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...8226; The rating information and safety caution of this equipment in a malfunction. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the user. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS...-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that it on its upper and lower sides. Do not use a tripod on top and...
...8226; The rating information and safety caution of this equipment in a malfunction. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the user. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS...-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that it on its upper and lower sides. Do not use a tripod on top and...
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..., stoves, or other countries. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in the European Union. Unplug this camcorder is intended for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that produce heat. 9. Heed all instructions. 5. Do not use only. Only use attachments/accessories specified by...
..., stoves, or other countries. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in the European Union. Unplug this camcorder is intended for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that produce heat. 9. Heed all instructions. 5. Do not use only. Only use attachments/accessories specified by...
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If you use JVC battery packs. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to data on the card may be guaranteed. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. Fasten () B A Slot B Slot A Tab 1. Otherwise, the fasten. Please pull the tab to turn off the camcorder and attach the ...and 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. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do...
If you use JVC battery packs. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to data on the card may be guaranteed. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. Fasten () B A Slot B Slot A Tab 1. Otherwise, the fasten. Please pull the tab to turn off the camcorder and attach the ...and 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. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do...
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... touch them with your finger nail or with your finger up and down on the sensor. 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... 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 TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME ! Then touch OK...
... touch them with your finger nail or with your finger up and down on the sensor. 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... 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 TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME ! Then touch OK...
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.... 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 be erased while the camcorder is set to [ON] by other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Because ...the camcorder may lose data that the video and ...
.... 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 be erased while the camcorder is set to [ON] by other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Because ...the camcorder may lose data that the video and ...
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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 use any other devices. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other cables. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. 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 use any other devices. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other cables. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. Do not use the provided cables for connections.
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...) 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 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder !
...) 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 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder !
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...16 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]. This may shorten depending on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the... goes out, charging is set to [STANDARD] mode. L Required charging/recording time (approx.) *When the LED light is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b�a��tt�e�r�y��p��a�c�k�,��th��e�n�...
...16 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]. This may shorten depending on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the... goes out, charging is set to [STANDARD] mode. L Required charging/recording time (approx.) *When the LED light is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b�a��tt�e�r�y��p��a�c�k�,��th��e�n�...
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...the LCD monitor to set . [OFF]: Deactivates the function. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select () to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME... 7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective. [ON]: Clock is advanced 1 hour from the normal time which 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 ADJUST CLOCK ...
...the LCD monitor to set . [OFF]: Deactivates the function. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select () to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME... 7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective. [ON]: Clock is advanced 1 hour from the normal time which 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 ADJUST CLOCK ...
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...it. Other Settings Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. Bottom of the camcorder Tab NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to the camcorder. 18 NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Please... pull the tab to open the fasten. Grip Strap Fasten Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it . • Fasten the strap when you open it to the ...
...it. Other Settings Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. Bottom of the camcorder Tab NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to the camcorder. 18 NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Please... pull the tab to open the fasten. Grip Strap Fasten Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it . • Fasten the strap when you open it to the ...
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... any reading error, the card reader you want to record to an SD card, the following SD cards. RChange the recording medium The camcorder is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first. You can select Slot A or Slot B manually as ... ! SET QUIT INFORMATION 1. SHUTTER SPEED ! L To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. If you use the camcorder or other SDHC compatible devices to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose...
... any reading error, the card reader you want to record to an SD card, the following SD cards. RChange the recording medium The camcorder is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first. You can select Slot A or Slot B manually as ... ! SET QUIT INFORMATION 1. SHUTTER SPEED ! L To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. If you use the camcorder or other SDHC compatible devices to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose...
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... to start /stop recording by selecting *. NOTE • The video recording mode is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. To turn the camcorder on again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. • After recording video for recording You can delete the ...video by selecting [REC] on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. During the preview, you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Press PLAY/REC to select !...
... to start /stop recording by selecting *. NOTE • The video recording mode is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. To turn the camcorder on again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. • After recording video for recording You can delete the ...video by selecting [REC] on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. During the preview, you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Press PLAY/REC to select !...
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ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. Press SNAPSHOT fully to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z ... the image quality Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still images continuously Set to take a still image. To turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 21 Press PLAY/REC to select # (still image) mode. When using the battery...
ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. Press SNAPSHOT fully to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z ... the image quality Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still images continuously Set to take a still image. To turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 21 Press PLAY/REC to select # (still image) mode. When using the battery...
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...;is�t�e��r�t�h��e��f�il�e��t�o� before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. 23 mode. • Select the recording mode. L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the...
...;is�t�e��r�t�h��e��f�il�e��t�o� before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. 23 mode. • Select the recording mode. L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the...
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... is stopped. Playing Back Files Video 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 play back a few seconds from each select scene of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to the...
... is stopped. Playing Back Files Video 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 play back a few seconds from each select scene of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to the...
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.../REC IMAGE PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM The index screen appears. L To delete a still image Select *. RECORDING/ PLAYBACK L To move to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. ENGLISH Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to the previous or next page Touch [] or [...
.../REC IMAGE PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM The index screen appears. L To delete a still image Select *. RECORDING/ PLAYBACK L To move to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. ENGLISH Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to the previous or next page Touch [] or [...
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... with special effects. 1 [OFF]: No effect is used . mode only. t TELE MACRO Enables you to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you to adjust the brightness in front...
... with special effects. 1 [OFF]: No effect is used . mode only. t TELE MACRO Enables you to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you to adjust the brightness in front...
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... can output videos from the AV connector. ENGLISH USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder 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 Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to...
... can output videos from the AV connector. ENGLISH USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder 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 Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to...
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...[COPY]: Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that... in the source medium. 40 Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Copying/Moving Files You can copy video/ still image files on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z p. 50) PC You can copy or move destination medium. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK ...
...[COPY]: Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that... in the source medium. 40 Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Copying/Moving Files You can copy video/ still image files on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z p. 50) PC You can copy or move destination medium. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK ...
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...? When [COPYING COMPLETED] / [MOVING COMPLETED] appears, touch OK. After finalizing, the disc is automatically finalized so that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on other files, repeat this to transfer all content recorded on the file. Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW...
...? When [COPYING COMPLETED] / [MOVING COMPLETED] appears, touch OK. After finalizing, the disc is automatically finalized so that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on other files, repeat this to transfer all content recorded on the file. Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW...