“Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon.
Copying
52
0
Open the folder with the desired files.
“List of Files and Folders” (A p. 54)
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 (video) files.
0
The above operations on computer may vary with the system used.
Disconnecting this Unit from Computer
1
Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.
.
2
Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.
3
(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.
4
Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.
Copying
53
List of Files and Folders
Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below.
They are created only when necessary.
.
Caution :
0
When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
Copying
54
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.
.
A Connect using the provided USB cable.
B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
0
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
3
Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
4
Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0
The “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon appears on the
desktop.
5
Start iMovie.
0
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac
computer.
Caution :
0
When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
0
MTS files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie.
To use MTS files with iMovie, import the files using iMovie.
Memo :
0
To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.
0
When removing this unit from the computer, drag and drop the
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon on the desktop to the trash bin.
iMovie
You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple’s iMovie ’08, ’09
or ’11.
To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple
menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and
amount of memory.
0
For the latest information on iMovie, refer to the Apple website.
0
For details on how to use iMovie, refer to the help file of the software.
0
There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer
environments.
Copying
55
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.
.
3
Select the desired setting and press OK.
.
Memo :
0
To return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Returning All Settings to Default:
0
Set using “FACTORY PRESET” in the basic settings menu.
“FACTORY PRESET” (A p. 69)
Menu Settings
56
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.
SettingDetails
MANUAL SETTINGRecording settings can be adjusted manually.
0
They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
“Manual Recording” (A p. 24)
FACE PRIORITY AE/AFDetects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.
“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 30)
DISCamera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)
GAIN UPMakes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.
“GAIN UP” (A p. 58)
WIND CUTReduces the noise caused by wind.
“WIND CUT” (A p. 58)
TIME-LAPSE RECORDINGEnables 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.
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p. 32)
AUTO RECThis function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement
(brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 33)
VIDEO QUALITYSets the video quality.
“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 59)
ZOOMSets the maximum zoom ratio.
“ZOOM” (A p. 59)
ZOOM MICSets the zoom microphone.
“ZOOM MIC” (A p. 60)
CLOCK ADJUSTResets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
“CLOCK ADJUST” (A p. 60)
MOBILE USER GUIDEWhen you are outside, you can refer to the Mobile User Guide.
“MOBILE USER GUIDE” (A p. 73)
FACE PRIORITY AE/AF
Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.
Operating Details
“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 30)
DIS
Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.
Operating Details
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)
Menu Settings
57
GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark
places.
SettingDetails
OFFDeactivates the function.
ONElectrically 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”
, movements of the subject may become unnatural.
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 “GAIN UP” and press OK.
.
WIND CUT
Reduces the noise caused by wind.
SettingDetails
OFFDeactivates the function.
ONActivates the function.
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 “WIND CUT” and press OK.
.
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.
Operating Details
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p. 32)
AUTO REC
Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s
movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
Operating Details
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 33)
Menu Settings
58
VIDEO QUALITY
Sets the video quality.
SettingDetails
UXPEnables recording in the best picture quality.
0
Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in
high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs.
XPEnables recording in high picture quality.
SPEnables recording in standard quality.
EPEnables long recordings.
SSWEnables recording in the best picture quality.
SEWEnables recording in the best picture quality.
Memo :
0
Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes
with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise.
0
You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time
display.
Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press
OK.
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 “VIDEO QUALITY” and press OK.
.
ZOOM
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.
SettingDetails
40xEnables zooming up to 40x.
80x/DIGITALEnables zooming up to 80x.
150x/DIGITAL
(GZ-HM35)
Enables zooming up to 150x.
200x/DIGITAL
(GZ-E10)
Enables zooming up to 200x.
999x/DIGITAL
(GZ-HM40)
Enables zooming up to 999x.
Memo :
0
When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.
0
The angle of view changes when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
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” and press OK.
.
Menu Settings
59
ZOOM MIC
Sets the zoom microphone.
SettingDetails
OFFDeactivates the zoom microphone.
ONRecords 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.
.
CLOCK ADJUST
Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
SettingDetails
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 when Traveling”
(A p. 20)
DST SETTINGSets whether daylight saving time is observed at the
travel destination.
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)
Memo :
0
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.
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 “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
.
Menu Settings
60
Manual Settings Menu
Recording settings can be adjusted manually.
Memo :
0
They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
SettingDetails
SCENE SELECTSettings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.
“Scene Selection” (A p. 25)
FOCUSFocus can be adjusted manually.
“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26)
BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTAdjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)
WHITE BALANCEAdjusts the color according to the light source.
“Setting White Balance” (A p. 28)
BACKLIGHT COMP.Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29)
TELE MACROEnables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 29)
SCENE SELECT
Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.
Operating Details
“Scene Selection” (A p. 25)
FOCUS
Focus can be adjusted manually.
Operating Details
“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26)
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
Operating Details
“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)
WHITE BALANCE
Adjusts the color according to the light source.
Operating Details
“Setting White Balance” (A p. 28)
BACKLIGHT COMP.
Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
Operating Details
“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29)
TELE MACRO
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
Operating Details
“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 29)
Menu Settings
61
Playback Menu (Video)
You can delete or look for specific videos.
SettingDetails
DISPLAY DATE/TIMEDisplays the recording date and time.
“DISPLAY DATE/TIME” (A p. 63)
DELETEDeletes unwanted videos.
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 41)
“Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 42)
“Deleting All Files” (A p. 43)
PROTECT/CANCELProtects files from being deleted accidently.
“Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 43)
“Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 44)
“Protecting All Files” (A p. 45)
“Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 45)
SEARCH DATERefines the index screen of videos according to recording date.
“Date Search” (A p. 38)
PLAYBACK OTHER FILEPlays videos with defective management information.
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 37)
K2 TECHNOLOGYReproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during recording, and plays back with a
sound quality close to the original.
“K2 TECHNOLOGY” (A p. 63)
CLOCK ADJUSTResets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
“CLOCK ADJUST” (A p. 64)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.
“ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 64)
MOBILE USER GUIDEWhen you are outside, you can refer to the Mobile User Guide.
“MOBILE USER GUIDE” (A p. 73)
Menu Settings
62
DISPLAY DATE/TIME
Displays the recording date and time.
SettingDetails
OFFDoes not display the recording date and time.
ONDisplays 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.
.
DELETE
Deletes unwanted videos.
Operating Details
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 41)
“Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 42)
“Deleting All Files” (A p. 43)
PROTECT/CANCEL
Protects files from being deleted accidently.
Operating Details
“Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 43)
“Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 44)
“Protecting All Files” (A p. 45)
“Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 45)
SEARCH DATE
Refines the index screen of videos according to recording date.
Operating Details
“Date Search” (A p. 38)
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE
Plays videos with defective management information.
Operating Details
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 37)
K2 TECHNOLOGY
Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during
recording, and plays back with a sound quality close to the original.
SettingDetails
OFFDeactivates K2 technology.
ONActivates K2 technology.
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 “K2 TECHNOLOGY” and press OK.
.
Menu Settings
63
CLOCK ADJUST
Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
SettingDetails
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 when Traveling”
(A p. 20)
DST SETTINGSets whether daylight saving time is observed at the
travel destination.
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)
Memo :
0
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.
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 “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.
SettingDetails
OFFNo display at all.
ONDisplays everything.
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 “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” and press OK.
.
Menu Settings
64
Display Settings Menu
You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc.
SettingDetails
LANGUAGEThe language on the display can be changed.
“Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18)
DATE DISPLAY STYLESets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).
“DATE DISPLAY STYLE” (A p. 65)
MONITOR BRIGHTNESSSets the brightness of the LCD monitor.
“MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” (A p. 66)
LANGUAGE
The language on the display can be changed.
Operating Details
“Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18)
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).
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.
.
3
Select “DATE DISPLAY STYLE” and press OK.
.
4
Set the style of date and time display.
.
0
For date display, set to any format from “month.day.year”,
“year.month.day”, and “day.month.year”.
0
For time display, set to any format from “12h” and “24h”.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0
After setting, press OK.
Menu Settings
65
Clock Set Style
The clock set style of this unit varies with the models.
.
.
.
0
The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date
display style.
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.
SettingDetails
AUTOSets the brightness automatically to “4” when using
outdoors and to “3” when using indoors.
4Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
3Sets to the standard brightness.
2Darkens the backlight of the monitor regardless of
the surrounding conditions.
1Sets to dim brightness.
Helps to save battery life when selected.
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 SETTINGS” and press OK.
.
3
Select “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” and press OK.
.
Menu Settings
66
Basic Settings Menu
You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc.
SettingDetails
DEMO MODEIntroduces the special features of this unit in digest form.
“DEMO MODE” (A p. 67)
OPERATION SOUNDTurns on or off the operation sound.
“OPERATION SOUND” (A p. 68)
AUTO POWER OFFPrevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.
“AUTO POWER OFF” (A p. 68)
QUICK RESTARTReduces the power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed to 1/3 of that used during
recording.
“QUICK RESTART” (A p. 69)
UPDATEUpdates the functions of this unit to the latest version.
“UPDATE” (A p. 69)
PC SOFTWARE UPDATEUpdates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.
“PC SOFTWARE UPDATE” (A p. 69)
FACTORY PRESETReturns all the settings to their default values.
“FACTORY PRESET” (A p. 69)
DEMO MODE
Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.
SettingDetails
OFFDeactivates the function.
ONPlays a demonstration of the special features of
this unit.
Displaying Demo Mode
A Remove the battery pack and SD card.
B Connect the AC adapter.
C Open the LCD monitor and the unit powers on automatically.
0
Demonstration starts playing after 3 minutes.
0
To stop playback, press OK.
Memo :
0
This mode is not available in the playback mode.
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.
.
3
Select “DEMO MODE” and press OK.
.
Menu Settings
67
OPERATION SOUND
Turns on or off the operation sound.
SettingDetails
OFFTurns off the operation sound.
ONTurns 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.
.
3
Select “OPERATION SOUND” and press OK.
.
AUTO POWER OFF
Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.
SettingDetails
OFFPower is not turned off even if this unit is not
operated for 5 minutes.
ONTurns off the power automatically if this unit is not
operated for 5 minutes.
Memo :
0
When using battery, power is turned off automatically if this unit is not
operated for 5 minutes.
0
When using the AC adapter, this unit goes into standby mode.
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.
.
3
Select “AUTO POWER OFF” and press OK.
.
Menu Settings
68
QUICK RESTART
Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again
within 5 minutes.
SettingDetails
OFFDeactivates the function.
ONEnables 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 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.
.
3
Select “QUICK RESTART” and press OK.
.
0
The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is
closed is reduced.
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
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