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Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the memory camera) below. Model No. ENGLISH For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the memory camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this memory camera. GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1995-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the memory camera) below. Model No. ENGLISH For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the memory camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this memory camera. GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS120 U LYT1995-002A-M EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No.
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...directly into the sun. Do not use a tripod on the battery pack mount. • The rating information and safety caution of this equipment, fire or electric shock may be of sufficient magnitude to the camcorder and leaving it on top of important operating and maintenance (servicing)... THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with battery installed should be exposed to persons. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to constitute...
...directly into the sun. Do not use a tripod on the battery pack mount. • The rating information and safety caution of this equipment, fire or electric shock may be of sufficient magnitude to the camcorder and leaving it on top of important operating and maintenance (servicing)... THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with battery installed should be exposed to persons. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to constitute...
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... not pull the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Otherwise, the fasten. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off . AC Adapter To AC Outlet CAUTION (110V to 240V) • Be sure to turn off the camcorder. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. ...camcorder and attach the battery pack. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery ...
... not pull the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Otherwise, the fasten. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off . AC Adapter To AC Outlet CAUTION (110V to 240V) • Be sure to turn off the camcorder. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. ...camcorder and attach the battery pack. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Insert the SD Card Grip Adjustment Press Power ( ) button to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery ...
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... STARTED Accessories 11 Attaching the Core Filter 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings before Use........... 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using an SD Card 19... RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24...
... STARTED Accessories 11 Attaching the Core Filter 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings before Use........... 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using an SD Card 19... RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24...
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...default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set to [ON] by other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. Because the camcorder may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.... before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible...
...default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set to [ON] by other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before requesting repairs or inspections. Because the camcorder may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.... before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible...
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Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Do not use the provided cables for connections. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to use any other devices. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other cables.
Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 Do not use the provided cables for connections. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to use any other devices. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other cables.
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Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! AV Connector (Z p. 31, 50) . Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU Button % Power Button [ ] & UPLOAD Button (Z p. 53) ( PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 20, 21, 24, 25) ) Mode Switch [!, #] * DIRECT ...
Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! AV Connector (Z p. 31, 50) . Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU Button % Power Button [ ] & UPLOAD Button (Z p. 53) ( PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 20, 21, 24, 25) ) Mode Switch [!, #] * DIRECT ...
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...) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z p. 56) % Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 55�) 14 Battery Indicator .
...) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z p. 56) % Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 55�) 14 Battery Indicator .
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... K: Forward Search J: Reverse Search G: Forward Slow-Motion E: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) ( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Z p. 16) * Volume Level Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Folder/File Number $ Slide Show Playback Indicator % Battery Indicator & Date/Time (Z p. 16) 15 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M N OV...
... K: Forward Search J: Reverse Search G: Forward Slow-Motion E: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) ( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Z p. 16) * Volume Level Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Folder/File Number $ Slide Show Playback Indicator % Battery Indicator & Date/Time (Z p. 16) 15 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M N OV...
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... the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack L To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. DISPLAY SETTINGS LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE # MONITOR BRIGHT SET DATE AND...
... the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack L To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. DISPLAY SETTINGS LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE # MONITOR BRIGHT SET DATE AND...
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... a file to conserve power. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to select ! (video) mode. This camcorder is on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L To stop recording by selecting *. Press PLAY/REC to start /stop recording Press the...recording mode. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 56) L To record a still image during pause. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on...
... a file to conserve power. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to select ! (video) mode. This camcorder is on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L To stop recording by selecting *. Press PLAY/REC to start /stop recording Press the...recording mode. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 56) L To record a still image during pause. When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on...
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... the power is focused. FINE NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Press PLAY/REC to take a still image...to select the recording mode. L To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to select # (still image) mode. ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: •...
... the power is focused. FINE NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. L To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Press PLAY/REC to take a still image...to select the recording mode. L To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to select # (still image) mode. ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: •...
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Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! DIRECT DVD BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME 50% min INFO 0% QUIT L To quit the screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO. mode only) Change the settings in 10 minute ... approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is possible as close as a guide. OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! Zoom out Zoom in W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting...
Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! DIRECT DVD BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME 50% min INFO 0% QUIT L To quit the screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO. mode only) Change the settings in 10 minute ... approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is possible as close as a guide. OFF Deactivates this function. 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ! Zoom out Zoom in W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting...
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... scene from a recorded video, and store it as turning off the power) while accessing files. Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. or # mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [DELETE]. Preparation: • Select ! DELETE? (REMAINING SCENES:0009) YES NO SET...
... scene from a recorded video, and store it as turning off the power) while accessing files. Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. or # mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [DELETE]. Preparation: • Select ! DELETE? (REMAINING SCENES:0009) YES NO SET...
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... about 3 minutes during recording mode. NOTE • The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If an SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will automatically be set to adjust the brightness of backlight on , it again when using the... battery pack. When using the battery pack). To turn the camcorder on again, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to [STANDARD] when using indoors (when using the AC ...
... about 3 minutes during recording mode. NOTE • The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If an SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will automatically be set to adjust the brightness of backlight on , it again when using the... battery pack. When using the battery pack). To turn the camcorder on again, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off automatically to [STANDARD] when using indoors (when using the AC ...
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...FURTHER INFORMATION 59 The remaining battery display is displayed, the power turns off to check it again. • If the camcorder is used in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for a long time. • The battery heats up . Refer also ...to see if used for long periods of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly. ...
...FURTHER INFORMATION 59 The remaining battery display is displayed, the power turns off to check it again. • If the camcorder is used in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for a long time. • The battery heats up . Refer also ...to see if used for long periods of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly. ...
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... help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. Create your YouTube™ account to upload files to respond. Cannot upload the file to iTunes®. Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is fully charged...
... help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. Create your YouTube™ account to upload files to respond. Cannot upload the file to iTunes®. Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is fully charged...
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... ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR! Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • Select [OK] and select [YES] to an SD card in [SLOT A] or [SLOT B]. • Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. •... slot, then record to perform formatting. • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on . • If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform formatting. (All data is...
... ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR! Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • Select [OK] and select [YES] to an SD card in [SLOT A] or [SLOT B]. • Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. •... slot, then record to perform formatting. • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on . • If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform formatting. (All data is...
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...DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with lens cleaning cloth. If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to damage the LCD monitor. L To clean the LCD...with a soft cloth. FURTHER INFORMATION 65 L To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to the cautions for each product. or #). Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe...
...DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES Action • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with lens cleaning cloth. If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to damage the LCD monitor. L To clean the LCD...with a soft cloth. FURTHER INFORMATION 65 L To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to the cautions for each product. or #). Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe...
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Specifications L General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 1.8 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to change without notice. 66 Rated Current Consumption: 1A ...;C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% L Camera/LCD monitor Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) progressive CCD Lens F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel...
Specifications L General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 1.8 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to change without notice. 66 Rated Current Consumption: 1A ...;C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% L Camera/LCD monitor Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) progressive CCD Lens F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel...