JVC GZ-R310 Detailed User Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Verifying the Accessories ........................................................ 3

Turning on this Unit .................................................................. 4

Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) ........................ 4

Charging .................................................................................. 5

Resetting this Unit .................................................................... 5

Quad Proof .............................................................................. 6

Before Using Underwater or under Low Temperature .......... 6

Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 8

Attaching the Core Filter .......................................................... 8

Inserting an SD Card ............................................................... 9

Types of Usable SD Card ..................................................... 9

Using the Touch Screen ........................................................ 11

Locking the Screen (when Shooting Underwater) .............. 11

Adjusting the Touch Panel ................................................. 12

Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor ....... 13

Clock Setting ......................................................................... 16

Resetting the Clock ............................................................ 16

Changing the Display Language ............................................ 17

Holding this Unit .................................................................... 18

Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 18

Using this Unit Overseas ....................................................... 19

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas ................................. 19

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ................. 19

Setting Daylight Saving Time ............................................. 20

Optional Accessories ............................................................. 20

Recording

Taking Videos in Auto Mode .................................................. 21

Capturing Still Images During Video Recording ................. 24

Taking Still Images in Auto Mode ........................................... 24

Zooming ................................................................................ 27

Manual Recording ................................................................. 28

Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS) .................................. 29

Adjusting Brightness .......................................................... 30

Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................ 31

Setting White Balance ........................................................ 32

Taking Close-up Shots (TELE MACRO) ............................ 33

Shooting under Water ............................................................ 34

Recording with Effects ........................................................... 35

Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo

(GRAINY MONOCHROME) ........................................... 36

Recording Food Images (FOOD) ....................................... 37

Recording Images of a Baby (BABY) ................................. 38

Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) ....... 39

Reducing Camera Shake ....................................................... 40

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) ............. 41

Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) ............................................ 43

Recording Videos with Date and Time ................................... 44

Checking the Remaining Recording Time ............................. 45

Playback

Playing Back Videos .............................................................. 47

Normal Playback ................................................................ 48

Checking the Recording Date and Other Information ......... 50

DIGEST PLAYBACK .......................................................... 51

PLAYBACK OTHER FILE .................................................. 52

Playing Back Still Images ....................................................... 53

Slideshow Playback ........................................................... 54

Connecting to and Viewing on TV .......................................... 55

Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector .......................... 55

Connecting via the AV Connector ...................................... 57

Editing

Deleting Unwanted Files ........................................................ 58

Deleting the Currently Displayed File ................................. 58

Deleting Selected Files ...................................................... 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

Copying

Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Blu-ray Recorder 63

Copying to Windows PC ........................................................ 64

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ....................... 64

Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) ........................... 67

Backing Up All Files ........................................................... 69

Organizing Files ................................................................. 70

Recording Videos to Discs ................................................. 71

Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ........... 73

List of Files and Folders ..................................................... 74

Copying to Mac Computer ..................................................... 75

Settings Menu

Operating the Menu ............................................................... 76

Operating the Top Menu .................................................... 76

RECORD SETTING Menu (video) ......................................... 77

RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) .................................. 81

PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) ..................................... 83

EDIT Menu (video) ................................................................. 84

PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) .............................. 85

EDIT Menu (still image) ......................................................... 86

SETUP (video/still image) ...................................................... 87

CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) ....................... 90

USB CONNECTION MENU ................................................... 91

Names of Parts ............................................................. 92

Indications on the LCD monitor .................................. 95

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 98

When the unit is not working properly .................................... 98

Charging ................................................................................ 98

Power supply ......................................................................... 99

Recording .............................................................................. 99

SD Card ............................................................................... 100

Playback .............................................................................. 100

Editing/Copying ................................................................... 101

Computer ............................................................................. 101

Screen/Image ...................................................................... 102

Other Problems ................................................................... 102

Error Message? ................................................................... 103

Maintenance ............................................................... 105

Specifications ............................................................. 106

Trademarks ................................................................. 108

Summary of Contents for GZ-R310

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Page 2: ...ing Time 45 Playback Playing Back Videos 47 Normal Playback 48 Checking the Recording Date and Other Information 50 DIGEST PLAYBACK 51 PLAYBACK OTHER FILE 52 Playing Back Still Images 53 Slideshow Playback 54 Connecting to and Viewing on TV 55 Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector 55 Connecting via the AV Connector 57 Editing Deleting Unwanted Files 58 Deleting the Currently Displayed File 58 Del...

Page 3: ...er AV Cable E3A 0085 00 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 Basic User Guide 0 Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary Memo 0 The provided software application software is built into this unit Verifying System Requir...

Page 4: ...into the opening at the terminals B Presstheentirecoveragainstthecamcorderwithequalforceandfirmly attach the cover completely C Slide the cover until it clicks into place The cover is not properly closed if the red mark on the cover lock is visible Caution 0 Ensure that the terminal cover and the gray waterproof seal are not damaged and that there are no foreign materials such as hair lint sand or...

Page 5: ...ccur charging will stop In these cases CHARGE lamp blinks quickly as a notification 0 During charging the P icon on the screen changes to O to indicate that charging is in progress when the provided AC adapter is used 0 When the recording time becomes extremely short even when the battery is fully charged the battery needs to be replaced For details on replacing the built in battery subject to a f...

Page 6: ...ot water above 40 C Before Using Underwater or under Low Temperature Cautions on Using Underwater A p 6 Maintenance after Use A p 7 Cautions on Using under Low Temperature A p 7 Cautions on Using under Low Temperature A p 7 Cautions on Using Underwater Please take note of the followings when using this unit near water or underwater 0 Ensure that the cover is closed tightly Opening the Terminal Cov...

Page 7: ...soap neutral detergents or alcohol Do not dry the camera with a hair dryer or other heat sources This could impair its waterproof performance Cautions on Using under Low Temperature 0 The performance of the battery will drop temporarily when the temperature is 10 C to 0 C this will cause the remaining recording time to shorten 0 Charging cannot be performed when the surrounding temperature is belo...

Page 8: ...o fasten the grip belt properly If the belt is loose this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages Attaching the Core Filter Attach a core filter to the AV cable that is connected to this unit The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices Getting Started 8 ...

Page 9: ...commended to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage 0 To use a new SD card or SD card used on other devices it is necessary to format initialize the SD card using FORMAT SD CARD from the SETUP menu FORMAT SD CARD A p 89 Removing the Card Push the SD card inward once then pull it out straight Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit Operations are con...

Page 10: ...ing back and or editing on other devices When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card Confirm and update the OS of your computer Windows Vista 0 Make sure that the operating system version is SP1 or higher 0 Download and install the updating program KB975823 from the following URL 32 bit version http www microsoft com downloads details aspx displaylang ja FamilyID 2d1abe01 0942 4f8a abb2 2ad5...

Page 11: ...ligned with the touched area Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card etc Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard Adjusting the Touch Panel A p 12 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 underwate...

Page 12: ...errors will occur Make sure to tap the mark 5 Tap again to confirm the adjusted positions 3 times in total 0 Keep tapping as its position changes with every tap 6 Tap OK 0 Setting ends and returns to the menu screen Caution 0 Do not tap areas other than the mark during touch screen adjustment steps 4 5 Doing so may cause the touch screen to malfunction Memo 0 Adjust by lightly tapping with a corne...

Page 13: ...lligent Auto H Manual Playback Screen Video 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 still image modes 2 Video Scene Capture Button 0 Displayed when playback is paused 0 Saves one scene of the video being played back ...

Page 14: ... Image Playback A p 53 8 Display Button Switches the display between full m and simple n with every tap of the button 0 Simple display Some displays disappear automatically when the screen is not operated 0 Full display 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 Index Screen Thumbnail Display Display...

Page 15: ...A p 87 6 Close Button Exit the menu Menu screen playback mode 1 SILENT Button Using the Silent Mode A p 23 2 INFO Button Displayed only after playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information A p 50 3 PLAYBACK SETTING Menu PLAYBACK SETTING Menu video A p 83 PLAYBACK SETTING Menu still image A p 85 4 SETUP Menu SETUP video still image A p 87 5 CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu CONNECTION SETTINGS v...

Page 16: ...ty and the GMT Greenwich Mean Time is displayed 0 Tap 0 or 1 to select the city name Memo 0 The clock can be reset again later Resetting the Clock A p 16 0 When using this unit overseas you can set it to the local time for recording Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling A p 19 0 The clock is reset about one month after the battery is depleted SET DATE TIME is displayed the next time you t...

Page 17: ...GMT Greenwich Mean Time is displayed 0 Tap 0 or 1 to select the city name Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap SETUP 3 Tap LANGUAGE 0 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen 4 Tap to the desired language 0 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen Getting Started 17 ...

Page 18: ... mounted on a tripod or monopod This is useful for preventing camera shake and recording from the fixed position 0 To prevent this unit from falling off check the tripod mounting screw holes and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting and turn the screws until they are fastened firmly Caution 0 To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit falls off read the instruct...

Page 19: ... regions To charge the battery pack you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in AREA SETTING of DATE TIME Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap SETUP 3 Tap DATE TIME 0 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen 4 T...

Page 20: ...y in the Western countries 0 Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the trip Optional Accessories Product Name Description HDMI Mini Cable 0 VX HD310 0 VX HD315 0 Allows viewing in high picture quality when connected to a TV 0 Transmits video audio and control signals between devices Memo 0 The optional accessories above may not be supported in some regions 0 For more in...

Page 21: ...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 79 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 Im...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...d interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such a case close the monitor screen to turn off the power and remove the AC adapter then press the Reset button to reset this unit Resetting this Unit A p 5 0 Disclaimer We shall not be held responsible for loss of recorded contents when recording videos audio or playback cannot be operated due to malfunctions in t...

Page 24: ...rying about the setting details by using the P Intelligent Auto mode 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 Check if the recording mode is B 0 If the mode is A video tap A on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen Tap B to switch the mode to still image 2 Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto 0 If the mode is H Manual tap H on the recording screen to display the mode switching scr...

Page 25: ... one s skin beautifully V Allows people to be captured naturally f Record a group of people with the most suitable settings S Records while focusing on a near object a Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors Z Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image T Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with minimal noise in the overall image d Preven...

Page 26: ... A Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears B Tap T C Tap ON Useful Settings for Recording 0 When AUTO POWER OFF is set to ON this unit turns itself off automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes When using the AC adapter this unit goes into standby mode AUTO POWER OFF A p 88 0 When TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF is set to FACE TRACKING this unit detects faces and automatically adjusts its...

Page 27: ...wing zoom options are available Optical zoom 1 40x Dynamic zoom 41 60x Digital zoom 41 200x 0 You can also use the zoom WT button on the touch screen to zoom 0 Tap the WT button then press and hold the T telephoto end or W wide angle end button Memo 0 When digital zoom is used the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged 0 The zoom ratio range can be changed ZOOM A p 79 Recording 27 ...

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: ... Tap TELE MACRO 0 If the icon is not displayed on the screen tap 1 to scroll the screen 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 ...

Page 34: ... 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 The top menu appears 2 Tap RECORD SETTING 3 Tap 1 to change the items displayed 4 Tap SCREEN LOCK 0 The L button appears Mem...

Page 35: ...arious 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 images by increasing the contrast of mid level brightness and emphasizing the rough grainy feel on the image Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo GRAINY MONOCHROME A p 36 FOOD C...

Page 36: ...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 RECORD SETTING 4 Tap RECORDING EFFECT 0 If the icon is not displayed on the screen tap 1 to scroll the screen 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...

Page 37: ...n 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 RECORD SETTING 4 Tap RECORDING EFFECT 0 If the icon is not displayed on the screen tap 1 to scroll the screen 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 ...

Page 38: ...ap 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 RECORD SETTING 4 Tap RECORDING EFFECT 0 If the icon is not displayed on the screen tap 1 to scroll the screen 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...

Page 39: ...ce color while a white frame appears around the selected area 0 To reset tap the desired position face 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 ...

Page 40: ...ed In this case move the subject to the center and tap again 0 FACE TRACKING may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions distance angle brightness etc and the subject direction of face etc It is also particularly difficult to detect faces in backlight 0 COLOR TRACKING may not function properly in the following cases when recording subjects with no contrast when recording subjects th...

Page 41: ...ording only 0 Using the image stabilizer will narrow the angle of view 0 Dynamic zoom is not available in the enhanced AIS mode 0 The resolution for the enhanced AIS mode is lower compared to the other modes Recording at Intervals TIME LAPSE RECORDING This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certai...

Page 42: ... longer the recording interval Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1 second intervals Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed 5SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5 second intervals Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times speed 20SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 20 second intervals Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times speed 80SEC IN...

Page 43: ...p B to switch the mode to still image 2 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 3 Tap RECORD SETTING 4 Tap SELF TIMER 0 If the icon is not displayed on the screen tap 1 to scroll the screen 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Tap 2SEC or 10SEC 6 Take a still image 0 A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts 0 To stop the self timer press the START STOP button again M...

Page 44: ...en 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 5 Select the type of clock with 0 or 1 and tap SET 0 When SET is tapped the precaution for date time recording appears 0 Tap L to exit the menu 6 Tap the display position with your finger and drag your finger to adjust 0 Move the date and time display while touching it with your finger and tracing it on a screen 7 Press the START...

Page 45: ... selected 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 Check that the camera is set to the recording mode If the camera is in the playback mode click 3 to switch to recording mode 2 Tap MENU 0 The top menu appears 3 Tap C 4 Display the remaining recording time 0 The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording mode 0 The remaining recording time is displayed for the recording media that is curren...

Page 46: ... 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 50 m 5 h 10 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 47: ...ack screen is displayed Caution 0 Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a BD or other recording media for storage 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 off the...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...de 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 Display Description J Display Button Switches the display between full m and simple n with every tap of the button 0 Simple displ...

Page 50: ...the 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 C 0 Tap L to exit the menu You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file Playback 50 ...

Page 51: ... return to the previous screen 7 Select the Digest Playback time 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 start...

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 48 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: ...ges the displayed video 0 Tap the position of the image you want to enlarge 0 Zoom ratio changes by using the and buttons I 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...

Page 55: ...cifications 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 90 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 med...

Page 56: ... 0 Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices In these cases set HDMI CONTROL to OFF HDMI CONTROL A p 90 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 m...

Page 57: ... on the TV to switch to the input from this unit via the connected connector 5 Play back a file Playing Back Videos A p 47 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 provided E3A 0085 00 Wiring specifications for video audio of the 4 pole mini plug are described in the following To purchase consult your neare...

Page 58: ...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 the recording screen to display ...

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: ...own in the image the same operations 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 se...

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: ...is unit 0 Before making any connection close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit 3 Open the LCD monitor 0 This unit turns on and the SELECT DEVICE screen appears 4 Tap CONNECT TO OTHER 0 The following screen is displayed after the camera operation is completed 0 Operations are to be performed on the Blu ray recorder after the screen switches 5 Perform dubbing on the Blu ray recorder 0 Refer also...

Page 64: ...p of files using other softwares 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 Ho...

Page 65: ...display 0 If a Computer icon is shown on desktop 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 Copying 65 ...

Page 66: ...tel Core Duo CPU 1 66 GHz 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 abov...

Page 67: ...ECT TO 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 To...

Page 68: ...d the SELECT DEVICE menu appears 4 Tap CONNECT TO PC 5 Tap PLAYBACK ON PC 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 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 ...

Page 69: ...NECT TO PC 5 Tap BACK UP 0 Disconnect the USB cable to return to the recording or playback screen 0 The provided software Everio MediaBrowser 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 loa...

Page 70: ...USB cable and close the 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...

Page 71: ... 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 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 ...

Page 72: ... the help file of 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...

Page 73: ...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 74 7 Copy the files to any folder in the computer desktop etc Caution 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an...

Page 74: ...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 74 ...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...till image playback modes respectively 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 Settings Menu 76 ...

Page 77: ... close up shots when using the telephoto T end of the zoom Taking Close up Shots TELE MACRO A p 33 Displayed 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 ...

Page 78: ... 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 BABY A p 38 DATE TIME RECORDING You can record videos together with the date and time Set this when you want to save the ...

Page 79: ...GITAL GZ R310 120x DIGITAL GZ R315 Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom and 41 80x digital zoom GZ R310 Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom and 41 120x digital zoom GZ R315 100x DIGITAL GZ R310 200x DIGITAL GZ R315 Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom and 41 100x digital zoom GZ R310 Enables recording with 1 40x optical zoom and 41 200x digital zoom GZ R315 Memo 0 When digital zoom...

Page 80: ... 1 Increases the microphone input level 0 The microphone input level is not changed 1 Decreases the microphone input level K2 TECHNOLOGY Reduces 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 ...

Page 81: ...e A p 32 Displayed only in the manual recording mode TELE MACRO Enables close up shots when using the telephoto T end of the zoom Taking Close up Shots TELE MACRO A p 33 Displayed 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 SELF TIMER Use this wh...

Page 82: ... Records one still image CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the START STOP button is pressed Records still images continuously while the START STOP button is pressed or while the A button on the LCD screen is tapped Memo 0 Some SD cards may not support continuous shooting 0 The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly IMAGE SIZE Sets the imag...

Page 83: ...ack Setting Details OFF Does not display the date 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 51 PLAYBACK OTHER FILE Plays videos with defective management information PLAYBACK OTHER FILE A p 52 Settings Menu 83 ...

Page 84: ...ection 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 84 ...

Page 85: ...to 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 85 ...

Page 86: ...ill 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 86 ...

Page 87: ...hone You can view it on standard browsers such as Google Chrome Android and Mobile Safari iPhone 0 QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated DATE TIME Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas Clock Setting A p 16 Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling A p 19 Setting Daylight Saving Time A p 20 DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of ye...

Page 88: ... this function turns off this unit or sets this unit to standby mode when using the AC adapter in case you forgot to turn off the power Setting Details OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes Memo 0 Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes 0 When u...

Page 89: ...atting 0 Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged or connect the AC adapter as the formatting process may take some time FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values FIRMWARE UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version For details refer to the JVC homepage When no program to update the software of this unit is available nothing will be provided on the...

Page 90: ...elect 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 91: ...are Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software A p 73 Copying to Mac Computer A p 75 BACK UP Backup videos recorded by this unit to your computer using the Everio MediaBrowser 4 Backing Up All Files A p 69 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 De...

Page 92: ...ht Side A Speaker B Grip Belt 0 Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly Grip Adjustment A p 8 Bottom Side A Cover Lock B Tripod Mounting Hole Tripod Mounting A p 18 Names of Parts 92 ...

Page 93: ...POWER ACCESS Power Access Lamp 0 Lights up blinks during recording or playback Do not remove the SD card or any connecting cables F Zoom Volume 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 G START STOP Video Recording Button 0 Starts stops recording of videos still images H Terminal C...

Page 94: ...es self portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor Using the Touch Screen A p 11 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 94 ...

Page 95: ...s detected automatically in the Intelligent Auto function Multiple scenes may be detected Scenes of Intelligent Auto A p 22 K SILENT MODE Using the Silent Mode A p 23 L Zoom ZOOM A p 79 M Shutter N Focus Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS A p 29 O 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 79 C TI...

Page 96: ...k A Video Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes B Video Quality VIDEO QUALITY A p 79 C Operation Indicator Operation Buttons for Video Playback A p 48 D Date Time 0 Displays the recording date and time E Recording media F Battery Indicator Checking the Remaining Recording Time A p 45 G Playback Time H Time Lapse Playback Time Lapse Setting A p 42 I 1080p Output HDMI OUTPUT A p 90 J S...

Page 97: ... 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 45 G SILENT MODE Using the Silent Mode A p 23 H 1080p Output HDMI OUTPUT A p 90 Indications on the LCD monitor 97 ...

Page 98: ...rging 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 quick...

Page 99: ... are also not available To use digital zoom set ZOOM in the menu accordingly ZOOM A p 79 Mosaic type noise occurs when recording scenes with fast movements or extreme changes in brightness Set the VIDEO QUALITY to UXP or XP for recording VIDEO QUALITY A p 79 The inside of the lens is foggy Open the terminal cover close the LCD monitor and leave as is for a while to reduce the temperature Preventin...

Page 100: ...will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 89 The motion is choppy Use a high speed SD card Class 4 or higher Types of Usable SD Card A p 9 Clean the terminals of the SD card with a dry cotton swab or something similar Execute FORMAT SD CARD in the SETUP menu All data will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 89 Verify the system requirements of your PC when using Everio MediaBrowser 4 to play back Verifying Sys...

Page 101: ... 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 102: ...green or dark spots This is not a malfunction The spots will not be recorded Other Problems The buttons on the touch screen do not work Tap the buttons on the touch screen with your fingers The buttons may not respond if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves on Disable SCREEN LOCK You cannot operate the touch panel when SCREEN LOCK is enabled Locking the Screen A p 34 Save the record...

Page 103: ... Therefore SET DATE TIME will appear the next time the power is turned on Set the clock again after charging the battery Clock Setting A p 16 COMMUNICATION ERROR Reconnect the USB cable Turn off and on the devices connected to this unit and reset this unit Resetting this Unit A p 98 FORMAT ERROR Reset this unit Resetting this Unit A p 98 MEMORY CARD ERROR Check that the card is supported by this u...

Page 104: ... MEM or FORMAT SD CARD of the SETUP menu All data on the built in memory or SD card will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 89 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 BUILT IN MEM or FORMAT SD CARD of the SETUP menu All data on the built in memory or SD card will be deleted FORMAT SD CARD A p 89 FILE Q...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...tabilizer off Still Image 40 5 mm to 1620 mm 16 9 49 5 mm to 1980 mm 4 3 Lowest illumination 3 lux Zoom during video recording Optical zoom Up to 40x Dynamic zoom Up to 60x Digital zoom Up to 100x GZ R310 Digital zoom Up to 200x GZ R315 Zoom during still image recording Optical zoom Up to 40x LCD monitor 3 0 Wide 230 000 dots color LCD Recording media SD SDHC SDXC card commercially available Types...

Page 107: ...50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 5 2 V 1 A Allowable operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 10 C to 35 C during charging Dimensions mm 72 x 28 x 59 W x H x D excluding cord and 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 e...

Page 108: ... 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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