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LYT2196-003B HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-HM1 INSTRUCTIONS To view the INSTRUCTIONS, click below. page 1 - 44 Advanced INSTRUCTIONS To view the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS, click below. page 45 - 96 GUIDEBOOK...
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LYT2196-001B-M INSTRUCTIONS HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-HM1 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No.
Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on CAUTION a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camcorder is intended for 1. Read these instructions. private consumer use only. 2. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission 3. Heed all warnings. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 4.
The battery pack is not Battery Pack charged at the time of purchase. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the batteries specified on page 41.
Date/Time Setting Select the city closest to the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camcorder turn on the camcorder Power button Select [ON] if daylight LCD monitor saving time is observed Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor.
Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Slide the mode switch to select (video) mode Select recording mode (REC) The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. Start recording Remaining space on the recording media...
Playing back Select playback mode (PLAY) The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired file Index screen Select (Touch OK) Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22) To view files on TV (Z p. 24) ...
Contents GETTING STARTED USING WITH TV Accessories ..........10 Viewing Files on TV ........24 Shoe Adapter ..........10 Connection with TV........24 Preparing the Remote Control ...... 11 Playback Operation ........25 Index ............12 COPYING Tripod Mounting ..........13 Indications on LCD Monitor .......
After the menu is displayed on the LCD recorded data to a DVD or other recording monitor: media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data,...
GETTING STARTED Accessories Shoe Adapter An optional microphone or light can be attached to the shoe adapter. AP-V20U BN-VF815U Slide the shoe cover AC Adapter Battery Pack in the direction of the arrow to reveal the shoe adapter mounting socket. Component Cable AV Cable Mount the accessory...
Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area Remote Sensor Effective distance: Max. 4 m (13.16 ft) 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.
Camcorder Remote Control ! Power Button Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window # SD Card Slot R START/STOP Button $ OPEN knob (Z p. 18) S ZOOM (T) Button (Zoom in) % Speaker T Left Button & PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 19, 20, 22, 23) U ZOOM (W) Button (Zoom Out) ( SNAPSHOT Button (Z p.
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording 4 : 5 5 P M D E C . 2 4 . 2 0 1 0 ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator/Time- ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator Lapse Recording Indicator (Z p.
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During Video Playback During Still Image Playback D E C . 2 4 . 2 0 1 0 4 : 5 5 P M D E C . 2 4 . 2 0 1 0 4 : 5 5 P M ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator/Time-...
Necessary Settings before Use NOTE Charging the Battery Pack • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may shorten Close the LCD monitor to turn off the depending on the recording environment, camcorder.
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is Language Setting observed. The language on the display can be changed. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Touch MENU. Set the date and time. Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. Change the setting by using the touch &...
Other Settings Close the SD card cover. Using an SD Card The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in memory when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording medium to an SD card. • Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (video) mode. recording mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To stop recording NOTE...
Recording Files (Continued) Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (still image) mode. recording mode. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. To view the last recorded image Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a ...
NOTE NOTE • • It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to off The flash does not work during [CONTINUOUS when shooting a subject of little movement with the SHOOTING] and [BRACKETING]. • unit on a tripod. The flash does not work with the following SCENE •...
Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. (video) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Operations during Video Playback — ...
Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. (still image) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Operations during Still Image Playback ...
USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with NOTE high-definition or NTSC-type color television • When connecting to the HDMI cable, the signals. It cannot be used with a television of a image or sound may not appear on the TV different standard.
To connect using the AV connector Playback Operation AV Connector After the connection with TV is completed Turn on the camcorder and the TV. Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode.
USB Connector DC Connector NOTE • It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner CU-VD50 or CU-VD3. If you use CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described in the instruction manual of DVD burner.
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• When connecting to a BD burner, use a USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male) Select [EXECUTE]. connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is • The files are copied on the disc. When recommended. Refer to page 35 for information [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.
Copying Files (Continued) Press the < (Power) button for To quit the screen more than 2 seconds to turn on the 1) Select [QUIT]. camcorder. 2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES]. Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX NOTE input mode.
PC OPERATION Creating a Disc Using a PC You can copy the data from the camcorder and Click [Easy Installation]. create a disc using a PC. Installing the software to the PC System Requirements OS*: Windows 7 Home premium 32/64-bit Windows Vista Home Basic (SP2) or ®...
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Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued) Making Backup on the PC Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next]. Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s HDD. •...
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Making User Lists to Arrange the Click the recording date. Files You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the fi les related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC.
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Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued) Copying Files to a disc Drag and drop the file, into the part at the bottom and click [Next]. Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. DVD-Video Suitable if you will give the disc disc: to your friends and relatives.
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[EXTMOV] management information are [DEM_XXXX.MTS] [DEM_XXXX.MTS] saved. [MOV_XXXX.MTS] [MOV_XXXX.MTS] [PRIVATE] Contains management information [PRIVATE] [JVC] files of event and/or disc creation [AVCHD] [AVCHD] information for the files taken with [BDMV] [BDMV] the camcorder. [STREAM] [STREAM] Video file in AVCHD format [XXXXX.MTS]...
Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode To cancel the export setting Select the file and select [ ] again. You can easily transfer videos recorded in To quit the screen export mode to iTunes .
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.
Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.
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If a malfunction occurs in the built-in memory ! P erform [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally ...
Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the SET DATE/TIME! clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. COMMUNICATING ERROR • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY]. CANNOT USE IN •...
Specifications General AC Adapter Power supply Power requirement DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) § Power consumption DC 11 V , 1 A Approx.
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Specifications (Continued) h: hour/m: minute Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium Built-in Memory SDHC Card 64 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Quality 5 h 54 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 8 h 21 m 30 m 1 h 00 m...
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h: hour/m: minute Required charging/recording time (approx.) Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U 1 h 50 m 1 h 10 m* BN-VF815U 2 h 40 m 2 h 25 m* (Provided) BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m 3 h 40 m* * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
“Siemens Plug”, as shown. Be sure to follow the guidelines below For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest to prevent corruption or damage to your JVC dealer. recorded data. • Do not bend or drop the recording medium,...
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... near a television set. Changes or modifi cations not approved by ... near appliances generating strong magnetic JVC could void the user’s authority to operate or electric fi elds (speakers, broadcasting the equipment. This equipment has been antennas, etc.).
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the Brightness focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. You can adjust the brightness manually. Changing to Manual Recording Mode Slide the FOCUS/BRIGHT switch up to BRIGHT. Preparation: • Select mode. •...
Manual Recording (Continued) Select the desired function. Aperture Priority Setting You can select one of the following functions. For details on each function, see You can add a blurring effect to the the pages given. background by setting the aperture value [ ] = default setting (F-number).
Select the desired setting. Manual Setting in Menu In the manual recording mode: Touch MENU. Select [MANUAL SETTING]. Depending on the kind of settings you select, you can set the value by using the touch sensor. To return to the previous screen ...
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Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset @ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills Adjusts the white balance to the screen.
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function. 70%: Sections that are close to be over-exposed are > ZEBRA displayed in striped pattern. The over-exposed sections of the subject are displayed in 100%: Sections that are over-exposed are displayed in striped pattern on the screen.
High Speed Recording Press START/STOP to start recording. Recording ends automatically when the You can capture fast-moving subjects clearly. recording time limit is expired, even if you do not stop recording. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the recording mode. NOTE •...
Time-Lapse Recording Press START/STOP to start recording. Recording ends automatically when the You can capture changes of a slow-moving recording time limit is expired, even if you do scene summarized into a short time. not stop recording. Preparation: • Select mode.
Advanced Recording Functions Touch MENU. Registering Files to Events Select [FACE PRIORITY AE/AF]. If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording, you can find the file VIDEO easily at playback. FLASH FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Preparation: REGISTER EVENT •...
Advanced Playback Functions Items for WIPE/FADER setting Playback with Special Effects • FADER-WHITE: Fades in or out with a white screen. • FADER-BLACK: Wipe or fader effects Fades in or out with a black screen. • WIPE-SLIDE: Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in These effects cannot be set for still images.
Advanced Playback Functions (Continued) Date Index Screen File Search Function You can search the desired file by the Preparation: recording date. • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. Select mode, go to step 3. In case of Group Index Screen You can search the desired file by the group.
Event Screen Playing Back MTS Files You can search the desired file by the event MTS files (demonstration files, etc.) are stored that you registered the file to when recording. in the EXTMOV folder. (Z p. 54) After searching by the event, you can Follow the procedure below to play back the search by the recording date to narrow down MTS files in the EXTMOV folder.
EDITING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting Files Do not remove the recording medium or • perform any other operation (such as turning Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete off the power) while accessing files. Also, them, release the protection first. (Z p. 60) be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as •...
Deleting Selected Files Deleting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 58) After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 58) Select [FILE SELECT]. Select [DELETE ALL]. Select the desired file and select Select [YES]. • mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step.
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Managing Files (Continued) Select [YES]. Protecting the Currently Displayed File After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 59) Select [CURRENT]. To release protection Select the protected file in step 5. Protecting All Files Select [YES]. After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 59) Select [PROTECT ALL].
Viewing File Information Preparation: mode: Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. Brightness level (Dim) (Bright) mode: Play back the still image. Otherwise, select the • file on the index screen. The shutter speed, F-number and ISO sensitivity (GAIN) when recorded are also Press INFO.
Managing Files (Continued) Select a new event. Changing the Event Registration To cancel the event registration, select Preparation: [CANCEL]. • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Changing the Event of the Selected Files After performing steps 1-3 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE].
Select [DIVIDE HERE]. Dividing Files You can divide a selected video into two. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. To set the division point again, select [CANCEL]. Touch MENU. To quit the screen Select [EDIT]. Select [QUIT]. NOTE •...
Managing Files (Continued) Select [SET] at the end point. Trimming Files It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed. You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file. Preparation: •...
Select [SAVE]. Face Detection Zoom You can enlarge the part including a face in a still image and save it as a new file. Preparation: • Select mode. • Zoom images are saved in 16:9 aspect Select the playback mode. regardless of the original aspect.
Playlists It is a list that enables you to organize Select the file to add to playlist. recorded videos in order of preference. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. To preview scenes, select the file and Creating Playlists select [CHECK].
Creating Playlists Including Picture Playing Back Playlists Titles You can easily create a playlist including a Touch MENU. picture title. Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST]. Press TITLE. Select the playlist. Select the desired picture title. You can check the picture title in full-screen To stop playback ...
Playlists (Continued) Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist. Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 66) Select [EDIT]. Select the playlist you want to edit. To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8.
Print Setting Select the number of prints (max. DPOF Print Setting 15 prints). • This camcorder is compatible with DPOF Slide your finger up and down on the (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which sensor. You can set the value by using the images to be printed and the number of prints touch sensor.
Print Setting (Continued) Press the < (Power) button for Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer more than 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder. If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting Select [DIRECT PRINT]. the camcorder directly to the printer with the USB cable.
COPYING Copying Files Select the direction. Copying/Moving Files & mode: [BUILT-IN MEM CARD] & You can copy or move files between the built-in mode: [BUILT-IN MEM CARD] or & memory and the SD card. [CARD BUILT-IN MEM] mode mode Select the desired menu. Preparation: •...
(If you try to play back the disc with USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male) incompatible player, the disc may not be connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is ejected.) recommended. Refer to page 35 for information on contacting JVC.
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Select [YES] or [NO]. To quit the screen • [YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group. 1) Select [QUIT]. • [NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or 2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES]. by playlist. NOTE This method can be used to copy video files to Select [EXECUTE].
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Copying Files (Continued) • [SELECT FROM SCENES]: To play back the created disc in the Select files individually. BD/DVD burner using the camcorder 1) Select the desired file. To select other 1) Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD files, repeat this process. burner.
USB external hard disk drive from the Desk series product, use a USB cable with camcorder. You can also play the files in Mini-A(Male) to Mini-B(Male) connectors. JVC’s the USB external hard disk drive using the QAM0852-001 (optional) is recommended.
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Copying Files (Continued) To delete the files in the USB external When copying files or playing back discs • hard disk drive Copying may take time. (For example, On the screen as in step 1, select copying 1 hour video in XP mode takes [DELETE].
Uploading Files to Websites Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE]. Upload Trimming You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file ready for uploading. Preparation: • To set the start/end point again, select Select mode.
Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Operation method 1 Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC- enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. • HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC ! ...
FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings To return to the previous screen Touch MENU. Select @. Select the desired menu. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Select the desired setting. Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset See page 49. (In the manual recording mode only) MANUAL SETTING FLASH See page 21.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset UXP: Extra High quality It is recommended to use UXP mode when you will copy the video to a BD. Video recorded in UXP mode cannot be copied to an AVCHD disc without downgrading the video quality.
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Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 4:3 mode: [3648X2736(10M)] / 3200X2400(7.6M) / 2592X1944(5M) / IMAGE SIZE 1600X1200(1.9M) / 640X480(VGA) Selects the image size for still 16:9 mode: images. 3648X2056(7.5M) / 3200X1800(5.7M) / 2592X1456(3.8M) / 1920X1080(2M) / 1280X720(0.9M) IMAGE QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Sets the image quality.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset x.v.Color [OFF]: Deactivates the function. Records video in the color ON: Activates the function. range suitable for viewing in an x.v.Color™ compliant TV. [OFF]: Deactivates the function. WIND CUT ON: Activates the function.
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. DISPLAY SETTINGS [ENGLISH] LANGUAGE See page 17. Sets the display language. CLOCK ADJUST See page 16. Sets the time. DATE STYLE: DATE DISPLAY STYLE [month.day.year] / year.month.day / day.month.year Sets the date and time display TIME: format.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset BASIC SETTINGS Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. With each setting, continuous recording is performed at the following speed: HIGH SPEED: 6 frames in 0.4 seconds at 15 frames per second.
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Updates and improves the camera NOTE software. Information about obtaining system update will be made available on the JVC’s web site. FACTORY PRESET YES: Performs this function. Returns all the camcorder settings to [NO]: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. CONNECTION SETTINGS DISPLAY ON TV [OFF]: Does not display on TV. Displays camcorder’s on-screen ON: Displays on TV. display on a TV screen. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the 4:3 / [16:9]...
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. MEDIA SETTINGS REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE SD CARD [BUILT-IN MEMORY] / Sets the recording medium for still images. REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO SD CARD [BUILT-IN MEMORY] / Sets the recording medium for video. [FILE]: Initializes all files in the built-in memory.
If the solutions indicated in the malfunctions. chart do not solve the problem, consult your • The camcorder heats up when it is used for a nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for long time. instructions. • The battery heats up during charging.
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Trouble Action • Recording cannot be Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode ( performed. • Vertical lines appear on Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction. recorded images. •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action • Sound or video are Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. interrupted. • Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE] then search the video on the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management Cannot find a recorded information can be played back.) •...
If a malfunction occurs in the built-in memory ! P erform [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally ...
SET DATE/TIME! clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • COMMUNICATING ERROR Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY]. CANNOT USE IN • Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that VIDEO MODE support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camcorder.)
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Indication Action • VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS Select [OK] to restore. DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK, RECOVER? • Use files recorded with the camcorder. (Files recorded with other UNSUPPORTED FILE! device may not be played back.) • Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU. THIS FILE IS PROTECTED •...
JVC Software License Agreement JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 4 LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the IMPORTANT Program is embodied are free from any TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE defects in materials and workmanship TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE...
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CAUTION: Agreement without giving any notice to You. • Operate this equipment according to the In this event, JVC may claim against You for operating procedures described in this any damages caused by Your breach. Should manual. this Agreement be terminated, You must •...