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GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1994-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No. 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. 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.
GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1994-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No. 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. 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.
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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a bathroom or places with battery installed should be placed on the cables will cause the camcorder to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 ") or more on both sides, on the battery pack mount. • The rating information and safety caution of internal circuitry. There...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a bathroom or places with battery installed should be placed on the cables will cause the camcorder to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 ") or more on both sides, on the battery pack mount. • The rating information and safety caution of internal circuitry. There...
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... the first time. (Z p. 58) • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Please pull the tab to data on the card may be careful not to turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Adjust the strap and fasten. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove... or the SD card when the lamp is turned off. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder. Otherwise, the fasten. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to drop it . 2. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging...
... the first time. (Z p. 58) • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Please pull the tab to data on the card may be careful not to turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Adjust the strap and fasten. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove... or the SD card when the lamp is turned off. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder. Otherwise, the fasten. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to drop it . 2. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging...
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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 copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. This product includes patented and other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it . ... 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 is operated by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be responsible for any lost data. Make a backup of important data,...
... to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. This product includes patented and other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it . ... 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 is operated by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be responsible for any lost data. Make a backup of important data,...
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Do not use the provided cables for connections. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other cables. 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. 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. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other cables. 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. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once.
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..., 25) ) Mode Switch [!, #] * DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 42) INFO Button (Z p. 22, 23, 35) + SD Card Slot , EXPORT Button (Z p. 51) - Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! AV Connector (Z p. 31, 50) . 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...
..., 25) ) Mode Switch [!, #] * DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 42) INFO Button (Z p. 22, 23, 35) + SD Card Slot , EXPORT Button (Z p. 51) - Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! AV Connector (Z p. 31, 50) . 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...
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...) $ 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) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 55�) 14 Battery Indicator . Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 28) @ : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) % LED Light Indicator (Z p. 22) & Scene Select...
...) $ 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) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 55�) 14 Battery Indicator . Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 28) @ : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) % LED Light Indicator (Z p. 22) & Scene Select...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off and the monitor backlight is finished. 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].
... also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off and the monitor backlight is finished. 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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...video formats. 20 This camcorder is on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L To stop recording by selecting *. Press PLAY/REC to an event See page 23. During the preview, you can also start/stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. 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....
...video formats. 20 This camcorder is on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L To stop recording by selecting *. Press PLAY/REC to an event See page 23. During the preview, you can also start/stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. 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....
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...in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. To turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 21 ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor ... image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still images continuously Set to take a still image. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open...
...in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. To turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 21 ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor ... image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still images continuously Set to take a still image. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open...
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...! AUTO The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in 10 minute units. Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! 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... the recording mode. OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! It is possible as close as a guide. mode: Press INFO three times...
...! AUTO The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in 10 minute units. Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! 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... the recording mode. OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! It is possible as close as a guide. mode: Press INFO three times...
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...;�v�id�e��o�d��u�r�in 4:3). Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be restored. Also, be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. The image can select the previous or next file by selecting { or }. Preparation: • Select ! To delete them, release the protection...
...;�v�id�e��o�d��u�r�in 4:3). Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be restored. Also, be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. The image can select the previous or next file by selecting { or }. Preparation: • Select ! To delete them, release the protection...
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... 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 adjust the brightness ...backlight on the monitor regardless of the display by using the battery pack. OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates the function. FURTHER INFORMATION 57 C MONITOR BACKLIGHT Enables you to [ON]. ( AUTO POWER OFF If the camcorder is not operated for about 3 minutes during recording mode. To...
... 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 adjust the brightness ...backlight on the monitor regardless of the display by using the battery pack. OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates the function. FURTHER INFORMATION 57 C MONITOR BACKLIGHT Enables you to [ON]. ( AUTO POWER OFF If the camcorder is not operated for about 3 minutes during recording mode. To...
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...being cold, the camcorder may switch itself off when the camcorder warms up. Display FURTHER INFORMATION 59 If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for a long time. • The battery heats up during ...power is supplied. The remaining battery display is displayed, the power turns off to the FAQ of new products on JVC's website. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up when it is ...
...being cold, the camcorder may switch itself off when the camcorder warms up. Display FURTHER INFORMATION 59 If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for a long time. • The battery heats up during ...power is supplied. The remaining battery display is displayed, the power turns off to the FAQ of new products on JVC's website. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up when it is ...
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... ! 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 the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. • Refer to respond. The lamp does...
... ! 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 the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. • Refer to respond. The lamp does...
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...slot, then record to perform formatting. • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on . • If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform formatting. (All data .... 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. •...
...slot, then record to perform formatting. • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on . • If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform formatting. (All data .... 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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... cloth. NOTE • Avoid using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. or #). ENGLISH Indication DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of...
... cloth. NOTE • Avoid using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. or #). ENGLISH Indication DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of...
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...°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...kHz, 128 kbps Design and specifications subject to [STANDARD] mode. 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
...°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...kHz, 128 kbps Design and specifications subject to [STANDARD] mode. 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
