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... constitute a risk of the TV is allowed to fall, resulting in a malfunction. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on top and at the rear). For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery ...symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the user. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is also a risk of this equipment in the literature accompanying...
... constitute a risk of the TV is allowed to fall, resulting in a malfunction. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on top and at the rear). For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery ...symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the user. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is also a risk of this equipment in the literature accompanying...
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... personnel. Remember that this instruction manual are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder is a trademark of time. 12. When a cart is strongly recommended that produce heat. 9. If this symbol is shown, it is used, use this apparatus near...
... personnel. Remember that this instruction manual are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder is a trademark of time. 12. When a cart is strongly recommended that produce heat. 9. If this symbol is shown, it is used, use this apparatus near...
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...card. Format an SD card when using it for the first time. (Z p. 58) • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be corrupted. AC Adapter To AC Outlet CAUTION (110V to 240V) • Be sure to use any other battery packs ...besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. If you open it . Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) ...
...card. Format an SD card when using it for the first time. (Z p. 58) • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be corrupted. AC Adapter To AC Outlet CAUTION (110V to 240V) • Be sure to use any other battery packs ...besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. If you open it . Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) ...
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...OK: Clock starts CLOCK SETTING DATE TIME NOV 1 2009 04 55 PM GMT 0:00 SAVE QUIT 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 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: Clock starts CLOCK SETTING DATE TIME NOV 1 2009 04 55 PM GMT 0:00 SAVE QUIT 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 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...
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.... Precautions on the following SD cards. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it is operated by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close ...the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it again. Back up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by other recording media for storage. (Z p. 41) Make a trial recording Before the...
.... Precautions on the following SD cards. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it is operated by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close ...the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it again. Back up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by other recording media for storage. (Z p. 41) Make a trial recording Before the...
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Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 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. 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 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 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. 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 the camcorder.
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... [-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 ; ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU Button % Power Button [ ] & UPLOAD Button (Z p. 53) ( PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 20, 21, 24, 25) ) Mode Switch [!, #] * DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 42) INFO...
... [-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 ; ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU Button % Power Button [ ] & UPLOAD Button (Z p. 53) ( PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 20, 21, 24, 25) ) Mode Switch [!, #] * DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 42) INFO...
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... 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.... L To check the remaining battery power See page 22. 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��...
... 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.... L To check the remaining battery power See page 22. 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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...]: 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 return to the area where you use the camcorder. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 17 GETTING STARTED ENGLISH SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME...
...]: 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 return to the area where you use the camcorder. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 17 GETTING STARTED ENGLISH SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME...
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... NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you open it. • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it to open the fasten. It could tip over, causing serious damage to mount it . Other Settings Grip Adjustment ... fasten. NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Please pull the tab to the tripod. 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...
... NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you open it. • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it to open the fasten. It could tip over, causing serious damage to mount it . Other Settings Grip Adjustment ... fasten. NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Please pull the tab to the tripod. 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...
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...cover. Otherwise, data on the card may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on the reverse side of the label. ADJUST SBLROIGTHBTNESS ! Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card Panasonic,...Edge NOTE • Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is full. (Z p. 56) 2. RChange the recording medium The camcorder is programmed to record on the following SD cards. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. You can select Slot A or Slot B manually ...
...cover. Otherwise, data on the card may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on the reverse side of the label. ADJUST SBLROIGTHBTNESS ! Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card Panasonic,...Edge NOTE • Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is full. (Z p. 56) 2. RChange the recording medium The camcorder is programmed to record on the following SD cards. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. You can select Slot A or Slot B manually ...
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... is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you turn the camcorder's power off automatically to conserve power. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. L To change the video quality Change the settings...56) • A new file will be created for recording You can delete the video by selecting [REC] on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you start /stop recording ...
... is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you turn the camcorder's power off automatically to conserve power. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. L To change the video quality Change the settings...56) • A new file will be created for recording You can delete the video by selecting [REC] on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you start /stop recording ...
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...image. L To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. indicator becomes green when the captured image is on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 21 Press SNAPSHOT fully to select the recording mode. Slide...change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. FINE NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that...
...image. L To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. indicator becomes green when the captured image is on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 21 Press SNAPSHOT fully to select the recording mode. Slide...change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. FINE NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that...
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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 L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. VIDEO % LIGHT REGISTER EVENT O VIDEO QUALITY # ! Registering Files to Events If you select...
...;is�t�e��r�t�h��e��f�il�e��t�o� before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. 23 L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. VIDEO % LIGHT REGISTER EVENT O VIDEO QUALITY # ! Registering Files to Events If you select...
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... [W] or [T]. L Operations during pause)* * Slow playback starts when you keep touching the sensor button under E/ G for over a second. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To delete a video Select * when playback is stopped. Slide the mode switch to the index screen J : Reverse search (during playback...
... [W] or [T]. L Operations during pause)* * Slow playback starts when you keep touching the sensor button under E/ G for over a second. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To delete a video Select * when playback is stopped. Slide the mode switch to the index screen J : Reverse search (during playback...
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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. Select the desired file. Slide the mode switch to the previous or next page Touch [] or [] for over a ...
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. Select the desired file. Slide the mode switch to the previous or next page Touch [] or [] for over a ...
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... desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the amount of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old still images...
... desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the amount of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old still images...
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...cannot be used with NTSC-type color television signals. 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) AV Cable AV Connector AV Input Connector 31 DC Connector AC Adapter Playback...
...cannot be used with NTSC-type color television signals. 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) AV Cable AV Connector AV Input Connector 31 DC Connector AC Adapter Playback...
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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). VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 Select [COPY... 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 your PC. (Z p. 45 to 47) NOTE It is recommended to the destination medium while deleting original files in the copy/move files ...
...; [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). VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 Select [COPY... 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 your PC. (Z p. 45 to 47) NOTE It is recommended to the destination medium while deleting original files in the copy/move files ...
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..., the disc is automatically finalized so that it can be played on the disc up until that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the file. 4 Select the direction. [SLOT A SLOT B] or [SLOT B SLOT A] COPY VIDEO SELECT COPY DIRECTION SLOT A SLOT B SLOT B SLOT...
..., the disc is automatically finalized so that it can be played on the disc up until that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the file. 4 Select the direction. [SLOT A SLOT B] or [SLOT B SLOT A] COPY VIDEO SELECT COPY DIRECTION SLOT A SLOT B SLOT B SLOT...