Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GZ-MS120 JVC
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ENGLISH EN MEMOR Y CAMERA GUIDEBOOK LYT1995-002A-M Dear Customer Thank you f or purchasing this memory camera. Before use, please read the saf ety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No .
2 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF E LECTRIC SHOCK DO N OT OP EN CAUTION: TO REDU CE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO US ER-SERVICEAB LE PART S INSI DE.
3 ENGLISH IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follo w all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any ventilation openings .
4 Easy Star t Guide Charge the Battery Before Recor ding T ur n off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Battery Pack AC Adapter T o AC Outlet (110V to 240V) P ower/char ge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Access lamp blinks: Accessing files The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.
5 ENGLISH Date/Time Setting Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder Q Select [YES] within 10 seconds R Slide your finger up and do wn on the sensor .
6 Video Recor ding • Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. CA UTION Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode Q 0:04:01 [ 4 h 59 m ] REC The mode changes when you press the b utton. Press the ST ART/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop .
7 ENGLISH Pla ying Bac k Select playbac k mode Q The mode changes when you press the b utton. Select the desired file R , DIGEST VIDEO PLAYBACK NOV . 01. 2009 4:55PM 1/2 Index screen J K 04:55PM 0:00:42 NOV. 1. 2009 Q K J L B Playbac k screen L T o perform operations such as f orward sear ch or rever se searc h ( Z p.
8 Contents GETTING ST ARTED Accessories .......................................... 11 Attaching the Core Filter .............................. 11 Index ...................................................... 12 Indications on LCD Monitor ..............
9 ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLA YBACK GETTING ST ARTED USING WITH TV FURTHER INFORMA TION COPYING EDITING How to use the T ouch Sensor After the menu is displa yed on the LCD monitor: VIDEO DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MPG FILE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SET QUIT SWITCH DISPLAYED CONTENTS EDIT l Q R Q Slide your finger up and down on the sensor .
10 Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible f or any lost data. It is recommended to cop y your important recorded data to a D VD or other recording media for storage .
11 ENGLISH GETTING ST ARTED Accessories AP-V20U A C Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pac k A V Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to use the pro vided cables f or connections. Do not use any other cab les. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other de vices.
12 Index DC D C DC B A NOTE • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Be careful not to cover 4 , 5 and 6 during shooting. GETTING ST ARTED GZ-MS120UC_GB_EN.
13 ENGLISH GETTING ST ARTED Camcorder ! T ouch Sensor ( Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU Button % P ower Button [ ] & UPLO AD Button ( Z p. 53) ( PLA Y/REC Button ( Z p. 20, 21, 24, 25) ) Mode Switch [ ! , # ] * DIRECT D VD Button ( Z p . 42) INFO Button ( Z p .
14 During both Video and Still Image Recording 4 : 55 PM NO V . 1. 2009 ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator ( Z p . 28) @ : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator ( Z p . 30) $ T ele Macro Mode Indicator ( Z p. 30) % LED Light Indicator ( Z p.
15 ENGLISH GETTING ST ARTED During Video Playbac k 8 4:55 PM NO V . 1. 2009 ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Pla yback Indicator (Appears when playing bac k a playlist.) ( Z p . 39) $ Video Quality: B (UL TRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) ( Z p .
16 Charging the Battery P ack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder . 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect battery pack, then connect the A C adapter . • With the “ ” (arrow) on the batter y pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place.
17 ENGLISH GETTING ST ARTED Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder . 2 T ouch MENU . 3 Select [DISPLA Y SETTINGS]. VIDEO SELECT ASPECT RATIO WIND CUT DISPLAY SETTINGS SET QUIT CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA 4 Select [LANGU AGE].
18 Other Settings Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and f asten. NOTE • Do not pull the strap when you open the fasten. Please pull the tab to open it. • Fasten the strap when y ou gr ip the camcorder . • When carr ying the camcorder , please be careful not to drop it.
19 ENGLISH GETTING ST ARTED Using an SD Card If you w ant to record to an SD card, the follo wing operations need to be perf ormed. • Operations are confir med on the f ollowing SD cards. Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card P anasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, A TP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB).
20 Recor ding Files Video Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Inser t an SD card. Press PLA Y/REC to select recording mode. PLAY/REC Press ST ART/ST OP to start recording. 0 : 00 : 01 REC B L T o stop recording Press the ST ART/STOP b utton again.
21 ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLA YBACK Still Image Recording Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Inser t an SD card. Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press PLA Y/REC to select the recording mode. PLAY/REC Press and hold SNAPSHO T halfway .
22 Zooming Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in W : Wide angle T : T elephoto Y ou can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor . (On-screen zoom control) Maximum zoom r atio (factory-preset).
23 ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLA YBACK Registering Files to Events If you select an e vent to register the file to ev ent to register the file to before starting recording, you can find the file easily at playbac k. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode.
24 Pla ying Bac k Files Video Playbac k Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Inser t an SD card. Press PLA Y/REC to select the playbac k mode. PLAY/REC , DIGEST VIDEO PLAYBACK NOV . 01. 2009 04:55PM 1/2 The index screen appears .
25 ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLA YBACK Still Image Playbac k Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Inser t an SD card. Press PLA Y/REC to select the playbac k mode. PLAY/REC The index screen appears . Select the desired file. Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode.
26 File Search Function Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode. Group Inde x Screen ! Y ou can search the desired file by the group . The group is created automatically based on recording date and time. And the contents of the group are changed when adding/deleting or editing scenes.
27 ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLA YBACK T o Play Bac k MPG Files An MOD file is created in the EXTMO V folder when management infomation is corrupted. Follo w the procedure below to pla y back the MPG files in the EXTMO V folder . Preparation: • Select ! mode.
28 Manual recording mode enables y ou 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. [ 4 h 59 m ] B L T o return to the auto recording mode Select [A/M] so that the 4 indicator appears.
29 ENGLISH RECORDING/ PLA YBACK Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset SCENE SELECT Adjusts the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. 1 [OFF] : Deactivates the function. 5 NIGHT : Records with more sensitivity in dim locations by adjusting the shutter speed automatically .
30 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WB WB Adjusts the white balance to achiev e the optimum colors for the amount of light in y our surroundings during recording. @ [A UTO] : White balance is adjusted automatically . 3 MANU AL : B MWB : Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source.
31 ENGLISH USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals . It cannot be used with a television of a diff erent standard. Connection with TV Y ou can output videos from the A V connector .
32 CA UTION Do not remov e the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files . Also, be sure to use the provided A C adapter , as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the batter y becomes e xhausted during operation.
33 ENGLISH EDITING Deleting All Files After performing steps 1 - 2 ( Z p. 32) 3 Select [DELETE ALL]. VIDEO DELETE FILE SELECT CURRENT SET QUIT DELETE ALL SCENES DELETE ALL 4 Select [YES]. SET YES NO DELETE ALL? (EXCEPT PROTECTED SCENE) VIDEO DELETE L T o quit the screen Select [QUIT].
34 Protecting Files Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 T ouch MENU . 2 Select [EDIT]. VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT SET QUIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY DUBBING PLAYBACK 3 Select [PRO TECT/CANCEL].
35 ENGLISH EDITING Viewing File Inf ormation File Information Preparation: ! mode: P ause the playbac k. Otherwise , select the file on the index screen. # mode: Play bac k the still image. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. Press INFO . INFO DIRECT DVD VIDEO PLAYBACK FILE : MOV019.
36 6 Select a new event. T o cancel the ev ent registration, select [CANCEL]. SET QUIT CANCEL CHANGE EVENT REG. SPORTS 1 Changing the Event of the Selected Files After performing steps 1 - 3 4 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE]. CHANGE EVENT REG. SET RANGE AND CHANGE CURRENT SET QUIT SELECT MUL TIPLE SCENES 5 Select the first file of the range.
37 ENGLISH EDITING T rimming Files Y ou can select the necessar y par t of the video and sav e it as a new video file . Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 T ouch MENU . 2 Select [EDIT]. VIDEO EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT SET QUIT CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY DUBBING PLAYBACK 3 Select [TRIMMING].
38 It is a list that enables y ou to organize recorded videos in order of preference . Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. Creating Playlists Playlists 1 T ouch MENU . 2 Select [EDIT PLA YLIST]. VIDEO UPLOAD SETTINGS SEARCH EDIT PLAYIST SET QUIT TO CREATE PLA YLIST ORDER PLAYBACK PLA YLIST v 3 Select [NEW LIST].
39 ENGLISH EDITING Playing Bac k Playlists 1 T ouch MENU . 2 Select [PLA YBA CK PLA YLIST]. VIDEO UPLOAD SETTINGS SEARCH DELETE SET QUIT PLAY BACK ORIGINAL VIDEO IN PLAYBACK PLA YLIST v $ 3 Select the playlist. PLAYBACK PLA YLIST 02 NOV .05.2009 07:55PM 01 NOV .
40 Copying Files T ypes of Copying and Connectable Device D VD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3) Y ou can copy video files recorded on this camcorder onto D VD discs. ( Z right column) VCR/D VD Recorder Y ou can dub video files recorded on this camcorder onto D VD discs.
41 ENGLISH COPYING Using a D VD Burner Suppor ted discs: 12cm D VD-R, D VD-R W • Regarding D VD-R discs , only u nused D VD-R discs c an be us ed. Regardin g D VD-R W discs , used D VD-R W discs can als o be used, b ut they need to be f ormatted be fo re recordi ng.
42 Copying Files (Contin ued) Backup All Files Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to the D VD burner . • Select ! mode. 1 Select [CREA TE FROM ALL]. CREATE DVD SELECT AND CREATE CREATE DUPLICA TE CREATE FROM ALL SET COPY RECORDED VIDEOS PLAYBACK 2 Select the desired menu.
43 ENGLISH COPYING Selecting Files for Bac kup Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to the D VD burner . • Select ! mode. 1 Select [SELECT AND CREA TE]. CREATE DVD SELECT AND CREATE CREATE DUPLICA TE CREATE FROM ALL SET COPY PREFERRED VIDEOS PLAYBACK 2 Select the desired menu.
44 Copying Files (Contin ued) L T o play bac k the created disc using the camcorder 1) Connect the camcorder to the D VD burner . 2) T ur n on the camcorder first, then turn on the D VD burner . 3) Select [PLA YBACK]. 4) Select the desired folder . 5) Select the creation date of the disc.
45 ENGLISH COPYING Creating a D VD using a PC Y ou can copy the data from the camcorder and create a D VD 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: Either one of the follo wing: • Intel ® Pentium ® 4, 1.
46 Copying Files (Contin ued) 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 hardisk. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder . 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder .
47 ENGLISH COPYING S Making User Lists to Arrang e the Files Y ou can make a user list of a cer tain subject (such as T rav el, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make bac kup on the PC. 1 Double-clic k the icon and open the calendar .
48 Copying Files (Contin ued) T Copying Files to a DVD Preparation: Use a recordable D VD disc. (It is recommended to use a D VD-R disc.) 1 Select the user list and clic k [Create Disc]. 2 Click [Select files individuall y] and clic k [Next]. T o add all the files onto D VD discs, click [Select all files display ed], then go to step 4 .
49 ENGLISH COPYING [XXXJVCSO] [DCIM] [SD_VIDEO] [EXTMO V] [PRIV A TE] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MO VXXX.MOD] [MO VXXX.MOI] [MO V_XXX.MOD] * Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video file. Recording medium X = number Management information* Contains the video file folders .
50 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder . 2 Set the VCR/D VD recorder to its A UX input mode. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/D VD recorder . 3 Play bac k playlists on the camcor der . 1) T ouch MENU .
51 ENGLISH COPYING Using with a P or table Media Pla yer T urning on the Expor t Mode Y ou can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iT unes ® . All the files with the export setting tur ned on are transf erred to PC. For details on transf erring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.
52 T ransferring the Files to PC Preparation: • Install iT unes ® on a PC. http://www .apple.com/itunes/ 1 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.
53 ENGLISH COPYING Uploading Files to W ebsites T urning on the Upload Mode Y ou can upload the file to video shar ing websites (Y ouT ube™) quickly after recording. For more inf or mation on Y ouT ube™, visit Y ouT ube™ website: http://www .youtube.
54 6 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE]. QUIT SET SET E 0 : 08 : 05 0 : 12 : 05 S CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE REDEFINE AREA T o set the star t/end point again, select [REDEFINE AREA]. 7 Select [YES]. When copying is finished, the copied file is added to the index screen.
55 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION 1 T ouch MENU . 2 Select the desired menu. VIDEO VIDEO QUALITY REGISTER EVENT DIS SET QUIT IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO ZOOM n @ q @ B 0 3 Select the desired setting.
56 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset ! n VIDEO QU ALITY Sets the video quality . [UL TRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY # n IMA GE QUALITY Sets the image quality . [FINE] / ST ANDARD ! @ ZOOM ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio .
57 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset l ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Displays indication modes on LCD monitor . Select [ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y] on Video Playbac k or Image Playbac k Mode. OFF / [DISPLA Y ALL] / DISPLA Y DA TE ONL Y / DISPLA Y D A TE 5 SEC.
58 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset REC RECORD BUTT ON RECORD B UTT ON Enables the recording b utton [REC] on the LCD monitor . OFF : Deactivates the function.
59 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION Before requesting service, consult the follo wing char t. If the solutions indicated in the char t do not solv e the problem, consult y our nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the F AQ of ne w products on JVC’ s website.
60 T roub leshooting (Continued) T rouble Action Recording Recording cannot be performed. • SD card is full. Delete unnecessar y files or replace the SD card. Recording stops b y itself. • Inser t a commercially av ailable SD card, and set each of the [VIDEO SLO T SELECTION] and [IMAGE SLO T SELECTION] to [SLO T A] or [SLO T B].
61 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION T rouble Action Playbac k Sound or video are interrupted. • Sometimes playbac k is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. Cannot find a recorded video/image. • Select [PLA YBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index screen.
62 T rouble Action Other problems The camcorder operates slowly when switching between video mode and still image mode, or when switching the po wer on or off. • If there are many files (such as video) in the camcorder , it takes time for the camcorder to respond.
63 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION Indication Action SET D A TE/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 . COMMUNICA TING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
64 W arning Indications (Continued) Indication Action VIDEO MANA GEMENT FILE IS D AMA GED, RECO VER Y IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/ PLA YBA CK, RECO VER? • Select [OK] to restore. UNSUPPORTED FILE! • Use files recorded with the camcorder . (Files recorded with other device ma y not be played bac k.
65 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remov e the battery pack and AC adapter . L T o clean the camcor der Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is par ticularly dir ty , dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well.
66 L General P ower supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) P ower consumption Approx. 1.8 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [ST ANDARD] mode. Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (W x H x D) 54.
67 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION hr: hour/min: minute Appro ximate recording time (f or video) Recording medium Quality SD or SDHC Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB UL TRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr . 1 hr . 50 min. 3 hr .
68 A C Adapter When using the A C adapter in areas other than the USA The provided A C adapter features automatic voltage selection in the A C range from 110 V to 240 V .
69 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION Main Unit • For safety , DO NOT ... open the camcorder’ s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inflammab les, w ater or metallic objects to enter the unit. ... remov e the batter y pack or disconnect the power supply while the po wer is on.
70 JVC SOFTW ARE LICENCE AGREEMENT IMPORT ANT T O CUST OMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULL Y BEFORE INST ALLING OR USING THE SOFTW ARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGIT AL PHOT O NA VIGA TOR” (“Program”) ON Y OUR PC.
71 ENGLISH FURTHER INFORMA TION 6 TERM This Agreement will become eff ective on the date when Y ou install and use the Program on Y our machine, and continue to be in eff ect until the termination under the following provision. Should Y ou breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC ma y terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to Y ou.
1208MZR-NF-VM UC © 2008 Victor Company of Japan, Limited T erms A AC Adapter ................................................. 16, 68 Adjust Brightness .............................................. 29 Auto P ower Off ................................
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