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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Organizing Files ..............70 Manual Recording ..............28 Recording Videos to Discs ..........71 Scene Selection ..............29 JVC Software Licence Agreement ........72 Adjusting Focus Manually ..........30 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ..72 Adjusting Brightness ............31 List of Files and Folders ............ -
Page 3: Beginner's Guide
Beginner's Guide SELF-TIMER ..............82 Troubleshooting SHUTTER MODE .............. 83 Battery Pack ................ 109 IMAGE QUALITY ............... 83 Recording ................109 GAIN UP ................84 Card ..................109 AUTO REC ................ 84 Playback ................109 Manual Settings Menu ............85 Editing/Copying .............. -
Page 4: Recording
Beginner's Guide Recording Playback Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De- Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De- ● ● tailed User Guide. tailed User Guide. -
Page 5: Shooting Tips
Beginner's Guide Shooting Tips Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording Stable Images ~ Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children. By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute expressions clearly. -
Page 6: Useful Shooting Techniques
Useful Shooting Techniques Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles Holiday Season/Christmas of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is slightly drunk from champagne! Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas. -
Page 7: Wedding
Useful Shooting Techniques Wedding Finding the Presents Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next morning. Discussing and Planning Before the Event Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their pillow is a Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with recording opportunity not to be missed. -
Page 8: Travel
■ AC Adapter The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 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 Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the camcorder for battery charging. Using Pan at the Places of Interest You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you plan to use the camcorder for recording at night.
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Page 10: Amusement Park
Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park 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 camcorder to a waste. -
Page 11: 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-V30M Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. ● It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. - Page 12 Getting Started...
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Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack
It goes out when charging is finished. CAUTION: Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety ● and performance can not be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack) ●... -
Page 14: Grip Adjustment
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Removing the Strap ① Flip the grip belt over. While pressing A, pull B and remove the strap. ② Adjust the length of the belt. ● ③ Fasten the grip belt. Attaching the Strap CAUTION: Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly. ●... -
Page 15: Inserting An Sd Card (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms230)
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. "Types of Usable SD Card" （A P.16） "Approximate Video Recording Time"... -
Page 16: Inserting An Sd Card (Gz-Ms215/Gz-Ms210)
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-MS215/GZ-MS210) Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted, recordings can be continued on the oth- er card even if one card is full. "Types of Usable SD Card"... -
Page 17: 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 Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 18: Changing The Display Language
Getting Started Changing the Display Language Using the Slider The language on the display can be changed. Slide the ball of your finger along the slider for smooth operations. While the slider is being pressed, the cursor moves automatically. Touch D to display the menu. Fine operations such as moving the cursor one by one can be performed by touching the slider. -
Page 19: Holding This Unit
Getting Started Holding this Unit Tripod Mounting When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent This unit can be mounted on a tripod. This is useful for preventing cam- camera shake. era shake and recording from the same position. To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw ●... -
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 trav- The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. el destination in “AREA SETTING”... -
Page 21: Setting Daylight Saving Time
Getting Started Optional Accessories Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Product Name Description Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 22: Recording
Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- to mode. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. Display Icon Description Recording Press the G/H button to switch the recording... -
Page 23: Zooming
Make a backup of important recorded data ● 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. NOTE: Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a ●... -
Page 24: Reducing Camera Shake
Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Reducing Camera Shake When DIS is turned on, camera shake during recording can be effectively You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- reduced. to mode. Open the lens cover. The setting of DIS switches with every touch. - Page 25 Recording Display Icon Description Recording Press the G/H button to switch the recording mode Mode between G (Auto) and H (Manual). Image Size Displays the icon of the image size. The setting of image size cannot be changed. ● Image Quality Displays the icon of the “IMAGE QUALITY”...
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Page 26: Zooming
Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording NOTE: Only optical zoom is available in the still image recording mode. ● Operation But- Description T/W Zoom Functions as the zoom lever. "Zooming" （A P.27） Quick Review Enables the most recently captured still image to be viewed. -
Page 27: Checking The Captured Image Immediately
Recording Manual Recording Checking the Captured Image Immediately You can check the most recently captured images while in the recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using mode. (Quick Review) the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. Select video or still image mode. -
Page 28: Scene Selection
Recording EFFECT Images that look like old photographs or black-and- ● Scene Selection white movies can be taken. "Recording with Effects (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230)" （A Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the P.33） most suitable settings. TELE MAC- Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 29: Adjusting Focus Manually
Recording *The image is only an impression. Setting Effect Adjusting Focus Manually NIGHT Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing when the surrounding is dark. is desired. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. -
Page 30: Adjusting Brightness
Recording Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images. ● Adjusting Brightness Setting Shutter Speed You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 31: Setting White Balance
Recording Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images. ● Setting Backlight Compensation Setting White Balance You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 32: Setting Metering Area
Recording Setting Metering Area Recording with Effects (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard. You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a differ- ent atmosphere from the usual recording. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 33: Taking Close-Up Shots
Recording Registering Files to Events Before Record- Taking Close-up Shots You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when recording. Select video mode. *The image is only an impression. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 34: Taking Videos In Youtube Format
Recording Taking Videos in YouTube Format Uploading Videos You can upload your videos to YouTube using the provided software "Ev- You can share your enjoyable memories with family and friends easily by erio MediaBrowser". posting your videos on the video sharing website YouTube. Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC. -
Page 35: Taking Videos In Itunes Format
Recording Taking Videos in iTunes Format Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RE- CORDING) By recording with the EXPORT setting turned on, you can transfer the videos to Apple's software "iTunes" when this unit is connected to a PC. This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a "LIB."... - Page 36 Recording Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTER- Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTER- Takes a frame at 2-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed.
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Page 37: Recording Automatically By Sensing Movements (Auto Rec)
Recording The rest are all set to “AUTO”. Recording Automatically by Sensing Move- Digital zoom, DIS, self-timer, and continuous shooting are not available ● ments (AUTO REC) after AUTO REC is set. AUTO REC cannot be used together with TIME-LAPSE RECORDING. ●... -
Page 38: Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power
Recording Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power You can check the remaining video recording time on the built-in memory and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Press the M button. Display the remaining recording time. The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording ●... - Page 39 Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality Built-In Memory Built-In Memory SDHC Card 4 GB SDHC Card 8 GB SDHC Card 16 GB SDHC Card 32 GB (GZ-MS250) (GZ-MS230) ULTRA FINE 7 h 30 m 1 h 50 m 56 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 30 m...
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Page 40: Playback
Make a backup of important recorded data ● 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. Checking the Recording Date and Other Information Press M. -
Page 41: Checking The Content Of Videos Quickly
Playback Checking the Content of Videos Quickly Playing a Video with Defective Management Information You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback). Plays videos with defective management information. This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly. Select the playback mode. -
Page 42: Playing Back Still Images
Playback Playing Back Still Images During Index Screen Display You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index Display Description screen (thumbnail display). Starts playback of the selected file. The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR IM- AGE”... -
Page 43: Searching For A Specific Video/Still Image
Playback Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image Date Search You can search and play videos or still images according to recording When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is dif- dates. ficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want. -
Page 44: Event And Date Search
Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV Event and Date Search You can search and play videos according to events and recording dates. By connecting the supplied AV cable to the video terminal, videos can be The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR played back on a TV. -
Page 45: Playing Back Playlists
Playback Playing Back Playlists Unnatural Displays on TV Play back the playlists that you have created. Trouble Action Select the playback mode. Images do not appear on the Disconnect the cable and connect ● TV properly. again. Turn off and on this unit again. ●... -
Page 46: Editing
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording media is running out. The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.47） "Deleting Selected Files"... -
Page 47: Deleting Selected Files
Editing Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. CAUTION: Deleted files cannot be restored. ● Select the playback mode. Select “YES” and touch C. Select video or still image mode. After deleting, touch C. ● NOTE: Touch D to display the menu. When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes. -
Page 48: Deleting All Files
Editing Protecting Files Deleting All Files Deletes all files. Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. CAUTION: "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.49） Deleted files cannot be restored. ● "Protecting Selected Files" （A P.50） "Protecting All Files" （A P.51） Select the playback mode. -
Page 49: Protecting Selected Files
Editing Check that it is the file to protect, select “YES” and touch C. Protecting Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. Select the playback mode. The file to protect appears on this screen. ● Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to select the previous or next ●... -
Page 50: Protecting All Files
Editing Protecting All Files Releasing Protection of All Files Protects all files. Releases protection of all files. Select the playback mode. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 51: Changing Event Registration Of Videos
Editing Changing Event Registration of Videos Find your recorded videos for playback easily by registering them to suit- able items from the list of various events. "Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" （A P.52） "Changing the Event of the Selected Files" （A P.53） NOTE: You can also register files to events before recording if the content has ●... -
Page 52: Changing The Event Of The Selected Files
Editing Select the last file of the range and touch C. Changing the Event of the Selected Files Changes the event of multiple files by specifying a range. Select the playback mode. Select a new event and touch C. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 53: 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 Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded vid- Select the playback mode. -
Page 54: Capturing Videos For Uploading To Youtube
Editing Touch C to resume playback. ● Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube "Playing Back Videos" （A P.41） Touch C to pause playback, then touch SET to set the point to stop Capture and copy a part of a recorded video (maximum 10 minutes) for copying. -
Page 55: Preparing Videos To Transfer To Itunes
Editing Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes Set EXPORT attributes to the recorded videos by adding a "LIB." mark. When EXPORT attributes are set, the videos can be registered to iTunes easily using the supplied software on a PC. Select the playback mode. Resume playback after setting the start point. -
Page 56: Creating Playlists From The Recorded Videos
Editing Creating Playlists from the Recorded Vid- A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones is called a playlist. By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the order you like. The original video file remains even when it is registered to a playlist. -
Page 57: Creating Playlists By Group
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Creating Playlists by Group Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to group. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ●... -
Page 58: Creating Playlists By Date
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Creating Playlists by Date Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ●... -
Page 59: Creating Playlists By Event
Editing Select the date to add to playlist and touch C. Creating Playlists by Event Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to events and re- cording dates. Select the playback mode. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ●... -
Page 60: Editing Playlists
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Editing Playlists You can change the content of a created playlist. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ●... -
Page 61: Deleting Playlists
Editing After deleting is complete, the screen returns to the delete playlist se- ● lection screen. Deleting Playlists After deleting, touch D. ● Delete the playlists that you have created. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT PLAYLIST”... -
Page 62: Copying
Copying Copying Files to Card (GZ-MS250/GZ- MS230) You can copy videos and still images to another SD card. "Copying All Files" （A P.63） "Copying Selected Files" （A P.64） Copying All Files Select “YES” and touch C. Copies all videos and still images to another media. Select the playback mode. -
Page 63: Copying Selected Files
Copying Copying Selected Files Copies selected videos and still images to another media. Select the playback mode. A check mark appears on the selected file. ● To remove the check mark, touch C again. After selecting all the files to copy, touch “EXEC”. Select video or still image mode. -
Page 64: Moving Files (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms230)
Copying Moving Files (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) You can move videos and still images to another SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). -
Page 65: Moving Selected Files
Copying Select the desired file and touch C. Moving Selected Files Moves selected videos and still images to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Select the playback mode. A check mark appears on the selected file. ●... -
Page 66: Dubbing Files To A Dvd Recorder Or Vcr
Copying Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, ● etc. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds or more to turn off the ●... -
Page 67: Copying To Windows Pc
(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/ For details on how to upload to Youtube or transfer files to iTunes, refer to "MediaBrowser Help" in the "Help" menu of Everio MediaBrowser. ● Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Right-click on “Computer”... -
Page 68: Backing Up All Files
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 The USB MENU appears. ● China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Select “BACK UP” and touch C. Home- http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ page Delete unwanted videos before making backup. ● It takes time to back up many videos. "Deleting Unwanted Files" （A P.47）... -
Page 69: Organizing Files
Display the month of the files to organize. Other Countries in Europe (English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Home- http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ page Create a user list. A new user list is added to the user list library. ● Click on the recording day. -
Page 70: Recording Videos To Discs
Other Countries in Europe (English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Home- http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ page Select the method of file selection. If you select “Select all files displayed”", only the displayed videos are ● copied to the DVD. -
Page 71: Jvc Software Licence Agreement
The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, (g) consisting unpublished "Commercial Computer Software" as those Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the follow- items are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licenced to You with the ing. -
Page 72: List Of Files And Folders
Copying When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, ● they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. The USB MENU appears. ● Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and touch C. Close the Everio MediaBrowser program, if it starts. ●... -
Page 73: 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 iMovie'08, Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. '09 (video) or iPhoto (still image). Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. To verify the system requirements, select "About This Mac"... -
Page 74: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Operating the Menu Use the slider and operation buttons to set the menu. The menu differs according to the mode in use. ● Touch D to display the menu. Select the desired menu and touch C. Select the desired setting and touch C. NOTE: To close the menu, touch D. -
Page 75: 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. Setting Details MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. -
Page 76: Light (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms230/Gz-Ms215)
Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230/GZ-MS215) VIDEO QUALITY Turns on/off the light. Sets the video quality. Setting Details Setting Details Does not light up. ULTRA FINE Enables recording in the best picture quality. AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. FINE Enables recording in high picture quality. -
Page 77: Zoom
Menu Settings ZOOM GAIN UP Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Setting Details 39x/OPTICAL Enables zooming up to 39x. Deactivates the function. 45x/DYNAMIC Enables zooming up to 45x. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. -
Page 78: Auto Switch Rec Media
Menu Settings AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA SELECT ASPECT RATIO Switches to another recording media to continue recording when the re- Recording with aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3 can be performed. maining space on the current recording media runs out. Setting Details Recording may be slightly disrupted due to time lag when switching ●... -
Page 79: Wind Cut
Menu Settings WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Activates the function. Displaying the Item Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “WIND CUT” and touch C. -
Page 80: 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. Setting Details MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. -
Page 81: Light (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms230/Gz-Ms215)
Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230/GZ-MS215) SELF-TIMER Turns on/off the light. It is convenient to use the 10-second self-timer when taking a group pho- Setting Details Using the 2-second self-timer also helps to prevent camera shake caused Does not light up. by pressing the SNAPSHOT button. Setting Details AUTO... -
Page 82: Shutter Mode
Menu Settings SHUTTER MODE IMAGE QUALITY Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Sets the image quality. Setting Details Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. FINE Enables recording in high picture quality, but number of recordable images becomes lesser. CONTINUOUS Records still images continuously while the SHOOTING... -
Page 83: Gain Up
Menu Settings GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. NOTE: Setting can be adjusted separately for videos. ● "GAIN UP(Video)" （A P.78） Displaying the Item Select still image mode. -
Page 84: Manual Settings Menu
Menu Settings Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. NOTE: They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. ● Setting Details SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. "Scene Selection" （A P.29） FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. -
Page 85: Playback Menu (Video)
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.47） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.48） "Deleting All Files" （A P.49） SEARCH Refines the index screen of videos according to group, recording date, or event. "Group Search"... -
Page 86: Delete
Menu Settings DELETE MOVE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) Deletes unwanted videos. Moves files to another media. Operating Details Operating Details "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.47） "Moving All Files" （A P.65） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.48） "Moving Selected Files" （A P.66） "Deleting All Files" （A P.49） PROTECT/CANCEL SEARCH Protects files from being deleted accidently. -
Page 87: On-Screen Display
Menu Settings ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details No display at all. DISPLAY ALL Displays everything. DISPLAY DATE ONLY Displays the date only. Displaying the Item Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 88: Playback Menu (Still Image)
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Still Image) You can delete or look for specific still images. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted still images. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.47） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.48） "Deleting All Files" （A P.49） SEARCH DATE You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates. -
Page 89: Slide Show Effects
Menu Settings PROTECT/CANCEL SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Protects files from being deleted accidently. Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback. Operating Details Setting Details "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.49） "Protecting Selected Files" （A P.50） SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. "Protecting All Files"... -
Page 90: On-Screen Display
Menu Settings ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details No display at all. DISPLAY ALL Displays everything. DISPLAY DATE ONLY Displays the date only. Displaying the Item Select the playback mode. Select still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 91: Display Settings Menu
Menu Settings Display Settings Menu You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc. Setting Details LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed. "Changing the Display Language" （A P.19） DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE"... -
Page 92: Lcd Backlight
Menu Settings LCD BACKLIGHT Sets the brightness of the backlight of the monitor. Setting Details BRIGHTER Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. STANDARD Helps to save battery life when selected. AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “BRIGHTER” when using outdoors and to “STANDARD”... -
Page 93: Basic Settings Menu
Menu Settings Basic Settings Menu You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc. Setting Details DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. "DEMO MODE" （A P.95） AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. "AUTO POWER OFF"... -
Page 94: Demo Mode
Menu Settings DEMO MODE AUTO POWER OFF Starts playback of the demo mode which introduces the features of this Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. unit. Setting Details Setting Details Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 Deactivates the function. -
Page 95: Operation Sound
Menu Settings OPERATION SOUND RECORD BUTTON Turns on or off the operation sound. Displays the "REC" button on the LCD monitor and enables it to be used as the START/STOP button. Setting Details Setting Details Turns off the operation sound. No display. -
Page 96: Quick Restart
Enables recording to be performed immediately when the LCD monitor is Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. opened. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing Setting Details will be provided on the homepage.) -
Page 97: Connection Settings Menu
Menu Settings Connection Settings Menu You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder. Setting Details DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. "DISPLAY ON TV" （A P.98） VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT"... -
Page 98: Media Settings Menu
Menu Settings Media Settings Menu You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting Details REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording/playback media of videos. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230)" （A P.99） VIDEO SLOT SELECTION Sets the recording/playback SD slot of videos. "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS215/GZ-MS210)"... -
Page 99: Rec Media For Image (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS215/GZ-MS210) Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details Setting Details BUILT-IN MEMORY Records still images to the camcorder's built-in SLOT A Records still images to the SD card in slot A. -
Page 100: Format Built-In Mem. (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the built-in memory. Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the built-in memory. FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGE- Deletes all files on the internal memory and resets FILE + MANAGE-... -
Page 101: Erase All Data (Gz-Ms250/Gz-Ms230)
Menu Settings ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “ERASE ALL DATA” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. After deleting the data, touch C. -
Page 102: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Rear Lens/Lens Cover Zoom/Volume Lever Do not touch the lens and lens cover. ● During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. ● Light During playback (index screen): Changes the number of images to dis- ● play. Turn on the light when shooting in dark places. ●... -
Page 103: Bottom
Names of Parts Bottom Interior Tripod Mounting Hole "Tripod Mounting" （A P.20） Speaker Outputs audio sound during video playback. SD Card Slot ● Insert an optional SD card. ● L (Play) Button "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230)" （A P.16） Switches between the recording and playback modes. ●... -
Page 104: Lcd Monitor
Names of Parts LCD Monitor Slider LASER TOUCH OPERATION Selects items or images from the menu or index screen. ● "Using the Operation Buttons" （A P.19） LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. ● Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. ●... -
Page 105: Indications On The Lcd Monitor
Indications on the LCD monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording Recording Mode Video Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.104） "Taking Videos in Auto Mode" （A P.23） "Manual Recording" （A P.28） UPLOAD Recording Effect "Taking Videos in YouTube Format" （A P.35） "Recording with Effects (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230)"... -
Page 106: Still Image Recording
Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Recording Video Playback Video Mode Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.104） "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.104） Time-Lapse Recording Focus "Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)" （A P.36） "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode"... -
Page 107: Still Image Playback
Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Playback Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.104） Folder Number File Number Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" （A P.43） Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230)" （A P.100） "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS215/GZ-MS210)" （A P.100） Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power"... -
Page 108: Troubleshooting
If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and Unable to copy to SD card. -
Page 109: Editing/Copying
(If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhaus- The LCD monitor is difficult to see. ted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) "Clock Setting" （A P.18） The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. - Page 110 Troubleshooting MS215/GZ-MS210) of the media settings menu. (All data on the built-in memory or SD card will be deleted.) DATA DELETION ERROR (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230) Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW "ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230)" （A P.102） Turn off this unit, and turn it on again.
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Page 111: 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. ●... -
Page 112: Specifications
Specifications Camera Still Image Item Details Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Format JPEG standard Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V Extension .JPG Power consumption 1.5 W (when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “LCD Image size 832 ×... - Page 113 0110MNH-SW-OT © 2010 Victor Company of Japan, Limited...