Page 1 CAMCORDER Detailed User Guide GZ-V505 LYT2463-024A...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Checking the Remaining Recording Time ......61 Table of Contents Playback Beginner’s Guide ............4 Playing Back Videos .............. 63 Charging .................. 4 Checking the Recording Date and Other Information ..65 Recording ................4 Checking the Content of Videos Quickly (Digest Playback) Playback ..................
Page 3 Recording Menu (Video) ............114 DATE DISPLAY STYLE ........... 136 INFO................116 LANGUAGE ..............136 SCENE SELECT .............. 116 MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ..........136 FOCUS ................116 OPERATION SOUND ............137 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST ........... 116 SILENT MODE ..............137 SHUTTER SPEED ............116 AUTO POWER OFF ............
Page 4: Beginner's Guide
Beginner’s Guide [Getting Ready] Charging A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly.
Page 5: Holiday Season/Christmas
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Recording the Christmas Party Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of...
Page 6: Wedding
Useful Shooting Techniques Wedding Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Setting the shot from eye level to chest level Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! Discussing and Planning Before the Event You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please say a few words for the bride and groom".
Page 7: Travel
AC Adapter The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 110 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 Useful Shooting Techniques Tripod Using Pan at the Places of Interest Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique.
Page 9: Amusement Park
Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park Inducing Responses by Calling Out Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction camcorder to a waste.
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 AC-V10M 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
Getting Started Attaching the Core Filter Attach a core filter to the end of the USB cable that is connected to this unit. The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices. 3 cm Wind once Release the stopper To be connected to this unit...
Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack
Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining Charging time: Approx. 3 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack) battery power is low.
Page 13: Grip Adjustment
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Rechargeable Batteries ： When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. When using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.
Page 14: Inserting An Sd Card
Getting Started TOSHIBA Inserting an SD Card SanDisk Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 14) SD Card “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 62) Close the LCD monitor. Open the SD card cover. This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards.
Page 15: Using The Touch Screen
Getting Started Using the Touch Screen Windows XP / Necessary to update to SP2 or higher. Windows XP Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the touch screen according to the mode in use. There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. Windows XP Necessary to download the update software.
Page 16: Names Of Buttons And Functions On The Lcd Monitor
Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. 00:01:23 00:12:34 Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) MENU ≪REC Video/Still Image Mode Button MENU ≪PLAY...
Page 17: Clock Setting
Getting Started Clock Setting Index Screen 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. Set the clock before recording.
Page 18: Resetting The Clock
Getting Started Resetting the Clock Set the date and time. Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. CLOCK SETTING Tap “MENU”. DATE TIME 2012 When the year, month, day, hour, or minute item is tapped, “3” and “2” will be displayed. MENU ≪PLAY Tap 3 or 2 to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
Page 19: Changing The Display Language
Getting Started Changing the Display Language Holding this Unit The language on the display can be changed. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. Tap “MENU”. MENU ≪PLAY When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears.
Page 20: 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 travel The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. destination in “AREA SETTING”...
Page 21: Setting Daylight Saving Time
Getting Started Optional Accessories Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. set 1 hour ahead. Product Name Description Tap “MENU”.
Page 22: Recording
Recording Memo : Taking Videos in Auto Mode Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, recording may not be You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the performed properly even in the Intelligent Auto mode. Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted Caution : automatically to suit the shooting conditions.
Page 23 Recording Scenes of Intelligent Auto Operation Buttons for Video Recording Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. Allows people to be captured naturally. Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. MENU ≪PLAY Records with minimal noise in the overall image. Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with minimal noise in the overall image.
Page 24: Zooming
- 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 : Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start shooting.
Page 25: Taking Still Images In Auto Mode
Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Take a still image. You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Press fully Intelligent Auto mode. Open the LCD monitor. PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured. Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
Page 26 Recording Scenes of Intelligent Auto I Focus Lights up in green when focused. Display Icon Description J Aperture Value Displays the aperture value. Captures one’s skin beautifully. K Shutter Speed Displays the shutter speed. Allows people to be captured naturally. Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors.
Page 27 Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Using the Silent Mode When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance. T appears when “SILENT MODE”...
Page 28: Zooming
Recording Manual Recording Zooming The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using the Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. manual mode.
Page 29: Shooting According To Scene (Subject)
Recording Shooting According to Scene (Subject) VIDEO Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most SCENE SELECT suitable settings. Select the Manual recording mode. For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording Menu”. Memo : The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.
Page 30 Recording *The image is only an impression. Tap “OFF” to cancel the selection. Tap 3 or 2 to move upward or downward for more selection. Setting Effect Tap L to exit the menu. b NIGHTALIVE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark.
Page 31: Adjusting Focus Manually
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Adjust the focus. Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. Select the Manual recording mode. MENU ≪PLAY MENU Tap E to focus on a distant subject. If E appears blinking, focus cannot be set any further.
Page 32: Adjusting Brightness
Recording Adjusting Brightness Adjust the brightness value. You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Select the Manual recording mode. MENU ≪PLAY Compensation range during video recording: -2.0 to +2.0 Compensation range during still image recording: -2.0 to +2.0 MENU ≪PLAY Tap 3 to increase the brightness.
Page 33: Setting Shutter Speed
Recording Setting Shutter Speed Adjust the shutter speed. You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject. Select the Manual recording mode. 1/30 1/30 MENU ≪PLAY Shutter speed can be set from 1/2 to 1/4000. Tap 3 to increase the shutter speed. MENU ≪PLAY Tap 2 to decrease the shutter speed.
Page 34: Setting Aperture
Recording Setting Aperture Adjust the aperture. You can adjust the aperture to change the area of focus. Select the Manual recording mode. F1.8 F1.8 MENU ≪PLAY MENU Aperture can be set from F1.2 to F5.6. If you want the background to be in focus as well (larger aperture MENU ≪PLAY value), tap 3.
Page 35: Setting White Balance
Recording Setting White Balance You can set the color tone to suit the light source. AUTO Select the Manual recording mode. FINE CLOUD Tap 3 or 2 to move the cursor. Setting Details MENU ≪PLAY AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors. If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Page 36: Setting Backlight Compensation
Recording Setting Backlight Compensation BACKLIGHT COMP. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. Select the Manual recording mode. After setting, the backlight icon l appears. MENU ≪PLAY If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Page 37: Taking Close-Up Shots
Recording Taking Close-up Shots Tap “ON”. You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. TELE MACRO *The image is only an impression. After setting, the tele macro icon o appears. Select the Manual recording mode. Setting Details Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.
Page 38: Recording With Effects
Recording Recording with Effects Recording with Animation Effects You can add animation effects to video recordings. You can add animation effects to video recordings. The animation effects appear when smiles are detected or when the screen The animation effects appear when smiles are detected or when the screen is touched.
Page 39 Recording To perform operations other than recording, tap L to cancel the “ANIMATION EFFECT” first.
Page 40 Recording During Setting After Setting Note Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched. Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched.
Page 41: Recording With Face Decorations
Recording To perform operations other than recording, tap L to cancel the Recording with Face Decorations “DECORATE FACE EFFECT” first. Detects faces and enables decorations such as sunglasses to be added. Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Page 42: Recording With Decorative Stamps
Recording Recording with Decorative Stamps Records videos with various decorative stamps. Open the LCD monitor. Tap I to scroll through the list of stamps. Tap M to change the size of stamps. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Tap on the screen to add a stamp.
Page 43: Recording With Personal Handwriting
Recording Recording with Personal Handwriting Records videos with your personal handwriting or drawing. Open the LCD monitor. You can select a color from white, gray, black, etc. Select P to tap and erase part of the line. Tap H to select the line color. Tap I to scroll through the list of colors.
Page 44: Capturing Subjects Clearly (Touch Priority Ae/Af)
Recording FACE TRACKING PET TRACKING Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. By registering the face of a person beforehand, you can enable tracking of the person even without specific selection during recording.
Page 45: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shot)
Recording The targeted subject (color) may also be tracked back again if it appears Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT) in the center of the screen within a specific time. “SMILE SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile.
Page 46: Capturing Pets Automatically (Pet Shot)
Recording Tap L to exit the menu as the previous screen appears. Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT) “PET SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face Point the camera toward the human subject. of a pet, such as dogs or cats. A still image is automatically captured when smiles are detected.
Page 47: Recording While Displaying A Magnified View Of A Selected Face (Face Sub-Window)
Recording A still image is automatically captured when faces of pets are Recording while Displaying a Magnified View of a Selected detected. Face (FACE SUB-WINDOW) You can record while viewing both the overall image of the scene and magnified image of a subject’s expression. Frames appear around the faces that can be magnified.
Page 48 Recording When the tapped face disappears from the screen, the sub-window disappears too. When the face reappears on the screen., the sub- window is displayed again automatically. To exit “FACE SUB-WINDOW”, tap “L”. Caution : Take note of the following when “FACE SUB-WINDOW” is set. - Functions such as digital zoom, zoom operation on the touch screen, simultaneous still image recording, “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”, “HIGH SPEED RECORDING”, “DECORATE FACE EFFECT”, “STAMP”,...
Page 49: Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information
Recording Registering Human Face Personal Point the camera toward the human subject. Authentication Information NEED TO FIT FACE IN FRAME By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 6 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered.
Page 50 Recording RECORD FRONT OF SMILING FACE SMILE REGISTERED STOP Recording starts automatically. Using the smile % display as a Tap “OK” to complete the registration. reference, smile such that the value is as high as possible. You can edit registered face information in “EDIT”. A sound can be heard when recording is complete.
Page 51: Setting Smile%/Name Display
Recording Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Tap the desired setting. “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” allows you to set the items to display when faces SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY are detected. This item is only displayed when “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “FACE TRACKING”. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 44) Open the LCD monitor.
Page 52: Editing The Registered Face Information
Recording Editing the Registered Face Information Editing Registered Face Information RECORD AGAIN You can change the name, priority level, and face information that are CHANGE NAME registered. CHANGE ORDER OF PRIORITY Tap “MENU”. STOP If you select “RECORD AGAIN”, proceed to step 6 in ““Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information”...
Page 53: Reducing Camera Shake
Recording Reducing Camera Shake TOUCH PERSON TO CANCEL When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced. JOHN MIKE Open the LCD monitor. STOP A appears on the selected person. To remove A from a person, tap on the person again. Tap “SET”.
Page 54: Slow-Motion (High-Speed) Recording
Recording Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording HIGH SPEED RECORDING You can record videos in slow-motion by increasing the recording speed to emphasize the movements, and play back the slow-motion video smoothly. This is a handy function for checking movements, such as golf swings. Recording Speed 250 fps Image Size...
Page 55: Recording At Intervals (Time-Lapse Recording)
Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE Tap L to exit the menu. RECORDING) Tap J to return to the previous screen. Start recording. Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.
Page 56: Recording Automatically By Sensing Movements (Auto Rec)
Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Time-Lapse Setting Movements (AUTO REC) The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes Setting Details in subject’s movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 57 Recording AUTO REC Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame moves. 0:00:00[0:00] A red frame appears 2 seconds after the menu display disappears. For video recording, recording continues while there are still movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red frame.
Page 58: Taking Group Shots (Self-Timer)
Recording Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) SELF-TIMER The 10-second self-timer and Face Detection self-timer are convenient functions for taking group photos. 2SEC The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. 10SEC Memo : When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is FACE DETECTION recommended.
Page 59 Recording Using the Face Detection Self-timer Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face detection, and shooting is performed three seconds after another person enters the frame. This function is useful when you want to include the photographer in the group photo. Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.
Page 60: Recording Videos With Date And Time
Recording Recording Videos with Date and Time To perform operations other than recording, tap L to cancel the “DATE/TIME RECORDING” first. You can record videos together with the date and time. Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display. (The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.) Open the LCD monitor.
Page 61: Checking The Remaining Recording Time
Recording Checking the Remaining Recording Time You can change to the desired video quality by tapping on it from the remaining recording time display. You can check the remaining recording time on the SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Open the LCD monitor.
Page 62 Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m 5 h 40 m 30 m 8 h 10 m 40 m...
Page 63: Playback
Playback Playing Back Videos Operation Buttons for Video Playback You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen During Index Screen Display (thumbnail display). Open the LCD monitor. MENU ≪REC Display Description If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Page 64 - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. You can perform the same operation with the zoom lever. Reverse search (speed increases with each...
Page 65: Checking The Recording Date And Other Information
Playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information Checking the Content of Videos Quickly (Digest Playback) You can see the recording information of the recorded videos. You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback). This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly. Open the LCD monitor.
Page 66: Playing A Video With Defective Management Information
Playback Playing a Video with Defective Management Information DIGEST TIME The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not 2h21m performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with 1 min 1 min 1 min...
Page 67: Playing Back Still Images
Playback Playing Back Still Images Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen During Index Screen Display (thumbnail display). Open the LCD monitor. MENU ≪REC Still images that are recorded continuously within 2 seconds or with the If the mode is A video, tap A on the recording screen to display the continuous shooting mode will be grouped together.
Page 68: Slideshow Playback
Playback During Still Image Playback Slideshow Playback Still images can be played back in a slideshow. Tap I during still image playback to start the slideshow. MENU ≪REC MENU ≪REC Display Description “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” (A p. 67) Memo : A Video/Still Image Switches between video and still image...
Page 69: Searching For A Specific Video/Still Image By Date
Playback Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Connecting to and Viewing on TV Date You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is difficult that best suits your TV.
Page 70: Connecting Via The Hdmi Mini Connector
Playback Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable the HDMI mini connector.
Page 71: Connecting Via The Av Connector
Playback Playing Back Playlists Connecting via the AV Connector By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be Plays back the playlists that you have created. played back on a TV. Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. Open the LCD monitor.
Page 72: Playing Back A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Disc Created On This Unit
Playback “Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos” (A p. 79) Playing Back a DVD or Blu-ray Disc Created on this Unit DVDs or Blu-ray discs created using the backup function on this unit can be played back on TV using an optional DVD writer (DVDs only) with playback function (CU-VD50) or a normal DVD or Blu-ray disc player.
Page 73: Editing
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording Caution : media is running out. Doing so frees up more space in the recording media. Deleted files cannot be restored. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File”...
Page 74: Protecting Files
Editing <Grouped Files> Protecting Files DELETE Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 74) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 75) Caution : When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be SEL ALL REL ALL deleted.
Page 75: Protecting/Releasing Protection Of Selected Files
Editing <Grouped Files> Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. PROTECT/CANCEL Open the LCD monitor. SEL ALL REL ALL Still images that are recorded continuously within 2 seconds or with the continuous shooting mode will be grouped together. Only the first recorded file is shown and the group is displayed with a green frame.
Page 76: Capturing A Still Image In The Video During Playback
Editing Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Capturing a Required Part in the Video Playback (TRIMMING) You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. The original video remains in its existing location.
Page 77: Capturing Videos For Uploading To Youtube
Editing Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube TRIMMING 0:01:23 0:12:34 Capture and copy a part of a recorded video (maximum 15 minutes) for uploading to YouTube, and save it as a YouTube video. When capturing videos for YouTube, the duration cannot be longer than 15 minutes.
Page 78 Editing Uploading Videos to YouTube You can upload your videos to YouTube using the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4. Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the DO YOU WANT TO TRIM THE VIDEO? For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file. DO NOT TRIM TRIM “Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)”...
Page 79: Creating Playlists From The Recorded Videos
Editing Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos EDIT PLAYLIST NEW LIST A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones is called a playlist. EDIT By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the order you like.
Page 80: Creating Playlists By Date
Editing Creating Playlists by Date Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date. QUIT PLAYLIST. SAVE EDITED CONTENTS? Open the LCD monitor. Memo : Tap L on each screen to exit the menu. Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Page 81: Editing Playlists
Editing Editing Playlists Tap on the video of the date to add to playlist. You can change the content of a created playlist. 0/999 FROM DATE However, the playlists created from Digest Playback cannot be changed. Open the LCD monitor. TOTAL 00h00m QUIT...
Page 82: Deleting Playlists
Editing Deleting Playlists EDIT PLAYLIST Delete the playlists that you have created. Open the LCD monitor. NEXT Tap on the video (upper row) to arrange in the playlist. 0/999 EDIT 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 Check if the recording mode is A. TOTAL DVD 01 If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display...
Page 83: Copying
Copying Creating Discs with a DVD Writer Tap “YES” to confirm the deletion. You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using an optional DVD writer. DELETE PLAYLIST? Compatible DVD Writers Product Name Description DVD Writer Enables the images recorded on this unit to be CU-VD3...
Page 84: Preparing A Dvd Writer (Cu-Vd3)
Copying Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3) Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50) Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. To DC Connector To DC Connector To USB...
Page 85: Creating A Disc
Copying Creating a Disc Copying All Files All videos or still images recorded on this unit will be copied. Prepare a DVD writer. You can also select and copy only the videos or still images that have never Insert a new disc into the DVD writer. been copied.
Page 86 Copying Copying Files by Date Tap “AUTO” or “BY DATE”. (A mode only) Videos or still images are sorted and copied according to the date on which ALL SCENES they were recorded. CREATE HEADLINES ON THE TOP MENU Select video or still image mode. SELECT THE SORT METHOD Tap “SELECT AND CREATE”...
Page 87 Copying Copying Selected Playlists Tap “AUTO” or “BY DATE”. (A mode only) Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. CREATE BY DATE Select video mode. CREATE HEADLINES ON THE TOP MENU Tap “SELECT AND CREATE”. SELECT THE SORT METHOD VIDEO BACKUP AUTO BY DATE...
Page 88 Copying Copying Selected Files Tap “EXECUTE”. Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually. CREATE BY PLAYLIST Select video or still image mode. REQUIRED DISC SPACE DVD:2 / DVD(DL):1 Tap “SELECT AND CREATE” (video) or “SELECT AND SAVE” (still PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC image).
Page 89: Playing Back With A Dvd Writer
Copying Playing Back with a DVD Writer SELECT FROM SCENES You can play back the DVDs created on this unit. REQUIRED DISC SPACE DVD:2 / DVD(DL):1 Prepare a DVD writer. PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC Insert the DVD to play back into the DVD writer. “Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)”...
Page 90: Creating Discs With A Bd Writer (External Blu-Ray Drive)
Memo : When connecting to the BD writer(external Blu-ray drive), use a USB cable *The JVC external Blu-ray drive is known as “BD writer”. with Mini-A (Male) – B (Male) connectors. You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using The USB cable provided with this unit cannot be used.
Page 91: Creating A Disc
Copying Creating a Disc ALL SCENES REQUIRED DISC SPACE Creating a Disc DVD:2 / DVD(DL):1 PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) Insert a new disc into the BD writer (external Blu-ray drive). EXECUTE RETURN “Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive)” (A p. 90) Copy files to the disc with the following methods.
Page 92 Copying Copying Files by Date CREATE BY DATE Videos or still images are sorted and copied according to the date on which REQUIRED DISC SPACE they were recorded. DVD:2 / DVD(DL):1 PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC Select video or still image mode. CHECK Tap “SELECT AND CREATE”...
Page 93 Copying Tap J to deselect. Copying Selected Playlists Tap on the selected playlist again to check the content of the playlist. Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. After checking, tap J. Select video mode. To delete of a video in the playlist (lower row), tap the video, then tap “CANCEL”.
Page 94 Copying Copying Selected Files Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied. Special files cannot be copied either. Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually. All DVDs will be finalized automatically. Select video or still image mode. While files cannot be added to the DVD-R/DVD-RW later, files can still be added to the BD-R/BD-RE.
Page 95 Copying DVDs that are created in “DVD(AVCHD)” format are playable only on SELECT FROM SCENES AVCHD compatible devices. Memo : To check the created disc, refer to ““Playing Back with a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive)” (A p. 96) ”. “Playing Back with a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive)”...
Page 96: Playing Back With A Bd Writer (External Blu-Ray Drive)
Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Playing Back with a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) Recorder You can play back the Blu-ray discs created on this unit. Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable.
Page 97: Dubbing Files To A Disc By Connecting To A Dvd Recorder
Copying Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting DVD Recorder to a VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder.
Page 98: Using A Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive Memo : You can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive When connecting to the external hard disk drive, use a USB cable with from this unit.
Page 99: Copying All Files
Copying Copying All Files Tap “OK” when “COMPLETED” is displayed. All videos or still images recorded on this unit will be copied. ALL SCENES You can also select and copy only the videos or still images that have never SAVED been copied.
Page 100: Playing Back Files In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Videos or still images saved in an external hard disk drive can be played Files that are copied to the external hard disk drive can be deleted. back on this unit.
Page 101: Formatting The Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive Importing Files from the USB External Hard Disk Drive All files on the external hard disk drive can be deleted. You can copy video files from a USB external hard disk drive to the SD card. Caution : Select video mode.
Page 102 Copying COPY ALL COPYING COMPLETED Press and hold the M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off this unit and disconnect the USB cable. Caution : Memo : Files that are saved to the USB external hard disk drive from other devices cannot be copied to this unit.
Page 103: Copying To Windows Pc
Still images cannot be recorded to discs using the provided software. To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to install the additional software. For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Backing up of files using other softwares is not supported. Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 4 Consult the customer service center below.
Page 104: Installing The Provided Software (Built-In)
Copying Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) Installation Procedure You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple Windows Vista/Windows 7 editing using the provided software. Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Page 105: Backing Up All Files
TYPE TO CONNECT Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) CONNECT TO PC Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Delete unwanted videos before making backup. It takes time to back up many videos. Tap “BACK UP”. “Deleting Unwanted Files” (A p. 73) CONNECT TO PC BACK UP Tap L to exit the menu.
Page 106: Organizing Files
Copying Disconnecting this Unit from Computer Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon.
Page 107: Recording Videos To Discs
Set the title of the top menu of the disc. (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/ Click Click “Settings” to select the menu background. After setting, click “Start”. After copying is complete, click “OK”.
Page 108: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software
*To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to install the additional software. Tap “CONNECT TO PC”. For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ SELECT DEVICE Use Everio MediaBrowser 4 Player to play back an AVCHD disc. Refer to the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser 4 software to operate.
Page 109 Copying Disconnecting this Unit from Computer Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. Click Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”. (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.
Page 110: List Of Files And Folders
(Management Information) (SD Card) [ B A C K U P ] [ JVC ] [ C L I P I N F ] [ P L A Y L I S T ] [ I N D E X . B D M ] [ MOVIEOBJ.BDM ]...
Page 111: Copying To Mac Computer
Copying To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple Copying to Mac Computer menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory. Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. For the latest information on iMovie or iPhoto, refer to the Apple website.
Page 112: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Operating the Menu Operating the Shortcut Menu You can configure various settings of the recommended functions in the There are three types of menus in this unit. video/still image recording mode using the shortcut menu. Shortcut menu - Menu that contains the recommended functions from the Tap “MENU”.
Page 113: Operating The Main Menu
Menu Settings Operating the Main Menu Operating the Common Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. You can configure common setting items regardless of the mode using the common menu. Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”. The menu differs according to the mode in use. The menu differs according to the mode in use.
Page 114: Recording Menu (Video)
Menu Settings Recording Menu (Video) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is A. Tap “MENU”.
Page 115 Menu Settings Setting Details TELE MACRO Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom. “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 37) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)”...
Page 116: Info
Menu Settings INFO. LIGHT You can check the remaining recording time on the built-in memory and SD Turns on/off the light. card. You can check the remaining recording time on the SD card. Setting Details Operating Details Does not light up. “Checking the Remaining Recording Time”...
Page 117: Gain Up
Menu Settings GAIN UP WIND CUT Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark Reduces the noise caused by wind. places. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the function. Deactivates the function. Activates the function. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. Displaying the Item AUTO SLOW- Slows down the shutter speed to brighten the...
Page 118: Handwriting Effect
Menu Settings Operating Details SHUTTER MODE “Recording with Decorative Stamps” (A p. 42) Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. HANDWRITING EFFECT Setting Details Records videos with your personal handwriting or drawing. RECORD ONE Records one still image. If the writings and drawings appear to be misaligned, correct the touch SHOT position.
Page 119: Smile Shot
Menu Settings SMILE SHOT VIDEO QUALITY Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile. Sets the video quality. Operating Details “Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” (A p. 45) Setting Details Enables recording in the best picture quality. SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Applies to Blu-ray discs only.
Page 120: Zoom
Menu Settings ZOOM VIDEO Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Setting Details 10x/OPTICAL Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom. Set VIDEO QUALITY this when digital zoom is not desired. 18(17)x/DYNAMIC Enables zooming up to 18x when the image stabilizer is set to the normal mode or turned off. Enables zooming up to 17x when the image stabilizer is set to the AIS mode.
Page 121: X.v.color
Menu Settings x.v.Color ZOOM MIC Captures the true colors. Sets the zoom microphone. (Use an x.v.Color compatible TV for playback.) Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the zoom microphone. Captures colors with the same standard as TV Records audio sounds in the same direction as the broadcasting.
Page 122: Recording Menu (Still Image)
Menu Settings Recording Menu (Still Image) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is B. Tap “MENU”.
Page 123 Menu Settings Setting Details TELE MACRO Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom. “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 37) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)”...
Page 124: Scene Select
Menu Settings SCENE SELECT LIGHT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. Turns on/off the light. Operating Details “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” (A p. 29) Setting Details Does not light up. FOCUS AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. Focus can be adjusted manually.
Page 125: Self-Timer
Menu Settings SELF-TIMER AUTO REC Use this when taking a group photo. Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s Operating Details movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” (A p. 58) Operating Details “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)”...
Page 126: Shutter Mode
Menu Settings SHUTTER MODE CONT. SHOOTING SPEED Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Sets the speed for continuous shooting. Setting Details Setting Details RECORD ONE Records one still image. HIGH SPEED Shoots up to 40 still images continuously in the SHOT still image mode in about 2.7 second.
Page 127: Smile Shot
Menu Settings SMILE SHOT IMAGE SIZE Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile. Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Operating Details “Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” (A p. 45) Setting Details 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images with aspect ratio 16:9. SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY The sides of still images recorded in 16:9 aspect Sets the items to display when faces are detected.
Page 128: Playback Menu (Video)
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is A. Tap “<<PLAY” to select the playback mode. MENU ≪PLAY The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Tap “MENU”.
Page 129: File Information
Menu Settings K2 TECHNOLOGY Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during recording, and plays back with a sound quality close to the original. “ K2 TECHNOLOGY ” (A p. 130) FILE INFORMATION DISPLAY DATE/TIME You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file. Sets whether to display the recording date and time during video playback.
Page 130: Digest Playback
Menu Settings DIGEST PLAYBACK K2 TECHNOLOGY Plays back a digest of the recorded videos. Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during Operating Details recording, and plays back with a sound quality close to the original. “Checking the Content of Videos Quickly (Digest Playback)” (A p. 65) Setting Details PLAYBACK PLAYLIST...
Page 131: Playback Menu (Still Image)
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Still Image) You can delete or look for specific still images. Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is B. Tap “<<PLAY” to select the playback mode. MENU MENU ≪PLAY The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Tap “MENU”.
Page 132: File Information
Menu Settings FILE INFORMATION You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file. Operating Details “Checking the Recording Date and Other Information” (A p. 65) SEARCH DATE Narrows down the still image index screen according to recording dates. Operating Details “Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date”...
Page 133: Slide Show Effects
Menu Settings SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS PROTECT/CANCEL Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback. Protects files from being deleted accidently. Operating Details “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 74) Setting Details “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 75) SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left.
Page 134: Common Menu
Menu Settings Common Menu Tap “MENU”. MENU ≪PLAY When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears. Tap “Q”. Setting Details CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. “Clock Setting”...
Page 135 Menu Settings Setting Details TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. “ TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST ” (A p. 139) DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. “ DISPLAY ON TV ” (A p. 140) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.
Page 136: Clock Adjust
Menu Settings CLOCK ADJUST MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Operating Details “Clock Setting” (A p. 17) Setting Details “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 20) AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “4”...
Page 137: Operation Sound
Menu Settings OPERATION SOUND SILENT MODE Turns on or off the operation sound. When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance.
Page 138: Auto Power Off
Menu Settings AUTO POWER OFF QUICK RESTART Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. Setting Details Setting Details Power is not turned off even if this unit is not...
Page 139: Demo Mode
Menu Settings DEMO MODE TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit. Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. Tap “MENU”. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.
Page 140: Display On Tv
Menu Settings DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. COMPLETED Setting Details Does not display icons and date/time on TV. Displays icons and date/time on TV. Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Displaying the Item Caution : Tap “MENU”.
Page 141: Video Output
Menu Settings VIDEO OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to a TV. Setting Details Setting Details Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3).
Page 142: Hdmi Control
All settings return to their default values. UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.) http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/support/index.html...
Page 143: Format Sd Card
Menu Settings FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder MANAGEMENT and file numbers to "1". Caution : Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted.
Page 144: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Rear DC Connector Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery. AV Connector SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button Connects to the AV connector of a TV, etc. Takes a still image. HDMI Mini Connector Zoom/Volume Lever Connects to TV using an HDMI mini cable.
Page 145: Bottom
Names of Parts Bottom Interior Speaker Outputs audio sound during video playback. a (Image Stabilizer) Button The setting of image stabilizer changes with every press during video recording. “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 53) M (Power) Button Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened.
Page 146: Lcd Monitor
Names of Parts LCD Monitor LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. “Using the Touch Screen” (A p. 15) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 16) Caution : Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.
Page 147: Indications On The Lcd Monitor
Indications on the LCD monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording 1 23 90ab 10:45 1/4000 1/4000 F3.4 F3.4 0:00:12:34 0:12:34[010:00] Video Mode TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF “Operation Buttons for Video Recording” (A p. 23) “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 44) Video Quality Backlight Compensation “...
Page 148: Still Image Recording
Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Recording Video Playback 10:00 00:01:23 00:12:34 1SEC [9999] ≪REC Video Mode “Operation Buttons for Video Recording” (A p. 23) Still Image Mode Video Quality “Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording” (A p. 27) “...
Page 149: Still Image Playback
Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Playback When the unit is not working properly Turning Off the Power 100-0001 10:00 Close the LCD monitor. ≪REC Still Image Mode Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, “Taking Still Images in Auto Mode”...
Page 150: Battery Pack
Intelligent Auto mode. In this case, adjust the settings manually. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 31) performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Page 151: Card
Troubleshooting Card Playback Cannot insert the SD card. Sound or video is interrupted. Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14) scenes.
Page 152: Editing/Copying
Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Computer Unable to delete file. Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 is not installed, some protection before deleting the file. functions may not work properly.
Page 153: Screen/Image
The color looks different. recording media for storage. Set “WHITE BALANCE” in the recording menu accordingly. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. “Setting White Balance” (A p. 35) There are bright or dark spots on the screen.
Page 154: Error Message
Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. files.) Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT SD CARD” of the media “Clock Setting” (A p. 17) settings menu.
Page 155: 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. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.
Page 156: Specifications
Specifications Camera Item Details Item Details Lowest illumination 1 lux Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V 1 lux (SCENE SELECT: NIGHTALIVE) Using battery pack: DC 3.7 V Flash Recommended shooting distance: Within 2 m Power consumption 2.8 W (when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS”...
Page 157 Specifications Connectors AC Adapter (AC-V10M) Item Details Item Details HDMI output HDMI Mini Connector (x.v.Color compatible) Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz connector Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A AV output Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Allowable operating 0°C to 40°C connector...

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