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...the TV is allowed to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should not be exposed to the camcorder. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the...followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be able to enter this equipment in a malfunction. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to dripping or splashing. CAUTION! Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are on top of uninsulated "dangerous ...
...the TV is allowed to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should not be exposed to the camcorder. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the...followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be able to enter this equipment in a malfunction. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to dripping or splashing. CAUTION! Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are on top of uninsulated "dangerous ...
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... a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is intended for long periods of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in this camcorder is only valid in the European Union. Only use only. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for private consumer use attachments/accessories...
... a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is intended for long periods of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in this camcorder is only valid in the European Union. Only use only. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for private consumer use attachments/accessories...
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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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And then touch the OK button to start playback. YES NO S Press the START/STOP button to start recording S Select the desired file using the touch sensor. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fingernail or with your finger. SD To copy files onto DVD discs. (Z pg. 22) • To stop playback Select L. 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! L To view images on . ENGLISH CAUTION: Touch the sensors with gloves on TV (Z pg. 19) L Don't forget to make copies ...
And then touch the OK button to start playback. YES NO S Press the START/STOP button to start recording S Select the desired file using the touch sensor. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fingernail or with your finger. SD To copy files onto DVD discs. (Z pg. 22) • To stop playback Select L. 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! L To view images on . ENGLISH CAUTION: Touch the sensors with gloves on TV (Z pg. 19) L Don't forget to make copies ...
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B To select an on-screen button appearing at the bottom of the sensor next to 9 on the index screen when you touch them with your finger on -screen button. The sensors do not function if you slide your fingernail or with your finger up and down on -screen buttons (e.g. How to select. 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 sensor. 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 the on . ...
B To select an on-screen button appearing at the bottom of the sensor next to 9 on the index screen when you touch them with your finger on -screen button. The sensors do not function if you slide your fingernail or with your finger up and down on -screen buttons (e.g. How to select. 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 sensor. 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 the on . ...
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... • Be sure to 16 GB) • If other recording media for repair. We recommend you 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 electrostatic discharge, turn the ..., they may fail to record data correctly, or they may be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camcorder for storage. (Z pg. 22) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of...
... • Be sure to 16 GB) • If other recording media for repair. We recommend you 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 electrostatic discharge, turn the ..., they may fail to record data correctly, or they may be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camcorder for storage. (Z pg. 22) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of...
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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. In order to the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM. Adobe® Reader® can be installed. Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories ...The 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 33...
... on a Windows® PC 27 File Upload to YouTubeTM 27 Other Windows® PC Operations........... 28 Getting More Use of your CAMCORDER. In order to the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM. Adobe® Reader® can be installed. Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories ...The 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 33...
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Do not use the provided cables for connections. 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. The core filter reduces interference. 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. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.
Do not use the provided cables for connections. 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. The core filter reduces interference. 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. 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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ENGLISH Camcorder ! 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. .../Manual Mode Button [AUTO/ MANUAL] - 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 when you...
ENGLISH Camcorder ! 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. .../Manual Mode Button [AUTO/ MANUAL] - 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 when you...
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Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Date/Time (Z pg. 14) / Brightness Control Indicator 0 Backlight Compensation Indicator 1 Iris Lock Indicator 2 ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator . : Photometry Area Control Indicator 3 Shutter Speed ! Mode Indicator # Counter $ Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator (Appears during UPLOAD REC ON) (Z pg. 27) % Picture Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) & 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]...
Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Date/Time (Z pg. 14) / Brightness Control Indicator 0 Backlight Compensation Indicator 1 Iris Lock Indicator 2 ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator . : Photometry Area Control Indicator 3 Shutter Speed ! Mode Indicator # Counter $ Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator (Appears during UPLOAD REC ON) (Z pg. 27) % Picture Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) & 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]...
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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 -screen function guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen during menu display, etc. 13 In recording mode: All indications/Indications for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/ No indications On-screen function guide The on LCD monitor switch as shown below; Mode ...
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 -screen function guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen during menu display, etc. 13 In recording mode: All indications/Indications for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/ No indications On-screen function guide The on LCD monitor switch as shown below; Mode ...
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...then [CLOCK ADJUST]. 3) Set the date and time. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder on the camcorder. 2 When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. This may damage the AC adapter. Date/Time ...you do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. 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�. L To quit the screen Touch...
...then [CLOCK ADJUST]. 3) Set the date and time. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder on the camcorder. 2 When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. This may damage the AC adapter. Date/Time ...you do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. 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�. L To quit the screen Touch...
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... the SD card. L To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. Otherwise, data on the reverse side of the Camcorder 2 Firmly insert the card with your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be a problem with its clipped edge first. Select [FORMAT SD CARD] from... the MENU. 15 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...
... the SD card. L To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. Otherwise, data on the reverse side of the Camcorder 2 Firmly insert the card with your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be a problem with its clipped edge first. Select [FORMAT SD CARD] from... the MENU. 15 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...
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...MPEG2 format compliant with other digital video formats. 16 Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to turn on the camcorder. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in [VIDEO QUALITY] from the MENU. L To record a video clip (approx. 10 minutes...) Before you start recording. During the preview, you just recorded Select A during pause. This camcorder is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. L To stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. Slide the mode switch to MOV00F.MOD, and...
...MPEG2 format compliant with other digital video formats. 16 Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to turn on the camcorder. L To change the aspect ratio of continuous shooting. • This camcorder records video in [VIDEO QUALITY] from the MENU. L To record a video clip (approx. 10 minutes...) Before you start recording. During the preview, you just recorded Select A during pause. This camcorder is not compatible with SD-VIDEO format. L To stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. Slide the mode switch to MOV00F.MOD, and...
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... [IMAGE QUALITY] from the MENU. L To record still images continuously Set to select # (still image) mode. Press the SNAPSHOT button fully to turn on the camcorder. ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Insert an SD card. • Open lens cover. • Open the LCD monitor to take the photo/picture. 17...
... [IMAGE QUALITY] from the MENU. L To record still images continuously Set to select # (still image) mode. Press the SNAPSHOT button fully to turn on the camcorder. ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: • Insert an SD card. • Open lens cover. • Open the LCD monitor to take the photo/picture. 17...
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L To watch on TV See page 19. L To check the file information Press the INFO button when playback is paused. L To adjust the sound volume of slide show ( O : Display the next file Playing Back Files Video/Still Image Playback 1 Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. SD 2 Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select ! (video) or # (still image) mode. 3 Select the desired file. N : Return to the first scene of the file # O : Go to the first scene of the next file $ L : Return to the index screen % N : Display the previous file & F : Start/end the slide show in reverse ...
L To watch on TV See page 19. L To check the file information Press the INFO button when playback is paused. L To adjust the sound volume of slide show ( O : Display the next file Playing Back Files Video/Still Image Playback 1 Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. SD 2 Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select ! (video) or # (still image) mode. 3 Select the desired file. N : Return to the first scene of the file # O : Go to the first scene of the next file $ L : Return to the index screen % N : Display the previous file & F : Start/end the slide show in reverse ...
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... television signals. AV Jack DC Jack AV Cable AC Adapter To AC Outlet AV Input Jack NOTE This camcorder is not correct as shown on TV Preparation: Turn off all units. L To display the camcorder's on-screen display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to be used with a television of a different standard.... 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set it to its AUX input...
... television signals. AV Jack DC Jack AV Cable AC Adapter To AC Outlet AV Input Jack NOTE This camcorder is not correct as shown on TV Preparation: Turn off all units. L To display the camcorder's on-screen display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to be used with a television of a different standard.... 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set it to its AUX input...
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Deleting/Protecting the Currently Displayed File After performing steps 1-2 3 Select [CURRENT]. Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. You can skip directly to the delete menu by selecting { or }. Sliding the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. If the data on the file. To delete them, release the protection first. • Once files are examples when performing [DELETE]. 1 Touch the MENU button. Check files before deleting. To select other operation (such as the data on the SD card may be deleted. Deleting/...
Deleting/Protecting the Currently Displayed File After performing steps 1-2 3 Select [CURRENT]. Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. You can skip directly to the delete menu by selecting { or }. Sliding the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. If the data on the file. To delete them, release the protection first. • Once files are examples when performing [DELETE]. 1 Touch the MENU button. Check files before deleting. To select other operation (such as the data on the SD card may be deleted. Deleting/...
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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]. 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 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]).
L To release protection Select the protected file in step 4 ("Deleting/Protecting Files" Z pg. 20). L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 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 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]).