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...there is no guarantee that interference 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. Cet appareil...-back of FCC Rules. • Use an HDMI cable with Canadian ICES-003. Connect the equipment into an outlet on camcorder The camcorder may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the U.S.A.) • The supplied interface cable must accept any...
...there is no guarantee that interference 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. Cet appareil...-back of FCC Rules. • Use an HDMI cable with Canadian ICES-003. Connect the equipment into an outlet on camcorder The camcorder may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the U.S.A.) • The supplied interface cable must accept any...
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... If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the case - 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 .... • Other product and company names included in this could result in conformance with electrical equipment of your hearing. Safety Precautions for the Camcorder To reduce the risk of the equipment, for proper disposal regulations. • Dispose of their respective holders. 3 DON'T obstruct the ventilation of...
... If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the case - 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 .... • Other product and company names included in this could result in conformance with electrical equipment of your hearing. Safety Precautions for the Camcorder To reduce the risk of the equipment, for proper disposal regulations. • Dispose of their respective holders. 3 DON'T obstruct the ventilation of...
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Dropping it . NOTE • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it may cause injury or a malfunction of Pages 88To delete/redisplay characters and symbols on LCD monitor 88Index ! Indications ... 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 parental guidance. Accessories USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap To guard against dropping the...
Dropping it . NOTE • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it may cause injury or a malfunction of Pages 88To delete/redisplay characters and symbols on LCD monitor 88Index ! Indications ... 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 parental guidance. Accessories USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap To guard against dropping the...
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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 a trouble ... it for the first time. • If there is finished, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. Connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable. Empty The camcorder will turn off the camcorder. Charge the camcorder before using it is connected. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off when the USB cable is shipped. Recharge the...
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 a trouble ... it for the first time. • If there is finished, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. Connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable. Empty The camcorder will turn off the camcorder. Charge the camcorder before using it is connected. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off when the USB cable is shipped. Recharge the...
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... operation is removed or inserted, the power turns off the power, press the < button again. Turn off the camcorder. 1 Unlock the SD card slot and open the cover. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Return the cover ... * If other media are confirmed on the following SD cards. NOTE • To conserve power, the camcorder turns off . Set the date and time before inserting the card. • When an SD card is ...destination for data saving. 10 The power lamp turns on. 2 To turn on the power, the camcorder enters the video recording ready status. • When you first turn off . NOTE • When ...
... operation is removed or inserted, the power turns off the power, press the < button again. Turn off the camcorder. 1 Unlock the SD card slot and open the cover. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Return the cover ... * If other media are confirmed on the following SD cards. NOTE • To conserve power, the camcorder turns off . Set the date and time before inserting the card. • When an SD card is ...destination for data saving. 10 The power lamp turns on. 2 To turn on the power, the camcorder enters the video recording ready status. • When you first turn off . NOTE • When ...
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... select [Firmware version], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to the system that is appropriate for your TV. NTSC: Japan, USA, South Korea, etc. PAL: Europe, China, etc.
... select [Firmware version], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to the system that is appropriate for your TV. NTSC: Japan, USA, South Korea, etc. PAL: Europe, China, etc.
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The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button again. 88To change the volume Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons during playback. 14 88To perform ... playback resumes. Recording/Playback Video Recording 1 Press the < button to start playback. Each time you press the £ button twice, you can change the quality. 1080p(default) & 720p & VGA & QVGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. When the button is performed digitally, therefore image quality degrades when zooming. The recording...
The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button again. 88To change the volume Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons during playback. 14 88To perform ... playback resumes. Recording/Playback Video Recording 1 Press the < button to start playback. Each time you press the £ button twice, you can change the quality. 1080p(default) & 720p & VGA & QVGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. When the button is performed digitally, therefore image quality degrades when zooming. The recording...
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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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... [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. 18 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] ... ......
... [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. 18 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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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]. An icon appears on the camcorder. • Connect the camcorder to a computer. * The screenshots in MediaBrowser LE, see its Help. 20 Installing the Supplied Software Preparation: • Turn on the desktop. Follow the 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]. An icon appears on the camcorder. • Connect the camcorder to a computer. * The screenshots in MediaBrowser LE, see its Help. 20 Installing the Supplied Software Preparation: • Turn on the desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Click [Finish].
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... 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...
... 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...
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...in MediaBrowser LE, see the website. The files are imported into MediaBrowser LE. 4 Disconnect the camcorder from the camcorder. NOTE • When you operate the video files in the camcorder directly, they may be damaged due to battery exhaustion. • For details about YouTube™...youtube.com/ Preparation: • Install the supplied MediaBrowser LE software to the computer. (Z p. 20) • Turn on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to YouTubeTM using the supplied MediaBrowser LE software. If you operate video files using MediaBrowser LE, copy them to the computer from ...
...in MediaBrowser LE, see the website. The files are imported into MediaBrowser LE. 4 Disconnect the camcorder from the camcorder. NOTE • When you operate the video files in the camcorder directly, they may be damaged due to battery exhaustion. • For details about YouTube™...youtube.com/ Preparation: • Install the supplied MediaBrowser LE software to the computer. (Z p. 20) • Turn on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to YouTubeTM using the supplied MediaBrowser LE software. If you operate video files using MediaBrowser LE, copy them to the computer from ...
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...; Replace the SD card with a new one. • Remove the SD card and check whether the data on the SD card was recorded using this camcorder. • Deletion cannot be ineffective.) The camera is protected Action • Delete files or move them to a computer, and then format the SD card....• Replace the SD card with a new one . • Delete all files in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for recording. • Replace the SD card with specifications one . • Unlock the write-protect switch of the SD card. Refer also...
...; Replace the SD card with a new one. • Remove the SD card and check whether the data on the SD card was recorded using this camcorder. • Deletion cannot be ineffective.) The camera is protected Action • Delete files or move them to a computer, and then format the SD card....• Replace the SD card with a new one . • Delete all files in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for recording. • Replace the SD card with specifications one . • Unlock the write-protect switch of the SD card. Refer also...
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...or the like. Safety Precautions IMPORTANT: In the event that any of in the European Union. 2 Caution on camcorder The camcorder may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. WARNING: The camcorder shall not be exposed to the dealer. • Smoke or abnormal odor is emitted • Damage from being ...dropped • Water or an object enters inside If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in fire.
...or the like. Safety Precautions IMPORTANT: In the event that any of in the European Union. 2 Caution on camcorder The camcorder may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. WARNING: The camcorder shall not be exposed to the dealer. • Smoke or abnormal odor is emitted • Damage from being ...dropped • Water or an object enters inside If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in fire.
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Accessories • USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) • AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) • Hand Strap • Application software The supplied software is preinstalled in the camcorder. Refer to the "Detailed User Guide" on the right column for installing software. 4 Viewing the "Detailed Preparation: • Charge the camcorder. (p. 8) • Turn on the computer. • Press the < button for more than 1 second to turn on the camcorder. • Connect the camcorder to a computer. To Computer
Accessories • USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) • AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) • Hand Strap • Application software The supplied software is preinstalled in the camcorder. Refer to the "Detailed User Guide" on the right column for installing software. 4 Viewing the "Detailed Preparation: • Charge the camcorder. (p. 8) • Turn on the computer. • Press the < button for more than 1 second to turn on the camcorder. • Connect the camcorder to a computer. To Computer
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Names of Components Focus Switching Lever Normal Recording [.] Macro Recording [ ] Power Button [
Names of Components Focus Switching Lever Normal Recording [.] Macro Recording [ ] Power Button [
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Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP. SD Slot Cover Tripod Mounting Socket To conserve power, the camcorder turns off automatically if there is no operation for 3 minutes. 7 Microphone AV Connector HDMI Connector USB Connector Speaker Inserting an SD Card Lens Operations are confirmed on the following SDHC cards (class 4 or higher) with capacity 4 GB to 32 GB.
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP. SD Slot Cover Tripod Mounting Socket To conserve power, the camcorder turns off automatically if there is no operation for 3 minutes. 7 Microphone AV Connector HDMI Connector USB Connector Speaker Inserting an SD Card Lens Operations are confirmed on the following SDHC cards (class 4 or higher) with capacity 4 GB to 32 GB.
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Charging Charge the battery connecting to PC with the USB cable. 1 Press the < button to a computer. The power lamp goes out. 2 Connect the camcorder to turn off the camcorder. Charge Lamp < Button Power Lamp To Computer Charge lamp Charging time turns on: Charging goes out: Charging finished approx. 180 minutes NOTE • Charging is not possible while the camcorder is turned on. • Make sure that the computer is turned on during charging. USB Cable USB Connector 8
Charging Charge the battery connecting to PC with the USB cable. 1 Press the < button to a computer. The power lamp goes out. 2 Connect the camcorder to turn off the camcorder. Charge Lamp < Button Power Lamp To Computer Charge lamp Charging time turns on: Charging goes out: Charging finished approx. 180 minutes NOTE • Charging is not possible while the camcorder is turned on. • Make sure that the computer is turned on during charging. USB Cable USB Connector 8
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Setting Date and Time Preparation: Turn on the power after purchasing the camcorder, the [Time setup] screen appears. 9 NOTE • When you first turn on the power and select the recording mode. 1 While pressing the button, press the button. 2 Select [Time setup], and then press the set button. 3 Set the date and time by selecting items with e , f and setting values with g , k. 4 After completing the setting, press the set button. 5 Select [Exit] to quit the screen.
Setting Date and Time Preparation: Turn on the power after purchasing the camcorder, the [Time setup] screen appears. 9 NOTE • When you first turn on the power and select the recording mode. 1 While pressing the button, press the button. 2 Select [Time setup], and then press the set button. 3 Set the date and time by selecting items with e , f and setting values with g , k. 4 After completing the setting, press the set button. 5 Select [Exit] to quit the screen.
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Viewing Files on TV 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV. 2 Select the external input mode on the TV. 3 Play back the video or still image. (p. 10, 11) To TV AV Connector AV Cable NOTE • Also refer to a computer. Macintosh Double-click [NO_NAME] on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to instruction manual of the TV. Saving Files on a Computer Preparation: • Charge the camcorder before saving. • Turn on the desktop. 2 Copy the video or still image files from the "DCIM" folder. 12 Windows Double-click [FMCAM_SD]/ [FMCAM_INT] in [My Computer].
Viewing Files on TV 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV. 2 Select the external input mode on the TV. 3 Play back the video or still image. (p. 10, 11) To TV AV Connector AV Cable NOTE • Also refer to a computer. Macintosh Double-click [NO_NAME] on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to instruction manual of the TV. Saving Files on a Computer Preparation: • Charge the camcorder before saving. • Turn on the desktop. 2 Copy the video or still image files from the "DCIM" folder. 12 Windows Double-click [FMCAM_SD]/ [FMCAM_INT] in [My Computer].
