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Model No. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the memory camera) below. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the memory camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this memory camera. GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1995-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No. ENGLISH
Model No. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the memory camera) below. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the memory camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this memory camera. GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1995-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No. ENGLISH
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See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower...damage. Also do not place any containers filled with battery installed should be caused.) Do not point the lens directly into the sun. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Do not use...equipment is also a risk of internal circuitry. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to the malfunctioning of fire or electric shock. The ...
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower...damage. Also do not place any containers filled with battery installed should be caused.) Do not point the lens directly into the sun. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Do not use...equipment is also a risk of internal circuitry. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to the malfunctioning of fire or electric shock. The ...
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... remove the SD card only • Do not pull the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be corrupted. Format an SD card when using it for... the card. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is turned off. Please pull the tab to turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Adjust the strap and fasten. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power (...
... remove the SD card only • Do not pull the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be corrupted. Format an SD card when using it for... the card. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is turned off. Please pull the tab to turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Adjust the strap and fasten. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power (...
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... STARTED Accessories 11 Attaching the Core Filter 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings before Use........... 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using an SD Card 19... RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24...
... STARTED Accessories 11 Attaching the Core Filter 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings before Use........... 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using an SD Card 19... RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24...
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...800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. This product includes patented and other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it . Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be erased while the camcorder... is being repaired or inspected. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly ...
...800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. This product includes patented and other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it . Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be erased while the camcorder... is being repaired or inspected. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly ...
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AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to use any other devices. Do not use the provided cables for connections. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to other cables.
AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to use any other devices. Do not use the provided cables for connections. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to other cables.
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ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z p. 24) 1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector [ 2 ] (Z p. 41, 46) 4 Lens 5 LED Light (Z p. 22) 6 Stereo Microphone 7 Grip Strap 8 Belt Strap 9 Fasten : Stud Hole ; Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU...
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z p. 24) 1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector [ 2 ] (Z p. 41, 46) 4 Lens 5 LED Light (Z p. 22) 6 Stereo Microphone 7 Grip Strap 8 Belt Strap 9 Fasten : Stud Hole ; Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU...
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Battery Indicator . Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z p. 21) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z p. 56) % Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) ) ...
Battery Indicator . Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z p. 21) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z p. 56) % Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) ) ...
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Mode Indicator # Folder/File Number $ Slide Show Playback Indicator % Battery Indicator & Date/Time (Z p. 16) 15 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing... D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 56) % Counter & Playback Mode F: Playback Q: Pause K: Forward Search J: Reverse Search G: Forward Slow-Motion E: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) ( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Z p. 16) * Volume Level Indicator !
Mode Indicator # Folder/File Number $ Slide Show Playback Indicator % Battery Indicator & Date/Time (Z p. 16) 15 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing... D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 56) % Counter & Playback Mode F: Playback Q: Pause K: Forward Search J: Reverse Search G: Forward Slow-Motion E: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) ( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Z p. 16) * Volume Level Indicator !
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... SETTINGS CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SET QUIT 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack L To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. L Required charging/recording time (approx.) *When the... the monitor backlight is set to indicate charging has started. • When the lamp goes out, charging is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b�a��tt�e�r�y��p��a�c�k�,��th�...
... SETTINGS CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SET QUIT 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack L To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. L Required charging/recording time (approx.) *When the... the monitor backlight is set to indicate charging has started. • When the lamp goes out, charging is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b�a��tt�e�r�y��p��a�c�k�,��th�...
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...56) • A new file will be created for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To register a file to start /stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. L To change the video... not operated for recording You can delete the video by selecting [REC] on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on , it ...
...56) • A new file will be created for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To register a file to start /stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. L To change the video... not operated for recording You can delete the video by selecting [REC] on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on , it ...
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...as zooming. 21 PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. indicator becomes green when the captured image is on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Press PLAY/REC to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still ... Press SNAPSHOT fully to select # (still image) mode. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Slide the ...
...as zooming. 21 PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. indicator becomes green when the captured image is on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Press PLAY/REC to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still ... Press SNAPSHOT fully to select # (still image) mode. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Slide the ...
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...minute units. Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! It is set all the way to the subject when the zoom lever... 2 Select [LIGHT]. 3 Select the desired setting. NOTE The recordable time display should only be used as approx. 5 cm (2") to W. DIRECT DVD BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME 50% min INFO 0% QUIT L To quit the screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO. or # mode. • Select ...
...minute units. Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! It is set all the way to the subject when the zoom lever... 2 Select [LIGHT]. 3 Select the desired setting. NOTE The recordable time display should only be used as approx. 5 cm (2") to W. DIRECT DVD BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME 50% min INFO 0% QUIT L To quit the screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO. or # mode. • Select ...
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... � You can capture the desired scene from a Video You can select the previous or next file by selecting { or }. Also, be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation.
... � You can capture the desired scene from a Video You can select the previous or next file by selecting { or }. Also, be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation.
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...: 24h / [12h] Adjusts the brightness of the display by using the battery pack. NOTE • The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If an SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not take place even if this when saving the... battery life. [AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set to conserve power. Select [ON-SCREEN...
...: 24h / [12h] Adjusts the brightness of the display by using the battery pack. NOTE • The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If an SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not take place even if this when saving the... battery life. [AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set to conserve power. Select [ON-SCREEN...
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The remaining battery display is supplied. Turn on JVC's website. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound ...Connect the AC adapter correctly. • Recharge the battery pack. • When the camcorder has warmed up . If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for long periods of time in bright areas...
The remaining battery display is supplied. Turn on JVC's website. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound ...Connect the AC adapter correctly. • Recharge the battery pack. • When the camcorder has warmed up . If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for long periods of time in bright areas...
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... in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. • Refer to YouTube™. The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging. It is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) • When recharging in the camcorder, it takes time for Latest Product... the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. in [Click for the camcorder to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. Cannot upload the file to iTunes®. Create your computer, and erase the files from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is ...
... in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. • Refer to YouTube™. The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging. It is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) • When recharging in the camcorder, it takes time for Latest Product... the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. in [Click for the camcorder to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. Cannot upload the file to iTunes®. Create your computer, and erase the files from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is ...
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...after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. FURTHER INFORMATION 63 Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • Select [OK] and select [YES] to an SD card in [SLOT A] or [SLOT B]. • Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.... • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. •...
...after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. FURTHER INFORMATION 63 Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • Select [OK] and select [YES] to an SD card in [SLOT A] or [SLOT B]. • Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.... • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. •...
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... Wipe the lens gently with another disc. • Slide the mode switch to damage the LCD monitor. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. ENGLISH Indication DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of the...
... Wipe the lens gently with another disc. • Slide the mode switch to damage the LCD monitor. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. ENGLISH Indication DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of the...
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Specifications L General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 1.8 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to change without notice. 66 Rated Current Consumption: 1A ...;C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% L Camera/LCD monitor Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) progressive CCD Lens F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel...
Specifications L General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 1.8 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to change without notice. 66 Rated Current Consumption: 1A ...;C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% L Camera/LCD monitor Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) progressive CCD Lens F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel...