JVC GZ-MS95AH Manual Book
JVC GZ-MS95AH Manual Book

JVC GZ-MS95AH Manual Book

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GUIDEBOOK
MEMORY CAMCORDER
GZ-MS95AH
LYT2053-002B-M
Dear Customer
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.
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  • Page 1 LYT2053-002B-M GUIDEBOOK MEMORY CAMCORDER GZ-MS95AH Dear Customer 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.
  • Page 2 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 3 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 4 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 card The camcorder Pack. (Z pg. 17) when using it for the turns on first time.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fingernail or with gloves on. When [请设定日期/时间!] (SET Set the date and time DATE/TIME!) appears, select [是] (Z pg. 18) (YES) within 10 seconds 2008 11 07 (Z pg.
  • Page 6 ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST protected under the copyright law of Japan and AND EXPENSE.
  • Page 7 CAUTIONS: without giving any notice to You. In this event, • Operate this equipment according to the JVC may claim against You for any damages operating procedures described in this manual. caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement • Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any be terminated, You must immediately destroy the other CD-ROM to run this software.
  • Page 8 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 Z pg. 53) (e.g.
  • Page 9 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. 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 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING/PRINTING Index ............12 Managing Files ........31 Deleting/Protecting Files ......31 Indications on LCD Monitor ....14 Viewing File Information ......32 Accessories .......... 16 Changing the Event Registration of Video Attaching the core filter to the USB cable ..16 Files after Recording ........
  • Page 11 PC OPERATION Regarding the Icons in this Manual File Backup on a Windows PC ... 40 ® System Requirements ......... 40 Icon at the top of a page Software Installation ........41 Connecting the Camcorder to the PC ..43 File Backup on the PC .........
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED 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, 6 and 8 during shooting.
  • Page 13 - Mode Switch [ Camcorder . Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (Z pg. 21) ! Touch Sensor (Z pg. 8) / Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (Z pg. 15) (Z pg. 22) $ Menu Button [MENU] 0 Zoom Lever [W ] (Z pg.
  • Page 14: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording 1/250 200X ! Mode Indicator 2 0 . 1. 2 0 0 8 16:55 # Counter $ Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator ! Selected Operation Mode Indicator (Appears during UPLOAD REC ON) (Z pg.
  • Page 15 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 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears...
  • Page 16: Accessories

    Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V14E/V20M BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (Z pg. 43 and 49) (Z pg. 41, 48) 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 17: Necessary Settings Before Use

    Necessary Settings before Use Be sure to configure the following three To detach the battery pack step 2), then settings before use. Slide and hold BATT. ( remove the battery pack. To check the remaining battery power Charging the Battery Pack See page 19.
  • Page 18: Date/Time Setting

    Necessary Settings before Use (Continued) Date/Time Setting Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. When [SET DATE/TIME!] (请设定日 期/时间!) appears, select [YES] [是] Touch the MENU button.
  • Page 19: Other Settings

    • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. Open the pad and make grip adjustments. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.
  • Page 20: When Using An Sd Card

    Other Settings (Continued) When Using an SD Card Q Insert an SD card • Operations are confirmed on the following Preparation: SD cards. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC camcorder. card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD Open the SD card cover.
  • Page 21: 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 22: Still Image Recording

    Recording Files (Continued) 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 23: Zooming

    Select [REGISTER EVENT]. Zooming Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select mode. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in Select the event that you want to register the file to. • To select a different destination, select [SORT].
  • Page 24: Checking The Remaining Space On The Sd Card

    Recording Files (Continued) Checking the Remaining Space Recording a Video Clip for Upload on the SD Card If you select the upload pre-record mode function to record a video clip, the file duration Preparation: • is preset to approx. 10 minutes and this Slide the mode switch to select mode.
  • Page 25: Manual Recording

    Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set Manual Setting in Function Menu the focus and screen brightness etc. manually. You can use manual recording functions To Change to Manual Recording easily by selecting items in the function Mode menus.
  • Page 26 Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset mode [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. –6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. mode ADJUST BRIGHTNESS [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. Adjusts the brightness. –2.0 to +2.0 (EV): Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1/3EV.
  • Page 27: 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 30. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button To check the file information Press the INFO button when playback is to select playback mode.
  • Page 28: File Search Function

    Playing Back Files (Continued) Event Screen File Search Function You can search the desired file by the event You can switch the index screen to the date that you registered the file to when recording. index screen or event screen and search a file (Z pg.
  • Page 29: To Play Back Mpg Files

    To Play Back MPG Files MPG files are stored in the EXTMOV folder. Follow the procedure below to play back the MPG files in the EXTMOV folder. Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select mode. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
  • Page 30: 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 31: Editing/Printing

    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 32: Viewing File Information

    Managing Files (Continued) Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when Viewing File Information File Information performing [DELETE]) or [YES] (when performing [PROTECT]). Preparation: • mode: Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the file on the index screen. • mode: Play back the still image. Alternatively, select the file on the index screen.
  • Page 33: Changing The Event Registration Of Video Files After Recording

    Changing the Event of the Selected Changing the Event Registration Files of Video Files after Recording After performing steps 1-2 Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select mode. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to Select [FILE SELECT]. select playback mode. Select the file you want to register.
  • Page 34: Partial Delete (Edited Copy)

    Managing Files (Continued) Select the file you want to copy. Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) You can divide the selected video file into two, and make a copy of the desired section as a new video file. Preparation: • • [COPY 1st SECTION]: Slide the mode switch to select mode.
  • Page 35: Playlists

    Playlists It is a list that enables you to organise Select the file to add to playlist. recorded videos in order of preference. 01.09.2008 FROM DATE Preparation: TOTAL • Slide the mode switch to select mode. • Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
  • Page 36: Playing Back Playlists

    Playlists (Continued) Playing Back Playlists Touch the MENU button. Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST]. Select the playlist you want to play back. PLAYBACK PLAYLIST 01.09.2008 02:18 08.09.2008 07:25 22.10.2008 10:00 CHECK QUIT To stop playback Select To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. To play back from the desired scene 1) In step 3, select [CHECK].
  • Page 37: Other Operations Of Playlists

    Deleting Playlist Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete Select [DELETE]. files in a created playlist. Preparation: Select a playlist you want to delete. Perform steps 1-2. (Z pg. 35) To delete all playlists at once, select [DELETE ALL].
  • Page 38: Print Setting

    Print Setting Select the number of prints. (max. 15 DPOF Print Setting prints) • This camcorder is compatible with DPOF To set print information for other images, (Digital Print Order Format). You can set repeat steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to which images to be printed and the number 999 files.) •...
  • Page 39: Copying

    COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Start playback on the camcorder. • To play back videos (Z pg. 27) • To play back playlists (“When dubbing playlists using a VCR/DVD recorder” Z pg.
  • Page 40: Pc Operation

    PC OPERATION File Backup on a Windows ® NOTE Install the software that came with the The system requirements information is not camcorder to your PC. a guarantee that the provided software will You can back up your files on your PC and work on all personal computers meeting those also create discs.
  • Page 41: Software Installation

    Preparation: Software Installation Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on The following software is included in the CD- the status bar.) ROM that came with your camcorder. • PowerCinema NE for Everio Load the provided CD-ROM into the The main file managing software.
  • Page 42 File Backup on a Windows ® (Continued) Click [Yes]. The software installation starts. Click [Finish]. When installation is completed The installed software is displayed in [All Programs]. The backup destination folder [MyWorks] for files is created on the hard disk drive that has the most free space.
  • Page 43: 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 44: File Backup On The Pc Without Using Software

    File Backup on a Windows ® (Continued) On the camcorder, select Open the LCD monitor to turn on the [PLAYBACK ON PC]. camcorder. A dialog box appears on the PC. On the camcorder, select [BACK UP]. Select [Open folder to view files using Although a dialog box appears on the PC, Windows Explorer] and click [OK].
  • Page 45: File Upload On A Windows

    File Upload on a Windows ® File Upload to YouTube™ This method uses software on the provided CD-ROM to perform quick video clip upload to YouTube with a simple one touch operation. This product’s YouTube™ upload functionality Click on the check box and then click is included under license from YouTube LLC.
  • Page 46: Other Windows ® Pc Operations

    Other Windows PC Operations ® Playing Back Files on the PC Click the desired file. Preparation: • Install the software from the provided CD- ROM. (Z pg. 41) • Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. (Z pg. 43) Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
  • Page 47: Creating A Dvd-Video

    Click [OK]. Creating a DVD-Video Preparation: • Install the software from the included CD- ROM. (Z pg. 41) • Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. (Z pg. 43) • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
  • Page 48: Getting More Use Of The Software

    Other Windows PC Operations ® (Continued) Click [Burn to Disc]. Getting More Use of the Software Authoring and burning starts. For more information on operations of the Click [Stop] to cancel the procedure. software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides.
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Menu Settings

    MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings E.g.) Set [QUICK RESTART] to [OFF]. Select the desired setting. For details on each menu, see below. Touch the MENU button. Select the desired menu. To return to the previous screen Select Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC SELF-TIMER Starts recording when the set time...
  • Page 54 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [16:9]: Records videos in 16:9 size. 4:3: Records videos in 4:3 size. NOTES • If the [VIDEO QUALITY] is set to [ECONOMY], you cannot record in 16:9 size. SELECT ASPECT RATIO •...
  • Page 55 Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Menus BASIC SETTINGS Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. & QUICK RESTART OFF: Disables the function. Enables the camcorder to start up [ON]: Activates the function. quickly when you turn the power NOTES off and then on again within five •...
  • Page 56 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Menus BASIC SETTINGS Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. OFF: Disables the function. AUTO POWER OFF [ON]: Activates the function. If the camcorder is not operated for To turn the camcorder on again, close the LCD 5 minutes while the power is on, monitor and open it again when using the battery it turns itself off automatically to...
  • Page 57: 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 58 When the LED light reaches the end of its service life, – monitor appear dark or images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your whitish. nearest JVC dealer. • The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. – Coloured bright spots However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 59 Trouble Action Z pg. • The continuous shooting speed will drop after repeated – continuous shots, depending on the SD card or under certain recording conditions. The continuous shooting speed is slow. • To watch images on a TV, set the TV’s input mode or Playback cannot be channel that is appropriate for video playback.
  • Page 60: Warning Indications

    Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action Z pg. • 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 61: Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64: 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 65 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 66: Terms

    Terms AC Adapter ............17 Operation Sound ..........55 Adjust Brightness ..........26 Partial Delete ............ 34 Auto Power Off ..........56 Photometry Area ..........26 Backlight Compensation ........25 Picture Quality ..........53 Battery Pack .......... 17, 19, 64 Playlist ...............

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