JVC GZ-MS100E Series Instructions Manual

JVC GZ-MS100E Series Instructions Manual

Memory camcorder

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INSTRUCTIONS
MEMORY CAMCORDER
GZ-MS100EK/BEK/REK
GZ-MS100E/BE/RE
LYT1924-001D-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 LYT1924-001D-M INSTRUCTIONS MEMORY CAMCORDER GZ-MS100EK/BEK/REK GZ-MS100E/BE/RE 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 Easy Start Guide Preparation Attach the battery Insert an SD card Open the lens pack cover Format an SD card when using it for the first time. Charge the Battery Pack. pg. 15)  pg. 14)  BATT. Video recording Select (video) mode Select recording (REC) mode...
  • 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. Open the LCD When [SET DATE/TIME!] Set the date and monitor appears, select [YES] time within 10 seconds The camcorder turns on pg.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on Connection to the mains supply in the United a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on Kingdom. all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this both sides, on top and at the rear).
  • Page 5 If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock; our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain • NEVER guess or take chances with electrical information about the take-back of the product.
  • Page 6 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  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. ( 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 System Requirements ......... 23 the USB Cable ..........9 Software Installation ........23 Index ............10 Connecting the Camcorder to the PC ..25 Indications on LCD Monitor ....
  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord AP-V14E/V19E/V20E/V20M (for AP-V14E/V20M only) Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable USB Cable CD-ROM BN-VF808U ( pg. 22, 25 and 29) ( pg. 23, 28) Core Filter ( below) 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 Camcorder ! Touch Sensor ( pg. 6) # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] ( pg. 13) $ Menu Button [MENU] % Power Switch [ ] (You can turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding this button.) & Speaker ( Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (...
  • Page 12: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [ 5 h 5 6 m ] 0 : 0 4 : 0 1 1/250 800X ! Mode Indicator 2 0 . 1. 2 0 0 8 16:55 # Counter $ Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator ! Selected Operation Mode Indicator...
  • Page 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 9 : 5 5 : 0 1 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 2 0 . 1. 2 0 0 8 16:55 2 0 . 1. 2 0 0 8 16:55 ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator...
  • 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. Close the SD card cover. • The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.
  • Page 16: Recording Files

    Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: • When using 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 VIDEO 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. DC Jack AV Jack AV Cable To AC Outlet AV Input Jack AC Adapter 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

    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 ( 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 To AC Outlet AC Adapter USB Jack DC Jack DVD Burner (CU-VD3) You can copy video files USB Jack recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. ( right DVD Burner column) USB Cable NOTES •...
  • 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 camcorder. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camcorder and PC.
  • Page 26: File Backup On The Pc Without Using Software

    File Backup on a Windows ® (Continued) Open the LCD monitor to turn on the On the camcorder, select camcorder. [PLAYBACK ON PC]. A dialog box appears on the PC. On the camcorder, select [BACK UP]. Although a dialog box appears on the PC, Select [Open folder to view files using you do not need to use it.
  • Page 27: File Upload On Windows ® Pc

    File Upload on a Windows ® Login your username and password. File Upload to YouTube Click [Next]. This method uses software on the provided To create a YouTube account, click [Sign CD-ROM to perform quick video clip upload to up to YouTube YouTube with a simple one touch operation.
  • Page 28: Other Windows Pc Operations

    Other Windows ® File Upload on Operations a Windows ® (Continued) Click on the check box and then click Getting More Use of the Software [Upload]. For more information on operations of the Uploading starts. software, see the Tutorials for each software Click [Cancel] to cancel procedure.
  • Page 29: File Backup On A Macintosh

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

    ( 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 The continuous shooting speed will drop after repeated – 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. •...
  • 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 monitor backlight is set to ULTRA FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR)
  • Page 37 Approximate recording time (for video) Recording medium SD or SDHC Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Quality 1 hr. 3 hr. ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr.
  • Page 38: Cautions

    Cautions Battery Packs Recording Medium (SD Card) • The supplied battery pack is Terminals Be sure to follow the guidelines below a lithium-ion battery. Before to prevent corruption or damage to your using the supplied battery recorded data. • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, pack or an optional battery or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or pack, be sure to read the...
  • Page 39 Japan Limited is: ... leave the battery pack attached when the JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH camcorder is not in use. Postfach 10 05 04 ... place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
  • Page 40: Terms

    Terms AC Adapter ............14 Macintosh .............. 29 Battery Pack ..........14, 15, 38 Power-Linked Operation ........10 Protecting Files ............20 Clock Adjust ............14 Copying Files ..........22, 25, 30 Recordable Time/Number of Images ..... 37 Resetting the Camcorder ........33 Deleting Files ............

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