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... before Use........... 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using an SD Card 19 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24 Still Image Playback 25 File Search Function 26 To Play Back MPG Files 27 Manual Recording 28 Changing to Manual Recording Mode...
... before Use........... 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using an SD Card 19 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24 Still Image Playback 25 File Search Function 26 To Play Back MPG Files 27 Manual Recording 28 Changing to Manual Recording Mode...
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... lost data. Because the camcorder may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to [ON] by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (Z p. 57) When Using an SD Card • Operations are confirmed on handling batteries • Be sure to use the same recording media when...
... lost data. Because the camcorder may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to [ON] by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (Z p. 57) When Using an SD Card • Operations are confirmed on handling batteries • Be sure to use the same recording media when...
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... (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 55�) 14 Mode Indicator # Export Mode Indicator (�Z p. 51) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (�Z p. 53) & Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 56) ( Remaining Time ) MREC: (Appears during recording.) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) * Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Z p. 56) + Auto Switch Rec Media (Z p. 56) , Wind Cut Indicator (Z p. 56) - Date/Time (Z p. 16) / Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator...
... (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 55�) 14 Mode Indicator # Export Mode Indicator (�Z p. 51) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (�Z p. 53) & Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 56) ( Remaining Time ) MREC: (Appears during recording.) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) * Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Z p. 56) + Auto Switch Rec Media (Z p. 56) , Wind Cut Indicator (Z p. 56) - Date/Time (Z p. 16) / Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator...
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... B manually as recording media for video and still image respectivety. (Z p. 58) SFormat an SD card when using , might be a non-SDHC supported device. SET QUIT INFORMATION 1. Clipped Edge NOTE • Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. MEDIA SETTING VIDEO SLOT SELECTION IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA SET QUIT...
... B manually as recording media for video and still image respectivety. (Z p. 58) SFormat an SD card when using , might be a non-SDHC supported device. SET QUIT INFORMATION 1. Clipped Edge NOTE • Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. MEDIA SETTING VIDEO SLOT SELECTION IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA SET QUIT...
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... camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with other digital video formats. 20 NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you start recording. # 0 : 00 : 01 REC Approximate remaining time for every 4 GB of the image (16:9/4:3) Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To register a file to an event See page 23. Slide the mode switch to select recording mode. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder's power...
... camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with other digital video formats. 20 NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you start recording. # 0 : 00 : 01 REC Approximate remaining time for every 4 GB of the image (16:9/4:3) Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 56) L To register a file to an event See page 23. Slide the mode switch to select recording mode. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn the camcorder's power...
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Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WB WB Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording. @ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the...
Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WB WB Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording. @ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the...
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... recording mode. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. \ OPERATION SOUND Turns on , it again when using the battery pack. See page 16 ; BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on Video Playback or Image Playback Mode. D�A�T��E�D��IS�P��L�A�Y��S�T�Y�L�E� Sets the date and time display format. OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]: Activates the function...
... recording mode. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. \ OPERATION SOUND Turns on , it again when using the battery pack. See page 16 ; BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on Video Playback or Image Playback Mode. D�A�T��E�D��IS�P��L�A�Y��S�T�Y�L�E� Sets the date and time display format. OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]: Activates the function...
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... areas such as under direct sunlight. After the low temperature message is displayed, the power turns off to see if used for instructions. Turn on the LCD monitor. (The LCD monitor contains 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.01% of fewer pixels may switch itself off when the camcorder warms up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions...
... areas such as under direct sunlight. After the low temperature message is displayed, the power turns off to see if used for instructions. Turn on the LCD monitor. (The LCD monitor contains 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.01% of fewer pixels may switch itself off when the camcorder warms up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions...
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... the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [VIDEO SLOT SELECTION] or [IMAGE SLOT SELECTION]. (Files on other media are interrupted. When playing back video - or #). • The following functions cannot be used for a backup DVD. Search index by date - ENGLISH Playback Trouble Sound or video are not displayed.) • Slide the mode switch to the camcorder. Cannot find a recorded video/image.
... the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [VIDEO SLOT SELECTION] or [IMAGE SLOT SELECTION]. (Files on other media are interrupted. When playing back video - or #). • The following functions cannot be used for a backup DVD. Search index by date - ENGLISH Playback Trouble Sound or video are not displayed.) • Slide the mode switch to the camcorder. Cannot find a recorded video/image.
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... AC Adapter as power supply. DATA DELETION ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR! If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT RECORDING CANCELLED RECORDING FAILURE USE AC ADAPTER Action • Set the clock. Set [VIDEO SLOT SELECTION] to different slot, then record to perform formatting. • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn...
... AC Adapter as power supply. DATA DELETION ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR! If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT RECORDING CANCELLED RECORDING FAILURE USE AC ADAPTER Action • Set the clock. Set [VIDEO SLOT SELECTION] to different slot, then record to perform formatting. • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn...
Guide Book
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.../TFT active matrix system LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) L Connectors AV output Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant L AC adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A L Still image Format JPEG Image size 1 mode: 832 x 624 Image quality 2 modes: FINE/STANDARD L Video Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Recording mode (video) ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels...
.../TFT active matrix system LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) L Connectors AV output Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant L AC adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A L Still image Format JPEG Image size 1 mode: 832 x 624 Image quality 2 modes: FINE/STANDARD L Video Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Recording mode (video) ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels...
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... leave the unit ... If this device must be injured and the camcorder may result in places of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MS120AU/BU/RU Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is on , the user is connected may be damaged. Leaving the unit in a residential installation. drop the unit or strike it...
... leave the unit ... If this device must be injured and the camcorder may result in places of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MS120AU/BU/RU Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is on , the user is connected may be damaged. Leaving the unit in a residential installation. drop the unit or strike it...
Guide Book
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... Portable Media Player 51 Protecting Files 34 Q Quick Restart 58 Quick Review 20, 21 R Recordable Time 67 Record Button 58 Recording Medium 58, 68 Remaining Battery Power 22 Remaining Recording Time 23 S Scene Select 29 SD Card 19 Select Aspect Ratio 56 Self-Timer 55 Shutter Mode 55 Shutter Speed 29 Speaker Volume 24 T Tele Macro 30 Trimming Files 37 U Updating Software 58 Uploading Files 54 USB Cable 41, 46 V Video Output 58 Video Quality 56 Viewing Files on TV 31 W White Balance (WB...
... Portable Media Player 51 Protecting Files 34 Q Quick Restart 58 Quick Review 20, 21 R Recordable Time 67 Record Button 58 Recording Medium 58, 68 Remaining Battery Power 22 Remaining Recording Time 23 S Scene Select 29 SD Card 19 Select Aspect Ratio 56 Self-Timer 55 Shutter Mode 55 Shutter Speed 29 Speaker Volume 24 T Tele Macro 30 Trimming Files 37 U Updating Software 58 Uploading Files 54 USB Cable 41, 46 V Video Output 58 Video Quality 56 Viewing Files on TV 31 W White Balance (WB...
Instructions
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... supplied CD-ROM. B To select an on-screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or...
... supplied CD-ROM. B To select an on-screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 Recorded data may lose data that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or...
Instructions
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... reading error, the card reader you are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on the reverse side of the label. QInsert an SD card Preparation: Press Power ( ) button to [SLOT A] or [SLOT B]. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. MEDIA SETTING VIDEO SLOT SELECTION IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA SET QUIT 18 L To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. SHUTTER SPEED ! SFormat an SD card when using...
... reading error, the card reader you are not supported. • Cards used to record video on this camcorder cannot be played back on the reverse side of the label. QInsert an SD card Preparation: Press Power ( ) button to [SLOT A] or [SLOT B]. Recording media switches automatically from the factory. MEDIA SETTING VIDEO SLOT SELECTION IMAGE SLOT SELECTION FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA SET QUIT 18 L To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. SHUTTER SPEED ! SFormat an SD card when using...
Instructions
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...recording mode is on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L To change the picture quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to an event Approximate remaining time for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. L To register a file to [ON] before you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. To turn the camcorder's power off and then on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. ENGLISH RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD...
...recording mode is on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L To change the picture quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. To ensure continuous recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to an event Approximate remaining time for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. L To register a file to [ON] before you just recorded Select A during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. To turn the camcorder's power off and then on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. ENGLISH RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD...
Instructions
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... file and select [ ]. mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. in [Click for Latest Product Info] in export mode to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. LIB. USB MENU CREATE DVD UPLOAD EXPORT TO LIBRARY BACK UP EASY VIDEO REGISTRATION SET QUIT All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. CHECK DONE • To check the content of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. ENGLISH Using with the USB cable...
... file and select [ ]. mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. in [Click for Latest Product Info] in export mode to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. LIB. USB MENU CREATE DVD UPLOAD EXPORT TO LIBRARY BACK UP EASY VIDEO REGISTRATION SET QUIT All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. CHECK DONE • To check the content of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. ENGLISH Using with the USB cable...
Instructions
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... [FACTORY PRESET]. 38 The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. Cannot upload the file to iTunes®. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD card. • Insert a commercially available SD card, and set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you copy all files from the camcorder onto your account. • Refer to YouTube™. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Playback Trouble Recording cannot be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [VIDEO...
... [FACTORY PRESET]. 38 The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. Cannot upload the file to iTunes®. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD card. • Insert a commercially available SD card, and set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you copy all files from the camcorder onto your account. • Refer to YouTube™. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Playback Trouble Recording cannot be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [VIDEO...
Instructions
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.../TFT active matrix system LED Light Within 1.5 m (recommended shooting distance) L Connectors AV output Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant L AC adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A L Still image Format JPEG Image size 1 mode: 832 x 624 Image quality 2 modes: FINE/STANDARD L Video Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Recording mode (video) ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps...
.../TFT active matrix system LED Light Within 1.5 m (recommended shooting distance) L Connectors AV output Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant L AC adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A L Still image Format JPEG Image size 1 mode: 832 x 624 Image quality 2 modes: FINE/STANDARD L Video Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Recording mode (video) ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps...
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... D Date/Time Setting 5 Daylight Saving Time 17 Deleting Files 26 Digest Playback 22 Dubbing Playback 34 DVD Backup 28 DVD Burner 27 E Export to Library Mode 35 F Finalize 27 I iTunes 35 L Language Setting 17 LCD Monitor 14, 42 LED Light 21 M Manual Recording 24 Menu Settings 37 N Number of Images 41 O On-screen Recording Control 19 On-screen Zoom Control 21 P Portable Media Player 35 Q Quick Review 19, 20 R Recordable Time 41 Recording Medium 42 Remaining Battery Power 21 Remaining Recording Time 21 S Speaker volume 22 SD Card 18 U Uploading Files 36 USB Cable...
... D Date/Time Setting 5 Daylight Saving Time 17 Deleting Files 26 Digest Playback 22 Dubbing Playback 34 DVD Backup 28 DVD Burner 27 E Export to Library Mode 35 F Finalize 27 I iTunes 35 L Language Setting 17 LCD Monitor 14, 42 LED Light 21 M Manual Recording 24 Menu Settings 37 N Number of Images 41 O On-screen Recording Control 19 On-screen Zoom Control 21 P Portable Media Player 35 Q Quick Review 19, 20 R Recordable Time 41 Recording Medium 42 Remaining Battery Power 21 Remaining Recording Time 21 S Speaker volume 22 SD Card 18 U Uploading Files 36 USB Cable...