JVC GZ-HM400 инструкция обслуживания

EN HD MEMOR Y CAMERA Z page 1 - 44 Z page 45 - 94 INSTR UCTIONS Adv anced INSTR UCTIONS GUIDEBOOK U GZ-HM400 ENGLISH T o view the INSTR UCTIONS , click belo w . T o view the Adv anced INSTR UCTIONS , click below .[...]

INSTR UCTIONS EN HD MEMOR Y CAMERA Dear Customers Thank you f or purchasing this camcorder . Before use , please read the saf ety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No . (located on the bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack m[...]

2 EN Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK DO N OT O PEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO US ER-SERVICEA BLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SE RVICE PERSONNEL. The lightn ing fla sh with a rrowhead symbol , withi n an equila teral triang le, is intend ed to alert t he user to[...]

3 EN IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follo w all instr uctions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any v entilation openings. Install in accordance with the manuf acturer’ s instr uctions. 8. Do not install near a[...]

4 EN Easy Star t Guide CA UTION Fire or injury may result if batteries NO T approved b y JVC are used. Onl y use the batteries specified on page 41. Charge the battery before recor ding T ur n off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. P ower/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Battery Pack AC Adapter T o A C Outlet (110V[...]

5 EN Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder R Select [YES] within 10 seconds • When the message disappears, press the power b utton for at least 2 seconds to turn off the power , and then press it again for at least 2 seconds. • T ouch the sensors with your finger . The sensors do not function if you touch them with [...]

6 EN Video recor ding CA UTION Before recor ding an impor tant scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. S Start recording Press the ST ART/ST OP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. Remaining space on the recording media Video Quality Record-standby Recording Q Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode R Select [...]

7 EN Pla ying back T o perform operations such as forwar d search or rever se search ( Z p. 22) T o view files on TV ( Z p. 24)   CA UTION Do not for g et to make copies after recording! • T o copy files onto discs ( Z p . 26) • T o dub files to a VCR/D VD recorder ( Z p. 28) • T o edit files on your computer ( Z p . 29) Q Select pl[...]

8 EN Contents Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjo y your CAMCORDER. For more details on the oper ations, refer to the Adv anced INSTRUCTIONS in the supplied CD-ROM. In order to view the Adv anced INSTRUCTIONS , Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader TM or Adobe ® Reader ® must be installed. Adobe ® Reader ® can be loaded from Adobe’ s web site: http://www .a[...]

9 EN Read This First! Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy y our impor tant recorded data to a D VD or other recording media for stor age. JVC will not be responsible for an y lost data. Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play bac k the recorded data to chec[...]

10 EN AP-V21U BN-VF815U A C Adapter Battery Pac k Component Cable A V Cable L Y37115-001A USB Cable Shoe Adapter RM-V751U CR2025 Remote Control Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control. CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use the pro vided cables f or connections. Do not use any other cables. Accessories GETTING ST AR TED Shoe Adapter A[...]

11 EN Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remov e the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area NOTE The transmitted beam ma y not be effective or may cause incorrect oper ation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. T o Reinser t the Batt[...]

12 EN Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 2 , 3 , 5 , and C during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. GETTING ST ARTED[...]

13 EN Remote Control Q Infrared Beam T ransmitting Window R ZOOM ( T / W ) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button U Left Button V Back Button W PLA YLIST Button X ST ART/ST OP Button Y S.SHO T(SNAPSHOT) Button Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button b PLA Y/P A USE/SET Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button f INDEX Button* [...]

14 EN Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording 4 : 5 5 P M DEC. 24. 2009 ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator ( Z p . 19, 20) @ : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Scene Select Indicator $ Effect Mode Indicator % White Balance Indicator & T ele Macro Mode Indicator ( Zoom Indicator ( Z p. 21) ) Recording Medium Indicator [...]

15 EN During Video Playback 8 4:55 PM DEC. 24. 2009 ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator $ Playlist Pla yback Indicator (Appears when playing bac k a playlist.) % Quick Re view Indicator ( Z p. 19) : Digest Playback Indicator & Video Quality ( Counter ) Playbac k Mode F : Playbac k Q : P ause K : Forw ard Search J : Rev erse Search[...]

16 EN Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery P ack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder . 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the A C adapter . • The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has star ted. • When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U 1 h 50[...]

17 EN 7 Select [ON] if daylight sa ving time is observed. 8 Set the date and time. Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [ & ] to set. 9 Select [SA VE]. T o reset the setting, select [CANCEL]. Setting the cloc k to local time when traveling After performing steps 1 - 4 ( Z p. 16) 5 Select [AREA SETTING]. 6 Select the city clos[...]

18 EN Other Settings Using an SD Card The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in memory when it is shipped from the factory . Y ou can change the recording medium to an SD card. • Operations are confir med on the f ollowing SD cards. - P anasonic - TOSHIBA - SanDisk - A TP Video recor ding: Class 4 or higher compatib le SDHC card (4 G[...]

19 EN SNAPSHO T Video Recording Recor ding Files RECORDING/PLA YBACK Press PLA Y/REC to select the recording mode. Press ST ART/ST OP to star t recording. Y ou can also star t/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor . (On-screen recording control) T o stop recording Press ST ART/ST OP again. T o view the last recorded scene Select A wh[...]

20 EN Recor ding Files (Continued) Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press PLA Y/REC to select the recording mode. Press and hold SNAPSHO T halfway . The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHO T fully to take a still image. NOTE • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the pow[...]

21 EN Zooming Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Zoom in Zoom out T : T elephoto W : Wide angle Y ou can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor . (On-screen z oom control) Zoom ratio (f actor y-preset) ! mode # mode [10X/OPTICAL] [10X/OPTICAL] T o change the maximum zoom ratio ( ! mode only[...]

22 EN Pla ying Back Files Video Playbac k Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press PLA Y/REC to select the playbac k mode . The index screen appears . Select the desired file. T o move to the previous or next pa ge T ouch [ ] or [ ] for ov er a second. T o play back a fe w seconds from the beginning of each video T ouch [ ]. NOTE • [...]

23 EN T o move to the previous or next pa ge T ouch [ ] or [ ] for ov er a second. T o delete a still image Select $ . T o change the number of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/12 thumbnails) Mov e the zoom lev er to [W]. T o zoom in the image during playback (Remote Control Onl y) Press T on the remote control. • Press ¡ , ¢ , £ , ¤ on the remote co[...]

24 EN This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Connection with TV Y ou can output videos from the HDMI connector , COMPONENT connector, or A V connector . Select the connector that best suits your tele vision. Preparation: T urn of[...]

25 EN T o connect using the A V connector NOTE Change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to suit the screen size of y our television.  Playbac k Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 T urn on the camcorder and the TV . 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode . 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/D VD recorder) T urn on the VCR/DV[...]

26 EN Copying Files COPYING T ypes of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder Y ou can copy files between the built-in memory and the SD card with this camcorder alone. D VD Burner CU-VD50/CU-VD3 Y ou can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto discs. BD Burner LaCie Model No. 301828 LG Model No.BE06LU10 Y ou can copy files recorded on t[...]

27 EN NOTE • Refer also to the BD/D VD burner’s instruction manual. • When connecting to a D VD burner, use the USB cable that came with the D VD burner. • When connecting to a BD burner , use a USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male) connectors. JVC’ s QAM0852-001 (optional) is recommended. Refer to page 35 f or information on contacting [...]

28 EN T o quit the screen 1) Select [QUIT]. 2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES]. NOTE This method can be used to copy video files to discs in a computer connected to the camcorder . Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recor der Preparation: • Create a playlist. • T ur n off all units. T o connect using the A V connectors (analog dubbing)   1 Pr[...]

29 EN Y ou can copy the data from the camcorder and create a disc using a PC. Q Installing the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista OS: Windows Vista ® Home Basic (SP1) Home Premium (SP1) (32-bit, pre-installed) CPU: Intel ® Core TM Duo , 1.66 GHz or higher (Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher recommended.) RAM: At least 2 G[...]

30 EN R Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’ s HDD . • Press the < (Po wer) button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the camcorder. 1 Press the < (P ower) button for more than 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder . 2 Select [BA CK UP]. Everio Media[...]

31 EN S Making User Lists to Arrange the Files Y ou can make a user list of a cer tain subject (such as T rav el, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make bac kup on the PC. 1 Double-clic k the icon to open the calendar . 2 Select [Movies onl y]. 3 Click [+]. 4 Input the name of the new user lis[...]

32 EN T Copying Files to a disc Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. D VD-Video disc: Suitable if y ou will give the disc to your friends and relatives . A VCHD disc: Suitab le for high quality video . BD: Suitable f or high quality video with long recording time. 1 Select the user list and clic k [Cr[...]

33 EN Folder Structure and Extensions [DEM_XXXX.MTS] [MOV_XXXX.MTS] [XXXJVCSO] [AVCHD] [DCIM] [EXTMOV] [PRIVA TE] [BDMV] [STREAM] [XXXXX.MTS] [BACKUP] [CLIPINF] [PLAYLIST] [INDEX.BDM] [MOVIEOBJ.BDM] [DEM_XXXX.MTS] [MOV_XXXX.MTS] [JVC] [XXXJVCSO] [AVCHD] [DCIM] [EXTMOV] [PRIVA TE] [BDMV] [STREAM] [XXXXX.MTS] [BACKUP] [CLIPINF] [PLAYLIST] [INDEX.BDM][...]

34 EN Using with a P or table Media Play er T urning on the Export Mode Y ou can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iT unes ® . All the files with the export setting tur ned on are transf erred to PC. For details on tr ansferring, refer to the help of Everio MediaBrowser in the CD-R OM. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select th[...]

35 EN T urning on the Upload Mode Y ou can upload the file to video shar ing websites (Y ouT ube™) easily after recording. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. Press UPLO AD twice . If you record a file with the upload mode set on, the recording stops automatically 10 minutes after the recording is started. The remaini[...]

36 EN 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select the desired menu. 3 Select the desired setting. Changing the Menu Settings FURTHER INFORMA TION T o return to the previous screen Select @ . T o quit the screen Select [QUIT].   T roub leshooting T rouble Action P ower No power is supplied. • Connect the AC adapter correctly . • Recharge the batter y pack. Th[...]

37 EN T rouble Action Recording Recording cannot be performed. • Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode ( ! or # ). V er tical lines appear on recorded images. • Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction. Playbac k Sound or video are interrupted. • Sometimes playbac k is in[...]

38 EN W arning Indications Indication Action SET D A TE/TIME! • Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the cloc k has been depleted. Consult y our nearest JVC dealer . COMMUNICA TING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC batter y packs . CANNO T USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUIL T -IN ME[...]

39 EN Specifications General P ower supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using batter y pack) P ower consumption Approx. 4.0 W* * When the monitor backlight is set to [ST AND ARD] mode. Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (W x H x D) 67 mm x 72 mm x 135 mm (2-11/16" x 2-7/8" x 5-3/8") Weight Approx. 400 g (0.89 lbs) Appr[...]

40 EN h: hour/m: minute Appro ximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium Quality Built-in Memory SDHC Card 32 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB UXP 2 h 56 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m XP 4 h 9 m 30 m 1 h 00 m 2 h 00 m 4 h 00 m SP 5 h 53 m 44 m 1 h 28 m 2 h 56 m 5 h 52 m EP 14 h 44 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m Appro ximate number of image[...]

41 EN h: hour/m: minute Required charging/recor ding time (approx.) Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U 1 h 50 m 1 h 10 m* BN-VF815U (Provided) 2 h 40 m 2 h 25 m* BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m 3 h 40 m* * When the monitor backlight is set to [ST AND ARD] mode. FURTHER INFORMA TION[...]

42 EN Cautions A C Adapter When using the A C adapter in areas other than the USA The provid ed AC adapte r fea tures a utomatic volt age sele ction in the A C ran ge from 110 V to 240 V . USING HOUSEHOLD A C PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’ s power cord to an AC w all outlet other than Amer ican National Standard C73 series type use [...]

43 EN Main Unit • For safety , DO NO T ... open the camcorder’ s chassis. ... disassemb le or modify the unit. ... allo w inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. ... remo ve the batter y pack or disconnect the power supply while the po wer is on. ... lea ve the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. ... plac[...]

0609FOH-AL-VM US © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited T erms A AC Adapter .................................................. 16, 42 A V Connection ............................................. 25, 28 B Battery Pack ................................................ 16, 42 BD/D VD Backup ................................................ 26 BD/D VD [...]

HD MEMOR Y CAMERA GZ-HM400 Adv anced INSTR UCTIONS EN[...]

46 EN Contents RECORDING/PLA YB ACK Manual Recording ...................................... 47 Changing to Manual Recording Mode .......... 47 Focusing ....................................................... 47 Brightness..................................................... 47 Shutter Speed ............................................... 47 Aper tu[...]

47 EN Manual recording mode enables y ou to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually . Changing to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Select [A/M] twice. T o return to the auto recording mode Select [A/M] so that the @ indicator appears. Focusing Y ou can adjust the focus manually . 1[...]

48 EN Manual Recor ding (Continued) Aperture Priority Setting Y ou can add a blurring effect to the background b y setting the aper ture value (F-number). 1 Press A (Aperture Priority Setting). 2 T urn the adjustment dial to select one of the follo wing aper ture value. At the lower F-n umber (larger aper ture value), the bac kground will be more b[...]

49 EN Manual Setting in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [MANU AL SETTING]. 3 Select the desired menu. 4 Select the desired setting. Depending on the kind of settings you select, you can set the v alue by using the touch sensor . T o return to the previous screen Select @ . T o quit the screen Select [QUIT].   Menus [...]

50 EN Manual Recor ding (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset = WB Adjusts the white balance to achiev e the optimum colors for the amount of light in y our surroundings during recording. @ [A UTO] : White balance is adjusted automatically . B MWB : Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of pl[...]

51 EN Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset > ZEBRA The ov er-exposed sections of the subject are display ed in striped patter n on the screen. Use this as a guide f or adjusting the brightness. (In ! mode only) 1 [OFF] : Deactivates the function. 70% : Sections that are close to be over-e xposed are display ed in str iped pattern. 100% : Secti[...]

52 EN Photographer Registering Files to Events If you select an e vent to register the file to before starting recording, you can find the file easily at playbac k. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. 3 Select the event. The selected ev ent is display ed on the screen. T o quit[...]

53 EN Playbac k with Special Effects Wipe or fader effects Add effects at the beginning and end of videos . These effects cannot be set f or still images. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode . 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [WIPE/F ADER]. 3 Select a desired effect. For details on each eff ect, see the right column. 4 Select the ?[...]

54 EN Adv anced Playbac k Functions (Continued) File Search Function Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode . Group Inde x Screen ! Y ou can search the desired file by the group . The group is created automatically based on recording date and time. And the contents of the group are changed when adding/deleting or editing[...]

55 EN Event Screen ! Y ou can search the desired file by the ev ent that you registered the file to when recording. ( Z p . 52) After searching by the e vent, you can search by the recording date to narro w down the search. 1 Select . 2 Select [SEARCH EVENT]. 3 Select the event. 4 Select the recording date. T o displa y all the files, select [AL[...]

56 EN Managing Files EDITING CA UTION Do not remov e the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files . Also , be sure to use the provided A C adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the batter y becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium[...]

57 EN Deleting Selected Files After performing steps 1-2 ( Z p. 56) 3 Select [FILE SELECT]. 4 Select the desired file and select $ . • The $ mar k appears on the file. T o select other files, repeat this step . • T o check the content of the file, select [CHECK]. 5 Select [EXEC]. 6 Select [YES]. T o quit the screen Select [QUIT].  Deleti[...]

58 EN Protecting the Currentl y Displayed File After performing steps 1-3 ( Z p. 57) 4 Select [CURRENT]. 5 Select [YES]. Y ou can select the previous or ne xt file by selecting % or & . T o quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Protecting Selected Files After performing steps 1-3 ( Z p. 57) 4 Select [FILE SELECT]. 5 Select the desired file and selec[...]

59 EN Viewing File Inf ormation Preparation: ! mode: P ause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. # mode: Play bac k the still image. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. Press INFO . • FILE ( # mode): File name • FOLDER ( # mode): F older name • DA TE/TIME: Date and time of the recording • PB TIME ( ! m[...]

60 EN Changing the Event Registration Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode . 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. 3 Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.]. Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File After performing steps 1-3 4 Select [CURRENT]. 5 Select [YES]. Y ou can select the previous or ne xt file by selecting % or & . 6 S[...]

61 EN Dividing Files Y ou can divide a selected video into two. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode . 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. 3 Select [DIVIDE]. 4 Select the desired file. Playbac k star ts. 5 Select [SET] at the point you want to divide the file. It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed[...]

62 EN T rimming Files Y ou can select the necessar y par t of the video and sav e it as a new video file. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode . 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT]. 3 Select [TRIMMING]. 4 Select the desired file. 5 Select [SET] at the start point. It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pres[...]

63 EN Face Detection Zoom Y ou can enlarge the par t including a face in a still image and sav e it as a new file. Preparation: • Select # mode. • Select the playback mode . 1 Select the desired still image. 2 Select . 3 T ouch the touch sensor to select the face to zoom. 4 Select + . 5 Adjust the zoom area. • T ouch the touch sensor to move[...]

64 EN Pla ylists It is a list that enables y ou to organize recorded videos in order of preference . Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode . Creating Playlists 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [EDIT PLA YLIST]. 3 Select [NEW LIST]. 4 Select an item and display files. • [CREA TE FROM SCENE]: Displa y all files individually . • [C[...]

65 EN Creating Playlists Inc luding Picture Titles Y ou can easily create a playlist including a picture title. 1 Press TITLE. 2 Select the desired picture title. Y ou can check the picture title in full-screen by selecting [CHECK]. 3 Select the desired file. Y ou can check the scene by selecting [CHECK]. 4 Select [OK]. T o return to the previous [...]

66 EN Other Operations of Playlists Y ou can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist. Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist After performing steps 1-2 ( Z p. 64) 3 Select [EDIT]. 4 Select the playlist y ou want to edit. T o add or delete files, f ollow the steps 5 to 8 . ( Z p . 64) Deleting Playlist Original files are not [...]

67 EN Print Setting DPOF Print Setting This camcorder is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). Y ou can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camcorder . This f eature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or take the SD card to a photo lab for printing. Preparation: • Select # mode. • Select[...]

68 EN 1 Press the < (P ower) button for more than 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder . 2 Select [DIRECT PRINT]. 3 Select the desired image. Select a still image using [ % ] and [ & ], then select [SET]. 4 Select the desired setting. • [NUMBER OF PRINTS]: The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99. • [DA TE]: Set whether to print the da[...]

69 EN Copying Files COPYING Copying/Mo ving Files Y ou can copy or mov e files between the built-in memory and the SD card. ! mode # mode Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode . • Make sure that SD card is inser ted in the SD card slot. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the copy/mo ve destination medium.[...]

70 EN Using a BD/D VD Burner The files in the camcorder can be back ed up to a disc using a BD/D VD burner . • Use one of the following methods to vie w the disc. (If you try to play back the disc with incompatible pla yer , the disc may not be ejected.) - Playing back the disc in the BD/D VD burner using the camcorder . ( Z p. 72) - Playing bac[...]

71 EN 4 Select [YES] or [NO]. • [YES]: Displa ys the thumbnails by group . • [NO]: Displa ys the thumbnails by date or by pla ylist. 5 Select [EXECUTE]. • The files are copied on the disc. When [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK . • When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS [ST OP] T O EXIT CREA TE] appears, change the disc. Remaining files are copied on t[...]

72 EN • [SELECT FROM SCENES]: Select files individually . 1) Select the desired file. T o select other files, repeat this process. 2) Select [SA VE]. # mode: • [SA VE BY DA TE]: Files are sor ted according to the date on which they were recorded. Relevant files are display ed in a list. Select the recording date . • [SELECT FROM IMA GES]:[...]

73 EN Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive Y ou can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive from the camcorder . Y ou can also play the files in the USB external hard disk drive using the camcorder’ s menu. Connection with a USB External Hard Disk Drive Preparation: T urn on the camcorder first, then tur n on the USB[...]

74 EN T o delete the files in the USB external hard disk drive On the screen as in step 1 , select [DELETE]. T o play back the files in the USB external hard disk drive 1) On the screen as in step 1 , select [PLA YBACK]. 2) Select the desired folder . 3) Select the desired file. T o return to the previous screen, select @ . T o format the USB ex[...]

75 EN Upload T rimming Y ou can select the necessar y par t of the video and sav e it as a new video file ready for uploading. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode . 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select [UPLO AD SETTINGS]. 3 Select the desired file. 4 Select [SET] at the start point. Use these controls to locate the star ting point. 5 [...]

76 EN Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC- enabled TV using the HDMI cable allo ws you to utilize the f ollowing conv enient functions. • HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables [...]

77 EN 1 T ouch MENU. 2 Select the desired menu. 3 Select the desired setting. Changing the Menu Settings FURTHER INFORMA TION Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset ! # MANU AL SETTING See page 49. (In the manual recording mode only) # FLASH See page 21. ! REGISTER EVENT See page 52. # z SELF-TIMER Star ts recording when the set time elapses a[...]

78 EN Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset ! n VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality . UXP : Extra High quality It is recommended to use UXP mode when you will copy the video to a BD . Video recorded in UXP mode cannot be copied to an A VCHD disc without downgr ading the video quality . [XP] : High quali[...]

79 EN Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset # y IMA GE SIZE Selects the image size f or still images. 4:3 mode: [3456X2592(9M)] / 3072X2304(7M) / 2592X1944(5M) / 1600X1200(1.9M) / 640X480(0.3M) 16:9 mode: 3456X1944(6.7M) / 3072X1728(5.3M) / 2592X1456(3.8M) / 1920X1080(2M) / 1280X720(0.9M) # n IMA GE QU ALITY Sets the image quality . [FINE] / [...]

80 EN Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset ! X x.v .Color Records video in the color range suitable f or viewing in an x.v .Color™ compliant TV . [OFF] : Deactivates the function. ON : Activates the function. ! o WIND CUT Reduces noise caused by wind. [OFF] : Deactivates the function. ON : Activates t[...]

81 EN Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset DISPLA Y SETTINGS Select [DISPLA Y SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. 9 LANGU AGE Sets the display language . [ENGLISH] See page 17. : CLOCK ADJUST Sets the time. See page 16. ; D A TE DISPLA Y STYLE Sets the date and time display format. D A TE STYLE: [month.day .year] / year .month.day / day .month.year[...]

82 EN Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset Y BASIC SETTINGS Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. @ CONT . SHOO TING SPEED Sets the interval for continuous shooting. With each setting, continuous recording is perf or med at the follo wing speed: HIGH SPEED : 6 frames in 0.4 seconds at 15 frames per second. ( ) MEDIUM SPEED : 6 frames in[...]

83 EN Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset ] REMO TE T urns on/off reception of the operation signal from the remote control. OFF : Does not receive the signal from the remote control. [ON] : Enables operation with the remote control. _ A UTO FINALIZE Sets the D VD to a readable state. OFF : Makes created D VDs recordable (not pla yable on device[...]

84 EN Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset CONNECTION SETTINGS Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus . % DISPLA Y ON TV Displays camcorder’ s on-screen display on a TV screen. [OFF] : Does not display on TV . ON : Displays on TV . R VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the screen of the connected television when outputting v[...]

85 EN Menus Settings: [ ] = F actor y-preset MEDIA SETTINGS Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. REC MEDIA FOR IMA GE Sets the recording medium for still images. [BUIL T -IN MEMOR Y] / SD CARD REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording medium for video . [BUIL T -IN MEMOR Y] / SD CARD FORMA T BUIL T -IN MEM. Ensures stable speeds and operati[...]

86 EN T roub leshooting T rouble Action P ower No power is supplied. • Connect the AC adapter correctly . • Recharge the batter y pack. After the low temperature message is displayed, the power turns off when the camcorder warms up. • When the camcorder has warmed up after being cold, the camcorder may s witch itself off to check it is operat[...]

87 EN T rouble Action Recording Recording cannot be performed. • Slide the mode s witch to select the desired mode ( ! or # ). V er tical lines appear on recorded images. • Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction. Recording stops b y itself. • If the camcorder temperature increases[...]

88 EN T rouble Action Playbac k Sound or video are interrupted. • Sometimes playbac k is interr upted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. Cannot find a recorded video. • Select [PLA YBACK O THER FILE] then search the video on the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be pl[...]

89 EN T rouble Action Other problems The language on the display changed. • It may occur when y ou connect the camcorder to a TV with different language setting using an HDMI cab le. Cannot upload the file to Y ouT ube™ • Y ou need y our Y ouT ube™ account to upload files to Y ouT ube™. Create your account. • Refer to “Q&A”, ?[...]

90 EN W arning Indications Indication Action SET D A TE/TIME! • Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the cloc k has been depleted. Consult y our nearest JVC dealer . COMMUNICA TING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC batter y packs . CANNO T USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUIL T -IN ME[...]

91 EN Indication Action VIDEO MANA GEMENT FILE IS D AMAGED , RECO VER Y IS REQUIRED T O RECORD/PLA YBA CK, RECO VER? • Select [OK] to restore. UNSUPPORTED FILE! • Use files recorded with the camcorder . (Files recorded with other device ma y not be played bac k.) THIS FILE IS PRO TECTED • Switch off the [PRO TECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU[...]

92 EN JVC Software License Agreement JVC SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORT ANT T O CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE T O READ THIS CAREFULL Y BEFORE INST ALLING OR USING THE SOFTW ARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGIT AL PHO T O NA VIGA T OR” (“Progr am”) ON Y OUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted b y Victor Company of J apan, Limited (“JVC”) t[...]

93 EN 6 TERM This Agreement will become eff ective on the date when Y ou install and use the Progr am on Y our machine, and continue to be in eff ect until the termination under the following pro vision. Should Y ou breach any pro vision of this Agreement, JVC ma y ter minate this Agreement without giving any notice to Y ou. In this ev ent, JVC may[...]

0609FOH-AL-O T US © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited A Aper ture Priority ................................................ 48 Auto Finaliz e ...................................................... 83 Auto P ower Off .................................................. 82 B Backlight Compensation .................................... 50 BD/D VD Ba[...]