GZ-MG20US Hard Disk Camcorder

Product Information: HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG35U

Major Features of this Camera

This hard disk camera records images to a large, built-in hard
disk drive (HDD) instead of a DV tape like conventional video
cameras. This enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2
video recording.

You can select the most suitable recording mode for picture
quality, recording time, and computer environment.

Playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is
needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Playlist, playback
effects, and other functions are also available for enjoying many
different types of playback.

USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to
a computer. With the bundled image editing software, you can easily
edit video and create your own DVDs.

If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can
be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly
to the printer.

Product Usage Instructions

Deactivating the Demonstration

To deactivate the demonstration, set DEMO MODE to OFF. (Refer to
page 48 in the user manual)

Recording and Playback

For video recording and playback instructions, refer to pages
22-27 in the user manual.

Still Image Recording and Playback

For still image recording and playback instructions, refer to
pages 28-30 in the user manual.

Advanced Operations

For advanced recording features and manual settings
instructions, refer to pages 31-32 in the user manual.

HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG35U

GETTING STARTED

ENGLISH
7

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

22

28 STILL IMAGE RECORDING
& PLAYBACK

31 ADVANCED OPERATIONS

MENU SETTINGS

48

REFERENCES

52

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 48)
For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camera). Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
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LYT1482-001A

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Major Features of this Camera

Built-in Hard Disk
This hard disk camera records images to a large, built-in hard disk drive (HDD) instead of a DV tape like conventional video cameras. This enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording.

Various Recording Modes
You can select the most suitable recording mode for picture quality, recording time, and computer environment. ( pg. 62)

Enjoying Various Playback Features

Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and

easy in this camera since no time is needed for

rewinding or fast forward operations.

Playlist, playback effects, and other functions are

PLAYLIST CONTENTS

also available for enjoying many different

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types of playback.

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Editing Files on your PC
USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer. With the bundled image editing software, you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs. (Refer to “Read this first!” and the software installation and USB connection guide.)
Direct Printing
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer. ( pg. 47)

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

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Provided Accessories ……………………………….. 7 Index …………………………………………………….. 10 Power ……………………………………………………. 14 Operation Mode ……………………………………… 17 Language Setting …………………………………… 18 Date/Time Settings …………………………………. 18 Brightness Adjustment of the Display ………… 19 Grip Adjustment ……………………………………… 19 Tripod Mounting ……………………………………… 19 Inserting/Removing an SD Card ……………….. 20 Formatting a Recording Medium ………………. 20 Selecting a Recording Medium …………………. 21 Remaining Space on the Recording Media … 21 Drop Detection ……………………………………….. 21

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

22

Video Recording …………………………………….. 22 Zooming …………………………………………….. 23
Video Playback ………………………………………. 24 How to Use the Scroll Bar ……………………. 25 Date Index Screen ………………………………. 25 Various Playback Operations ……………….. 25 Playback Zoom …………………………………… 25
Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR ……………… 26 Playback on a TV ……………………………….. 26 Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder) ……. 26 Playback Using the Remote Control ………. 27

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 28

Still Image Recording ………………………………. 28 Zooming …………………………………………….. 28 Continuous Shooting …………………………… 28
Still Image Playback ……………………………….. 29 Slide Show …………………………………………. 29 Index Screen of Still Image Files …………… 29 How to Use the Scroll Bar ……………………. 30 Date Index Screen ………………………………. 30 Image Rotation …………………………………… 30 Playback Zoom …………………………………… 30

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

31

RECORDING FEATURES ………………………………. 31 Backlight Compensation ………………………….. 31 Spot Exposure Control …………………………….. 31 LED Light ………………………………………………. 31 Manual Settings in MSET Menu ……………….. 32
How to Select a Menu Item ………………….. 32 Manual Exposure ………………………………… 32 Manual Focus …………………………………….. 33 White Balance ……………………………………. 34 Shutter Speed …………………………………….. 35 Program AE ……………………………………….. 36 Effect ………………………………………………… 36
PLAYBACK FEATURES ………………………………… 37 Wipe or Fader Effects ……………………………… 37 Playback Effects …………………………………….. 37
MANAGING FILES ……………………………………… 38 Viewing File Information ………………………….. 38 Protecting Files ………………………………………. 38 Deleting Files …………………………………………. 39 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium …………….. 40 Copying/Moving Still Image Files ………………. 41 Resetting the File Number ……………………….. 42 Creating Play List ……………………………………. 42 Playing Back Play List …………………………….. 43 DPOF Print Setting …………………………………. 46 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer ……… 47

MENU SETTINGS

48

Changing the Menu Settings ……………………. 48 Common Menus for All Modes …………………. 48 Video Recording Menus ………………………….. 50 Video Playback Menus ……………………………. 50 Still Image Recording Menus ……………………. 51 Still Image Playback Menus ……………………… 51

REFERENCES

52

Troubleshooting ……………………………………… 52 Warning Indications ………………………………… 54 Cleaning the Camera ………………………………. 56 Cautions ………………………………………………… 57 Specifications …………………………………………. 60
TERMS ……………………………………….. Back cover

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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 4 ­ 5 to ensure safe use of this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS: This camera is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-VF707U battery pack and, to recharge it or to supply power to the camera from an AC outlet, use the provided multivoltage AC adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

NOTES:
The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount.
The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/ 16″) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Before Using this Camera
This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format.
Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats.
Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
Do not strike or shake the hard disk.
Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
Important notes when requesting repair or inspection When the camera is repaired or inspected, data may be erased, and the hard disk may be formatted. Back up all data before requesting repair or inspection.

If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card, bring the card together with the camera. When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD Memory Card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.
Important notes for destroying and disposing of camera When formatting or erasing data using the camera or PC functions, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the camera with a hammer etc.
Also read “Cautions” on pages 57 to 59.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan. Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Provided Accessories

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a AC Adapter AP-V14U b Battery Pack BN-VF707U c Audio/Video Cable d USB Cable (Refer to the software installation
and USB connection guide.) e Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) f Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) g Lens Protector (See page 8 for attachment) h CD-ROM i Remote Control Unit RM-V730U j Lithium Battery CR 2025 (for remote control
unit) k Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for
attachment) Large-A (x 1): Audio/Video Cable Large-B (x 2): USB/S-Video Cable Small (x 1): DC Cord A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote control unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the remote control unit, remove the insulation sheet.
NOTES:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camera, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camera.
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

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8 EN GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.
1 Open the velcro strip. 2 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 3 Fold it back and thread it through the strap
guide and the buckle. To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then
tighten the strap in the buckle.
4 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet. 5 Close the velcro strip.

Attaching the Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure the cap is flush to the camera.

1 2
Eyelet
3
Strap Guide

5 4

Place here during recording.

Buckle

Attaching the Lens Protector
To protect the lens surface, attach the provided lens protector to the camera as shown in the illustration.

GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Core Filter
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the
core filter.

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LCD Monitor
Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270°.

Stopper
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.
Core Filter 3 cm (1-3/16″)

Wind once.
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:
Take care not to damage the cable. When connecting a cable, attach the end with the
core filter to the camera.

10 EN GETTING STARTED Index
ATTENTION: Be careful not to cover b, c, d, and e during
shooting.
Be careful not to cover Y during playback.

Controls

a Mode Switch [MODE] ( pg. 17)

b Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 31) c Information Button [INFO/ ] ( pg. 38)

d Play/Pause Button [49] ( pg. 24, 29) e Forward Search Button [ (5)] ( pg. 25)/

Right Button [ ]/Auto/Manual Mode Switch

[ / ] ( pg. 17) f Forward Skip Button [ ] ( pg. 25)/Down

Button [ ]/Manual Set Button [ SET]

( pg. 32) g Reverse Search Button [ (3)] ( pg. 25)/

Left Button [ ]

h Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 48)
i Delete Button [ ] ( pg. 39) j Reverse Skip Button [ ] ( pg. 25)/Up

Button [ ]/Backlight Compensation Button

[ ] ( pg. 31)/Spot Exposure Control

Button ( pg. 31)

k Power Switch [OFF, ,
l Lock Button ( pg. 17) m LCD Lock Button

] ( pg. 17)

n Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 23)

Speaker Volume Control ( pg. 24) o Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 22, 28)

p Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 14)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers. Q S-Video Output Connector [S] ( pg. 26) R Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] S USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer
to the software installation and USB
connection guide.) T DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 14)

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Indicators
U Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] ( pg. 14, 17)
V Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks when you access to any files. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing to files during recording or playback.)
Other Parts
W Reset Hole [RESET] ( pg. 52) X LCD Monitor Y Speaker ( pg. 24) a Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14) b Remote Sensor ( pg. 27)
Camera Sensor c Lens d LED Light ( pg. 31) e Stereo Microphone f Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 8) g Grip Strap ( pg. 19) h SD Card Cover ( pg. 20) i Stud Hole ( pg. 19) j Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 19)

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12 EN GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor

During Video Recording only

During both Video and Still Image Recording

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a Manual Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) : Auto Mode
: Manual Mode
b Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 50) c Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 23, 50) d Zoom Indicator ( pg. 23, 50) e Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 31, 32) f White Balance Indicator ( pg. 34) g Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 19, 49) h Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) i Date/Time ( pg. 49) j Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 21, 49) k Drop Detection Indicator ( pg. 21) l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
( pg. 33) m Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) n Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) o Shutter Speed ( pg. 35)
: Nightalive Indicator p Light Indicator ( pg. 31) q ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 32)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
( pg. 31) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
( pg. 31)

a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 50) c Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 50) d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 50) e Remaining Time ( pg. 22, 62) f Counter ( pg. 49) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.)
( pg. 22) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
( pg. 22) h Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
( pg. 50)
During Still Image Recording only

FINE

PHOTO

a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Focus Icon ( pg. 28) c Image Size: 640 (640 x 480) d Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard)
( pg. 51) e Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 63) f : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
( pg. 28) g Shooting Icon ( pg. 28) h Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 51)

During Video Playback

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During Still Image Playback

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a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when
play list is played back. pg. 43) c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 50) d Playback Mode ( pg. 24)
U : Playback
9 : Pause 5 : Forward High-Speed Search 3 : Reverse High-Speed Search
9U : Forward Slow-Motion
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.) e Counter ( pg. 49) f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) h Date ( pg. 49) i Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 21, 49) j Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 37, 50)

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a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Folder/File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 29) d Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) e Date/Time ( pg. 49) f Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 21, 49)

14 EN GETTING STARTED
Power
This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
Charging the Battery Pack
Power/Charge Lamp
Power Switch

Lock Button To DC connector

Open the cover.

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

1 Set the power switch to OFF. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount. If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it
by sliding BATT.
3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in
place.
4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 5 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The
power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started.
6 When the power/charge lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT., remove the battery pack.

Required charging time

Battery pack

Charging time

BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF733U * Provided

Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.

BATT. Battery Pack

Arrow Battery Pack Mount

NOTES:
This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
During charging, the camera cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used. Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow
( ) mark. The camera does not turn on with the battery mount cover without the arrow ( ) mark. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the power/charge lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camera, then try charging again. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. Using the optional AA- VF7 battery charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camera. After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby mode, the camera will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera.

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Using the Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 ­ 3 in “Charging the Battery Pack”.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

Recording time

BN-VF707U*

Approx. 1 hr. 00 min. (55 min.)

BN-VF714U

Approx. 2 hr. 10 min. (2 hr. 00 min.)

BN-VF733U

Approx. 5 hr. 00 min. (4 hr. 45 min.)

• Provided ( ): When the LED light is on.

NOTES:
Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: · Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged repeatedly. · Playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned recording time.

ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camera’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camera malfunction.
If the camera is a subject to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again.

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16 EN GETTING STARTED
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.
1 Make sure the battery is attached. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Press INFO/ repeatedly, and the battery
status screen appears. It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the
button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds. If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press INFO/ several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.

Using AC Power
Perform step 4 in “Charging the Battery Pack”.
NOTE:
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.
To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.

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Operation Mode
To turn on the camera, set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button
located on the switch. The power/charge lamp turns on. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF.
1 Power Switch
Power/Charge Lamp

2 MODE

LCD Monitor

3

Lock Button

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2 Recording/Playback Mode
Select the recording/playback mode using the MODE switch.
: Video mode ( pg. 22, 24) : Still image mode ( pg. 28, 29)
3 Auto/Manual Mode
Press and hold ( / ) to switch the auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
Auto mode: You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.
Manual mode: Manual recording is possible by setting various functions. ( pg. 31 ­ 37)

Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power and MODE switches and ( / ) button.
1 Power Switch Position
Set the power switch for recording ( ) or playback ( ) while pressing down the lock button.
Power Switch
Power Off

To return to the auto recording mode Press and hold ( / ) again so that the indicator appears.
4 Power-Linked Operation
When the power switch is set to , you can also turn on/off the camera by opening/closing the LCD monitor.

Playback

Recording

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Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

( pg. 48, 49)

1 Set the power switch to or .

2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

3 Press / to
select [DISPLAY], then

CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING

press 49.

REC MEDIA SETTING DISPLAY

QUALITY

WIDE MODE

WIND CUT

4 Press / to

select [LANGUAGE],

DATE/TIME

then press 49.
5 Press / to
select the desired

SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT

language, then press

6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

Date/Time Settings

The recording start date/time is recorded on the

video/still image file and it can be checked by

pressing INFO during playback. ( pg. 24, 29)

In addition, you can find the desired file by the

date index screen. ( pg. 30)

1 Set the power switch to or .

2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

3 Press / to
select [DISPLAY], then

CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING

press 49.

REC MEDIA SETTING DISPLAY

QUALITY

WIDE MODE

WIND CUT

4 Press / to
select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press 49. The month is highlighted.

SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT DATE/TIME

5 Press / to input
the month, then press 49. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.
6 Press MENU to
return to the normal screen.

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE

TIME

JAN 31 2005 11 : 07 AM

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camera is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camera. Note that the camera can be used without setting the date/time.

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Brightness Adjustment of the Display
The brightness of the display can be adjusted.
1 Set the power switch to or while
pressing down the lock button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 9) 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DISPLAY], then press
49.
5 Press / to select
[BRIGHT], and press 49. The brightness control indicator appears.
6 Press / until the appropriate brightness
is reached.
7 Press 49 to clear the brightness control
indicator from the display.

Grip Adjustment
1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand
through the loop and grasp the grip.
3 Adjust your thumb and
fingers through the grip to easily operate the recording start/stop button, power switch and zoom lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.
Tripod Mounting
To attach the camera to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camera. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not
equipped with studs.

20 EN GETTING STARTED

Inserting/Removing an SD Card

Formatting a Recording Medium

You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot. See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera.

Clipped Edge

SD Card (optional)

Label

Write/Erase Protection Tab
SD Card Cover SD Slot
1 Make sure the camera’s power is off. 2 Open the SD card cover. 3 To insert an SD card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first. To remove an SD card, push it once. After the SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out. Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of
the label.
4 Close the SD card cover.
To protect valuable files Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the SD card from being recorded over. To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to “LOCK” before inserting it.
NOTE:
Before using a new SD card, it is necessary to format the card. ( pg. 20)
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on, as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognize whether or not the SD card is installed.

You can format (initialize) the built-in hard disk

(HDD) or SD cards. You have to format the

newly-purchased SD cards with this camera

before using them. This enables stable speeds

and operation when accessing the recording

medium. Be aware that all files and data

including protected files will be erased.

( pg. 38)

1 Set the power switch to or .

2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

3 Press / to select
[REC MEDIA SETTING],

DIS CAMERA SETTING

then press 49.

BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING

DISPLAY

QUALITY

WIDE MODE

4 Press / to select

[FORMAT], then press 49.
5 Press / to select

VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE FORMAT CLEAN UP

[HDD] or [SD], then press 49.

COPY/MOVE

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

By pressing the 49 button while selecting [HDD] and holding down the button in step 5, you can

erase the data on the hard disk in a format that is

difficult to recover. Moreover, by repeating this

procedure, you can make the data even more

difficult to recover. When formatting in this way, a

formatting progress bar is displayed.

To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then

press 49.

CAUTION:
Do not remove the SD card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.
NOTE:
Do not format the recording medium on the PC. Make sure to format the recording medium on the camera.

Selecting a Recording Medium

Select the recording medium before starting

recording or playback. ( pg. 48, 49)

Example: When recording still images to an SD

card

1 Set the power switch to or .

2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

3 Press / to select
[REC MEDIA SETTING],

DIS CAMERA SETTING

then press 49.

BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING

DISPLAY

QUALITY

WIDE MODE

4 Press / to select
[IMAGE MODE], then press 49.
5 Press / to select
[SD], then press 49.
6 Press MENU to return
to the normal screen.

NO. RESET VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE FORMAT CLEAN UP

Remaining Space on the Recording Media

This enables you to check the remaining space

on the recording media and the available

recording time for each picture quality mode.

Before checking, set the recording media that

you want to check in [REC MEDIA SETTING].

( pg. 48, 49)

Example: When checking the HDD space

1 Set the power switch to .

2 Press INFO/ . The

MAX RECORDING TIME

MAX RECORDING TIME

screen appears.

Displayed picture

FREE

quality mode

USED

: ULTRA FINE

: FINE

: NORMAL

: ECONOMY

For details on the picture quality, see page 50.

To return to the normal screen Press INFO/ repeatedly.

GETTING STARTED EN 21
Drop Detection
This function turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped. This function is set to on at time of shipment. If the power is turned off due to the drop detection function, set the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again.
To turn off this function Set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. The indicator appears. ( pg. 49)
CAUTION:
Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped.
NOTES:
This function cannot protect the hard disk every single time it is dropped.
The indicator is only displayed when this function is set to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [ON].
If the drop detection function operates when the camera has not been dropped, set the function to [OFF] to continue use.
If a drop is detected during shooting, the file being shot when the camera was dropped may be saved in the [EXTMOV] folder. ( pg. 22)

GETTING STARTED

22 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Video Recording
Power Switch
Lock Button Zoom Lever

MODE

Recording Start/Stop Button

1 Set the power switch to .

2 Set the MODE switch to .

The camera is programmed to record videos on

the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To

switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48

and 49.

To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and

To use the light, see page 31.

3 Press the recording start/stop button to start

recording.

Approximate remaining time for recording appears on

[0h56m]

the display.

4 To stop recording, press

the recording start/stop button again.

NOTES:
If the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback (video or still image) for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the camera is turned off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to or . When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming.
When the camera heats up, the 7REC indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until the camera cools down. ( pg. 55)
If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see “To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder” ( pg. 24).
There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot.
Video file names are assigned as sequential hexadecimal numbers. For example, starts from 1 to 9 followed by A to F.
To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48. For approximate recording time, see page 62. After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, the
recording will be stopped automatically. When recording video, a new file will be created
for every 4 GB of contiuous shooting.

Zooming

Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. You can zoom in up to 25x by using the optical zoom.

To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).

To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).

W: Wide angle

T: Telephoto

Digital zoom zone
25x (Optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker the zoom action.
Zoom magnification over 25x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800x. Set [ZOOM] to [100X] or [800X]. ( pg. 50)

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 23
NOTES:
The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera. The core filter reduces interference.
Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording.
During digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm (2″) to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.
When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. ( pg. 50)
Deleting Files
If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. ( pg. 39) However, if the recording mode (video or still
image) is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

24 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Video Playback
Power Switch
Lock Button MODE Zoom Lever

49

Speaker

INFO/

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .
The index screen for videos appears. The image on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting.
If the power is turned off while video playback is paused, the camera memorizes the scene where the video was stopped. In this case, the stopped scene is displayed when the power is turned back on again.
To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 21, 48 and 49.
3 Press / / / to select the video file
you want to play back.
4 Press 49 to start playback. 5 To pause playback, press 49 again.
To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is paused.
To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume, or towards W to turn down the volume.
To turn on/off the date display Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. ( pg. 48, 49)
To turn on/off the on-screen display Press INFO/ repeatedly.
To check the file information Press INFO/ when playback is paused. ( pg. 38)

To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder
If the data cannot be recorded properly, the video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. ( pg. 22) To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, press the recording start/stop button or START/ STOP button on the remote control while the index screen is displayed in step 2, and then proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed. To return to the index screen, press the recording start/stop button or START/STOP button on the remote control again. The file information and playlist creation functions
are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.
When you delete the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, perform it on the PC.
NOTES:
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV. ( pg. 26)
At the junctions between scenes, the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction.
The date and counter can be displayed during playback. ( pg. 49)
When the camera heats up, the U indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until the camera cools down. ( pg. 55)
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

How to Use the Scroll Bar

You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index

screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll

bar is useful when deleting files ( pg. 39),

creating play list ( pg. 42), etc.

1 Slide the zoom lever

Scroll bar

towards W to select the VIDEO

7/53

scroll bar on the index

screen.

2 Press / to

display the next or

previous page.

If you press and hold /

, the high speed search starts.

If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever

towards T, then select the file.

Date Index Screen

You can also find the desired file by the date

index screen. The files are sorted according to

their recorded date.

1 Slide the zoom lever

twice towards W. The

DATE INDEX

date index screen appears.

JUL 07 2005 AUG 13 2005 AUG 20 2005

2 Press / to select

AUG 23 2005 SEP 02 2005

the desired date. The

files recorded on the selected date are displayed

on the right side of the screen.

To display the next or previous date, select the

scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W,

and press / .

3 Press 49. The files recorded on the

selected date are displayed in the index screen.

Various Playback Operations

Still playback (Pause) Press 49 during normal playback. To resume normal playback, press 49 again.
Search playback During normal playback, press for forward search, or for reverse search. Pressing or repeatedly increases the
search speed for each direction. (­60x to +60x) To resume normal playback, press 49.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 25
Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press to locate the start point of the next file. Pressing repeatedly skips files in forward direction. Press to locate the start point of the current file. Pressing repeatedly skips files in reverse direction. If you press or during normal playback
or search, playback resumes after locating the start point of a file.
Frame-by-frame playback While playback is paused, press or . Pressing or repeatedly advances or
reverses the still picture frame by frame. To resume normal playback, press 49.
Slow motion playback While playback is paused, press and hold or
for over 2 seconds. To stop slow motion playback, press 49.
Playback Zoom
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
1 During normal playback, at the point you want
to zoom in, press 49 to pause playback.
2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.
The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side. The * mark indicates the center point of the magnified area.
3 Press / / / to move to the magnified
area you want to view.
4 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.
When the zoom is set all the way to W (wideangle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen. ( pg. 25)
Deleting Video Files
Press , then press / to select [EXECUTE] and press 49. You can select the desired file to be deleted by
pressing / . To delete multiple files at once, see page 39.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

26 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR
To S connector

Open the cover.
To AV connector
AV Cable (provided)

S Cable (optional)

Playback on a TV
1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camera to a TV, VCR or VDR as
shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR or VDR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR/VDR output to the TV
input, referring to your VCR/VDR’s instruction manual.
4 Turn on the camera, the VCR/VDR and the
TV.
5 Set the VCR/VDR to its AUX input mode, and
set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6 Start playback on the camera. ( pg. 24)

VCR/VDR

TV

A White to AUDIO L IN B Red to AUDIO R IN C Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR/VDR has only A/V input connectors.) D Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.) * Not required for watching still images only.
NOTES:
The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera. The core filter reduces interference.
It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 16)
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camera is turned on.
To connect the camera to a PC, refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date/Time
Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF]. ( pg. 48, 49) Counter Set [SCENE COUNTER] to [ON] or [OFF]. ( pg. 48, 49) (Pressing INFO/ button also turns on/off the displays.)
Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder)
The following explains how to dub to a VCR. When dubbing to a DVD recorder, refer to its instruction manual.
1 Perform steps 1 to 6 above. 2 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)
3 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,
then stop playback on the camera.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 27

Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions

The full-function remote control unit can operate this camera from a distance as well as the basic operations (playback, stop, pause, fast-forward and rewind) of your VCR.

Installing the Battery

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

The remote control uses one lithium battery

2

(CR2025).

1 Pull out the battery

1

holder by pushing the lock

1

tab.

Lock tab

2 Insert the battery in the

holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

Beam Effective Area

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft). Use the remote control in front of the camera facing toward the lens.

Remote sensor

NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

A Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
Transmits the beam signal.
B ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
Zoom In/Out ( pg. 23) C Up Button
Rotate Button (clockwise) ( pg. 30) D Skip Backward Button E Left Button F Back Button G PLAYLIST Button ( pg. 42) H START/STOP Button I SNAPSHOT Button ( pg. 28) J INFO Button ( pg. 38) K Skip Forward Button L PLAY/PAUSE Button M Right Button N Next Button O Down Button
Rotate Button (counterclockwise) ( pg. 30) P INDEX Button Q DATE Button

28 EN STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Still Image Recording
Power Switch

Zooming
Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. For details, see page 23.
Continuous Shooting

Lock Button Zoom Lever

MODE

Recording Start/Stop Button

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .
The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48 and 49.
To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and 51.
To use the light, see page 31.
3 Press the recording start/stop button. PHOTO
indicator appears during shooting. The still image is recorded. To check how the image looks before recording,
press the recording start/stop button halfway and hold. The indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release the recording start/stop button. To record it on the recording medium, press the recording start/stop button fully.

If the continuous shooting mode is set to on, keeping the recording start/stop button pressed in step 3 in “Still Image Recording” ( pg. 28) provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 0.5 seconds) To use this function, set the [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON]. ( pg. 51) The indicator appears on the display. To turn off this function, set [CONTINUOUS
SHOOTING] to [OFF]. Continuous shooting may not work well depending
on the recording medium. The continuous shooting speed will drop when
repeatedly making continuous shots.
Deleting Files
If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. ( pg. 39) However, if the recording mode (video or still
image) is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file.

NOTES:
There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot.
To turn the shutter sound off, see page 48. For approximate number of storable images, see
page 63.

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 29

Still Image Playback
Power Switch Lock Button
MODE Zoom Lever
49
INFO/

Slide Show
You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .
A still image is displayed. To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3 Press 49 to start the slide show.
If you press during the slide show, files are displayed in descending order.
If you press during the slide show, files are displayed in ascending order.
To end the slide show, press 49 again.

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .
The most recently shot still image is displayed. To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3 Press to display the previous file. Press
to display the next file.
To turn on/off the date/time display Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. ( pg. 48, 49)
To turn on/off the on-screen display / To check the file information ( pg. 38) Press INFO/ repeatedly.
NOTES:
Images shot and stored on the recording media with another device may not be played back correctly.
You can zoom in/out or rotate still images. ( pg. 30)

To display the next image

To display the previous image

Normal Playback

Slide Show

Index Screen of Still Image Files

You can view multiple files stored in a recording

medium at a time. This browsing capability

makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

1 Slide the zoom lever STILL IMAGE

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to W when a recorded

image is displayed.

The display switches to

the index screen.

2 Press / / / to

move the frame to the

desired file.

3 Press 49. The selected file is displayed.

30 EN STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

How to Use the Scroll Bar

Playback Zoom

You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index

screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll

bar is useful when deleting files ( pg. 39),

setting DPOF ( pg. 46), etc.

1 Slide the zoom lever

Scroll bar

towards W to select the

STILL IMAGE

7/53

scroll bar on the index

screen.

2 Press / to

display the next or

previous page.

If you press and hold /

, the high speed search starts.

If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever

towards T, then select the file.

Date Index Screen

You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .
A still image is displayed. To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.
The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side. The * mark indicates the center point of the magnified area.
4 Press / / / to move to the magnified
area you want to view.
5 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.
When the zoom is set all the way to W (wideangle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen. ( pg. 29)

You can also find the desired file by the date

index screen. The files are sorted according to

their recorded date.

1 Perform step 1 in “Index Screen of Still Image

Files” ( pg. 29) to dispaly the index screen.

2 Slide the zoom lever

twice towards W. The

DATE INDEX

date index screen appears.

JUL 07 2005 AUG 13 2005 AUG 20 2005

3 Press / to select

AUG 23 2005 SEP 02 2005

the desired date. The

files recorded on the selected date are displayed

on the right side of the screen.

To display the next or previous date, select the

scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W,

and press / .

4 Press 49. The files recorded on the

selected date are displayed in the index screen.

Deleting Still Image Files
Press , then press / to select [EXECUTE] and press 49. You can select the desired file to be deleted by
pressing / . To delete multiple files at once, see page 39.

Image Rotation

You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .
A still image is displayed. To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3 Press to rotate 90° clockwise.
Each time you press , the image rotates clockwise. (90° ] 180° ] 270° ] 0°)
4 Press to rotate 90° counterclockwise.
Each time you press , the image rotates counterclockwise. (270° ] 180° ] 90° ] 0°)

RECORDING FEATURES EN 31

Backlight Compensation

/

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press and hold ( / ) so that is
displayed.
3 Press ( ) once so that the indicator
appears.
To cancel backlight compensation Press ( ) twice so that the indicator disappears.

LED Light

/

When shooting with insufficient light at night, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting. Press LIGHT to turn the light on and display one of the following indicators.
: The light remains always on regardless of the surrounding conditions.
: The light turns on automatically when there is insufficient light.

To turn off the light Press LIGHT repeatedly so that / disappears.

indicator

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Spot Exposure Control

/

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press and hold ( / ) so that is
displayed.
3 Press ( ) twice so that the indicator
appears. The spot metering area frame appears at the
center.
4 Press / to select the desired spot
metering area frame.
5 Press 49. The setting is completed.
To lock the exposure After step 4, press and hold 49 for over 2 seconds. The indicator appears.
To cancel spot exposure control Press ( ) once so that the indicator disappears.
NOTES:
Spot exposure control may not be possible when some other functions are activated.
Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

32 EN RECORDING FEATURES

Manual Settings in MSET

Menu

/

You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus.

How to Select a Menu Item

1 Set the power switch to .

2 Press and hold ( / ) so that is

displayed.

3 Press (

). The menu screen

appears.

4 Press / to select

a desired item from the

MSET menu, then press

AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AE AF WB S.SP P.AE EF
There are 6 items in the MSET menu. AE: Manual Exposure ( pg. 32) AF: Manual Focus ( pg. 33) WB: White Balance ( pg. 34) S.SP: Shutter Speed ( pg. 35) P.AE: Program AE ( pg. 36) EF: Effect ( pg. 36)

Step 5 and 6 below are example of the

manual exposure setting.

5 Press / to select

a setting, then press

49. The setting is

completed.

6 Press (

) to

close the MSET menu.

± 0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AE AF WB S.SP P.AE EF

NOTE:

While recording is in progress, [S.SP], [P.AE] and

[EF] cannot be set even if (

) is pressed.

Manual Exposure

Manual exposure is recommended in the

following situations:

When shooting using reverse lighting or when

the background is too bright.

When shooting on a reflective natural

background such as at the beach or when

skiing.

When the background is overly dark or the

subject is bright.

1 Select [AE] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32)

2 If [AUTO] is selected, press . (video mode

only)

3 To brighten the image, press . To darken

the image, press .

Adjustment range

For video recording: ­6 to +6 or AUTO (automatic

exposure)

For still image recording: ­2.0 to +2.0 (EV)

4 Press 49. The setting is completed.

5 Press (

) to close the MSET menu.

To lock the exposure After step 5, press and hold 49 for over 2 seconds. The indicator appears.

NOTES:
You cannot use the manual exposure at the same time when [P.AE] is set to [SPOTLIGHT] or [SNOW] ( pg. 36), or with backlight compensation ( pg. 31).
If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set [GAIN UP] to [ON]. ( pg. 50)

Manual Focus

The camera’s Full Range AF system offers

continuous focusing ability from close-up to

infinity. However, the correct focus may not be

obtained depending on the shooting condition.

In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Select [AF] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32)

2 If [AUTO] is selected, press , then press

3 Press to focus on a nearer subject.

(

)

Press to focus on a further subject.

(

)

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or nearer, or will blink.

RECORDING FEATURES EN 33
To return to automatic focus Select [AUTO] in step 2.
Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below; When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low. When the subject has no contrast (difference
in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky. When a dark object is barely visible in the display. When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background. The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , , and .

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Focusing on a further Focusing on a nearer

subject

subject

34 EN RECORDING FEATURES

White Balance

The white balance is usually adjusted

automatically for correctness of the color

reproduction under various lighting. However,

you can also select the following modes

according to the shooting situations.

1 Select [WB] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32)

2 Press / to select the desired mode.

MWB: For adjusting the white balance

manually depending on the light source.

“Manual White Balance Adjustment”

( pg. 34)

FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny

day.

CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a

cloudy day.

HALOGEN: When a video light or similar

type of lighting is used.

3 Press 49. The setting is completed.

4 Press (

) to close the MSET menu.

To return to automatic white balance Select [AUTO] in step 2.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

1 Select [MWB] in WB menu. ( pg. 34)

2 Hold a sheet of

plain white paper in

front of the subject.

Adjust zoom or

position yourself so

that the white paper

fills the screen.

White paper

3 Press and hold

49 until indicator begins blinking then

stops blinking.

NOTES:
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust with manual focusing. ( pg. 33)
A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery is removed.

RECORDING FEATURES EN 35

Shutter Speed
You can set the shutter speed manually. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fastmoving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.
1 Select [S.SP] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32) 2 If [AUTO] is selected, press . 3 Press / to select the desired shutter
speed. The shutter speed is displayed. You can select the shutter speed from the followings. If you cannot change the value, press 49.

To change the shutter speed Press 49, then select the shutter speed by pressing / and press 49.
To return to automatic shutter speed Select [AUTO] in step 3.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed.
The shutter speed can be set separately in video and still image.

NIGHTALIVE

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/2 second. This enables shooting with little light in dim locations. The indicator appears.

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1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30

Slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of flowing motion.

The shutter speed is fixed at

1/60 second. Black bands that

1/60

usually appear when shooting

a TV screen become

narrower.

1/100

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100 second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.

1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000*

Fast shutter speed allows fast-moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well by (SPORTS) mode in Program AE. ( pg. 36)

• Not available for still image recording.
  4 Press 49. The setting is completed.

36 EN RECORDING FEATURES
Program AE
You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations.
1 Select [P.AE] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32) 2 Press / to select the desired mode.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.
SPOTLIGHT: The subject in the front is accentuated by blurring the background.
SPORTS: Fast shutter speed allows fastmoving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly. The shutter speed is set at 1/250 to 1/4000 second automatically.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
3 Press 49. The setting is completed.
To turn off the program AE function Select [OFF] in step 2.

Effect

You can add special effects to your recording

images.

1 Select [EF] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32)

2 Press / to select the desired mode.

SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like

old photos.

MONOTONE: The image becomes black

and white like old movies.

CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old

movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping

frames.

STROBE*: The image looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

• Not available for still image recording.

3 Press 49. The setting is completed.

4 Press (

) to close the MSET menu.

To turn off the effect Select [OFF] in step 2.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Wipe or Fader Effects

Playback Effects

/

You can view videos with various effects of scene transition.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [WIPE/FADER], then
press 49.
5 Press / to select a desired effect.
FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER-BLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER-B.W: Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.
WIPE-CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
WIPE-WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center.
WIPE-SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE-DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
WIPE-SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE-SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.
6 Press 49. The setting is completed. 7 Press MENU to close the menu screen.
The selected wipe or fader effect works when playback starts and ends.
To turn off the effect Select [OFF] in step 5.

You can view videos or still images with special image effects.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to or . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [EFFECT], then press
49.
5 Press / to select a desired effect.
SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old movies.
CLASSIC FILM: The image has an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames.
STROBE: The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. * Not available for still image recording.
6 Press 49. The setting is completed. 7 Press MENU to close the menu screen.
To turn off the effect Select [OFF] in step 5.

38 EN MANAGING FILES

Viewing File Information

/

You can view the file information in playback mode.

Information on Video Files

Press INFO/ while video playback is paused. File information appears.
FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording PB TIME: Playback time (length of the file) QUALITY: Image quality ( pg. 50) PROTECT: File protection status ( pg. 38)
If you press INFO/ on the index screen ( pg. 25), information on the selected file is displayed.
To turn off the file information display Press INFO/ repeatedly.

Information on Still Image Files
Press INFO/ while a still image is displayed. File information appears.
FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording SIZE: Image size QUALITY: Image quality ( pg. 51) PROTECT: File protection status ( pg. 38)
If you press INFO/ on the index screen ( pg. 29), information on the selected file is displayed.
To turn off the file information display Press INFO/ repeatedly.

Protecting Files

/

You can protect files from the accidental erasure.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Select the file type (video or still image) using
the MODE switch.
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PROTECT], then
press 49.
To protect the currently displayed file
5 Press / to select [CURRENT], then
press 49.
6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49. You can select the previous or next file by pressing
/. To release protection, select the protected file,
then perform step 5 and 6.
To protect by selecting multiple files
5 Press / to select [FILE SELECT], then
press 49. The index screen appears.
6 Press / / / to select the file you want
to protect, then press 49. The mark appears on the file. To protect other files, repeat step 6. The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . ( pg. 25, 30) If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview
screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen.
7 Press MENU. 8 Press / to select [QUIT], then press
49. The selected files are protected. To release protection, select the protected file in
step 6.

To protect all files
5 Press / to select [PROTECT ALL], then
press 49.
6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49. All files are protected.
To release protection of all files
5 Select [CANCEL ALL], then press 49. 6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during protection. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during protection. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it. ( pg. 20)

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Deleting Files

/

You can delete unnecessary files.

Deleting by the Button

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Select the file type (video or still image) using
the MODE switch.
3 Press / / / to display the desired file,
then press . You can also select the file on the index screen.
( pg. 25, 29)
4 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
NOTE:
If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. However, if the recording mode (video or still image) is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file.

Deleting on the Menu Screen

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Select the file type (video or still image) using
the MODE switch.
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DELETE], then press
49.
To delete the currently displayed file
5 Press / to select [CURRENT], then
press 49.
6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49. You can select the previous or next file by pressing
/.

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40 EN MANAGING FILES
To delete by selecting multiple files
5 Press / to select [FILE SELECT], then
press 49. The index screen appears.
6 Press / / / to select the file you want
to delete, then press 49. To select other files, repeat step 6. The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . ( pg. 25, 30) If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview
screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen.
7 Press MENU. 8 Press / to select [EXECUTE AND
QUIT], then press 49. The selected files are deleted.
To delete all files
5 Press / to select [DELETE ALL], then
press 49.
6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49. To cancel deletion, select [CANCEL], then press
49.
NOTES:
Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete them, release protection first. ( pg. 39)
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it. ( pg. 20)

Cleaning Up a Recording

Medium

/

Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent to “Defragmentation” of PC’s function.

NOTES:

Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording

medium. ( pg. 16) It is recommended to run check disk regularly on
the PC, on condition that there is no data on the

hard disk of the camera.
1 Set the power switch to

or .

2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA

SETTING], then press 49.

4 Press / to select [CLEAN UP], then

press 49.
5 Press / to select [HDD] or [SD], then

press 49.

If the AC adapter is not connected to the camera, a warning message appears. In this case, connect

the AC adapter.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49. To cancel cleanup, select [CANCEL], then press
49.
7 When cleanup is finished, [CLEANING UP

COMPLETED] appears. Press 49 to complete

the operation.

Depending on the hard disk drive it may take several minutes for this process to be completed.

CAUTION:
Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during cleanup.

Copying/Moving Still Image Files
You can copy or move still image files between the built-in hard disk (HDD) and SD card using the on-screen display.
Before proceeding to following steps, Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD
slot. Make sure that enough free space is left in the
copy/move destination medium.
1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA
SETTING], then press 49.
4 Press / to select [COPY/MOVE], then
press 49.
5 Press / to select [COPY] or [MOVE],
then press 49.
COPY: Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium. MOVE: Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files (except read-only files) in the source medium.
6 Press / to select the direction of copy/
move, then press . (HDD ] SD or SD ] HDD)

MANAGING FILES EN 41
To copy or move by selecting files
7 Press / to select [FILE], then press 49.
The index screen appears.
8 Press / / / to select a desired file,
then press 49. The check mark ( ) appears on the selected file. To select other files, repeat this step. The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and / . ( pg. 30)
9 Press MENU to return to the previous screen. 10 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
11 File transfer starts.
To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select [EXECUTE] and press 49.
12 When [COPYING (MOVING)
COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the operation.
To copy or move all still image files in the recording medium
7 Press / to select [ALL]. 8 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49. If you want to cancel, select [CANCEL], then
press 49.
9 File transfer starts.
To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select [EXECUTE] and press 49.
10 When [COPYING (MOVING)
COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the operation.

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42 EN MANAGING FILES

Resetting the File Number /
By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files.
1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA
SETTING], then press 49.
4 Press / to select [NO. RESET], then
press 49.
5 Press / to select the file type (video or
still image), then press 49.
6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
7 Press 49.
The new folder (such as [101JVCSO]) will be made and the file number will start again from the new number (such as “PIC_0001.JPG”).

Creating Play List

You can create a play list by collecting the

desired scenes from the previously recorded

video files.

1 Set the power switch to .

2 Set the MODE switch to .

3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [EDIT], then press

6 Press / to select [NEW LIST], then

press 49.

7 Press / to scroll EDIT
upward or downward the

thumbnail images of

recorded files, and select

a file to be added to a

play list.

The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing /

Thumbnail images of recorded files

. ( pg. 25)

8 Press 49. The frame for selecting an

inserting point appears.

9 Press / to scroll EDIT
upward or downward the

thumbnail of images in a

play list, and select a

position where you want

to insert the selected file.

The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom

Play list

lever and pressing / . ( pg. 25)

10 Press 49. The selected file is added to a

play list.

To add other files, repeat steps 7 to 10.

11 Press MENU. The confirmation screen

appears.

12 Press / to select [SAVE AND QUIT],

then press 49.

To return to the edit screen, select [CANCEL].

If you do not want to save the play list, select

[DELETE AND QUIT].

To check the play list by playing back the video You can check the play list before saving it.
1 After step 10, press to select a thumbnail
image of the play list.
2 Press / to select a scene you want to
check.
3 Press 49. The playback of the play list
starts from the selected scene. The playback stops at the end of the play list
automatically. To stop playback midway, press 49, then slide
the zoom lever towards W.
To check only the scene transition
1 After step 10, press to select a scene
transition. If a scene is selected, press once more to
select the scene transition bar.
2 Press / to select a scene transition you
want to check.
3 Press 49 to start playback of the selected
scene transition.
To delete the added file from the play list
1 After step 10, press to select a thumbnail
image of the play list.
2 Press / to select the file you want to
delete, then press .
NOTES:
You can display the play list menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control.
Maximum up to 99 play lists can be created. Each play list can consist of maximum 99 scenes. If you delete the original files, the files also have
been deleted from the play list. Files in the [EXTMOV] folder cannot be used to
create play lists.

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Playing Back Play List

By playing back the play list, you can view your

original video clips. (To create play list,

pg. 42)

1 Set the power switch to .

2 Set the MODE switch to .

3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [PLAYLIST

CONTENTS], then press 49. The table of play

lists appears.

6 Press / to select
a list you want to play

PLAYLIST CONTENTS

back. (The display format of date and time differs

ALL SCENES 01 NOV 10.05 11:30AM
02 NOV 15.05 11:00PM 03 NOV 25.05 11:00AM

depending on the

country where this

camera is sold.)

The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom

lever and pressing / . ( pg. 25)

7 Press 49 to start playback.

During playback of play list, “P” mark appears on

the top left corner of the screen.

If you slide the zoom lever towards W while

playback is paused, the index screen for play list

appears. You can see the contents of the play list

and select the desired scene. To return to

playback screen, slide the zoom lever to T.

You can use various playback functions during

playback. ( pg. 25)

8 To stop playback, press 49.

To return to the normal playback mode, select [ALL SCENES] in step 6.

NOTE:
You can display the play list menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

44 EN MANAGING FILES

Add/Delete Files in Play List

Changing Play List Name

You can edit existing play lists by adding or deleting files.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
5 Press / to select [EDIT], then press
49.
6 Press / to select the play list you want
to edit, then press 49. To add or delete files, follow the steps 7 to 12 in
“Creating Play List” ( pg. 42), or 1 to 2 in “To delete the added file from the play list” ( pg. 43).

The default name of play list is its creation date and time. You can change the name on the keyboard screen as you like.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
5 Press / to select [RENAME], then press
49. The table of play lists appears.
6 Press / to select a play list whose name
you want to change. The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . ( pg. 25) The thumbnail appears on the upper right side.
7 Press 49. The keyboard screen appears. 8 Press / / / to select the desired
letter, then press 49. Repeat this process to complete the name. You can change the character types (capital
letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/a/ @]. To correct a letter, select [}] or []] and press 49 to move the cursor to the letter, then select [CLEAR] and press 49.
9 Press / / / to select [ ], then press
49. To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then
press 49.

Deleting Play List
You can delete unnecessary play lists.
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
5 Press / to select [DELETE], then press
49. The table of play lists appears.
6 Press / to select a play list you want to
delete. The thumbnail appears on the upper right side. To delete all play lists at once, select [DELETE
ALL].
7 Press 49. 8 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49. The selected play list is deleted. To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then
press 49. Original files are not deleted even if you delete the
play list.

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Dubbing Using Play List
Dubbing to an external device using a play list is possible.
1 Connect the camera and your VCR with the
S/AV cable. ( pg. 26)
2 Set the VCR to VIDEO/AUXILIARY input and
engage the recording standby mode. For details how to set VIDEO/AUXILARY input
refer to VCR instructions.
3 Set the power switch to . 4 Set the MODE switch to . 5 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 6 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
7 Press / to select [PLAYLIST
CONTENTS], then press 49. The table of play lists appears.
8 Press / to select a list you want to dub.
The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing / . ( pg. 25)
9 Press . Screen for dubbing appears. 10 Press / to select [START
PLAYBACK], then press 49. Playback on the camera starts. The black screen is displayed for 5 seconds at the
beginning and the end of the play list playback. To cancel the setting, press / to select
[CANCEL], then press 49.
11 While the black screen is displayed for
5 seconds, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.)
12 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the
VCR while the black screen is displayed for 5 seconds.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

46 EN MANAGING FILES

DPOF Print Setting

This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or bring a recording medium to photo lab for print.

To print by selecting a still image

1 Set the power switch to .

2 Set the MODE switch to .

3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

4 Press / to select [DPOF], then press

49. The DPOF menu screen appears.

5 Press / to select [SELECT IMAGES],

then press 49.

6 Press / / / to DPOF TOTAL: 125

7/59

select the desired file,

then press 49.

01

02

00

The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom

00

00

05

lever and pressing / . ( pg. 30)

15

00

00

If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the

preview screen of the still image is displayed.

7 Press / to select DPOF TOTAL: 125

7/59

the number of prints

(max. 15 prints), then

01

02

00

press 49. To set print information

00

00

05

for other images, repeat steps 6 and 7.
8 Press MENU to finish

15

00

00

Number of prints

the setting.

To cancel the selection, select the same image in step 6.

NOTES:
The DPOF setting is available up to 999 images. DPOF printing can only be specified for still
images stored on the SD card. To specify still images stored on the hard disk, you must first copy the image files onto the SD card before setting printing. ( pg. 41) The date index function cannot be used.

To print all still images (One print for each)
1 Display the DPOF menu screen. ( “To print
by selecting a still image”)
2 Press / to select [ALL1], then press
49.
3 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
4 Press MENU to finish the setting.
To confirm the DPOF setting
1 Display the DPOF menu screen. ( “To print
by selecting a still image”)
2 Press / to select [CHECK SETTINGS],
then press 49.
3 If necessary, change the number of prints for
the desired file by following the steps 6 to 7 in “To print by selecting a still image”.
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu.
To reset the DPOF setting
1 Display the DPOF menu screen. ( “To print
by selecting a still image”)
2 Press / to select [RESET], then press
49.
3 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
4 Press 49 to finish the reset.

Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer

If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with the USB cable directly to the printer. DPOF setting can also be used. ( pg. 46)

NOTE:
After selecting [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu, connect the USB cable.

To print by selecting a still image

1 Set the power switch to .

2 Set the MODE switch to .

3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

4 Press / to select [DIRECT PRINT], then

press 49. A message [PLEASE CONNECT

PRINTER] appears.

5 Connect the camera to the printer with the

USB cable.

After a while, the print menu appears.

6 Press / to select [SELECTED PRINT],

then press 49.

7 Press / to select the desired file, then

press 49.

8 Press / to set the

number of prints. The number of prints can
be set from 1 to 99.
9 Press / to select

NUMBER OF PRINTS 01

DATE

OFF

PRINT

CANCEL

[DATE], then press /

to select [ON] or [OFF].

Select [ON] to print the date or [OFF] not to print.

10 Press / to select [PRINT], then press

49. The image is printed.

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To cancel print setting Press / to select [CANCEL], then press 49.
To stop printing after printing starts
1 Press 49. The confirmation screen appears. 2 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting. ( pg. 46)
1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DIRECT PRINT], then
press 49. A message [PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears.
5 Connect the camera to the printer with the
USB cable. After a while, the print menu appears.
6 Press / to select [DPOF PRINT], then
press 49.
7 Press / to select [PRINT], then press
49. The images are printed. To confirm the DPOF setting, press / to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press 49. After that, press MENU to return to the previous menu.
NOTE:
If the printer is not recognized, or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer, remove the USB cable, select [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu again, and then reconnect the cable.

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48 EN MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings

Common Menus for All Modes

You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings.
Power Switch
Lock Button INFO/
49
MODE MENU
1 Select the operation mode.
For Recording Menus: Set the power switch to . For Playback Menus: Set the power switch to .
2 Select (video) or (still image) using the
MODE switch.
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item
with / and 49. To return to the normal screen, press MENU. To display the operation guide, press INFO/
when the menu screen is displayed. (The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu.) To remove the operation guide, press INFO/ again. Even if the menu item is displayed, some item cannot be set depending on the selected mode (video/still image, recording/playback). In this case, sub menu cannot be accessed or setting cannot be changed.

[ ] = Factory-preset
BASIC SETTING
PRESET
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. [CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.
DEMO MODE OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the display. Demonstration starts in the following cases: When the menu screen is closed after [DEMO
MODE] is set to [ON]. With [DEMO MODE] set to [ON], if there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the power switch is set to . Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
Demo only worked with DC cord connected not with battery.
If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will not take place even if it set to [ON].
[DEMO MODE] remains [ON] even if the camera power is turned off.
OPERATION SOUND
OFF: Turns off operation sound. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed.

MENU SETTINGS EN 49

REMOTE OFF: Makes the camera not to receive the signal from the remote control. [ON]: Enables the operation with the remote control.
DROP DETECTION OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped. ( pg. 21)
CAUTION:
Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped.
REC MEDIA SETTING

VIDEO MODE [HDD] / SD IMAGE MODE [HDD] / SD

Media selection can be set for each recording and playback mode: video ( ) or still image ( ).
HDD: The built-in hard disk is selected as a recording medium.
SD: SD card is selected as a recording medium.

FORMAT
[HDD] / SD You can format (initialize) the built-in hard disk or SD cards. ( pg. 20)

CLEAN UP
[HDD] / SD Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. ( pg. 40)

NO. RESET [VIDEO] / IMAGE By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. ( pg. 42)
DISPLAY
BRIGHT When this item is selected, the brightness control indicator appears. Adjust the brightness of the display using / , then press 49. ( pg. 19)
DATE/TIME OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases. When the power switch is set from OFF to When playback starts When the date is changed during playback ON: The date/time is always displayed.
NOTES:
Only the date is displayed for the video playback. You can set to different setting for each mode
(video recording/playback and still image recording/playback).
SCENE COUNTER [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Displays the counter during video mode.
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS / The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 18)
CLOCK ADJUST “Date/Time Settings” ( pg. 18)

MENU SETTINGS

COPY/MOVE
[COPY] / MOVE You can copy or move still image files between the built-in hard disk and SD card. ( pg. 41)

50 EN MENU SETTINGS

Video Recording Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset

QUALITY Select the desired picture quality.

Mode (In order of the quality)
[ULTRA FINE] FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

Size (pixels)
720 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 480 352 x 240

Bit rate
8.5 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 4.2 Mbps 1.5 Mbps

WIDE MODE
[OFF]: Disables the function. 16:9 WIDE: For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide- screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs, black bands may be inserted at the top and bottom of the screen.
NOTES:
The 16:9 WIDE mode cannot be used when using ECONOMY mode.
Use software that supports wide display when playing videos that were recorded in 16:9 WIDE mode on a PC.

NOTES:
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. In this case, the indicator blinks or goes out.
Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on the tripod.
CAMERA SETTING
ZOOM 25X: Only optical zoom is available up to 25x. [100X]: Digital zoom is available up to 100x. 800X: Digital zoom is available up to 800x.
TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 70 cm (2 ft). The indicator appears.
Video Playback Menus
[ ] = Factory-preset
PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS / EDIT / RENAME / DELETE You can create a play list and view your original video clips. ( pg. 42 ­ 45)

WIND CUT [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The indicator appears.
GAIN UP OFF: The image in the dark will be recorded with no picture brightness adjustment. [ON]: The image in the dark will be brightened. But the overall appearance may become grainy.
.
DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. The indicator appears.

WIPE/FADER “Wipe or Fader Effects” ( pg. 37)
EFFECT “Playback Effects” ( pg. 37)
PROTECT [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL / CANCEL ALL You can protect files from accidental erasure. ( pg. 38)
DELETE [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL You can delete unnecessary files. ( pg. 39)

MENU SETTINGS EN 51

Still Image Recording Menus

Still Image Playback Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset [ ] = Factory-preset

QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Select the desired image quality.
SELF-TIMER [OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC By setting the self-timer, a still image is recorded 2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start/ stop button. The or indicator appears.

DPOF “DPOF Print Setting” ( pg. 46)
DIRECT PRINT “Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer” ( pg. 47)
EFFECT “Playback Effects” ( pg. 37)

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: You can record still images continuously. The indicator appears on the display. ( pg. 28)
GAIN UP [OFF]: The image in the dark will be recorded with no picture brightness adjustment. ON: The image in the dark will be brightened. But the overall appearance may become grainy.
CAMERA SETTING

PROTECT
DELETE The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 50.

MENU SETTINGS

TELE MACRO The menu item of TELE MACRO is the same as in the description on page 50.

52 EN REFERENCES
Troubleshooting
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. HTo solve the problem, follow the Instructions
below at first. HIf the problem is not solved, reset the
camera. (Refer to “To reset the camera” below.) HIf the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 8 To reset the camera A Press RESET using a piece of wire or other such pointed instrument. The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically.
RESET
B If nothing happens, set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then put it back again.
C Execute [PRESET] from the menu. The camera returns to it’s factory-preset. ( pg. 48)

Power
No power is supplied. The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC adapter securely. ( pg. 14) The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach
it firmly. ( pg. 14) The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged
one. ( pg. 14) No display appears. When using the AC adapter, the camera enters
the sleep mode, the access lamp lights, and the LCD monitor turns off. HTo cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming. The power was turned off accidentally. The drop detection function operated. ( pg. 21) HSet the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again. To turn off the drop detection function, set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. ( pg. 49)
Recording
Recording cannot be performed. [MEMORY CARD IS FULL] appears. HReplace with new recording medium or delete
unnecessary files. ( pg. 20, 39) Recording medium is not selected properly. HSelect the recording medium. ( pg. 21, 48, 49)
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. This is not a malfunction.
During recording, the date/time does not appear. [DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF]. HSet [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. ( pg. 49)
The LCD monitor indications blink. Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS and
other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.
Digital zoom does not work. [ZOOM] is set to [25X] (optical zoom). HSet [ZOOM] to [100X] or [800X]. ( pg. 50) Digital zoom is not available in the still image
recording mode.

The recorded image is white Shutter speed is set to NIGHTALIVE or slow
speed. HNIGHTALIVE and slow speed are only for use in
dark conditions. ( pg. 35)
Playback
Playback cannot be performed. Recording medium is not selected properly. HSelect the recording medium. ( pg. 21, 48, 49) Playback starts, but there is no picture on the
connected TV. HSet the TV’s input mode or channel appropriate
for video playback.
The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback, or motion is choppy. If the surface of the SD card is damaged, it makes
difficult to read data and these phenomena will appear. This camera will make all possible efforts to read data, but when such a state continues for some time, and further playback is impossible, it will stop automatically. HIt is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC, on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera.
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically. Focus is set to the manual mode. HSet focus to the automatic mode. ( pg. 33) The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again.
( pg. 56)
The color of the image looks strange. The light source or the subject does not include
white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. HTry manual white balance adjustment. ( pg. 34)
The recorded image is too dark. Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HTry backlight compensation ( pg. 31) or manual
exposure. ( pg. 32)
The recorded image is too bright. The subject is too bright. HTry manual exposure. ( pg. 32)
White balance setting cannot be activated. The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated. HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. ( pg. 36)

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The black & white fader does not work. The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated. HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
(MONOTONE) mode. ( pg. 37)
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow. When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes
highly sensitive to light when [GAIN UP] is set to [ON]. HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set [GAIN UP] to [OFF]. ( pg. 50)
The continuous shooting speed of still images is slow. The continuous shooting speed will drop when
repeatedly making continuous shots, when using certain recording medium, or under certain recording conditions. ( pg. 28)
Other problems
The power/charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging. Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures. HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). ( pg. 57)
The data process is too slow after the power is switched on or the mode is changed. There is a large number of still images (approx.
1,000 or more) stored in the recording medium. HCopy the stored files to a PC, and delete them
from the recording medium.
[SET DATE/TIME!] appears. The built-in clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is
discharged. The previously set date/time is erased. HConnect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC
adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s lithium battery. Then set the date/time. ( pg. 18)
Files cannot be deleted. Files are protected. HRemove protection from the files and delete them.
( pg. 38, 50)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction. HBy recording with DIS activated, this can be
avoided. ( pg. 50)

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Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. In places subject to low temperature, images
become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction. HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 9, 19, 49) When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor is made with high precision
technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the picture. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
The SD card cannot be removed from the camera. HPush in the SD card a few more times. ( pg. 20)
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
( pg. 19, 49)

Warning Indications
The following indications appear on the screen. (Battery indicator)
Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level

High

Exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the

battery indicator blinks. When the battery power

is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 18) Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. ( pg. 18)

LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power switch set to , if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD! Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot. ( pg. 20)

HARD DISK DRIVE IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when the built-in hard disk needs to be formatted.

THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted.

HARD DISK DRIVE IS FULL Appears when the built-in hard disk is full and recording is not possible.

MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not possible.

HDD ERROR! MEMORY CARD ERROR! Appears when some errors occured with the recording media. Remove the card once and insert it again. If
the error is not cancelled, replace the card with one that has been guaranteed for correct operation. ( pg. 20, 62) Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media. ( pg. 40) It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC, on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera.

CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt recording when the write protection tab on the SD card is set to the “LOCK” position. ( pg. 20)
NO VIDEO FILES STORED! Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video playback.
NO IMAGE FILES STORED! Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still image playback.
CLOSE COVER Appears when the SD card cover is opened during file copy/move operation. ( pg. 41)
NO MEMORY CARD Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file copy/move operation. ( pg. 41)
NO SUPPORTED FILES Appears when there is no JPEG (still image) files to be copied or moved in recording media. ( pg. 41)
NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy/move operation.
MEMORY CARD ERROR! REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD. Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded SD card. Remove the card once and insert it again or replace with another card. ( pg. 20)
FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM. FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER COPYING WANTED DATA. The file system of the recording medium may have a problem. It is recommended to copy the data for backup, then format the medium. ( pg. 20)
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN. TO RECORD/PLAYBACK VIDEO, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED. RECOVER? The video management file is broken. Recovery is required to record or play back video files. Press / to select [YES], then press 49 to recover the video management file. If the desired video file is not displayed on the video index screen in spite of the file recovery, the file is moved to the [EXTMOV] folder. Press the recording start/stop button on the index screen to display [MPG], and then select the desired file.

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NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER The data cannot be recorded properly, or the video management file is deleted or not found. Video files have been moved to MPEG (EXTMOV) folder. ( pg. 22)
PLAY LIST’S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN. REMAKE PLAY LIST AGAIN. The management information of play list is broken. Create the play list again. ( pg. 42)
NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST. SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK. The video files registered in the play list do not exist. Some of the scenes may not be played back.
REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS EMPTY. THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED. There is no scenes registered in the play list. The play list will be deleted.
CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS GOING UP. TURN CAMERA OFF, PLEASE WAIT. The temperature of the camera is too high. Turn off the power, then wait for a while.
CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW. KEEP CAMERA POWER ON, PLEASE WAIT. The temperature of the camera is too low. Keep the power on and wait for a while.
RECORDING FAILURE Performance of recording medium is poor. Use
the Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu. ( pg. 40, 49) The writing speed of recording medium is slow, or the recording medium is corrupted. Use the recording medium to which the operation is guaranteed. See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera. The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts. Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts.
RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly. Try recording again. Otherwise, clean up the recording medium. ( pg. 40, 49)

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MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY The recording medium cannot be played back correctly. Try playback again.
CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE The operation is not available in the video mode.
DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE POWER IS TURNED OFF The drop detection function operated, and the power was turned off. The file that was being recorded may have been saved into the [EXTMOV] folder. ( pg. 22)

Cleaning the Camera
Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES:
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.

Cautions
AC Adapter
When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Plug Adapter

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion

Terminals

battery. Before using

the supplied battery

pack or an optional

battery pack, be

sure to read the

following cautions:

To avoid hazards … do not burn.

… do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap

is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

… do not modify or disassemble.

… do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

… use only specified chargers.

REFERENCES EN 57
To prevent damage and prolong service life … do not subject to unnecessary shock. … charge in an environment where temperatures are
within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging. … store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. … fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time. … remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.
NOTES:
It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature range specifications Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage: ­20°C to 50°C (­4°F to 122°F)
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

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58 EN REFERENCES
Recording Medium
Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. · Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. · Do not splash the recording medium with water. · Do not use, replace, or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise. · Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium. · Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves. · Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity. · Do not touch the metal parts.
Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage.)
A malfunction may cause the recording medium to fail to operate properly. JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents.
LCD Monitor
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT
… push it strongly or apply any shocks.
… place the camera with LCD monitor on the
bottom. To prolong service life … avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. Be aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions. … While using the camera, the surface around the LCD monitor may heat up. … If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit
For safety, DO NOT … open the camera’s chassis. … disassemble or modify the unit. … short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. … allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit. … remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
supply while the power is on. … leave the battery pack attached when the camera
is not in use. Avoid using the unit … in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. … in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove. … in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. … near a television set. … near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.). … in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures. DO NOT leave the unit … in places of over 50°C (122°F). … in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). … in direct sunlight. … in a closed car in summer. … near a heater. To protect the unit, DO NOT … allow it to become wet. … drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. … subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. … keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. … expose the lens to direct sunlight. … swing it excessively when using the hand strap. … swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside it.
How to Handle a CD-ROM
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole.
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the recording medium. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number

: GZ-MG35U

Trade Name

: JVC

Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS

CORP.

Address

: 1700 Valley Road

Wayne, N. J. 07470

Telephone Number : 973-317­5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Specifications
Camera
For general
Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 4.5 (4.8) W When using the LED light Approx. 5.2 W (Maximum; when charging a battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) 67 mm x 70 mm x 109 mm (2-11/16″ x 2-13/ 16″ x 4-5/16″) Weight Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs) (without battery, lens cap and strap) Approx. 380 g (0.84 lbs) (incl. battery, lens cap and strap) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature ­20°C to 50°C (­4°F to 122°F) Pickup 1/6″ (680,000 pixels) CCD

Lens F 1.8 to 3.2, f = 2.2 mm to 50 mm, 25:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø27 mm LCD monitor 2.5″ diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance)

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For video/audio

Format

SD-VIDEO

Recording/Playback format

Video: MPEG-2

Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch)

Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording mode (video)

ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (CBR)

FINE:

720 x 480 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (CBR)

NORMAL: 720 x 480 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR)

ECONOMY: 352 x 240 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)

Recording mode (audio)

ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps

FINE:

48 kHz, 384 kbps

NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps

ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps

For still image
Format JPEG Image size Only 1 mode (640 x 480) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

AC Adapter
Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 11 V , 1 A
Remote Control
Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency in use) Operating distance Within 5 m (16.4 ft) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (W x H x D) 45 mm x 11 mm x 105 mm (1-13/16″ x 7/16″ x 43/16″) Weight Approx. 40 g (0.09 lbs) (incl. battery)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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For connectors
AV S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo USB Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant

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Recording Time and Number of Images
The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. The number increases or decreases depending on the conditions such as image size and/or picture quality. The first column in the table indicates the conditions.
8 Compatible recording media The following SD cards have been guaranteed to work with this camera. Others are not guaranteed to work, so buy such products with caution. SD memory cards: By Panasonic, TOSHIBA, pqi (still image only) and SanDisk If other media are used, they may fail to record
data correctly, or they may lose data that has already been recorded. MultiMediaCards are not supported. For video recording, use a high-speed SD memory card (at least 10 MB/s).

: Approximate recording time (for video) (The numbers indicate “minutes”.)

Built-in hard disk

Quality

Recording time

ULTRA FINE

430

FINE

640

NORMAL

850

ECONOMY

2250

SD card

Quality

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

ULTRA FINE 1

3

7

14

FINE

2

5

10

21

NORMAL

3

6

14

27

ECONOMY

8

18

37

73

: Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

Built-in hard disk

Image size/ quality

Number of images

640 x 480/ FINE

9999

640 x 480/ STANDARD

9999

SD card
Image size/ quality
640 x 480/ FINE
640 x 480/ STANDARD

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

770 1555 3140 6040

1100 2225 4490 8635

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EN

A
AC Adapter …………………………………………. 16, 57
B
Backlight Compensation ………………………………. 31 Battery Pack …………………………………………….. 14 Brightness Control ………………………………… 19, 49
C
Changing The Menu Settings …………………. 48 ­ 51 Charging The Battery Pack …………………………… 14 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ……………… 40, 49 Connection to a TV, VCR or VDR ……………………. 26 Continuous Shooting …………………………………… 28 Copying/Moving Still Image Files ……………….. 41, 49
D
Data Battery …………………………………………….. 16 Date Index Screen ………………………………… 25, 30 Date/Time Settings …………………………………….. 18 Deleting Files ……………………………………………. 39 Demonstration Mode …………………………………… 48 Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) …………………………. 50 Direct Printing …………………………………………… 47 DPOF Print Setting (Digital Print Order Format) …… 46 Drop Detection ………………………………………….. 49 Dubbing …………………………………………….. 26, 45
E
Effect ………………………………………………… 36, 37
F
File Information …………………………………………. 38 Formatting a Recording Medium ……………….. 20, 49
G
Gain Up ………………………………………………….. 50
I
Image Rotation ………………………………………….. 30 Index Screen ………………………………………. 24, 29
L
Language Setting …………………………………. 18, 49 LCD Monitor ……………………………………. 9, 12, 58 LED Light ………………………………………………… 31

M
Manual Exposure …………………………………. 32, 33 Manual Focus …………………………………………… 33 MSET Menu …………………………………………….. 32
O
Operation Sound ……………………………………….. 48
P
Picture Quality …………………………………….. 50, 51 Play List ……………………………………… 42 ­ 45, 50 Power-Linked Operation ………………………………. 17 Program AE ……………………………………………… 36 Protecting Files ……………………………………. 38, 50
R
Remote Control …………………………………………. 27 Resetting The File Number ………………………. 42, 49
S
Scroll Bar …………………………………………… 25, 30 SD Memory Card ……………………………………….. 20 Self- Timer ……………………………………………….. 51 Shutter Speed …………………………………………… 35 Slide Show ………………………………………………. 29 Slow Motion Playback …………………………………. 25 Speaker Volume ………………………………………… 24 Spot Exposure Control ………………………………… 31
T
Tele Macro …………………………………………. 50, 51 Tripod Mounting ………………………………………… 19 Troubleshooting ………………………………………… 52
W
Warning Indications ……………………………………. 54 White Balance …………………………………………… 34 Wide Mode ………………………………………………. 50 Wind Cut …………………………………………………. 50 Wipe or Fader Effects ………………………………….. 37
Z
Zooming …………………………….. 23, 25, 28, 30, 50

© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

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ENGLISH
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE
EN
LYT1469-001B

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Contents
JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT …. 2 Notice for Users ……………………………………….. 6 System Requirements ………………………………. 8 Software Installation (Windows®) ……………… 11 Connections (Windows®) …………………………. 13 Viewing the Contents of a Recording Medium
(Windows®) ………………………………………… 14 Copying Files to the PC (Windows®) …………. 16 Playing Back Files on the PC (Windows®) …. 16 Copying Edited Files back to Camera
(Windows®) …………………………………………17 Disconnecting the USB cable (Windows®) …. 17 User’s Guide/Help/Readme (Windows®) ……. 18 Backing Up Video files (Windows®) …………… 19 Playing Back Copied Video (Windows®) ……. 20 How To Create DVDs simply (Windows®) ….. 21 Creating a DVD with Titles (Windows®) …….. 23 Viewing Edited Video with a Camera
(Windows®) ………………………………………. 26 Software Installation (Macintosh) ………………. 26 Connections (Macintosh) …………………………. 28 Viewing the Contents of a Recording Medium
(Macintosh) ………………………………………… 29 Copying Files to the PC (Macintosh) …………. 30 Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh) …. 31 Help/Readme (Macintosh) ……………………….. 31 File Combination (Macintosh) …………………… 32 File Trimming (Macintosh) ……………………….. 34

JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT
TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC.
The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following.
Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP
You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
2 GRANT OF LICENSE
(1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement, JVC grants to You a nonexclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.
(2) You may make one (1) copy of the Program solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.

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3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM
(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, revise or modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law.
(2) You may not copy or use the Program, in whole or in part, other than as expressly specified in this Agreement.
(3) You have no right to grant a license to use the Program, and may not distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program.
4 LIMITED WARRANTY
JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program. JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE.

5 LIMITED LIABILITY
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM.
6 TERM
This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no longer own such Program.

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7 EXPORT CONTROL
You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.
8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER
If You are an agency of the United States of America (the “Government”), You acknowledge JVC’s representation that the Program is a “Commercial Item” as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g) consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer Software” as those items are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licensed to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

9 GENERAL
(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC.
(2) If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
(3) This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited

NOTE:
If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.

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CAUTION:
Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual.
Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software.
Do not attempt to modify this software. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

How to handle a CD-ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole. Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface. Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http://www.jvcvictor.co.jp/english/global-e.html

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Notice for Users

Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.
JVC
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc- victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready.

Product Name Model Problem Error Message
Manufacturer Mod

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