JVC GZ-MS95AH Manual

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EN
MEMORY CAMCORDER
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this
camcorder. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in pages 2
and 3 to ensure safe use of this
product.
GUIDEBOOK
LYT2053-002B-M
GZ-MS95AH

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Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
• If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it
down and unplug it immediately. Continue using
the camcorder or AC Adapter under these
conditions could lead to fire or electric shock.
Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the malfunction yourself.
•To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
•When you are not using the AC adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
•In certain areas, use the conversion plug
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
NOTES:
•The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
•The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
•The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
The battery pack and the camcorder with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fire or the Iike.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Trademarks
•Manufactured under licence from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•Windows®is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc.
•YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.
•Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camcorder and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
If this symbol is shown, it is only
valid in the European Union.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord
into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer
wobbly, and then
plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC
outlet.

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Easy Start Guide
Video recording
2
QSelect !(video) mode RSelect recording (REC) mode
[5h56m ]
Playing back
3
QSelect !(video) mode RSelect playback (PLAY) mode
to display thumbnails on the
screen
Preparation
1
QAttach the
battery pack
Charge the Battery
Pack. (Zpg. 17)
SOpen the
lens cover
TOpen the LCD
monitor
The camcorder
turns on
automatically.
BATT.
RInsert an SD
card
Format an SD card
when using it for the
first time. (Zpg. 20)

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CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch
them with your fingernail or with gloves on.
Video recording
SPress the START/STOP button to start recording
Playing back
SSelect the desired file using the touch sensor. And then touch the
OK button to start playback.
SD
•To stop playback
Select L.
LTo view images on TV
(Z pg. 30)
LDon’t forget to make copies
after recording!
(Z pg. 39)
Preparation
UWhen [请设定日期/时间！] (SET
DATE/TIME!) appears, select [是]
(YES) within 10 seconds
(Zpg. 8)
VSet the date and time
(Zpg. 18)
31 1 11 07
2008

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JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT
TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO
READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING
OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM
NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR”
(“Program”) ON YOUR PC.
The right to use the Program is granted by Victor
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on the condition that You agree to the following.
Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You
may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER,
INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM
INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP
You acknowledge that all copyrights and other
intellectual property rights in the Program are
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(1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement,
JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to
use the Program.You may install and use the
Program on a HDD or other storage devices
incorporated in Your PC.
(2) You may make one (1) copy of the Program
solely for your personal backup or archival
purposes.
3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM
(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, revise or modify the Program,
except to the extent that expressly permitted
by applicable law.
(2) You may not copy or use the Program, in
whole or in part, other than as expressly
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the Program, and may not distribute, rent,
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4 LIMITED WARRANTY
JVC warrants that any media in which the
Program is embodied are free from any defects
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JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy
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OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN
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PROGRAM.
JVC Software Licence Agreement

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6 TERM
This Agreement will become effective on the date
when You install and use the Program on Your
machine, and continue to be in effect until the
termination under the following provision.
Should You breach any provision of this
Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement
without giving any notice to You. In this event,
JVC may claim against You for any damages
caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement
be terminated, You must immediately destroy the
Program stored in Your machine (including the
erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no
longer own such Program.
7 EXPORT CONTROL
You agree that You will not ship, transfer or
export the Program or underlying information
and technology to any countries to which Japan
and other relevant countries have initiated an
embargo on such goods.
8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER
If You are an agency of the United States of
America (the “Government”), You acknowledge
JVC’s representation that the Program is
a “Commercial Item” as defined in Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g)
consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer
Software” as those items are used at FAR part
12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same
use rights JVC grants all commercial end users
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
9 GENERAL
(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion
or other alternation of or to this Agreement
will be valid unless reduced to writing and
signed by an authorised representative of
JVC.
(2) If any part of this Agreement is held
invalid by or in conflict with any law having
jurisdiction over this Agreement, the
remaining provisions will remain in full force
and effect.
(3) This Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted under the laws of Japan. The
Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all
disputes which may arise with respect to the
execution, interpretation and performance of
this Agreement.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
NOTE
If You acquired the Program in Germany, the
provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty)
and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be
replaced with those of the German version of this
Agreement.
CAUTIONS:
•Operate this equipment according to the
operating procedures described in this manual.
•Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any
other CD-ROM to run this software.
•Do not attempt to modify this software.
•Changes or modifications not approved by
JVC could void user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
How to handle a CD-ROM
•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror
surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do
not write anything or put a sticker on either
the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM
gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
outward from the centre hole.
•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or
cleaning spray.
•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
You can find the latest information (in
English) on the provided software program
at our world wide web server at http://www.
jvc-victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html

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Read This First!
How to Select an Item Using the Touch Sensor
An example screen in English is used for the guidance below.
LUsing on-screen buttons
(e.g. during playback Zpg. 27)
A
B
A
To select an on-screen button appearing
on the left side, touch the portion of the
sensor next to the on-screen button.
B
To select an on-screen button appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the touch
sensor under the on-screen button you
want to select.
CAUTION
Touch the sensors with your finger. The
sensors do not function if you touch them with
your fingernail or with gloves on.
LSelecting an item from the menu list
(on the menu screen Zpg. 53)
Q
R
MENU
IMAGE QUALITY
GAIN UP
SHUTTER MODE
BASIC SETTINGS
QSlide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
RTouch the OK button.
NOTE
The cursor moves from 1 to 9 on the index
screen when you slide your finger on the
touch sensor.
SD

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Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
Make a trial recording
Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. We
recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording
and the actual recording.
Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly
This camcorder uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference
can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camcorder does not operate correctly, reset
the camcorder. (Zpg. 57)
Precautions on handling batteries
•Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
•If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it
again.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer
•If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camcorder
for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camcorder cannot be repaired.
•Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back
up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.
When Using an SD Card
•Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to
16 GB)
•If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that
had already been recorded.
•MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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Contents
GETTING STARTED
Index ...................................................... 12
Indications on LCD Monitor................. 14
Accessories .......................................... 16
Attaching the core filter to the USB cable.... 16
Necessary Settings before Use........... 17
Charging the Battery Pack...........................17
Date/Time Setting........................................ 18
Language Setting ........................................18
Other Settings....................................... 19
Grip Adjustment........................................... 19
Lens Cover .................................................. 19
Checking the Remaining Battery Power...... 19
Tripod Mounting ........................................... 19
When Using an SD Card ............................. 20
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files..................................... 21
Video Recording.......................................... 21
Still Image Recording .................................. 22
Zooming.......................................................23
Registering Files to Events.......................... 23
Checking the Remaining Space on the SD
card ............................................................24
Recording a Video Clip for Upload .............. 24
Manual Recording ............................... 25
To Change to Manual Recording Mode ....... 25
Backlight Compensation.............................. 25
Manual Setting in Function Menu................ 25
Playing Back Files ................................ 27
Video/Still Image Playback .......................... 27
File Search Function....................................28
To Play Back MPG Files .............................. 29
Watching Images on TV........................ 30
EDITING/PRINTING
Managing Files...................................... 31
Deleting/Protecting Files.............................. 31
Viewing File Information .............................. 32
Changing the Event Registration of Video
Files after Recording .................................. 33
Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) ................... 34
Playlists ................................................. 35
Creating Playlists......................................... 35
Playing Back Playlists..................................36
Other Operations of Playlists....................... 37
Print Setting .......................................... 38
DPOF Print Setting...................................... 38
COPYING
Copying Files ........................................ 39
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files
from the Camcorder ...................................39

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PC OPERATION
File Backup on a Windows®PC ........... 40
System Requirements .................................40
Software Installation ....................................41
Connecting the Camcorder to the PC.......... 43
File Backup on the PC................................. 43
File Backup on the PC without Using
Software .....................................................44
File Upload on a Windows®PC............ 45
File Upload to YouTube™ ............................ 45
Other Windows®PC Operations .......... 46
Playing Back Files on the PC ......................46
Creating a DVD-Video ................................. 47
Getting More Use of the Software ............... 48
File Backup on a Macintosh®.............. 49
System Requirements .................................49
Connecting the Camcorder to the
Macintosh................................................... 49
File Backup on the Macintosh ..................... 50
Folder Structure and Extensions ........ 51
Customer Support Information ........... 52
MENU SETTINGS
Changing the Menu Settings ............... 53
FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting.................................... 57
Warning Indications ............................. 60
Cleaning ................................................ 61
Specifications ....................................... 62
Cautions ................................................ 64
Terms ..................................................... 66
Regarding the Icons in this
Manual
Icon at the top of a page
When there is an icon at the top of a page,
it shows whether the page is related to
videos or still images.
!Page related to videos
#Page related to still images
Icon at the subtitle
!For video mode only
#For still images mode only
On-screen function guide
The on-screen function guide is displayed
at the bottom of the screen during menu
display, etc.
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
CHANGE REGISTERED EVENT
EDIT PLAYLIST
BASIC SETTINGS

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Index
NOTES
•The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
•Power-linked operation
You can also turn the camcorder on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor during the
recording mode.
•Be careful not to cover 4, 6and 8during
shooting.
GETTING STARTED

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Camcorder
!Touch Sensor (Zpg. 8)
#OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (Zpg. 15)
$Menu Button [MENU]
%Power Switch [ ]
(You can turn off the camcorder by
pressing and holding this button.)
&Speaker
(Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (Zpg. 21)
)Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHRG.]
(Blinks when you access files or charge
the battery. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing files.)
*Information Button [INFO] (Zpg. 19, 32)
+Upload/Upload Pre-Record Mode Button
[UPLOAD] (Zpg. 24, 45)
,Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO/
MANUAL] (Zpg. 25)
-Mode Switch [!, #]
.Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/
STOP] (Zpg. 21)
/Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
(Zpg. 22)
0Zoom Lever [W 7,T ,] (Zpg. 23)
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+]
(Zpg. 27)
1DC Jack [DC] (Zpg. 17)
2Audio/Video Jack [AV]
3USB (Universal Serial Bus) Jack [ 2]
(Zpg. 43 and 49)
4Camera Sensor
5Lens Cover (Zpg. 19)
6Lens
7Lens Cover Switch [ =, >] (Zpg. 19)
8Stereo Microphone
9SD Card Slot (Zpg. 20)
:Stud Hole (Zpg. 19)
;Tripod Mounting Socket (Zpg. 19)
<Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Zpg. 17)
=Battery Pack Mount (Zpg. 17)
>Grip Strap (Zpg. 19)

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During both Video and Still Image
Recording
2 0 . 1. 2 0 0 8 16:55
1/250
200X
SD
!Selected Operation Mode Indicator
(Z pg. 25)
4: Auto Mode
3: Manual Mode
#Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z pg. 26)
$Zoom Indicator (Z pg. 23)
%SD card Indicator (Z pg. 20, 56)
&Approximate Zoom Ratio (Z pg. 23)
(White Balance Indicator (Z pg. 26)
)Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(Z pg. 26)
*Battery Indicator (Z pg. 60)
+Date/Time (Z pg. 18)
,Brightness Control Indicator (Z pg. 26)
-Backlight Compensation Indicator
(Z pg. 25)
.Iris Lock Indicator (Z pg. 26)
/± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator
(Z pg. 26)
.: Photometry Area Control Indicator
(Z pg. 26)
0Shutter Speed (Z pg. 26)
During Video Recording Only
!Mode Indicator
#Counter
$Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator
(Appears during UPLOAD REC ON)
(Z pg. 24, 45)
%Picture Quality: B(ULTRA FINE),
C(FINE), D(NORMAL), E(ECONOMY)
(Z pg. 53)
&Remaining Time (Z pg. 21, 63)
(MREC: (Appears during recording.)
(Z pg. 21)
MQ: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
)Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
(Z pg. 54)
*Wind Cut Indicator (Z pg. 54)
+Event Indicator (Z pg. 23)
During Still Image Recording Only
!Mode Indicator
#Focus Indicator (Z pg. 22)
$Image Size
%Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard) (Z pg. 53)
&Remaining Number of Shots (Z pg. 63)
(Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 22)
)Shutter Mode Indicator (Z pg. 53)
*Self-Timer Recording Indicator (Z pg. 53)
Indications on LCD Monitor

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During Video Playback
9:55:01
+ 3
2 0 . 1. 2 0 0 8 16:55
SD
5
!Mode Indicator
#6: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back a playlist.) (Z pg. 36)
¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the event search.) (Z pg. 28)
¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the date search.) (Z pg. 28)
$Picture Quality: B(ULTRA FINE),
C(FINE), D(NORMAL), E(ECONOMY)
(Z pg. 24, 53)
%Counter
&Playback Mode (Z pg. 27)
F: Playback
Q: Pause
K: Forward Search
J: Reverse Search
G: Forward Slow-Motion
E: Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
(SD card Indicator (Z pg. 20, 56)
)Volume Level Indicator
*Battery Indicator (Z pg. 60)
+Date/Time (Z pg. 18)
During Still Image Playback
F
101-0098
2 0 . 1. 2 0 0 8 16:55
SD
!Mode Indicator
#Folder/File Number
$Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 27)
%SD card Indicator (Z pg. 20, 56)
&Battery Indicator (Z pg. 60)
(Date/Time (Z pg. 18)
Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor
Each time you touch the DISP button,
indications on LCD monitor switch as
shown below;
In recording mode:
All indications/Indications for selected
functions
In playback mode:
All indications/Only date and time/
No indications

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Accessories
or
AC Adapter
AP-V14E/V20M
Power Cord Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Audio/Video Cable USB Cable
(Zpg. 43 and 49)
CD-ROM
(Zpg. 41, 48)
Core Filter
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable
Attach the core filter to the USB cable. The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of
the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.
Release the stopper. 3 cm
Wind once.

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Be sure to configure the following three
settings before use.
Charging the Battery Pack
1Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack.battery pack.
Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.
Bottom of the Camcorder
BATT.
3Connect the AC adapter.
•The charge lamp blinks to indicate charging
has started.
•When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished. Unplug the AC adapter (or
the power cord) from the AC outlet and
disconnect the AC adapter from the
camcorder.
LTo detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (Zstep 2), then
remove the battery pack.
LTo check the remaining battery power
See page 19.
NOTES
•You can also use the camcorder with just
the AC adapter.
•Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.
Necessary Settings before Use
DC Jack
Charge
lamp
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)

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Language Setting
The language on the display can be changed.
1Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
2Touch the MENU button.
3Select [BASIC SETTINGS] (基本设置).
4Select [LANGUAGE].
AUTO POWER OFF
5Select the desired language.
AUTO POWER OFF
LTo return to the previous screen
Select @.
LTo quit the screen
Touch the MENU button.
Date/Time Setting
1Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
2When [SET DATE/TIME!] (请设定日
期/时间！) appears, select [YES] [是]
within 10 seconds.
If you do not select within 10 seconds, the
screen disappears. In such case, press the
power button ( ) and turn the camcorder
on again.
3Set the date and time.
DATE TIME
CLOCK ADJUST
31 1 11 07
2008
Repeat this step to input the day, month,
year, hour and minute.
4Touch the OK button to finish.
LTo change the date and time
1) Touch the MENU button.
2) Select [BASIC SETTINGS] (基本设置),
and then [CLOCK ADJUST] (时钟设定).
3) Set the date and time.
LTo return to the previous screen
Select @.
LTo quit the screen
Touch the MENU button.
You have now finished configuring the
necessary settings.
LTo use the camcorder right away
See page 21.
LTo configure other settings
See page 19.
Necessary Settings before Use (Continued)

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Other Settings
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
Lens Cover
When not using the camcorder, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
Open the lens cover
Close the lens cover
NOTE
Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Preparation:
•Attach the battery pack.
•Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
For !mode:
Press the INFO button twice or the INFO
button and then select ;.
For #mode:
Press the INFO button.
INFO
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LTo return to the normal screen
Press the INFO button again.
NOTES
•If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,
there may be a problem with your battery.
In such a case, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
•The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
•Pressing INFO button while connecting to
PC may launch DVD dubbing.
Tripod Mounting
Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then lock it in place.
NOTE
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camcorder.
Bottom of the
Camcorder

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When Using an SD Card
•Operations are confirmed on the following
SD cards.
Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC
card
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD
card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB
to 16 GB)
•If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
•MultiMediaCards are not supported.
•Cards used to record video on this
camcorder cannot be played back on other
devices.
•Some card readers (including internal card
readers in PCs) may not be able to support
SDHC format. If you use an SDHC card for
recording and encounter any reading error,
the card reader you are using, might be a
non-SDHC supported device. Please use
the camcorder or other SDHC compatible
devices to access the card.
QInsert an SD card
Preparation:
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.
1Open the SD card cover.
Bottom of the
Camcorder
2Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
Clipped Edge
3Close the SD card cover.
LTo remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
NOTES
•Insert and remove the SD card only while
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on
the card may be corrupted.
•Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.
RFormat an SD card when using it for
the first time
This will also ensure stable speed and
operation when accessing the SD card.
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format
the card. (Zpg. 56)
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