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...Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - the heat may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily ...fall, resulting in the literature accompanying the appliance. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. The apparatus shall not be followed strictly. CAUTION! WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,...
...Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - the heat may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily ...fall, resulting in the literature accompanying the appliance. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. The apparatus shall not be followed strictly. CAUTION! WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,...
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BATT. 2 Video recording Q Select ! (video) mode R Select recording (REC) mode [5h56m ] 3 Playing back Q Select ! (video) mode R Select playback (PLAY) mode to display thumbnails on automatically. Easy Start Guide 1 Preparation Q Attach the R Insert an SD S Open the battery pack card lens cover Charge the Battery Format an SD Pack. (Z pg. 14) card when using it for the first time. (Z pg. 15) T Open the LCD monitor The camcorder turns on the screen
BATT. 2 Video recording Q Select ! (video) mode R Select recording (REC) mode [5h56m ] 3 Playing back Q Select ! (video) mode R Select playback (PLAY) mode to display thumbnails on automatically. Easy Start Guide 1 Preparation Q Attach the R Insert an SD S Open the battery pack card lens cover Charge the Battery Format an SD Pack. (Z pg. 14) card when using it for the first time. (Z pg. 15) T Open the LCD monitor The camcorder turns on the screen
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... ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 16 GB) • If other recording media for storage. (Z pg. 22) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of the malfunction cannot be diagnosed, and the camcorder cannot be responsible for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration...they may be used , they may be erased while the camcorder is set to [ON] by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before ...
... ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 16 GB) • If other recording media for storage. (Z pg. 22) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of the malfunction cannot be diagnosed, and the camcorder cannot be responsible for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration...they may be used , they may be erased while the camcorder is set to [ON] by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before ...
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...Upload on a Windows® PC 27 File Upload to YouTubeTM 27 Other Windows® PC Operations........... 28 Getting More Use of your camcorder. Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories 9 Attaching the core filter to the USB cable...... 9 Index 10 Indications on LCD Monitor 12 Necessary Settings ...before Use........... 14 Charging the Battery Pack 14 Date/Time Setting 14 Other Settings 15 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 15 When using an SD card 15 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 16 Video Recording 16...
...Upload on a Windows® PC 27 File Upload to YouTubeTM 27 Other Windows® PC Operations........... 28 Getting More Use of your camcorder. Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories 9 Attaching the core filter to the USB cable...... 9 Index 10 Indications on LCD Monitor 12 Necessary Settings ...before Use........... 14 Charging the Battery Pack 14 Date/Time Setting 14 Other Settings 15 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 15 When using an SD card 15 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 16 Video Recording 16...
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ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V18U/V14U/V20U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (Z pg. 22, 25 and 29) CD-ROM (Z pg. 23, 28) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the USB cable. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. Do not use the provided cables for connections.
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V18U/V14U/V20U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (Z pg. 22, 25 and 29) CD-ROM (Z pg. 23, 28) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the USB cable. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. Do not use the provided cables for connections.
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Mode Switch [!, #] . Stud Hole < Tripod Mounting Socket = Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 14) > Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 14) ? Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (Z pg. 16) / Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] (Z pg. 17) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T ,] (Z pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z pg. 18) 1 DC...6) # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (Z pg. 13) $ Menu Button [MENU] % Power Switch [ ] (You can turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding this button.) & Speaker ( Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (Z pg. 16) ) Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/...
Mode Switch [!, #] . Stud Hole < Tripod Mounting Socket = Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 14) > Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 14) ? Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (Z pg. 16) / Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] (Z pg. 17) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T ,] (Z pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z pg. 18) 1 DC...6) # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (Z pg. 13) $ Menu Button [MENU] % Power Switch [ ] (You can turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding this button.) & Speaker ( Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (Z pg. 16) ) Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/...
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Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Date/Time (Z pg. 14) / Brightness Control... Remaining Time (Z pg. 16, 37) ( MREC: (Appears during recording.) (Z pg. 16) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) ) Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) * Wind Cut Indicator + Event Indicator During Still Image Recording Only ...Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator & Program AE Mode Indicator ( Zoom Indicator ) SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) * Approximate Zoom Ratio + White Balance Indicator , Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator - Indications on LCD Monitor ...
Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Date/Time (Z pg. 14) / Brightness Control... Remaining Time (Z pg. 16, 37) ( MREC: (Appears during recording.) (Z pg. 16) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) ) Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) * Wind Cut Indicator + Event Indicator During Still Image Recording Only ...Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator & Program AE Mode Indicator ( Zoom Indicator ) SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) * Approximate Zoom Ratio + White Balance Indicator , Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator - Indications on LCD Monitor ...
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...below; Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 18) & SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) ( Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) ) Date/Time (Z pg. 14) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch the DISP button, indications on the left... shows speed.) * SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) + Volume Level Indicator , Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) - In recording mode: All indications/Indications for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/ No ...
...below; Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 18) & SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) ( Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) ) Date/Time (Z pg. 14) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch the DISP button, indications on the left... shows speed.) * SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) + Volume Level Indicator , Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) - In recording mode: All indications/Indications for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/ No ...
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...]. 3) Set the date and time. L To quit the screen Touch the MENU button. 14 Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. NOTES • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • Please do not select within 10 seconds. 3 Connect the AC adapter.... Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) • The charge lamp blinks to finish. L To check the remaining battery power See page 15. L To return to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b��a�t�te��r�y��p�a�c��k�. In such ...
...]. 3) Set the date and time. L To quit the screen Touch the MENU button. 14 Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. NOTES • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • Please do not select within 10 seconds. 3 Connect the AC adapter.... Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) • The charge lamp blinks to finish. L To check the remaining battery power See page 15. L To return to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b��a�t�te��r�y��p�a�c��k�. In such ...
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...Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is displayed in PCs) may be a non-SDHC supported device. If you are using it out. Please use an SDHC card for the first time This will also ensure stable speed and operation when accessing the SD card. ... ENGLISH Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to record video on this camcorder cannot be performed. • Operations are confirmed on the reverse side of the Camcorder 2 Firmly insert the card with your nearest JVC dealer. • The...
...Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is displayed in PCs) may be a non-SDHC supported device. If you are using it out. Please use an SDHC card for the first time This will also ensure stable speed and operation when accessing the SD card. ... ENGLISH Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to record video on this camcorder cannot be performed. • Operations are confirmed on the reverse side of the Camcorder 2 Firmly insert the card with your nearest JVC dealer. • The...
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EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the SD card or perform any other files, repeat this step. • If you slide the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen. 5 Select [QUIT]. 20 Also, be sure to the delete menu by selecting { or }. To delete them, release ...; Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select ! To select other operation (such as the data on the SD card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Check files before deleting. Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. If the data on the file....
EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the SD card or perform any other files, repeat this step. • If you slide the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen. 5 Select [QUIT]. 20 Also, be sure to the delete menu by selecting { or }. To delete them, release ...; Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select ! To select other operation (such as the data on the SD card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Check files before deleting. Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. If the data on the file....
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... is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. To AC Outlet USB Jack AC Adapter DC Jack DVD Burner (CU-VD3) You can copy video files recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z right column) USB Jack PC You can be added. Regarding ... NOTES • Use the USB cable that time. • Dual-layer discs cannot be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the camcorder. 2 Press the DIRECT DVD button. 3 Select [EXECUTE]. • The DVD disc begins to turn on the disc up until that came with a DVD Burner ...
... is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. To AC Outlet USB Jack AC Adapter DC Jack DVD Burner (CU-VD3) You can copy video files recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z right column) USB Jack PC You can be added. Regarding ... NOTES • Use the USB cable that time. • Dual-layer discs cannot be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the camcorder. 2 Press the DIRECT DVD button. 3 Select [EXECUTE]. • The DVD disc begins to turn on the disc up until that came with a DVD Burner ...
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...in the status bar. 3) Select [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop]. 4) Click [OK]. 5) Disconnect the USB cable. 6) Turn off the camcorder. If you have never been backed up onto the connected PC are backed up your PC. Failing to do not move or rename folders and... AC Outlet USB Port NOTES • Never disconnect the USB cable while the access/charge lamp on the camcorder lights or blinks. • Do not turn to page 26 for details of the battery pack. Preparation: • Install the software from an SD card can cause problems with the USB cable. (Z ...
...in the status bar. 3) Select [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop]. 4) Click [OK]. 5) Disconnect the USB cable. 6) Turn off the camcorder. If you have never been backed up onto the connected PC are backed up your PC. Failing to do not move or rename folders and... AC Outlet USB Port NOTES • Never disconnect the USB cable while the access/charge lamp on the camcorder lights or blinks. • Do not turn to page 26 for details of the battery pack. Preparation: • Install the software from an SD card can cause problems with the USB cable. (Z ...
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... up to cancel procedure. 8 Click [Finish]. To select other files, repeat this product is possible only with Everio Video references. Click [Cancel] to YouTubeTM]. 6 Select video category and broadcast option. Click [Next]. So, before... on the PC, you want to modify this video sharing website. The s mark appears on the camcorder. 2 On the camcorder, press the UPLOAD button. To create a YouTube™ account, click [Sign up to 10 movies...the power supply instead of the battery pack. • The operation is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube ...
... up to cancel procedure. 8 Click [Finish]. To select other files, repeat this product is possible only with Everio Video references. Click [Cancel] to YouTubeTM]. 6 Select video category and broadcast option. Click [Next]. So, before... on the PC, you want to modify this video sharing website. The s mark appears on the camcorder. 2 On the camcorder, press the UPLOAD button. To create a YouTube™ account, click [Sign up to 10 movies...the power supply instead of the battery pack. • The operation is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube ...
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...to use an extension USB cable. • When you have finished operation Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camcorder, or turning the power of the camcorder/computer off the camcorder. If the confirmation message appears, click [OK]. 2) Confirm that the access/charge lamp on a Macintosh®...Trash] icon. If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is connected, to prevent malfunctions of the battery pack. ENGLISH File Backup on the camcorder does not light or blink. USB Jack DC Jack USB Cable AC Adapter • Do not use the AC Adapter...
...to use an extension USB cable. • When you have finished operation Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camcorder, or turning the power of the camcorder/computer off the camcorder. If the confirmation message appears, click [OK]. 2) Confirm that the access/charge lamp on a Macintosh®...Trash] icon. If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is connected, to prevent malfunctions of the battery pack. ENGLISH File Backup on the camcorder does not light or blink. USB Jack DC Jack USB Cable AC Adapter • Do not use the AC Adapter...
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... consult your nearest JVC dealer. L To reset the camcorder 1) Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder to charge it firmly. 14 • Replace the dead battery with a temperature of 10°C to extremely high/low - after the battery is worn out ...camcorder under appropriate 36 turn off the camcorder and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it from the MENU. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting The camcorder is full. Digital zoom does not work. • Change the settings in [ZOOM]. • Digital zoom...
... consult your nearest JVC dealer. L To reset the camcorder 1) Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder to charge it firmly. 14 • Replace the dead battery with a temperature of 10°C to extremely high/low - after the battery is worn out ...camcorder under appropriate 36 turn off the camcorder and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it from the MENU. ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting The camcorder is full. Digital zoom does not work. • Change the settings in [ZOOM]. • Digital zoom...
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... is connected. Other problems Files cannot be removed from the SD card. mode is appropriate for video playback. Turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. The sensors do not 6 sensor button does not function if you cannot upload • Refer to "Latest Information...mild soap and wring it out well before wiping. If the camcorder is not • Set [FOCUS] to the cautions for Everio. L To clean the lens Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder the LCD monitor, and connected to damage the monitor. Playback...
... is connected. Other problems Files cannot be removed from the SD card. mode is appropriate for video playback. Turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. The sensors do not 6 sensor button does not function if you cannot upload • Refer to "Latest Information...mild soap and wring it out well before wiping. If the camcorder is not • Set [FOCUS] to the cautions for Everio. L To clean the lens Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder the LCD monitor, and connected to damage the monitor. Playback...
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... or the SD card is dark. • Turn off the camcorder. When the battery power is damaged. Turn on the camcorder after power is - required to recover the video management TO RECORD/PLAYBACK. the camcorder. • Appears when a DVD burner that is confirmed to ...USB device is confirmed to - file. If you want to nil, the battery - ENGLISH Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action Z • Displays the remaining battery power. - (Battery indicator) High Exhausted • As the battery power comes close to use the DVD burner, switch the power on in...
... or the SD card is dark. • Turn off the camcorder. When the battery power is damaged. Turn on the camcorder after power is - required to recover the video management TO RECORD/PLAYBACK. the camcorder. • Appears when a DVD burner that is confirmed to ...USB device is confirmed to - file. If you want to nil, the battery - ENGLISH Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action Z • Displays the remaining battery power. - (Battery indicator) High Exhausted • As the battery power comes close to use the DVD burner, switch the power on in...
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Specifications Camcorder L For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.3 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to change without notice. 36 Dimensions (W x H x D) 54 mm x 68 mm x 111 mm (2-3/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-3/8") Weight Approx. 225 g (0.50 lbs) (incl. battery and grip...
Specifications Camcorder L For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.3 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to change without notice. 36 Dimensions (W x H x D) 54 mm x 68 mm x 111 mm (2-3/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-3/8") Weight Approx. 225 g (0.50 lbs) (incl. battery and grip...
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... 7 hr. 30 min. Approximate number of storable images (for video) Recording medium Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB SD or SDHC Card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 ...hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. ENGLISH Approximate recording time (for still image) Recording medium SD or SDHC Card Image size/Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 640 x 480 / FINE 640 x 480 / ...36 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 9 hr. 55 min. 19 hr. 50 min. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 50 ...
... 7 hr. 30 min. Approximate number of storable images (for video) Recording medium Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB SD or SDHC Card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 ...hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. ENGLISH Approximate recording time (for still image) Recording medium SD or SDHC Card Image size/Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 640 x 480 / FINE 640 x 480 / ...36 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 9 hr. 55 min. 19 hr. 50 min. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 50 ...