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...safety and performance can not be careful not to drop it. If you use JVC battery packs. Insert and remove the SD card only • Do not pull the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Format an SD card when using it . 2. Adjust...The battery pack is blinking. open it for the first time. (Z p. 58) • Fasten the strap when you open while the power is turned off the camcorder. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Otherwise, the fasten.
...safety and performance can not be careful not to drop it. If you use JVC battery packs. Insert and remove the SD card only • Do not pull the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Format an SD card when using it . 2. Adjust...The battery pack is blinking. open it for the first time. (Z p. 58) • Fasten the strap when you open while the power is turned off the camcorder. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Otherwise, the fasten.
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...GMT 0:00 SAVE QUIT QUIT LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger. The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder AREA SETTING GMT : SET JAN.1. 2009 01:00AM QUIT • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds. •... Touch the sensors with gloves on the sensor. ENGLISH Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Power button ( ) S Select [CLOCK SETTING] CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING ...
...GMT 0:00 SAVE QUIT QUIT LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger. The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder AREA SETTING GMT : SET JAN.1. 2009 01:00AM QUIT • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds. •... Touch the sensors with gloves on the sensor. ENGLISH Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Power button ( ) S Select [CLOCK SETTING] CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING ...
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.../Moving Files 40 Using a DVD Burner 41 Creating a DVD using a PC 45 Dubbing Files to VCR/DVD Recorder........... 50 Using with a Portable Media Player..... 51 Turning on the Export Mode 51 Changing the Export Setting 51 Transferring the Files to PC 52 Uploading Files to Websites 53... Turning on the Upload Mode 53 Upload Trimming 53 Uploading Files 54 FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings 55 Troubleshooting 59 Warning Indications 63 Cleaning 65 ...
.../Moving Files 40 Using a DVD Burner 41 Creating a DVD using a PC 45 Dubbing Files to VCR/DVD Recorder........... 50 Using with a Portable Media Player..... 51 Turning on the Export Mode 51 Changing the Export Setting 51 Transferring the Files to PC 52 Uploading Files to Websites 53... Turning on the Upload Mode 53 Upload Trimming 53 Uploading Files 54 FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings 55 Troubleshooting 59 Warning Indications 63 Cleaning 65 ...
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...57) When Using an SD Card • Operations are not supported. 10 Back up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk... been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are confirmed on handling batteries • Be sure to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or...
...57) When Using an SD Card • Operations are not supported. 10 Back up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk... been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are confirmed on handling batteries • Be sure to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or...
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...AC adapter plug and cable. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off and 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�&#... BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 25 min.* BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min. 8 hr. 10 min.* NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. VIDEO SELECT ASPECT RATIO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA...
...AC adapter plug and cable. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off and 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�&#... BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 25 min.* BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min. 8 hr. 10 min.* NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. VIDEO SELECT ASPECT RATIO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA...
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...SAVING TIME (DST) OFF NOV. 1.2009 04:55 PM SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET QUIT 8 Set the date and time. L To return to turn on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to the previous screen Select @. Selected area is highlighted AREA SETTING Principal city of ...the selected area Time difference to the area you use the camcorder. VIDEO SELECT ASPECT RATIO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA DISPLAY SETTINGS CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SET QUIT 4 Select [LANGUAGE]. CLOCK SETTING DATE...
...SAVING TIME (DST) OFF NOV. 1.2009 04:55 PM SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET QUIT 8 Set the date and time. L To return to turn on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to the previous screen Select @. Selected area is highlighted AREA SETTING Principal city of ...the selected area Time difference to the area you use the camcorder. VIDEO SELECT ASPECT RATIO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA DISPLAY SETTINGS CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SET QUIT 4 Select [LANGUAGE]. CLOCK SETTING DATE...
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... they may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be corrupted. • Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Clipped Edge NOTE • Insert and ... SELECTION] to SLOT B. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. If you use the camcorder or other devices. • Some card readers (including internal card readers in the selected slot is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge ...
... they may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be corrupted. • Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Clipped Edge NOTE • Insert and ... SELECTION] to SLOT B. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. If you use the camcorder or other devices. • Some card readers (including internal card readers in the selected slot is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge ...
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...recording mode is not operated for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with other digital video formats. 20 When using... a still image during pause. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to conserve power. During the preview, you turn the camcorder's power off automatically to [ON] before you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Press PLAY/REC to...
...recording mode is not operated for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with other digital video formats. 20 When using... a still image during pause. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to conserve power. During the preview, you turn the camcorder's power off automatically to [ON] before you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Press PLAY/REC to...
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...green when the captured image is on, it again. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press PLAY/REC to take a still image. When... pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any...Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card.
...green when the captured image is on, it again. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press PLAY/REC to take a still image. When... pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any...Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card.
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... the subject when the zoom lever is possible as close as a guide. mode only) Change the settings in insufficient light conditions. AUTO The LED light turns on ON regardless of the surrounding conditions. The LED light remains on automatically when shooting in [ZOOM]. (Z p. 56) NOTE Macro shooting is set all the...
... the subject when the zoom lever is possible as close as a guide. mode only) Change the settings in insufficient light conditions. AUTO The LED light turns on ON regardless of the surrounding conditions. The LED light remains on automatically when shooting in [ZOOM]. (Z p. 56) NOTE Macro shooting is set all the...
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... to register a file, the setting will remain even if you select an e��v�e��n�t��to Events If you turn off the camcorder. 23 L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. Preparation...
... to register a file, the setting will remain even if you select an e��v�e��n�t��to Events If you turn off the camcorder. 23 L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. Preparation...
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...next file L : Return to the previous or next page Touch [] or [] for a while. 24 LSpeaker volume − : Turn down the volume + : Turn up the volume PLAY/REC VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM DIGEST The index screen appears. Select the desired file. L To delete... a video Select * when playback is stopped. L To change the number of the recorded videos Touch [DIGEST]. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Playing Back Files Video Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to select the playback mode.
...next file L : Return to the previous or next page Touch [] or [] for a while. 24 LSpeaker volume − : Turn down the volume + : Turn up the volume PLAY/REC VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM DIGEST The index screen appears. Select the desired file. L To delete... a video Select * when playback is stopped. L To change the number of the recorded videos Touch [DIGEST]. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Playing Back Files Video Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to select the playback mode.
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... 04:55PM The index screen appears. ENGLISH Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to select the playback mode. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To delete a still image Select *.
... 04:55PM The index screen appears. ENGLISH Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to select the playback mode. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To delete a still image Select *.
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... # USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED SET QUIT L To return to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select ! ADJUST MBRAINGUHATLNESS ! SHUTTER SPEED ! NOTE If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, is in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. Changing to the auto recording mode Select [A/M] so that the...
... # USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED SET QUIT L To return to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select ! ADJUST MBRAINGUHATLNESS ! SHUTTER SPEED ! NOTE If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, is in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. Changing to the auto recording mode Select [A/M] so that the...
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...DC Connector AC Adapter Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX... input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 24, 25) L To display the camcorder's on-screen display on TV This camcorder is designed to [ON]. (Z p. 58)...
...DC Connector AC Adapter Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX... input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 24, 25) L To display the camcorder's on-screen display on TV This camcorder is designed to [ON]. (Z p. 58)...
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... selecting { or }. DELETE? (REMAINING SCENES:0009) YES NO SET � QUIT � You can capture the desired scene from a recorded video, and store it as turning off the power) while accessing files.
... selecting { or }. DELETE? (REMAINING SCENES:0009) YES NO SET � QUIT � You can capture the desired scene from a recorded video, and store it as turning off the power) while accessing files.
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...): Playback time (length of the file) • SIZE (# mode): Image size • QUALITY: Video quality/Image quality (Z p. 56) • PROTECT: File protection status (Z p. 34) L To turn off the file information display Press INFO again. EDITING 35
...): Playback time (length of the file) • SIZE (# mode): Image size • QUALITY: Video quality/Image quality (Z p. 56) • PROTECT: File protection status (Z p. 34) L To turn off the file information display Press INFO again. EDITING 35
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.... YES NO SET QUIT File transfer starts. Regarding finalization after copying The disc is automatically finalized so that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the DVD burner. DC Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Jack USB Connector DVD Burner *USB Cable NOTE Refer also to...
.... YES NO SET QUIT File transfer starts. Regarding finalization after copying The disc is automatically finalized so that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the DVD burner. DC Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Jack USB Connector DVD Burner *USB Cable NOTE Refer also to...
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...; When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS [STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Copying Files (Continued) Backup All Files Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press DIRECT DVD. DVD CREATION LIST ALL(TOTAL:3) DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 SET CHECK QUIT • If you select [ALL], all discs in the recording...
...; When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS [STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Copying Files (Continued) Backup All Files Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press DIRECT DVD. DVD CREATION LIST ALL(TOTAL:3) DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 SET CHECK QUIT • If you select [ALL], all discs in the recording...
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...device during the digest playback. 2) Select the desired item. L To normal playback / To the index menu 1) Press the top menu button on the camcorder. 3 The digest is played back continuously. Create a DVD using a DVD burner (CU-VD50/ CU-VD3). 1 Load the created DVD on the DVD ...File 2 JAN. 11. 2009: file 3 and 4 were recorded. E.g.) "DVD1" can play back the created disc using the camcorder 1) Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. 2) Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the list. JAN. 10. 2009: file 1 and 2 were recorded. NOTE "Digest Playback" menu is not available when ...
...device during the digest playback. 2) Select the desired item. L To normal playback / To the index menu 1) Press the top menu button on the camcorder. 3 The digest is played back continuously. Create a DVD using a DVD burner (CU-VD50/ CU-VD3). 1 Load the created DVD on the DVD ...File 2 JAN. 11. 2009: file 3 and 4 were recorded. E.g.) "DVD1" can play back the created disc using the camcorder 1) Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. 2) Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the list. JAN. 10. 2009: file 1 and 2 were recorded. NOTE "Digest Playback" menu is not available when ...
