JVC Everio GZ-MS250 User Manual
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Summary of Contents for JVC Everio GZ-MS250
- Page 1 MEMORY CAMERA GZ-MS250 Detailed User Guide GZ-MS240 GZ-MS230 GZ-MS210 LYT2116-003A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Deleting the Currently Displayed File ........ 43 Verifying the Accessories ............10 Deleting Selected Files ............44 Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord (GZ-MS250/GZ- Deleting All Files ..............45 MS240/GZ-MS230) ............11 Protecting Files ..............45 Charging the Battery Pack ............ - Page 3 Connection Settings Menu ............ 94 DISPLAY ON TV ............... 94 VIDEO OUTPUT ..............94 Media Settings Menu ............95 REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ- MS230) ................95 VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210) ......95 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ- MS230) ................96 IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210) ......
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Page 4: Beginner's Guide
Beginner's Guide ■ [Getting Ready] Charging ① Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. ② Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De- ●... -
Page 5: Useful Shooting Techniques
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Recording the Christmas Party Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny Photo by InnerSpirit Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who... -
Page 6: Wedding
Useful Shooting Techniques Wedding Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom's thank you speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of apprecia- tion from the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not be missed. -
Page 7: Travel
■ AC Adapter The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence can be used anywhere in the world. Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next day. -
Page 8: Amusement Park
Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park Using Pan at the Places of Interest Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a sin- gle frame, try the panning technique. - Page 9 Useful Shooting Techniques Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's face is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly. Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT COMP.”...
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Page 10: Getting Started
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 AP-V30U Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. ● It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. -
Page 11: Attaching The Core Filter To The Dc Cord (Gz-Ms250/Gz- Ms240/Gz-Ms230)
It goes out when charging is finished. CAUTION: Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety ● and performance can not be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack) ●... -
Page 12: Grip Adjustment
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Detaching the Battery Pack ① Flip the grip belt over. ② Adjust the length of the belt. ③ Fasten the grip belt. CAUTION: Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly. ● If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages. Hand Strap Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit. -
Page 13: Inserting An Sd Card (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms240/Gz-Ms230)
● 4 MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data. When no card is available, set media settings to “BUILT-IN MEMORY” for recording. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.95） "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.96）... -
Page 14: Inserting An Sd Card (Gz-Ms210)
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-MS210) Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted, recordings can be continued on the oth- er card even if one card is full. "Types of Usable SD Card"... -
Page 15: Clock Setting
Getting Started The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fin- ● Clock Setting gernails or with gloves on. The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them. ● The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. -
Page 16: Resetting The Clock
Getting Started Changing the Display Language Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. The language on the display can be changed. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C. Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”... -
Page 17: Holding This Unit
Getting Started The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fin- ● Holding this Unit gernails or with gloves on. The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them. ● When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. -
Page 18: Using This Unit Overseas
Getting Started Using this Unit Overseas Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your trav- The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. el destination in “AREA SETTING”... -
Page 19: Setting Daylight Saving Time
Getting Started Optional Accessories Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Product Name Description Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 20: Recording
Time) Recording Me- Displays the icon of the media where videos are re- corded to. The recording media can be changed. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/ GZ-MS230)" （A P.95） "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A P.95） Press again to stop. ●... - Page 21 AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is lighted. Make a backup of important recorded data ● It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Memo:...
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Page 22: Zooming
"Checking the Captured Image Immediately(Still Image)" （A P.24） The still images captured during video recording are saved to the desti- ● nation set in media settings. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.96） "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A P.96） Memo: The size of the still images captured in the video mode varies with the ●... -
Page 23: Taking Still Images In Auto Mode
Recording Me- Displays the icon of the media where still images are recorded to. The recording media can be changed. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/ GZ-MS230)" （A P.96） "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A The still image mode icon appears. ●... -
Page 24: Zooming
Recording Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like ● Manual Recording the bathroom. Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as ● You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly. -
Page 25: Scene Selection
Images that look like old photographs or black-and- ● Select the scene and touch C. white movies can be taken. "Recording with Effects (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ- MS230)" （A P.29） TELE MAC- Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of the sub- ●... -
Page 26: Adjusting Focus Manually
Recording *The image is only an impression. Setting Effect Adjusting Focus Manually NIGHT Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing when the surrounding is dark. is desired. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. -
Page 27: Adjusting Brightness
Recording Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images. ● Adjusting Brightness Setting Shutter Speed You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 28: Setting White Balance
Recording Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images. ● Setting Backlight Compensation Setting White Balance You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 29: Setting Metering Area
Recording Setting Metering Area Recording with Effects (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard. You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a differ- ent atmosphere from the usual recording. -
Page 30: Taking Close-Up Shots
Recording Registering Files to Events Before Record- Taking Close-up Shots You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when recording. Select video mode. *The image is only an impression. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 31: Taking Videos In Youtube Format
Recording Taking Videos in YouTube Format Uploading Videos You can upload your videos to YouTube using the provided software "Ev- You can share your enjoyable memories with family and friends easily by erio MediaBrowser". posting your videos on the video sharing website YouTube. Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC. -
Page 32: Taking Videos In Itunes Format
Recording Taking Videos in iTunes Format Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RE- CORDING) By recording with the EXPORT setting turned on, you can transfer the videos to Apple's software "iTunes" when this unit is connected to a PC. This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a "LIB."... - Page 33 Recording Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTER- Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTER- Takes a frame at 2-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed.
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Page 34: Recording Automatically By Sensing Movements (Auto Rec)
Recording CAUTION: Recording Automatically by Sensing Move- The only manual recording setting available is “TELE MACRO”. ● ments (AUTO REC) The rest are all set to “AUTO”. Digital zoom, DIS, self-timer, and continuous shooting are not available ● This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the after AUTO REC is set. -
Page 35: Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power
Recording Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power You can check the remaining video recording time on the built-in memory and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Press the M button. Display the remaining recording time. The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording ●... - Page 36 9 h 50 m 4 h 57 m 10 h 20 h 40 h Built-in memory applies to GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230 only. ● The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment. ● Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)
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Page 37: Playback
Make a backup of important recorded data ● It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Checking the Recording Date and Other Information Press M. -
Page 38: Checking The Content Of Videos Quickly
Playback Checking the Content of Videos Quickly Playing a Video with Defective Management Information You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback). Plays videos with defective management information. This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly. Select the playback mode. -
Page 39: Playing Back Still Images
The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR IM- AGE” are displayed on the index screen. You can search for a specific file by the recording date. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.96） Deletes the selected file. -
Page 40: Searching For A Specific Video/Still Image
Playback Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image Date Search You can search and play videos or still images according to recording When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is dif- dates. ficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want. -
Page 41: Event And Date Search
Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV Event and Date Search You can search and play videos according to events and recording dates. By connecting the supplied AV cable to the video terminal, videos can be The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR played back on a TV. -
Page 42: Playing Back Playlists
Playback Playing Back Playlists Unnatural Displays on TV Play back the playlists that you have created. Trouble Action Select the playback mode. Images do not appear on the Disconnect the cable and connect ● TV properly. again. Turn off and on this unit again. ●... -
Page 43: Editing
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos and still images 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.43） "Deleting Selected Files"... -
Page 44: Deleting Selected Files
Editing Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. CAUTION: Deleted files cannot be restored. ● Select the playback mode. Select “YES” and touch C. Select video or still image mode. After deleting, touch C. ● Memo: Touch D to display the menu. When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes. -
Page 45: Deleting All Files
Editing Protecting Files Deleting All Files Deletes all files. Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. CAUTION: "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.45） Deleted files cannot be restored. ● "Protecting Selected Files" （A P.46） "Protecting All Files" （A P.47） Select the playback mode. -
Page 46: Protecting Selected Files
Editing Check that it is the file to protect, select “YES” and touch C. Protecting Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. Select the playback mode. The file to protect appears on this screen. ● Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to select the previous or next ●... -
Page 47: Protecting All Files
Editing Protecting All Files Releasing Protection of All Files Protects all files. Releases protection of all files. Select the playback mode. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 48: Changing Event Registration Of Videos
Editing Changing Event Registration of Videos Find your recorded videos for playback easily by registering them to suit- able items from the list of various events. "Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" （A P.48） "Changing the Event of the Selected Files" （A P.49） Memo: You can also register files to events before recording if the content has ●... -
Page 49: Changing The Event Of The Selected Files
Editing Select the last file of the range and touch C. Changing the Event of the Selected Files Changes the event of multiple files by specifying a range. Select the playback mode. Select a new event and touch C. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 50: Capturing A Still Image In The Video During Playback
Touch C to pause playback, then touch SET to set the start point. Captured still images are stored in the media specified in “REC MEDIA ● FOR IMAGE”. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.96） "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A P.96）... -
Page 51: Capturing Videos For Uploading To Youtube
Editing Touch C to resume playback. ● Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube "Playing Back Videos" （A P.37） Touch C to pause playback, then touch SET to set the point to stop Capture and copy a part of a recorded video (maximum 10 minutes) for copying. -
Page 52: Preparing Videos To Transfer To Itunes
Editing Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes Set EXPORT attributes to the recorded videos by adding a "LIB." mark. When EXPORT attributes are set, the videos can be registered to iTunes easily using the supplied software on a PC. Select the playback mode. Resume playback after setting the start point. -
Page 53: Creating Playlists From The Recorded Videos
Editing Creating Playlists from the Recorded Vid- A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones is called a playlist. By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the order you like. The original video file remains even when it is registered to a playlist. -
Page 54: Creating Playlists By Group
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Creating Playlists by Group Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to group. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ●... -
Page 55: Creating Playlists By Date
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Creating Playlists by Date Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ●... -
Page 56: Creating Playlists By Event
Editing Select the date to add to playlist and touch C. Creating Playlists by Event Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to events and re- cording dates. Select the playback mode. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ●... -
Page 57: Editing Playlists
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Editing Playlists You can change the content of a created playlist. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ●... -
Page 58: Deleting Playlists
Editing After deleting is complete, the screen returns to the delete playlist se- ● lection screen. Deleting Playlists After deleting, touch D. ● Delete the playlists that you have created. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT PLAYLIST”... -
Page 59: Copying
Select video or still image mode. Select “YES” and touch C. Touch D to display the menu. Copying starts. ● After copying, touch C. ● Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “COPY” and touch C. Select the direction of copying and touch C. (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) -
Page 60: Copying Selected Files
Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. Select “COPY” and touch C. Copying starts. ● After copying, touch C. ● Select the direction of copying and touch C. (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) (GZ-MS210) The direction of copying varies with the model. ●... -
Page 61: Moving Files
Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Moving of files starts. ● After moving, touch C. ● Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “MOVE” and touch C. Select the direction of moving and touch C. (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) -
Page 62: Moving Selected Files
Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. Select “MOVE” and touch C. Moving of files starts. ● After moving, touch C. ● Select the direction of moving and touch C. (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) (GZ-MS210) The direction of moving varies with the model. ●... -
Page 63: Dubbing Files To A Dvd Recorder Or Vcr
Copying Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, ● etc. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds or more to turn off the ●... -
Page 64: Copying To Windows Pc
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ For details on how to upload to Youtube or transfer files to iTunes, refer to "MediaBrowser Help" in the "Help" menu of Everio MediaBrowser. ● Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Right-click on “Computer”... -
Page 65: Backing Up All Files
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 The USB MENU appears. ● China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Select “BACK UP” and touch C. Home- http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ page Delete unwanted videos before making backup. ● It takes time to back up many videos. "Deleting Unwanted Files" （A P.43）... -
Page 66: Organizing Files
Display the month of the files to organize. Other Countries in Europe (English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Home- http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ page Create a user list. A new user list is added to the user list library. ● Click on the recording day. -
Page 67: Recording Videos To Discs
Other Countries in Europe (English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Home- http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ page Select the method of file selection. If you select “Select all files displayed”", only the displayed videos are ● copied to the DVD. -
Page 68: Jvc Software Licence Agreement
The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, (g) consisting unpublished "Commercial Computer Software" as those Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the follow- items are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licenced to You with the ing. -
Page 69: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software
Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software List of Files and Folders Copy the files to a PC using the following method. Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. They are created only when necessary. -
Page 70: Copying To Mac Computer
Copying Copying to Mac Computer iMovie and iPhoto You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple's iMovie'08, Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. '09 (video) or iPhoto (still image). Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. To verify the system requirements, select "About This Mac"... -
Page 71: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Operating the Menu Use the slider and operation buttons to set the menu. The menu differs according to the mode in use. ● Touch D to display the menu. Select the desired menu and touch C. Select the desired setting and touch C. Memo: To close the menu, touch D. -
Page 72: Recording Menu (Video)
"Manual Recording" （A P.24） LIGHT Turns on/off the light. "LIGHT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.73） REGISTER EVENT Categorizes your videos according to events (such as "Travel", "Athletic Meet") by registering the file before recording. "Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.30）... -
Page 73: Light (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms240/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) VIDEO QUALITY Turns on/off the light. Sets the video quality. Setting Details Setting Details Does not light up. ULTRA FINE Enables recording in the best picture quality. AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. -
Page 74: Zoom
Menu Settings ZOOM GAIN UP Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Setting Details 39x/OPTICAL Enables zooming up to 39x. Deactivates the function. 45x/DYNAMIC Enables zooming up to 45x. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. -
Page 75: Auto Switch Rec Media
Menu Settings AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA SELECT ASPECT RATIO Switches to another recording media to continue recording when the re- Recording with aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3 can be performed. maining space on the current recording media runs out. Setting Details Recording may be slightly disrupted due to time lag when switching ●... -
Page 76: Wind Cut
Menu Settings WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Activates the function. Displaying the Item Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “WIND CUT” and touch C. -
Page 77: Recording Menu (Still Image)
They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. ● "Manual Recording" （A P.24） LIGHT Turns on/off the light. "LIGHT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.78） SELF-TIMER Use this when taking a group photo. "SELF-TIMER" （A P.78） SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. -
Page 78: Light (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms240/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) SELF-TIMER Turns on/off the light. It is convenient to use the 10-second self-timer when taking a group pho- Setting Details Using the 2-second self-timer also helps to prevent camera shake caused Does not light up. by pressing the SNAPSHOT button. -
Page 79: Shutter Mode
Menu Settings SHUTTER MODE IMAGE QUALITY Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Sets the image quality. Setting Details Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. FINE Enables recording in high picture quality, but number of recordable images becomes lesser. CONTINUOUS Records still images continuously while the SHOOTING... -
Page 80: Gain Up
Menu Settings GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. Memo: Setting can be adjusted separately for videos. ● "GAIN UP(Video)" （A P.74） Displaying the Item Select still image mode. -
Page 81: Manual Settings Menu
"Setting Metering Area" （A P.29） EFFECT Records videos or still images with special effects such as sepia or black and white. "Recording with Effects (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.29） TELE MACRO Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom. -
Page 82: Playback Menu (Video)
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.43） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.44） "Deleting All Files" （A P.45） SEARCH Refines the index screen of videos according to group, recording date, or event. "Group Search"... -
Page 83: Delete
Menu Settings DELETE MOVE Deletes unwanted videos. Moves files to another media. Operating Details Operating Details "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.43） "Moving All Files" （A P.61） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.44） "Moving Selected Files" （A P.62） "Deleting All Files" （A P.45） PROTECT/CANCEL SEARCH Protects files from being deleted accidently. -
Page 84: On-Screen Display
Menu Settings ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details No display at all. DISPLAY ALL Displays everything. DISPLAY DATE ONLY Displays the date only. Displaying the Item Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 85: Playback Menu (Still Image)
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Still Image) You can delete or look for specific still images. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted still images. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.43） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.44） "Deleting All Files" （A P.45） SEARCH DATE You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates. -
Page 86: Slide Show Effects
Menu Settings PROTECT/CANCEL SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Protects files from being deleted accidently. Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback. Operating Details Setting Details "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.45） "Protecting Selected Files" （A P.46） SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. "Protecting All Files"... -
Page 87: On-Screen Display
Menu Settings ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details No display at all. DISPLAY ALL Displays everything. DISPLAY DATE ONLY Displays the date only. Displaying the Item Select the playback mode. Select still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 88: Display Settings Menu
Menu Settings Display Settings Menu You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc. Setting Details LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed. "Changing the Display Language" （A P.16） DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE"... -
Page 89: Lcd Backlight
Menu Settings LCD BACKLIGHT Sets the brightness of the backlight of the monitor. Setting Details BRIGHTER Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. STANDARD Helps to save battery life when selected. AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “BRIGHTER” when using outdoors and to “STANDARD”... -
Page 90: Basic Settings Menu
Menu Settings Basic Settings Menu You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc. Setting Details DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. "DEMO MODE" （A P.91） AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. "AUTO POWER OFF"... -
Page 91: Demo Mode
Menu Settings DEMO MODE AUTO POWER OFF Starts playback of the demo mode which introduces the features of this Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. unit. Setting Details Setting Details Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 Deactivates the function. -
Page 92: Operation Sound
Menu Settings OPERATION SOUND RECORD BUTTON Turns on or off the operation sound. Displays the "REC" button on the LCD monitor and enables it to be used as the START/STOP button. Setting Details Setting Details Turns off the operation sound. No display. -
Page 93: Quick Restart
Enables recording to be performed immediately when the LCD monitor is Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. opened. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing Setting Details will be provided on the homepage.) -
Page 94: Connection Settings Menu
Menu Settings Connection Settings Menu You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder. Setting Details DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. "DISPLAY ON TV" （A P.94） VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT"... -
Page 95: Media Settings Menu
You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting Details REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording/playback media of videos. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.95） VIDEO SLOT SELECTION Sets the recording/playback SD slot of videos. "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A P.95） REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Sets the recording/playback media of still images. -
Page 96: Rec Media For Image (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms240/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210) Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details Setting Details BUILT-IN MEMORY Records still images to the camcorder's built-in SLOT A Records still images to the SD card in slot A. -
Page 97: Format Built-In Mem. (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms240/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the built-in memory. Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the built-in memory. FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. -
Page 98: Erase All Data (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms240/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “ERASE ALL DATA” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. -
Page 99: Names Of Parts
During playback (index screen): Changes the number of images to dis- ● play. Turn on the light when shooting in dark places. ● "LIGHT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.73） During video playback: Adjusts the volume. ● SNAPSHOT (Still image recording) Button Stereo Microphone Takes a still image. -
Page 100: Bottom
SD Card Slot ● Insert an optional SD card. ● L (Play) Button "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.13） Switches between the recording and playback modes. ● "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-MS210)" （A P.14） A / B (Video/Still Image) Button Battery Release Lever Switches between video and still image. -
Page 101: Lcd Monitor
Names of Parts LCD Monitor Slider LASER TOUCH OPERATION Selects items or images from the menu or index screen. ● "Using the Operation Buttons" （A P.16） LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. ● Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. ●... -
Page 102: Indications On The Lcd Monitor
"Taking Videos in Auto Mode" （A P.20） "Manual Recording" （A P.24） Time-Lapse Recording Effect "Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)" （A P.32） "Recording with Effects (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.29） Video Quality Scene Select "VIDEO QUALITY" （A P.73） "Scene Selection" （A P.25） Scene Counter... -
Page 103: Still Image Recording
"SHUTTER MODE" （A P.79） Operation Indicator "Playing Back Videos" （A P.37） Self-Timer "SELF-TIMER" （A P.78） Media "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.95） "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A P.95） Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （A P.35） Date/Time "Clock Setting" （A P.15）... -
Page 104: Still Image Playback
"A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.100） Folder Number File Number Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" （A P.39） Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)" （A P.96） "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A P.96） Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （A P.35） Date/Time... -
Page 105: Troubleshooting
"Inserting an SD Card (GZ-MS210)" （A P.14） swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs. Unable to copy to SD card. -
Page 106: Editing/Copying
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or oth- Screen/Image er recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Error Message? The LCD monitor is difficult to see. - Page 107 B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.” DATA DELETION ERROR (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230) or “FORMAT SD CARD” of the me- Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. dia settings menu. (All data on the built-in memory or SD card will be de- "ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/GZ-MS230)"...
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Page 108: Maintenance
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. ●... -
Page 109: Specifications
Optical zoom: Up to 39x image recording) LCD monitor 2.7" wide, 12.3 megapixels, polysilicon color Recording Media Built-in memory (32 GB), (GZ-MS250) SD/SDHC card (commercially available) "Types of Usable SD Card" （A P.13） Recording Media Built-in memory (16 GB), (GZ-MS240) SD/SDHC card (commercially available) "Types of Usable SD Card"... -
Page 110: Still Image
Specifications Still Image Item Details Format JPEG standard Extension .JPG Image size 832 × 624 / 640×480 Quality FINE / STANDARD AC Adapter (AP-V30U) Item Details Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz OUTPUT DC 5.2 V, 1.8 A Allowable operat- 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F ing temperature... - Page 111 1209MNH-SW-OT © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...