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...dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate When the equipment is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be exposed to the camcorder. The lightning flash with water. It could tip over, causing serious damage to dripping or splashing. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on the apparatus. WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as lighted candles, should not be placed on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Also do not place any containers...
...dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate When the equipment is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be exposed to the camcorder. The lightning flash with water. It could tip over, causing serious damage to dripping or splashing. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on the apparatus. WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water or liquids (such as lighted candles, should not be placed on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Also do not place any containers...
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... Dolby Laboratories. • Windows® is intended for private consumer use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Install in this camcorder is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that you record an event such...
... Dolby Laboratories. • Windows® is intended for private consumer use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Install in this camcorder is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that you record an event such...
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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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U When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, V Set the date and time select [YES] within 10 seconds (Z pg. 14) (Z pg. 6) SET DATE/TIME! SD To copy files onto DVD discs. (Z pg. 22) • To stop playback Select L. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fingernail or with your finger. YES NO S Press the START/STOP button to start recording S Select the desired file using the touch sensor. ENGLISH CAUTION: Touch the sensors with gloves on TV (Z pg. 19) L Don't forget to make copies after recording! And then touch the OK button to start playback. L To view ...
U When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, V Set the date and time select [YES] within 10 seconds (Z pg. 14) (Z pg. 6) SET DATE/TIME! SD To copy files onto DVD discs. (Z pg. 22) • To stop playback Select L. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fingernail or with your finger. YES NO S Press the START/STOP button to start recording S Select the desired file using the touch sensor. ENGLISH CAUTION: Touch the sensors with gloves on TV (Z pg. 19) L Don't forget to make copies after recording! And then touch the OK button to start playback. L To view ...
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R Touch the OK button. B To select an on-screen button appearing at the bottom of the sensor next to 9 on -screen buttons (e.g. How to select. Read This First! CAUTION Touch the sensors with your finger on the sensor. L Selecting an item from 1 to the on . NOTE The cursor moves from the menu list (on the menu screen) 2 MENU SHUTTER MODE IMAGE QUALITY GAIN UP BASIC SETTINGS L Using on the index screen when you slide your finger. SD B A To select an on-screen button appearing on the left side, touch the portion of the screen, touch the touch sensor under ...
R Touch the OK button. B To select an on-screen button appearing at the bottom of the sensor next to 9 on -screen buttons (e.g. How to select. Read This First! CAUTION Touch the sensors with your finger on the sensor. L Selecting an item from 1 to the on . NOTE The cursor moves from the menu list (on the menu screen) 2 MENU SHUTTER MODE IMAGE QUALITY GAIN UP BASIC SETTINGS L Using on the index screen when you slide your finger. SD B A To select an on-screen button appearing on the left side, touch the portion of the screen, touch the touch sensor under ...
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... had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are confirmed on handling batteries • Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camcorder is set to [ON] by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to use the ...inspections. ENGLISH Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using it again. If the camcorder does not operate correctly, reset the camcorder. (Z pg. 33) Precautions on the following SD ...
... had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are confirmed on handling batteries • Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camcorder is set to [ON] by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to use the ...inspections. ENGLISH Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using it again. If the camcorder does not operate correctly, reset the camcorder. (Z pg. 33) Precautions on the following SD ...
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...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... model name is indicated on the bottom of the Software 28 File Backup on a Macintosh 29 System Requirements 29 Connecting the Camcorder to the Macintosh 29 File Backup on the Macintosh 30 Folder Structure and Extensions......... 31 Customer Support Information 32 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting...
...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... model name is indicated on the bottom of the Software 28 File Backup on a Macintosh 29 System Requirements 29 Connecting the Camcorder to the Macintosh 29 File Backup on the Macintosh 30 Folder Structure and Extensions......... 31 Customer Support Information 32 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting...
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The core filter reduces interference. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core filter to use any other cables. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. 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 the USB cable. Do not use the provided cables for connections. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.
The core filter reduces interference. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core filter to use any other cables. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. 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 the USB cable. Do not use the provided cables for connections. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.
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Index NOTES • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Power-linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. • Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9 during shooting. 10
Index NOTES • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Power-linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. • Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9 during shooting. 10
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... ; Grip Strap 11 Stud Hole < Tripod Mounting Socket = Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 14) > Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 14) ? Mode Switch [!, #] . ENGLISH Camcorder ! Touch Sensor (Z pg. 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/CHRG.] (Blinks...
... ; Grip Strap 11 Stud Hole < Tripod Mounting Socket = Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 14) > Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 14) ? Mode Switch [!, #] . ENGLISH Camcorder ! Touch Sensor (Z pg. 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/CHRG.] (Blinks...
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Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z pg. 17) $ Image Size % Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) & Remaining Number of Shots (Z pg. 37) ( Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 17) ) Shutter Mode Indicator * Self-Timer Recording Indicator 12 Selected Operation Mode Indicator 4 : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode 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 - Mode Indicator # ...
Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z pg. 17) $ Image Size % Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) & Remaining Number of Shots (Z pg. 37) ( Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 17) ) Shutter Mode Indicator * Self-Timer Recording Indicator 12 Selected Operation Mode Indicator 4 : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode 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 - Mode Indicator # ...
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Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator % 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) ¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the event search.) ¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the date search.) & Picture Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) ( Counter ) Playback Mode (Z pg. 18) F : Playback Q : Pause K : Forward Search J : Reverse Search G : Forward Slow-Motion E : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on LCD ...
Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator % 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) ¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the event search.) ¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the date search.) & Picture Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) ( Counter ) Playback Mode (Z pg. 18) F : Playback Q : Pause K : Forward Search J : Reverse Search G : Forward Slow-Motion E : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on LCD ...
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... L To return to finish. This may damage the AC adapter. In such case, press the power button ( ) and turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b��a�t�te��r�y��p�a�c��k�. Repeat this step to input the ... (Z step 2), then remove the battery pack. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) • The charge lamp blinks to turn the camcorder on the camcorder. 2 When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. L To check the remaining battery power See page...
... L To return to finish. This may damage the AC adapter. In such case, press the power button ( ) and turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b��a�t�te��r�y��p�a�c��k�. Repeat this step to input the ... (Z step 2), then remove the battery pack. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) • The charge lamp blinks to turn the camcorder on the camcorder. 2 When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. L To check the remaining battery power See page...
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...INFO button again. R Format an SD card when using it out. For # mode: Press the INFO button. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be a problem with its clipped edge first. If you are using, might be corrupted. • ...the SD card. After the card comes out a little, pull it for recording and encounter any reading error, the card reader you use the camcorder or other SDHC compatible devices to support SDHC format. For ! Other Settings ENGLISH Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery ...
...INFO button again. R Format an SD card when using it out. For # mode: Press the INFO button. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be a problem with its clipped edge first. If you are using, might be corrupted. • ...the SD card. After the card comes out a little, pull it for recording and encounter any reading error, the card reader you use the camcorder or other SDHC compatible devices to support SDHC format. For ! Other Settings ENGLISH Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery ...
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...During the preview, you just recorded Select A during pause. L To record a video clip (approx. 10 minutes) Before you start recording. This camcorder is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. L To stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. Approximate remaining time for every 4 GB of continuous... shooting. • This camcorder records video in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO] from the MENU L To change the aspect ratio of the image (16:9/4:3) Change the settings in MPEG2...
...During the preview, you just recorded Select A during pause. L To record a video clip (approx. 10 minutes) Before you start recording. This camcorder is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. L To stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. Approximate remaining time for every 4 GB of continuous... shooting. • This camcorder records video in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO] from the MENU L To change the aspect ratio of the image (16:9/4:3) Change the settings in MPEG2...
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... selecting *. L To record still images continuously Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY] from the MENU. Press the SNAPSHOT button fully to turn on the camcorder. Slide the mode switch to select recording mode. During the preview, you just recorded Select A after shooting. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select...
... selecting *. L To record still images continuously Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY] from the MENU. Press the SNAPSHOT button fully to turn on the camcorder. Slide the mode switch to select recording mode. During the preview, you just recorded Select A after shooting. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select...
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SELECT PLAY/REC The index screen for a while. ! ( : Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise P : Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction # ) : Rotate 90 degrees clockwise F : Change playback order of slide show in forward direction (during Still Image Playback ! L To check the file information Press the INFO button when playback is paused. SD 2 Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to the index screen % N : Display the previous file & F : Start/end the slide show ( O : Display the next file N : Return to the first scene of the file # O : Go to the first scene of videos Turn...
SELECT PLAY/REC The index screen for a while. ! ( : Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise P : Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction # ) : Rotate 90 degrees clockwise F : Change playback order of slide show in forward direction (during Still Image Playback ! L To check the file information Press the INFO button when playback is paused. SD 2 Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to the index screen % N : Display the previous file & F : Start/end the slide show ( O : Display the next file N : Return to the first scene of the file # O : Go to the first scene of videos Turn...
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... the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set it to its AUX input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z pg. 18) L If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as shown on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON] from the MENU. L ...To display the camcorder's on-screen display on the right Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE] from the MENU. 16:9 TV 4:3 TV 19 ENGLISH Watching Images on TV...
... the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set it to its AUX input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z pg. 18) L If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as shown on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON] from the MENU. L ...To display the camcorder's on-screen display on the right Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE] from the MENU. 16:9 TV 4:3 TV 19 ENGLISH Watching Images on TV...
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Deleting/Protecting Files After performing steps 1-2 3 Select [FILE SELECT]. 4 Select the desired file. Sliding the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. 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 or # mode. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to the delete menu by selecting { or }. If the data on the file. Check files before deleting. You can select the previous or next file by ...
Deleting/Protecting Files After performing steps 1-2 3 Select [FILE SELECT]. 4 Select the desired file. Sliding the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. 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 or # mode. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to the delete menu by selecting { or }. If the data on the file. Check files before deleting. You can select the previous or next file by ...
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L To release protection Select the protected file in step 4 ("Deleting/Protecting Files" Z pg. 20). L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. L To release protection of all files 1) In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL]. 2) Select [YES]. 21 ENGLISH 6 Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when performing [DELETE]) or [YES] (when performing [PROTECT]). Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 20) 3 Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL]. 4 When [DELETE ALL?] or [PROTECT ALL?] appears, select [YES].
L To release protection Select the protected file in step 4 ("Deleting/Protecting Files" Z pg. 20). L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. L To release protection of all files 1) In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL]. 2) Select [YES]. 21 ENGLISH 6 Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when performing [DELETE]) or [YES] (when performing [PROTECT]). Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 20) 3 Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL]. 4 When [DELETE ALL?] or [PROTECT ALL?] appears, select [YES].