CAMCORDER

Detailed User Guide

GZ-E10

LYT2432-023A
 Releasing Protection of All Files ......................................... 44
Table of Contents
Copying
Beginner’s Guide ........................................................... 4 Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder ... 45
Charging .................................................................................. 4 Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder ........... 45
Recording ................................................................................ 4 Copying to Windows PC ........................................................ 46
Playback .................................................................................. 4 Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ....................... 46
Shooting Tips ........................................................................... 4 Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) ........................... 47
Holiday Season/Christmas ...................................................... 5 Backing Up All Files ........................................................... 48
Wedding .................................................................................. 6 Organizing Files ................................................................. 49
Travel ....................................................................................... 7 Recording Videos to Discs ................................................. 50
Amusement Park ..................................................................... 9 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ........... 51
List of Files and Folders ..................................................... 53
Getting Started Copying to Mac Computer ..................................................... 54
Key Features ......................................................................... 10
Verifying the Accessories ...................................................... 11 Menu Settings
Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 12 Operating the Menu ............................................................... 55
Grip Adjustment ..................................................................... 13 Recording Menu (Video) ........................................................ 56
Using as a Hand Strap ....................................................... 13 FACE PRIORITY AE/AF ..................................................... 56
Inserting an SD Card ............................................................. 14 DIS ..................................................................................... 56
Types of Usable SD Card ................................................... 14 GAIN UP ............................................................................ 57
Turning On the Unit ................................................................ 15 WIND CUT ......................................................................... 57
Clock Setting ......................................................................... 16 TIME-LAPSE RECORDING ............................................... 57
Resetting the Clock ............................................................ 17 AUTO REC ........................................................................ 57
Changing the Display Language ............................................ 18 VIDEO QUALITY ................................................................ 58
Holding this Unit .................................................................... 18 ZOOM ................................................................................ 58
Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 18 ZOOM MIC ........................................................................ 59
Using this Unit Overseas ....................................................... 19 CLOCK ADJUST ................................................................ 59
Charging the Battery Pack Overseas ................................. 19 Manual Settings Menu ........................................................... 60
Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ................. 19 SCENE SELECT ................................................................ 60
Setting Daylight Saving Time ............................................. 20 FOCUS .............................................................................. 60
Optional Accessories ............................................................. 20 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST ..................................................... 60
WHITE BALANCE .............................................................. 60
Recording BACKLIGHT COMP. .......................................................... 60
TELE MACRO .................................................................... 60
Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 21 Playback Menu (Video) .......................................................... 61
Zooming ............................................................................. 22 DISPLAY DATE/TIME ........................................................ 62
Manual Recording ................................................................. 23 DELETE ............................................................................. 62
Scene Selection ................................................................. 24 PROTECT/CANCEL .......................................................... 62
Adjusting Focus Manually .................................................. 25 SEARCH DATE .................................................................. 62
Adjusting Brightness .......................................................... 26 PLAYBACK OTHER FILE .................................................. 62
Setting White Balance ........................................................ 27 K2 TECHNOLOGY ............................................................ 62
Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................ 28 CLOCK ADJUST ................................................................ 63
Taking Close-up Shots ....................................................... 28 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................................... 63
Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF) . 29 Display Settings Menu ........................................................... 64
Reducing Camera Shake ....................................................... 30 LANGUAGE ....................................................................... 64
Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) ............. 31 DATE DISPLAY STYLE ..................................................... 64
Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC) MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .................................................. 65
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Basic Settings Menu .............................................................. 66
Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power ............................ 33
DEMO MODE .................................................................... 66
OPERATION SOUND ........................................................ 67
Playback AUTO POWER OFF ........................................................... 67
Playing Back Videos .............................................................. 35 QUICK RESTART .............................................................. 68
Playing a Video with Defective Management Information ... 36 UPDATE ............................................................................ 68
Searching for a Specific Video ............................................... 36 PC SOFTWARE UPDATE ................................................. 68
Date Search ....................................................................... 37 FACTORY PRESET ........................................................... 68
Connecting to and Viewing on TV .......................................... 37 Connection Settings Menu .................................................... 69
Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector .......................... 38 DISPLAY ON TV ................................................................ 69
Connecting via the AV Connector ...................................... 39 VIDEO OUTPUT ................................................................ 69
HDMI OUTPUT .................................................................. 70
HDMI CONTROL ............................................................... 70
Editing Media Settings Menu ............................................................. 71
Deleting Unwanted Files ........................................................ 40 FORMAT SD CARD ........................................................... 71
Deleting the Currently Displayed File ................................. 40
Deleting Selected Files ...................................................... 41
Names of Parts
Deleting All Files ................................................................ 42
Protecting Files ...................................................................... 42 Front ...................................................................................... 72
Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed Rear ....................................................................................... 72
File .................................................................................. 42 Bottom ................................................................................... 73
Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files .............. 43 Interior ................................................................................... 73
Protecting All Files ............................................................. 44 LCD Monitor .......................................................................... 74

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Indications on the LCD monitor
Video Recording .................................................................... 74
Video Playback ...................................................................... 75

Troubleshooting
When the unit is not working properly .................................... 75
Battery Pack .......................................................................... 76
Recording .............................................................................. 76
Card ....................................................................................... 77
Playback ................................................................................ 77
Editing/Copying ..................................................................... 78
Computer ............................................................................... 78
Screen/Image ........................................................................ 79
Other Problems ..................................................................... 79
Error Message? ..................................................................... 80

Maintenance ................................................................. 81

Specifications ............................................................... 82

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Beginner’s Guide

o [Getting Ready]
Charging A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head.
User Guide. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.
Recording Caution :
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed 0 Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve
User Guide. stable images.
0 Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to
camera shake.
Playback
0 Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level
Shooting Tips

Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder

~ Recording Stable Images ~

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Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children.
By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute
expressions clearly.
o [Getting Ready]
A Kneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the
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This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.
Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images. ground.
B Place the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, on
o [Getting Ready] your right knee.
A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
B Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, close accordingly.
to your side.
C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle Panning
accordingly.
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Extending Your Hands to Shoot Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.
~ High-Angle Shooting ~
o [Getting Ready]
A Shoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping
the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.
B Stand facing the direction where the rotation will stop.
C Twist your upper body to the direction where recording will start.
D Press the start button and record for 2 seconds, then slowly twist back
your body to face the front.
Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front, then press the
stop button.
(The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds, giving the
feeling of a slow motion.)
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Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of
people.

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Holiday Season/Christmas Finding the Presents

Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!

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For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next
morning.
Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner
Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their pillow is a
The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of recording opportunity not to be missed. Get ready to shoot before the
Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times! children wake up!
o Decorating the tree
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A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas.
Simply the scene of all family members engaging in the decorating of a fir
tree with various colorful ornaments is full of the feeling of happiness.
o Preparing the Dinner
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Record the scenes as everyone helps to prepare the feast of the night.
You can film the mother who is cooking, the children who are helping, and
of course, the process of making a cake!

Recording the Christmas Party

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After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.
Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of
the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is
slightly drunk from champagne!

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Wedding Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests

Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!

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o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level

Discussing and Planning Before the Event

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You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please
Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the say a few words for the bride and groom".
bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are
and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes. changing, or during the entertainment programs.
By understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able
to shoot more appropriately. Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech
o Finding out the route of entrance The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom’s thank you
speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of appreciation from
the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not be
missed.
Start by closing up on the bride’s face using zoom. As the tears start to form
in the bride’s eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly zoom
out to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the speech.

Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders

If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video
with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who
has a camcorder at home.
Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots
of the bride and groom. In this way, the other camcorder can be moved
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The highlight of a wedding reception is the entrance of the bride and groom.
around to record other scenes, enabling an interesting video with changing
Find out which door they will enter from and the route they will take from the
scenes to be created through editing and compilation.
person-in-charge of the wedding hall in advance. Set up the tripod at a place
As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even if you are really
where you can follow the couple using zoom without having to move around.
unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to the video at
o Number of times and timing of clothes-changing various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!
Find out the timing of any changing of clothes so as to capture the scene well o <Camcorder 1>
when the bride and groom enter again. Closing up on the bride and groom all the time
You can also make use the time while the bride and groom are changing to
record comments of well wishes from the guests.

Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom

o Composing the picture with the groom in front and the
guests at the back
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o <Camcorder 2>
Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the
same time
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The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom. Record
their expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment programs,
and other scenes.
Another recommendation is to capture the face shots of the guests, then pan
towards the groom. Picture composition containing the crowd of guests only
lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shooting angle and size.
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Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the

Travel camcorder for battery charging.
Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you
plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge
multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcorder
at the same time.
o Tripod
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Bringing the Necessary Equipment
The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose
and the destination.
For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in
accordance to the local conditions.

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Here are some suggestions for your consideration. A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate
tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a
o Camcorder compact one to be used on a table or one that is at least 1 m tall.
Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day.
Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long overseas
trips.
Recording the Excitement Before Departure
If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards, It may be a little abrupt to start your travel video at the destination suddenly.
including some for backup. Record also the preparations prior to departure if it is a family trip, or the time
when everyone is gathered at the meeting place if you are traveling with your
o Battery Pack friends.
Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording time For overseas trips, taking a shot of the signs and displays at the airport of
in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, prepare a the flight you are taking may be useful for future reference.
battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time).
For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long trip,
do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.
o AC Adapter
The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence can
be used anywhere in the world.
Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery
pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next
day.
o Power Plug Adapter
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The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to check
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the shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate power
plug adapter. Using Pan at the Places of Interest
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 19)
Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you
o Battery Charger would certainly want to record.
To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single
frame, try the panning technique.
Refer to “Shooting Tips” found in the “Beginner’s Guide” on this website on
how to use panning effectively.
In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the signs or monuments that
can often be found at the tourist spots.
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Showing Everyone Having a Good Time
When taking a video, it is rather dull to shoot only the scenery or historical
sites.
Talk about your feelings while recording the breath-taking scenery of an
attraction so that it will be an interesting scene to view later.

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o <Without backlight compensation>

Amusement Park
Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!

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o <With backlight compensation>
Taking Videos of Moving Subjects

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Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos.
This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions
or voices of surprise and delight.
*Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any recording.
Be sure to check beforehand.
0 [Examples] Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc.

Inducing Responses by Calling Out

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Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view
them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the
camcorder to a waste.
When recording, induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your
hands or shouting out "Is it fun?" and the like.

Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation

It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's face
is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly.
Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT COMP.”
if the faces appear too dark. Even the expressions of faces under shadows
can be captured brightly and clearly.
“Setting Details” (A p. 28)

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Key Features
Key features of your camcorder
1 Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording
2 i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes
3 Digital Image Stabilizer
4 40x Optical Zoom
5 Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the
detecting area
6 Time-lapse Recording: Watch long hours of recording in a few seconds
7 HDMI, USB, and AV Out connectors

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Verifying the Accessories

If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.

Illustration Description

AC Adapter
AC-V10M
0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack.
It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
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Power Cord
(x2 GZ-E10AG)
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Battery Pack
BN-VG108E
0 Attaches to this unit to supply power.
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AV Cable
0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.
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USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
0 Connects this unit to a computer.
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Basic User Guide
0 Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.
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Memo :
0 SD cards are sold separately.
“Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 14)
0 When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 19)

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Charging the Battery Pack Memo :

0 You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours
Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining indoors.
battery power is low. (Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.
1 Attach the battery pack.
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0 Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until
the battery clicks into place.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC connector.
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3 Plug in the power.

AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)
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0 The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
It goes out when charging is finished.

Caution :
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
0 If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and
performance cannot be guaranteed.
0 Charging time: Approx. 2 h 20 m (using supplied battery pack)
The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is
charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging
may take a longer time or it may not start.
The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some
usage conditions such as at low temperature.
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
0 If you use any other AC adapters besides the supplied AC adapter,
malfunctions may occur.
0 You can record or play back videos while the AC adapter is connected.
(Battery charging cannot be performed during recording or playback.)
Remove the battery when the unit is to be used for a long time.
Performance of the battery may drop if it is left attached to the unit.

Rechargeable Batteries：
0 When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or below),
the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. When
using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as
by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it. (Keep away from direct
contact with a warm pack.)
0 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire.
0 After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to 25°C.
0 Keep a 30 % battery level (X) if the battery pack is not to be used for a
long period of time. In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery pack every 6 months, then continue to store it at a 30 % battery
level (X).

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Detaching the Battery Pack Grip Adjustment

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A Open the lever on the strap lock

B Adjust the length of the belt
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0 Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.
C Close the lever

Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter) Caution :

0 Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
Battery Pack Charging Time If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.

BN-VG108E 2 h 20 m
(Supplied) Using as a Hand Strap
Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.
BN-VG114E 2 h 30 m

BN-VG121E 3 h 30 m

BN-VG138E 6 h 10 m

0 When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even
if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is
charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging may
take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may
also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature.
“Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)” (A p. 34)
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Inserting an SD Card Removing the Card

Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight.
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.
“Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 14)
“Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 34)

1 Close the LCD monitor.

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2 Open the cover. Types of Usable SD Card
The following SD cards can be used on this unit.
Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers.
0 Panasonic
0 TOSHIBA
0 SanDisk

SD Card
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3 Insert an SD card.

Label

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0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (2 GB).
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0 Insert with the label facing outward. SDHC Card

Warning
0 Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and SD card.
0 Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing an SD card.
0 Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the SD card.

Memo :
0 To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to
format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media
settings.
“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 71)
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0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB).

SDXC Card
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0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 64 GB).
Memo :
0 Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified
above may result in recording failure or data loss.

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This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards, even when using
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the ones specified above. Some SD cards may not work due to
Turning On the Unit
specification changes, etc. You can turn the power of this unit on/off by opening or closing the LCD
0 To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or monitor.
higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
0 Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4
MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.
0 You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card.
0 To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
0 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard
SDHC/SDXC cards.
UHS Speed Class is not supported.

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0 The unit turns on.
When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card
0 When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
Confirm and update the OS of your computer.

Windows XP / Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.

Windows XP SP1

Windows XP SP2 / Necessary to download the update software.

Windows XP SP3 (KB955704)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-
b727-c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en

Windows Vista Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.

Mac OS Not compatible.

Windows XP / Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.

Windows XP
SP1

Windows XP Necessary to download the update software.

SP2 / Windows (KB955704)
XP SP3 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?
FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-b727-
c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en

Windows Vista Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.

Windows Vista Necessary to download the upgrade software.

SP1 / Windows (KB975823)
Vista SP2 0 32 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-
abb2-2ad529de00a1
0 64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-
ae08-34c3452ba315

Windows 7 Necessary to download the upgrade software.

(KB976422)
0 32 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-
aca3-2a9aff5915ea
0 64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-
b860-47084587155f

Mac OS X 10.4 Not compatible.

Tiger / Mac OS X
10.5 Leopard

Mac OS X 10.6 Necessary to upgrade to 10.6.5.

Snow Leopard

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Clock Setting 0 When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for recording.
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 19)
The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the 0 “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not
first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when been used for a prolonged period.
the clock is not set yet. Connect the AC adapter for more than 24 hours to charge the internal clock
Set the clock before recording. battery of this unit before setting the clock.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
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1 Open the LCD monitor.
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0 The unit turns on.
0 When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
2 Select “YES” and press OK when “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

SET DATE/TIME!

YES NO
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3 Set the date and time.

CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME

1 1 2012 10 00
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0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to
confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item.
0 Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press
OK.

CLOCK/AREA SETTING
GMT
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0 The city name and time difference are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo :
0 The clock can be reset again later.
“Resetting the Clock” (A p. 17)

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Resetting the Clock CLOCK/AREA SETTING

GMT
Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

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0 The city name and time difference are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
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1 Press MENU.
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2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

CLOCK ADJUST
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0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
3 Select “CLOCK SETTING” and press OK.

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING
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0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Set the date and time.

CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME

1 1 2012 10 00
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0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to
confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item.
0 Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
5 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press
OK.

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Changing the Display Language Holding this Unit

The language on the display can be changed. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent
Memo : camera shake.
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
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1 Press MENU.
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2 Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

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Caution :
0 Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. 0 Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU. children.

3 Select “LANGUAGE” and press OK. Memo :

0 If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 30)
LANGUAGE

Tripod Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for
preventing camera shake and recording from the same position.
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Select the desired language and press OK.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH
.
0 To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes
and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn the
screws until they are fastened firmly.
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU. Caution :
0 To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit falls off, read
the instruction manual of the tripod (or monopod) to be used and make
sure that it is securely attached.
Memo :
0 It is recommended to use a tripod or monopod when recording in
conditions prone to camera shake (such as in dark places or when zoomed
to the telephoto end).
0 Set the digital image stabilizer to b (OFF) when using a tripod for
recording.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 30)

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 Getting Started

Using this Unit Overseas Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel
The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the
Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip.
shape of the outlet.
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 19) Memo :
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. or DOWN/>.
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 19)
When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is
set 1 hour ahead.
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the

.
shape of the outlet. 1 Press MENU.
A B BF C O

North America Europe Oceania Middle East

United States A Iceland C Australia O Israel C

.
Canada A Ireland C Guam A Iran C
Mexico A United Kingdom B.BF Tahiti C Kuwait B.C 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
Italy C Tonga O Jordan B.BF
Asia
Austria C New Zealand O
Africa
India Ｂ.Ｃ.ＢＦ Netherlands C Fiji O
Indonesia Ｃ Canary Islands C Algeria A.B.BF.C
Latin Egypt B.BF.C
Singapore Ｂ.ＢＦ Greece C
Sri Lanka Ｂ.Ｃ.ＢＦ Switzerland C Argentina Guinea C
O
Thailand A.BF.C Sweden C Colombia Kenya B.C
A
South Korea A.C Spain A.C Jamaica Zambia B.BF
A
China A.B.BF.C.O Denmark C Chile Tanzania B.BF
B.C
Republic of South Africa
Japan A Germany C Haiti A CLOCK ADJUST
Nepal C Norway C Panama B.C.BF
A
Mozambique C
.
Pakistan B.C Hungary C Bahamas A
Bangladesh C Finland C Puerto Rico A
Morocco C 0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
Philippines A.BF.O France C Brazil A.C 0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Vietnam A.C Belgium C Venezuela A
Hong Kong Special Poland B.C Peru A.C 3 Select “AREA SETTING” and press OK.
Administrative Region B.BF Portugal B.C
Macau Special Romania C CLOCK ADJUST
Administrative Region B.C
Malaysia B.BF.C
.
AREA SETTING
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the area you are traveling to and press
OK.

AREA SETTING
GMT
.
0 The city name and time difference are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo :
0 Setting “AREA SETTING” changes the clock time such that time difference
is accounted for.
After returning to your country, re-select the region that was set initially to
restore the original clock settings.

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Getting Started

Setting Daylight Saving Time Optional Accessories

When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is
You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack.
set 1 hour ahead.
Memo : Product Name Description
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>. Battery Pack 0 Provides a longer recording time than the battery
0 BN-VG114E pack that comes with this unit. It can also be used
0 BN-VG121E as a spare battery pack.

Battery Charger 0 Enables the battery pack to be charged without

0 AA-VG1 using this unit.

HDMI Mini Cable 0 For viewing in high picture quality.

0 VX-HD310 Transmits video, audio, and control signals
.
0
1 Press MENU. 0 VX-HD315 between devices.
0 VX-HD320
0 VX-HD330

Memo :
0 For more information, refer to the catalog.
.
2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack Actual Recording Continuous

Time Recording Time

BN-VG108E 40 m 1h5m
(Supplied)

CLOCK ADJUST BN-VG114E 1 h 15 m 2 h 10 m

BN-VG121E 1 h 55 m 3 h 15 m
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
BN-VG138E 3 h 20 m 5 h 45 m
3 Select “DST SETTING” and press OK.
0 The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3”
CLOCK ADJUST (standard).
0 The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording
is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the
expected recording time.)
0 When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even
DST SETTING if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to set daylight saving time and press OK.

DST SETTING
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

ON
.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo :
0 What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.
0 Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the trip.

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 Recording

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording

Recording Media
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Battery Indicator

Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically Video Quality
Image Stabilizer Recording Mode

to suit the shooting conditions.

Intelligent Auto Mode
Manual Mode
0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed Scene of Intelligent Auto
on the screen. Record-Standby
0 Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial Scene Counter 0:00:00 [05:56]
Recording in Progress

recording. Remaining Recording Time

Memo :

.
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or Display Icon Description
DOWN/>.
Recording Mode Press the i.AUTO button to switch the recording mode
between P (Intelligent Auto) and H (Manual).

Video Quality Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting

selected in the recording menu.
“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 58)

Remaining Displays the remaining time for video recording.

. Recording Time
1 Open the lens cover. b Appears when video recording is in progress.
Recording in
Progress

a Appears when video recording is paused.

Record-Standby

Scene Counter Displays the elapsed time of the video that is currently
(Recorded Time) being recorded.
.
Recording Media Displays the icon of the recording media.
2 Open the LCD monitor.
Battery Indicator Displays the approximate remaining battery power.
Details of the battery power can be displayed by
pressing the OK/INFO button.
“Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power”
(A p. 33)

Image Stabilizer Displays the image stabilizer setting.

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 30)
.
0 The unit turns on and the video mode icon appears.
3 Check if the recording mode is Intelligent Auto.

.
0 If the mode is H Manual, press the i.AUTO button to switch.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
4 Start recording.

.
0 Press again to stop.
Memo :
0 Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, recording may not be
performed properly even in the Intelligent Auto mode.

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Recording

o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Useful Settings for Recording

Display Icon Description 0 When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately if you
open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned off by closing
E Captures one’s skin beautifully. the monitor.
“QUICK RESTART” (A p. 68)
A Allows people to be captured naturally.
0 When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off automatically
Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes. (only when using the
D
with vivid colors. battery pack)
“AUTO POWER OFF” (A p. 67)
I Records with minimal noise in the overall image. 0 When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON” (default setting), this unit
detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record the
B Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with faces more clearly.
minimal noise in the overall image.
“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 29)
J Prevents colors from fading even when recording in Caution :
a bright environment. 0 Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.
G Records while focusing on a near object. 0 Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like the
bathroom.
H Reproduces the green color of trees vividly. 0 Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as well as
places exposed to steam or smoke directly.
F Reproduces the colors of sunset naturally. 0 Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access
lamp is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable.
C Adjusts settings so that the subject does not appear
0 This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,
too dark due to backlight.
external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
K Allows people to be captured naturally with minimal functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove the AC
noise in the overall image. adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.
0 Make a backup of important recorded data.
L Records while focusing on a near object even in a dark It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other
environment. recording media for storage.
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
Memo : Memo :
0 Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and 0 Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start shooting. If
automatically adjusted in Intelligent Auto mode. there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a computer or disc.
0 Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions. 0 Do not forget to make copies after recording!
0 Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more
consecutive hours according to specifications.
(It may take some time to resume recording.)
0 For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size exceeds 4
GB.
0 You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours indoors.
0 When there are many files in the media, it may take time for them to be
displayed on the playback screen. Wait for a while as the access lamp appears
blinking, which indicates normal operation.
0 Depending on the shooting conditions, the four corners of the screen may
appear dark, but this is not a malfunction. In this case, change the shooting
conditions by moving the zoom lever, etc.

Zooming
The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.
0 Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.
0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.

Wide Angle Telephoto

.
Memo :
0 When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.
0 The zoom ratio range can be changed.
“ZOOM” (A p. 58)

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Manual Recording Manual Recording Menu

The following items can be set.
You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode.
Memo : Name Description
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>. SCENE SELECT 0 Recordings that suit the shooting conditions
can be performed easily.
“Scene Selection” (A p. 24)

FOCUS 0 Use manual focus if the subject is not

focused automatically.
“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25)

BRIGHTNESS 0 Overall brightness on the screen can be

.
ADJUST adjusted.
1 Open the lens cover.
0 Use this when recording in a dark or bright
location.
“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26)

WHITE BALANCE 0 Overall color on the screen can be adjusted.

0 Use this when the color on the screen
appears differently from the actual color.
“Setting White Balance” (A p. 27)
.
2 Open the LCD monitor. BACKLIGHT COMP. 0 Corrects the image when the subject
appears dark due to backlight.
0 Use this when shooting against the light.
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 28)

TELE MACRO 0 Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of the

subject.
“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 28)
.
3 Select the Manual recording mode.
.
0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch
to H Manual.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
4 Start recording.
.
0 Press again to stop.
0 For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording
Menu”.
Memo :
0 The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.

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*The image is only an impression.

Scene Selection
Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most Setting Effect
suitable settings.
Memo : b NIGHTALIVE Increases gain and brightens the scene
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< automatically using a slow shutter when the
or DOWN/>. surrounding is dark.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.
.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.

.
g SPOTLIGHT Prevents the human subject from appearing too
bright under light.

.
.
0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch Memo :
to H Manual.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every 0 All scenes of “SCENE SELECT” cannot be set during “TIME-LAPSE
press. RECORDING”.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

MANUAL SETTING
.
4 Select “SCENE SELECT” and press OK.

SCENE SELECT
.
5 Select the scene and press OK.

NIGHTALIVE
.
0 After setting, press OK.

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Adjusting Focus Manually

Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual
focusing is desired.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

0:00:00 [05:56]

.
0 Press UP/< to focus on a distant subject.
0 Press DOWN/> to focus on a near subject.
7 Press OK to confirm.
.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.

0:00:00 [05:56]

.
0
Memo :
0 A subject that is focused at the telephoto (T) end remains in focus when
it is zoomed out to the wide angle (W) end.
0 “FOCUS” cannot be set during “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.
.
0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch
to H Manual.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

MANUAL SETTING
.
4 Select “FOCUS” and press OK.

FOCUS
.
5 Select “MANUAL” and press OK.

MANUAL
.
6 Adjust the focus with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.

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Adjusting Brightness
You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

0:00:00 [05:56]

.
0 Compensation range during video recording: -2.0 to +2.0 EV
0 Press UP/< to increase the brightness.
0 Press DOWN/> to decrease the brightness.
7 Press OK to confirm.
.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.

0:00:00 [05:56]

.
.
0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch
to H Manual.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

MANUAL SETTING
.
4 Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and press OK.

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
.
5 Select “MANUAL” and press OK.

MANUAL
.
6 Select the brightness value with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.

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Setting White Balance

Setting Details
You can set the color tone to suit the light source.
Memo : AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors.
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>. MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not
resolved.

FINE Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD Set this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade.

HALOGEN Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video

light.
.
1 Select the Manual recording mode. Using MWB

1 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens so that the white
paper fills the screen.
2 Select “MWB” and keep pressing OK.
0 The cursor blinks.
3 Release OK after the menu disappears.
.
0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch
to H Manual.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

MANUAL SETTING
.
4 Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press OK.

WHITE BALANCE
.
5 Select the white balance setting and press OK.

AUTO

MWB

FINE

CLOUD
.
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Setting Backlight Compensation Taking Close-up Shots

You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function.
backlight.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

.
*The image is only an impression.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.

.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.
.
0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch
to H Manual.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
2 Press MENU.
.
0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch
to H Manual.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
.
3 press.
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.
2 Press MENU.

MANUAL SETTING
.
3 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.
.
4 Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and press OK.
MANUAL SETTING

BACKLIGHT COMP.
.
4 Select “TELE MACRO” and press OK.
.
5 Select “ON” and press OK.

TELE MACRO
OFF

ON
.
5 Select “ON” and press OK.
.
0 After setting, the backlight icon l appears.

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Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face

OFF Detection AE/AF)
ON “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” automatically adjusts the detected face with
appropriate focus and brightness.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
0 After setting, the tele macro icon o appears.

Setting Details

OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.

Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.

ON Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end.

.
Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end. 1 Press MENU.

Caution :
0 When you are not taking close-up shots, set “TELE MACRO” to “OFF”.
Otherwise, the image may be blur.

.
2 Select “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” and press OK.

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF

.
3 Select “ON” and press OK.

OFF

ON
.
4 Point the camera toward the human subject.

XP

0:00:00 [05:56]
.
0 A frame appears around the face of the subject, and the focus and
brightness are automatically adjusted.
0 If multiple faces are detected, the face that is closest to the camera
will be focused.
5 Start recording.
.
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Caution : Reducing Camera Shake

0 When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will
change. When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can
- If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”. be effectively reduced.
- If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”. Memo :
- If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
0 When the following settings are made, “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” will or DOWN/>.
switch to “OFF”.
- When “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”
- When “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”
- When “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”
Memo :
0 The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces.
0 Some faces may not be detected depending on the shooting environment.
If appropriate results cannot be obtained, record with “FACE PRIORITY

.
0
AE/AF” set to “OFF”. 1 Press MENU.

.
2 Select “DIS” (image stabilizer) and press OK.

DIS
.
3 Select “ON” or “ON (AIS)” to activate the image stabilizer and press OK.

OFF

ON

ON (AIS)
.
Display Setting

b OFF Deactivates image stabilizer.

a ON Reduces camera shake under normal shooting

conditions.

c ON (AIS) Reduces camera shake more effectively when

shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end.
Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x).
(A video mode only)

Memo :
0 It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to “OFF” when shooting a
subject of little movement with the unit on a tripod.
0 Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive.

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Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE Indications During Time-Lapse Recording

RECORDING) Video Quality
Speed Indicator
Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be
Recording in Progress
shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval. Record-Standby
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

0:00:00:01
0:00:01 [5:56]

Remaining Recording Time

Actual Elapsed Time

Recorded Time

.
.
1 Press MENU. Display Description

Speed Indicator Displays the recording interval that is set.

Video Quality Displays the icon of the video quality that is set.

Remaining Remaining time left to record with the currently

Recording Time selected video quality.
.
2 Select “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” and press OK.
Recording in Appears when video recording is in progress.
Progress When in the power-saving mode, it blinks.

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Record-Standby Appears when video recording is paused.

Actual Elapsed Displays the actual elapsed time after recording

Time starts.

Recorded Time Displays the actual recorded time of the video.

Recorded time increases in units of frames.
.
3 Select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds) and press OK.

OFF

1SEC INTERVAL

2SEC INTERVAL

5SEC INTERVAL
.
0 The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.
4 Start recording.
.
0 A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period.
0 When the recording interval is set to “20SEC INTERVAL” or higher,
this unit switches to the power-saving mode between recordings.
At the next point to record, the power-saving mode will be turned off
and recording will start automatically.
0 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.

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Time-Lapse Setting Recording Automatically by Sensing

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Movements (AUTO REC)
Setting Details This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes
in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the
OFF Deactivates the function. LCD monitor. (AUTO REC)
Memo :
1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times or DOWN/>.
speed.

2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 2-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times
speed.

5SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times
speed.

.
10SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 10-second intervals. 1 Compose the picture according to the subject.
Recorded videos will be played back at 300 times 0 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc.
speed.
2 Press MENU.
20SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 20-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times
speed.

40SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 40-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 1 200 times
speed.

.
3 Select “AUTO REC” and press OK.
80SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 80-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 2 400 times
speed.

Caution : AUTO REC

0 Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.
0 Zooming, face priority AE/AF, and image stabilizer are not available in
time-lapse recording.
0 When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than “0:00:00:14”
.
, the video will not be saved.
4 Select “ON” and press OK.
Memo :
0 Settings of time-lapse recording are not saved when the power is turned
off. OFF
0 Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started.
0 Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time-lapse recordings with long ON
intervals.
It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually.
“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 18)
“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25)
“Setting White Balance” (A p. 27)
.
5 Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame
moves.

XP 12:45AM

0:00:00 [05:56]
.
0 A red frame appears 2 seconds after the menu display disappears.
0 For video recording, recording continues while there are still
movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red
frame. When there are no more movements of the subject (changes
in brightness) within the red frame, recording will stop in 5 seconds.
0 To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button.
However, as the “AUTO REC” setting remains at “ON” even after the
video recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements
of the subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red
frame. To cancel “AUTO REC”, set it to “OFF”.

Caution :

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0 Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power
set.
0 “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” You can check the remaining video recording time on the SD card as well
. When both are set, priority is given to “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”. as the remaining battery power.
0 The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after “AUTO Memo :
REC” is set. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
Memo :
0 Recording stops when there are no changes for 5 seconds during video
recording.
0 Settings of “AUTO REC” are not saved when the power is turned off.
0 Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the red
frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small.
0 Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no
movement within the red frame.

.
0 While zooming, recording cannot be started.
1 Open the LCD monitor.

.
2 Press OK/INFO.

.
3 Display the remaining recording time.

MAX RECORDING TIME

ＳＤ
0h46m

FREE
USED
.
0 To display the remaining battery power, press OK/INFO.
0 To exit the display, press MENU.
4 Display the remaining battery power.

REMAINING BATTERY

MAX TIME

min
.
0 To exit the display, press OK/INFO.
0 Remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapter
is connected.
Memo :
0 You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time
display.
Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press
OK.

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Recording

Approximate Video Recording Time

Quality SDHC/SDXC Card

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB

UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m 5 h 40 m

XP 30 m 1h 2h 4h 6h 8 h 10 m

SP 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 30 m 11 h 30 m

EP 1 h 40 m 3 h 30 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 40 m 21 h 30 m 28 h 50 m

SSW 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 5 h 30 m 11 h 20 m 16 h 40 m 22 h 20 m

SEW 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m 23 h 30 m 34 h 30 m 46 h 10 m

0 The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time

BN-VG108E 40 m 1h5m
(Supplied)

BN-VG114E 1 h 15 m 2 h 10 m

BN-VG121E 1 h 55 m 3 h 15 m

BN-VG138E 3 h 20 m 5 h 45 m

0 The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).
0 The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)
0 Recording time may differ depending on the shooting environment and usage.

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Playing Back Videos Zoom N / Increases volume level Stop (returns to thumbnail
You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen Vol.+ display)
(thumbnail display).
Zoom O / Decreases volume level Stop (returns to thumbnail
Memo : Vol.- display)
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>. UP/<* Reverse search Frame-by-frame playback
in reverse direction

DOWN/>* Forward search Frame-by-frame playback

in forward direction

*Press and hold to start slow playback.

Memo :
0 You can search for a specific file by the recording date.
.
“Date Search” (A p. 37)
1 Select the playback mode.
Caution :
0 Make a backup of important recorded data.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other
recording media for storage.
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
0 This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,
.
0 Press L again to return to the recording mode. external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it
from functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove
2 Select the desired video and press OK or d/e to start playback.
the AC adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.

Adjusting the Volume of Videos

.
Turn down the Turn up the
.
volume volume

Checking the Recording Date and Other Information

You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.
1 Pause playback.
2 Press OK/INFO.
.
0 Press the d/e button to stop (pause) playback.
0 To return to the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever while
playback is paused. DATE/TIME
PB TIME
: 10.10.2012 10:00
: 00:10:00
0 To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O QUALITY
PROTECT
: XP
: OFF

(zoom) lever.

Operation Buttons/Levers for Video Playback

.
During Index Screen Display

Operation Description
Button/
Lever

UP/< Select/move cursor

DOWN/>

OK/INFO Play back video

d/e

Zoom N/O Move to the next or previous page

During Video Playback

Operation During Video Playback During Video Pause

Button/
Lever

d/e Pause Playback

Zoom u - Stop (returns to thumbnail

display)

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Playing a Video with Defective Management Information Searching for a Specific Video
The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not
When there is a large number of recorded videos, it is difficult to look for the
performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording.
desired file from the index screen.
You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with
Use the search function to find the file you want.
defective management information.
Memo :
0 For videos, you can search by “SEARCH DATE”.
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< “To search by recording dates” (A p. 37)
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Select the playback mode.
.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” and press OK.

PLAYBACK OTHER FILE

.
4 Select the desired video and press OK or d/e to start playback.
.
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 35)
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo :
0 An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management
information is corrupted.
0 Depending on the condition of the damaged file, playback might fail or
may not run smoothly.

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Date Search Connecting to and Viewing on TV

You can search and play videos according to recording dates.
You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV
Memo : varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< that best suits your TV.
or DOWN/>.
0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
“Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 38)
“Connecting via the AV Connector” (A p. 39)

Unnatural Displays on TV

Trouble Action

Images do not Disconnect the cable and connect again.

.
0
1 Select the playback mode. appear on the TV 0 Turn off and on this unit again.
properly.
0 Images may not appear properly when the
remaining battery power is low. Use an AC
adapter.

Images are 0 Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION

projected vertically SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”.
.
2 Press MENU. on the TV. “VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 69)

Images are 0 Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

projected
horizontally on the
TV.

HDMI-CEC
.
0 TVs may operate differently depending on the
3 Select “SEARCH DATE” and press OK. functions do not specifications, even if they are HDMI-CEC
work properly, and compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions
the TV does not of this unit cannot be guaranteed to operate in
work in conjunction combination with all the TVs. In such cases, set
with this unit. “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
SEARCH DATE “HDMI CONTROL” (A p. 70)

The language on 0 It may occur when you connect this unit to a TV

the display with different language setting using an HDMI
changed. mini cable.
.
4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select a recording date and press OK.
Caution :
SEARCH DATE 0 Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such
10.10.2012 as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the
provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data
on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording
medium to use the medium again.
.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
5 Select the desired video and press OK or d/e to start playback.

SEARCH DATE
.
0 Only the files recorded on the selected date are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0 To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O
(zoom) lever.

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Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector 0 For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's
manufacturer.
If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to
the HDMI mini connector.
0 Use a High Speed HDMI Cable.
0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Connect to a TV.

TV

HDMI Cable (Optional)

To HDMI Mini
Connector HDMI Connector
Input
.
2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)
.
3 Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this
unit via the connected connector.

External Input
.
4 Play back a file.
.
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 35)
Memo :
0 To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.
“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 69)
0 Change the settings in “HDMI OUTPUT” according to the connection.
“HDMI OUTPUT” (A p. 70)
0 When connected to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, images and sounds
may not be output properly depending on the TV connected.
In such cases, perform the following operations.
1) Disconnect the HDMI mini cable and connect it again.
2) Turn off and on this unit again.

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Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting via the AV Connector

Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be
allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. played back on a TV.
0 HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are
Memo :
connected via HDMI cables. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
Memo : or DOWN/>.
0 Not all HDMI control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The
HDMI control function of this unit will not work when connected to these
devices.
0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all HDMI-CEC enabled devices.
0 Depending on the specifications of each HDMI-CEC enabled device,
some functions may not work with this unit. (For details, refer to the
instruction manual of your TV.)
0 Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices. In these

.
cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
1 Connect to a TV.
“HDMI CONTROL” (A p. 70)

TV
Preparations
0 Connect an HDMI mini cable between this unit and the TV. Yellow Video Input
“Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 38) AV Cable (Provided) White
Video Input

0 Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to “ON”. (For details, Audio Input (L)
AV To AV Connector Red
refer to the instruction manual of the TV.) Audio Input (R)
0 Turn on this unit and set “HDMI CONTROL” in the “CONNECTION
SETTINGS” menu to “ON”. .
“HDMI CONTROL” (A p. 70)
2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

Operation Method 1

1 Turn on this unit.

AC Adapter
2 Select the playback mode.
To AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)

3 Connect the HDMI mini cable.

.
0 TV turns on automatically and switches to HDMI input mode when 3 Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this
this unit is turned on. unit via the connected connector.

Operation Method 2
External Input
1 Turn off the TV.
0 This unit turns off automatically.
Memo :
0 Depending on the TV connected, the display language of this unit will
automatically switch to the language that is selected for the TV when this
unit is turned on.
(This is applicable only if this unit supports the language selected for the
TV.) To use this unit with a language that differs from the display language
.
of the TV, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”. 4 Play back a file.
0 The display language of the TV will not switch automatically, even if the
display language of this unit is changed.
0 These functions may not work correctly when devices such as amplifier
and selector are connected. Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
0 If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off and on this unit again.
.
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 35)
Memo :
0 To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.
“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 69)
0 For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's
manufacturer.

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Deleting Unwanted Files

Delete unwanted videos when the space in the recording media is running DELETE
out.
The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files.
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 40)
“Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 41)
“Deleting All Files” (A p. 42)
Memo :

.
0 Deleted files cannot be restored. 4 Select “CURRENT” and press OK.
0 Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file. VIDEO DELETE
“Protecting Files” (A p. 42) CURRENT
0 Be sure to back up important files on a computer.
“Backing Up All Files” (A p. 48)

Deleting a Video with Defective Management Information

Videos with defective management information cannot be deleted with the
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” function. This deletion is also not

.
possible on the index screen. 5 Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and press OK.

o To delete a video with defective management information

1 Start or pause playback of a file. DELETE?
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 36) (REMAINING SCENES: 0006)
2 Press MENU.
3 YES NO
Select “DELETE” and press OK.
0 “CURRENT” cannot be selected. .
0 The file to delete appears on this screen.
Deleting the Currently Displayed File 0 Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.
Deletes the currently displayed file. 0 After deleting, press MENU.
Memo : 0 When no file remains, the screen returns to the index screen.
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
Memo :
0 Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)
.
Caution :
0 Deleted files cannot be restored.

1 Select the playback mode.

.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “DELETE” and press OK.

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Deleting Selected Files

Deletes the selected files.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

.
7 Select “EXECUTE” and press OK.

DELETE?

EXECUTE QUIT
.
RETURN
Caution :
0 Deleted files cannot be restored.

.
0 After deleting, press OK.
1 Select the playback mode. 0 To cancel the deletion, select “QUIT” and press OK.
0 To return to the previous screen, select “RETURN” and press OK.
Memo :
0 Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)
.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “DELETE” and press OK.

DELETE
.
4 Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK.

VIDEO DELETE

FILE SELECT
.
5 Select the files to delete and press OK.

DELETE
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select files.
0 A delete mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the delete mark, press OK again.
0 To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O
(zoom) lever.
6 After selecting all the files to delete, press MENU.

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Deleting All Files Protecting Files

Deletes all files.
Prevent important videos from being deleted accidently by protecting them.
Memo : “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File”
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< (A p. 42)
or DOWN/>. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 43)
“Protecting All Files” (A p. 44)
“Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 44)
Caution :
0 When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be
deleted.

Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed

.
Caution : File
0 Deleted files cannot be restored. Protects or releases protection of the currently displayed file.
Memo :
1 Select the playback mode. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
2 Press MENU.

.
1 Select the playback mode.
.
3 Select “DELETE” and press OK.
.
DELETE
2 Press MENU.
.
.
4 Select “DELETE ALL” and press OK. 3 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.

VIDEO DELETE

PROTECT/CANCEL

DELETE ALL
.
.
5 Select “YES” and press OK. 4 Select “CURRENT” and press OK.

PROTECT/CANCEL
DELETE ALL? CURRENT
(EXCEPT PROTECTED SCENE)

YES NO
.
.
0 After deleting, press OK.
5 Check that it is the file to protect, select “YES” and press OK.
0 To cancel the deletion, select “NO” and press OK.
Memo :
0 Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

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VIDEO PROTECT

PROTECT?

YES NO
.
.
0 The file to protect appears on this screen. 0 A protect mark I appears on the selected file.
0 To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK. To remove the protect mark I, press OK again.
0 Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file. 0 To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O
0 After setting, press OK. (zoom) lever.
0 To exit the screen, press MENU. 6 After selecting all the files to protect or release protection of, press
MENU.

Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files

Protects or releases protection of the selected files.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

.
7 Select “YES” and press OK.
0 To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK.
.
1 Select the playback mode.
.
2 Press MENU.
.
3 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.

PROTECT/CANCEL
.
4 Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK.

PROTECT/CANCEL

FILE SELECT
.
0 To exit, press MENU, select “YES” and press OK.
5 Select the files to protect or release protection of and press OK.

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Protecting All Files Releasing Protection of All Files

Protects all files. Releases protection of all files.
Memo : Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>. or DOWN/>.
.
.
1 Select the playback mode. 1 Select the playback mode.
.
.
2 Press MENU. 2 Press MENU.
.
.
3 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK. 3 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.

PROTECT/CANCEL PROTECT/CANCEL
.
.
4 Select “PROTECT ALL” and press OK. 4 Select “CANCEL ALL” and press OK.

PROTECT/CANCEL PROTECT/CANCEL

PROTECT ALL

CANCEL ALL
.
.
5 Select “YES” and press OK. 5 Select “YES” and press OK.

PROTECT ALL?
CANCEL ALL?

YES NO YES NO
.
.
0 After setting, press OK. 0 After protection is released, press OK.

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Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray
Recorder Recorder
You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit
0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder. using a USB cable.
Memo :
1 Open the LCD monitor. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
2 Connect to a DVD recorder.

.
;GNNQY Video Input
To AV Connector Video Input 1 Open the LCD monitor.
9JKVG
Audio Input (L)
AV Cable (Provided) 4GF
Audio Input (R)
Record AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)
VCR/DVD Recorder

To DC Connector

.
2 Connect to a Blu-ray recorder.
.
A Connect using the provided AV cable.
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected. AC Adapter To AC Outlet
0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter. (110 V to 240 V)

3 Select the playback mode. To DC Connector

To USB USB Cable To USB

Connector (Provided) Connector Blu-ray Recorder
.
4 Prepare the TV/DVD recorder for recording.
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.
0 Switch to a compatible external input.
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0 Insert a disc (DVD-R, etc.) into the DVD recorder.
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
5 Prepare this unit for playback. 0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
0 Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.
“VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 69)
3 Select “CONNECT TO OTHER” and press OK.

0 To include the date and time during dubbing, set “DISPLAY ON TV” SELECT DEVICE
in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”. SELECT DEVICE
Set “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” in the playback menu to “ON”. TYPE TO CONNECT
“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 69)
“DISPLAY DATE/TIME” (A p. 62) CONNECT TO OTHER
6 Start recording.
0 Start playback on this unit and press the record button on the
recorder.
.
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 35)
4 Perform dubbing on the Blu-ray recorder.
0 After playback is complete, stop the recording.
0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the Blu-ray recorder.
Caution : Memo :
0 File copying by connecting this unit to a DVD writer is not supported. 0 The created discs are playable only on AVCHD compatible devices (such
as Blu-ray recorders).

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Copying to Windows PC
You can copy files to a computer using the provided software.
Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive.
If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected.
Memo :
0 To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use.
0 To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to update the provided software.
For details, refer to the Pixela homepage.
http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/
0 Only the provided software can be used for backing up files to a computer.
Backing up of files using other softwares is not supported.

Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 4

Consult the customer service center below.
0 Pixela User Support Center
Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-free)
Other Countries in Europe
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)

Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/

0 For details on how to upload to YouTube, refer to “MediaBrowser Help” in the “Help” menu of Everio MediaBrowser.
.
Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)
Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.

Windows Vista/Windows 7
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

Windows XP
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

Windows Vista/Windows 7 Windows XP

OS Windows Vista 32/64-bit Windows XP

Home Basic or Home Premium Home Edition or Professional
(Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 2 (Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 3
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Home Premium
(Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 1

CPU Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher
(Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended) (Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended)

RAM At least 2 GB At least 1 GB

Video editing Intel Core i7, CPU 2.53 GHz or higher recommended Intel Core i7, CPU 2.53 GHz or higher recommended

o Other requirements
Display: 1024×768 pixels or above (1280×1024 pixels or above recommended)
Graphic: Intel G965 or higher recommended
Memo :
0 If your PC does not meet the above system requirements, operations of the provided software cannot be guaranteed.
0 For more information, contact your PC's manufacturer.

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Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) Installation Procedure

You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple o Windows Vista/Windows 7
editing using the provided software.
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Preparations
o Windows XP
Connect this unit to a computer with a USB cable.
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
1 Open the LCD monitor. User Guide.
.
2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)

To DC Connector

To USB USB Cable To USB

Connector (Provided) Connector
Computer
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
3 Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.

SELECT DEVICE
SELECT DEVICE
TYPE TO CONNECT

CONNECT TO PC
.
4 Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.

CONNECT TO PC

PLAYBACK ON PC
.
0 “Everio Software Setup” appears on the computer.
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.
Memo :
0 If “Everio Software Setup” doesn’t appear, double-click “JVCCAM_APP”
in “My Computer”, then double-click “install.exe”.
0 If the auto play dialog box appears, select “Open folder to view files” and
click “OK”. Then, click “install.exe” in the folder.

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Backing Up All Files

Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the
computer's hard disk (HDD).
Backup will not start if there is not enough free space.
Memo : 1 Click
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

2 Click

Click “Next”

Click “All volume in camcorder”

.
6 Start backup.
.
1 Open the LCD monitor. Saving Destination (PC)
.
Click
2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

.
0 Backup starts.
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet 7 After backup is complete, click “OK”.
(110 V to 240 V)

To DC Connector

To USB USB Cable To USB

Connector (Provided) Connector
Computer

Click
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.
.
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit. Memo :
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected. 0 Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos are stored
0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter. on this unit.
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears. 0 After backing up your files using the provided software, they cannot be
restored to this unit.
3 Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK. 0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”.
SELECT DEVICE
SELECT DEVICE Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
TYPE TO CONNECT
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-
CONNECT TO PC free)
Other Countries in Europe
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/
4 Select “BACK UP” and press OK.
0 Delete unwanted videos before making backup.
CONNECT TO PC
It takes time to back up many videos.
“Deleting Unwanted Files” (A p. 40)

Disconnecting this Unit from Computer

1 Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.

BACK UP
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0 The provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 starts up on the
computer.
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.
Click
5 Select the volume.
.
2 Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.

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3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. Organizing Files

4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family
Trip” or “Athletic Meet”.
This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too.
1 Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon.
0 The provided software starts up.

.
2 Display the month of the files to organize.
Click

Recording Month

.
3 Create a user list.
Click Recording Date

.
1 Input the name of the new
user list

2 Click
.
0 A new user list is added to the user list library.
4 Click on the recording day.
0 The thumbnails of the files recorded on the day are displayed.
Recording Date
.
5 Register files to the created user list.

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User List Thumbnails

Recording Videos to Discs
Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to discs.
1 Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive.
2 Select the desired user list.
Drag

Drop
.
Memo :
0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”.

Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)

Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain) Click
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-

.
free) 3 Select the disc type.
Other Countries in Europe
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)

Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/

Click
.
4 Select the files to copy to disc in order.

Drag

Drop

Click
.
0 Click “Settings” to select the disc type.
0 Click “Select all” to select all the displayed files.
0 After selecting, click “Next”.
5 Set the title of the top menu of the disc.

Click
.
0 Click “Settings” to select the menu background.
0 After setting, click “Start”.
6 After copying is complete, click “OK”.

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Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

Copy the files to a computer using the following method.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

Click
.
Memo :
0 The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4.
DVD-R

.
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW 1 Open the LCD monitor.
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
0 The following formats are supported by the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4.
AVCHD
DVD-Video*

.
http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
0 To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 4, select “Help” from the
Everio MediaBrowser 4’s menu bar or press F1 on the keyboard.
AC Adapter
0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio To AC Outlet
MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”. (110 V to 240 V)

To DC Connector
Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-
free)
Other Countries in Europe To USB USB Cable To USB
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Connector (Provided) Connector
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 Computer
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.
Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
3 Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.

SELECT DEVICE
SELECT DEVICE
TYPE TO CONNECT

CONNECT TO PC
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
4 Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.

CONNECT TO PC

PLAYBACK ON PC
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0 Close the Everio MediaBrowser 4 program, if it starts.
0 The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.
5 Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP) /
“Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon.

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0 Open the folder with the desired files.

“List of Files and Folders” (A p. 53)

6 Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc).

Caution :
0 When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
Memo :
0 To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.
0 The above operations on computer may vary with the system used.

Disconnecting this Unit from Computer

1 Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.

Click
.
2 Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.
3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.
4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.

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List of Files and Folders

Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below.
They are created only when necessary.

[JVCCAM_SD] 「DCIM」
(SD Card)

「EXTMOV」 DEM_0000.MPG (Demo Video File)

MOV_0001.MTS *There may be no demo video file.
MOV_0002.MTS
MOV_0003.MTS (Video files with defective management information)

「PRIVATE」 「AVCHD」
(Management Information) (SD Card)
[JVC]
.
Caution :
0 When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.

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The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac

Copying to Mac Computer 0
computer.
Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method.
Caution :
Memo :
0 When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
or DOWN/>.
0 MTS files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie.
To use MTS files with iMovie, import the files using iMovie.
Memo :
0 To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.
0 When removing this unit from the computer, drag and drop the
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon on the desktop to the trash bin.
.
iMovie
1 Open the LCD monitor.
You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple’s iMovie ’08, ’09
or ’11.
To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple
menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and
amount of memory.
0 For the latest information on iMovie, refer to the Apple website.
0 For details on how to use iMovie, refer to the help file of the software.
0 There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer
environments.
.
2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)

To DC Connector

To USB USB Cable To USB

Connector (Provided) Connector
Computer
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
3 Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.

SELECT DEVICE
SELECT DEVICE
TYPE TO CONNECT

CONNECT TO PC
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
4 Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.

CONNECT TO PC

PLAYBACK ON PC
.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0 The “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon appears on the
desktop.
5 Start iMovie.

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 Menu Settings

Operating the Menu

Use the operation buttons to set the menu.
0 The menu differs according to the mode in use.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select the desired menu and press OK.

GAIN UP
.
3 Select the desired setting and press OK.

AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER
.
Memo :
0 To return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Returning All Settings to Default：
0 Set using “FACTORY PRESET” in the basic settings menu.
“FACTORY PRESET” (A p. 68)

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Recording Menu (Video)

You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality
and gain.

Setting Details

MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually.

0 They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
“Manual Recording” (A p. 23)

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.
“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 29)

DIS Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 30)

GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.
“GAIN UP” (A p. 57)

WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind.

“WIND CUT” (A p. 57)

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking
frames of it at a certain interval.
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p. 31)

AUTO REC This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement
(brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 32)

VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality.

“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 58)

ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio.

“ZOOM” (A p. 58)

ZOOM MIC Sets the zoom microphone.

“ZOOM MIC” (A p. 59)

CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
“CLOCK ADJUST” (A p. 59)

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF

Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.
Operating Details
“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 29)

DIS
Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.
Operating Details
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 30)

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GAIN UP WIND CUT

Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark Reduces the noise caused by wind.
places.
Setting Details
Setting Details
OFF Deactivates the function.
OFF Deactivates the function.
ON Activates the function.
ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.

AUTO SLOW- Slows down the shutter speed to brighten the Displaying the Item
SHUTTER scene when it is dark.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
Memo : or DOWN/>.
0 Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON”
, movements of the subject may become unnatural.

Displaying the Item

Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

.
1 Press MENU.

.
.
2 Select “WIND CUT” and press OK.
1 Press MENU.

WIND CUT
.
2 Select “GAIN UP” and press OK.
.
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be
shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
GAIN UP
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.
Operating Details
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p. 31)
.
AUTO REC
Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s
movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
Operating Details
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 32)

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VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM

Sets the video quality. Sets the maximum zoom ratio.

Setting Details Setting Details

UXP Enables recording in the best picture quality. 40x Enables zooming up to 40x.
0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in
high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs. 80x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 80x.

200x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 200x.

XP Enables recording in high picture quality.

SP Enables recording in standard quality. Memo :

0 When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
EP Enables long recordings. enlarged.
0 The angle of view changes when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
SSW Enables recording in the best picture quality.

SEW Enables recording in the best picture quality.

Displaying the Item
Memo : Memo :
0 Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise. or DOWN/>.
0 You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time
display.
Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press
OK.

Displaying the Item

Memo :
.
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< 1 Press MENU.
or DOWN/>.
.
2 Select “ZOOM” and press OK.
.
1 Press MENU.

ZOOM
.
2
.
Select “VIDEO QUALITY” and press OK.

VIDEO QUALITY
.
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ZOOM MIC CLOCK ADJUST

Sets the zoom microphone. Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.

Setting Details Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the zoom microphone. CLOCK Resets the current time or changes the settings.
SETTING “Resetting the Clock” (A p. 17)
ON Records audio sounds in the same direction as the
zoom operation. AREA Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas
SETTING simply by selecting the destination.
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling”
Displaying the Item (A p. 19)
Memo : DST SETTING Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
travel destination.
or DOWN/>.
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)

Memo :
0 Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.

Displaying the Item

.
1 Press MENU. Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
2 Select “ZOOM MIC” and press OK.

ZOOM MIC
.
1 Press MENU.
.
.
2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

CLOCK ADJUST
.
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Manual Settings Menu

Recording settings can be adjusted manually.
Memo :
0 They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.

Setting Details

SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.

“Scene Selection” (A p. 24)

FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually.

“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25)

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.

“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26)

WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the color according to the light source.

“Setting White Balance” (A p. 27)

BACKLIGHT COMP. Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 28)

TELE MACRO Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 28)

SCENE SELECT BACKLIGHT COMP.

Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
Operating Details Operating Details
“Scene Selection” (A p. 24) “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 28)

FOCUS TELE MACRO

Focus can be adjusted manually. Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
Operating Details Operating Details
“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25) “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 28)

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
Operating Details
“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26)

WHITE BALANCE
Adjusts the color according to the light source.
Operating Details
“Setting White Balance” (A p. 27)

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Playback Menu (Video)

You can delete or look for specific videos.

Setting Details

DISPLAY DATE/TIME Displays the recording date and time.

“DISPLAY DATE/TIME” (A p. 62)

DELETE Deletes unwanted videos.

“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 40)
“Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 41)
“Deleting All Files” (A p. 42)

PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently.

“Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 42)
“Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 43)
“Protecting All Files” (A p. 44)
“Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 44)

SEARCH DATE Refines the index screen of videos according to recording date.
“Date Search” (A p. 37)

PLAYBACK OTHER FILE Plays videos with defective management information.

“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 36)

K2 TECHNOLOGY Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during recording, and plays back with a
sound quality close to the original.
“K2 TECHNOLOGY” (A p. 62)

CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
“CLOCK ADJUST” (A p. 63)

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.
“ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 63)

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DISPLAY DATE/TIME DELETE

Displays the recording date and time. Deletes unwanted videos.
Operating Details
Setting Details “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 40)
“Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 41)
OFF Does not display the recording date and time. “Deleting All Files” (A p. 42)

ON Displays the recording date and time.

PROTECT/CANCEL
Protects files from being deleted accidently.
Displaying the Item Operating Details
Memo : “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 42)
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 43)
or DOWN/>. “Protecting All Files” (A p. 44)
“Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 44)

SEARCH DATE
Refines the index screen of videos according to recording date.
Operating Details
“Date Search” (A p. 37)

PLAYBACK OTHER FILE

.
1 Press MENU. Plays videos with defective management information.
Operating Details
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 36)

K2 TECHNOLOGY
Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during
.
2 recording, and plays back with a sound quality close to the original.
Select “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” and press OK.
Setting Details

DISPLAY DATE/TIME OFF Deactivates K2 technology.

ON Activates K2 technology.

Displaying the Item

Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
.
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select “K2 TECHNOLOGY” and press OK.

K2 TECHNOLOGY
.
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CLOCK ADJUST ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.

Setting Details Setting Details

CLOCK Resets the current time or changes the settings. OFF No display at all.
SETTING “Resetting the Clock” (A p. 17)
ON Displays everything.
AREA Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas
SETTING simply by selecting the destination.
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” Displaying the Item
(A p. 19)
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
DST SETTING Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the
or DOWN/>.
travel destination.
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)

Memo :
0 Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.

.
Displaying the Item 1 Press MENU.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

.
2 Select “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” and press OK.
.
1 Press MENU.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
.
.
2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

CLOCK ADJUST
.
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Display Settings Menu

You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc.

Setting Details

LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed.

“Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18)

DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).
“DATE DISPLAY STYLE” (A p. 64)

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

“MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” (A p. 65)

LANGUAGE DATE DISPLAY STYLE

The language on the display can be changed. Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).
Operating Details Memo :
“Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18) To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.

DISPLAY SETTINGS
.
3 Select “DATE DISPLAY STYLE” and press OK.

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

.
4 Set the style of date and time display.
DATE DISPLAY STYLE

DATE STYLE TIME

day.month.year 24h
.
0 For date display, set to any format from “month.day.year”,
“year.month.day”, and “day.month.year”.
0 For time display, set to any format from “12h” and “24h”.
0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 After setting, press OK.

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Clock Set Style MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

The clock set style of this unit varies with the models. Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.
CLOCK SETTING
Setting Details
DATE TIME
AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “4” when using
outdoors and to “3” when using indoors.
2012 1 1 10 00
4 Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless
of the surrounding conditions.

3 Sets to the standard brightness.

.
CLOCK SETTING
2 Darkens the backlight of the monitor regardless of
DATE TIME the surrounding conditions.

1 Sets to dim brightness.

JAN 1 2012 10 00 Helps to save battery life when selected.

Displaying the Item

Memo :
.
CLOCK SETTING To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
DATE TIME or DOWN/>.

1 1 2012 10 00
.
0 The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date
display style.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.

DISPLAY SETTINGS
.
3 Select “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” and press OK.

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
.
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Basic Settings Menu

You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc.

Setting Details

DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form.
“DEMO MODE” (A p. 66)

OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound.

“OPERATION SOUND” (A p. 67)

AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.
“AUTO POWER OFF” (A p. 67)

QUICK RESTART Reduces the power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed to 1/3 of that used during
recording.
“QUICK RESTART” (A p. 68)

UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version.

“UPDATE” (A p. 68)

PC SOFTWARE UPDATE Updates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.
“PC SOFTWARE UPDATE” (A p. 68)

FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values.

“FACTORY PRESET” (A p. 68)

DEMO MODE
Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.

Setting Details BASIC SETTINGS

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Plays a demonstration of the special features of

this unit.
.
3 Select “DEMO MODE” and press OK.
Displaying Demo Mode
A Remove the battery pack and SD card.
B Connect the AC adapter.
C Open the LCD monitor and the unit powers on automatically.
0 Demonstration starts playing after 3 minutes.
0 To stop playback, press OK. DEMO MODE

Memo :
0 This mode is not available in the playback mode.
.
Displaying the Item
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.

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OPERATION SOUND AUTO POWER OFF

Turns on or off the operation sound. Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.

Setting Details Setting Details

OFF Turns off the operation sound. OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not
operated for 5 minutes.
ON Turns on the operation sound.
ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not
operated for 5 minutes.
Displaying the Item
Memo : Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< 0 When using battery, power is turned off automatically if this unit is not
or DOWN/>. operated for 5 minutes.
0 When using the AC adapter, this unit goes into standby mode.

Displaying the Item

Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Press MENU.

.
.
2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK. 1 Press MENU.

BASIC SETTINGS
.
2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.
.
3 Select “OPERATION SOUND” and press OK.
BASIC SETTINGS

OPERATION SOUND
.
3 Select “AUTO POWER OFF” and press OK.
.
AUTO POWER OFF
.
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QUICK RESTART PC SOFTWARE UPDATE

Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again Updates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.
within 5 minutes.
FACTORY PRESET
Setting Details
Returns all the settings to their default values.
OFF Deactivates the function. Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
ON Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD or DOWN/>.
monitor is opened again within 5 minutes.

Memo :
0 The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed
is reduced.

Displaying the Item

.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< 1 Press MENU.
or DOWN/>.

.
2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.
.
1 Press MENU.
BASIC SETTINGS
.
.
2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK. 3 Select “FACTORY PRESET” and press OK.

BASIC SETTINGS

FACTORY PRESET
.
.
3 Select “QUICK RESTART” and press OK. 4 Select “YES” and press OK.

DO YOU WANT THE SETTINGS

RESET TO THE FACTORY PRESET?

YES NO
QUICK RESTART
.
.
0 The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is 0 All settings return to their default values.
closed is reduced.

UPDATE
Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version.
For details, refer to the JVC homepage.
(When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing
will be provided on the homepage.)
http://www3.jvckenwood.com/dvmain/support/download/index.html

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 Menu Settings

Connection Settings Menu

You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder.

Setting Details

DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen.

“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 69)

VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.
“VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 69)

HDMI OUTPUT Sets the definition of the video output from the HDMI mini connector.
“HDMI OUTPUT” (A p. 70)

HDMI CONTROL Sets the linked operations ON/OFF when the TV and this unit are connected using the HDMI mini connector.
“HDMI CONTROL” (A p. 70)

DISPLAY ON TV VIDEO OUTPUT

Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.

Setting Details Setting Details

OFF Does not display icons and date/time on TV. 4:3 Select this when connecting to a conventional TV
(4:3).
ON Displays icons and date/time on TV.
16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV
(16:9).
Displaying the Item
Memo : Displaying the Item
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>. Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.
.
2 Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.
CONNECTION SETTINGS

CONNECTION SETTINGS
.
3 Select “DISPLAY ON TV” and press OK.
.
3 Select “VIDEO OUTPUT” and press OK.
DISPLAY ON TV

VIDEO OUTPUT
.
.
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Menu Settings

HDMI OUTPUT HDMI CONTROL

Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV.
a TV.
Setting Details
Setting Details
OFF Turns off linked operations.
AUTO It is recommended to select “AUTO” usually.
ON Turns on linked operations.
576p Select this when the video is not output in “AUTO”
correctly.
Displaying the Item
Memo : Memo :
0 “1080p” will be displayed on the LCD monitor if a 1080p compatible TV is To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
connected to this unit in playback mode. or DOWN/>.

Displaying the Item

Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.

.
1 Press MENU.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.

CONNECTION SETTINGS
.
2 Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.

CONNECTION SETTINGS
.
3 Select “HDMI CONTROL” and press OK.

HDMI CONTROL
.
3 Select “HDMI OUTPUT” and press OK.
.
HDMI OUTPUT
.
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 Menu Settings

Media Settings Menu

You can perform various settings for the recording media.

Setting Details

FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card.

“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 71)

FORMAT SD CARD FORMAT SD CARD

Deletes all files on the SD card.

Setting Details

FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

FILE + Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder
MANAGEMENT and file numbers to "1".
NO

.
5 Select “YES” and press OK.

Caution :
0 Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted. DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT
MEMORY CARD?
0 All data on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted. ALL DATA RECORDED WILL BE
Copy all files on the SD card to a computer before formatting. ERASED
0 Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged or connect the AC adapter YES NO
as the formatting process may take some time.

Displaying the Item

.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1 Press MENU.
.
2 Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and press OK.

MEDIA SETTINGS
.
3 Select “FORMAT SD CARD” and press OK.

FORMAT SD CARD
.
4 Select the desired setting and press OK.

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Names of Parts

Front Rear

.
.
1 Lens Cover 1 Zoom/Volume Lever
0 Do not touch the lens and lens cover. 0 During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range.
0 Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording. 0 During video playback: Adjusts the volume.
0 During index screen display: Moves to the next or previous page.
2 Stereo Microphone
0 Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording. 2 i.AUTO Button
0 Switches between Intelligent Auto and Manual modes.
3 DC Connector
0 Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery.
4 ACCESS (Access) Lamp
0 Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.
Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card.
5 POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp
0 Lights up: Power "ON"
0 Blinks: Charging in progress
0 Goes out: Charging finished
6 START/STOP Button (Video Recording) /
d/e (Play/Pause) Button (Video Playback)
0 Starts/stops video recording.
0 Starts/pauses video playback.
7 Strap Lock
0 Allows the grip belt to be removed and used as a hand strap.
8 Grip Belt
0 Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly.
“Grip Adjustment” (A p. 13)

9 Lens Cover Switch

0 Opens and closes the lens cover.
10 Camera Sensor
0 Do not cover the internal sensor with your fingers during video
recording.

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 Names of Parts

Bottom Interior

.
1 Speaker
0 Outputs audio sound during video playback.
2 L (Play/Record) Button
0 Switches between recording and playback modes.
3 UP/< Button
0 UP: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons upward
.
0 <: Reverse search
1 Tripod Mounting Hole
“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 18) 4 DOWN/> Button
0 DOWN: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons downward
2 SD Card Slot
0 >: Forward search
0 Insert an optional SD card.
“Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14) 5 OK/INFO Button
0 Confirms the selection. / Displays information as follows.
3 Battery Release Lever
0 Recording: Displays the remaining time and battery power.
“Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 13)
0 Playback: Displays file information such as recording date.
4 Battery Mount 6 AV Connector
0 Connects to a TV, etc.
7 MENU (Menu) Button
8 HDMI Mini Connector
0 Connects to TV using an HDMI mini cable.
9 USB Connector
0 Connects to computer using a USB cable.

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Names of Parts

LCD Monitor Video Recording

12:45
r
.
0:00:00 [05:56]
1 LCD Monitor
Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

.
0
0 Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor.
1 Video Quality
“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 58)

2 Auto REC
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)”
(A p. 32)

3 Backlight Compensation
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 28)

4 Tele Macro
“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 28)
.
Caution : 5 Scene Select
0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. “Scene Selection” (A p. 24)
Doing so may damage or break the screen.
6 Date/Time
“Clock Setting” (A p. 16)

7 Digital Image Stabilizer

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 30)

8 Media
9 Recording Mode
“Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode” (A p. 21)
“Manual Recording” (A p. 23)

10 Wind Cut
“WIND CUT” (A p. 57)

11 Remaining Recording Time

12 Scene Counter
13 Focus
“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25)

14 Brightness
“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26)

15 Face Priority AE/AF

“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)”
(A p. 29)

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 Indications on the LCD monitor

Video Playback When the unit is not working properly

Turning Off the Power

2012.10.10 10:00
00:01:23 00:12:34
1 Turn off the power.
.
1 Scene Counter

.
2 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them,
2 Operation Indicator open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically. (Reset
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 35) complete)

3 Date/Time
“Clock Setting” (A p. 16)

4 Media
5 Playback Time
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 35)

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Troubleshooting

Battery Pack Recording

Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack. Recording cannot be performed.
Recharge the battery pack. Set to the recording mode with the L (Play/Record) button.
“Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 12) When there are multiple light sources and depending on the shooting
Check whether the terminals are dirty. conditions, exposure and focus may not be adjusted correctly in the
If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab Intelligent Auto mode. In this case, adjust the settings manually.
or something similar. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25)
If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and
performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Recording stops automatically.
Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more
Short usage time even after charging. consecutive hours according to specifications. (It may take some time to
Battery deterioration occurs when a battery pack is charged repeatedly. resume recording.)
Replace the battery pack with a new one. Turn off this unit, wait for a while, and turn it on again. (This unit stops
“Optional Accessories” (A p. 20) automatically to protect the circuit when the temperature rises.)

Unable to charge the battery pack. The focus is not adjusted automatically.
When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash. If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no contrast between
Check whether the terminals are dirty. dark and light, adjust the focus manually.
If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25)
or something similar. Wipe the lens with a lens cleaning cloth.
Using a non-original AC adapter may result in damage to this unit. Be sure Cancel manual focus on the manual recording menu.
to use an original AC adapter. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 25)

The remaining battery display is not correct. Zoom does not work.
Remaining battery power is not displayed when the AC adapter is Zoom operation is not available in time-lapse recording.
connected. To use digital zoom, set “ZOOM” in the menu accordingly.
If this unit is used for long periods of time in high or low temperatures, or if “ZOOM” (A p. 58)
the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the amount of remaining battery may
not be displayed correctly.
Mosaic-type noise occurs when recording scenes with fast
movements or extreme changes in brightness.
Set the “VIDEO QUALITY” to “UXP” or “XP” for recording.
“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 58)

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 Troubleshooting

Card No date/time display.

Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the menu accordingly.
“ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 63)
Cannot insert the SD card. Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the menu to “ON”.
Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. “DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 69)
“Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14)
Images do not appear on the TV properly.
Unable to copy to SD card. Disconnect the cable and connect again.
To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 38)
format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media Turn off and on this unit again.
settings.
“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 71)
Images are projected vertically on the TV.
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”.
Playback “VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 69)
Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.
Sound or video is interrupted.
Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two The image displayed on TV is too small.
scenes. This is not a malfunction. Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “16:9”.
“VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 69)
There is no sound.
Audio sound is not recorded for videos taken in “TIME-LAPSE When connected to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, proper
RECORDING”. images and sounds are not output.
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p. 31) Images and sounds may not be output properly depending on the TV
connected. In such cases, perform the following operations.
A Disconnect the HDMI mini cable and connect it again.
The same image is displayed for a long time.
B Turn off and on this unit again.
Replace the SD card. (When the SD card is damaged, difficulty in reading “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 38)
the data occurs. This unit will try to play back as much as possible, but it will
stop eventually if the condition persists.)
Execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data
will be deleted.)
“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 71)

The motion is choppy.

Replace the SD card. (When the SD card is damaged, difficulty in reading
the data occurs. This unit will try to play back as much as possible, but it will
stop eventually if the condition persists.)
Execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data
will be deleted.)
“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 71)
Verify the system requirements of your PC when using Everio MediaBrowser
4 to play back.
“Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)” (A p. 46)

Cannot find a recorded file.

Cancel the date search function.
“Searching for a Specific Video” (A p. 36)
Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” in the menu. (Video files that have
damaged management information can be played back.)
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 36)

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Troubleshooting

Editing/Copying Computer

Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder. Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD.
Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray recorder Connect the USB cable correctly.
with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. “Backing Up All Files” (A p. 48)
“Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder” (A p. 45) If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 is not installed, some
functions may not work properly.
“Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)” (A p. 47)
Unable to delete file.
Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the
Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before computer's hard disk (HDD).
deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)
Unable to copy files to DVD with a computer.
To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the
BACK-UP menu does not disappear.
computer in use.
While the USB cable is connected, the “BACK UP” menu is displayed.
“Backing Up All Files” (A p. 48)
Cannot upload the file to YouTube.
Check if you have created an account with YouTube. (You need a YouTube
Unable to turn off the BACK-UP menu. account to upload files to YouTube.)
Turn off the power of this unit or remove the AC adapter. Changing videos to the file format for uploading cannot be performed on this
unit.
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. in “Click
for Latest Product Info” in the help file of the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4.

I am using a Mac computer.

Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method.
“Copying to Mac Computer” (A p. 54)

The computer cannot recognize the SDXC card.

Confirm and update the OS of your computer.

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 Troubleshooting

Screen/Image Other Problems

The LCD monitor is difficult to see. The image is grainy.

The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
direct sunlight. enlarged.

A band or a ball of bright light appears on the LCD monitor. This unit heats up.
Change the direction of this unit to prevent the light source from coming into This is not a malfunction. (This unit may become warm when used for a long
view. (A band or a ball of bright light may appear when there is a bright light time.)
source near this unit, but this is not a malfunction.)
The language on the display changed.
The recorded subject is too dark. It may occur when you connect this unit to a TV with different language setting
Use backlight compensation when the background is bright and the subject using an HDMI mini cable.
is dark. “Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI” (A p. 39)
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 28)
Use “NIGHTALIVE” in “SCENE SELECT”.
HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does
“Scene Selection” (A p. 24)
not work in conjunction with this unit.
Use “GAIN UP” in the menu.
“GAIN UP” (A p. 57) TVs may operate differently depending on the specifications, even if they
Set “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” in the manual settings menu to the "+" side. are HDMI-CEC compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions of this unit
“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26) cannot be guaranteed to operate in combination with all the TVs. In such
cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
“HDMI CONTROL” (A p. 70)
The recorded subject is too bright.
Set “BACKLIGHT COMP.” to “OFF” if it is being used. The unit operates slowly when switching between modes, or
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 28) when switching the power on or off.
Set “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” in the manual settings menu to the "-" side.
“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26) It is recommended that you copy all files onto your computer, and erase the
files from this unit. (If there are many recorded files on this unit, it takes time
for the unit to respond.)
The color looks strange. (Too bluish, too reddish, etc.)
Wait for a while until natural colors are achieved. (It may take some time for This unit does not function properly and error messages
white balance to be adjusted.) appear.
Set “WHITE BALANCE” in the manual settings menu to a setting other than
“AUTO”. If the colors look unnatural, select “MWB” and adjust accordingly. This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,
Otherwise, select from “FINE”/“CLOUD”/“HALOGEN” according to the light external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
source. functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove the AC
“Setting White Balance” (A p. 27) adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.

Make a backup of important recorded data.

The color looks different.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other
Set “WHITE BALANCE” in the manual settings menu to a setting other than
recording media for storage.
“AUTO”. If the colors look unnatural, select “MWB” and adjust accordingly.
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
Otherwise, select from “FINE”/“CLOUD”/“HALOGEN” according to the light
source.
“Setting White Balance” (A p. 27)

There are bright or dark spots on the screen.

While the LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01%
of the pixels may be bright spots (red, blue, green) or dark spots. This is not
a malfunction. The spots will not be recorded.

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Troubleshooting

Error Message? SCENE QUANTITY EXCEEDED LIMIT

A Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your
files.)
CHECK LENS COVER B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT SD CARD” of the
Open the lens cover. “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data on the SD card will be deleted.)

SET DATE/TIME! NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW

Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set A Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your
the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. files.)
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT SD CARD” of the
“Clock Setting” (A p. 16) “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data on the SD card will be deleted.)

COMMUNICATION ERROR FILE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED

Reconnect the USB cable. A Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your
Turn off this unit and the devices connected to it, and turn them on again. files.)
Reattach the battery pack. B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT SD CARD” of the
“MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data on the SD card will be deleted.)
MEMORY CARD ERROR!
Turn off and on this unit again. CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO COLD KEEP CAMERA
Remove the AC adapter and battery pack, then remove and re-insert the SD POWER ON PLEASE WAIT
card. Leave this unit turned on for a while.
Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals. If the warning still does not disappear, turn off the power and move the unit
If the above does not solve the problem, back up your files and execute to a warm place while taking care to avoid a sudden temperature change.
“FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data will be Turn on the power again after a while.
deleted.)
“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 71)

NOT FORMATTED
Select “OK”, then select “YES” on the “DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT?”
screen.

RECORDING FAILURE
Turn off and on this unit again.

PLAYBACK FAILED
Remove and re-insert the SD card.
“Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14)
Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.
Insert the SD card before turning on the power.
Do not subject this unit to any strong impact or vibration.

VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS

REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK, RECOVER?
Select “OK” to restore. (Videos that cannot be restored will not be displayed
on the index screen, but you may be able to play them back using
“PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” in the menu.)
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 36)

UNSUPPORTED FILE!
Use files recorded with this unit. (Files recorded with other devices may not
be playable.)

THIS FILE IS PROTECTED

Switch off the “PROTECT/CANCEL” function in the menu.
“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH

Set the write protect switch of the SD card to off.

INSUFFICIENT AVAILABLE SPACE

Delete files, or move files to a computer or other devices.
Replace the SD card with a new one.

MAXIMUM QUANTITY RECORDING FOLDERS/FILES HAS

BEEN REACHED
Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.)

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 Maintenance

Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long

time.
Caution :
0 Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before
performing any maintenance.

Camcorder
0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt.
0 When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent,
wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.

Caution :
0 Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol. Doing so may
cause damage to the unit.
0 When using a chemical cloth or cleaner, be sure to observe the warning
labels and instructions of the product.
0 Do not leave the device in contact with rubber or plastic products for a long
time.

Lens/LCD Monitor
0 Use a lens blower (commercially available) to remove any dust, and a
cleaning cloth (commercially available) to wipe off any dirt.
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
0 Commercially available non-reflective film or protective film can be used.
However, the screen may appear slightly darker depending on the
thickness of the film used.

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Specifications

Camera Connectors
Item Details Item Details

Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V HDMI output HDMI™ mini connector
Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V connector

Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to AV output Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω
“3” (standard)) connector Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 KΩ
2.4 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to
“4” (brighter)) USB connector Mini USB Type B, USB 2.0 compliant
Rated Current Consumption: 1A

Dimensions (mm) 50.5 mm x 55.0 mm x 110.5 mm Video

(W x H x D: excluding grip belt)
Item Details
Mass Approx. 185 g (camera only),
Approx. 215 g (including supplied battery pack) Recording/ AVCHD standard
Playback format Video: AVC/H.264
Operating Allowable operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch
environment Allowable storage temperature: -20°C to 50°C
Allowable relative humidity: 35 % to 80 % Extension .MTS

Image pickup 1/5.8” 1,500,000 pixels (BSI CMOS) Signal system PAL standard
device
Image quality UXP
Recording area 750,000 to 1,250,000 pixels (Video) 1920 x 1080 pixels
(Video) Average Approximate 24 Mbps
XP
Lens F1.8 - 6.3, f= 2.9 mm to 116.0 mm 1920 x 1080 pixels
35 mm conversion: 42.0 mm to 1,680 mm Average Approximate 17 Mbps
SP
Zoom (during video Optical zoom: Up to 40x 1920 x 1080 pixels
recording) Digital zoom: Up to 200x Average Approximate 12 Mbps
EP
LCD monitor 2.7” wide, 230K pixels, polysilicon color LCD
1920 x 1080 pixels
Average Approximate 4.8 Mbps
Recording media SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available)
SSW (AVCHD SD) (16:9)
Clock battery Rechargeable battery 720 x 576 pixels (Interlaced)
Average Approximate 6.2 Mbps
SEW (AVCHD SD) (16:9)
720 x 576 pixels (Interlaced)
Average Approximate 3 Mbps

Sound quality 48 kHz, 256 kbps

(Audio)

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 Specifications

AC Adapter (AC-V10M)
Item Details

Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A

Allowable operating 0°C to 40°C

temperature (10°C to 35°C during charging)

Dimensions (mm) 83 mm x 28 mm x 40 mm (W x H x D: excluding

cord and AC plug)

Mass Approx. 77 g

Battery Pack (BN-VG108E)

Item Details

Power voltage 3.5 V - 3.6 V

Capacity 860 mAh

Dimensions (mm) 31 mm x 21.5 mm x 43 mm (W x H x D)

Mass Approx. 30 g

Memo :
0 The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes
for further improvement without prior notice.

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