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...or laws governing the disposal of electric shock to dripping or splashing. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the user. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. ...equilateral triangle is not recommended, as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on the cables will cause the camcorder to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in damage. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The ...
...or laws governing the disposal of electric shock to dripping or splashing. The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the user. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. ...equilateral triangle is not recommended, as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on the cables will cause the camcorder to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in damage. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING: The ...
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.... • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Keep these instructions. 2. Follow all warnings. 4. Install in the U.S. If this camcorder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate...
.... • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Keep these instructions. 2. Follow all warnings. 4. Install in the U.S. If this camcorder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate...
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... goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is blinking. Please pull the tab to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be corrupted. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. Insert and remove the SD card only • Do not... pull the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder. AC Adapter To AC Outlet CAUTION (110V to 240V) • Be sure to data on the card may...
... goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is blinking. Please pull the tab to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be corrupted. Grip Strap Firmly insert the card. Insert and remove the SD card only • Do not... pull the strap when you use JVC battery packs. Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder. AC Adapter To AC Outlet CAUTION (110V to 240V) • Be sure to data on the card may...
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... where you touch them with your finger nail or with your finger up and down on . The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder AREA SETTING GMT : SET JAN.1. 2009 01:00AM QUIT • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds. • Touch the... Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Power button ( ) S Select [CLOCK SETTING] CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME !
... where you touch them with your finger nail or with your finger up and down on . The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder AREA SETTING GMT : SET JAN.1. 2009 01:00AM QUIT • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds. • Touch the... Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder Power button ( ) S Select [CLOCK SETTING] CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME !
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... recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for any lost data. We recommend you to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter... product includes patented and other proprietary technology and is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be responsible for storage. (Z p. 41) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording...
... recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for any lost data. We recommend you to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter... product includes patented and other proprietary technology and is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may be responsible for storage. (Z p. 41) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording...
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Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to other cables. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. Do not use the provided cables for connections. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to use any other devices.
Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to other cables. AC Adapter: Wind twice. 11 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to the camcorder USB cable: Wind once. Do not use the provided cables for connections. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") To be connected to use any other devices.
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ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z p. 24) 1 Speaker 2 ...
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Camcorder ! Tripod Mounting Socket < Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16) 13 START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z p. 24) 1 Speaker 2 ...
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... 16 Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack L To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. L To check the remaining battery power See page 22. L Required charging/recording time... (approx.) *When the LED light is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b�a��tt�e�r�y��p��a�c�k�,��th��e�...
... 16 Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack L To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. L To check the remaining battery power See page 22. L Required charging/recording time... (approx.) *When the LED light is off the camcorder. 2 Attach the b�a��tt�e�r�y��p��a�c�k�,��th��e�...
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... steps 1-4 (Z p. 16) 5 Select [AREA SETTING]. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 17 GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select () to the previous screen Select @. 5 Select...area Time difference to the area where you set . Selected area is advanced 1 hour from the normal time which you use the camcorder. To reset the setting, select [QUIT]. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET WHEN IN ANOTHER ...
... steps 1-4 (Z p. 16) 5 Select [AREA SETTING]. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 17 GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select () to the previous screen Select @. 5 Select...area Time difference to the area where you set . Selected area is advanced 1 hour from the normal time which you use the camcorder. To reset the setting, select [QUIT]. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET WHEN IN ANOTHER ...
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... hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to open the fasten. Please pull the tab to mount it . Bottom of the camcorder Tab NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you open it. • Fasten the strap when you grip... the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it to the camcorder. 18 NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Other Settings Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and...
... hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to open the fasten. Please pull the tab to mount it . Bottom of the camcorder Tab NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you open it. • Fasten the strap when you grip... the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it to the camcorder. 18 NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Other Settings Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and...
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... SD card, the following SD cards. QInsert an SD card Preparation: Press Power ( ) button to turn off . SET QUIT INFORMATION 1. If you use the camcorder or other devices. • Some card readers (including internal card readers in the selected slot is turned off the... correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on other SDHC compatible devices to record on SLOT A when it is programmed to access the card. Clipped Edge NOTE •...
... SD card, the following SD cards. QInsert an SD card Preparation: Press Power ( ) button to turn off . SET QUIT INFORMATION 1. If you use the camcorder or other devices. • Some card readers (including internal card readers in the selected slot is turned off the... correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on other SDHC compatible devices to record on SLOT A when it is programmed to access the card. Clipped Edge NOTE •...
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... selected when you start /stop recording by selecting *. During the preview, you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. This camcorder is not operated for recording You can delete the video by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L ...stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder on again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. • After recording video for every 4 GB of the ...
... selected when you start /stop recording by selecting *. During the preview, you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. This camcorder is not operated for recording You can delete the video by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L ...stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder on again when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. • After recording video for every 4 GB of the ...
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... any operation such as zooming. 21 Press PLAY/REC to take a still image. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. L To... L To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still images continuously ...
... any operation such as zooming. 21 Press PLAY/REC to take a still image. Selecting * during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. PLAY/REC FINE [9999] RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. L To... L To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 55) The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To record still images continuously ...
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...;is�t�e��r�t�h��e��f�il�e��t�o� before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. 23 mode. • Select the recording mode. L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Checking the Remaining Space...
...;is�t�e��r�t�h��e��f�il�e��t�o� before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. 23 mode. • Select the recording mode. L To change the video quality 1) S elect the video quality. 2) S elect [SET]. ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Checking the Remaining Space...
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... select the playback mode. PLAY/REC VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM DIGEST The index screen appears. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to [W] or [T]. L To change the number of the recorded videos Touch [DIGEST].
... select the playback mode. PLAY/REC VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM DIGEST The index screen appears. Press PLAY/REC to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Slide the mode switch to [W] or [T]. L To change the number of the recorded videos Touch [DIGEST].
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... P : Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction F : Change playback order of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. PLAY/REC IMAGE PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM The index screen appears. L To change the number of slide show...
... P : Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction F : Change playback order of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. PLAY/REC IMAGE PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM The index screen appears. L To change the number of slide show...
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... compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the amount of light in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you will be blurred if [TELE MACRO...
... compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the amount of light in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you will be blurred if [TELE MACRO...
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... Cable AV Connector AV Input Connector 31 ENGLISH USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR.../DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 24, 25) L To display the camcorder's on-screen display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to be used with TV You can output videos from the AV connector. L To...
... Cable AV Connector AV Input Connector 31 ENGLISH USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR.../DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 24, 25) L To display the camcorder's on-screen display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to be used with TV You can output videos from the AV connector. L To...
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... in the source medium. 40 Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Copying/Moving Files You can copy video/ still image files on this camcorder onto your PC. (Z p. 45 to 47) NOTE It is recommended to the destination medium while deleting original files in the copy/move files between...approx. 2 times longer than the time that enough free space is described in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 Select [COPY...
... in the source medium. 40 Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Copying/Moving Files You can copy video/ still image files on this camcorder onto your PC. (Z p. 45 to 47) NOTE It is recommended to the destination medium while deleting original files in the copy/move files between...approx. 2 times longer than the time that enough free space is described in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY SET QUIT 3 Select [COPY...
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... SLOT A is larger than the free space of all content recorded on the disc up until that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the DVD burner. The s mark appears on other files, repeat this to the optional DVD burner's instruction manual. * Use the USB...
... SLOT A is larger than the free space of all content recorded on the disc up until that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the DVD burner. The s mark appears on other files, repeat this to the optional DVD burner's instruction manual. * Use the USB...