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HD MEMORY CAMERA LYT2432-002A Detailed User Guide GZ-E10/ GZ-HM40 ...
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Table of Contents Beginner’s Guide ........................................................... 4 Charging .................................................................................. 4 Recording ................................................................................ 4 Playback ....................................................... ...
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LCD Monitor .......................................................................... 75 Indications on the LCD monitor Video Recording .................................................................... 75 Video Playback ...................................................................... 76 Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properl ...
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Charging 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Recording 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Playback 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Shooting Tips Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording ...
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Holiday Season/Christmas 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. Be sure to record these happy family times! o Decorating the tree . A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas. ...
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Wedding Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! . Discussing and Planning Before the Event Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes. By understanding the p ...
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Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the same time . Travel Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! . Bringing the Necessary Equipment The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and the destination. For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in accor ...
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Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the camcorder for battery charging. You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcorder at the same time. o Tripod . ...
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Amusement Park Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! . Taking Videos of Moving Subjects . Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos. This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions or voices of surprise and delight. *Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to p ...
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Key Features Key features of your camcorder 1 Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording 2 i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes 3 Digital Image Stabilizer 4 40x Optical Zoom 5 Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the detecting area 6 Time-lapse Recording: Watch long hour ...
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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 0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Battery Pack BN-VG107U 0 Attaches to this unit to su ...
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Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining battery power is low. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. 1 Attach the battery pack. . 0 Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the D ...
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Detaching the Battery Pack . 0 Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit. Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter) Battery Pack Charging Time BN-VG107U 1 h 50 m BN-VG114U 2 h 30 m BN-VG121U 3 h 30 m BN-VG138U 6 h 10 m 0 When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pa ...
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Inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 14) “Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 34) 1 Close the LCD monitor. . 2 Open the cover. . 3 Insert an SD card. . Label 0 Insert with the label facing outward. Warning 0 Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direc ...
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0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards, even when using the ones specified above. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc. 0 To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended. 0 Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum t ...
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Clock Setting The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. Set the clock before recording. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Open the LCD monitor. ...
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Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK. . CLOCK ADJUST 0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. 0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press M ...
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Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK. . DISPLAY SETTINGS 0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. 0 To cancel and return to the previous screen ...
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Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 19) Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING? ...
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Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK. . CLOCK ADJUST 0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor ...
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Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. 0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. 0 Before recording an ...
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o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Description E Captures one’s skin beautifully. A Allows people to be captured naturally. D Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. I Records with minimal noise in the overall image. B Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with minimal noise in the overall image. J P ...
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Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Open the lens cover. . 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 3 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch t ...
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Scene Selection Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch to H Manual. The mode changes betw ...
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Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch to H Manual. The mode ...
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Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch to H Manual. The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manua ...
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Setting White Balance You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch to H Manual. The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual ...
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Setting Backlight Compensation You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch to H Manual. The mode changes b ...
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. ON OFF 0 After setting, the tele macro icon o appears. Setting Details OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end. Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end. ON Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end. Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end. Caution : 0 When you are not ...
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Caution : 0 When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will change. - If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”. - If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”. - If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”. 0 When th ...
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Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/&l ...
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Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 2-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed. 5SE ...
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0 Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is set. 0 “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” . When both are set, priority is given to “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”. 0 The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after “AUTO REC” is set. Memo : 0 Recording stops when the ...
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Approximate Video Recording Time Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m 5 h 40 m XP 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 6 h 8 h 10 m SP 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 30 m 11 h 30 m EP 1 h 40 m 3 h 30 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 40 m 21 h 30 m 28 h 50 m SSW 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 5 h 30 m 11 h 20 m 16 h 40 m 22 h 20 m SE ...
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Playing Back Videos You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the playback mode. . 0 Press L again to return to the recording mode. 2 Select the desired video and press OK or d / e to start p ...
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Playing a Video with Defective Management Information 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. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/ ...
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Date Search You can search and play videos according to recording dates. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “SEARCH DATE” and press OK. . SEARCH DATE 4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select a recording date and press OK. . JAN ...
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Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. 0 Use a High Speed HDMI Cable. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Connect to a TV. . T ...
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Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. 0 HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables. Memo : 0 Not a ...
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Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos 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. 40) “Deleting Selected Files” ( A p. 41) “Deleting All Files” ( A p. 42) Memo : 0 Deleted files cannot be restor ...
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Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . Caution : 0 Deleted files cannot be restored. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “DELETE” and press OK. . DELETE 4 Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK. . FILE SELECT VIDEO ...
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Deleting All Files Deletes all files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . Caution : 0 Deleted files cannot be restored. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “DELETE” and press OK. . DELETE 4 Select “DELETE ALL” and press OK. . DELETE ALL VIDEO DELETE 5 Select ...
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. NO YES PROTECT? 0 The file to protect appears on this screen. 0 To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK. 0 Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file. 0 After setting, press OK. 0 To exit the screen, press MENU. Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. Me ...
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Protecting All Files Protects all files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK. . PROTECT/CANCEL 4 Select “PROTECT ALL” and press OK. . PROTECT ALL PROTECT/CANCEL 5 Select “YES” and press OK ...
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Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 2 Connect to a DVD recorder. . To DC Connector VCR/DVD Recorder Audio Input (R) Audio Input (L) Video Input Video Input Record T ...
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Copying to Windows PC You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. Memo : 0 To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the c ...
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Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple editing using the provided software. Preparations Connect this unit to a computer with a USB cable. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . AC A dapter T o AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V) T o DC Connector ...
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Backing Up All Files 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. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter ...
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3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. 4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. 1 Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon. 0 The ...
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. Drop Drag Thumbnails User List Memo : 0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”. Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free) Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain) (English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll- free) Other Coun ...
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. Click Memo : 0 The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4. DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW 0 The following formats are supported by the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4. AVCHD DVD-Video* http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ 0 To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 4, ...
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0 Open the folder with the desired files. “List of Files and Folders” ( A p. 53) 6 Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc). Caution : 0 When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. Memo : 0 To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (vid ...
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List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. . [JVCCAM_SD] 「 DCIM 」 「 AVCHD 」 「 EXTMOV 」 「 PRIVATE 」 DEM_0000.MPG MOV_0001.MTS MOV_0002.MTS MOV_0003.MTS [JVC] (Video files with defective management information) *There may be no demo video file. (Demo Vid ...
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Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . AC A dapter T o AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V) T o DC Connector T o USB Connector T o USB Connec ...
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Operating the Menu Use the operation buttons to set the menu. 0 The menu differs according to the mode in use. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select the desired menu and press OK. . GAIN UP 3 Select the desired setting and press OK. . AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER Memo : 0 ...
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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. 0 They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. “Manual Recording” ( ...
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GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. AUTO SLOW- SHUTTER Slows down the shutter speed to brighten the scene when it is dark. Memo : 0 Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON? ...
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VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality. Setting Details UXP Enables recording in the best picture quality. 0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs. XP Enables recording in high picture quality. SP Enables recording in standard quality. EP Enables long recordings. SSW Enables recording in the be ...
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ZOOM MIC Sets the zoom microphone. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the zoom microphone. ON Records audio sounds in the same direction as the zoom operation. Displaying the Item Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “ZOOM MIC” and press OK. . ZOOM MIC CLOCK A ...
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Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. Memo : 0 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. 24) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 25) BRIGHTNESS ADJUST ...
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Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. Setting Details DISPLAY DATE/TIME Displays the recording date and time. “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” ( A p. 62) DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 40) “Deleting Selected Files” ( A p. 41) “Deleting All Files” ( A p. 42) PROTECT/CANCE ...
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DISPLAY DATE/TIME Displays the recording date and time. Setting Details OFF Does not display the recording date and time. ON Displays the recording date and time. Displaying the Item Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” and press OK. . D ...
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CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. Setting Details CLOCK SETTING Resets the current time or changes the settings. “Resetting the Clock” ( A p. 17) AREA SETTING Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas simply by selecting the destination. “Setting the Clock to Local Time wh ...
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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. 18 ) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). “DATE DISPLAY STYLE” ( A p ...
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Clock Set Style The clock set style of this unit varies with the models. . 1 2012 1 10 00 TIME DATE CLOCK SETTING . 2012 JAN 1 10 00 TIME DATE CLOCK SETTING . 2012 1 1 10 00 TIME DA TE CLOCK SETTING 0 The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date display style. MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monito ...
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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. 66) OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. “OPERATION SOUND” ( A p. 67) AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn o ...
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OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. Setting Details OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. Displaying the Item Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK. . BASIC SETTINGS 3 Select “OPE ...
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QUICK RESTART Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. Memo : 0 The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed is reduced. Displaying ...
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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. 69) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. “VIDEO OUTPUT” ( A p. 69) HDMI OUTPUT Sets the definition of t ...
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HDMI OUTPUT Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to a TV. Setting Details AUTO It is recommended to select “AUTO” usually. 480p Select this when the video is not output in “AUTO” correctly. Memo : 0 “1080p” will be displayed on the LCD monitor if a 1080p compatible TV is connected to this unit in pla ...
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Media Settings Menu You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting Details FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. “FORMAT SD CARD” ( A p. 71) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the fo ...
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MOBILE USER GUIDE When you are outside, you can refer to the Mobile User Guide. Displaying the Item Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “MOBILE USER GUIDE” and press OK. . MOBILE USER GUIDE 3 Read the “QR code”. . URL: MOBILE USER GUIDE Memo : 0 Enter ...
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Front . 1 Lens Cover 0 Do not touch the lens and lens cover. 0 Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording. 2 Stereo Microphone 0 Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording. Rear . 1 Zoom/Volume Lever 0 During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. 0 During video playback: Adjusts the volume. 0 During i ...
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Bottom . 1 Tripod Mounting Hole “Tripod Mounting” ( A p. 18 ) 2 SD Card Slot 0 Insert an optional SD card. “Inserting an SD Card” ( A p. 14) 3 Battery Release Lever “Charging the Battery Pack” ( A p. 13) 4 Battery Mount Interior . 1 Speaker 0 Outputs audio sound during video playback. 2 L (Play/Record) Button 0 Switches between recordin ...
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LCD Monitor . 1 LCD Monitor 0 Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. 0 Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. . Caution : 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screen. Video Recording . 0:00:00 [05:56] 0:00:00 [05:56] 12:45 12:45 r 1 Video Quality ...
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Video Playback . 00:12:34 00:12:34 00:01:23 00:01:23 10.10.2011 10:00 10.10.2011 10:00 1 Scene Counter 2 Operation Indicator “Playing Back Videos” ( A p. 35) 3 Date/Time “Clock Setting” ( A p. 16) 4 Media 5 Playback Time “Playing Back Videos” ( A p. 35 ) When the unit is not working properly Turning Off the Power 1 Turn off the power. . ...
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Battery Pack Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack. Recharge the battery pack. “Charging the Battery Pack” ( A p. 12 ) Check whether the terminals are dirty. 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, ...
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Card Cannot insert the SD card. Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card” ( A p. 14) Unable to copy to SD card. To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media settings. “FORMAT SD CARD” ( A p. 71 ) Playbac ...
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Editing/Copying Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder. Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray recorder with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. “Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder” ( A p. 45) Unable to delete file. Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection b ...
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Screen/Image The LCD monitor is difficult to see. The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. A band or a ball of bright light appears on the LCD monitor. Change the direction of this unit to prevent the light source from coming into view. (A band or a ball of bright light may appear when there is ...
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JVC GZ-HM40 - page 81
Error Message? CHECK LENS COVER Open the lens cover. SET DATE/TIME! Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) “Clock Setting” ( A p. 16) COMMUNICATION ERROR Reconnect the USB cable. Turn off this unit and t ...
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JVC GZ-HM40 - page 82
Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder 0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. 0 When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe th ...
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JVC GZ-HM40 - page 83
Camera Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard)) 2.4 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “4” (brighter)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (mm) 50.5 mm x 55.0 mm x 110.5 mm (2-1/8” x 2-1/4” x 4-3 ...
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JVC GZ-HM40 - page 84
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 temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) Dimensions (mm) 66 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm (2-5/8” x 1-1/8” x 1-7/8”) (W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug) Mass Approx. 71 g (0.15 lb ...
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JVC GZ-HM40 - page 85
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