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JVC GZ-X900 Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
HD MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-X900
AA
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this HD
MEMORY CAMERA. Before use,
please read the safety information and
precautions contained in pages 8 and 9
to ensure safe use of this product.
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-X900 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this HD MEMORY CAMERA. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 8 and 9 to ensure safe use of this product.

  • Page 2: Inserting An Sd Card

    Before removing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the power by pressing DISPLAY/< for 2 seconds or more. 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.

  • Page 3: Set The Date And Time

    Date/Time Setting Select the city closest to the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camera turn on the camera DISPLAY/< 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.

  • Page 4: Video Recording

    Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Select recording mode (REC) The mode changes when you press the button. Recording Mode Indicator Set the recording dial to (AUTO) mode Start recording Remaining space on the SD card Record-standby...

  • Page 5: Still Image Recording

    Still Image Recording Select recording mode (REC) The mode changes when you press the button. Set the recording dial to (AUTO) mode Set the focus Press and hold indicator becomes green SNAPSHOT halfway. when the captured image is focused. Take a still image Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image.

  • Page 6: Playing Back

    Playing back Select playback mode (PLAY) The mode changes when you press the button. Select video or still image mode The mode changes when you press the button. Select a file and touch OK Index screen Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( p.
  • Page 7 Accessories CR2025 CU-VC10 AP-V21M BN-VF908U Everio Dock AC Adapter Battery Pack Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control. • • CD-ROM Component Cable • • Hand Strap AV Cable • USB Cable • NOTE Remote Control Make sure to use the provided cables Core Filter (RM-V751U) •...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Dispose of used battery promptly. could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact • Keep away from children. your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. malfunction yourself.
  • Page 9 Remember that this camcorder is intended for Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause private consumer use only. eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal Any commercial use without proper permission circuitry.
  • Page 10 Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Index ............12 Managing Files ........27 Tripod Mounting ..........13 Capturing a Still Image from a Video .... 27 Deleting Files ..........27 Indications on LCD Monitor ....14 Preparing the Remote Control ...... 15 COPYING Necessary Settings before Use .....16 Charging the Battery Pack ......

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF908U/ VF808U battery packs. This product includes patented and proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC battery only. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it is operated by other batteries.

  • Page 12: Index

    GETTING STARTED Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 8 and 9 during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

  • Page 13: Tripod Mounting

    Camera Remote Control ! PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 18, 19, 23, 24) Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window # EXPORT Button (Z p. 36) R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out) $ UPLOAD Button (Z p. 37) S UP Button % Zoom Lever (Z p. 20) T SKIP BACKWARD Button Speaker Volume Control ( p.

  • Page 14: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording 2 4 . 1 2 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator (Z p. 22) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator $ Export Mode Indicator (Z p.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Remote Control

    During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 2 4 . 1 2 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 2 4 . 1 2 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p.

  • Page 16: Necessary Settings Before Use

    Necessary Settings before Use Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. Charging the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack.( p. 2) • You can also connect the AC adapter using the Everio dock connector. (Z p. 7) • The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started.

  • Page 17: Language Setting

    Setting the clock to local time when Using an SD Card traveling • Operations are confirmed on the SD cards After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 16) from the following manufacturers. - Panasonic Select [AREA SETTING]. - TOSHIBA - SanDisk - ATP Video recording: Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card...

  • Page 18: Recording/Playback Recording Files

    RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Press PLAY/REC to select the Set the recording dial to mode. recording mode. The lens cover opens automatically. 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 To change the video quality...

  • Page 19: Still Image Recording

    Still Image Recording Press PLAY/REC to select the Set the recording dial to mode. recording mode. The lens cover opens automatically. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image.

  • Page 20: Zooming

    Recording Files (Continued) When Scene Select (Z p. 22) is selected,  Zooming the flash is automatically set to auto and fires automatically according to the Preparation: Scene Select setting • Select the recording mode. Recommended shooting distance  • Select mode.

  • Page 21: Capturing Still Images In A Movie

    CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Capturing Still Images in a Movie After performing steps 1-2 You can capture still images while recording a video. Select the continuous shooting mode Preparation: from the menu. • Select the recording mode. • Select from HIGH SPEED / MEDIUM SPEED / LOW SPEED.

  • Page 22: Manual Setting In Menu

    Manual Recording (Continued) Mode Manual Setting in Menu Recording speed 100 fps 250 fps 500 fps Preparation: • (Frame rate) Select the manual recording mode. Recording time Touch MENU. (sec) 2 times 5 times 10 times Select [MANUAL SETTING]. of the of the of the Playback time...

  • Page 23: Playing Back Files

    Playing Back Files Video Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the Press and set to mode. playback mode. The index screen appears. The lens cover closes automatically. Select the desired file. button is used for switching To delete a video  ...

  • Page 24: Still Image Playback

    Playing Back Files (Continued) Still Image Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the Press and set to mode. playback mode. The index screen appears. The lens cover closes automatically. Select the desired file. button is used for switching To zoom in the image during playback ...

  • Page 25: Viewing Files On Tv

    USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camera is designed to be used with high- NOTE definition or PAL-type color television signals. It • When connecting to the HDMI cable, the cannot be used with a television of a different image or sound may not appear on the TV standard.

  • Page 26: Playback Operation

    Viewing Files on TV (Continued) To connect using the AV connector  Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed Turn on the camera and the TV. Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. (Only when connecting the camera to Connector the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set...

  • Page 27: Editing Managing Files

    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. be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as •...

  • Page 28: Copying Copying Files

    COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Using a BD/DVD Burner The Camera The files in the camera can be backed up to a disc using a BD/DVD burner. • Use one of the following methods to view the disc.
  • Page 29 [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK. USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male) • When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is [STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, recommended. Refer to page 35 for details. change the disc. Remaining files are copied on the second disc.

  • Page 30: Dubbing Files To A Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Copying Files (Continued) Open the LCD monitor to turn on the Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder camera. Preparation: • Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX Create a playlist. • input mode. Turn off all units. Check that the images from the camera are To connect using the AV connectors ...

  • Page 31: Creating A Disc Using A Pc

    PC OPERATION Creating a Disc using a PC You can copy the data from the camera and Click [Easy Installation]. create a disc using a PC. Installing the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows Vista ®...
  • Page 32 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. •...
  • Page 33 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 files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC. The files recorded on the day are displayed.
  • Page 34 Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued) Copying Files to a disc Drag the file, and drop 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.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Using With A Portable Media Player

    Using with a Portable Media Player Select the file and set [LIB.]. Turning on the Export Mode You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes . All the files with the ® export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD- To check the content of the file, select...

  • Page 37: Uploading Files To Websites

    Uploading Files to Websites Turning on the Upload Mode Uploading Files You can upload the file to video sharing For details on uploading files, refer to the websites (YouTube ) quickly after recording. ™ operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD- ROM.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the the problem, consult your sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes. nearest JVC dealer or • LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is JVC service center for recorded.

  • Page 39: Warning Indications

    24 hours by connecting to the AC adapter. If the message still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. (Files recorded with other COMMUNICATING ERROR devices that support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camera.)

  • Page 40: Specifications

    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.
  • Page 41 h: hour/m: minute Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium SD Card Quality 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 30 m 1 h 00 m 2 h 00 m 4 h 00 m 44 m 1 h 28 m...

  • Page 42: Cautions

    Cautions Battery Pack Recording Medium (SD Card) • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery pack is a Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your lithium-ion battery. Before using recorded data. the supplied battery pack or an •...
  • Page 43 • To prevent the unit from dropping, Main Unit • Fasten the grip belt securely. • When using the camcorder with a tripod, • For safety, DO NOT attach the camcorder to the tripod securely..open the camcorder’s chassis. If the camcorder drops, you may be injured and ...

  • Page 44: Terms

    Terms AV Cable ..........25, 26, 30 Manual Recording ..........21 Menu Settings ...........37 Battery Pack ..........16, 42 BD/DVD Backup ..........29 Number of Images ..........41 BD/DVD Burner ..........28 On-screen Recording Control ......18 CD-ROM ............7, 31 On-screen Zoom Control ........20 Clock Adjust ............16 Playback Zoom ..........23, 24 Component Cable ..........25 Portable Media Player ........36...

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