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1. 4 Double click start htmi 5 Select the language by clicking the language button 6 Now you can see menus on the left side and instructions 4A DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA Advanced Operation Manual Microsoft Internet Explorer E n x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Qe A Osee v eros wes 2 62 2 wi 1E ine 16 Top Page RECORDING ENGLISH JVC DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA Advanced Operation Manual This manual include the advanced operations of the camera To read the contents use the table of the contents on the left or click the major titles below ADVANCED RECORDING ADVANCED PLAYBACK MANAGING FILES PLAY LIST PRINTING MENU SETTINGS gl E R3 intranet Cleaning the Camera Before cleaning turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treat2. Hand Strap Eyelet pg 12 Lens Cap Eyelet pg 12 GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording 4 Mia 0 fl 200x wL TUT s 1 250 TG B BRIGHT Te m T qp PES 11 TN Q novio e Manual Mode Indicator pg 19 Tele Macro Mode Indicator pg 28 3 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 20 28 4 Zoom Indicator pg 20 28 Iris Lock Indicator Appears when iris is locked Refer to the advanced operation manual c gt pg 32 Shutter Speed pg 31 Brightness Control Indicator pg 27 Battery Indicator 9 Date Time pg 27 Selected Medium Indicator pg 17 27 amp Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 31 2 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 31 3 Program AE Mode Indicator lt pg 31 White Balance Indicator pg 31 9 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 31 Backlight Compensation Indicator Appears when backlight compensation is engaged Refer to the advanced operation manual c gt pg 32 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator Appears when spot exposure control is engaged Refer to the advanced operation manual c gt pg 32 During Video Recording only il U Asin A o EM 5 CD Mode Indicator c pg 19 2 Wide Mode Indicator pg 28 Wind Cut Indicator pg 28 2 Picture Quality U ultra fine F f
3. e J When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction REFERENCES en 33 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON lt pg 18 The LCD monitor indications blink e Certain modes of wipe fader program AE effect DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Digital zoom does not work e ZOOM is set to 10X optical zoom gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X pg 28 Playback Playback cannot be performed e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium gt pg 17 e The battery CF card cover is open gt Close the cover and set the power switch to OFF then to gt e Playback starts but there is no picture on TV gt Set the TV s input mode or channel appropriate for video playback The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback or motion is choppy There are periods of silence during voice playback e f the surface of the hard disk is damaged it makes difficult to read data and these phenomena will appear This camera will make all possible efforts to read data but when such a state continues for some time and further playback is impossible i
4. Front Rear Terminals Make sure the camera s power is off 2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the arrow then open the battery CF card cover 3 When the eject button is pulled out as shown in the illustration push it once e The button is pushed in 4 To insert a CF card firmly insert it as shown in the illustration To remove a CF card push the eject button twice e The eject button comes out by pushing it once By pushing the eject button once again ejects the CF card 5 Close the battery CF card cover firmly until it locks NOTES e Read the cautions on CF card gt pg 38 Recording Medium e Before using the provided removable hard disk or a new CF card it is necessary to format it lt pg 27 e When the Battery CF card cover is opened or the SD card is removed while the power is on the power is automatically turned off to protect the data in the recording medium To turn on the power again close the cover and use the power switch ATTENTION e Do not insert or remove the CF card while the camera is turned on as this may cause the CF card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognize whether or not the CF card is installed e Do not squeeze the external covers of the CF card Inserting Removing an SD Card You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot See page 42 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera Clipped T SD card
5. pg 24 5h56m 12 55 01 L 1141111198989 R JI 98838 mara NOV 20 2005 11 30AM Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations Playlist playback effects and other functions are also available for enjoying many different types of playback Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM rx pg 32 ALL SCENES 01 NOV 10 05 11 30AM 02 NOV 15 05 11 00PM O3 NOV 25 05 11 10AM Editing Files on your PC USB 2 0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer With the bundled Cyberlink software you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE Direct Printing If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM c pg 32 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital media camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVI
6. DISPLAY fi QUALITY im WIDE MODE 4 Press AV to select IMAGE MODE and press Il 5 Press AV to select SD SLOT and press Pil 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen COPY MOVE bey NO RESET CY VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE iB voice MODE F FORMAT CLEAN UP GETTING STARTED 18 En GETTING STARTED Date Time Settings Angle Adjustment The date time is recorded on the picture at all times but Tilt the lens part at the most convenient angle The lens its display can be turned on or off during playback part can rotate 45 upward and downward lt pg 26 27 Set the power switch to or gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press AV to select DISPLAY oly CAMERA SETTING and press gt Il The sub menu Kl BASIC SETTEING appears E MEMORY CARD SETTING i GC DISPLAY QUALITY ig WIDE MODE A WIND CUT 4 Press AV to select CLOCK ADJUST and press I The month is highlighted amp SCENE COUNTER cock ADJUST 5 Press AV to input the month IX BRIGHT and press II Repeat to input DATE TIME the day year hour and minute 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camera is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first con
7. Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation REFERENCES en 39 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
8. To switch the medium to be played back see pages 26 and 27 3 Press M Il to start playback 4 To pause playback press I again To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume or towards W to turn down the volume To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused To select the file on the index display Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is paused so that the index display appears Then press AV to select the file and press IM Playback Operations High Speed Search Press lt lt or gt gt during playback Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press lt or P during playback or pause mode Deleting Voice Files Press 1 then press AV to select EXECUTE and press Pil e You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt e To delete multiple files at once see pages 26 and 29 Connecting to a TV or VCR Open the cover To AV connector S Video Audio Video Cable provided Q Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable O Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as shown in th
9. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada REFERENCES AO en REFERENCES Specifications Camera For general Power supply DC 11 V Using AC adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 4 9 W Approx 7 7 W Maximum when charging a battery Dimensions W x H x D 74 mm x 56 mm x 94 mm 2 15 16 x 2 1 4 x 3 3 4 Weight Approx 285 g 0 63 Ibs without battery removable hard disk lens cap and hand strap Approx 355 g 0 79 Ibs incl battery removable hard disk lens cap and hand strap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 3 6 CCD Lens F 1 8 to 2 2 f 4 5 mm to 45 mm 10 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 2830 5 mm LCD monitor 1 8 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Flash Within 2 m recommended shooting distance For video audio Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 PS Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Signal format NTSC standard Recording mode video ULTRA FINE 720 x 480 pixels 8 5 Mbps FINE 720 x 480 pixels 5 5 Mbps NORMAL 720 x 480 pixels 4 2 Mbps
10. lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside it How to Handle a CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service center be sure to bring your camera together with the removable hard disk If one of them is not included the cause cannot be diagnosed and the repair cannot be made properly The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Declaration of Conformity Model Number GZ MC200U Trade
11. the brightness control indicator appears Adjust the brightness of the display using lt gt then press II DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the power switch is set from OFF to e ON The date time is always displayed SCENE COUNTER OFF Disables the function ON Displays the counter during video mode CLOCK ADJUST r Date Time Settings lt pg 18 MENU SETTINGS 28 en MENU SETTINGS e e B Video Recording Menus CAMERA SETTING 1 Facory prese ZOOM 10X Only optical zoom is available up to 10X QUALITY 40X Digital zoom is available up to 40X Select the desired picture quality 200X Digital zoom is available up to 200X Mode Size pixels Bit rate TELE MACRO In order of the quality OFF Disables the function ULTRA FINE 720 x 480 8 5 Mbps ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a 720 x 480 5 5 Mbps distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft NORMAL 720x480 4 2 Mbps ECONOMY 352x240 1 5 Mbps OFF Disables the function D WIDE The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range WIND CUT OFF Disables the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind OFF The image in the dark will be recorded with no picture brightness adjustment ON The image in the dark will be brightened But the overall appearance may become grainy OFF Disables the function O
12. turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file Still Image Playback Zoom Lever MODE Power Gal Switch o MODE OFF e c M Lock Button Set the power switch to gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select ICI e A still image is displayed e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 26 and 27 3 Press lt 4 to display the previous file Press P gt to display the next file To turn on off the on screen display To check the file information Press INFO repeatedly To select the file on the index display Slide the zoom lever to W so that the index display appears Then press AV lt 1 gt to select the file and press I NOTES e Images shot and stored on the recording media with another device may not be played back correctly e You can zoom in out or rotate still images For details read the advanced operation manual lt pg 32 BASIC OPERATIONS en 23 Slide Show You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically Pertorm steps 1 2 in the left column 2 Press II to start the slide show e f you press V during the slide show files are displayed in descending order e f you press A during the slide show files are displayed in ascending order e To end the slide show press B Ill again To display the previous image Normal Playback gt gt To display
13. work with this camera Others are not guaranteed to work SO buy such products with caution Removable hard disks Microdrive from Hitachi JVC Microdrive CU MD04 CompactFlash cards By LEXAR SanDisk and Hagiwara Sys Com SD memory cards By Panasonic TOSHIBA and SanDisk e If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has already been recorded e Microdrive of 1 GB or less are not supported e MultiMediaCards are not supported e For video recording and continuous shooting of still images use a removable hard disk high speed CompactFlash card at least 40x speed or SD memory card at least 10 MB s ima Approximate recording time for video The numbers indicate minutes e Removable hard disk Quy 288 4G ULTRAFINE 30 0 FE 45 9 NORMAL 0 120 e SD Card CompactFlash Card Guaiy 328WB 256MB sizwS 1GB omamne 2 4 8 16 FINE FINE 3 6 12 24 economy io a 3 REFERENCES en 43 G Approximate number of storable images for still 4 Approximate recording time for voice image The numbers indicate minutes Removable hard disk e Removable hard disk imagesusuaiy 26B 4GB Quality FINE 320 STANDARD 960 ECONOMY 1960 e SD Card image size qualiy S2 MB 64 MB 255 MB 1GB m2s0xo60FNE 60 125 s50 2188 e CompactFlash Card image sizelqu
14. your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt 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 4 en 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 camera and to the u
15. 30 En MENU SETTINGS Still Image Playback Menus Factory preset rx Advanced operation manual DIRECT PRINT c Advanced operation manual EFFECT OFF SEPIA MONOTONE You can view still images with special image effects NOTE The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 29 f Voice Recording Menus Factory preset QUALITY Select the desired sound quality Mode In order of the quality 1 536 kbps STANDARD ECONOMY 512 kbps 256 kbps RECORDING LEVEL HIGH MIDDLE LOW Select the desired voice recording level NOTE The menu items of WIND CUT are the same as in the description on page 28 Voice Playback Menus Factory preset PLAYBACK SPEED NORMAL FASTPLAY SLOWPLAY Select the desired voice playback speed NOTE The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 29 Menus for Manual Recording MSET Menu MODE Switch Lock Button gt By Set the power switch to e while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select b l or 3 3 Press and hold gt B O so that M is displayed 4 Press v M SET The menu screen appears 5 Press lt gt to select the desired sub menu 6 Press gt II The sub menu appears 7 Press AV or lt I gt to select the desired menu item 8 Press I again Selection is complete e To return to the normal s
16. 40 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers Terminals REFERENCES en 37 e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e t is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack REFERENCES 38 en REFERENCES Recording Medium e Be sure to follow the guidelines below t
17. CE 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 CAUTIONS e This camera is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN VM200U battery pack and to recharge it or to supply power to the camera from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries EN 3 NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in
18. DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA JVC ENGLISH Basic Edition GETTING STARTED 6 BASIC OPERATIONS RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 19 GZ MC200 MENU SETTINGS 26 REFERENCES 32 CGSMASCOT To deactivate the demonstration set c S CAPSULE DEMO MODE to OFF pg 26 p adf For Customer Use Dd potey Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of AAS ET the camera Retain this information for future reference Model No INSTRUCTIONS This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the Serial No camera For more information read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML format in the CD ROM See page 32 for details EN LYT1332 001B 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Removable hard disk In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that record to DV tapes the removable hard disk is a new type of card media that enables extended hours of high resolution MPEG2 video recording lt pg 5 Various Recording Media and Modes Video and still images can be recorded to CompactFlash card CF card and SD memory card The removable hard disk provided or Microdrive is a type of CF card compliant with CF Type Il You can select the most suitable recording medium and mode for picture quality image size recording time and computer environment pg 42 Voice Recording Features The camera can be used as a voice recorder for audio recordings
19. E TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 18 e Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt pg 18 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD Appears when no recording medium is inserted in the selected slot pg 16 THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when an unformatted recording medium is inserted MEMORY CARD IS FULL Appears when the recording medium is full and recording is not possible CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt recording when the write protection tab on the SD card is set to the LOCK position REFERENCES en 35 THIS CARD IS NOT FOR RECORDING VIDEO Appears when a recording medium which is not capable of video recording is inserted Use the guaranteed recording medium to work with this camera lt pg 42 UNSUPPORTED FILE Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with this camera s file format NO VIDEO FILES STORED Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video playback NO IMAGE FILES STORED Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still image playback NO VOICE FILES STORED Appears if there are no voice files when you attempt voice playback THIS CARD IS NOT FOR CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Appears when the recording medium is not capable of
20. ECONOMY 352 x 240 pixels 1 5 Mbps Recording mode audio ULTRA FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps NORMAL 48 kHz 256 kbps ECONOMY 48 kHz 128 kbps CBR CBR VBR VBR Wan o For still image Image size 4 modes 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD For voice Format Linear PCM Recording mode FINE 48 kHz 1 536 kbps 16 bit stereo STANDARD 16 kHz 512 kbps 16 bit stereo ECONOMY 8 kHz 256 kbps 16 bit stereo For connectors AV S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 O analog C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KO analog stereo Headphone output 2 5 mm stereo USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Design and specifications subject to change without notice REFERENCES en 41 REFERENCES 42 en REFERENCES Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images e The number increases or decreases depending on the image size picture quality and other conditions lt pg 28 29 30 The first column in the table indicates the conditions e The provided 4 GB removable hard disk is indicated with mark ll Compatible recording media The following recording media have been guaranteed to
21. N Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the display SOUND OFF Turns off operation sound BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed ss MEMORY CARD SETTING VIDEO MODE Media selection can be set for each recording and playback CF SLOT SD SLOT node video Mi still image I0 or voice 8 CF SLOT SD SLOT CF SLOT The CF card is VOICE MODE selected as a recording dium CFSLoT SspsLtotT um SD SLOT SD card is selected as a recording medium CF SLOT SD SLOT You can format initialize a recording medium in the CF or SD slot e You have to format the provided removable hard disk or newly purchased CF cards and SD cards with this camera before using them This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium CLEAN UP CF SLOT SD SLOT Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use To regain the speed execute cleanup periodically COPY MOVE COPY MOVE You can copy or move still image files between recording media in CF and SD slots NO RESET VIDEO IMAGE VOICE By resetting the file number name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder MENU SETTINGS en 27 DISPLAY BRIGHT When this item is selected
22. N Compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification Video Playback Menus For the actual operations and details refer to the advanced operation manual Factory preset PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS EDIT RENAME DELETE You can create a play list and view your original video clips OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER B W WIPE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER You can view videos with various effects of scene transition EFFECT OFF SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE You can view videos with special image effects PROTECT CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL You can protect files from accidental erasure DELETE CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL You can delete unnecessary files MENU SETTINGS en 29 i Still Image Recording Menus Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD Select the desired image quality 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Select the desired image size SELF TIMER OFF 2SEC 10SEC By setting the self timer a still image is recorded 2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start stop button CONTINUOUS SHOOTING OFF ON r Continuous Shooting pg 22 80 160 Select the ISO sensitivity to the desired setting NOTE The menu items of TELE MACRO are the same as in the description on page 28 MENU SETTINGS
23. SIC OPERATIONS 20 En BASIC OPERATIONS Video Recording MODE Power Switch Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button 5 EI Lock Button Set the power switch to e while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select ddl e The camera is programmed to record videos on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 26 and 27 e To change the picture quality see pages 26 and 28 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress e Approximate remaining time for recording appears on the display 4 To stop recording press the recording start stop button again NOTES e f the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback video still image or voice for 5 minutes when using the battery pack the camera is turned off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again set the power switch to OFF then to e or gt When using AC adapter the camera enters the sleep mode the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off To cancel the sleep mode perform any operation such as zooming e When the camera heats up the REC indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the camera power and then wait until the camera cools down pg 36 e When sh
24. aliy 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1 GB REFERENCES Printed in Japan 2004 Victor Company of Japan Limited 1204HOH AL VP
25. an change the menu settings to customize your camera Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings E INFO Switch Lock Button Select the operation mode For Recording Menus Set the power switch to Le while pressing down the lock button located on the switch For Playback Menus Set the power switch to gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select pa video gy still image or voice 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item with AV and 1l e To return to the normal screen press MENU e To display the operation guide press INFO when the menu screen is displayed The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu e Even if the menu item is displayed some item cannot be set depending on the selected mode video still image voice recording playback In this case it cannot be advanced to sub menu or next menu NOTE Information on the following pages gt pg 26 31 are only excerpts of menu settings Refer to the advanced operation manual in the CD ROM for the full descriptions lt pg 32 Common Menus for All Modes Factory preset i BASIC SETTING PRESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset CANCEL Returns to menu screen without executing reset DEMO MODE OFF Disables the function O
26. continuous shooting Use the guaranteed recording medium to work with this camera gt pg 42 CLOSE COVER Appears when the recording medium cover is opened during file copy move operation NO MEMORY CARD Appears when recording media are not inserted to both of slots for file copy move operation NO SUPPORTED FILES Appears when there is no JPEG still image files to be copied or moved in recording media REFERENCES 36 En REFERENCES NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy move operation MEMORY CARD ERROR REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded recording medium Remove the medium once and insert it again or replace with another medium FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER COPYING WANTED DATA The file system of the recording medium may have a problem It is recommended to copy the data for backup then format the medium VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Press A V to select YES then press I to recover the video management file If the desired video file is not displayed on the video index screen in spite of the file recovery the file is moved to the EXTMOV folder Press the recording start stop button in the index screen to display MPG and then select
27. cording time Using AC Power Connect the AC adapter to the camera as shown in the illustration c pg 14 NOTE The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V ATTENTION e Before detaching the power source make sure that the camera s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camera malfunction e f a malfunction occurs by electrostatic discharge the power source should be terminated to reset the device About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camera GETTING STARTED 16 En GETTING STARTED i Inserting Removing a CF Card You can use a CF card CompactFlash card as a recording medium in the CF slot The removable hard disk provided or Microdrive is a type of CF cards See page 42 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera
28. creen press V M SET V M SET MENU SETTINGS en 31 Factory preset AUTO or 0 x6 or 2 EV Fine exposure adjustment is possible depending on the shooting condition For video recording For still image recording FOCUS AUTO 4 i manual If correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition use the manual focus mode AUTO MWB FINE CLOUD HALOGEN You can adjust the white balance setting manually or select an option AUTO 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 You can select the shutter speed depending on the subject and shooting condition Not available for still image recording If the flash is used 1 500 is also not available OFF SPORTS SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT Various programmed effects can be added to the scene EFFECT OFF SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE Creative effects can be added to the image MENU SETTINGS 32 EN REFERENCES For Advanced Operations Read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML format in the CD ROM for more information To access to the HTML files follow the procedure below Load the provided CD ROM onto your PC 2 Right click on the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window then click Open 3 Double click the Docs folder then double click the Manual folder e e I is Docs Manual start html
29. d to vibrations or jolts Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly Try recording again Otherwise clean up the recording medium MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY The recording medium cannot be played back correctly Try playback again CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE The operation is not available in the video mode Cautions AC Adapter When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 1
30. ded in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Removable Hard Disk The removable hard disk is a precision electronic device Be careful when handling it Cautions for external jolt or stress e After removing the disk from the camera store it by inserting into the supplied protective case e Do not press on the cover e Do not subject the disk to vibrations or sudden jolts Be especially careful to avoid sudden jolts when shooting or during playback e Do not affix stickers or write on the label e Do not apply strong pressure to the outside of the disk Also do not put it in your pants pocket or other location where it can be pressed on Cautions for temperature e The camera s protection circuit may work for the proper recording or playback when the camera s internal temperature rises or during usage in a cold location pg 36 e The camera and removable hard disk can heat up when used for an extended period However this is nota malfunction e The disk can heat up when used for an extended period Therefore do not remove it immediately from the camera EN 5 Other cautions e Condensation can cause the drive to break down If water is splashed on the drive make sure that it is completely dried before usage e Do not use replace or store the disk in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise e Do not turn of
31. e illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camera the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode BASIC OPERATIONS en 25 6 Start playback on the camera i pg 21 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 26 27 e Counter Set SCENE COUNTER to ON or OFF lt pg 26 27 Pressing INFO button also turns on off the displays NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 14 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camera without inserting a recording medium set the camera s power switch to then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camera is turned on e To connect the camera to a PC refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Dubbing to a VCR Perform step 1 to 6 above 2 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 3 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camera BASIC OPERATIONS 26 en MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings You c
32. ed cloth refer to the cautions of each product Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly gt To solve the problem follow the Instructions below at first gt f the problem is not solved reset the camera Refer to To reset the camera below gt f the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer E To reset the camera CD Press and hold MENU and MODE for approx 5 seconds The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically 2 If nothing happens set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply battery pack or AC adapter from the camera then put it back again Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly pg 14 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 14 Recording Recording cannot be performed e MEMORY CARD IS FULL appears gt Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files pg 16 29 e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium i pg 17 e The battery CF card cover is open gt Close the cover and set the power switch to OFF then to
33. eo Playback pi i 1 Mi p U x 60 Pe 1 55 23 VOLUME SINE era To 8 jcFl CD Mode Indicator pg 19 2 Play List Playback Indicator Appears when play list is oa 4 played back Refer to the advanced operation manual rx pg 32 9 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy pg 28 4 Playback Mode pg 21 gt Playback Il Pause P Forward High Speed Search 4 Reverse High Speed Search Ill Forward Slow Motion Il Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed Counter pg 27 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 17 27 9 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 31 Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt pg 29 During Still Image Playback o a 100 030 000000 l WA 4 11 30AM 8 6 CF NOV 10 2005 Mode Indicator pg 19 2 Folder File Number P Slide Show c pg 23 4 Battery Indicator Date Time pg 27 Selected Medium Indicator pg 17 27 During Voice Playback ICF PLAY DAC 100 0015 o L junii R Jd anan 9 WP QO ml e D 5 NOV 20 2005 MT 6 Playback Speed 9 normal 9 fast 9 slow pg 30 2 Selected Medium Indicator gt pg 17 27 8 Sound Quality 48 fine 16 standard 8 economy pg 30 4 Counter 5 Battery Indicator Date Time pg 27 Volume L
34. er on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit For safety DO NOT open the camera s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camera is not in use Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under O C or 32 F temperatures DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the
35. evel Indicator Playback Mode pg 24 gt Playback P Forward High Speed Search 4 Reverse High Speed Search Il Pause B Stop 9 Recording Level Indicator Folder File Number GETTING STARTED en 11 AC Adapter AP V14U Provided Accessories Battery Pack BN VM200U 3 S Video Audio Video Cable 4 USB Cable Removable Hard Disk 4 GB Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk 1 Hand Strap See page 12 for attachment Lens Cap See page 12 for attachment 9 CD ROM Audio Extension Cable for optional headphone see o9 page 13 for attachment Core Filter for cables See page 13 for attachment E i Hn Large S Video Audio Video Cable Medium USB cable Small audio extension cable and AC adapter s cord NOTES e In order to maintain optimum performance of the camera provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camera e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables e a GETTING STARTED 42 en GETTING STARTED Attaching the Hand Strap Thread the end of the strap through the eyelet 2 Pass the other end through the loop NOTE When carrying the camera pass your arm through the strap to prevent dropping the camera Tighten the strap at your wrist by sliding the buckle Attaching the Lens Cap To p
36. extension cable and 8 ae 3 cm 1 3 16 X AC adapter s cord Audio Extension Cable provided Wind twice e Wind the cable so that it is not slack GETTING STARTED 14 en GETTING STARTED Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the Power lock button located on the switch This camera s 2 way power supply system lets you 2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the arrow CD choose the most appropriate source of power Do notuse then open the battery CF card cover provided power supply units with other equipment 3 Insert the battery pack firmly into the battery pack mount until it locks into space as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery CF card cover firmly until it locks 5 Connect the AC adapter to the camera 6 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet The power charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started 7 When the power charge lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Open the cover Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera Charging the Battery Pack Battery CF Card Cover Power Lock Button Switch To detach the battery pack Open the battery CF card cover and remove the battery pack while sliding BATTERY in the direction of the arrow To DC WG lt connector BATTERY DE NG AC Adapter UY Battery pack Charging time 5 BN VM200U provided Approx 1 hr 35 min To AC outlet Battery Pack Pr
37. f the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or when otherwise accessing the recording medium e Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves e Since data must be read and written by the drive correctly the camera may be unable to shoot when the camera heats up such as during continuous shooting or when the camera is cooled down during usage in a cold location To fix this problem follow the messages displayed on the screen i gt pg 36 e To maintain high performance perform check disks error checks using your computer on a regular basis Use a USB cable to connect the camera and PC and then perform the check disk on the removable hard disk using the same procedure as a regular local disk C drive Refer to the instruction manual of your PC for check disks e Clean up the disk regularly to maintain high performance pg 27 Also read Recording Medium on page 38 Be careful to completely delete data when discarding or giving away the removable hard disk When recording data is formatted or deleted on the camera this only modifies the file management information and the data is not completely erased When discarding or giving away the removable hard disk to prevent problems caused by the release of sensitive information it is extremely important that the customer take responsibility to erase all recorded da
38. function gt By recording with DIS activated this can be avoided rx pg 28 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e n places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor lt pg 18 27 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor e The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the picture This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 96 The SD card cannot be removed from the camera Push in the SD card a few more times Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 27 Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen rawa Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wa nam v 7 4 60 7 High Exhausted e As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically SET DAT
39. he lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to OFF pg 28 The continuous shooting speed of still images is slow e The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots when using certain recording medium or under certain recording conditions Other problems The power charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F pg 37 e The battery CF card cover is open gt Close the cover pg 14 The data process is too slow after the power is switched on or the mode is changed e There is a large number of still images approx 1 000 or more stored in the recording medium gt Copy the stored files to a PC and delete them from the recording medium SET DATE TIME appears e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased gt Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery Then set the date time pg 18 Files cannot be deleted e Files are protected gt Remove protection from the files and delete them lt pg 29 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a mal
40. ine N normal E economy pg 28 Remaining Time lt pg 20 42 Counter pg 27 REC Appears during recording lt pg 20 Ol Appears during record standby mode pg 20 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt pg 28 During Still Image Recording only Tas m e hi 0 0 pomo CD Mode Indicator pg 19 amp Focus Icon pg 22 3 Image Size 1600 1600 x 1200 1280 1280 x 960 1024 1024 x 768 640 640 x 480 pg 29 2 Picture Quality FINE fine and STANDARD standard pg 29 Flash Indicator Appears when flash mode is engaged Refer to the advanced operation manual 17 pg 32 Remaining Number Of Shots lt pg 43 Continuous Shooting Mode c pg 22 Shooting Icon pg 22 Appears during shooting Self Timer Recording Indicator gt pg 29 GETTING STARTED gu 9 During Voice Recording bhb m 12 55 n E 9 kana DM LLL O NOV 20 2005 11 30AM D Remaining Time lt pg 43 2 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 17 27 8 Sound Quality 48 fine 16 standard 8 economy pg 30 Recording Level Y high 2 middle N low pg 30 Wind Cut Indicator pg 28 Counter Battery Indicator Date Time pg 27 9 Microphone Input Level Indicator Recording Mode 9 Record 6 Record standby GETTING STARTED 10 En GETTING STARTED During Vid
41. nect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camera Note that the camera can be used without setting the date time Operation Mode To turn on the camera set the power switch to Le or gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e The power charge lamp turns on To turn off the camera set the power switch to OFF l Power Switch Mode Lamp 3 gt mm Lock Button 2 MODE Power Charge Lamp Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power switch MODE and gt gt m m buttons 1 Power Switch Position Set the power switch for recording e or playback while pressing down the lock button Playback _ Ge Recording s Power off orr e Power Switch BASIC OPERATIONS en 19 2 Recording Playback Mode Press MODE to select the recording playback mode The selected mode lamp lights up wt Video mode F pg 20 21 Ca Still image mode pg 22 23 4 Voice mode pg 24 3 Auto Manual Mode Press gt EY U to switch the auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator Mj appears on the LCD monitor Auto mode You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual mode Manual recording is possible by setting various functions BA
42. o files into the PC and use the provided software to combine the files When the combined file is used to record a DVD it will have the same clean joints between scenes as a commercial DVD Refer to How To Create DVDs simply for more about DVD creation e The date and time are not displayed during video playback The recording start date and time can be checked in the file information by pressing INFO when playback is paused e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker or headphones Various Playback Operations High speed search Press lt lt or gt P during playback e Each press of the button increases the search speed for each direction 60x to 60x Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press lt or gt gt during playback or pause mode Frame by frame playback Press lt lt or gt P during pause mode e Each press of the button advances reverses the still picture frame by frame Slow motion playback Press lt lt or gt P for 2 or more seconds during pause mode Deleting Video Files Press 1 then press V to select EXECUTE and press Pil e You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt gt e To delete multiple files at once see pages 26 and 29 BASIC OPERATIONS 22 EN BASIC OPERATIONS Still Image Recording MODE Power Switch Lock Button Set the power switch to Le while pressing down the lock b
43. o prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the recording medium or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the disk with water Do not use replace or store the disk in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or when otherwise accessing the recording medium Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your PC JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage A malfunction may cause the recording medium to fail to operate properly JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents LCD Monitor To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camera with LCD monitor on the bottom To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camera the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave pow
44. ooting continuously shooting is automatically stopped when a file size of 4 GB is reached U 0h56m 0 04 01 REC e f data cannot be recorded or saved properly the video files are not saved to the SD_VIDEO folder for regular video Instead the files are saved to the EXTMOV folder used for saving files created on the PC To play back these files see Playing back files created on the PC lt pg 21 e There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image even if the same subject is shot e To turn the operation sounds off see page 26 e For approximate recording time see page 42 Looming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the zoom lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the zoom lever towards W W Wide angle T Telephoto e The further you slide the zoom lever the quicker the zoom action e Refer to the advanced operation manual for details pg 32 Deleting Files If you press i during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted e However if the recording mode video still image or voice is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file Video Playback Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button Set the power switch to gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select
45. optional LD Label QI gl di M Protection Tab Card Cover MEMORY CARD Make sure the camera s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To insert an SD card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To remove an SD card push it once After the SD card comes out of the camera pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the SD card from being recorded over To record on this SD card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before inserting it NOTE Before using a new SD card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 26 27 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognize whether or not the SD card is installed GETTING STARTED en 17 A Selecting Recording Medium Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback Example When recording still images to an SD card Set the power switch to Le or gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press AV to select MEMORY CARD SETTING and press Il DIS CAMERA SETTING i BASIC SETTING eis MEMORY CARD SETTING
46. otrusion Power Charge Lamp NOTES e When the Battery CF card cover is opened or the SD card is removed while the power is on the power is automatically turned off to protect the data in the recording medium To turn on the power again close the cover and use the power switch e It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the power charge lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camera then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 4 in Charging the Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time GETTING STARTED gw 15 NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or record standby mode is engaged repeatedly e Playback mode is engaged repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned re
47. rotect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration NOTE Es To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera GETTING STARTED en 13 Attaching the Core Filter 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces S Video Audio Video USB cable audio extension interference cable cable and AC adapter s cord Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper NOTES 2 l e Take care not to damage the cable Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter to the camera S Video Audio Video cable e e Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter How to Use the Audio Extension Cable as shown in the illustration When using optional headphones connect to the provided audio extension cable with a core filter attached then connect the audio extension cable to the camera The core filter reduces interference 3 cm 1 3 16 Core filter large E 1 1 Open the cover Wind once USB cable audio extension cable and AC adapter s Headphones cord Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core Filter Core filter medium USB cable 5 small audio
48. s e The index screen for videos appears The image appears on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 26 and 27 3 Press AV lt I gt to select the video file you want to play back 4 Press gt I to start playback 5 To pause playback press B Il again To return to the index display Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is paused To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume or towards W to turn down the volume To turn on off the on screen display Press INFO repeatedly To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused Playing back files created on the PC Video files created on the PC are located in the EXTMOV folder Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE BASIC OPERATIONS en 21 To play these video files press the recording start stop button while the index screen is displayed in step 2 and then proceed to step 3 after MPG is displayed e The fast forward rewind slow frame by frame playback and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the EXTMOV folder NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV t pg 25 e At the junctions between scenes the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted However this is not a malfunction e To join scenes cleanly load the vide
49. sation or spot exposure control Refer to the advanced operation manual c pg 32 Forward Search Button gt P lt pg 21 Right Button lt pg 26 Auto Manual Mode Switch m m pg 19 2 Forward Skip Button V gt P1 pg 21 Down Button V pg 26 Manual Set Button M SET pg 31 43 Information Button INFO Used to display the file information Refer to the advanced operation manual rx pg 32 Menu Button MENU pg 26 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers D USB Universal Serial Bus Connector Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide p Headphone connector pg 13 D S Video Audio Video Output Connector AV pg 25 p DC Input Connector DC lt pg 14 GETTING STARTED y 7 Indicators 9 n2 0 21 n2 ine Mode Lamp pf video 3 still image amp voice pg 19 Power Charge Lamp c pg 14 19 Access Lamp Lights up or blinks when you access to any files Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack AC adapter while accessing to files during recording or playback Tally Lamp Lights up while recording is in progress rx pg 20 Other Parts Stereo Microphone Speaker pg 21 LCD Monitor Battery CF Card Cover lt pg 14 16 Flash Sensor Camera Sensor Flash Lens SD Card Cover MEMORY CARD c pg 16 Tripod Mounting Socket
50. ser Carrying or holding the camera 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 camera CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 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 ALO S Oe 5 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 liq
51. t will stop automatically REFERENCES Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the manual mode gt Set focus to the automatic mode gt pg 31 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation gt Clean the lens and check the focus again gt pg 32 The color of the image looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Try manual white balance adjustment Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM pg 32 34 en REFERENCES The recorded image is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Try backlight compensation Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM c pg 32 The recorded image is too bright e The subject is too bright Set P AE to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 31 White balance setting cannot be activated e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode before setting white balance gt pg 31 The black amp white fader does not work e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode pg 31 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to ON gt f you want t
52. ta Some recommended methods of erasing data include using a commercial data removal program or using a hammer or strong magnet to physically or magnetically destroy the data on the hard disk so that it cannot be read JVC shall not be responsible for any personal data that is released 6 en GETTING STARTED Index The top buttom left or right sides of the p I1 AM lt i gt button can be gt gt pressed to operate like a lever The E explanation pressing A in this instruction manual means moving the 9 IA V I button in the A direction e e e OFF e ATTENTION e Be careful not to cover Bl Eid El and El during shooting e Be careful not to cover Hl during playback Controls D Lock Button pg 19 2 Mode Button MODE lt pg 19 Power Switch OFF e gt J pg 19 Battery CF Card Cover Open Switch OPEN lt pg 14 16 5 Delete Button 17 pg 21 23 24 Zoom Lever T W pg 20 Speaker Volume Control lt pg 21 Recording Start Stop Button pg 20 Reverse Search Button lt 4 pg 21 Left Button lt pg 26 Flash Button 4 Used to change the flash mode Refer to the advanced operation manual c pg 32 9 Play Pause Button gt H lt pg 21 Reverse Skip Button I pg 21 Up Button A pg 26 Backlight Compensation Button E Spot Exposure Control Button Used to engage backlight compen
53. the desired file NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER The data cannot be recorded properly or the video management file is deleted or not found The extension of the corresponding video file is changed from MOD to MPG Video files have been moved to MPEG EXTMOV folder PLAY LIST S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN REMAKE PLAY LIST AGAIN The management information of play list is broken Create the play list again NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK The video files registered in the play list do not exist Some of the scenes may not be played back REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS EMPTY THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED There is no scenes registered in the play list The play list will be deleted CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS GOING UP TURN CAMERA OFF PLEASE WAIT The temperature of the camera is too high Turn off the power then wait for a while CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW KEEP CAMERA POWER ON PLEASE WAIT The temperature of the camera is too low Keep the power on and wait for a while RECORDING FAILURE e Performance of recording medium is poor Use the Cleanup function CLEAN UP in the menu e The writing speed of recording medium is slow or the recording medium is corrupted Use the recording medium to which the operation is guaranteed See page 42 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera e The recording medium was subjecte
54. the next image Slide Show Deleting Still Image Files Press J then press AV to select EXECUTE and press Pil e You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt D e To delete multiple files at once see pages 26 and 29 BASIC OPERATIONS 24 en BASIC OPERATIONS I Voice Recording Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button gt gt 4 aa Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select 9 e The camera is programmed to record voice on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 26 and 27 e To change the sound quality and recording level see pages 26 and 30 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 4 To stop recording press the recording start stop button again The camera re enters the record standby mode NOTE For approximate recording time see page 43 Deleting Files If you press Qi during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted e However if the recording mode video still image or voice is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file i Voice Playback Set the power switch to gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select e To change the playback speed see pages 26 and 30 e
55. uid 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 Before Using this Camera This camera is designed exclusively for CompactFlash Card CF card and SD Memory Card The removable hard disk provided or Microdrive is a type of CF card compliant with CF Type Il This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD VIDEO format Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camera 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 Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly Also read Cautions on pages 37 to 39 e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc in the United States and or other countries GAY MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan Copyright 2001 HI CORPORATION All rights reserved e Other product and company names inclu
56. utton located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select 3 e The camera is programmed to record still images on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 26 and 27 e To change the image size and picture quality see pages 26 and 29 3 Press the recording start stop button The still image is recorded e To check how the image looks before recording press the recording start stop button halfway and hold The indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release the recording start stop button To record it on the recording medium press the recording start stop button fully NOTES e There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image even if the same subject is shot e To turn the shutter sound off see page 26 e For approximate number of storable images see page 43 Continuous Shooting Keeping the recording start stop button pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 0 3 seconds To use this function set CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to ON pg 26 29 e Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium Deleting Files If you press i during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted e However if the recording mode video still image or voice is switched or the power is
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