JVC LYT1997-001A-M - Manuals

Page 2 - Safety Precautions; CAUTION; Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

2 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, i...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Trademarks

3 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s i...

Page 4 - Easy Start Guide; Access lamp; Charge the battery before recording; Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.; Charge the battery pack; Grip Adjustment; Insert the SD Card

4 Easy Start Guide Access lamp blinks: Accessing fi les AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charginggoes out: Cha...

Page 5 - OK; LCD monitor; Set the date and time; Sets the date and

ENGLISH 5 Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your fi nger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK . • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the power, and then press it again for a...

Page 6 - Video recording; This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format.; Select; Remaining space on the SD card.; STOP; button to start; elect recording mode

6 Video recording CAUTION • This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode fi rst. Q Select ! (video) mode S Start recording 3 h 59 m 0 : 04 : 01 [ ] REC Remaining space on the SD card. Video Quality Record-standby Recording Press the START/ S...

Page 7 - Playing back; Select playback mode; Index screen; Playback screen; Don’t forget to make copies after recording!; To copy fi les onto discs (; To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (

ENGLISH 7 Playing back Q Select playback mode The mode changes when you press the button. R Select the desired fi le Index screen S Select F (Touch OK) Playback screen CAUTION Don’t forget to make copies after recording! • To copy fi les onto discs ( p. 33) • To dub fi les using a VCR/DVD recorder (...

Page 8 - JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT; (3) You have no right to grant a licence to use; JVC Software Licence Agreement

8 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 Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on t...

Page 9 - EXPORT CONTROL; How to handle a CD-ROM

9 ENGLISH 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 ...

Page 10 - How to use the Touch Sensor

10 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 disc or other recording media for storage. ( p. 35) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and ...

Page 11 - Contents

ENGLISH 11 GETTING STARTED RECORDING/ PLAYBACK USING WITH TV EDITING MENU SETTINGS FURTHER INFORMATION COPYING Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories .......................................... 12 Attaching the Core Filter .............................. 12Preparing the Remote Control .....................

Page 12 - Accessories; Pre-installed in the; Attaching the Core Filter

12 Accessories AC Adapter AP-V21U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Component Cable Audio/Video Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Remote Control RM-V751U Lithium Battery CR2025 Pre-installed in the remote control unit. (x 1) (Component Cable) (x 2) (USB Cable and AC Adapter) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use the provided...

Page 13 - Preparing the Remote Control; Beam Effective Area; Remote Sensor

13 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the...

Page 14 - Index; Be careful not to cover

14 Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. DC GZ-HM200BU_US_IB_EN.indb 14 GZ-HM200BU_US_IB_EN.indb 14 2/3/2009 9:55:41 AM 2/3/2009 9:55:41 AM

Page 15 - Remote Control; Camcorder

15 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Remote Control Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out during playback.) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START/STOP Button Y S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button b PLAY...

Page 16 - During Video Recording Only; MQ; During Still Image Recording Only; Indications on LCD Monitor

16 During both Video and Still Image Recording W T 0.0 1/4000 LCD NOV.10. 2009 4:55PM ! Selected Operation Mode Indicator ( p. 26) @ : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator ( p. 24) & Scene Select Mode Indicator ( Quick Review Indicat...

Page 17 - During Video Playback

17 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED During Video Playback +4 1: 55 : 01 8 NOV.10. 2009 4:55PM ! Mode Indicator # Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( p. 29) $ 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.)DIGEST: Digest Indicator ( p. 28) % Video Quality & Counter ( Playback Mode ( p. 2...

Page 18 - Charging the Battery Pack; With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack; The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate; To check the remaining battery power; To detach the battery pack; Slide and hold; BATT; You can also use the camcorder with just; Necessary Settings before Use; DC connector

18 Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place. • The power/charge lamp blinks to indi...

Page 19 - Date/Time Setting; Select the area by using the touch sensor.; Set the date and time.; After performing steps; To return to the previous screen; To quit the screen; Touch the; MENU

19 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA > DISPLAY SETTINGS > BASIC SETTINGS SET QUIT 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. DISPLAY SETTINGS SET D...

Page 20 - Other Settings; Language Setting; The language on the display can be changed.; Select the desired language.; Tripod Mounting

20 Other Settings Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA > DISPLAY SETTINGS > BASIC SETTINGS SET QUIT 4 Select [LAN...

Page 21 - Using an SD Card; Operations are confi rmed on the following SD; Insert an SD card; Open the SD card cover.; To remove an SD card; Change the recording medium

21 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Using an SD Card • Operations are confi rmed 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 32 GB)For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher. • If other media are used, they m...

Page 22 - Video Recording; Recording Files; A new fi le will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.; SNAPSHOT

22 Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Recording Files Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. PLAY/REC [3 h 59 m] 0:00:00 Press START/STOP to start recording. [3 h 59 m] 0:00:01 REC You can also start/stop recording by selecting [R...

Page 23 - Press SNAPSHOT fully to take the picture.; To record still images continuously; Still Image Recording; To view the last recorded image

ENGLISH 23 RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Select # (still image) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. PLAY/REC Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. FINE The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to take the picture. FINE [9999] PHOTO To record still images...

Page 24 - Zooming; Zoom out; LED Light; Deactivates this function.

24 Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in W : Wide angle T : Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control) Maximum zoom ratio: 20X/OPTICAL (Factory-preset) To ...

Page 25 - Turning on the Face Detection Mode

ENGLISH 25 RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Turning on the Face Detection Mode If you set this mode on, the camcorder detects the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly. Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Select . W T / To turn off the face detec...

Page 26 - Changing to Manual Recording Mode; To return to the auto recording mode; so that the; Manual Setting in Menu; In the manual recording mode; Select the desired menu.; Select the desired setting.; Manual Recording

26 Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. Changing to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Select [A/M] twice. / [3 h 59 m] To return to the auto recording mode Select [A/M] so that the 4 indicator app...

Page 27 - Makes evening scenes look more natural.

ENGLISH 27 RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Scene Select/Effect Scene Select You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. Effect You can record videos or still images with special effects. After performing step...

Page 28 - PLAYBACK; Video/Still Image Playback; Select the desired fi le.; Playing Back Files

28 PLAYBACK Video/Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. 1 Select ! (video) or # (still image) mode. 2 Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode. PLAY/REC VIDEO PLAYBACK DIGEST 1/2 NOV. 01.2009 04:55PM IMAGE PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 0...

Page 29 - Playback with Special Effects; Wipe or fader effects; Select a desired effect.; Select the fi le you want to play back.; To turn off the effect; Fades in or out with a white screen.

ENGLISH 29 RECORDING/ PLAYBACK Playback with Special Effects Wipe or fader effects Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [WIPE/FADER]. SET QUIT DUBBING PLAYBACKPLA...

Page 30 - Connection with TV; When connecting to the HDMI cable, the; • From the MENU, change the settings in; Playback Operation; Viewing Files on TV

30 This camcorder is designed to be used with high-defi nition or NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Connection with TV You can output videos from the HDMI mini connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV connector.We recommend using the Catego...

Page 31 - Operating Together with TV via HDMI; Playback on TV

31 ENGLISH USING WITH TV NOTE When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™ set to [ON], change the x.v.Color™ setting on TV. For details, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. Operating Together with TV via HDMI Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC*-enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to ut...

Page 32 - Managing Files; Deleting Files; Deleting the Currently Displayed File

32 Managing Files EDITING/PRINTING CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium (SD cards) or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing fi les. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes ex...

Page 33 - Copying Files; Types of Copying and Connectable Device; Copying/Moving Files

33 ENGLISH COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy fi les between the SD cards with this camcorder alone. DVD Burner(CU-VD50 /CU-VD3) You can copy fi les recorded on this camcorder onto discs. ( p. 35) BD BurnerLaCie Model No. 301828 You can copy fi l...

Page 34 - Using a BD/DVD Burner; Connection with a BD/DVD Burner

34 5 Select the desired menu. SET QUIT COPY VIDEO SELECT AND COPY SELECT THE OBJECT TO BE COPIED COPY ALL • [COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]: Select this to transfer all fi les in the recording medium. When the size of all fi les in one SD card is larger than the free space of the other SD card, only the fi le...

Page 35 - Backup All Files

35 ENGLISH COPYING Backup All Files Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD burner. • Select ! or # mode. • Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD Slot. • When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type. 1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL] ( ! mode) or [SAVE ALL] ...

Page 37 - Creating a Disc using a PC; Installing the software to the PC; Windows XP; To check the PC specifi cation

37 ENGLISH COPYING Creating a Disc using a PC Creating a Disc using a PC You can copy the data from the camcorder and create a disc using a PC. Q Installing the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista OS: Windows Vista ® Home Basic (SP1)Home Premium (SP1)(32-bit, pre-installed) CPU: In...

Page 38 - Making Backup on the PC; Install the software to the PC.; Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.

38 Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued) R Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s harddisk. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. To see the Instruction Guide for Everio MediaBrowser 1) Double-click...

Page 39 - ) Follow the on-screen instructions and; It takes time to back up many videos.; Making User Lists to Arrange the; Make backup on the PC.; Click the recording date.; and

39 ENGLISH COPYING 4 Click [Start]. Backup starts. To disconnect the camcorder from the PC 1) Right-click the icon (Safely Remove Hardware) on the task bar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 2) Follow the on-screen instructions and make sure that the device can be safely removed. 3)...

Page 40 - Copying Files to a disc

40 Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued) T Copying Files to a disc Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. DVD-Video disc: Suitable if you will give the disc to your friends and relatives. AVCHD disc: Suitable for high quality video. BD: Suitable for hi...

Page 41 - Folder Structure and Extensions; JVC; Region

41 ENGLISH COPYING Folder Structure and Extensions Customer Support Information Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence. JVC When contacting the nearest JVC offi ce or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victo...

Page 42 - Turning on the Export Mode; To turn off the export mode; Changing the Export Setting; To cancel the export setting; Transferring the Files to PC; Cannot export the fi le to iTunes; Using with a Portable Media Player

42 Turning on the Export Mode You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes ® . All the fi les with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC.For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select th...

Page 43 - Turning on the Upload Mode; Uploading Files; Cannot upload the fi le to YouTube; Uploading Files to Websites

43 ENGLISH COPYING Turning on the Upload Mode You can upload the fi le to video sharing websites (YouTube™) quickly after recording. For more information on YouTube™, visit YouTube™ web site: http://youtube.com/ Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. Press UPLOAD twice. UPLOAD ON...

Page 44 - Changing the Menu Settings; FURTHER INFORMATION; Troubleshooting; Trouble

1 Touch MENU. 2 Select the desired menu. REGISTER EVENTVIDEO QUALITYZOOM DIS IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO ON VIDEO SET QUIT Changing the Menu Settings FURTHER INFORMATION 3 Select the desired setting. REGISTER EVENTVIDEO QUALITYZOOM DIS IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO ON REGISTER EVENTVIDEO QUALITYZOOM DIS IMAGE BLU...

Page 46 - Warning Indications; Indication

Warning Indications Indication Action SET DATE/TIME! • Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. COMMUNICATING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. CANNOT USE INVIDEO MODE • Replace the SD c...

Page 47 - Cleaning; Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

Indication Action RECORDING FAILURE • Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be used.) • Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals. • Insert the SD card before switching the power on. PLAYBACK FAILED USE AC ADAPTOR • Use the AC Adapter as power supply. POWER IS OFF, OR USBDEVICE I...

Page 48 - Specifi cations; For general; * When the LED light is off and the monitor; For still image; JPEG; For connectors; AC Adapter

Specifi cations Camcorder For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (W x H x D) 54.5 mm x 65 mm x 112.5 mm...

Page 49 - Power supply; Approximate recording time (for video); Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use) Operating distance Within 5 m (16.4 ft) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (W x H x D) 42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm(1-11/16" x 5/8" x 3-5/8") Weight Approx. 30 g (0.07 ...

Page 50 - Cautions; short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away; LCD Monitor

Cautions AC Adapter When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National St...

Page 51 - Main Unit; Avoid using the unit; Declaration of Conformity

Main Unit • For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder’s chassis.... disassemble or modify the unit.... allow infl ammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camc...

0109ZAR-MW-MP US © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Malaysia A AC Adapter ...................................................... 18AV Connection ........................................... 30, 36 B Battery Pack .............................................. 18, 25BD (Blu ray) ..........