Page 1 CAMCORDER Detailed User Guide GZ-GX1 LYT2473-002A...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Changing the Display Language ..........70 Table of Contents Holding this Unit ..............71 Tripod Mounting ..............71 Using the Remote Control ............71 Beginner’s Guide ............5 Attaching Headphones ............72 Charging .................. 5 Attaching an External Microphone ......... 73 Recording ................
Page 3 Deleting Selected Files ............ 129 AUTO REC ..............177 Protecting Files ..............130 Wi-Fi ................177 Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed DATE/TIME RECORDING ..........177 File ................130 FACE SUB-WINDOW ............177 Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files .... 131 SHUTTER MODE ............
Page 4 HDMI OUTPUT ..............204 HDMI CONTROL ............. 204 FACTORY PRESET ............205 UPDATE ................205 FORMAT SD CARD ............205 OPEN SOURCE LICENSES ..........205 MOBILE USER GUIDE ............ 206 Names of Parts Front ..................207 Rear ..................207 Bottom ................. 208 Interior .................
Page 5: 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 6: Holiday Season/Christmas
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Recording the Christmas Party Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny Photo by InnerSpirit Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 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...
Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 Useful Shooting Techniques Battery Charger 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 10: 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 11 Useful Shooting Techniques Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation When the subject’s face is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly, the Intelligent Auto function of this unit automatically increases its brightness for recording. If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected or if the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightness by using backlight compensation in the Manual mode.
Page 12: Using Wi-Fi
Using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Capabilities This unit is equipped with Wi-Fi function. You can do the following using a smartphone or computer via wireless connection. Name of Function Capability Direct Monitoring You can check the image on the camera via direct 1-to-1 connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone (or computer), without the need for an access point (wireless LAN router).
Page 13: Operating Environment
LAN device. There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer JVC shall not be liable for any security issues, troubles, damages or losses environments. For example, the video download feature of mobile safari arising from the use of this feature.
Page 14: Image Monitoring Via Direct Connection (Direct Monitoring)
Using Wi-Fi Do not use the Wi-Fi function outside the country of Image Monitoring via Direct Connection purchase. (DIRECT MONITORING) Depending on the country, there may be restrictions on the use of radio waves and any violations could be punishable by law. You can check the image on the camera via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone (or computer), without the need for an access point (wireless LAN router).
Page 15 Using Wi-Fi DIRECT MONITORING CONNECTING SSID:******************************** PASS:******************************** QUIT MENU ******************************** For details on connecting your smartphone (or computer) to a Wi-Fi Tap “WPS”. network, please refer to the instruction manual of the phone terminal (Operation on this camera) in use. A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen.
Page 16 Using Wi-Fi Operation Method DIRECT MONITORING Smartphone (Android / iPhone) CURRENTLY BEING CONTROLLED BY REMOTE Memo : It is necessary to install the application on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 44) QUIT CAMERA OPERATION Start “Everio Sync.” on the smartphone after setting direct monitoring. CAMERA NETWORK INFO.
Page 17: Recording The Location Information
Using Wi-Fi Recording the Location Information DIRECT MONITORING You can record the location information of the venue where recording is CONNECTING taking place via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone. SSID:******************************** PASS:******************************** QUIT ******************************** Activate WPS on the smartphone within 2 minutes. (Operation on the smartphone) To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use.
Page 18: Image Monitoring Via An Access Point At Home (Outside Monitoring)
Using Wi-Fi Image Monitoring via an Access Point at Operation Method Home (OUTSIDE MONITORING) Tap “CAMERA OPERATION” after setting direct monitoring. (Operation on this camera) You can check the image on the camera with a smartphone (or computer) via an access point at home using wireless LAN router. DIRECT MONITORING Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring.
Page 19 Using Wi-Fi Operation Method Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : It is necessary to install the application on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 44) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) PLAY MENU The shortcut menu appears. Tap “Wi-Fi” (Q) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) If the camera cannot be found, enter the URL (LAN) displayed in “CAMERA NETWORK INFO.”...
Page 20: Image Monitoring Via The Internet (Outside Monitoring)
Using Wi-Fi Image Monitoring via the Internet (OUTSIDE MONITORING) You can check the image on the camera via internet connection with a smartphone (or computer). *Connection to the internet is established via a wireless LAN router. Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring. PLAY MENU The shortcut menu appears.
Page 21 Using Wi-Fi What You Need Operation Method Smartphone or Windows computer Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Wireless LAN router that supports UPnP (use a product that has a Wi-Fi Memo : certification logo) It is necessary to install the application on the smartphone. To check whether UPnP is supported, please refer to the instruction manual “Installing Smartphone Applications”...
Page 22 Using Wi-Fi “Changing the Settings” (A p. 28) Using smartphone applications “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p. 44) To end operations, tap “STOP”. Enter the confirmed URL (WAN) directly. Log in with your username and password. (if authentication cannot be achieved) The username is “everio”...
Page 23 Using Wi-Fi Computer (Windows 7) To end operations, tap “STOP”. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) PLAY MENU The shortcut menu appears. Tap “Wi-Fi” (Q) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) MENU Tap “OUTSIDE MONITORING”. (Operation on this camera) Wi-Fi OUTSIDE MONITORING Tap “CAMERA NETWORK INFO.”.
Page 24: Send Still Images Via E-Mail Upon Detection Of Face Or Movement (Detect/Mail Setting)
Check the e-mails sent by this unit from computer, etc. JVC will not be responsible for any trouble that occurs upon the sending of mails. Tap the e-mail address to be set as recipient.
Page 25: Record And Send Videos Via E-Mail (Video Mail Attn.)
Check the e-mails sent by this unit from computer, etc. Images are captured automatically when moving subjects or human JVC will not be responsible for any trouble that occurs upon the sending faces appear on the camera’s screen. (The PHOTO icon appears on of mails.
Page 26 Using Wi-Fi Necessary Settings Operation Method To send e-mails, the following settings are required. Tap “MENU”. *The above settings are not necessary if they have already been set for other (Operation on this camera) functions. Registering an access point “Registering the Access Points to Connect (“ACCESS POINTS”)” (A p.
Page 27: Changing The Settings
Using Wi-Fi Changing the Settings To use the Wi-Fi function, it may be necessary to perform some settings on the camera and smartphone (or computer). Registering the access points to connect (wireless LAN router) “Registering the Access Points to Connect (“ACCESS POINTS”)” (A p.
Page 28 Using Wi-Fi Menu Settings Setting Details OUT MONITORING SET Configures various settings related to outside monitoring. PASSWORD (Default: “0000”) Selects the password to access the camera. “Setting the Password (OUT MONITORING SET)” (A p. 29) UPnP (Default: “ON”) Sets the UPnP of the camera. ・...
Page 29: Setting The Password (Out Monitoring Set)
Using Wi-Fi Setting the Password (OUT MONITORING SET) Setting the UPnP of this Camera (OUT MONITORING SET) Sets the password to access the camera. (Not more than 8 characters) Sets the UPnP of the camera. Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) PLAY MENU...
Page 30: Obtaining A Dynamic Dns (Ddns) Account
IP address changes when it is connected to the internet. Sets the dynamic DNS information of the obtained account on the camera. Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. Tap “MENU”.
Page 31: Setting The Sender's E-Mail Address
Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. Tap “Wi-Fi” (Q) in the shortcut menu. After setting, tap “SET”. (Operation on this camera) Memo : Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. MENU Tap “NETWORK SETTINGS”. (Operation on this camera) Wi-Fi NETWORK SETTINGS Tap “MAIL SETTING”.
Page 32 Using Wi-Fi Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character SENDER'S EMAIL changes with every tap. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. DELETE Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”.
Page 33 Using Wi-Fi PASSWORD SENDER'S EMAIL Enter the sender’s e-mail address. DELETE SMTP SERVER Enter the SMTP server address. SMTP PORT Set this when the SMTP port number needs to be changed. AUTHENTICATE Set this when the authentication method needs to CANCEL METHOD be changed.
Page 34: Registering The Recipient's E-Mail Address
Using Wi-Fi Registering the Recipient’s E-mail Address Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) Registers the e-mail addresses of recipients on the camera. Tap “MENU”. RECIPIENT'S EMAIL (Operation on this camera) Enter the recipient’s e-mail address. PLAY MENU RECIPIENT'S EMAIL The shortcut menu appears. DELETE Tap “Wi-Fi”...
Page 35: Setting The Detection Method Of This Camera (Detect/Mail Setting)
Using Wi-Fi Setting the Detection Method of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL Setting the Detection Interval of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) SETTING) Sets the detection method to start recording. Sets the time period to enable detection again after the previous one. Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”.
Page 36: Setting Self Recording On This Camera (Detect/Mail Setting)
Using Wi-Fi Setting Self Recording on this Camera (DETECT/MAIL Registering the Access Points to Connect (“ACCESS SETTING) POINTS”) Sets whether to record videos on this camera during detection. There are 4 ways to register the access points (wireless LAN router) for connection.
Page 37 Using Wi-Fi Search and Register Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) NETWORK SETTINGS ACCESS POINTS PLAY MENU Tap “ADD”. The shortcut menu appears. (Operation on this camera) Tap “Wi-Fi” (Q) in the shortcut menu. ACCESS POINTS (Operation on this camera) Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”.
Page 38 Using Wi-Fi Manual Registration Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) SEARCH PLAY MENU The search results appear on the camera’s screen. The shortcut menu appears. Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results.
Page 39 Using Wi-Fi WPS PIN Registration Enter the name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) and tap “SET”. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) SSID DELETE CANCEL PLAY MENU Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character The shortcut menu appears.
Page 40 Using Wi-Fi Tap “WPS PIN”. Tap “NETWORK SETTINGS”. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) Wi-Fi WPS PIN NETWORK SETTINGS The PIN code appears. Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router).
Page 41: Setting The Password (Direct Monitoring)
Using Wi-Fi PASSWORD Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING) Sets the password for direct monitoring. (8 to 32 characters) DELETE Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) CANCEL Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. Tap “DELETE”...
Page 42: Setting The Enforced Group Owner (Direct Monitoring)
Using Wi-Fi Setting the Enforced Group Owner (DIRECT MONITORING) Checking the MAC Address of this Camera Sets whether to enforce authorization of the group owner. Displays the MAC address of the camera. Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) PLAY MENU...
Page 43: Protecting The Network Settings With A Password
Using Wi-Fi Protecting the Network Settings with a Password Initializing the Network Settings Sets a password to lock and protect the network settings. Returns the network settings to their default values. Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) PLAY MENU PLAY...
Page 44: Using Smartphone Applications
Using Wi-Fi Using Smartphone Applications Indications on the Screen By using smartphone applications, you can connect to the camera and make Android Smartphone use of the Wi-Fi function. Recording Screen Installing Smartphone Applications Record-Standby Android Smartphone Recording in Progress Running on AC Adapter Running on Battery (icon Tap [Market] on the application list.
Page 45: Transferring Videos
Using Wi-Fi Caution : “Everio Sync.” for iPhone/iPad cannot be used when the iPhone/iPad is connected to the mobile phone network. To make use of this feature, connect to the camera or an access point via Wi-Fi. Video Index Screen To Recording Screen To Still Image Index Screen Still Image Index Screen...
Page 46: Transferring Still Images
Using Wi-Fi The start point and length of video are displayed in the unit set in “VID To play back the video, tap “CHECK”. (Android only) LENGTH TO TRANS”. (Display shown is when set to 30 seconds) To upload (share) the video, tap “SHARE”. (Android only) To have a more detailed setting for the start point and length of video, Tap the desired service to start the uploading process.
Page 47 Using Wi-Fi A progress status is displayed on the smartphone during preparation Tap V. (Android only) for the transfer and while transferring. To cancel the transfer, tap “CANCEL”. After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. Tap on the thumbnail to transfer. To play back the still image, tap “CHECK”.
Page 48: Changing The Settings
Using Wi-Fi Changing the Settings You can change the settings of the smartphone applications. Android Smartphone Press the MENU button. Item Details MONITORING Turns monitoring of the recording screen on/ off. LOC INFO TRANS INT Sets the time interval for sending location information.
Page 49 Using Wi-Fi iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Item Details Tap “Q”. MONITORING Turns monitoring of the recording screen on/ off. LOC INFO TRANS INT Sets the time interval for sending location information. CHANGE Changes the background. BACKGROUND COLOR LENGTH OF VIDEO Sets the length of video to transfer. Enter the URL when using outside monitoring.
Page 50: Using The Wi-Fi Function From A Web Browser
Using Wi-Fi Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser You can connect to the camera and make use of the Wi-Fi function from the web browser of a computer. Indications on the screen “Indications on the Screen” (A p. 50) Changing the settings “Making Camera Settings from a Web Browser”...
Page 51 Using Wi-Fi Video Index Screen To Recording Screen Page Forward/Back To download a video, click on the thumbnail. Still Image Index Screen To download a still image, click on the thumbnail. DETECT/MAIL SETTING Screen Notification mail settings such as detection method and recipient’s e-mail address can be changed even when the camera is out of reach. Registered e-mail addresses of recipients in Everio (Up to 8) *A check mark appears on the selected address.
Page 52: Making Camera Settings From A Web Browser
Using Wi-Fi Making Camera Settings from a Web Browser SET FROM WEB BROWSER You can change the camera settings from a web browser. CHANGE SETTING BY CONNECTING TO THE FOLLOWING URL Tap “MENU”. FROM YOUR WEB BROWSER (Operation on this camera) http://***.***.***.***:*****/ QUIT To exit, tap “QUIT”.
Page 53 Using Wi-Fi Adding/Changing/Deleting an Access Point To search and add “ACCESS POINTS” Click “Access Point”. Click “ADD”. Click “SEARCH”. Enter “SSID”, “TYPE OF SECURITY”, and “PASSWORD”, and click “REG.”. Click on the access point you want to add. Click “SEARCH AGAIN” to perform search for an access point again. Enter the password, and click “REG.”.
Page 54 Using Wi-Fi After changes are made, click “REG.”. Wi-Fi DIRECT SETTING To change “Wi-Fi DIRECT SETTING” Click “Wi-Fi Direct Setting”. After changes are made, click “REG.”. Click “DELETE” on this screen to delete the registered access point. Click “OK”. Click “DELETE” on this screen to delete the registered access point. Click “OK”.
Page 55 Using Wi-Fi Select the checkbox for “VIDEO MAIL” and “DETECT/MAIL” to set Enter the necessary information, and click “REG.”. the address as the recipient. Click “OK”. Click “OK”. To change or delete a “RECIPIENT'S EMAIL” Click“Mail Setting”. To add a “RECIPIENT'S EMAIL” Click“Mail Setting”.
Page 56 Using Wi-Fi After changes are made, click “REG.”. To change “VIDEO MAIL ATTN.” settings Click“Mail Setting”. Click “OK”. Click “VIDEO MAIL ATTN.”. After changes are made, click “REG.”. Click “OK”. To change “DETECT/MAIL SETTING” Click“Mail Setting”. Click “DETECT/MAIL SETTING”.
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Using Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Direct Monitoring Trouble Action Unable to connect to camera. Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. (URL required) Check whether Wi-Fi is connected to “DIRECT-**EVERIO”. Check whether the smartphone (or computer) is connected to the camera. Try again after powering off and on the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer).
Page 58 Using Wi-Fi Unsure of password for the access point Refer to the instruction manual of the access point (wireless LAN router) in use. (wireless LAN router). Unable to connect via Wi-Fi Protected Setup Simple connection methods other than WPS are not supported. Conduct a search for the access point to (WPS).
Page 59 To set dynamic DNS, perform the following steps. 1. Obtain an account with JVC dynamic DNS service using your computer. (URL?) 2. Log in to JVC DNS and obtain the dynamic DNS service. (How?) 3. Set the obtained dynamic DNS username and password on the camera.
Page 60: Wi-Fi Specifications
Using Wi-Fi E-mail (Notification Mail, Video Mail) Trouble Action Unable to send e-mails. Check that the settings of the e-mail server are correct. Check that the settings of the sender’s e-mail address are correct. Check that the username and password are correct. If you are using an e-mail service that is not from your provider, it may be necessary to change the SMTP settings.
Page 61 Using Wi-Fi When Using Web Browser Item Details Operating Environment Windows 7: Internet Explorer 9 or a later version, and Windows Media Player 12 or a later version are installed For Full HD, make use of a computer with the following system requirements. - CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or higher - Memory: 2 GB or higher A network environment with the following line speed is recommended for both the camera sending the...
Page 62: 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 AP-V30U Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
Page 63 Getting Started SD cards are sold separately. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 66) When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 73)
Page 64: Charging The Battery Pack
Be sure to use JVC battery packs. BN-VG138U 6 h 10 m If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even Charging time: Approx.
Page 65: Grip Adjustment
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 66) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 118) Close the LCD monitor. A Pull back the pad B Adjust the length of the belt C Attach the pad Caution :...
Page 66: Types Of Usable Sd Card
Getting Started To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or Removing the Card higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended. Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. When recording in progressive format (60p), Class 6 or higher is required. Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4 MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.
Page 67: Using The Touch Screen
Getting Started Using the Touch Screen Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the and operate as the touch screens. touch screen according to the mode in use.
Page 68 Getting Started Playback Screen (Video) Index Screen 00:01:23 00:12:34 MENU MENU Video/Still Image Mode Button Video/Still Image Mode Button Switches between video and still image modes. Switches between video and still image modes. Date Button Recording Mode Button “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A p. 119) Switches to the recording mode.
Page 69: Clock Setting
Getting Started Clock Setting Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. 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 Tap “MENU”.
Page 70: Changing The Display Language
Getting Started Changing the Display Language Set the date and time. The language on the display can be changed. CLOCK SETTING Tap “MENU”. DATE TIME 2012 When the year, month, day, hour, or minute item is tapped, “3” and “2” will be displayed. PLAY MENU Tap 3 or 2 to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
Page 71: Holding This Unit
Getting Started Holding this Unit Using the Remote Control When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent You can operate this unit from a distance away using the supplied remote camera shake. control. Remote Sensor Memo : Point the remote control toward the sensor directly and use it within 5 m from this unit.
Page 72: Attaching Headphones
Getting Started Attaching Headphones Operation Buttons on Remote Control Unit Recording Start/Stop Button You can attach optional headphones to this unit. START SNAP /STOP SHOT Open the LCD monitor. Still Image Button Zoom Button Basic Playback Operations Index Button INFO INDEX Info Button Connect the headphones to the headphones connector.
Page 73: Attaching An External Microphone
Getting Started Attaching an External Microphone Using this Unit Overseas You can attach an external microphone (commercially available) to this unit. The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the Use a microphone that supports plug-in power.
Page 74: Setting The Clock To Local Time When Traveling
Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is destination in “AREA SETTING”...
Page 75: Optional Accessories
Getting Started Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Description Battery Pack Provides a longer recording time. It can also be BN-VG114U used as a spare battery pack. BN-VG121U BN-VG138U Battery Charger Enables the battery pack to be charged without AA-VG1...
Page 76: Recording
Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted 10:10 automatically to suit the shooting conditions. In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.
Page 77 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. PLAY MENU Records with minimal noise in the overall image. Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with minimal noise in the overall image.
Page 78 - 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 79: Zooming
Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Zooming The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. Intelligent Auto mode.
Page 80 Recording Scenes of Intelligent Auto Indications During Still Image Recording Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. 10:10 1/125 F1.8 Allows people to be captured naturally. Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. [6630] PLAY MENU Records with minimal noise in the overall image.
Page 81: Zooming
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. [6630] PLAY MENU...
Page 82: Manual Recording
Recording Zoom Button (T/W) Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. Open the LCD monitor. PLAY MENU MENU Memo : Only optical zoom is available in the still image recording mode.
Page 83 Recording Manual Recording Menu VIDEO The following items can be set. SCENE SELECT Name Description SCENE SELECT Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be performed easily. “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” (A p. 84) For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording Menu”.
Page 84: Shooting According To Scene (Subject)
Recording Tap “OFF” to cancel the selection. Shooting According to Scene (Subject) Tap 3 or 2 to move upward or downward for more selection. Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most Tap L to exit the menu. suitable settings.
Page 85 Recording *The image is only an impression. All scenes of “SCENE SELECT” cannot be set during “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”, “HIGH SPEED RECORDING”, “AUTO REC”, or “FACE Setting Effect SUB-WINDOW”. b NIGHTALIVE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark.
Page 86: 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. PLAY MENU MENU Tap E to focus on a distant subject. If E appears blinking, focus cannot be set any further.
Page 87: Adjusting Brightness
Recording Adjusting Brightness Adjust the brightness value. You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Select the Manual recording mode. PLAY MENU Compensation range during video recording: -2.0 to +2.0 Compensation range during still image recording: -2.0 to +2.0 PLAY MENU Tap 3 to increase the brightness.
Page 88: 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 PLAY MENU Shutter speed can be set from 1/2 to 1/4000. Tap 3 to increase the shutter speed. PLAY MENU Tap 2 to decrease the shutter speed.
Page 89: 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 PLAY MENU MENU Aperture can be set from F1.2 to F5.6. If you want the background to be in focus as well (larger aperture PLAY MENU value), tap 3.
Page 90: 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 PLAY MENU 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 91: 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. PLAY MENU If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Page 92: Checking For Overexposed Areas (Zebra)
Recording Checking for Overexposed Areas (ZEBRA) 70-80% Sections that are close to be overexposed are During video recording, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed only at displayed in striped pattern. areas with the specified luminance levels. OVER100% Sections that are overexposed are displayed in Select the Manual recording mode.
Page 93: 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 94: Recording With Effects
Recording Recording with Effects VIDEO ANIMATION EFFECT You can add animation effects to video recordings. The animation effects appear when smiles are detected or when the screen is touched. Type of Effect Description of Effect ANIMATION EFFECT Records videos with animation effects. “Recording with Animation Effects”...
Page 95 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 96: 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. Recording with Decorative Stamps Records videos with various decorative stamps. Open the LCD monitor.
Page 97: Recording With Personal Handwriting
Recording Recording with Personal Handwriting Records videos with your personal handwriting or drawing. 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. Check if the recording mode is A.
Page 98 Recording 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. Tap L to select the line thickness. Tap J to return to the previous screen.
Page 99: 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 100: 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 101 Recording Memo : Point the camera toward the human subject. The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces. Smile levels will be displayed A still image is automatically captured when smiles are detected. for up to 3 of the largest faces displayed on the screen. This function may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions (distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of face, smile level, etc.).
Page 102: Capturing Pets Automatically (Pet Shot)
Recording Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT) “PET SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face of a pet, such as dogs or cats. This function is available for both videos and still images. Open the LCD monitor. PLAY MENU PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.
Page 103: Recording While Displaying A Magnified View Of A Selected Face (Face Sub-Window)
Recording Memo : Recording while Displaying a Magnified View of a Selected Face (FACE SUB-WINDOW) The camera is able to detect up to 6 faces of pets. “PET SHOT” may not work properly depending on the type of pet, shooting You can record while viewing both the overall image of the scene and conditions (distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of magnified image of a subject’s expression.
Page 104 Recording 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”, “HANDWRITING EFFECT”, “DATE/TIME RECORDING”, “AUTO REC”, and “HEADPHONE VOL.
Page 105: Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information
Recording Registering Human Face Personal NEED TO FIT FACE IN FRAME Authentication Information By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 3 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered. It is recommended to register the faces that are often being recorded by this camera beforehand.
Page 106 Recording Tap “RECORD” and record the face from the front. Tap “OK”. RECORD THE FRONT VIEW RECORDING COMPLETED ENTER A NAME STOP RECORD STOP A face is captured to be used on the face registration index screen. Tapping “OK” registers the recorded face and the screen for entering a name appears.
Page 107: Setting Smile%/Name Display
Recording Memo : Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Faces may not be registered correctly in the following cases: “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” allows you to set the items to display when faces - when the face appears either too small or too large compared to the frame are detected.
Page 108: Editing The Registered Face Information
Recording Editing the Registered Face Information Tap the desired setting. SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Editing Registered Face Information You can change the name, priority level, and face information that are registered. Tap “MENU”. Setting Details Displays only the frames when faces are detected. Displays the frames, names, and smile levels (%) when faces PLAY MENU...
Page 109 Recording TOUCH PERSON TO CANCEL RECORD AGAIN JOHN MIKE CHANGE NAME CHANGE ORDER OF PRIORITY STOP STOP If you select “RECORD AGAIN”, proceed to step 6 in ““Registering A appears on the selected person. Human Face Personal Authentication Information” (A p. 105) ”. To remove A from a person, tap on the person again.
Page 110: Reducing Camera Shake
Recording Reducing Camera Shake Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can You can record videos in slow-motion by increasing the recording speed to be effectively reduced. emphasize the movements, and play back the slow-motion video smoothly. This is a handy function for checking movements, such as golf swings.
Page 111: Recording At Intervals (Time-Lapse Recording)
Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE HIGH SPEED RECORDING 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. Open the LCD monitor.
Page 112 Recording Time-Lapse Setting Start recording. The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed.
Page 113: Recording Automatically By Sensing Movements (Auto Rec)
Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame Movements (AUTO REC) moves. This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 114: 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 115 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 116: 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. Caution : Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display. The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.
Page 117: Checking The Remaining Recording Time
Recording To exit the display, tap L. Checking the Remaining Recording Time Display the remaining battery power. You can check the remaining recording time on the SD card as well as the remaining battery power. REMAINING BATTERY Open the LCD monitor. MAX TIME For video recording, tap J to return to the remaining recording time Set the recording mode to either A video or B still image.
Page 118 Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 15 m 35 m 1 h 10 m 2 h 30 m 3 h 50 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m...
Page 119: 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 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 120 Playback Memo : During Video Playback Tap or drag on the operation area of the touch screen. Operations buttons on the touch screen disappear if the unit is not operated for about 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again.
Page 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 Check if the recording mode is B. If the mode is A video, tap A on the recording screen to display the Still images that are recorded continuously within 2 seconds or with the mode switching screen.
Page 124: 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 MENU Display Description “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” (A p. 123) Memo : A Video/Still Image Switches between video and still image Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback.
Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: Playing Back A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Disc Created On This Unit
Playback 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. DVDs can also be played back on this unit by connecting the optional DVD writer with playback function.
Page 129: 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 130: 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. 130) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 131) Caution : When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be SEL ALL REL ALL deleted.
Page 131: 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 Tap A or B to select the video or still image mode.
Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: Uploading Videos To Youtube
Editing Uploading Videos to YouTube You can upload your videos to YouTube using the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 BE. Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to DO YOU WANT TO TRIM the PC. THE VIDEO? For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file.
Page 135: 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 136: 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 137: Editing Playlists
Editing Editing Playlists 0/999 FROM DATE You can change the content of a created playlist. However, the playlists created from Digest Playback cannot be changed. TOTAL Open the LCD monitor. 00h00m QUIT d appears on the selected video. Tap J to deselect. Tap on the selected video again to check all the videos of the same date.
Page 138: Deleting Playlists
Editing Deleting Playlists Tap on the video (upper row) to arrange in the playlist. Delete the playlists that you have created. 0/999 EDIT Open the LCD monitor. 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 TOTAL DVD 01 DVD(DL)1 00h00m 1920 1920...
Page 139: Copying
Copying Creating Discs with a DVD Writer DELETE PLAYLIST? You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using an optional DVD writer. Compatible DVD Writers Product Name Description DVD Writer After deleting, tap “OK”. Enables the images recorded on this unit to be After deleting is complete, the screen returns to the delete playlist CU-VD3...
Page 140: 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. Open the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
Page 141: 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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145: 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 146: Creating Discs With A Bd Writer (External Blu-Ray Drive)
Copying Creating Discs with a BD Writer (External Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) Blu-ray Drive) Memo : When connecting to the BD writer(external Blu-ray drive), use a USB cable You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using with Mini-A (Male) –...
Page 147: Creating A Disc
Copying Creating a Disc Insert a new disc. Creating a Disc Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) Insert a new disc into the BD writer (external Blu-ray drive). “Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive)” (A p. 146) A Press the eject button to open the disc tray. B Load a new disc properly.
Page 148 Copying Memo : ALL SCENES To check the created disc, refer to ““Playing Back with a BD Writer REQUIRED DISC SPACE (External Blu-ray Drive)” (A p. 153) ”. DVD:2 / DVD(DL):1 “Playing Back with a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive)” (A p. 153) PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC EXECUTE RETURN...
Page 149 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 150 Copying Memo : Copying Selected Playlists To check the created disc, refer to ““Playing Back with a BD Writer Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. (External Blu-ray Drive)” (A p. 153) ”. Select video mode. “Playing Back with a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive)”...
Page 151 Copying CREATE BY PLAYLIST 0/999 COMPLETED 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 TOTAL 00h00m QUIT Repeat steps 5-6 and arrange the playlists. Press and hold the M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off this unit To change the position of a playlist (lower row), select the insertion and disconnect the USB cable.
Page 152: Copying Selected Files
Copying Copying Selected Files SELECT FROM SCENES Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually. Select video or still image mode. Tap “SELECT AND CREATE” (video) or “SELECT AND SAVE” (still image). VIDEO BACKUP CHECK QUIT SAVE CREATE FROM ALL Tap “EXECUTE”.
Page 153: Playing Back With A Bd Writer (External Blu-Ray Drive)
Copying Playing Back with a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) DVDs that are created in “DVD(AVCHD)” format are playable only on AVCHD compatible devices. You can play back the Blu-ray discs created on this unit. Videos that are recorded in the 60p mode (when “SYSTEM SELECT” is Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) set to “60p”) can only be copied to Blu-ray discs.
Page 154: Creating A Disc Using A Connected Blu-Ray Recorder
Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Recorder DVD Recorder You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. using a USB cable.
Page 155: Dubbing Files To A Vhs Tape By Connecting To A Vcr
Copying Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive to a VCR You can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive from this unit. You can also play the files in the USB external hard disk drive You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a VCR.
Page 156: Preparing A Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive Copying All Files All videos or still images recorded on this unit will be copied. Memo : You can also select and copy only the videos or still images that have never When connecting to the external hard disk drive, use a USB cable with been copied.
Page 157: Playing Back Files In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Tap “OK” when “COMPLETED” is displayed. Videos or still images saved in an external hard disk drive can be played ALL SCENES back on this unit. SAVED Tap “PLAYBACK”. VIDEO BACKUP PLAYBACK Press and hold the M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off this unit...
Page 158: Deleting Folders In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive Files that are copied to the external hard disk drive can be deleted. All files on the external hard disk drive can be deleted. Caution : Caution : Deleted files cannot be restored.
Page 159: Importing Files From The Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Importing Files from the USB External Hard Disk Drive COPY ALL You can copy video files from a USB external hard disk drive to the SD card of this unit. COPYING COMPLETED Select video mode. Tap “IMPORT FROM DEVICE” in “BACK-UP”. VIDEO BACKUP Press and hold the M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off this unit and disconnect the USB cable.
Page 160: Copying To Windows Pc
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 BE Consult the customer service center below.
Page 161: Installing The Provided Software
Copying Installing the Provided Software You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple editing using the provided software. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Windows XP Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Page 162: Backing Up All Files
(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/ Tap L to exit the menu. Delete unwanted videos before making backup. Tap J to return to the previous screen. It takes time to back up many videos.
Page 163: 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 BE icon.
Page 164: 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 165 *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/ Use Everio MediaBrowser 4 BE Player to play back a Blu-ray or AVCHD disc. Refer to the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser 4 BE software to operate.
Page 166: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software
Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software Caution : When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, Copy the files to a computer using the following method. they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. Memo : Open the LCD monitor.
Page 167: List Of Files And Folders
[ ST R EA M ] (Management Information) (SD Card) [ BA C K U P ] [ JVC ] [ C L IPI N F ] [ P L A Y L I S T ] [ IN DE X. B DM ] [ MOVIEOBJ.BDM ]...
Page 168: Copying To Mac Computer
Copying Copying to Mac Computer iMovie and iPhoto You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple’s Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. iMovie ’08, ’09, ’11 (video) or iPhoto (still image). To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac”...
Page 169: 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 170: 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 171: 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 172 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. 93) *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 173 Menu Settings Setting Details VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality. “ VIDEO QUALITY ” (A p. 179) ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio. “ ZOOM ” (A p. 180) x.v.Color Captures the true colors. (Use an x.v.Color compatible TV for playback.) “...
Page 174: Info
Menu Settings INFO. ZEBRA You can check the remaining recording time on the SD card as well as the During video recording, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed only at remaining battery power. areas with the specified luminance levels. Operating Details Operating Details “Checking the Remaining Recording Time”...
Page 175: Light
Menu Settings LIGHT GAIN UP Turns on/off the light. Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Setting Details Does not light up. Deactivates the function. AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.
Page 176: Wind Cut
Menu Settings WIND CUT GRID Reduces the noise caused by wind. Displays gridlines to make it easier to detect when the subject appears slanted. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the function. Turns off grid display. Activates the function. Turns on grid display. Displaying the Item Displaying the Item Open the LCD monitor.
Page 177: Animation Effect
Menu Settings ANIMATION EFFECT SHUTTER MODE Records videos with animation effects. Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Operating Details “Recording with Animation Effects” (A p. 94) Setting Details RECORD ONE Records one still image. DECORATE FACE EFFECT SHOT Detects faces and enables decorations such as sunglasses to be added. CONTINUOUS Records still images continuously while the Operating Details...
Page 178: Cont. Shooting Speed
Menu Settings CONT. SHOOTING SPEED SMILE SHOT Sets the speed for continuous shooting. Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile. Operating Details “Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” (A p. 100) Setting Details HIGH SPEED Shoots up to 95 still images continuously in the SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY still image mode in about 6.3 second.
Page 179: System Select
Menu Settings SYSTEM SELECT VIDEO QUALITY Sets whether to perform progressive recording of videos. Sets the video quality. When progressive recording is set, high quality images with a smooth depth of field can be recorded. In addition, fast-moving subjects can also be Setting Details captured sharply without flickering.
Page 180: Zoom
Menu Settings ZOOM x.v.Color Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Captures the true colors. (Use an x.v.Color compatible TV for playback.) Setting Details Setting Details 10x/OPTICAL Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom. Set this when digital zoom is not desired. Captures colors with the same standard as TV broadcasting.
Page 181: Zoom Mic
Menu Settings ZOOM MIC MIC LEVEL Sets the zoom microphone. Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the zoom microphone. Hides display of microphone input level. Records audio sounds in the same direction as the Shows display of microphone input level.
Page 182: Mic Level Setting
Menu Settings MIC LEVEL SETTING HEADPHONE VOL. ADJ. Sets the microphone level. Sets the volume level of the connected headphones. Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red. Adjusting the Volume Level of Headphones During Recording Setting Details Open the LCD monitor.
Page 183 Menu Settings Adjusting the Volume Level of Headphones During Playback Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is A. Tap “<<PLAY” to select the playback mode. PLAY MENU Tap on the file to start playback. MENU Adjust the volume level of the headphones. To turn up the volume, set the zoom lever to the T end.
Page 184: 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 185 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. 93) *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 186: Info
Menu Settings INFO. FLASH You can check the remaining battery power. For setting the flash. Operating Details “Checking the Remaining Recording Time” (A p. 117) Setting Details Flash does not fire. SCENE SELECT AUTO Flash fires automatically when the surrounding is Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.
Page 187: Self-Timer
Menu Settings SELF-TIMER Warning Use this when taking a group photo. Do not point the AF assist beam of the flash at the eyes within a close Operating Details range (several cm). “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” (A p. 114) Do not look into the flash light directly. Incorrect usage of the flash may cause vision problems.
Page 188: Auto Rec
Menu Settings AUTO REC SHUTTER MODE Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Operating Details Setting Details “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” RECORD ONE Records one still image.
Page 189: Cont. Shooting Speed
Menu Settings CONT. SHOOTING SPEED SMILE SHOT Sets the speed for continuous shooting. Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile. Operating Details “Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” (A p. 100) Setting Details HIGH SPEED Shoots up to 95 still images continuously in the SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY still image mode in about 6.3 second.
Page 190: Image Size
Menu Settings IMAGE SIZE GRID Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Displays gridlines to make it easier to detect when the subject appears slanted. Setting Details Setting Details 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images with aspect ratio 16:9. Turns off grid display.
Page 191: 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. PLAY MENU Tap “MENU”. MENU Setting Details FILE INFORMATION You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.
Page 192: File Information
Menu Settings 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. Operating Details “Checking the Recording Date and Other Information” (A p. 121) Setting Details Does not display the date and time during...
Page 193: 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. 121) Setting Details PLAYBACK PLAYLIST...
Page 194: 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 PLAY MENU Tap “MENU”. MENU Setting Details FILE INFORMATION You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.
Page 195: 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” Setting Details (A p. 130) SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files”...
Page 196: Common Menu
Menu Settings Common Menu Tap “MENU”. PLAY MENU 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 197 Menu Settings Setting Details TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. “ TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST ” (A p. 202) DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. “ DISPLAY ON TV ” (A p. 203) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.
Page 198: 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. 69) Setting Details “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 74) AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “4”...
Page 199: 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 200: 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 201: Remote
Menu Settings REMOTE DEMO MODE Enables remote control operation. Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit. Setting Details Setting Details Disables remote control operation. Deactivates the function. Enables remote control operation. Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.
Page 202: Touch Screen Adjust
Menu Settings TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. COMPLETED Tap “MENU”. Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Caution : Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment PLAY MENU (steps 4 - 5).
Page 203: Display On Tv
Menu Settings DISPLAY ON TV VIDEO OUTPUT Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Setting Details Setting Details Does not display icons and date/time on TV. Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3).
Page 204: Hdmi Output
Menu Settings HDMI OUTPUT HDMI CONTROL Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV. a TV. Setting Details Setting Details Turns off linked operations. AUTO It is recommended to select “AUTO”...
Page 205: Factory Preset
UPDATE FORMAT SD CARD 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 206: Mobile User Guide
Menu Settings MOBILE USER GUIDE Displays the QR code to access the Mobile User Guide. Tap “MENU”. PLAY MENU When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears. Tap “Q”. Tap “MOBILE USER GUIDE”. COMMON MOBILE USER GUIDE Read the QR code (bar code) with a smartphone.
Page 207: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Rear Zoom/Volume Lever Flash During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. During playback (index screen): Moves to the next or previous page. “ FLASH ” (A p. 186) During video playback: Adjusts the volume. Lens/Electric Lens Cover SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button Do not touch the lens and lens cover.
Page 208: Bottom
Names of Parts Bottom Interior LCD Monitor Tripod Mounting Hole Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 71) Shoe Adapter Mount Battery Release Lever Enables an optional external microphone to be attached. SD Card Slot Make sure that it is securely attached and will not fall off.
Page 209: 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. 67) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 67) Caution : Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.
Page 210: Indications On The Lcd Monitor
Indications on the LCD monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording 90ab 10:45 1/4000 1/4000 F3.4 F3.4 0:00:12:34 0:12:34[010:00] TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Video Mode “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 99) “A / B (Video/Still Image) Button” (A p. 208) Backlight Compensation Video Quality “Setting Backlight Compensation”...
Page 211: Still Image Recording
Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Recording Video Playback 10:00 00:01:23 00:12:34 1SEC [9999] Video Mode Still Image Mode “A / B (Video/Still Image) Button” (A p. 208) “A / B (Video/Still Image) Button” (A p. 208) Video Quality Image Size “...
Page 212: 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. Still Image Mode “A / B (Video/Still Image) Button” (A p. 208) Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, Folder Number open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically.
Page 213: 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. 86) performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Page 214: 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. 65) scenes.
Page 215: Editing/Copying
Troubleshooting B Turn off and on this unit again. Editing/Copying “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 126) Unable to delete file. Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 130) Unable to create DVD with a DVD writer.
Page 216: Computer
Troubleshooting Computer Screen/Image Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. The LCD monitor is difficult to see. Connect the USB cable correctly. The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under “Backing Up All Files” (A p. 162) direct sunlight.
Page 217: Other Problems
- It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other “Protecting Files” (A p. 130) recording media for storage. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Set the write protect switch of the SD card to off.
Page 218 Troubleshooting Replace the SD card with a new one. INSERT DISC Open the tray of the DVD writer or BD writer (external Blu-ray drive), check RECORDABLE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY LEVEL HAS BEEN and reset the DVD or Blu-ray disc, then close the tray. REACHED Replace the disc in the DVD writer or BD writer (external Blu-ray drive).
Page 219: 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 220: Specifications
Specifications Camera Item Details Item Details Lowest illumination 10 lux (GAIN UP: ON) Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V 2 lux (GAIN UP: AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER) Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V 1 lux (SCENE SELECT: NIGHTALIVE) Power consumption 3.7 W (60i mode, “LIGHT”: “OFF”, MONITOR Flash Recommended shooting distance: Within 2 m...
Page 221: Still Image
Specifications Connectors AC Adapter (AP-V30U) 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, 1.8 A Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω AV output Allowable operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

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