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1 LYT2019-002A-MDear Customer 2 CAUTIONNOTES: •The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount For USA-CaliforniaOnly – special handling may apply See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Caution on Replaceable lithium battery Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate •Dispose of used battery promptly •Keep away from children •Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water CAUTION CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable WARNING: 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.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 9.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and Windows •MacintoshInc. is a registered trademark of Apple 4 Blinks: Accessing filesDo not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the SD card when the lamp is blinking Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase Blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) •Do not pull the strap when you open the fasten. Please use the tab to open it •Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder •When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it Grip strap Tab Fasten 5 Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK6 The mode changesThe auto recording when you press the indicator appears button Remaining space on built-in memory or SD card Video Record Quality standby 7 QSelect playback modeR Select the desired file S Select F(Touch OK) LTo perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z pg. 26) LTo view files on TV (Z pg. 33) Don’t forget to make copies after recording 8 JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENTIMPORTANT 1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP 2 GRANT OF LICENCE (1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement, JVC grants to You a (2) 3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM (3) 4 LIMITED WARRANTY 5 LIMITED LIABILITY 9 6 TERM7 EXPORT CONTROL 8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER 9GENERAL Victor Company of Japan, Limited CAUTIONS: •Use only the provided CD-ROM.Never use any other CD-ROMto run this software •Do not attempt to modify this software How to handle a CD-ROM •Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray •Do not bend the CD-ROMor touch its mirror surface Do not store your 10 Make a backup of important recorded dataMake a trial recording Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Precautions on handling batteries www.jvc.com When Using an SD Card 11 GETTING STARTEDAccessories Preparing the Remote Control Index Indications on LCD Monitor Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack Other Settings RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Checking the Remaining Battery Power Checking the Remaining Space on the Registering Files to Events Playing Back Files Manual Recording Change to Manual Recording Mode Backlight Compensation Manual Setting Menu USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV EDITING Managing Files Capture a Still Image from a Video Changing the Event Registration Playlists 12 COPYINGCopying Files After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: Using with a Portable Media Player Uploading Files to Websites FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings Troubleshooting Warning Indications Cleaning Specifications Cautions Terms QSlide your finger up and down on the sensor RSelect [SET]. (Touch OK.) To select an 13 AC AdapterRemote Control Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) Lithium Battery Attaching the Core Filter Release the stopper 3 cm (1-3/16") USB Cable: Wind once Preparing the Remote Control Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery Lock Tab (CR2025) Remote Sensor 15 CamcorderMENU ( EXPORT Button UPLOAD DIRECT DVD START/STOP Remote Control ZOOM W PLAYLIST Button X START/STOP Button YS. SHOT (SNAPSHOT) Button a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE Button INDEX DISP 16 During both Video and Still ImageDuring Video Recording Only Recording !Selected Operation Mode Indicator (Z pg. 30) 4 : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode #Effect Mode Indicator (Z pg. 32) $Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z pg. 32) % LED Light Indicator (Z pg. 24) * Recording Medium Indicator (Z pg. 62) SD : SD Card : Built-inmemory . Date/Time (Z pg. 19) / Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (Z pg. 31) 0 Backlight Compensation Indicator 1 Brightness Control Indicator (Z pg. 31) . : Photometry Area Control Indicator (Z pg. 32) 2 Shutter Speed (Z pg. 31) !Mode Indicator #EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z pg. 54) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Z pg. 56) & Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE) D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z pg. 58) ( Remaining Time ) MREC: (Appears during recording.) (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Z pg. 59) + Auto switch record media (Z pg. 59) , Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 22) - Wind Cut Indicator (Z pg. 59) . Event Indicator (Z pg. 25) During Still Image Recording Only #Focus Indicator (Z pg. 23) $Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z pg. 58) %Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 23) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z pg. 58) ) Self-TimerIndicator (Z pg. 58) 17 During Video PlaybackDuring Still Image Playback 18 Charging the Battery Pack1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter LTo check the remaining battery power See page LRequired charging/recording time (approx.) DC Jack v Arrow LTo detach the battery pack •You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter 19 [ON]: Clock is advanced one hour from the normal time which you set[OFF]: Deactivates the function Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [}] to set To reset the setting, select [QUIT] 20 Language SettingThe language on the display can be changed 4 Select [LANGUAGE] 5 Select the desired language LTo quit the screen Select [QUIT] Select [QUIT] Tripod Mounting Bottom of the Camcorder 21 Using an SD CardQInsert an SD card Preparation: Press Power (1) button to turn off the camcorder 1 Open the SD card cover 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first Clipped Edge 3 Close the SD card cover LTo remove an SD card Push the SD card once Push the SD card once After the card comes out a little, pull it out •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label RChange the recording medium SFormat an SD card when using it for the first time Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. (Z pg. 62) 22 RECORDING/PLAYBACKVideo Recording !(video) mode Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode Press the START/STOP button to start recording LTo stop recording Press the START/STOP again LTo view the last recorded scene LTo record a still image during video recording Press SNAPSHOT Press Approximate remaining time for recording appears LTo change the picture quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z pg. 58) LTo change the aspect ratio of the image (16:9/4:3) Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z pg. 59) 23 Still Image Recording#(still image) mode Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway LTo view the last recorded image Select A after shooting after shooting Selecting $ during playback deletes that image Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY] pg. 58) To record still images continuously Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE] The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused Press the SNAPSHOT button fully to take the photo/picture 24 (Continued)Zooming Zoom out Zoom in ! mode # mode LTo change the maximum zoom ratio (for ! mode only) LED Light 1 Touch MENU 2 Select [LIGHT] 3 Select the desired setting AUTO OFF Checking the Remaining Battery Power LTo return to the normal screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO 25 Checking the Remaining Space on the recording medium•Slide the mode switch to select ! mode Press the INFO button once (BUILT-INMEMORY) or twice (SD CARD) The maximum recording time is displayed for each video quality mode 1)Select the video quality 2)Select [SET] LTo Change the Recording Media 1)Press INFO to select Built-inMemory or SD Registering Files to Events 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT] 3 Select the event The selected event is displayed on the screen LTo cancel the event registration Select [CANCEL] in step Select [CANCEL] in step LTo search a file by the event See page 26 Video PlaybackPress PLAY/REC to select the playback mode Select the desired file To play back a few seconds from each select scene of the recorded videos LOperations during Video Playback On-screenbuttons LTo delete a video LTo change the number of thumbnails LSpeaker volume 27 Still Image PlaybackSlide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode LTo delete a still image Select $ LTo change the number of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) LOperations during Still Image Playback On-screenbuttons 28 The number of files in the group is displayed in the thumbnails29 Event Screen2 Select the [SEARCH EVENT] 4 Select the recording date To display all the files, select [ALL] 5 Select the file you want to play back LTo change the event registration of a file Playing Back MPG Files •Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode 2 Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] LTo return to the normal file playback mode Select @ 30 Change to Manual Recording ModeSelect [A/M] twice To return to the auto recording mode so that the indicator appears Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject by increasing the exposure In the manual recording mode; Select LTo cancel backlight compensation Select - again again Manual Setting Menu In the manual recording mode: 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING] 3 Select the desired menu 4 Select the desired setting 31 Adjusts the exposure andshutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject 32 @[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automaticallyB MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source the screen Keep touching the OK button until the B indicator starts blinking then stops blinking FINE CLOUD F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is used PHOTOMETRY AREA 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen 7 SPOT: Brightness for the specified spot is adjusted automatically 1 [OFF]: No effect is used J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old still images w EFFECT B/W MONOTONE movies CLASSIC FILM old movie atmosphere M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots * ! mode only TELE MACRO 1 [OFF]: Disables the function 0 ON: Activates the function 33 Connection with TVLTo connect using the AV connector Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 26, 27) LTo display camcorder’s on-screendisplay on TV 34 EDITING/PRINTINGCapture a Still Image from a Video Press SNAPSHOT when playback is paused •The continuous shooting function cannot be used to capture images •You cannot capture video during playback Deleting Files 2 Select [DELETE] Deleting the Currently Displayed File 3 Select [CURRENT] 4 Select [YES] You can select the previous or next file by selecting { or } 35 Deleting Selected FilesAfter performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 34) 3 Select [FILE SELECT] 4 Select the desired file and select $ •The * mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step •To check the content of the file, select [CHECK] 5 Select [EXEC] 6 Select [YES] Deleting All Files 3 Select [DELETE ALL] 36 Protecting Files2 Select [EDIT] 3 Select [PROTECT/CANCEL] Protecting the Currently Displayed File 4 Select [CURRENT] 5 Select [YES] Protecting Selected Files 4 Select [FILE SELECT] 5 Select the desired file and select 6 Select [QUIT] 7 Select [YES] LTo release protection Select the protected file in step 37 Protecting All FilesAfter performing steps 1-3 (Z pg. 36) 4 Select [PROTECT ALL] Press the INFO button LTo release protection of all files •FILE: File name •FOLDER: Folder name •DATE/TIME: •PB TIME (! mode): Playback time (length of the file) •SIZE (# mode): Image size •QUALITY: •PROTECT: LTo turn off the file information display Press INFO again 38 Changing the Event Registration3 Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.] Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File 5 Select the file you want to register 6 Select a new event To cancel the event registration, select [CANCEL] Changing the Event of the Selected Files 4 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE] 5 Select the first file of the range To preview scenes, select the file and select [CHECK] 6 Select the last file of the range 7 Select a new event 39 Trimming Files3 Select [TRIMMING] 4 Select the desired file 5 Select [SET] at the start point 6 Select [SET] at the end point 7 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE] 8 Select [YES] 9 Touch OK 40 Creating Playlists���������2 Select [EDIT PLAYLIST] 3 Select [NEW LIST] 4 Select an item and display files •[CREATE FROM SCENE]: Display all files individually •[CREATE BY DATE]: Display all the files listed by recording date •[CREATE BY GROUP]: Display all files listed by group •[CREATE BY EVENT]: 5 Select the file to add to playlist 6 Select the insertion point •To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 7 Select [SAVE] 8 Select [SAVE AND QUIT] •A maximum of 99 playlists can be created 41 Playing Back Playlists2 Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST] 3 Select the playlist LTo stop playback Select L LTo play back from the desired scene 1)In step 3, select [CHECK]. (The index screen for playlist appears.) 2)Select the desired scene Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist After performing steps 1-2(Z pg. 40) 3 Select [EDIT] 4 Select the playlist you want to edit To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8. (Z pg. 40) Deleting Playlist Original files are not deleted even if you delete the playlist After performing steps 1-2(Z pg. 40) 3 Select [DELETE] 4 Select a playlist you want to delete To delete all playlists at once, select [DELETE ALL] 5 When [DELETE PLAYLIST?] appears, select [YES] 42 COPYINGTypes of Copying and Connectable Device DVD Burner (CU-VD3/VD50) Copying/Moving Files You can copy or move files between built-inmemory and SD card •Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot •Make sure that enough free space is left in the copy/move destination medium 3 Select [COPY] or [MOVE] •[COPY]: •[MOVE]: 4 Select the direction [BUILT-INMEM } CARD] or [CARD }BUILT-INMEM] 43 5 Select the desired menu[COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]: Select this to transfer all files in the recording medium •[SELECT AND COPY]/[SELECT AND MOVE]: Select when you want to transfer the selected files 2)Select [EXEC] LTo stop the file transfer 1)Select [STOP] 2)When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES] Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW Regarding •Dual-layerdiscs cannot be used Regarding finalization after copying Connection with a DVD Burner Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the DVD burner • Refer also to the optional DVD burner’s instruction manual *Use the USB cable that came with the DVD burner 44 Backup All Files•Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner 1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL] 2 Select the desired menu •[ALL SCENES]: All files in the recording medium are copied •[UNSAVED SCENES]: 3 Select the desired disc number •If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are created •To preview scenes, select [CHECK] •mark shows that the disc is created already 4 Select [YES] or [NO] •[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group •[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date 5 Select [EXECUTE] •To cancel copying, select [STOP] Copying Video Files that Have Never Been Copied 2 Press the DIRECT DVD 3 Select [EXECUTE] •The DVD disc begins to be created. When [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK •To cancel the DVD creation, select [STOP] LTo quit the screen 1)Select [QUIT] 45 Selecting Files for Backup1 Select [SELECT AND CREATE] •[CREATE BY PLAYLIST]: 1)Select the desired list 3)Select [SAVE] •[SELECT FROM SCENES]: Select files individually Select files individually 1)Select the desired file. To select other files, repeat this process 2)Select [SAVE] •[YES] Displays the thumbnails by group •[NO] Displays the thumbnails by date 1) Select [QUIT] 2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES] on the file information display shows the date of copying the file, instead of the actual recording date LTo duplicate a disc The last creation date is displayed. (Up to 20 files) 1)In step 1, select [CREATE DUPLICATE] 2)Select the date and go to step LTo check whether the DVD disc was created properly In step 1, select [PLAYBACK] 46 LTo play back the created disc using the camcorder1)Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner 2)Turn on the camcorder first, than turn on the DVD burner 3)Select [PLAYBACK] 4)Select the desired folder 5)Select the creation date of the disc 6)Select the desired file. To return to the previous screen, select @ LDisc number “JAN.01.2009” and “JAN.15.2009” DVD1 JAN.01.000:0AM DVD JAN.1.000:1AM FEB.01.000:0AM FEB.0.000:1AM Title and chapter of created DVD JAN. 10. 2009: file 1 and 2 were recorded JAN. 11. 2009: file 3 and 4 were recorded Create a DVD Title JAN.10.2009 JAN Chapter Digest Playback 1 Load the created DVD on the DVD player 2 On the TV, Select [DIGEST PLAYBACK]* You can view the previous or next page by selecting £ / ¤ *The screen does not appear on the camcorder 3 The digest is played back continuously LTo normal playback / To the index menu 2)Select the desired item 47 Creating a DVD using a PCQInstalling the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista OS: Windows Vista® Home Basic (SP1) Home Premium (SP1) (32-bit, pre-installed) CPU: Either one of the following: •Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher •Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz or higher •Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.5 GHz or higher RAM:At least 1 GB Windows XP OS: Windows® XP RAM:At least 512 MB To check the PC specification Right-click on [Computer] (or [My Computer]) in the [Start] menu and select [Properties] •Make sure your PC has a recordable DVD drive appears 1 Click [Easy Installation] Follow the on-screeninstructions 2 Click [Next] 3 Click [Finish] Everio MediaBrowser icon is created on the desktop LTo see the Instruction Guide for Everio MediaBrowser 1)Double-clickthe icon of Everio MediaBrowser 2)Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser Help]. Click Click 48 RMaking Backup on the PC3 Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next] 4 Click [Start] 2 Select [BACK UP] LTo disconnect the camcorder from the 49 SMaking User Lists to Arrange the FilesMake backup on the PC 1 Double-clickicon and open the calendar 2 Select [Movies only] 3 Click [+] 4 Input the name of the new user list and click [OK] 5 Double-clickthe recording date The files recorded on the day are displayed 6 Drag the file and drop into the user list To add other files into the user list, repeat steps 5 and 50 TCopying Files to a DVD1 Select the user list and click [Create Disc] 2 Click [Select files individually] and click [Next] 3 Drag the file, and drop into the part at the bottom and click [Next] 4 Input the disc name, select the top menu style and click [Next] 5 Click [Start] 51 Folder Structure and Extensions52 Customer Support InformationJVC Pixela 53 Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD RecorderLTo connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing) 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode 3 Play back playlists on the camcorder LTo stop dubbing To hide the date or icons on the screen 54 Turning on the Export ModePress EXPORT twice LTo turn off the export mode Press EXPORT twice Changing the Export Setting 1 Press EXPORT 2 Select the file and select [LIB.] 3 Select [DONE] LTo cancel the export setting Select the file and press [LIB.] again 55 Transferring the Files to PCInstall iTunes® on a PC http://www.apple.com/itunes 1 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable 2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY] All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC LCannot export the file to iTunes® 56 Turning on the Upload ModeUpload Trimming •Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode Press UPLOAD twice The upload mode turns off each time recording is finished Touch MENU Select [UPLOAD SETTINGS] 4 Select [SET] at the start point 5 Select [SET] at the end point • To cancel the start point setting, select [CANCEL] 57 6 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE]Uploading Files 2 Select [UPLOAD] LCannot upload the file to YouTube™ 58 MENU SETTINGSSelect the desired menu Select the desired setting Mode MANUAL SETTING D LIGHT m REGISTER EVENT [OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC z SELF-TIMER SNAPSHOT [RECORD ONE SHOT]: CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: 8 SHUTTER MODE nVIDEO QUALITY [ULTRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY n IMAGE QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD 59 35X/OPTICAL / 40X/DYNAMIC* / [80XDIGITAL] / 800X/DIGITAL @ ZOOM���� OFF: Deactivates the function [ON]: Activates the function q DIS��� AGC: Electrically brightens the scene in dark GAIN UP place [AUTO]*: Automatically brightens the scene when it is dark. (Becomes brighter than [AGC]. The motion of a subject condition.) ! mode only [16:9]: Records videos in 16:9 size 4:3: Records videos in 4:3 size ! SELECT ASPECT RATIO oWIND CUT [OFF]: Deactivates the function ON: Activates the function AUTO SWITCH REC OFF: MEDIA [ON]: 60 l ON-SCREENDISPLAYSelect [ON-SCREENDISPLAY] on Video Playback or Image Playback Mode OFF / [DISPLAY ALL] / DISPLAY DATE ONLY DISPLAY DATE 5 SEC DISPLAY SETTINGS 9 LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] : CLOCK ADJUST ; DATE DISPLAY STYLE DATE STYLE: [month.day.year] / year.month.day / day.month.year TIME: 24h / [12h] B MONITOR BRIGHT sensor BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on the monitor C MONITOR BACKLIGHT regardless of the surrounding conditions STANDARD: Select this when saving the battery life [AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set to [BRIGHTER] when using outdoors and to the battery pack) Y BASIC SETTINGS [ DEMO MODE ( AUTO POWER OFF To turn the camcorder on again, close the LCD monitor and open it again when using the battery pack. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming \ OPERATION SOUND OFF: Turns off the operation sound [ON]: The melody sounds when any operation is performed 61 RECORD BUTTON& QUICK RESTART [ON]: If the LCD monitor is opened again within minutes, the camcorder starts quickly. The power consumption used for the 5 minute period after the than leaving the power on ] REMOTE OFF: Does not receive the signal from the remote control [ON]:Enables operation with the remote control YES: Performs this function UPDATE [NO]: Cancels this function Z FACTORY PRESET YES: Performs the function NO: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset CONNECTION SETTINGS % DISPLAY ON TV [OFF]: Does not display on TV ON: Displays on TV 62 VIDEO OUTPUT4:3 / [16:9] MEDIA SETTINGS Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO [BUILT- IN MEMORY] / SD CARD REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE [BUILT - IN MEMORY] / SD [FILE]: Initializes all files in the BUILT-INMEMORY FORMAT BUILT- IN MEM FILE + MANAGEMENT NO: the BUILT-INMEMORY , FORMAT SD CARD [FILE]: Initializes all files in the SD card the SD card YES: Performs this function. Select [OK] when ERASE BUILT- IN MEM completed 63 FURTHER INFORMATIONRefer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website The following phenomena are not malfunctions •The camcorder heats up when it is used for a long time •The battery heats up during charging •LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is recorded Power Display Trouble Action No power is supplied After the low temperature message is displayed, the power turns off when the camcorder warms up The remaining battery display is not correct The LCD monitor is difficult to see 64 RecordingPlayback Recording cannot be performed Recording stops by itself The recorded subject is too dark too bright Digital zoom does not work The focus is not adjusted automatically The color looks strange (Too bluish, too reddish etc) White balance setting cannot be activated The continuous shooting speed is slow Band of bright light appears on the LCD monitor Sound or video are interrupted Cannot find a recorded video/image Some functions cannot be used when playing When playing back video back a backup DVD through a DVD burner connected to the When playing back still image camcorder 65 Problems OtherThe camcorder operates slowly when switching between video mode and still image mode, or when switching the power on or off The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging The remote control does not work Cannot upload the file to YouTube™ Cannot export the file to iTunes® LTo reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally #Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. (Z p. 61) 66 IndicationSET DATE/TIME COMMUNICATING ERROR NOT FORMATTED FORMAT ERROR DATA DELETION ERROR BUILT-INMEMORY ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT RECORDING CANCELLED RECORDING FAILURE USE AC ADAPTER 67 VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILEIS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD PLAYBACK, RECOVER UNSUPPORTED FILE THIS FILE IS PROTECTED INSUFFICIENT SPACE NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS FILES HAS BEEN REACHED SCENE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED PLAYLIST QUANTITY EXCEEDS LIMIT NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAYLIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED DVD-RWDISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED FINALIZATION FAILED NO FILES 68 LTo clean the exteriorLTo clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor LTo clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper •Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol •Mold may form if the lens is left dirty 69 LFor general Power supplyPower consumption Approx. 1.8 W When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode Rated Current Consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature –20°Cto 50°C (–4°Fto 122°F) Pickup Lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor LED Light LFor video/Audio Recording/Playback format Format Signal format Recording mode (video) Recording mode (audio) LFor still image Image size Picture quality LFor connectors AV output USB Power requirement Output 70 Power supplyDC 3 Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use) Operating distance Within 5 m (16.4 ft) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32 F° to 104° F) Approximate recording time (for video) 42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm (1-11/16”x 5/8” x 3-5/8”) Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs) (incl. battery) Design and specifications subject to change without notice Approximate number of storable images (for still image) The Built-InMemory can record up to 9999 still images in either mode Mode 256 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 71 When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USAUSING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER Plug Adapter Battery Packs The supplied battery Terminals pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: •To avoid hazards ... do not burn burn ... do not ... do not modify or disassemble ... use only specified chargers •To prevent damage and prolong service life ... do not subject to unnecessary shock ... charge within the temperature range of 10°C ATTENTION: The battery you have purchased is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYfor information on how to recycle this battery Recording Medium •Do not splash the recording medium with water •Do not touch the metal parts LCD Monitor •To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ... push it strongly or apply any shocks ... place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the bottom • To prolong service life ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 72 Cautions (Continued)Main Unit • For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder’s chassis ... disassemble or modify the unit ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use ... place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing ... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the power plug or an AC wall outlet ... insert any objects in the camcorder • 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 • DO NOT leave the unit ... in places of over 50°C ... 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 lens to direct sunlight ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap • To prevent the unit from dropping • Fasten the grip belt securely Declaration of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MS130U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J Telephone Number: Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003du Canada 74 1833 21,62,66 13 26 44 20 16 22 43 24 © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1208YDR-YG-MD
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