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... camcorder may be handed over to the applicable collection points for incorrect disposal of this waste, in your local JVC dealer. Declaration of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the U.S.A.) Model Number : GC-FM1U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC ... of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For more of these products. WARNING: The camcorder shall not be caused by JVC could lose the authority to operate this device must be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of...
... camcorder may be handed over to the applicable collection points for incorrect disposal of this waste, in your local JVC dealer. Declaration of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the U.S.A.) Model Number : GC-FM1U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC ... of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For more of these products. WARNING: The camcorder shall not be caused by JVC could lose the authority to operate this device must be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of...
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..., or has been immersed in liquids. • Do not store this unit in accordance with a tripod, attach the camcorder to prevent strangulation. • When using the camcorder with the manufacturer's instructions. it is : JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE...
..., or has been immersed in liquids. • Do not store this unit in accordance with a tripod, attach the camcorder to prevent strangulation. • When using the camcorder with the manufacturer's instructions. it is : JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE...
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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 the unit Formatting an SD Card ! Table of Contents Names of Components 5 Accessories 6 Attaching the Hand Strap 6 Indications on a Computer 18 System Requirements (Windows 19 Installing the Supplied Software 20 ...
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 the unit Formatting an SD Card ! Table of Contents Names of Components 5 Accessories 6 Attaching the Hand Strap 6 Indications on a Computer 18 System Requirements (Windows 19 Installing the Supplied Software 20 ...
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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 Press the 7 button for more than 2 seconds. 6 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 may cause injury or a malfunction of Pages 88To delete/redisplay characters and symbols on LCD... monitor 88Index ! Dropping it . Accessories USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap To guard against dropping the camcorder, we recommend attaching the hand strap.
... monitor Press the 7 button for more than 2 seconds. 6 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 may cause injury or a malfunction of Pages 88To delete/redisplay characters and symbols on LCD... monitor 88Index ! Dropping it . Accessories USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap To guard against dropping the camcorder, we recommend attaching the hand strap.
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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 ! 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
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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 ! 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
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...a trouble in charging, the charge lamp/warning lamp blinks in green. Empty The camcorder will turn off. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off the camcorder. NOTE • Charging is not possible while the camcorder is turned on. • Make sure that the computer is turned on : ...Charging goes out: Charging finished approx. 180 minutes When the charging is connected. Connect the camcorder to a PC. Charge lamp Charging time turns on during battery charging or when connected to the computer again. 88Battery Indicator Blinking Fully...
...a trouble in charging, the charge lamp/warning lamp blinks in green. Empty The camcorder will turn off. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off the camcorder. NOTE • Charging is not possible while the camcorder is turned on. • Make sure that the computer is turned on : ...Charging goes out: Charging finished approx. 180 minutes When the charging is connected. Connect the camcorder to a PC. Charge lamp Charging time turns on during battery charging or when connected to the computer again. 88Battery Indicator Blinking Fully...
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... fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded. The power lamp turns 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... inserted, the SD card is prioritized as the destination for data saving. 10 NOTE • When the SD card is turning on the power, the camcorder enters the video recording ready status. • When you first turn on . 2 To turn off . Turning the Power On and Off 1 Press the < button for...
... fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded. The power lamp turns 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... inserted, the SD card is prioritized as the destination for data saving. 10 NOTE • When the SD card is turning on the power, the camcorder enters the video recording ready status. • When you first turn on . 2 To turn off . Turning the Power On and Off 1 Press the < button for...
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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 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.
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... out], and then press the set button. 3 Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons to the system that is appropriate for your TV. NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to select [NTSC] or [PAL], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button...
... out], and then press the set button. 3 Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons to the system that is appropriate for your TV. NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to select [NTSC] or [PAL], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button...
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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. Formatting an SD Card Preparation: • Insert an SD card. • Turn on the SD card. 13
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The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button to start playback. Press it again to the index Press the 7 button. 88To change the ... recording, the screen display changes to red 88To stop the playback. 88To return to stop recording 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 select the playback mode. 2 Press the buttons to...
The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button to start playback. Press it again to the index Press the 7 button. 88To change the ... recording, the screen display changes to red 88To stop the playback. 88To return to stop recording 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 select the playback mode. 2 Press the buttons to...
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Still Image Playback 1 Press the % button to select the playback mode. 2 Press the !/# button to select #. 3 Press the buttons to the index Press the 7 button. 15 # Recording/Playback Still Image Recording 1 Press the < button to turn on the power. 2 Press the !/# button to select #. 3 Press the set button. 88To return to select a still image. 4 Press the set button. NOTE • Zoom is saved. 88To change the image size. 8M (default) & 5M & 2M & VGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. The recorded still image is performed digitally, therefore image quality degrades when ...
Still Image Playback 1 Press the % button to select the playback mode. 2 Press the !/# button to select #. 3 Press the buttons to the index Press the 7 button. 15 # Recording/Playback Still Image Recording 1 Press the < button to turn on the power. 2 Press the !/# button to select #. 3 Press the set button. 88To return to select a still image. 4 Press the set button. NOTE • Zoom is saved. 88To change the image size. 8M (default) & 5M & 2M & VGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. The recorded still image is performed digitally, therefore image quality degrades when ...
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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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...• We recommend using the HDMI mini connector (optional) HDMI Connector TV < button HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV's external input connector. 3 Press the 7 button. 4 Start the playback. Viewing Files on TV Preparation: • Turn on the TV. ...8226; 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 ...
...• We recommend using the HDMI mini connector (optional) HDMI Connector TV < button HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV's external input connector. 3 Press the 7 button. 4 Start the playback. Viewing Files on TV Preparation: • Turn on the TV. ...8226; 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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... still image files from the desktop to a computer. PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.JPG PIC_XXXX.JPG Videos Still Images 88To disconnect the camcorder from a computer (Windows) 1) C lick the icon in [My Computer]. 88Macintosh: Double-click [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...
... still image files from the desktop to a computer. PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.MOV PIC_XXXX.JPG PIC_XXXX.JPG Videos Still Images 88To disconnect the camcorder from a computer (Windows) 1) C lick the icon in [My Computer]. 88Macintosh: Double-click [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 Edition/-Professional (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32 bit) - 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 disk space is required in order to use this software. 88 OS Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 - 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. ...
Home Edition/-Professional (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32 bit) - 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 disk space is required in order to use this software. 88 OS Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 - 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. ...
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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 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.
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Exporting to iTunes® You can easily transfer videos recorded to iTunes® and play back them on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder 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 iPod®, using the [Export] function...
Exporting to iTunes® You can easily transfer videos recorded to iTunes® and play back them on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder 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 iPod®, using the [Export] function...