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... this equipment, fire or electric shock may not be able to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the Iike. WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...
... this equipment, fire or electric shock may not be able to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the Iike. WARNING: The battery pack and the camcorder with water. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...
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Easy Start Guide 1 Preparation Q Attach the R Insert an SD S Open the battery pack card lens cover Charge the Battery Format an SD Pack. (Z pg. 14) card when using it for the first time. (Z pg. 15) T Open the LCD monitor The camcorder turns on the screen BATT. 2 Video recording Q Select ! (video) mode R Select recording (REC) mode [5h56m ] 3 Playing back Q Select ! (video) mode R Select playback (PLAY) mode to display thumbnails on automatically.
Easy Start Guide 1 Preparation Q Attach the R Insert an SD S Open the battery pack card lens cover Charge the Battery Format an SD Pack. (Z pg. 14) card when using it for the first time. (Z pg. 15) T Open the LCD monitor The camcorder turns on the screen BATT. 2 Video recording Q Select ! (video) mode R Select recording (REC) mode [5h56m ] 3 Playing back Q Select ! (video) mode R Select playback (PLAY) mode to display thumbnails on automatically.
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... back the recorded data to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camcorder is subjected to [OFF] from operating correctly. It is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using the camcorder immediately and consult your important recorded data... discharge, turn the power off before requesting repairs or inspections. Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 16 GB) • If other recording media for repair. ENGLISH Make a backup...
... back the recorded data to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camcorder is subjected to [OFF] from operating correctly. It is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using the camcorder immediately and consult your important recorded data... discharge, turn the power off before requesting repairs or inspections. Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 16 GB) • If other recording media for repair. ENGLISH Make a backup...
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... 9 Index 10 Indications on LCD Monitor 12 Necessary Settings before Use........... 14 Charging the Battery Pack 14 Date/Time Setting 14 Other Settings 15 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 15 When using an SD card 15 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 16 Video Recording 16... a Windows® PC 27 File Upload to YouTubeTM 27 Other Windows® PC Operations........... 28 Getting More Use of your CAMCORDER. For more details on the Macintosh 30 Folder Structure and Extensions......... 31 Customer Support Information 32 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting 33 Cleaning 34...
... 9 Index 10 Indications on LCD Monitor 12 Necessary Settings before Use........... 14 Charging the Battery Pack 14 Date/Time Setting 14 Other Settings 15 Checking the Remaining Battery Power....... 15 When using an SD card 15 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 16 Video Recording 16... a Windows® PC 27 File Upload to YouTubeTM 27 Other Windows® PC Operations........... 28 Getting More Use of your CAMCORDER. For more details on the Macintosh 30 Folder Structure and Extensions......... 31 Customer Support Information 32 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting 33 Cleaning 34...
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ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V18U/V14U/V20U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (Z pg. 22, 25 and 29) CD-ROM (Z pg. 23, 28) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to the camcorder. Do not use the provided cables for connections. The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to use any other cables. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core filter to the USB cable.
ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V18U/V14U/V20U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (Z pg. 22, 25 and 29) CD-ROM (Z pg. 23, 28) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to the camcorder. Do not use the provided cables for connections. The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to use any other cables. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core filter to the USB cable.
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...Zoom Lever [W 7 , T ,] (Z pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z pg. 18) 1 DC Jack [DC] (Z pg. 14) 2 Audio/Video Jack [AV] 3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Jack [ 2 ] (Z pg. 22, 25 and 29) 4 LED Light 5 Camera Sensor 6 Lens Cover 7 Lens 8 Lens Cover Switch [ =, > ] 9 Stereo Microphone : SD Card Slot ; ENGLISH Camcorder ! Stud Hole < Tripod Mounting Socket = Battery... Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 14) > Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 14) ? Mode Switch [!, #] . Do not ...
...Zoom Lever [W 7 , T ,] (Z pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (Z pg. 18) 1 DC Jack [DC] (Z pg. 14) 2 Audio/Video Jack [AV] 3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Jack [ 2 ] (Z pg. 22, 25 and 29) 4 LED Light 5 Camera Sensor 6 Lens Cover 7 Lens 8 Lens Cover Switch [ =, > ] 9 Stereo Microphone : SD Card Slot ; ENGLISH Camcorder ! Stud Hole < Tripod Mounting Socket = Battery... Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 14) > Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 14) ? Mode Switch [!, #] . Do not ...
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... 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator & Program AE Mode Indicator ( Zoom Indicator ) SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) * Approximate Zoom Ratio + White Balance Indicator , Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator - Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z pg. 17) $ Image Size ...(Z pg. 16) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) ) Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) * Wind Cut Indicator + Event Indicator During Still Image Recording Only ! Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Indications on LCD Monitor During both ...
... 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator & Program AE Mode Indicator ( Zoom Indicator ) SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) * Approximate Zoom Ratio + White Balance Indicator , Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator - Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z pg. 17) $ Image Size ...(Z pg. 16) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) ) Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) * Wind Cut Indicator + Event Indicator During Still Image Recording Only ! Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) . Indications on LCD Monitor During both ...
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... LCD monitor switch as shown below; Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 18) & SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) ( Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) ) Date/Time (Z pg. 14) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch the DISP button, indications on -screen function guide... K : Forward Search J : Reverse Search G : Forward Slow-Motion E : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) * SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) + Volume Level Indicator , Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) -
... LCD monitor switch as shown below; Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 18) & SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) ( Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) ) Date/Time (Z pg. 14) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch the DISP button, indications on -screen function guide... K : Forward Search J : Reverse Search G : Forward Slow-Motion E : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) * SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15) + Volume Level Indicator , Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35) -
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...lamp If you do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. L To check the remaining battery power See page 15. L To return to turn the camcorder on the camcorder. 2 When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. Necessary ...Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to the previous screen Select @. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (...
...lamp If you do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. L To check the remaining battery power See page 15. L To return to turn the camcorder on the camcorder. 2 When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. Necessary ...Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to the previous screen Select @. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (...
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...Settings ENGLISH Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to be performed. • Operations are confirmed on the reverse side of the Camcorder 2 Firmly insert the card with your nearest JVC dealer. • The... recordable time display should only be used to support SDHC format. ...
...Settings ENGLISH Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to be performed. • Operations are confirmed on the reverse side of the Camcorder 2 Firmly insert the card with your nearest JVC dealer. • The... recordable time display should only be used to support SDHC format. ...
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... PLAY/REC button to select ! To select other operation (such as the data on the SD card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Sliding the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. SD • The * (deletion) or x (protection) mark appears on the SD card becomes corrupted, format... { or }. EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the SD card or perform any other files, repeat this step. • If you slide the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen. 5 Select [QUIT]. 20
... PLAY/REC button to select ! To select other operation (such as the data on the SD card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Sliding the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. SD • The * (deletion) or x (protection) mark appears on the SD card becomes corrupted, format... { or }. EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the SD card or perform any other files, repeat this step. • If you slide the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen. 5 Select [QUIT]. 20
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Copying Files Types of the battery pack. Regarding finalization after copying The disc is automatically finalized so that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Copying Video Files that Have Never Been ... Using a DVD Burner to be added. After finalizing, the disc is recommended to be created. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z right column) USB Jack PC You can be created. • To cancel the DVD creation, select [STOP]. To AC...
Copying Files Types of the battery pack. Regarding finalization after copying The disc is automatically finalized so that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Copying Video Files that Have Never Been ... Using a DVD Burner to be added. After finalizing, the disc is recommended to be created. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Z right column) USB Jack PC You can be created. • To cancel the DVD creation, select [STOP]. To AC...
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... the PC. • Connect the camcorder directly to the USB jack on the camcorder does not light or blink. (If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it through a hub. • Do not use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. File Backup on the PC...: • Install the software from an SD card, delete it is necessary to delete a file from the provided CD- ROM. (Z pg. 23) • Connect the camcorder to back up files onto your files without using this software. USB Jack DC Jack USB Cable AC Adapter L When you could not install the...
... the PC. • Connect the camcorder directly to the USB jack on the camcorder does not light or blink. (If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it through a hub. • Do not use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. File Backup on the PC...: • Install the software from an SD card, delete it is necessary to delete a file from the provided CD- ROM. (Z pg. 23) • Connect the camcorder to back up files onto your files without using this software. USB Jack DC Jack USB Cable AC Adapter L When you could not install the...
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...Connect the camcorder to the PC with Everio Video references. To create a YouTube™ account, click [Sign up to 10 movies under license from the included CD- Uploading starts. Click [Next]. PowerCinema starts automatically. 3 On the PC, click on the check box of PowerCinema NE for Everio. 27 Date... one time. • It takes approx. 5 minutes to upload every 1 minute recording of a video clip (for uplink speed of the battery pack. • The operation is possible only with video clips that the operation will work in all environments or when there are changes in ...
...Connect the camcorder to the PC with Everio Video references. To create a YouTube™ account, click [Sign up to 10 movies under license from the included CD- Uploading starts. Click [Next]. PowerCinema starts automatically. 3 On the PC, click on the check box of PowerCinema NE for Everio. 27 Date... one time. • It takes approx. 5 minutes to upload every 1 minute recording of a video clip (for uplink speed of the battery pack. • The operation is possible only with video clips that the operation will work in all environments or when there are changes in ...
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... the [Trash] icon. USB Jack DC Jack USB Cable AC Adapter • Do not use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. To AC Outlet USB Port NOTES • Never disconnect the USB cable while the access/charge lamp on a Macintosh® You can back up... camcorder files onto your computer. If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding. 3) Disconnect the USB cable. 4) Turn ...
... the [Trash] icon. USB Jack DC Jack USB Cable AC Adapter • Do not use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. To AC Outlet USB Port NOTES • Never disconnect the USB cable while the access/charge lamp on a Macintosh® You can back up... camcorder files onto your computer. If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding. 3) Disconnect the USB cable. 4) Turn ...
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...problem, first follow the instructions below. • If the problem is not solved, reset the camcorder. (Z below) • If the problem persists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD 20 card. During recording, the • ...battery. Digital zoom does not work. • Change the settings in [ZOOM]. • Digital zoom is used for a long time. • The battery heats up during (50°F to use the camcorder under appropriate 36 turn off the camcorder and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder...
...problem, first follow the instructions below. • If the problem is not solved, reset the camcorder. (Z below) • If the problem persists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD 20 card. During recording, the • ...battery. Digital zoom does not work. • Change the settings in [ZOOM]. • Digital zoom is used for a long time. • The battery heats up during (50°F to use the camcorder under appropriate 36 turn off the camcorder and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder...
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...operations cable. Be careful not to the cautions for each product. 34 Playback cannot be removed from the SD card. Turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. The sensors do not 6 sensor button does not function if you cannot upload • Refer to "Latest ...Information", "Updater", 28 the file to [AUTO]. - in that is appropriate for Everio. Then wipe again with function. L To clean the lens Wipe gently...
...operations cable. Be careful not to the cautions for each product. 34 Playback cannot be removed from the SD card. Turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. The sensors do not 6 sensor button does not function if you cannot upload • Refer to "Latest ...Information", "Updater", 28 the file to [AUTO]. - in that is appropriate for Everio. Then wipe again with function. L To clean the lens Wipe gently...
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...to recover the video management TO RECORD/PLAYBACK. again. required to nil, the battery - POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED • Appears when an incompatible USB device is turned on the camcorder after power is connected to operate correctly. SET DATE/TIME! • Appears... the card with one that is switched off is exhausted, power turns off the camcorder. file. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the SD card. Turn on in recording - When the battery power is - the camcorder. • Appears when a DVD burner that is - Remove the SD card and...
...to recover the video management TO RECORD/PLAYBACK. again. required to nil, the battery - POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED • Appears when an incompatible USB device is turned on the camcorder after power is connected to operate correctly. SET DATE/TIME! • Appears... the card with one that is switched off is exhausted, power turns off the camcorder. file. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the SD card. Turn on in recording - When the battery power is - the camcorder. • Appears when a DVD burner that is - Remove the SD card and...
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...zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Language English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/ Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese L For video/Audio Format SD-VIDEO Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital...lbs) (incl. grip belt) Approx. 270 g (0.60 lbs) (incl. Specifications Camcorder L For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.3 W* * When the LED light is off and ...
...zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Language English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/ Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese L For video/Audio Format SD-VIDEO Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital...lbs) (incl. grip belt) Approx. 270 g (0.60 lbs) (incl. Specifications Camcorder L For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.3 W* * When the LED light is off and ...
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ENGLISH Approximate recording time (for still image) Recording medium SD or SDHC Card Image size/Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 640... 9 hr. 55 min. 19 hr. 50 min. Recording time 2 hr. 5 min.* 4 hr. 15 min.* 6 hr. 25 min.* 37 Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 50 min. Approximate number ...of storable images (for video) Recording medium Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB SD or SDHC Card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. ...
ENGLISH Approximate recording time (for still image) Recording medium SD or SDHC Card Image size/Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 640... 9 hr. 55 min. 19 hr. 50 min. Recording time 2 hr. 5 min.* 4 hr. 15 min.* 6 hr. 25 min.* 37 Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 50 min. Approximate number ...of storable images (for video) Recording medium Quality 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB SD or SDHC Card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. ...