Recording Videos to Discs ..........49 Table of Contents Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ... 50 List of Files and Folders ............. 52 Copying to Mac Computer ............. 53 Getting Started Key Features ................3 Menu Settings Verifying the Accessories ............4 Charging the Battery Pack ............
Getting Started Key Features Key features of your camcorder Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes Digital Image Stabilizer 40x Optical Zoom Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the detecting area Time-lapse Recording: Watch long hours of recording in a few seconds HDMI, USB, and AV Out connectors...
Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description AC Adapter AC-V10M Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
Caution : Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 2 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack) * The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging...
Getting Started Detaching the Battery Pack Grip Adjustment To detach the battery pack, perform the above steps in reverse order. A Open the lever on the strap lock B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the lever Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit. Caution : Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter) Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Removing the Card Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. Insert a commercially available SD card. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 7) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 28) Close the LCD monitor.
Getting Started When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card Turning On the Unit Confirm and update the OS of your computer. You can turn the power of this unit on/off by opening or closing the LCD monitor. Windows Make sure that the operating system version is SP1 Vista or higher.
Getting Started “Resetting the Clock” (A p. 10) Clock Setting When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for recording. The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 13) first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when “SET DATE/TIME!”...
Getting Started Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Time difference between the selected city and the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is displayed. To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Getting Started Changing the Display Language Holding this Unit The language on the display can be changed. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.
Getting Started “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 24) Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas”...
Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is destination in “AREA SETTING”...
Getting Started Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Description Battery Pack Provides a longer recording time. It can also be BN-VG109 used as a spare battery pack. (Supplied) BN-VG119 BN-VG129 Battery Charger Enables the battery pack to be charged without...
Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications During Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.
Intelligent Auto mode. recording media for storage. Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Memo : Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start shooting. If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a computer or disc.
Recording Manual Recording Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Memo : Name Description To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< SCENE SELECT or DOWN/>.
Recording *The image is only an impression. Scene Selection Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most Setting Effect suitable settings. Memo : b NIGHTALIVE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<...
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press UP/< to focus on a distant subject. If E appears blinking, focus cannot be set any further.
Recording Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Compensation range during recording: -2.0 to +2.0 Press UP/< to increase the brightness. Press DOWN/>...
Recording Setting White Balance Setting Details You can set the color tone to suit the light source. AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not or DOWN/>.
Recording Setting Backlight Compensation Taking Close-up Shots You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. backlight. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.
Recording Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF) “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” automatically adjusts the detected face with appropriate focus and brightness. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. After setting, the tele macro icon o appears. Setting Details Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.
Recording Reducing Camera Shake Caution : When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can change. be effectively reduced. - If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”. - If “FOCUS”...
Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE Indications During Time-Lapse Recording RECORDING) This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
Recording Time-Lapse Setting Recording Automatically by Sensing The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Movements (AUTO REC) Setting Details This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the Deactivates the function.
Recording Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is set. You can check the remaining recording time on the SD card as well as the “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”. remaining battery power.
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Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m 30 m 8 h 10 m 16 h 20 m...
- Once deleted, recorded contents (data), including data loss due to malfunctions in this unit, cannot be restored. Please be forewarned. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject to be analyzed.
Playback Searching for a Specific Video When there is a large number of recorded videos, it is difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want. For videos, you can search by “SEARCH DATE”. “To search by recording dates”...
Playback Date Search Connecting to and Viewing on TV You can search and play videos according to recording dates. You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV Memo : varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<...
Playback For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector manufacturer. If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable.
Playback Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting via the AV Connector Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable To playback videos on TV, connect the provided AV cable (P/N allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. QAM1322-001) to the AV terminal of this unit.
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Playback For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center.
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos when the space in the recording media is running out. The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 35) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 36) “Deleting All Files”...
Editing Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Select “EXECUTE” and press OK. Caution : Deleted files cannot be restored. After deleting, press OK. Select the playback mode. To cancel the deletion, select “QUIT”...
Editing Deleting All Files Protecting Files Deletes all files. Prevent important videos from being deleted accidently by protecting them. Memo : “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< (A p. 37) or DOWN/>.
Editing Select the files to protect or release protection of and press OK. After setting, press OK. Videos to be protected or to release protection are displayed on this A protect mark I appears on the selected file. screen. To remove the protect mark I, press OK again. Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.
Editing Protecting All Files Releasing Protection of All Files Protects all files. Releases protection of all files. Memo : Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 29) After playback is complete, stop the recording. Memo : AV cable (P/N: QAM1322-001) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center.
Copying After dubbing is complete, disconnect the USB cable. Operations Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Blu-ray cannot be performed on this unit until the USB cable is disconnected. Recorder You can dub videos in the high definition quality by connecting an AVCHD- compliant Blu-ray recorder to this unit via a USB cable.
To create DVD-Video discs using the provided software, it is necessary to install the additional software (software for creating DVD-Video). For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Backing up of files using other softwares is not supported. Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 4 Consult the customer service center below.
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Copying If a “Computer” icon is shown on desktop, right-click the icon and select “Properties” in the menu to display your computer information. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Click the start button. Right-click Computer. Click “Properties”. Check the items with the table below.
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Copying Windows 8 Windows Vista/Windows 7 Windows 8 64-bit Windows Vista 32/64-bit Windows 8 Pro Home Basic or Home Premium (Pre-installed versions, desktop mode only) (Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 2 Windows 7 32/64-bit Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 1 Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended)
Copying Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform editing using the provided software. Preparations Connect this unit to a computer with a USB cable. Windows 8 B Click “Computer” in the “Windows System Tool” menu. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit.
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Copying The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer. Perform the following operations on your computer. A Click “Open folder to view files” on the auto play dialog box, and then double-click “install.exe”. B Click “Yes” on the User Account Control screen. *Windows 7 Click “Quit”.
(English):+800-1532-4865 (toll-free) Other Countries in Europe (English):+44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Delete unwanted videos before making backup. Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. It takes time to back up many videos. Select “BACK UP” and press OK.
Copying Organizing Files Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon.
Other Countries in Europe (English):+44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Select the files to copy to disc in order. Click “Settings” to select the disc type. Click “Select all” to select all the displayed files. After selecting, click “Next”.
For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Use Everio MediaBrowser 4 Player to play back an AVCHD disc. Refer to the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser 4 software to operate.
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Copying Right-click “Computer” in the “Windows System Tool” menu to select the checkbox, and then click the “JVCCAM_SD” icon. (Windows 7/Windows Vista) Select “Computer” from the “Start” menu, then click on the “JVCCAM_SD” icon. Open the folder with the desired files. “List of Files and Folders”...
Copying List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Caution : When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media are read-only.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. The “JVCCAM_SD” icon appears on the desktop. Start iMovie. The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac computer.
Menu Settings Operating the Menu Use the operation buttons to set the menu. The menu differs according to the mode in use. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. Select the desired menu and press OK. Select the desired setting and press OK.
Menu Settings Recording Menu (Video) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. MANUAL SETTING (H manual mode only) Recording settings can be adjusted manually. Name Description SCENE SELECT...
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Menu Settings Memo : Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON”, movements of the subject may become unnatural. WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Activates the function. TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval. Setting Details Deactivates the function.
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Menu Settings You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time display. Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press OK. ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Setting Details Enables recording with 1 - 40x optical zoom. Set this when digital zoom is not desired. 60x/DYNAMIC Enables recording with 1 - 40x optical zoom and 41 - 60x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is in normal mode or set to off.
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. DISPLAY DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. Setting Details Does not display the date and time. Displays the date and time. DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. Setting Details CURRENT Deletes the currently displayed file.
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Menu Settings CLOCK SETTING Resets the current time or changes the settings. “Resetting the Clock” (A p. 10) AREA SETTING Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas simply by selecting the destination. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 13) DST SETTING Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the travel destination.
Menu Settings Display Settings Menu You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc. LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed. “Changing the Display Language” (A p. 11) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of day, month, year and the time display format (12H/24H). Change the setting value by pressing UP/<...
UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.) PC SOFTWARE UPDATE Updates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.
Menu Settings Connection Settings Menu You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder. DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Setting Details Does not display icons and date/time on TV. Displays icons and date/time on TV. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.
Menu Settings Media Settings Menu You can perform various settings for the recording media. FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. The folder and file numbers are also reset. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO Deletes all files on the SD card.
Menu Settings USB CONNECTION MENU Displayed when connecting the AC adapter after this unit is connected via USB. PLAYBACK ON PC Displays videos recorded by this unit by using the Everio MediaBrowser 4. “Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)” (A p. 45) Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer without using the provided software.
Names of Parts Front Rear Zoom/Volume Lever Lens Cover During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. Do not touch the lens and lens cover. During video playback: Adjusts the volume. Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording. During pause playback: Returns to the index screen. Stereo Microphone During index screen display: Moves to the next or previous page.
Names of Parts Bottom Interior Speaker Outputs audio sound during video playback. L (Play/Record) Button Switches between recording and playback modes. UP/< Button UP: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons upward <: Reverse search Tripod Mounting Hole DOWN/> Button “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 11) DOWN: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons downward >: Forward search SD Card Slot...
Names of Parts LCD Monitor Video Recording LCD Monitor Video Quality Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. “ VIDEO QUALITY ” (A p. 56) Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. Auto REC “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Playback When the unit is not working properly Turning Off the Power Turning Off the Power Scene Counter Operation Indicator “Playing Back Videos” (A p. 29) Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, Date/Time open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically.
If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 19) or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs. Recording stops automatically.
Troubleshooting SD Card No date/time display. Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the menu accordingly. “ ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ” (A p. 59) Cannot insert the SD card. Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the menu to “ON”. “ DISPLAY ON TV ” (A p. 62) Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.
Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Computer Unable to delete file. Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before Connect the USB cable correctly. deleting the file. “Backing Up All Files” (A p. 47) “Protecting Files”...
- Once deleted, recorded contents (data), including data loss due to malfunctions in this unit, cannot be restored. Please be forewarned. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Please be forewarned. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject to...
B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT SD CARD” of the the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data on the SD card will be deleted.) Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) “Clock Setting” (A p. 9) NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW COMMUNICATION ERROR A Move the files or folders to a PC or other device.
Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.
Specifications Camera Connectors Item Details Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V HDMI output HDMI mini connector Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V connector Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to AV output Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω...
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