Releasing Protection of All Files ......... 45 Table of Contents Copying Beginner’s Guide ............4 Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder ... 46 Charging .................. 4 Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder ... 46 Recording ................
Page 3
LCD Monitor ................76 Indications on the LCD monitor Video Recording ..............76 Video Playback ..............77 Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properly ........77 Battery Pack ................78 Recording ................78 Card ..................79 Playback ................79 Editing/Copying ..............
Beginner’s Guide [Getting Ready] Charging A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. User Guide. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly.
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Finding the Presents Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next morning. Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner pillow is a recording opportunity not to be missed.
Useful Shooting Techniques Wedding Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Setting the shot from eye level to chest level Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! Discussing and Planning Before the Event You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please say a few words for the bride and groom".
AC Adapter The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 110 V to 240 V, and hence can be used anywhere in the world. Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next day.
Page 8
Useful Shooting Techniques Battery Charger Using Pan at the Places of Interest Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique. Refer to “Shooting Tips”...
Useful Shooting Techniques <Without backlight compensation> Amusement Park Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! <With backlight compensation> 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.
Getting Started Key Features Key features of your camcorder Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes Digital Image Stabilizer 40x Optical Zoom Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the detecting area Time-lapse Recording: Watch long hours of recording in a few seconds HDMI, USB, and AV Out connectors...
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 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
It goes out when charging is finished. Caution : Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack) The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F).
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Detaching the Battery Pack A Open the lever on the strap lock B Adjust the length of the belt Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit. C Close the lever Caution : Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter) Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Removing the Card Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 14) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 35) Close the LCD monitor.
Getting Started This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards, even when using Turning On the Unit the ones specified above. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc. You can turn the power of this unit on/off by opening or closing the LCD To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY”...
Getting Started Clock Setting When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for recording. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 20) The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the “SET DATE/TIME!”...
Getting Started 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/>. The city name and time difference are displayed. To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU. Press MENU.
Getting Started Changing the Display Language Holding this Unit The language on the display can be changed. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.
Getting Started “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31) 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”...
Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is destination in “AREA SETTING”...
Getting Started Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Description Battery Pack Provides a longer recording time than the battery BN-VG114U pack that comes with this unit. It can also be used as a spare battery pack.
Recording Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording 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. In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other environment. recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Memo : Memo : Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start shooting.
Recording Manual Recording Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Memo : Name Description To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. SCENE SELECT Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be performed easily.
Recording *The image is only an impression. Scene Selection Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most Setting Effect suitable settings. Memo : b NIGHTALIVE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<...
Recording 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/>. Press UP/< to focus on a distant subject. Press DOWN/>...
Recording 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/>. Compensation range during video recording: -2.0 to +2.0 EV Press UP/< to increase the brightness. Press DOWN/>...
Recording Setting White Balance Setting Details You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Memo : AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not or DOWN/>.
Recording Setting Backlight Compensation Taking Close-up Shots You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. backlight. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.
Recording Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF) “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” automatically adjusts the detected face with appropriate focus and brightness. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. After setting, the tele macro icon o appears. Setting Details Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.
Recording Reducing Camera Shake Caution : When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can change. be effectively reduced. - If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”. Memo : - If “FOCUS”...
Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE Indications During Time-Lapse Recording 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/<...
Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Time-Lapse Setting Movements (AUTO REC) The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes Setting Details in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
Recording Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is set. You can check the remaining video recording time on the SD card as well “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” as the remaining battery power.
Page 35
Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m 5 h 40 m 30 m 8 h 10 m 40 m...
- It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Adjusting the Volume of Videos Checking the Recording Date and Other Information Press the d/e button to stop (pause) playback.
Playback Searching for a Specific Video Playing a Video with Defective Management Information The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not When there is a large number of recorded videos, it is difficult to look for the performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording.
Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV Date Search You can search and play videos according to recording dates. You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV Memo : varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<...
Playback For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector manufacturer. If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. Use a High Speed HDMI Cable.
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 By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. played back on a TV.
Editing 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. 41) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 42) “Deleting All Files”...
Editing Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Select “EXECUTE” and press OK. Caution : Deleted files cannot be restored. After deleting, press OK. Select the playback mode. To cancel the deletion, select “QUIT”...
Editing Protecting Files Deleting All Files Deletes all files. Prevent important videos from being deleted accidently by protecting them. Memo : “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< (A p. 43) or DOWN/>.
Editing The file to protect appears on this screen. A protect mark I appears on the selected file. To remove the protect mark I, press OK again. To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK. To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the N/O Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.
Editing Protecting All Files Releasing Protection of All Files Protects all files. Releases protection of all files. Memo : Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.
Copying Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder Recorder You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable.
To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to update the provided software. For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Only the provided software can be used for backing up files to a computer. Backing up of files using other softwares is not supported.
Copying Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) Installation Procedure You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple Windows Vista/Windows 7 editing using the provided software. Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Select “BACK UP” and press OK. Delete unwanted videos before making backup. It takes time to back up many videos. “Deleting Unwanted Files” (A p. 41) Disconnecting this Unit from Computer Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.
Copying Organizing Files (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon.
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Select the files to copy to disc in order. Click “Settings” to select the disc type. Click “Select all” to select all the displayed files. After selecting, click “Next”.
Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 4, select “Help” from the Everio MediaBrowser 4’s menu bar or press F1 on the keyboard.
Page 53
Copying Open the folder with the desired files. “List of Files and Folders” (A p. 54) Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc). Caution : When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. Memo : To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.
Copying List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Caution : When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac computer. Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Caution : Memo : When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<...
Menu Settings Operating the Menu Use the operation buttons to set the menu. 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/>. Press MENU. Select the desired menu and press OK. Select the desired setting and press OK.
Menu Settings Recording Menu (Video) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. Setting Details MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
Menu Settings GAIN UP WIND CUT Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark Reduces the noise caused by wind. places. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the function. Deactivates the function. Activates the function. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. Displaying the Item AUTO SLOW- Slows down the shutter speed to brighten the...
Enables zooming up to 150x. Enables recording in high picture quality. (GZ-HM35) Enables recording in standard quality. 200x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 200x. (GZ-E10) Enables long recordings. 999x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 999x. Enables recording in the best picture quality. (GZ-HM40) Enables recording in the best picture quality.
Menu Settings ZOOM MIC CLOCK ADJUST Sets the zoom microphone. Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the zoom microphone. CLOCK Resets the current time or changes the settings. SETTING “Resetting the Clock”...
Menu Settings Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. Memo : 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. 25) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually.
Menu Settings 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. 63) DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 41) “Deleting Selected Files”...
Menu Settings DISPLAY DATE/TIME DELETE Displays the recording date and time. Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 41) Setting Details “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 42) Does not display the recording date and time. “Deleting All Files”...
Menu Settings CLOCK ADJUST ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details Setting Details CLOCK Resets the current time or changes the settings. No display at all.
Menu Settings Display Settings Menu You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc. Setting Details LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed. “Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). “DATE DISPLAY STYLE”...
Menu Settings Clock Set Style MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The clock set style of this unit varies with the models. 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.
Menu Settings Basic Settings Menu You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc. Setting Details DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. “DEMO MODE” (A p. 67) OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. “OPERATION SOUND”...
Menu Settings OPERATION SOUND AUTO POWER OFF Turns on or off the operation sound. Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. Setting Details Setting Details Turns off the operation sound. Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
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.)
Menu Settings Connection Settings Menu You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder. Setting Details DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. “DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 70) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. “VIDEO OUTPUT”...
Menu Settings HDMI OUTPUT HDMI CONTROL Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV. a TV. Setting Details Setting Details Turns off linked operations. AUTO It is recommended to select “AUTO”...
Menu Settings 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. 72) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE...
Menu Settings 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/>. Press MENU. Select “MOBILE USER GUIDE” and press OK. Read the “QR code”.
Names of Parts Front Rear Zoom/Volume Lever Lens Cover During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. Do not touch the lens and lens cover. During video playback: Adjusts the volume. Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording. During index screen display: Moves to the next or previous page. Stereo Microphone i.AUTO Button Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording.
Names of Parts Bottom Interior Speaker Outputs audio sound during video playback. L (Play/Record) Button Switches between recording and playback modes. UP/< Button UP: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons upward <: Reverse search Tripod Mounting Hole DOWN/> Button “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 18) DOWN: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons downward SD Card Slot >: Forward search...
Names of Parts LCD Monitor Video Recording Video Quality “VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 59) LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Auto REC Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Playback When the unit is not working properly Turning Off the Power Turn off the power. Scene Counter Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, Operation Indicator open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically. (Reset “Playing Back Videos”...
If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26) or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs. Recording stops automatically.
Troubleshooting Card No date/time display. Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the menu accordingly. “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 64) Cannot insert the SD card. Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the menu to “ON”. “DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 70) Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card”...
Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Computer Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder. Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray recorder Connect the USB cable correctly. with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. “Backing Up All Files”...
Set “WHITE BALANCE” in the manual settings menu to a setting other than recording media for storage. “AUTO”. If the colors look unnatural, select “MWB” and adjust accordingly. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Otherwise, select from “FINE”/“CLOUD”/“HALOGEN” according to the light source.
Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.) the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) “Clock Setting” (A p. 16) CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO COLD KEEP CAMERA...
Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. 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.
Average Approximate 4.8 Mbps recording) Digital zoom: Up to 150x (GZ-HM35) SSW (AVCHD SD) (16:9) Digital zoom: Up to 200x (GZ-E10) 720 x 480 pixels (Interlaced) Digital zoom: Up to 999x (GZ-HM40) Average Approximate 6.2 Mbps SEW (AVCHD SD) (16:9) LCD monitor 2.7”...
Page 85
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 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm (2-5/8”...