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INSTRUCTIONS
MEMORY CAMCORDER
GZ-MS100
AA
LYT1927-001C-M
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this memory
camcorder. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure
safe use of this product.
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  • Page 1 LYT1927-001C-M INSTRUCTIONS MEMORY CAMCORDER GZ-MS100 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this memory camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product.

  • Page 2: Playing Back

    Easy Start Guide Preparation Attach the Insert an SD Open the Open the LCD battery pack card lens cover monitor Charge the Battery Format an SD The camcorder Pack. (Z pg. 14) card when using turns on it for the first time. automatically.
  • Page 3 CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fingernail or with gloves on. When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, Set the date and time select [YES] within 10 seconds (Z pg. 14) SET DATE/TIME! DATE TIME...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    When discarding batteries, environmental conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. problems must be considered and the local rules Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to or laws governing the disposal of these batteries repair the malfunction yourself.
  • Page 5 Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This Remember that this camcorder is intended for can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the private consumer use only. malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a Any commercial use without proper permission risk of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Read This First! How to Select an Item Using the Touch Sensor An example screen in English is used for the guidance below. Selecting an item from the menu list Using on-screen buttons (on the menu screen) (e.g. during playback Z pg. 18) MENU SHUTTER MODE IMAGE QUALITY...
  • Page 7 Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (Z pg. 22) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED PC OPERATION Accessories ..........9 File Backup on a Windows PC ... 23 ® Attaching the Core Filter to the USB cable ..9 System Requirements ......... 23 Index ............10 Software Installation ........23 Indications on LCD Monitor ....12 Connecting the Camcorder to the PC ..

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V14E/AP-V20M BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable CD-ROM (Z pg. 22, 25 and 29) (Z pg. 23, 28) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core filter to the USB cable.

  • Page 10: Index

    Index NOTES • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Power-linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. • Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9 during shooting.
  • Page 11 - Mode Switch [ Camcorder . Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (Z pg. 16) ! Touch Sensor (Z pg. 6) / Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (Z pg. 13) (Z pg. 17) $ Menu Button [MENU] 0 Zoom Lever [W ] (Z pg.

  • Page 12: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording ! Mode Indicator # Counter $ Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator (Appears during UPLOAD REC ON) ! Selected Operation Mode Indicator (Z pg. 27) : Auto Mode % Picture Quality: (ULTRA FINE), : Manual Mode...
  • Page 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Folder/File Number $ Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator % Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 18) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears &...

  • Page 14: Necessary Settings Before Use

    Necessary Settings before Use NOTES Charging the Battery Pack • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter Close the LCD monitor to turn off the plug and cable. This may damage the AC camcorder.

  • Page 15: Other Settings

    NOTES • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be Close the SD card cover. used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.

  • Page 16: Recording/Playback

    RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording • Preparation: Insert an SD card. • Open lens cover. • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Slide the mode switch to select Press the SELECT PLAY/REC (video) mode. button to select recording mode. SELECT PLAY/REC Press the START/STOP button to...

  • Page 17: Still Image Recording

    Still Image Recording • Preparation: Insert an SD card. • Open lens cover. • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Slide the mode switch to select Press the SELECT PLAY/REC (still image) mode. button to select recording mode. SELECT PLAY/REC Press and hold the SNAPSHOT...

  • Page 18: Playing Back Files

    Playing Back Files Select the desired file. Video/Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select (video) or (still image) mode. To watch on TV See page 19. To check the file information Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button Press the INFO button when playback is to select playback mode.

  • Page 19: Watching Images On Tv

    Watching Images on TV Preparation: Turn off all units. AV Jack DC Jack AV Cable To AC Outlet AC Adapter AV Input Jack NOTE This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard.

  • Page 20: Managing Files

    EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting/Protecting the Currently Do not remove the SD card or perform any Displayed File other operation (such as turning off the After performing steps 1-2 power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the SD card may be corrupted if the battery Select [CURRENT].
  • Page 21 Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when performing [DELETE]) or [YES] (when performing [PROTECT]). Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 20) Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL]. When [DELETE ALL?] or [PROTECT ALL?] appears, select [YES]. To quit the screen Select [QUIT].

  • Page 22: Copying Files

    Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Connection with a DVD Burner Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. To AC Outlet AC Adapter USB Jack DC Jack DVD Burner (CU-VD3) You can copy video files recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs.

  • Page 23: Pc Operation

    Install the software that came with the Software Installation camcorder to your PC. You can back up your files on your PC and Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE also create discs. AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction Even if you do not install the software, you before you install software.
  • Page 24 File Backup on a Windows ® (Continued) Preparation: Click [Yes]. Quit any other software you are using. (Check The software installation starts. that there are no other application icons on the status bar.) Load the provided CD-ROM into the After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Camcorder To The Pc

    When you have finished operation Connecting the Camcorder to the PC Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camcorder, or turning off Preparation: the power of the camcorder/PC. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the Failing to do so may cause damage to the camcorder.

  • Page 26: File Backup On The Pc Without Using Software

    File Backup on a Windows ® (Continued) Open the LCD monitor to turn on the File Backup on the PC without Using camcorder. Software Preparation: On the camcorder, select [BACK UP]. Connect the camcorder to the PC with the Although a dialog box appears on the PC, USB cable.

  • Page 27: File Upload On A Windows ® Pc

    File Upload on a Windows ® Select video category and broadcast File Upload to YouTube option. Click [Next]. The Video Title is automatically filled in during This method uses software on the provided uploading process with the File name, and CD-ROM to perform quick video clip upload to the Description and Tags with Everio Video YouTube...

  • Page 28: Other Windows Pc Operations

    Other Windows PC Operations ® Getting More Use of the Software For more information on operations of the software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides. PowerCinema NE for Everio Double-click the PowerCinema NE for Everio icon. Start PowerCinema NE for Everio.

  • Page 29: File Backup On A Macintosh

    File Backup on a Macintosh ® • You can back up camcorder files onto your Do not use an extension USB cable. • computer. When you copy files from the computer to the SD card on the camcorder, do not include any other files than those recorded System Requirements with the camcorder.

  • Page 30: File Backup On The Macintosh

    File Backup on a Macintosh ® (Continued) • DCIM: File Backup on the Macintosh Folder that contains still image files. If you want to back up files individually, Preparation: open this folder, and drag & drop files Connect the camcorder to the computer with such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one.

  • Page 31: Folder Structure And Extensions

    Folder Structure and Extensions Recording medium X = number [DCIM] Contains the still image folders. [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [SD_VIDEO] Contains the video file folders. Management information* for the media as a [MGR_INFO] whole [PRGXXX] Management information* [PRGXXX.PGI] Video file [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] Management information* for the video files [PRGXXX]...

  • Page 32: Customer Support Information

    Contact us for Information on the Provided Software Use of this software is authorised according to the terms of the software licence. 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 33: Further Information

    (Z below) • If the problem persists, please consult your The following phenomena are not nearest JVC dealer. malfunctions. To reset the camcorder • The camcorder heats up when it is used 1) Close the LCD monitor to turn off the for a long time.

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]. – The focus is not • Clean the lens and check the focus again. adjusted automatically. • The continuous shooting speed will drop after repeated – The continuous continuous shots, depending on the SD card or under shooting speed is slow.

  • Page 35: Warning Indications

    Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action • Displays the remaining battery power. – High Exhausted (Battery indicator) • As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery – indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. • Appears when the date/time is not set.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications For video/Audio Camcorder Format SD-VIDEO For general Recording/Playback format Power supply Video: MPEG-2 DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Signal format Power consumption PAL standard Approx. 2.3 W* Recording mode (video) * When the LED light is off and the monitor ULTRA FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 8.5 Mbps...
  • Page 37 Approximate recording time (for video) Recording SD or SDHC Card medium 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Quality ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. FINE 5 min.

  • Page 38: Cautions

    Cautions Battery Packs Recording Medium (SD Card) • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your pack is a lithium-ion recorded data. battery. Before using • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or the supplied battery subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
  • Page 39 Main Unit • For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder’s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit..allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit..remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on..

  • Page 40: Terms

    Terms AC Adapter ............14 Power-Linked Operation ........10 Protecting Files ..........20 Battery Pack .......... 14, 15, 38 Recordable Time/Number of Images ....37 Recording Medium ..........38 Resetting the Camcorder ........33 Clock Adjust ............14 Copying Files ........22, 25, 30 SD Card ............

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