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...of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will not occur in the U.S.A.) Model Number : GC-FM1U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Caution on a circuit different from being dropped. • Water or an object enters inside. However, ...not be exposed to operate the equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on camcorder The camcorder may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are only valid in your local JVC dealer. If you wish to dispose of this equipment if an unauthorized change or...
...of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will not occur in the U.S.A.) Model Number : GC-FM1U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Caution on a circuit different from being dropped. • Water or an object enters inside. However, ...not be exposed to operate the equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on camcorder The camcorder may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are only valid in your local JVC dealer. If you wish to dispose of this equipment if an unauthorized change or...
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... local codes for private consumer use can permanently damage your equipment. DON'T remove any fixed cover as a show, performance or exhibition for the Camcorder To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to person, carefully follow these instructions. • Do not expose this product to.... • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, as such use only. European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment ...
... local codes for private consumer use can permanently damage your equipment. DON'T remove any fixed cover as a show, performance or exhibition for the Camcorder To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to person, carefully follow these instructions. • Do not expose this product to.... • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, as such use only. European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment ...
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Recording/Playback 14 Video Recording Video Playback # Recording/Playback 15 Still Image Recording Still Image Playback Deleting Files 16 Viewing Files on TV 17 Saving Files on LCD monitor 6 Charging 9 Turning the Power On and Off 10 Inserting an SD Card 10 Necessary Settings before Use 11 Setting Date and Time Setting the Video Output Viewing the firmware version of Components 5 Accessories 6 Attaching the Hand Strap 6 Indications on a Computer 18 System Requirements (Windows 19 Installing the Supplied Software 20 Exporting to iTunes 21 Uploading to YouTubeTM 22 Warning ...
Recording/Playback 14 Video Recording Video Playback # Recording/Playback 15 Still Image Recording Still Image Playback Deleting Files 16 Viewing Files on TV 17 Saving Files on LCD monitor 6 Charging 9 Turning the Power On and Off 10 Inserting an SD Card 10 Necessary Settings before Use 11 Setting Date and Time Setting the Video Output Viewing the firmware version of Components 5 Accessories 6 Attaching the Hand Strap 6 Indications on a Computer 18 System Requirements (Windows 19 Installing the Supplied Software 20 Exporting to iTunes 21 Uploading to YouTubeTM 22 Warning ...
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Names of Components Focus Switching Lever Normal Recording [M] Macro Recording [ ] Power Button [
Names of Components Focus Switching Lever Normal Recording [M] Macro Recording [ ] Power Button [
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... monitor 88Index ! Videos / # Still Images Mode Indicator Folder Number_File Number Current Page/ Total Number of your camcorder. • When a child uses the camcorder, there must be careful not to drop it. NOTE • When carrying the camcorder, please be parental guidance. Indications on the LCD monitor Press the 7 button for more than 2 seconds...
... monitor 88Index ! Videos / # Still Images Mode Indicator Folder Number_File Number Current Page/ Total Number of your camcorder. • When a child uses the camcorder, there must be careful not to drop it. NOTE • When carrying the camcorder, please be parental guidance. Indications on the LCD monitor Press the 7 button for more than 2 seconds...
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Indications on the remaining battery level Zoom Bar W: Wide side, T: Tele side # Still image Mode Indicator Image Size 8M 8M/5M/2M/VGA Macro Recording W Remaining Number of Shots 3095 T Zoom Bar W: Wide side, T: Tele side 7 Video Mode Indicator Remaining Time Video Quality 1080p/720p/VGA/ QVGA REC 1080p 00h59m 01 : 11 Counter Macro Recording W T Battery Indicator Display changes depending on LCD monitor (Continued) 88During Recording !
Indications on the remaining battery level Zoom Bar W: Wide side, T: Tele side # Still image Mode Indicator Image Size 8M 8M/5M/2M/VGA Macro Recording W Remaining Number of Shots 3095 T Zoom Bar W: Wide side, T: Tele side 7 Video Mode Indicator Remaining Time Video Quality 1080p/720p/VGA/ QVGA REC 1080p 00h59m 01 : 11 Counter Macro Recording W T Battery Indicator Display changes depending on LCD monitor (Continued) 88During Recording !
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Video Folder Number_File Number Video Quality 1080p/720p/VGA/ QVGA 103_0050 1080p Recording Time 01 : 48 00: 20 Playback Time (minutes : seconds) Playback Mode F : Playback N : Reverse search O : Forward search Q : Pause Volume Indicator # Still image Image Size 8M/5M/2M/VGA Folder Number_File Number 103_0050 8M 8 Indications on LCD monitor (Continued) 88During Playback !
Video Folder Number_File Number Video Quality 1080p/720p/VGA/ QVGA 103_0050 1080p Recording Time 01 : 48 00: 20 Playback Time (minutes : seconds) Playback Mode F : Playback N : Reverse search O : Forward search Q : Pause Volume Indicator # Still image Image Size 8M/5M/2M/VGA Folder Number_File Number 103_0050 8M 8 Indications on LCD monitor (Continued) 88During Playback !
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... it for the first time. • If there is finished, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. Recharge the battery immediately. 9 Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off the camcorder. Charge the camcorder before using it is connected. Charge lamp Charging time turns on during battery charging... or when connected to a PC. Connect the camcorder to a computer. The power lamp goes out. 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer again. 88Battery Indicator Blinking Fully charged Medium Very low Recharge the battery at ...
... it for the first time. • If there is finished, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. Recharge the battery immediately. 9 Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off the camcorder. Charge the camcorder before using it is connected. Charge lamp Charging time turns on during battery charging... or when connected to a PC. Connect the camcorder to a computer. The power lamp goes out. 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer again. 88Battery Indicator Blinking Fully charged Medium Very low Recharge the battery at ...
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.... • When an SD card is inserted, the SD card is prioritized as the destination for more than 1 second. The power lamp goes off the camcorder. 1 Unlock the SD card slot and open the cover. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Return the cover of the SD card slot and lock it. Preparation... Card Operation-confirmed SD cards Operations are used, they may fail to 32 GB) * If other media are confirmed on the power after purchasing the camcorder, the [Time setup] screen appears. Video recording: Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) Still image recording: SD card (256 MB to...
.... • When an SD card is inserted, the SD card is prioritized as the destination for more than 1 second. The power lamp goes off the camcorder. 1 Unlock the SD card slot and open the cover. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Return the cover of the SD card slot and lock it. Preparation... Card Operation-confirmed SD cards Operations are used, they may fail to 32 GB) * If other media are confirmed on the power after purchasing the camcorder, the [Time setup] screen appears. Video recording: Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) Still image recording: SD card (256 MB to...
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Necessary Settings before Use Setting Date and Time Preparation: Turn on the power and select the recording mode. 1 While pressing the $ button, press the 7 button. 2 Select [Time setup], and then press the set button. 3 Set the date and time by selecting items with ¡ , ¢ and setting values with £ , ¤. 4 After completing the setting, press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. NOTE • [Hour] is displayed in 24 hour format only. 11
Necessary Settings before Use Setting Date and Time Preparation: Turn on the power and select the recording mode. 1 While pressing the $ button, press the 7 button. 2 Select [Time setup], and then press the set button. 3 Set the date and time by selecting items with ¡ , ¢ and setting values with £ , ¤. 4 After completing the setting, press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. NOTE • [Hour] is displayed in 24 hour format only. 11
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... quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. NTSC: Japan, USA, South Korea, etc. PAL: Europe, China, etc. NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to the system that is appropriate for your TV.
... quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. NTSC: Japan, USA, South Korea, etc. PAL: Europe, China, etc. NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to the system that is appropriate for your TV.
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Formatting an SD Card Preparation: • Insert an SD card. • Turn on the SD card. 13 NOTE • Formatting erases all data (videos and still images) on the power and select the recording mode. 1 While pressing the $ button, press the 7 button. 2 Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons to select [Format], and then press the set button. 3 Press the £ , ¤ buttons to select [Yes], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button.
Formatting an SD Card Preparation: • Insert an SD card. • Turn on the SD card. 13 NOTE • Formatting erases all data (videos and still images) on the power and select the recording mode. 1 While pressing the $ button, press the 7 button. 2 Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons to select [Format], and then press the set button. 3 Press the £ , ¤ buttons to select [Yes], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button.
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.... 14 88To perform forward search or reverse search Press and hold the £ , ¤ buttons during playback. The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button again. 88To change the quality. 1080p(default) & 720p & VGA & QVGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. Video Playback 1 Press the % button to...
.... 14 88To perform forward search or reverse search Press and hold the £ , ¤ buttons during playback. The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button again. 88To change the quality. 1080p(default) & 720p & VGA & QVGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. Video Playback 1 Press the % button to...
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# Recording/Playback Still Image Recording 1 Press the < button to turn on the power. 2 Press the !/# button to the index Press the 7 button. 15 Still Image Playback 1 Press the % button to select the playback mode. 2 Press the !/# button to select #. 3 Press the buttons to select a still image. 4 Press the set button. 88To return to select #. 3 Press the set button. Each time you press the £ button twice, you can change the image size Press the £ button twice. The recorded still image is performed digitally, therefore image quality degrades when zooming. NOTE • ...
# Recording/Playback Still Image Recording 1 Press the < button to turn on the power. 2 Press the !/# button to the index Press the 7 button. 15 Still Image Playback 1 Press the % button to select the playback mode. 2 Press the !/# button to select #. 3 Press the buttons to select a still image. 4 Press the set button. 88To return to select #. 3 Press the set button. Each time you press the £ button twice, you can change the image size Press the £ button twice. The recorded still image is performed digitally, therefore image quality degrades when zooming. NOTE • ...
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NOTE • You can also delete by pressing the $ button while a video is playing back or a still image is displayed. • You cannot delete all the files at once. 16 Deleting Files Preparation: Select the playback mode. 1 Press the 7 button. 2 Press the buttons to select a file. 3 Press the $ button. 4 Press the £ , ¤ buttons and press the set button to select [Yes].
NOTE • You can also delete by pressing the $ button while a video is playing back or a still image is displayed. • You cannot delete all the files at once. 16 Deleting Files Preparation: Select the playback mode. 1 Press the 7 button. 2 Press the buttons to select a file. 3 Press the $ button. 4 Press the £ , ¤ buttons and press the set button to select [Yes].
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... connector (optional) HDMI Connector TV < button HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV. After being connected, the camcorder switches automatically to monitor display. 2 Switch to the playback system that is prioritized. • Also refer to instruction manual ... 3 Press the 7 button. 4 Start the playback. Viewing Files on TV Preparation: • Turn on the TV. • Turn on the camcorder and select the playback mode. 88To connect using the AV connector AV Connector TV < button AV cable 88To connect using the Category 2 HDMI cable ...
... connector (optional) HDMI Connector TV < button HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV. After being connected, the camcorder switches automatically to monitor display. 2 Switch to the playback system that is prioritized. • Also refer to instruction manual ... 3 Press the 7 button. 4 Start the playback. Viewing Files on TV Preparation: • Turn on the TV. • Turn on the camcorder and select the playback mode. 88To connect using the AV connector AV Connector TV < button AV cable 88To connect using the Category 2 HDMI cable ...
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...FMCAM_INT] in the task tray on the desktop. 3 Copy the video or still image files from the desktop to a computer. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off when the USB cable is connected. PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.JPG PIC_XXXX.JPG Videos Still Images...NO_NAME] on the computer screen. 2) The [Safely Remove Hardware] window appears. 3) S elect [USB Mass Storage Device] and then click [Stop]. 88To disconnect the camcorder from a computer (Macintosh) Move [NO_NAME] from the "DCIM" folder. [FMCAM_SD] SD Card [FMCAM_INT] Internal Memory [DCIM] [100JVCSO] [101JVCSO] [102JVCSO] ... ...
...FMCAM_INT] in the task tray on the desktop. 3 Copy the video or still image files from the desktop to a computer. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off when the USB cable is connected. PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.JPG PIC_XXXX.JPG Videos Still Images...NO_NAME] on the computer screen. 2) The [Safely Remove Hardware] window appears. 3) S elect [USB Mass Storage Device] and then click [Stop]. 88To disconnect the camcorder from a computer (Macintosh) Move [NO_NAME] from the "DCIM" folder. [FMCAM_SD] SD Card [FMCAM_INT] Internal Memory [DCIM] [100JVCSO] [101JVCSO] [102JVCSO] ... ...
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Home Basic/-Home Premium (pre-installed) 88 CPU Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher recommended) 88 Memory Windows XP: 1 GB or more Windows Vista: 2 GB or more 88Hard disk 250 MB or more , Intel G965 (onboard VGA) or higher recommended) 88 Others Standard USB 2.0 port 19 System Requirements (Windows) The system configuration described below is required for software installation. 88 Display 1024 x 768 pixels, 16 bit (High-color) or more. (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32 bit or more disk space is required in order to use this software. 88 OS Microsoft ...
Home Basic/-Home Premium (pre-installed) 88 CPU Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher recommended) 88 Memory Windows XP: 1 GB or more Windows Vista: 2 GB or more 88Hard disk 250 MB or more , Intel G965 (onboard VGA) or higher recommended) 88 Others Standard USB 2.0 port 19 System Requirements (Windows) The system configuration described below is required for software installation. 88 Display 1024 x 768 pixels, 16 bit (High-color) or more. (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32 bit or more disk space is required in order to use this software. 88 OS Microsoft ...
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An icon appears on -screen instructions. 5 Click [Finish]. NOTE • For details about operations in the steps below are for Windows XP. 1 [FMCAM_FRM] window appears. 2 Select [MediaBrowser LE Install and User Guide] and click [OK]. 3 Select [MediaBrowser LE]. 4 In the [Choose Setup Language], select a language and click [Next]. Follow the on the desktop. Installing the Supplied Software Preparation: • Turn on the camcorder. • Connect the camcorder to a computer. * The screenshots in MediaBrowser LE, see its Help. 20
An icon appears on -screen instructions. 5 Click [Finish]. NOTE • For details about operations in the steps below are for Windows XP. 1 [FMCAM_FRM] window appears. 2 Select [MediaBrowser LE Install and User Guide] and click [OK]. 3 Select [MediaBrowser LE]. 4 In the [Choose Setup Language], select a language and click [Next]. Follow the on the desktop. Installing the Supplied Software Preparation: • Turn on the camcorder. • Connect the camcorder to a computer. * The screenshots in MediaBrowser LE, see its Help. 20
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... the supplied MediaBrowser LE software to the computer. (Z p. 20) • After the software is installed, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. • If the software is already installed, turn on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to iTunes® and play back them on iPod®, using the [Export] function of MediaBrowser LE. For...
... the supplied MediaBrowser LE software to the computer. (Z p. 20) • After the software is installed, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. • If the software is already installed, turn on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to iTunes® and play back them on iPod®, using the [Export] function of MediaBrowser LE. For...