0 When A is tapped the start point is set 0 After setting the start point tap d to continue playback 8 Tap e to pause playback at the desired end point then tap B 0 When B is tapped the end point is set 0 To reset the start or end point tap A or B at the desired scene position 0 You can fine adjust the position by pressing l and k while pl...

Page 63: ...ideo 2 Tap M to select the playback mode 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap PLAYBACK SETTING 5 Tap PLAYBACK PLAYLIST 6 Tap R 0 The DELETE screen appears 7 Tap on the playlist to delete and tap NEXT 0 All created playlists will be deleted when DELETE ALL is selected 8 Tap YES to confirm the deletion 0 After deleting tap OK 0 After deleting is complete the screen returns to the delete playlist selection screen Memo 0...

Page 64: ...nd time information as saved as subtitles in the created discs Preparing a BD Writer External Blu ray Drive Caution 0 You cannot create a disc if the remaining battery power is not enough Charge this unit fully beforehand Memo 0 When connecting this unit to the BD writer external Blu ray drive use an Mini A male B male USB conversion cable Please note that the supplied USB cable cannot be used for...

Page 65: ...lu ray Drive A p 64 2 Copy files to the disc with the following methods Copying All Files A p 65 Copying Selected Playlists A p 67 Copying Selected Files A p 69 Copying All Files All videos or still images recorded on this unit will be copied You can also select and copy only the videos or still images that have never been copied 1 Select video or still image mode 2 Tap CREATE FROM ALL video or SA...

Page 66: ...h the process If the volume of the image data is large copy the data in several times 0 Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is complete 0 Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied Special files cannot be copied either 0 All DVDs will be finalized automatically While files cannot be added to the DVD R DVD RW later files can still be added to...

Page 67: ... upper row Tap J to deselect 0 Tap on the selected playlist again to check the content of the playlist After checking tap J 0 Tap 0 1 or move the zoom lever to display the previous next playlist 6 Tap ADD to insert a playlist 0 Repeat steps 5 6 and arrange the playlists 0 To change the position of a playlist lower row select the insertion point with E F after step 5 and tap ADD 0 d appears when th...

Page 68: ...he index screen during playback cannot be copied Special files cannot be copied either 0 All DVDs will be finalized automatically While files cannot be added to the DVD R DVD RW later files can still be added to the BD R BD RE 0 If the created BD R BD RE is played back on a Blu ray recorder your Blu ray recorder may disable additional recording on the BD R BD RE In this case files cannot be added ...

Page 69: ...nition quality 0 Selecting DVD AVCHD enables you to save videos in a DVD in the high definition quality 4 Tap SELECT FROM SCENES video or SELECT FROM IMAGES still image 0 While the video mode is shown in the image the same operations apply for the still image mode 5 Tap on the videos or still images to copy 0 P appears on the selected files To remove P from a file tap on the file again 0 Tap CHECK...

Page 70: ...quality 0 Selecting DVD AVCHD enables you to save videos in a DVD in the high definition quality 4 Tap SELECT FROM SCENES video or SELECT FROM IMAGES still image 0 While the video mode is shown in the image the same operations apply for the still image mode 5 Tap RANGE 6 Tap the first image thumbnail of the range to be copied 0 P is added to all the files to be copied when CHECK is tapped 0 Tap J ...

Page 71: ...evices 0 Videos recorded in UXP video quality cannot be copied to DVDs AVCHD format Copy to a BD Memo 0 To check the created disc refer to Playing Back with a BD Writer External Blu ray Drive A p 71 Playing Back with a BD Writer External Blu ray Drive A p 71 Playing Back with a BD Writer External Blu ray Drive You can play back the Blu ray discs created on this unit Preparing a BD Writer External ...

Page 72: ...py the data in several times 0 When backing up the files it may take time for the backup to be completed Wait for a while as the POWER ACCESS lamp appears blinking which indicates normal operation 0 Date and time information as saved as subtitles in the created discs Preparing a DVD Writer CU VD3 1 Open the terminal cover 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter of the DVD writer 0 Before making...

Page 73: ...e eject button B Pull out the disc tray C Pull out the tray completely and load a new disc properly D Push the disc tray in until it clicks into place Caution 0 Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices Otherwise electric shocks or malfunctions may occur Memo 0 All buttons on the DVD writer CU VD50 other than the power and eject buttons will not work when connected to this unit Cre...

Page 74: ...n BY DATE is selected videos are displayed according to recording dates 6 Tap EXECUTE 0 When INSERT THE NEXT DISC TO CREATE OR PRESS STOP TO EXIT appears change the disc 7 Tap OK when COMPLETED is displayed 8 Close the LCD monitor of this unit to turn off this unit and disconnect the USB cable Caution 0 If you copy many images at once it may not be possible to create the disc halfway through the p...

Page 75: ... After checking tap J 0 To delete of a video in the playlist lower row tap the video then tap CANCEL 6 After arranging tap SAVE 7 Tap EXECUTE 0 The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed Prepare the discs accordingly 0 Tap CHECK to check the content After checking tap J 8 Tap OK 0 If step 10 is not displayed go to step 11 Alternatively tap AUTO or BY DATE 0 When AUTO is selected v...

Page 76: ...ired videos or still images individually There are 2 ways to select images 0 Selecting Files One by One 0 Specify a FROM HERE to UNTIL HERE range o Copying Selected Files One by One 1 Select video or still image mode 2 Tap SELECT AND CREATE video or SELECT AND SAVE still image 0 While the video mode is shown in the image the same operations apply for the still image mode 0 Tap A to switch between ...

Page 77: ... cable o Specify the range to copy the files 1 Select video mode 2 Tap SELECT AND CREATE 3 Tap SELECT FROM SCENES video or SELECT FROM IMAGES still image 0 While the video mode is shown in the image the same operations apply for the still image mode 4 Tap RANGE 5 Tap the first image thumbnail of the range to be copied 0 P is added to all the files to be copied when CHECK is tapped 0 Tap J to retur...

Page 78: ... recorded in UXP video quality cannot be copied to DVDs AVCHD format Copy to a BD Memo 0 To check the created disc refer to Playing Back with a DVD Writer A p 78 Playing Back with a DVD Writer A p 78 Playing Back with a DVD Writer You can play back the DVDs created on this unit 1 Connect this unit to the DVD writer and TV If this unit is not connected to a TV images can be played back on the LCD m...

Page 79: ...necting to a DVD Recorder You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder 1 Open the terminal cover 2 Connect to a DVD recorder 0 Before making any connection close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit A Connect using the provided AV cable B Connect using the optional AV cable C Connect the adapter cable and...

Page 80: ...o a VCR DVD recorder 0 Before making any connection close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit A Connect using the provided AV cable B Connect the adapter cable and AC adapter to this unit 0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter 3 Open the LCD monitor 0 Check if the recording mode is A 0 If the mode is B still image tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen Tap A to swit...

Page 81: ...oftheprovidedEverioMediaBrowser4softwarewhen you use the PC to operate the data in the USB external hard disk drive directly copied from this unit Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 4 A p 86 0 USB external hard disk drives with the capacity over 2 TB cannot be used 0 Copying may take time For example saving 1 hour video in XP mode takes about 20 minutes 0 Wait for a while...

Page 82: ...to the instruction manual of the external hard disk drive 4 Open the LCD monitor 0 This unit turns on and the BACK UP menu appears 0 While the USB cable is connected the BACK UP menu is displayed Caution 0 Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices Otherwise electric shocks or malfunctions may occur 0 Do not connect a USB hub between this unit and the USB external hard disk drive Co...

Page 83: ...unit 0 This operation cannot be performed if the remaining battery power is not enough Charge this unit fully beforehand 1 Tap PLAYBACK 2 Select video or still image mode 0 If step 2 is not displayed go to step 3 0 If the backup files of video or still image are not made these icons won t be displayed 3 Tap on the folder to play back 0 Tap J to return to the BACK UP menu 4 Tap on the file to play ...

Page 84: ...te 4 Tap YES 0 After deleting tap OK Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive All files on the external hard disk drive can be deleted 0 This operation cannot be performed if the remaining battery power is not enough Charge this unit fully beforehand Caution 0 All data on the external hard disk drive will be deleted when it is formatted Copy all files on the external hard disk drive to a comput...

Page 85: ...ed media 4 Tap on the folder to import 5 Tap on the files to import 0 P appears on the selected files To remove P from a file tap on the file again 0 Tap SEL ALL to select all files 0 Tap REL ALL to release all selections 6 Tap SET 0 SET is deactivated when no file is selected 7 Tap YES 0 Importing starts when YES is tapped 0 To cancel importing of files tap STOP then tap YES 8 After importing tap...

Page 86: ...oftwares is not supported Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 4 Consult the customer service center below 0 Pixela User Support Center Telephone USA and Canada English 1 800 458 4029 toll free Europe UK Germany France and Spain English 800 1532 4865 toll free Other Countries in Europe English 44 1489 564 764 Asia Philippines English 63 2 438 0090 Homepage http www pixela c...

Page 87: ...sktop right click the icon and select Properties in the menu to display your computer information Windows Vista Windows 7 1 Click the start button 2 Right click Computer 3 Click Properties 4 Check the items with the table below Copying 87 ...

Page 88: ... or higher Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2 13 GHz or higher recommended Intel Core Duo CPU 1 66 GHz or higher Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2 13 GHz or higher recommended RAM At least 2 GB At least 2 GB Video editing Intel Core i7 CPU 2 53 GHz or higher recommended Intel Core i7 CPU 2 53 GHz or higher recommended o Other requirements Display 1024 768 pixels or above 1280 1024 pixels or above recommended Graphic Int...

Page 89: ...PC 5 Tap PLAYBACK ON PC 0 Disconnect the USB cable to return to the recording or playback screen 0 Everio Software Setup appears on the computer Operations are to be performed on the computer after the screen switches 6 Perform the following operations on your computer A Display Apps For Windows 8 Click the Search charm For Windows 8 1 Click F B Click Computer or PC in the Windows System Tool menu...

Page 90: ... performed on the computer after the screen switches 6 Perform the following operations on your computer A Click Open folder to view files on the auto play dialog box and then double click install exe B Click Yes on the User Account Control screen Windows 7 0 In case of Windows Vista click Allow continue 0 Software Setup appears after a while 0 If it doesn t appear double click JVCCAM_APP in Compu...

Page 91: ...rowser 4 starts up on the computer The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer 6 Select the source of the image file 7 Start backup 0 Backup starts 8 After backup is complete click OK 9 Remove this unit from your PC Memo 0 Before making backup load the SD card in which the videos and still images are stored on this unit 0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software E...

Page 92: ...he LCD monitor Organizing Files After backing up your files organize them by adding labels such as Family Trip or Athletic Meet This is useful not only for creating discs but for viewing the files too 1 Double click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon 0 The provided software starts up 2 Display the month of the files to organize 3 Create a user list 0 A new user list is added to the user list librar...

Page 93: ...s in Europe English 44 1489 564 764 Asia Philippines English 63 2 438 0090 Homepage http www pixela co jp oem jvc mediabrowser e Recording Videos to Discs Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to discs 1 Insert a new disc into the PC s recordable DVD drive 2 Select the desired user list 3 Select the disc type 4 Select the files to copy to disc in order 0 Click Settings to select the...

Page 94: ...the provided Everio MediaBrowser 4 software to operate 0 When copying videos recorded in UXP recording mode to create an AVCHD disc the videos need to be converted to XP recording mode before copying Therefore it may take a longer time than copying videos recorded in other modes 0 To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 4 select Help from the Everio MediaBrowser 4 s menu bar or press F1 on th...

Page 95: ...6 Windows 8 Right click Computer in the Windows System Tool menu to select the checkbox and then click the JVCCAM_SD icon Windows 7 Windows Vista Select Computer from the Start menu then click on the JVCCAM_SD icon 0 Open the folder with the desired files List of Files and Folders A p 96 7 Copy the files to any folder in the computer desktop etc Caution 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an...

Page 96: ...s and Folders Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below They are created only when necessary Caution 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable recorded media are read only Copying 96 ...

Page 97: ...rom iMovie 7 Edit the video using iMovie 0 Run iMovie and load the necessary videos to iMovie 0 Videos loaded using iPhoto cannot be imported to iMovie 0 For details on operating iMovie refer to the help file of iMovie Caution 0 Do not remove the cable or turn off this unit before image loading is complete 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable recorded media are read only 0 MTS fi...

Page 98: ... for video still image recording Operating the Top Menu You can configure various settings using the menu 1 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 0 The menu differs according to the mode in use 2 Tap the desired menu 3 Tap the desired setting Memo 0 To display the previous next menu Tap 0 or 1 0 To return to the previous screen Tap J 0 To exit the screen Tap L quit 0 To display the help file Tap K help ...

Page 99: ... 0 The shortcut menu appears 3 Tap the desired menu and setting Shortcut Menu During Video Recording Mode 0 BACKLIGHT COMP manual mode only can be set Shortcut Menu During Still Image Recording Mode 0 BACKLIGHT COMP manual mode only can be set Memo 0 To return to the top menu Tap J return 0 To exit the screen Tap L quit 0 To display the help file Tap K help and tap the item Settings Menu 99 ...

Page 100: ...cut Menu video still image BACKLIGHT COMP Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight Setting Backlight Compensation A p 31 Displayed only in the manual recording mode Settings Menu 100 ...

Page 101: ...d only in the manual recording mode TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects faces or selected area Capturing Subjects Clearly TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF A p 39 DIS Camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced Reducing Camera Shake A p 40 GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places Setting Details OFF ...

Page 102: ...y ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio Setting Details 40x OPTICAL Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom Set this when digital zoom is not desired 60x DYNAMIC Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom and 41 60x digital zoom 80x DIGITAL Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom and 41 80x digital zoom 100x DIGITAL Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom and 41 100x digital zoom Memo 0 When digit...

Page 103: ...educes the degradation of sound quality caused by digital signal processing and records a sound quality close to the original Setting Details OFF Deactivates K2 TECHNOLOGY ON Activates K2 TECHNOLOGY SCREEN LOCK When shooting under water lock the touch screen to prevent operation errors Locking the Screen when Shooting Underwater A p 12 Settings Menu 103 ...

Page 104: ...Y MONOCHROME You can record images with a grainy black and white photo feel Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo GRAINY MONOCHROME A p 36 o FOOD You can capture images of the food to make the food look appetizing Recording Food Images FOOD A p 37 o BABY You can capture soft images by enhancing the clarity and brightness of skin color This effect is suitable for capturing images of a ...

Page 105: ...nual recording mode TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects faces or selected area Capturing Subjects Clearly TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF A p 39 SELF TIMER Use this when taking a group photo Taking Group Shots Self timer A p 42 GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function ON E...

Page 106: ...2M Takes still images with aspect ratio 16 9 0 The sides of still images recorded in 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut off when printed 3680X2760 10M 1440X1080 1 5M 640X480 0 3M Takes still images with aspect ratio 4 3 SCREEN LOCK When shooting under water lock the touch screen to prevent operation errors Locking the Screen when Shooting Underwater A p 12 Settings Menu 106 ...

Page 107: ...es with a grainy black and white photo feel Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo GRAINY MONOCHROME A p 36 o FOOD You can capture images of the food to make the food look appetizing Recording Food Images FOOD A p 37 o BABY You can capture soft images by enhancing the clarity and brightness of skin color This effect is suitable for capturing images of a baby Recording Images of a Baby ...

Page 108: ... and time during playback ON Displays the date and time during playback DIGEST PLAYBACK Plays back a digest of the recorded videos DIGEST PLAYBACK A p 50 PLAYBACK PLAYLIST Plays back the playlists registered in Digest Playback PLAYBACK PLAYLIST A p 51 PLAYBACK OTHER FILE Plays videos with defective management information PLAYBACK OTHER FILE A p 52 Settings Menu 108 ...

Page 109: ...ction of the Currently Displayed File A p 59 Protecting Releasing Protection of Selected Files A p 60 TRIMMING Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file The original video remains in its existing location Capturing a Required Part in the Video TRIMMING A p 62 Settings Menu 109 ...

Page 110: ...o left BLINDS Switches the screen by dividing into vertical strips CHECKERBOARD Switches the screen by changing through a checkered pattern RANDOM Switches the screen with a random effect from SLIDE BLINDS and CHECKERBOARD Memo 0 Slideshow effects are not available when playing back still images in external devices such as USB external hard disk drives Settings Menu 110 ...

Page 111: ...ll image PROTECT CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently Protecting Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File A p 59 Protecting Releasing Protection of Selected Files A p 60 Settings Menu 111 ...

Page 112: ...s Clock Setting A p 16 Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling A p 20 Setting Daylight Saving Time A p 20 DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year month day and the time display format 24H 12H Sorting Order Time Display month day year 12h year month day 24h day month year LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed Changing the Display Language A p 18 MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the br...

Page 113: ... a demonstration of the special features of this unit Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function ON Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit Memo 0 This mode is not available in the playback mode TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen Adjusting the Touch Panel A p 12 FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values FI...

Page 114: ...lect this when connecting to a conventional TV 4 3 16 9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV 16 9 HDMI OUTPUT Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to a TV Setting Details AUTO It is recommended to select AUTO usually 480p Select this when the video is not output in AUTO correctly HDMI CONTROL Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI CEC compliant ...

Page 115: ...d The folder and file numbers are also reset Memo 0 In case of AVCHD video file there is no difference in the formatting result between FILE and FILE MANAGEMENT NO Caution 0 Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted 0 All data on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted Copy all files on the SD card to a computer before formatting 0 Make sure this unit is fully charged before...

Page 116: ...re Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software A p 95 Copying to Mac Computer A p 97 BACK UP Backup videos recorded by this unit to your computer using the Everio MediaBrowser 4 Backing Up All Files A p 91 Memo 0 Before making backup load the SD card in which the videos are stored on this unit 0 After backing up your files using the provided software they cannot be restored to this unit 0 Del...

Page 117: ...de A Speaker B Grip Belt 0 Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly Grip Adjustment A p 9 Bottom Side A Terminal Cover Lock B Tripod Mounting Hole Tripod Mounting A p 19 Names of Parts 117 ...

Page 118: ...ume Lever 0 During shooting Adjusts the shooting range 0 During playback index screen Moves to the next or previous page 0 During video playback Adjusts the volume F START STOP Video Recording Button 0 Starts stops recording of videos still images G Terminal Cover Inside Terminal Cover A SD Card Slot 0 Insert an optional SD card B Reset Button C HDMI mini connector 0 Connects to TV using an HDMI m...

Page 119: ...s self portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor Using the Touch Screen A p 12 Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor A p 13 Caution 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact Doing so may damage or break the screen Names of Parts 119 ...

Page 120: ...cenes detected automatically in the Intelligent Auto function Multiple scenes may be detected Scenes of Intelligent Auto A p 23 K SILENT MODE Using the Silent Mode A p 24 L Zoom ZOOM A p 102 M Focus Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS A p 29 N Brightness Adjusting Brightness A p 30 Video Recording A Video Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes B Video Quality VIDEO QUALITY A p 102 C TIME L...

Page 121: ... A Video Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes B Video Quality VIDEO QUALITY A p 102 C Operation Indicator Operation Buttons for Video Playback A p 47 D Date Time 0 Displays the recording date and time E Recording media F Battery Indicator Checking the Remaining Recording Time A p 44 G Playback Time H Time Lapse Playback Time Lapse Setting A p 42 I 1080p Output HDMI OUTPUT A p 114 J ...

Page 122: ...modes B Folder Number C File Number D Date Time 0 Displays the recording date and time E Recording media F Battery Indicator Checking the Remaining Recording Time A p 44 G SILENT MODE Using the Silent Mode A p 24 H 1080p Output HDMI OUTPUT A p 114 Indications on the LCD monitor 122 ...

Page 123: ...arging may stop to protect the battery pack Using a non original AC adapter may result in damage to this unit Be sure to use an original AC adapter The remaining battery display is not correct If this unit 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 battery runs out quic...

Page 124: ...speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly Continuous shooting speed may drop depending on the SD card or under certain recording conditions The focus is not adjusted automatically If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no contrast between dark and light adjust the focus manually Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS A p 29 Wipe the lens with a lens cleaning cloth Cancel manu...

Page 125: ... menu All data will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 115 The motion is choppy Use a high speed SD card Class 4 or higher Types of Usable SD Card A p 11 Clean the terminals of the SD card with a dry cotton swab or something similar Execute FORMAT SD CARD in the MEDIA SETTINGS menu All data will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 115 Verify the system requirements of your PC when using Everio MediaBrowser 4...

Page 126: ... DVD or Blu ray disc with a PC To record to discs a recordable DVD or Blu ray drive is required for the computer in use Cannot upload the file to YouTube Check if you have created an account with YouTube You need a YouTube account to upload files to YouTube Changing videos to the file format for uploading cannot be performed on this unit Refer to the help file of the provided software Everio Media...

Page 127: ... LOCK is enabled Locking the Screen A p 34 Save the recorded data before requesting service A Connect to computer using a USB cable The SELECT DEVICE menu appears B Press and hold the START STOP button for more than 2 seconds The PLAYBACK ON PC appears C Operations are to be performed on the computer after the screen switches The image is grainy When digital zoom is used the image becomes grainy a...

Page 128: ...rt from the SD card terminals If the above does not solve the problem back up your files and execute FORMAT SD CARD in the MEDIA SETTINGS menu All data will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 115 NOT FORMATTED Select OK then select YES on the DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT screen RECORDING FAILURE Reset this unit Resetting this Unit A p 123 CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THIS TIME Stop video recording before ...

Page 129: ...D A p 115 NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW A Move the files or folders to a computer or other device Back up your files B Select FILE MANAGEMENT NO in FORMAT SD CARD of the media settings menu All data on the SD card will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 115 FILE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED A Move the files or folders to a computer or other device Back up your files B Select FILE MANAGEMENT NO in FORMAT SD CAR...

Page 130: ...arning labels and instructions of the product 0 Do not leave the device in contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time Lens LCD Monitor 0 Use a lens blower commercially available to remove any dust and a cleaning cloth commercially available to wipe off any dirt Mold may form if the lens is left dirty 0 You can use a commercially available anti reflection or protective film on the scre...

Page 131: ...Up to 40x Dynamic zoom Up to 60x Digital zoom Up to 100x Zoom during still image recording Optical zoom Up to 40x LCD monitor 3 0 230 000 pixels color LCD Recording media SD SDHC SDXC card commercially available Types of Usable SD Card A p 11 Connectors Item Details HDMI output connector HDMI mini connector AV output connector Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Ω Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KΩ USB connector ...

Page 132: ...AC plug Mass Approx 77 g AC Adapter UIA312 0520 Item Details Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 5 V 2 A Allowable operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 10 C to 35 C during charging Dimensions mm 68 2 x 26 3 x 49 8 W x H x D excluding cord and AC plug Mass Approx 108 g Memo 0 The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior...

Page 133: ... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 0 iMovie iPhone and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries 0 Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States 0 Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc 0 QR Code is a reg...

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