GUIDEBOOK
MEMORY CAMERA
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this memory camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.
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 the
memory camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
NOTES:
• The rating plate and safety caution are on the
• The serial number plate is on the battery pack
• The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
mount.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
WARNING:
The battery pack and the camcorder with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fire or the Iike.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 ")
or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camcorder and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
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Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
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Trademarks
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Windows® is either registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Inc.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
• iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
• YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.
• Other product and company names included
in the U.S. and other countries.
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution
when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
If this symbol is shown, it is only
valid in the European Union.
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Easy Start Guide
Charge the Battery Before Recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Access lamp
blinks: Accessing files
Do not remove the AC adapter, the
battery pack or the SD card when
the lamp is blinking.
Open the cover
Battery Pack
The battery pack is not
charged at the time of
purchase.
CAUTION
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
• Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides
JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.
Insert the SD Card
Grip Adjustment
Press Power (
) button to turn off the camcorder.
Adjust the strap and fasten.
Grip Strap
Firmly insert the card.
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Slot A
1. Insert and remove the SD card only
while the power is turned off. Otherwise,
data on the card may be corrupted.
2. Format an SD card when using it for the
first time. (Z p. 58)
Fasten
Tab
• Do not pull the strap when you open
the fasten. Please pull the tab to
open it.
camcorder.
• Fasten the strap when you grip the
• When carrying the camcorder,
please be careful not to drop it.
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Date/Time Setting
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Open the LCD monitor to
turn on the camcorder
Power button (
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LCD monitor
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Select [YES] within
10 seconds
Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor. Then touch OK. (Z p. 9)
• When the message disappears, press
the power button for at least 2 seconds
to turn off the power, and then press it
again for at least 2 seconds.
• Touch the sensors with your finger. The
sensors do not function if you touch
them with your finger nail or with gloves
on.
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Select [CLOCK SETTING]
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CLOCK ADJUST
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
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Select the city closest to
the area where you use
the camcorder
AREA SETTING
GMT
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JAN.1. 2009 01:00AM
SET
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Select [ON] or [OFF]
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
OFF
JAN.1. 2009 01:00AM
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET
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Set the date and time
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time
➜: Moves the cursor to the right
OK: Clock starts
CLOCK SETTING
DATE
NOV
SAVE
TIME
1
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04
55
PM
GMT 0:00
QUIT
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Video Recording
CAUTION
• Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
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Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode
Select recording mode
The mode changes when
you press the button.
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Start recording
Press the START/STOP
button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.
The auto recording
indicator appears.
REC
Remaining space on
the SD Card
Video Quality
Record-standby
[ 4 h 59 m ]
0 : 0 4 : 0 1
REC
Recording
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Playing Back
Q
Select playback mode
The mode changes when
you press the button.
Select the desired file
Select (Touch OK)
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Index screen
VIDEO PLAYBACK
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Playback screen
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L To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 24)
L To view files on TV (Z p. 31)
CAUTION
Do not forget to make copies after recording!
• To copy files onto DVD discs (Z p. 45)
• To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 50)
• To play back a created DVD disc (Z p. 44)
• To edit files on your computer (Z p. 45)
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
EDITING
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
Still Image Playback ....................................25
File Search Function ....................................26
To Play Back MPG Files ..............................27
Manual Recording ............................... 28
Changing to Manual Recording Mode .........28
Backlight Compensation ..............................28
Manual Setting in Menu ...............................28
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV .............................. 31
Connection with TV......................................31
Playback Operation .....................................31
Managing Files ...................................... 32
Capturing a Still Image from a Video ...........32
Deleting Files ...............................................32
Protecting Files ............................................34
Viewing File Information ..............................35
Changing the Event Registration .................36
Trimming Files .............................................37
Playlists ................................................. 38
Creating Playlists .........................................38
Playing Back Playlists ..................................39
Other Operations of Playlists .......................39
COPYING
Copying Files ........................................ 40
Copying/Moving Files ..................................40
Using a DVD Burner ....................................41
Creating a DVD using a PC .........................45
Dubbing Files to VCR/DVD Recorder .......... 50
Using with a Portable Media Player .... 51
Turning on the Export Mode ........................51
Changing the Export Setting .......................51
Transferring the Files to PC .........................52
Uploading Files to Websites ................ 53
Turning on the Upload Mode .......................53
Upload Trimming ..........................................53
Uploading Files ............................................54
FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings ............... 55
Troubleshooting .................................... 59
Warning Indications ............................. 63
Cleaning ................................................ 65
Specifications ....................................... 66
Cautions ................................................ 68
Terms ..................................................... 72
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