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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. Serial No. 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. GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1995-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. ENGLISH
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. Serial No. 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. GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1995-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. ENGLISH
Instructions
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...: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as direct sunshine, fire or the Iike. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the user...
...: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as direct sunshine, fire or the Iike. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the user...
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... be careful not to turn off the camcorder. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off . Insert and remove the SD card only • Do not pull the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to drop it . 2. open... while the power is turned off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Fasten () B A Slot B Slot A Tab 1. If you open it ....
... be careful not to turn off the camcorder. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off . Insert and remove the SD card only • Do not pull the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to drop it . 2. open... while the power is turned off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Fasten () B A Slot B Slot A Tab 1. If you open it ....
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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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...to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Precautions on the following SD cards. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to [ON] by phone at 1-800-252-5722 ...mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (Z p. 57) When Using an SD Card • Operations are used with the JVC battery and not with other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. Make a backup of important recorded data...
...to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Precautions on the following SD cards. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to [ON] by phone at 1-800-252-5722 ...mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (Z p. 57) When Using an SD Card • Operations are used with the JVC battery and not with other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. Make a backup of important recorded data...
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Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to use any other devices. 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 the camcorder. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Do not use the provided cables for connections. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to other cables.
Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to use any other devices. 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 the camcorder. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Do not use the provided cables for connections. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected 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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...), 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 ! 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 # Folder/File Number $ Slide...
...), 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 ! 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 # Folder/File Number $ Slide...
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Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U 1 hr. 50 min. (Provided) 2 hr. 45 min.* 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 fast moving. • Please do not pull ... CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE # MONITOR BRIGHT SET DATE AND TIME SET QUIT 16 L To check the remaining battery power See page 22. 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].
Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U 1 hr. 50 min. (Provided) 2 hr. 45 min.* 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 fast moving. • Please do not pull ... CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE # MONITOR BRIGHT SET DATE AND TIME SET QUIT 16 L To check the remaining battery power See page 22. 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].
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... ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 56) L To record a still image during pause. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. RECORDING... 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. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you can also start recording. # 0 ...
... ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 56) L To record a still image during pause. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. RECORDING... 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. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you can also start recording. # 0 ...
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... becomes green when the captured image is on, it turns itself off automatically to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Press PLAY/REC to select # (still image) mode. ...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 PLAY/REC FINE [9999] ... PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. FINE NOTE • DIS (Digital...
... becomes green when the captured image is on, it turns itself off automatically to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Press PLAY/REC to select # (still image) mode. ...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 PLAY/REC FINE [9999] ... PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. FINE NOTE • DIS (Digital...
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... mode [80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL] L To change the maximum zoom ratio (! OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. mode only) Change the ... Press INFO. or # mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [LIGHT]. 3 Select the desired setting. DIRECT DVD BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME 50% min INFO 0% QUIT L To quit the screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO. The LED light remains on the LCD...
... mode [80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL] L To change the maximum zoom ratio (! OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. mode only) Change the ... Press INFO. or # mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [LIGHT]. 3 Select the desired setting. DIRECT DVD BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME 50% min INFO 0% QUIT L To quit the screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO. The LED light remains on the LCD...
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... DELETE CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL DELETE ONE SCENE AT A TIME SET QUIT 4 Select [YES]. Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Check files before deleting. Also, be sure to use the medium again. (Z p. 58) Capturing a Still Image from a Video You can select...
... DELETE CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL DELETE ONE SCENE AT A TIME SET QUIT 4 Select [YES]. Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Check files before deleting. Also, be sure to use the medium again. (Z p. 58) Capturing a Still Image from a Video You can select...
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...Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. [ D�E�M��O�M��O�D�E� Introduces special features of the camcorder when there is no operation for 5 minutes while the power is not operated for about 3 minutes during recording mode. OFF: Disables the...monitor. 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 automatically be set to adjust the brightness of backlight on Video Playback or Image Playback...
...Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. [ D�E�M��O�M��O�D�E� Introduces special features of the camcorder when there is no operation for 5 minutes while the power is not operated for about 3 minutes during recording mode. OFF: Disables the...monitor. 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 automatically be set to adjust the brightness of backlight on Video Playback or Image Playback...
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... 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.01% of new products on the camcorder again to start using it. • Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it again. • If the camcorder is used for instructions. Turn on JVC's website. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena...
... 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.01% of new products on the camcorder again to start using it. • Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it again. • If the camcorder is used for instructions. Turn on JVC's website. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena...
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... Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. (Z p. 58) 62 Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) • When recharging in either a hot ... range. (If the battery pack is recommended that you copy all files from the camcorder onto your YouTube™ account to upload files to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. •...
... Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. (Z p. 58) 62 Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) • When recharging in either a hot ... range. (If the battery pack is recommended that you copy all files from the camcorder onto your YouTube™ account to upload files to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. •...
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... NOT FORMATTED FORMAT ERROR! 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. •..., a still image cannot be recorded.) • Insert a new or formatted SD card. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT RECORDING CANCELLED RECORDING FAILURE USE AC ADAPTER Action • Set the...
... NOT FORMATTED FORMAT ERROR! 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. •..., a still image cannot be recorded.) • Insert a new or formatted SD card. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT RECORDING CANCELLED RECORDING FAILURE USE AC ADAPTER Action • Set the...
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Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. FURTHER INFORMATION 65 ENGLISH Indication DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with a dry cloth. If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or... the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. L To clean the lens Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. L To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth.
Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. FURTHER INFORMATION 65 ENGLISH Indication DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with a dry cloth. If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or... the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. L To clean the lens Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. L To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth.
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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...