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...the local rules or laws governing the disposal of the TV is installed in fire. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE .... • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in this equipment, fire or electric shock may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted ...
...the local rules or laws governing the disposal of the TV is installed in fire. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE .... • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in this equipment, fire or electric shock may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted ...
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... are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. When a cart is used, use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Servicing is only valid in this camcorder is intended for private consumer use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks...
... are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. When a cart is used, use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Servicing is only valid in this camcorder is intended for private consumer use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks...
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...time of purchase. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is blinking. If you use JVC battery packs. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted. • Format an SD card when using it . Grip Adjustment Adjust the ...strap and fasten. CAUTION • Charge the battery pack before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Grip Strap DC Fasten () B A Slot B Slot A Tab • Insert and remove an SD card only while the ...
...time of purchase. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is blinking. If you use JVC battery packs. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted. • Format an SD card when using it . Grip Adjustment Adjust the ...strap and fasten. CAUTION • Charge the battery pack before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Grip Strap DC Fasten () B A Slot B Slot A Tab • Insert and remove an SD card only while the ...
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... • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Select the city closest 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. CLOCK...
... • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Select the city closest 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. CLOCK...
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DC The auto recording indicator appears. [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 M Remaining space on the SD card. Video recording CAUTION • This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first. Video Quality Recordstandby [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 REC Recording 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.
DC The auto recording indicator appears. [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 M Remaining space on the SD card. Video recording CAUTION • This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first. Video Quality Recordstandby [ 3 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 REC Recording 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.
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... SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher. • If other batteries • If the camcorder is subjected to use the JVC BN-VF808U/ VF815U/VF823U battery packs. A B A To select an on-screen button appearing on -screen button. Read these INSTRUCTIONS to ... at the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons underneath them with your CAMCORDER. It is made to be loaded from operating correctly. Because camcorders may fail to [OFF]. We recommend you touch them . JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of important data, make a trial recording and...
... SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher. • If other batteries • If the camcorder is subjected to use the JVC BN-VF808U/ VF815U/VF823U battery packs. A B A To select an on-screen button appearing on -screen button. Read these INSTRUCTIONS to ... at the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons underneath them with your CAMCORDER. It is made to be loaded from operating correctly. Because camcorders may fail to [OFF]. We recommend you touch them . JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of important data, make a trial recording and...
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... use the provided cables for connections. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 12 Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Component cable and USB cable: Wind once. GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter AP-V21U Battery Pack BN...
... use the provided cables for connections. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 12 Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to the camcorder. Component cable and USB cable: Wind once. GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter AP-V21U Battery Pack BN...
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... Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button 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) 4 Lens Cover/Lens 5 Stereo Microphone 6 Remote Sensor 7 Camera Sensor... INDEX, the screen switches as shown below: ! mode: Index Screen ↔ Group Index Screen # mode: Index Screen ↔ Date Index Screen 15 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Export Button [EXPORT] (Z p. 42) .
... Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button 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) 4 Lens Cover/Lens 5 Stereo Microphone 6 Remote Sensor 7 Camera Sensor... INDEX, the screen switches as shown below: ! mode: Index Screen ↔ Group Index Screen # mode: Index Screen ↔ Date Index Screen 15 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Export Button [EXPORT] (Z p. 42) .
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.../charge lamp blinks to [STANDARD] mode. 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...goes out, charging is finished. To check the remaining battery power See page 25. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. 18 Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U...
.../charge lamp blinks to [STANDARD] mode. 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...goes out, charging is finished. To check the remaining battery power See page 25. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. 18 Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U...
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...AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME SET QUIT 6 Select the city closest to the area you use the camcorder. To reset the setting, select [QUIT] Setting the clock to the previous screen Select @. To quit the screen Touch the MENU ...QUIT 9 Select [SAVE]. Select the area by using the touch sensor. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [}] 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 TIME SET QUIT 5 Select [CLOCK...
...AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME SET QUIT 6 Select the city closest to the area you use the camcorder. To reset the setting, select [QUIT] Setting the clock to the previous screen Select @. To quit the screen Touch the MENU ...QUIT 9 Select [SAVE]. Select the area by using the touch sensor. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [}] 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 TIME SET QUIT 5 Select [CLOCK...
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...SET QUIT 5 Select the desired language. Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and lock it in place. Bottom of the Camcorder NOTE Do not use a tripod on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. It could ...tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. To return to turn on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. VIDEO WIND...
...SET QUIT 5 Select the desired language. Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and lock it in place. Bottom of the Camcorder NOTE Do not use a tripod on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. It could ...tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. To return to turn on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. VIDEO WIND...
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..., might be able to access the card. • Video data may not be a non-SDHC supported device. Change the recording medium The camcorder is programmed to [SLOT B]. MEDIA SETTINGS VIDEO SLOT SELECTION SLOT A IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SDSCLOARTDB SET QUIT INFORMATION • Recording media switches ...they may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on the following SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card. You can conveniently record your video...
..., might be able to access the card. • Video data may not be a non-SDHC supported device. Change the recording medium The camcorder is programmed to [SLOT B]. MEDIA SETTINGS VIDEO SLOT SELECTION SLOT A IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SDSCLOARTDB SET QUIT INFORMATION • Recording media switches ...they may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on the following SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card. You can conveniently record your video...
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.... • After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camcorder on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Select ! (video) mode. To ensure continuous recording, set the [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you ...shooting. 22 When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on again. • If the camcorder is paused. SNAPSHOT PLAY/REC [3 h 59 m] 0:00:00 Press START/STOP to select the recording mode. To turn the...
.... • After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camcorder on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Select ! (video) mode. To ensure continuous recording, set the [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you ...shooting. 22 When using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open it turns itself off and then on again. • If the camcorder is paused. SNAPSHOT PLAY/REC [3 h 59 m] 0:00:00 Press START/STOP to select the recording mode. To turn the...
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...it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. To turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 23 PLAY/REC Press and ...the MENU. To change the aspect ratio of the image Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE] from the MENU. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. FINE The ? FINE [9999] PHOTO To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Press PLAY/REC...
...it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. To turn on the camcorder again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. 23 PLAY/REC Press and ...the MENU. To change the aspect ratio of the image Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE] from the MENU. To turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. FINE The ? FINE [9999] PHOTO To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Press PLAY/REC...
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.... • If the face detection does not work correctly, turn off the mode before recording. Checking the Remaining Space on , the camcorder detects the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly. For ! DIRECT DISC INFO MAX RECORDING TIME 0h00m ...on the condition, faces may not be used as a guide. Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Turning on the Face Detection Mode If you set this...
.... • If the face detection does not work correctly, turn off the mode before recording. Checking the Remaining Space on , the camcorder detects the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly. For ! DIRECT DISC INFO MAX RECORDING TIME 0h00m ...on the condition, faces may not be used as a guide. Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. • Attach the battery pack. • Select the recording mode. ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Turning on the Face Detection Mode If you set this...
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... slide show % L : Return to select playback mode. 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 the index screen & N : Display the previous file ( O : Display...
... slide show % L : Return to select playback mode. 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 the index screen & N : Display the previous file ( O : Display...
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... OUTPUT] according to the connection. • From the MENU, change the settings in higher picture quality. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for... display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the camcorder again. To AC Outlet HDMI Connector NOTE • When connecting to [ON] from the HDMI mini connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV connector. It...
... OUTPUT] according to the connection. • From the MENU, change the settings in higher picture quality. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for... display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the camcorder again. To AC Outlet HDMI Connector NOTE • When connecting to [ON] from the HDMI mini connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV connector. It...
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... you to utilize the following convenient functions. * HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that are connected. The camcorder turns off TV and Camcorder NOTE • Not all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices. • HDMI-CEC does not function immediately after inserting the AC adapter to... [OFF] from the MENU. Preparation: • Connect an HDMI cable between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that enables interoperability between the camcorder and the TV. (Z p. 30) • Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to on. (For details, refer...
... you to utilize the following convenient functions. * HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that are connected. The camcorder turns off TV and Camcorder NOTE • Not all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices. • HDMI-CEC does not function immediately after inserting the AC adapter to... [OFF] from the MENU. Preparation: • Connect an HDMI cable between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that enables interoperability between the camcorder and the TV. (Z p. 30) • Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to on. (For details, refer...
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...PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 Select [COPY] or [MOVE]. When using a PC. (Z p. 40) VCR/DVD Recorder You can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. Copying/Moving Files Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode. • Make sure that SD...Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). ENGLISH COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. • Recommended USB external hard disk drive Seagate ...
...PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 Select [COPY] or [MOVE]. When using a PC. (Z p. 40) VCR/DVD Recorder You can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. Copying/Moving Files Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode. • Make sure that SD...Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). ENGLISH COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. • Recommended USB external hard disk drive Seagate ...
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...41 for details. YES NO SET QUIT File transfer starts. Refer to transfer all files in the recording medium. Playback the disc using the camcorder. When playing back, disconnect the USB cable. COPY VIDEO SELECT THE OBJECT TO BE COPIED COPY ALL SELECT AND COPY SET QUIT •... [YES]. Copying Files (Continued) 5 Select the desired menu. Connection with Mini-A(Male) and B(Male) connectors. Playback the disc using a BD/DVD burner.* - JVC's QAM0852-001 (optional) is larger than the created BD/DVD using a BD/DVD burner. • Use one SD card is recommended.
...41 for details. YES NO SET QUIT File transfer starts. Refer to transfer all files in the recording medium. Playback the disc using the camcorder. When playing back, disconnect the USB cable. COPY VIDEO SELECT THE OBJECT TO BE COPIED COPY ALL SELECT AND COPY SET QUIT •... [YES]. Copying Files (Continued) 5 Select the desired menu. Connection with Mini-A(Male) and B(Male) connectors. Playback the disc using a BD/DVD burner.* - JVC's QAM0852-001 (optional) is larger than the created BD/DVD using a BD/DVD burner. • Use one SD card is recommended.
