JVC LYT2308-002A-M manual

LYT2308-002A-M

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA				CHARGING THE BATTERY
AC Adapter	Battery Pack	Remote Control	USB Cable	A Close the LCD to turn Off the Power
AP-V20U*	BN-VF815U	RM-V760U	(Type A - Mini Type B)
				B Open the battery cover and insert the	C Connect AC adapter into DC
				battery pack	connector

Easy Start Guide

This easy start guide is designed to navigate you to using your new Everio quickly. Please refer to the owner’s manual for a detailed listing of features.

For more details on operating this product, please refer to the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website: http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

For additional online video tutorials, please visit:http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp

For more details on operating this product, please refer to	Accessories
the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website:
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
For additional online video tutorials, please visit:
http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp
Customer Care Center
TOLL FREE 1-800-252-5722
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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA

Product Name*				Description
Battery Pack		• Provides a longer recording time than the battery				Started
• BN-VF815U		pack that comes with this unit or it can also be used
• BN-VF823U		as a spare battery pack.
Battery Charger		• Enables the battery pack to be charged without
• AA-VF8U		using this unit.
* To order any of these accessories please visit www.store.jvc.com or call 1-800-252-5722
TYPES OF USABLE SD CARDS
Memory Cards				A Video	B Still images
	Capacity			3D Mode	3D (1920x1080/	Getting
				AVCHD (TXP)	16:9)
			256 MB	–	–
SD Cards	Supports 256 MB		512 MB	–	120
	to 2 GB
			1 GB	–	250
			2 GB	–	500
			4 GB	30 m	1000
SDHC Cards	Supports 4 GB to		8 GB	1 h	2200
<SD High capacity>	32 GB		16 GB	2 h	4400
			32 GB	4 h 10 m	4999
SDXC Cards	Supports max.		48 GB	6 h 10 m	4999
<SD Extended capacity>	64 GB		64 GB	8 h 20 m	4999

Note: Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer	Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk
Video A	Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) / Class 4 or higher
	compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) / Class 4 or higher
	compatible SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)
	(When recording with image quality “THR”, Class 10 is
	recommended. (Class 6 or higher is required.))
	(When recording with image quality “UXP”, Class 6 or higher is
	recommended.)
Still Image B	SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) /
	SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)

• Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss.

D Connect the AC adapter to outlet Cover

	Charging in progress:
	Blinks
AC Adapter	Charging finished:
To AC Outlet	Goes out
	Charging	Continuous Recording		Actual Recording
Battery Type		3D		3D
	Time		2D		2D
		AVCHD/MP4(MVC)		AVCHD/MP4(MVC)
BN-VF815U (Supplied) 2 h 40 m 2 h/1 h 45 m			2 h 35 m	1 h/55 m	1 h 20 m
BN-VF823U	3 h 40 m 3 h 05 m/2 h 40 m		1 h 55 m	1h 35 m/1 h 20m	3 h 50 m

Note: The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.• The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).CAUTION

•Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.

INSERTING THE SD CARD*

A Turn off this unit. B Open the cover and insert an SD card.

•Turn off the camcorder by pressing the B button for about 2 seconds.BBotton Label* SD card not included

USING THE ICON BUTTONS/THUMBNAILS

There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following are some examples.

ATap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make selection.

BDrag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.Example:

			Recording Screen			Playback Screen		Index Playback Screen
Screen				00:01:23			00:12:34		2011
		CHANGING MENU SETTINGS
Touch
	Select an item from the menu screen.
	A Tap MENU on the touch screen to display the main menu.
the						Tap
			VIDEO
	B Tap the desired selection on the touch screen.
			• Tap ∧ or ∨ to scroll the pages.
Using					Tap
			TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF
			SMILE LEVEL		Common (Q) menu
			DIS
			GAIN UP

• Selections are also available in the Common (Q) menu.

RECORDING FILES
A Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.
B Open the lens cover by sliding the switch down.
C Verify that the unit is in the recording mode.	3 1 4	2
• If in the playback mode, tap qto switch.
• The mode changes between recording and
playback with every tap.
D Press the A/B button on the unit to select
the video or still image mode.

The Mode will be displayed in the LCD.

RecordingFiles	VIDEO RECORDING		RecordingFiles (cont.)
		when focused
		Zooming
		(Wide angle)	(Telephoto)
		Press to Start Recording
	The information below will be	• Press again to Stop Recording.
	displayed on the LCD during
	recording.	Recording Media
	AM10:10	Battery Indicator
		Intelligent Auto Mode
	0:00:00 [000:22]	Remaining Recording Time
		Scene Counter
	3D/2D Video Quality
	Mode
	STILL IMAGE RECORDING
		Press halfway to focus
		Lights up in green
		Press fully to take still image
		Lights up during still
		image recording

3D/2D Mode				Recording Media
Shutter Speed		AM10:10		Battery Indicator
Image Size				Intelligent Auto Mode
Focus
Recording in Progress				Remaining Number of Shots
	[		8]

RECORDING 3D IMAGES

3D images can be recorded and played back on this unit.

Preparation

Switch to the 3D mode by pressing the 3D button such that “3D” is displayed on the

– Always check available memory space and battery power in advance.

screen.

– Make sure your battery is fully charged.

– A spare battery may be useful.

Stabilizing Your Picture

Try these tips to improve the image:

– Look for a place to sit down and take your video.

Techniques

– Look for something you can set your camera on.

– If you must zoom during a recording, treat it as a special effect and zoom slowly.

3D Recording Formats

– Consider using a tripod or a monopod to further steady your video.

There are 2 types of 3D recording formats. By default, “3D VIDEO REC FORMAT” in the

Camera Movement

menu is set to “AVCHD”. To change the setting to “MP4(MVC)”, refer to the Detailed User

The most enjoyable and professional looking videos generally have very little camera

Guide.

movement

AVCHD

Higher 3D playback compatibility

– Treat all movements as a special effect.

MP4(MVC)

Higher 3D video quality

– If you must move the camera, do it slowly.

• Videos recorded in MP4(MVC) format can only be played back in 3D by this unit.

Zooming

• By dubbing videos recorded in AVCHD format to a Blu-ray recorder, the left and right

images can be recorded or played back separately.

As a general rule, your video will look better if you zoom the lens before you start your

Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder

Shooting Distance During 3D

recording:

– Focus on the subject first, then begin recording.

During 3D Recording

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– When in doubt, let the recording continue longer.

– It is much easier to edit unneeded material later.• The use of a tripod is recommended.3D LCD Monitor

3D images are supported on the camera’s LCD monitor. Press the “3D/2D” button on the touch screen to change the display on the camera’s LCD monitor between 3D and 2D.