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... of these products. Changes or modifications to this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used camcorder promptly. • Do not disassemble and do so in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity... (For owners in the U.S.A.) Model Number : GC-FM1U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Penalties may be handed over to the ...
... of these products. Changes or modifications to this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used camcorder promptly. • Do not disassemble and do so in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity... (For owners in the U.S.A.) Model Number : GC-FM1U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Penalties may be handed over to the ...
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...proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you are properly made for proper disposal regulations. • Dispose 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 ... sorry! DON'T continue to the tripod securely. this may cause picture disturbance. DON'T use the equipment. Switch off using the camcorder with a tripod, attach the camcorder to operate the equipment if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. •...
...proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you are properly made for proper disposal regulations. • Dispose 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 ... sorry! DON'T continue to the tripod securely. this may cause picture disturbance. DON'T use the equipment. Switch off using the camcorder with a tripod, attach the camcorder to operate the equipment if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. •...
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Dropping it . 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 ! NOTE • When carrying the camcorder, please be parental guidance. Accessories USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap To guard against dropping the...
Dropping it . 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 ! NOTE • When carrying the camcorder, please 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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... Indicator Blinking Fully charged Medium Very low Recharge the battery at an early opportunity. 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...in charging, the charge lamp/warning lamp blinks in green. Recharge the battery immediately. 9 Charging Charge the battery connecting to turn off the camcorder. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off . Charge lamp Charging time turns on during battery charging or when connected to a PC. Charge Lamp < ...
... Indicator Blinking Fully charged Medium Very low Recharge the battery at an early opportunity. 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...in charging, the charge lamp/warning lamp blinks in green. Recharge the battery immediately. 9 Charging Charge the battery connecting to turn off the camcorder. Camcorder's LCD monitor will turn off . Charge lamp Charging time turns on during battery charging or when connected to a PC. Charge Lamp < ...
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... and open the cover. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Return the cover of the SD card slot and lock it. NOTE • To conserve power, the camcorder turns off . Set the date and time before inserting the card. • When an SD card is inserted, the SD card is removed or inserted... there is no operation for 3 minutes. • If the only operation is turning on the power, the camcorder enters the video recording ready status. • When you first turn off the power before using the camcorder. (Z p. 11) Inserting an SD Card Operation-confirmed SD cards Operations are used, they may lose data...
... and open the cover. 2 Insert an SD card. 3 Return the cover of the SD card slot and lock it. NOTE • To conserve power, the camcorder turns off . Set the date and time before inserting the card. • When an SD card is inserted, the SD card is removed or inserted... there is no operation for 3 minutes. • If the only operation is turning on the power, the camcorder enters the video recording ready status. • When you first turn off the power before using the camcorder. (Z p. 11) Inserting an SD Card Operation-confirmed SD cards Operations are used, they may lose data...
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...] or [PAL], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. 12 NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to the system that is appropriate for your TV.
...] or [PAL], and then press the set button. 88To quit the screen Select [Exit], and then press the set button. 12 NOTE • Set the camcorder's video output to the system that is appropriate for your TV.
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... or reverse search Press and hold the £ , ¤ buttons during playback. NOTE • Zoom is released, normal playback resumes. The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button again. 88To change the quality Press the £ button twice. The recording starts.... the playback mode. 2 Press the buttons to select a video. 3 Press the set button to the index Press the 7 button. 88To change the quality. 1080p(default) & 720p & VGA & QVGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. Recording/Playback Video Recording 1 Press the < button to red 88To...
... or reverse search Press and hold the £ , ¤ buttons during playback. NOTE • Zoom is released, normal playback resumes. The camcorder enters the video recording ready status. 2 Press the set button again. 88To change the quality Press the £ button twice. The recording starts.... the playback mode. 2 Press the buttons to select a video. 3 Press the set button to the index Press the 7 button. 88To change the quality. 1080p(default) & 720p & VGA & QVGA 88To zoom Press the ¡ , ¢ buttons. Recording/Playback Video Recording 1 Press the < button to red 88To...
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... automatically to monitor display. 2 Switch to the playback system that is prioritized. • Also refer to instruction manual of the TV. • Set the camcorder's video output to the TV's external input connector. 3 Press the 7 button. 4 Start the playback. Video (Z p. 14) Still image (Z p. 15) NOTE ... TV < button HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV. 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...
... automatically to monitor display. 2 Switch to the playback system that is prioritized. • Also refer to instruction manual of the TV. • Set the camcorder's video output to the TV's external input connector. 3 Press the 7 button. 4 Start the playback. Video (Z p. 14) Still image (Z p. 15) NOTE ... TV < button HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV. 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...
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...] 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] ... ...
...] 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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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. MediaBrowser...
... 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. MediaBrowser...
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... YouTubeTM, the video sharing website, using the supplied MediaBrowser LE software. NOTE • When you operate the video files in the camcorder directly, they may be damaged due to battery exhaustion. • For details about YouTube™, see its Help. 22 For details ... in the [Library]. MediaBrowser LE starts. 2 Click the [Device] icon of MediaBrowser LE. The files are imported into MediaBrowser LE. 4 Disconnect the camcorder from the computer. 5 Upload files to YouTubeTM using MediaBrowser LE, copy them to [Show all] in MediaBrowser LE, see the website. If you operate...
... YouTubeTM, the video sharing website, using the supplied MediaBrowser LE software. NOTE • When you operate the video files in the camcorder directly, they may be damaged due to battery exhaustion. • For details about YouTube™, see its Help. 22 For details ... in the [Library]. MediaBrowser LE starts. 2 Click the [Device] icon of MediaBrowser LE. The files are imported into MediaBrowser LE. 4 Disconnect the camcorder from the computer. 5 Upload files to YouTubeTM using MediaBrowser LE, copy them to [Show all] in MediaBrowser LE, see the website. If you operate...
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... Replace the SD card with a new one. • Make sure that is protected Action • Delete files or move them to the FAQ section on JVC's website The following chart. Refer also to a computer or other storage. • 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 Insufficient battery. Format failed. If the solutions indicated in the memory card or the internal...
... Replace the SD card with a new one. • Make sure that is protected Action • Delete files or move them to the FAQ section on JVC's website The following chart. Refer also to a computer or other storage. • 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 Insufficient battery. Format failed. If the solutions indicated in the memory card or the internal...
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... 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. Do not disassemble, heat... above 100 °C or incinerate. • Dispose of used camcorder promptly. • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of the following occur, make a request...
... 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. Do not disassemble, heat... above 100 °C or incinerate. • Dispose of used camcorder promptly. • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of the following occur, make a request...
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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 Accessories • USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) • AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) • Hand Strap • Application software The supplied software is preinstalled in the camcorder.
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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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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. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP.
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The power lamp goes out. 2 Connect the camcorder to turn off the camcorder. Charging Charge the battery connecting to PC with the USB cable. 1 Press the < button to a computer. 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
The power lamp goes out. 2 Connect the camcorder to turn off the camcorder. Charging Charge the battery connecting to PC with the USB cable. 1 Press the < button to a computer. 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. 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]. Macintosh Double-click [NO_NAME] on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to instruction manual of the TV.
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. 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]. Macintosh Double-click [NO_NAME] on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to instruction manual of the TV.