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GZ-R460
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  • Page 1 CAMCORDER Detailed User Guide GZ-R460 C8B5_R460_US_EN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting via the AV Connector ........61 Table of Contents Editing Getting Started Deleting Unwanted Files ............63 Verifying the Accessories ............3 Deleting the Currently Displayed File ......... 63 Turning on this Unit ..............4 Deleting Selected Files ............63 Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) ......

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description AC Adapter AC-V11U Charges this unit. Attach the charging adapter cable to the tip of the cord.

  • Page 4: Turning On This Unit

    Stop using the unit underwater if there are damages to the cover, etc. and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Do not apply excessive force when opening/closing the terminal cover.

  • Page 5: Charging

    (when the provided AC adapter is used) When the recording time becomes extremely short even when the battery is fully charged, the battery needs to be replaced. For details on replacing the built-in battery (subject to a fee), consult the nearest JVC service center. Caution : There are certain specifications for a USB rechargeable device.

  • Page 6: Quad Proof

    Stop using the unit underwater if there are damages to the cover, etc. compliant with MIL- to +40°C (14°F to and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest service center. STD-810F Method; 104°F) Use within a water depth of 5 m (16.4 ft) and a duration of 1 hour.
  • Page 7 Getting Started Maintenance after Use Other Precautions After using underwater or in dusty places, rinse the camera with water Do not leave the camera under low temperature in cold climates or under immediately and dry it completely. high temperature above 40 °C (such as under direct sunlight, inside a vehicle in the hot sun, or near a heater).

  • Page 8: Grip Adjustment

    Getting Started Grip Adjustment Attaching the Core Filter Attach a core filter to the AV cable that is connected to this unit. The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices. 3 cm Release the stopper Wind once To be connected to this unit A Open the belt...

  • Page 9: Inserting An Sd Card

    Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Removing the Card Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. 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.

  • Page 10: Using The Touch Screen

    Getting Started Memo : Using the Touch Screen This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card (even if the card is inserted in The LCD monitor of this unit is a touch panel which enables operations by an adapter).

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Touch Screen

    Getting Started Adjusting the Touch Screen Tap “OK”. Adjust the response position when the touch screen is touched. Tap “MENU”. COMPLETED Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. MENU Caution : ≪PLAY Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment Tap “SETUP”.

  • Page 12: Names Of Buttons And Functions On The Lcd Monitor

    Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) The following screens are displayed during A video and B still image modes. 00:01:23 00:12:34 Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) When this unit is not operated for a certain period of time, the operation buttons on the LCD monitor disappear automatically.
  • Page 13 Getting Started Playback Screen (Still Image) Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Display ≪REC When this unit is not operated for a certain period of time, the operation A/B (Video/Still Image) Mode Button buttons on the LCD monitor disappear automatically. Tap on the screen Switches between A video and B still image modes.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Menu screen (recording mode) Menu screen (playback mode) TOP MENU TOP MENU RECORD PLAYBACK SETUP EDIT SETTING SETTING CONNECTION CONNECTION SETUP SETTINGS SETTINGS SILENT Button SILENT Button “Using the Silent Mode” (A p. 22) “Using the Silent Mode” (A p. 22) INFO.

  • Page 15: Clock Setting

    Getting Started Clock Setting Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “DATE & TIME” from the menu. “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on the unit for the first time Tap “MENU”. or when the unit has not been used for a prolonged period. Set the clock before recording.

  • Page 16: Changing The Display Language

    Getting Started Changing the Display Language Select the region where you live and tap “SAVE”. DATE & TIME/AREA The language on the display can be changed. Tap “MENU”. SAVE Time difference between the selected city and the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is displayed. MENU ≪PLAY Tap 0 or 1 to select the city name.

  • Page 17: 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 (or monopod). This is useful for camera shake. preventing camera shake and recording from the fixed position. To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn the screws until they are fastened firmly.

  • Page 18: Using This Unit Overseas

    Getting Started Using this Unit Overseas Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. destination in “AREA SETTING”...

  • Page 19: Setting Daylight Saving Time

    Getting Started Setting Daylight Saving Time Optional Accessories When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “DATE & TIME”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Product Name Description Tap “MENU”. HDMI Mini Cable Allows viewing in high picture quality when VX-HD310 connected to a TV.

  • Page 20: Recording

    Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications for Video Recording With Intelligent Auto recording, the camera automatically adjusts the settings such as brightness and focus to suit the shooting conditions. 10:10 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 21 Recording Scenes of Intelligent Auto Operation Buttons for Video Recording Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. Allows people to be captured naturally. Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. Records while focusing on a near object. Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors.
  • Page 22 LCD DARKENED - Once deleted, recorded contents (data), including data loss due to AND SOUND OFF malfunctions in this unit, cannot be restored. Please be forewarned. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Memo : OPERATION SOUND OFF Check that the remaining recording time in the media is sufficient before you start recording.

  • Page 23: Capturing Still Images During Video Recording

    Recording Capturing Still Images During Video Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Still images can be captured by tapping the A button while in the video mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the P (standby or recording).
  • Page 24 Recording Scenes of Intelligent Auto Indications During Still Image Recording Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. 10:10 Allows people to be captured naturally. Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. [6630] Records while focusing on a near object. MENU ≪PLAY Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp...
  • Page 25 Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Using the Silent Mode The Silent mode is a function for turning off the operation sound. The screen can also be dimmed depending on the setting. Use this mode to record quietly in events such as recitals, presentations etc. When “SILENT MODE”...

  • Page 26: Zooming

    Recording Zooming Zoom Memory The zoom position can be stored by the Zoom Memory icon (WT) on the The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. touch screen. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. Storing Method Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.

  • Page 27: Manual Recording

    Recording Manual Recording Tap the item to set manually. RECORD SETTING In situations where you are unable to recording properly using Intelligent Auto recording, you can change the settings and record using manual recording. Open the LCD monitor. For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording Menu”.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Focus Manually (Focus)

    Recording Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS) Tap “MANUAL”. Adjust the focus manually when you are unable to focus clearly using FOCUS Intelligent Auto or when you want to lock the focus. Select the Manual recording mode. AUTO MANUAL Adjust the focus. ≪PLAY If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Brightness

    Recording Adjusting Brightness Tap “MANUAL”. You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Select the Manual recording mode. AUTO MANUAL Adjust the brightness value. ≪PLAY If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 30: Setting Backlight Compensation

    Recording Setting Backlight Compensation Tap “ON” or “ADVANCE”. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to BACKLIGHT COMP. backlight. Select the Manual recording mode. ADVANCE “ADVANCE” is designed to perform more effective backlight compensation. Choose this when the backlight compensation is not adjusted appropriately by “ON”.

  • Page 31: Setting White Balance

    Recording Setting White Balance Select the white balance setting. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. AUTO Select the Manual recording mode. You can either tap the icon, or select the item using the “0” “1” button and tap “SET”.

  • Page 32: Taking Close-Up Shots (Tele Macro)

    Recording Taking Close-up Shots (TELE MACRO) Tap “TELE MACRO”. You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function even RECORD SETTING when the unit is at the telephoto zoom setting. Tap L to exit the menu. *The image is only an impression.

  • Page 33: Shooting Under Water

    Recording Shooting under Water Tap q or r. Perform the following settings to shoot underwater. AUTO Setting the White Balance to Underwater Mode Corrects the color when shooting underwater to record more natural images. Select from the following two settings depending on the color of the water at the shooting location.

  • Page 34: Recording With Effects (Recording Effect)

    Recording Recording with Effects (RECORDING Tap “SCREEN LOCK”. EFFECT) The L button appears. You can add and record various effects to videos or still images. Once setting is done, you can easily record images that are suitable for each image. Type of Effect Description of Effect Captures film-like monochrome images by...

  • Page 35: Recording Images Like An Old Black And White Photo (Grainy Monochrome)

    Recording Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo Tap “GRAINY MONOCHROME”. (GRAINY MONOCHROME) RECORDING EFFECT Captures film-like monochrome images by increasing the contrast of mid- level brightness and emphasizing the rough grainy feel on the image. Open the LCD monitor. BABY GRAINY FOOD...

  • Page 36: Recording Food Images (Food)

    Recording Recording Food Images (FOOD) Tap “FOOD”. Captures food images such that the food looks appetizing even under RECORDING EFFECT fluorescent lighting in homes by changing the colors to warm-colors and deepening the colors. Open the LCD monitor. BABY GRAINY FOOD MONOCHROME Tap L to exit the menu.

  • Page 37: Recording Images Of A Baby (Baby)

    Recording Recording Images of a Baby (BABY) Tap “BABY”. Captures a soft and gentle image by lightening the skin tone while retaining RECORDING EFFECT the reddish hue, enhancing the skin beautifying effect as well as smoothing the appearance of the skin. Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 38: Capturing Subjects Clearly (Touch Priority Ae/Af)

    Recording Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY Tap the desired setting. AE/AF) TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. COLOR This function is available for both videos and still images. TRACKING Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 39: Reducing Camera Shake

    Recording Memo : Reducing Camera Shake When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set, “FOCUS” will be set to “AUTO” automatically. When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can Tap the selected position (face/color/area) again to cancel the setting. be effectively reduced.

  • Page 40: Recording At Intervals (Time-Lapse Recording)

    Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE Setting Details RECORDING) b OFF Deactivates image stabilizer. This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long Reduces camera shake under normal a ON period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain shooting conditions.
  • Page 41 Recording Time-Lapse Setting Tap to select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds). The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Setting Details 5SEC Deactivates the function. INTERVAL 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times 1SEC 20SEC...

  • Page 42: Recording Video With Still Image Displayed In Sub Screen (Still Image Composite Recording)

    Recording Recording Video with Still Image Displayed Press the START/STOP button, or tap the A button to capture a still image for the sub screen. in Sub Screen (Still Image Composite Recording) SHOOT A STILL IMAGE SHOOT A STILL IMAGE Displaying a captured still image in the sub screen before video recording and recording the image during video recording.

  • Page 43: Using The Self-Timer

    Recording Using the Self-timer Tap “SELF-TIMER”. RECORD SETTING You can record video or still image using the self-timer. This is useful when taking a video or still image that includes the photographer. The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button when taking a still image.
  • Page 44 Recording Using the Self-timer in Still Image Mode Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”. Open the LCD monitor. SELF-TIMER 10SEC 2SEC Take a still image. A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts. To stop the self-timer, press the START/STOP button again. Memo : The START/STOP button on this unit cannot be used to adjust the focus Check if the recording mode is B.

  • Page 45: Recording At A Fixed Interval And Playing Back Repeatedly

    Recording Recording at a Fixed Interval and Playing Tap “SET”. Back Repeatedly SELF-CHECK REC/PLAY After recording for a specified duration, this unit automatically plays back the scene and then repeats the recording process and the playback process over and over again. This can be used to check a sports form or dance form. The recorded scene can also be deleted automatically depending on the setting.

  • Page 46: Recording Videos With Date And Time

    Recording Recording Videos with Date and Time Select the type of clock with 0 or 1, and tap “SET”. You can record videos together with the date and time. Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display. (The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.) Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 47: Recording Videos With Time Counter

    Recording Recording Videos with Time Counter You can take a video with a stopwatch recorded. You can start, stop and reset the stopwatch as with any stopwatch. This can be used to record sports video. (The recorded time counter cannot be deleted afterward.) Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 48: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    Recording Checking the Remaining Recording Time Display the remaining battery power and the remaining recording time. Memo : The remaining battery power and the remaining recording time are estimates. The remaining recording time is displayed only during video mode. The remaining recording time is displayed for the recording media that is currently selected.
  • Page 49 Recording time may differ depending on the shooting environment and usage. When the recording time becomes extremely short even when the battery is fully charged, the battery needs to be replaced. For details on replacing the built-in battery (subject to a fee), consult the nearest JVC service center.

  • Page 50: Playback

    Tap the file (image). malfunctions in this unit, cannot be restored. Please be forewarned. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject to be analyzed. Therefore, it may not be returned.
  • Page 51 Playback Operation Buttons for Video Playback During Video Playback During Index Screen Display 0:01:23 0:12:34 MENU ≪REC ≪REC When this unit is not operated, the operation buttons on the touch screen disappear automatically. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again.
  • Page 52 Playback Memo : Deletes the currently displayed video. Tap or drag on the operation area of the touch screen. The recording date and time can be displayed on the screen during Enlarges the displayed video. playback. Tap the position of the image you want to (A p.

  • Page 53: Checking The Recording Date And Other Information

    Playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information Tap C. You can see the recording information of the recorded videos. TOP MENU Open the LCD monitor. PLAYBACK EDIT SETTING CONNECTION SETUP SETTINGS Tap L to exit the menu. You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file. DATE/TIME PB TIME 00:10:00...

  • Page 54: Time Counter Playback

    Playback TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK Set “TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK” to ON. A time counter that can be reset can be displayed during playback. TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK This can be used to play sports video. Open the LCD monitor. Tap on the file to start playback. Check if the recording mode is A.

  • Page 55: Digest Playback

    Playback DIGEST PLAYBACK Tap to select a date for Digest Playback. You can play back a digest of recorded videos (Digest Playback). SELECT DATE This is useful for checking the content of videos quickly. Open the LCD monitor. NEXT After selecting a date, tap “NEXT”. When “ALL”...

  • Page 56: Playback Other File

    Playback PLAYBACK OTHER FILE Digest playback stops automatically, or display the next screen by tapping “MENU”. The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not 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 defective management information.

  • Page 57: Playing Back Still Images

    Playback Playing Back Still Images Tap on the file to start playback. You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). Open the LCD monitor. MENU ≪REC “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A p. 51) Tap “L”...
  • Page 58 Playback Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback During Still Image Playback During Index Screen Display MENU ≪REC When this unit is not operated, the operation buttons on the touch screen MENU ≪REC disappear automatically. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again.

  • Page 59: Slideshow Playback

    Playback Slideshow Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV Still images can be played back in a slideshow. You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV Tap I during still image playback to start the slideshow. varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable.

  • Page 60: Connecting Via The Hdmi Mini Connector

    Playback Memo : Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector Change the settings in “HDMI OUTPUT” according to the connection. If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to “ HDMI OUTPUT ” (A p. 100) the HDMI mini connector.

  • Page 61: Connecting Via The Av Connector

    Playback Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting via the AV Connector Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable To playback videos on TV, connect the AV cable (provided: E3A-0085-00) allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. to the AV terminal of this unit.
  • Page 62 For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's manufacturer. AV cable (provided: E3A-0085-00) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. To purchase, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center. Video (yellow) Ground Audio (Rch: red) Audio (Lch: white) When using the provided AV cable, attach the core filter provided with this unit first.

  • Page 63: 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. Deleted files cannot be restored. Doing so frees up more space in the recording media. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File”...

  • Page 64: Protecting Files

    Editing Protecting Files Tap “SET”. DELETE Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 64) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 65) Caution : When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be SEL ALL REL ALL QUIT...

  • Page 65: Protecting/Releasing Protection Of Selected Files

    Editing Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Tap on the files to protect or release protection of. Protects or releases protection of the selected files. PROTECT/CANCEL Open the LCD monitor. SEL ALL REL ALL P appears on the selected files. To remove P from a file, tap on the file again. I and P are displayed on the files that are already protected.

  • Page 66: Capturing A Still Image In The Video During Playback

    Editing Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Tap the A button. Playback You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. 0:01:23 0:12:34 Open the LCD monitor. MENU ≪REC Memo : Still images are captured with a size of 1920×1080. Captured still images are stored in the media where the video is being played back from.

  • Page 67: Combining Videos Recorded By Seamless Recording

    Editing Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Tap “COMBINE SCENES”. Recording SEAMLESS REC CTRL Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS COMBINE SCENES RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single video. “...

  • Page 68: Capturing A Required Part In The Video (Trimming)

    Editing Capturing a Required Part in the Video Tap the video to edit. (TRIMMING) TRIMMING Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. The original video remains in its existing location. Open the LCD monitor. QUIT Tap e to pause playback at the desired start point, then tap “A”.

  • Page 69: Copying

    Copying Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Tap the desired media. Blu-ray Recorder CONNECT TO OTHER SELECT MEDIA TO OPEN You can dub videos in the high definition quality by connecting an AVCHD- compliant Blu-ray recorder to this unit via a USB cable. For details on creating the disc, refer to the instruction manual of your Blu-ray recorder.

  • Page 70: Copying Files To An Sd Card

    Copying Copying Files to an SD Card Tap “COPY”. EDIT You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Copying still images to cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not enough.

  • Page 71: Copying To Windows Pc

    To create DVD-Video discs using the provided software, it is necessary to install the additional software (software for creating DVD-Video). For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Backing up of files using other softwares is not supported. Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 4 Consult the customer service center below.
  • Page 72 Copying Windows 8.1 Display “Apps”. Click F. Right-click “Computer” or “PC” in the “Windows System Tool” menu to select the checkbox. Click “Properties” on the bottom bar to display. If a “Computer” icon is shown on desktop, right-click the icon and select “Properties” in the menu to display your computer information.
  • Page 73 Copying Windows 7 Click the start button. Right-click “Computer”. Click “Properties”.
  • Page 74 Copying Check the items with the table below. Windows 10/Windows 8.1 Windows 7 Windows 10 64-bit Windows 7 32/64-bit Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro Home Premium (Pre-installed versions, desktop mode only) (Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 1 Windows8.1 64-bit Windows8.1 or Windows8.1 Pro (Pre-installed versions, desktop mode only) Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher...

  • Page 75: Installing The Provided Software (Built-In)

    Copying Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) Perform the following operations on your computer. You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform editing A Open the “Start menu”, then click “All apps”. using the provided software. This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not enough.
  • Page 76 Copying Click “Finish”. Tap “PLAYBACK ON PC”. CONNECT TO PC PLAYBACK ON PC Disconnect the USB cable to return to the recording or playback screen. Click “Quit”. “Everio Software Setup” appears on the computer. Operations are to be performed on the computer after the screen switches.
  • Page 77 Copying Click “Everio MediaBrowser 4”. SELECT DEVICE SELECT DEVICE TYPE TO CONNECT CONNECT TO PC Tap “PLAYBACK ON PC”. CONNECT TO PC Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. PLAYBACK ON PC Click “Finish”. “Everio Software Setup” appears on the computer. Operations are to be performed on the computer after the screen switches.

  • Page 78: Backing Up All Files

    Copying Backing Up All Files Click “Everio MediaBrowser 4”. Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Backup will not start if there is not enough free space. This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not enough.
  • Page 79 USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free) Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain) (English):+800-1532-4865 (toll-free) Other Countries in Europe (English):+44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Delete unwanted videos before making backup. It takes time to back up many videos. “Deleting Unwanted Files” (A p. 63)

  • Page 80: Organizing Files

    Other Countries in Europe (English):+44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 Input the name of the new Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ user list Click A new user list is added to the user list library. Click on the recording day. The thumbnails of the files recorded on the day are displayed.

  • Page 81: Recording Videos To Discs

    * To create DVD-Video discs using the provided software, it is necessary to install the additional software (software for creating DVD-Video). For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Use commercially-available software to create a Blu-ray disc. Use Everio MediaBrowser 4 Player to play back an AVCHD disc. Refer to the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser 4 software to operate.

  • Page 82: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

    Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software (Windows10/ Windows8.1) Click “This PC” in “Windows System”, then click the “JVCCAM_MEM” Copy the files to a computer using the following method. or “JVCCAM_SD” icon of “This PC”. This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not (Windows 7) enough.

  • Page 83: List Of Files And Folders

    (SD Card) (Management Information) [ BA C KU P ] [ JVC ] [ C L I PI N F ] [ P L A Y L I S T ] [ I N D E X . BD M ] [ MOVIEOBJ.BDM ]...

  • Page 84: Copying To Mac Computer

    Copying Copying to Mac Computer Load image file to iPhoto. iPhoto launches automatically and videos recorded in the camera are Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. displayed. Load the necessary images. Caution : Images on the built-in memory and SD card are displayed separately. Switch between JVCCAM_MEM (built-in memory) and JVCCAM-SD This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not (SD card) displayed under “Devices”...

  • Page 85: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Operating the Menu Operating the Top Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. The following menu is available on this unit. Tap “MENU”. TOP MENU: Menu that contains all the items specific to the video recording, still image recording, video playback, and still image playback modes respectively.

  • Page 86: Record Setting Menu (Video)

    Settings Menu RECORD SETTING Menu (video) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS)” (A p. 28) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 29) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
  • Page 87 Settings Menu WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Activates the function. AUTO Activate the function automatically. SELF-TIMER Use this function when you wish to include the photographer in the picture or video. “Using the Self-timer in Video Mode” (A p. 43) TIME-LAPSE RECORDING This function 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.
  • Page 88 Settings Menu SEAMLESS RECORDING Continues recording on the SD card without stopping when the remaining space on the built-in memory runs out. Setting Details Does not switch recording media automatically. Switches recording media automatically. Memo : Seamless recording cannot be performed if there is not enough free space in the SD card. q appears if seamless recording cannot be performed.
  • Page 89 Settings Menu MIC LEVEL Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red. Setting Details Hides display of microphone input level. Shows display of microphone input level. MIC LEVEL SETTING Sets the microphone level. Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red. Setting Details Increases the microphone input level.
  • Page 90 Settings Menu LCD CLOSED RECORDING This unit does not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed during recording. Setting Details The unit is turned off when the LCD monitor is closed. Activates LCD CLOSED RECORDING. Memo : If “LCD CLOSED RECORDING” is set to “ON”, stop the recording before turning off the unit. When “LCD CLOSED RECORDING”...

  • Page 91: Record Setting Menu (Still Image)

    Settings Menu RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS)” (A p. 28) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 29) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
  • Page 92 Settings Menu RECORDING EFFECT You can add and record various effects to the images. Once setting is done, you can easily record images that are suitable for each image. GRAINY MONOCHROME You can record images with a grainy black and white photo feel. “Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo (GRAINY MONOCHROME)”...

  • Page 93: Playback Setting Menu (Video)

    Settings Menu PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) DISPLAY DATE/TIME Sets whether to display the recording date and time during video playback. Setting Details Does not display the date and time during playback. Displays the date and time during playback. TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK A time counter that can be reset can be displayed during playback.

  • Page 94: Edit Menu (Video)

    Settings Menu EDIT Menu (video) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 64) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 65) COPY Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card”...

  • Page 95: Playback Setting Menu (Still Image)

    Settings Menu PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback. Setting Details SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. BLINDS Switches the screen by dividing into vertical strips. CHECKERBOARD Switches the screen by changing through a checkered pattern.

  • Page 96: Edit Menu (Still Image)

    Settings Menu EDIT Menu (still image) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 64) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 65) COPY Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card”...

  • Page 97: Setup (Video/Still Image)

    Settings Menu SETUP (video/still image) Mobile User Guide Displays the QR code to access the Mobile User Guide. MOBILE USER GUIDE URL: The portal site appears when the QR code has been read correctly. Select the model name of your camera to display its Mobile User Guide. Memo : To read the QR code, a relevant application is required.
  • Page 98 Settings Menu MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Setting Details AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “4” when using outdoors and to “3” when using indoors. Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. Sets to the standard brightness.
  • Page 99 Returns all the settings to their default values. FIRMWARE UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.) http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/support/index.html OPEN SOURCE LICENSES (recording only) Displays the open source software licenses that are used in this unit.

  • Page 100: Connection Settings (Video/Still Image)

    Settings Menu CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Setting Details Does not display icons and date/time on TV. Displays icons and date/time on TV. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Setting Details Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3).

  • Page 101: Usb Connection Menu

    Settings Menu USB CONNECTION MENU This menu appears when this unit is connected to a computer using an USB cable. PLAYBACK ON PC Displays videos recorded by this unit by using the Everio MediaBrowser 4. “Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)” (A p. 75) Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer without using the provided software.

  • Page 102: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Right Side Bottom Side A Speaker B Grip Belt A Cover Lock Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly. B Tripod Mounting Hole “Grip Adjustment” (A p. 8) “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 17)
  • Page 103 Names of Parts Top/Left/Rear Side Inside Terminal Cover CHARGE POWER/ACCESS A SD Card Slot Insert an optional SD card. A Lens B Reset Button The lens is protected by a protective glass cover. If the lens is dirty, use a commercially available lens blower to remove C HDMI Mini Connector any dust, and a commercially available cleaning cloth to wipe off any Connects to TV using an HDMI mini cable.
  • Page 104 Names of Parts LCD Monitor A 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. 10) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 12) Caution : Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.

  • Page 105: Indications On The Lcd Monitor

    Indications on the LCD monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording 1 2 3 10:45 F+2.0 F+2.0 0:00:12:34 0:12:34[010:00] A Video Mode A TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Switches between video and still image modes. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 38) B Video Quality B Backlight Compensation “...
  • Page 106 Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Recording Video Playback 10:00 00:01:23 00:12:34 1SEC [9999] ≪REC A Video Mode Switches between video and still image modes. A Still Image Mode B Video Quality Switches between video and still image modes. “...
  • Page 107 Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Playback 100-0001 10:00 ≪REC A Still Image Mode Switches between video and still image modes. B Folder Number C File Number D Date/Time Displays the recording date and time. E Recording media “ REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE ” (A p. 99) F Battery Indicator “Checking the Remaining Recording Time”...

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    -10°C to 0°C, this will cause the remaining recording time to shorten. When the recording time becomes extremely short even when the battery is fully charged, the battery needs to be replaced. For details on replacing the built-in battery (subject to a fee), consult the nearest JVC service center.

  • Page 109: Power Supply

    Troubleshooting Power supply Recording Unable to turn on the power. Recording cannot be performed. The camera does not turn on if the remaining battery power is low. Check the A / B button. In this case, charge the battery for more than 40 minutes before turning “Top/Left/Rear Side”...

  • Page 110: Sd Card

    Troubleshooting SD 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. 9) scenes.

  • Page 111: Editing/Copying

    Troubleshooting When connected to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, displays Editing/Copying such as buttons on the screen are slow to appear. Depending on the type of TV connected, this symptom is normal and not a Unable to delete file. malfunction.

  • Page 112: Computer

    Troubleshooting Computer Screen/Image Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. The LCD monitor is difficult to see. If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 is not installed, some The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under functions may not work properly.

  • Page 113: Other Problems

    B Press and hold the START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds. “Resetting this Unit” (A p. 5) The “PLAYBACK ON PC” appears. If these operations won’t solve the problem, contact your JVC dealer or the C Operations are to be performed on the computer after the screen JVC service center.

  • Page 114: Error Message

    Troubleshooting Error Message? THIS FILE IS PROTECTED Switch off the “PROTECT/CANCEL” function in the “EDIT” menu. “Protecting Files” (A p. 64) SET DATE/TIME! The clock is reset about one month after the battery is depleted. Therefore, CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH “SET DATE/TIME!”...
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS HIGH PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF TO ALLOW IT TO COOL DOWN PLEASE WAIT Turn off the power of this unit, let and it cool down before turning on the power again.

  • Page 116: Maintenance

    Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : Be sure to detach the 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 117: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Connectors Item Details Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V HDMI output HDMI mini connector connector Power consumption 2.2 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 3 (standard)) Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω 2.4 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 4 (brighter)) AV output Rated Current Consumption: 1A connector...
  • Page 118 Specifications AC Adapter (AC-V11U) Item Details Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A Allowable operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) temperature (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) Dimensions (mm) 66 x 28 x 47 (2-5/8”...

  • Page 119: Trademarks

    Trademarks Trademarks AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 120 © 2018 JVC KENWOOD corporation 0318TOH-SW-MT...

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