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...equilateral triangle, is also a risk of the main unit. • The serial number plate is allowed to persons. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Do not use this equipment, fire or electric shock may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if... circuitry. The apparatus shall not be followed strictly. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. WARNING: The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that it on...
...equilateral triangle, is also a risk of the main unit. • The serial number plate is allowed to persons. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Do not use this equipment, fire or electric shock may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if... circuitry. The apparatus shall not be followed strictly. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. WARNING: The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that it on...
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... objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. If this camcorder is intended for personal enjoyment, it is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of their respective...
... objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. If this camcorder is intended for personal enjoyment, it is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of their respective...
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... it for the first time ( Z p. 21) • Do not pull the strap when you open it. • Fasten the belt when you use JVC battery packs. Please pull the tab to open the fasten. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or.... Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is blinking. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be corrupted. • Format an SD card when using it . Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. CAUTION • Charge ...
... it for the first time ( Z p. 21) • Do not pull the strap when you open it. • Fasten the belt when you use JVC battery packs. Please pull the tab to open the fasten. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or.... Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is blinking. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be corrupted. • Format an SD card when using it . Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. CAUTION • Charge ...
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... the date and time Touch sensor: Sets the date and time. }: Moves the cursor to the area where you use LCD monitor Power Button () the camcorder AREA SETTING JAN.10.2009 01:00AM SET QUIT R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger. The sensors do not function if you set... starts. OFF: Deactivates the function. YES NO SET • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Select the city closest to the right. CLOCK SETTING DATE TIME NOV 1 2009 08 54 PM GMT+9:00 SAVE QUIT SET DATE/TIME!
... the date and time Touch sensor: Sets the date and time. }: Moves the cursor to the area where you use LCD monitor Power Button () the camcorder AREA SETTING JAN.10.2009 01:00AM SET QUIT R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger. The sensors do not function if you set... starts. OFF: Deactivates the function. YES NO SET • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Select the city closest to the right. CLOCK SETTING DATE TIME NOV 1 2009 08 54 PM GMT+9:00 SAVE QUIT SET DATE/TIME!
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DC The auto recording indicator appears. [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 M Remaining space on the SD card. Q Select ! (video) mode R Select recording mode PLAY/REC S Start recording Press the START/ STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. Video Quality Recordstandby [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 REC Recording Video recording CAUTION • This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first.
DC The auto recording indicator appears. [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 M Remaining space on the SD card. Q Select ! (video) mode R Select recording mode PLAY/REC S Start recording Press the START/ STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. Video Quality Recordstandby [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 REC Recording Video recording CAUTION • This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first.
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... DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK OTHER FILE EDIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT Q Slide your CAMCORDER. In order to enjoy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by other batteries. If a malfunction occurs, stop using it is operated by phone ... at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is displayed on the left side, touch the portion of important recorded data JVC will not be installed. The model name is subjected to use the JVC BN-VF808U/ VF815U/VF823U battery packs. We recommend you touch them...
... DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK OTHER FILE EDIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT Q Slide your CAMCORDER. In order to enjoy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by other batteries. If a malfunction occurs, stop using it is operated by phone ... at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is displayed on the left side, touch the portion of important recorded data JVC will not be installed. The model name is subjected to use the JVC BN-VF808U/ VF815U/VF823U battery packs. We recommend you touch them...
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... the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to other cables. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Component cable and USB cable: Wind once. GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter AP-V21U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Component Cable Audio/Video Cable USB Cable ...
... the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to other cables. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Component cable and USB cable: Wind once. GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter AP-V21U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Component Cable Audio/Video Cable USB Cable ...
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...+] (Z p. 28) < Speaker = DC Connector [DC] (Z p. 18) > USB Connector [ 2 ] (Z p. 34, 38) ? Export Button [EXPORT] (Z p. 42) . ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Grip Strap @ Fasten A Belt Strap B Stud Hole C Tripod Mounting Socket (Z p. 20) D Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 18) Remote Control Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W)... b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button f INDEX Button* g DISP Button NOTE You can turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding this button.) 1 Menu Button [MENU] (Z p. 44) 2 OK Button [OK] 3 LED Light (Z p. 24) ...
...+] (Z p. 28) < Speaker = DC Connector [DC] (Z p. 18) > USB Connector [ 2 ] (Z p. 34, 38) ? Export Button [EXPORT] (Z p. 42) . ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Grip Strap @ Fasten A Belt Strap B Stud Hole C Tripod Mounting Socket (Z p. 20) D Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 18) Remote Control Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W)... b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button f INDEX Button* g DISP Button NOTE You can turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding this button.) 1 Menu Button [MENU] (Z p. 44) 2 OK Button [OK] 3 LED Light (Z p. 24) ...
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Charge Lamp Arrow DC connector Required charging/recording time (approx.) *When the LED light is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • With the " " (arrow) on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with just the .... 4 hr. 30 min.* To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT., then remove the battery pack. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with fast moving subject. • Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V...
Charge Lamp Arrow DC connector Required charging/recording time (approx.) *When the LED light is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • With the " " (arrow) on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with just the .... 4 hr. 30 min.* To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT., then remove the battery pack. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with fast moving subject. • Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V...
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... ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY SET QUIT 6 Select the city closest to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. VIDEO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA DISPLAY SETTINGS > BASIC SETTINGS CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SET > ...QUIT 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. To reset the setting, select [QUIT] Setting the clock to the area where you use the camcorder. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME SET QUIT 6 Select the city closest to...
... ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY SET QUIT 6 Select the city closest to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. VIDEO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA DISPLAY SETTINGS > BASIC SETTINGS CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SET > ...QUIT 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. To reset the setting, select [QUIT] Setting the clock to the area where you use the camcorder. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME SET QUIT 6 Select the city closest to...
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... SET QUIT 5 Select the desired language. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. To return to turn on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Bottom of the Camcorder NOTE Do not use a tripod on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. VIDEO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA DISPLAY SETTINGS > BASIC...
... SET QUIT 5 Select the desired language. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. To return to turn on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Bottom of the Camcorder NOTE Do not use a tripod on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. VIDEO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA DISPLAY SETTINGS > BASIC...
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...card in the selected slot is shipped from other manufacturers. Insert an SD card Preparation: Press Power ( ) button to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on other SDHC compatible devices to access the card. • Video data may be a non-SDHC supported device. ENGLISH .... Otherwise, data on the following SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card. Change the recording medium The camcorder is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. MEDIA SETTINGS VIDEO SLOT SELECTION IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA ON SET QUIT...
...card in the selected slot is shipped from other manufacturers. Insert an SD card Preparation: Press Power ( ) button to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on other SDHC compatible devices to access the card. • Video data may be a non-SDHC supported device. ENGLISH .... Otherwise, data on the following SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card. Change the recording medium The camcorder is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. MEDIA SETTINGS VIDEO SLOT SELECTION IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA ON SET QUIT...
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...To view the video you turn on , it again. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder's power off automatically to conserve power. To ensure continuous recording, set the [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to start recording. [3 h 59 m] ... image during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. To record a video clip (approx. 10 minutes) See page 43. To turn the camcorder on again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. • After recording video for every 4 GB of continuous shooting. ...
...To view the video you turn on , it again. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder's power off automatically to conserve power. To ensure continuous recording, set the [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to start recording. [3 h 59 m] ... image during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. To record a video clip (approx. 10 minutes) See page 43. To turn the camcorder on again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. • After recording video for every 4 GB of continuous shooting. ...
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... the LCD monitor to take the picture. PLAY/REC Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. FINE The ? Press SNAPSHOT fully to turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 23 NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during...57453; To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. To turn on , it again. Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press PLAY/REC to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE] from the MENU. To...
... the LCD monitor to take the picture. PLAY/REC Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. FINE The ? Press SNAPSHOT fully to turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 23 NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during...57453; To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. To turn on , it again. Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press PLAY/REC to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE] from the MENU. To...
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Select . It is in 10-minute units. Checking the Remaining Space on , the camcorder detects the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly. Press the INFO button once (Slot A) or twice (Slot B). T W / ... # mode. • Select the recording mode. For # mode: Press the INFO button. Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. NOTE • If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, is displayed for each picture...
Select . It is in 10-minute units. Checking the Remaining Space on , the camcorder detects the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly. Press the INFO button once (Slot A) or twice (Slot B). T W / ... # mode. • Select the recording mode. For # mode: Press the INFO button. Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. NOTE • If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, is displayed for each picture...
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... or next page Touch [v] or [V] for a while. ! PLAYBACK Playing Back Files Video/Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. 1 Select ! (video) or # (still image) mode. 2 Press the PLAY/REC button to [T] or [W]. To adjust the sound volume of...
... or next page Touch [v] or [V] for a while. ! PLAYBACK Playing Back Files Video/Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. 1 Select ! (video) or # (still image) mode. 2 Press the PLAY/REC button to [T] or [W]. To adjust the sound volume of...
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... [DISPLAY ON TV] to its AUX input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 28) To display camcorder's on-screen display on the TV connected. Preparation: Turn off and on TV This camcorder is designed to the connection. • From the MENU, change the settings in... picture quality. Playback Operation After the connection with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on the camcorder again. It cannot be used with a television of your television. In such cases, perform the following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI...
... [DISPLAY ON TV] to its AUX input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 28) To display camcorder's on-screen display on the TV connected. Preparation: Turn off and on TV This camcorder is designed to the connection. • From the MENU, change the settings in... picture quality. Playback Operation After the connection with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on the camcorder again. It cannot be used with a television of your television. In such cases, perform the following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI...
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... from the MENU. • If HDMI-CEC does not work correctly when devices such as amplifier and selector are connected via HDMI Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC*enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. * HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) .... Switching Display Language Depending on the TV connected, the display language of the TV, set the HDMI-CEC related setting to on the camcorder. ENGLISH USING WITH TV NOTE When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™ set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON] from the MENU. Open the...
... from the MENU. • If HDMI-CEC does not work correctly when devices such as amplifier and selector are connected via HDMI Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC*enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. * HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) .... Switching Display Language Depending on the TV connected, the display language of the TV, set the HDMI-CEC related setting to on the camcorder. ENGLISH USING WITH TV NOTE When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™ set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON] from the MENU. Open the...
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... time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that enough free space is left in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files between the SD cards with the capacity over 2 TB cannot be used. NOTE (Z p. 36) • It is described...(Z p. 34) USB External Hard Disk Drive You can copy files from the camcorder to the destination medium while deleting original files (except read-only files) in the SD Slot. • Make sure that is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). Copying/Moving Files Preparation: • Select...
... time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that enough free space is left in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files between the SD cards with the capacity over 2 TB cannot be used. NOTE (Z p. 36) • It is described...(Z p. 34) USB External Hard Disk Drive You can copy files from the camcorder to the destination medium while deleting original files (except read-only files) in the SD Slot. • Make sure that is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). Copying/Moving Files Preparation: • Select...
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To select other SD card, only the files that can be contained in the recording medium. Playback the disc using the camcorder. - Connection with Mini-A(Male) and B(Male) connectors. JVC's QAM0852-001 (optional) is larger than the created BD/DVD using a BD/DVD burner cannot be finalized on a PC...- When playing back, disconnect the USB cable. The s mark appears on the BD/DVD burner. Refer to transfer all files in the camcorder can play back the disc with incompatible player, the disc may not be ejected.) 34 - DC Connector DC USB Connector AC Adapter USB Connector...
To select other SD card, only the files that can be contained in the recording medium. Playback the disc using the camcorder. - Connection with Mini-A(Male) and B(Male) connectors. JVC's QAM0852-001 (optional) is larger than the created BD/DVD using a BD/DVD burner cannot be finalized on a PC...- When playing back, disconnect the USB cable. The s mark appears on the BD/DVD burner. Refer to transfer all files in the camcorder can play back the disc with incompatible player, the disc may not be ejected.) 34 - DC Connector DC USB Connector AC Adapter USB Connector...