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Making User Lists to Arrange the   
Files
You can make a user list of a certain subject
(such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the 
files related to the subject into the user list.
Preparation:
Make backup on the PC.
1Double-click  icon and open the 
calendar.
2Select [Movies only].
3Click [+].
4Input the name of the new user list 
and click [OK].
5Double-click the recording date. 
The files recorded on the day are 
displayed.
6Drag the file and drop into the user 
list. 
To add other files into the user list, repeat 
steps 
5 and 6
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Copying Files to a DVD
Preparation:
Use a recordable DVD disc (It is 
recommended to use a DVD-R disc.)
1Select the user list and click [Create 
Disc].
2Click [Select files individually] and
click [Next].
To add all the files onto DVD discs, click
[Select all files displayed], then go to
step 4.
3Drag the file, and drop into the part 
at the bottom and click [Next].
4Input the disc name, select the top
menu style and click [Next].
5Click [Start].
NOTE
 For detail on operating Everio 
MediaBrowser, click [Help] and refer to 
[MediaBrowser Help].
 Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read 
[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe® Reader® can 
be loaded from Adobe’s web site: 
http://www.adobe.com
 For assistance in operating the provided 
software, refer to the support information. 
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[XXXJVCSO] [DCIM]
[SD_VIDEO]
[EXTMOV]
[PRIVATE]
[MGR_INFO]
[PRGXXX]
[PRGXXX][PRGXXX.PGI]
[MOVXXX.MOD]
[MOVXXX.MOI]
[MOV_XXX.MOD]
* Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video file. Recording mediumX = number
Management information* Contains the video file folders. Contains the still image folders.
Management information* for the media as a 
whole
Video file
Management information* for the video files
Contains management information files of event 
and/or DVD creation information for the files taken 
with the camcorder.
Video file which management information is 
corrupted.
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence.
JVC
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide 
Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this 
software, please have the following information ready.
 Product Name, Model, Problem, Error Message. PC, (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk 
Space (GB)).
Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter. 
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications or 
performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.
Pixela
Region Language Phone #
USA and Canada English +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, 
France and SpainEnglish/Germany/France/Spanish +800-1532-4865 (toll-free)
Other Countries in EuropeEnglish/Germany/France/Spanish/
Italian/Dutch+44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) English +63-2-438-0090
China Chinese +86-21-5385-3786
Homepage: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/
Please check our website for latest information and downloading.   
  Folder Structure and Extensions
  Customer Support Information
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Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder
Preparation:  Create a playlist. Turn off all units.
- To connect using the AV connectors 
(analog dubbing)
1Open the LCD monitor to turn on the 
camcorder.
2Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX 
input mode.
Check that the images from the camcorder
are input correctly to the VCR/DVD 
recorder.
3Play back playlists on the camcorder.
1) Touch MENU.
2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].
3) Select the desired playlist.
4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is 
displayed for 5 seconds at the first and 
the last scene.)
4At the point you want to start 
dubbing, start recording on the VCR/ 
DVD recorder.
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s
instruction manual.
- To stop dubbing
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.
- To hide the date or icons on the screen
Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV].VCR/DVD 
RecorderDC 
Connector
AV Connector
(Input)
To  A C  
Outlet AV Cable AV Connector
AC 
Adapter
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Turning on the Export Mode
You can easily transfer videos recorded
in export mode to iTunes®. All the files 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: 
 Slide the mode switch to select  mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select 
recording mode.
Press EXPORT twice.
EXPORT
- To turn off the export mode 
Press EXPORT twice.
Using with a Portable Media Player
 
Changing the Export Setting
You can set the recorded videos to the export
setting.
Preparation:
 Slide the mode switch to select  mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select 
playback mode.
1Press EXPORT.
EXPORT
2Select the  le and select [LIB.].
LIB.DONECHECK
EXPORT SETTINGS1/3
SDLIB.LIB.
 To check the content of the file, select 
[CHECK].
ON
  Transferring the Files to PC
Preparation:
Install iTunes® on a PC.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
1Connect the camcorder to the PC 
with the USB cable.
2Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].
SETQUIT
CREATE DVD
UPLOAD
BACK UP EXPORT TO LIBRARYUSB MENU
EASY VIDEO REGISTRATION 
LIB.
All the files with the export setting turned 
on are transferred to PC.
-
Cannot export the file to iTunes®
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”,
“Download Information”, etc. in [Click
for Latest Product Info] in the help of  the
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
3Select [DONE].
- To cancel the export setting
Select the file and press [LIB.] again.
- To quit the screen
1) Select [DONE].
2) Select [YES].
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  Turning on the Upload Mode
You can upload the file to video sharing 
websites (You TubeTM) quickly after recording.
For more information on YouTube™, visit
YouTube™ website: http://www.youtube.com/
Preparation:
 Slide the mode switch to select  mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select 
recording mode
Press UPLOAD twice.
UPLOAD
If you record a file with the upload mode 
set on, the recording stops automatically 
10 minutes after the recording is started. 
The remaining time is displayed on the 
LCD monitor.
NOTEThe upload mode turns off each time 
recording is finished.
Uploading Files to Websites
ON
   
Uploading Files
For detalis on uploading files, refer to the 
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-
ROM.
1Connect the camcorder to the PC
with the USB cable.
2Select [UPLOAD].
SETQUIT
PLAYBACK ON PC
CREATE DVD
UPLOAD
EXPORT TO LIBRARYUSB MENU
EASY UPLOAD TO VIDEO
- Cannot upload the file to YouTube™
 You need your YouTube™ account to 
upload files to YouTube™. Create your 
account.

“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for 
Latest Product Info] in the help of  the 
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
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FURTHER 
INFORMATION
1Touch MENU.
2Select the desired menu.
REGISTER EVENT
VIDEO QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO
ON
VIDEO
SETQUIT
   
Changing the  Menu Settings 
 
MENU SETTINGS
3Select the desired setting.
REGISTER EVENTVIDEO QUALITYZOOMDISIMAGE BLURRED NEED TOON
VIDEO
SETQUIT
OFF
ONON
- To return to the previous screen
Select !.- To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
Before requesting service, consult the
following chart. If the solutions indicated in the
chart do not solve the problem, consult your
nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for
instructions.
Refer also to the FAQ of new products on
JVC’s website.
The following phenomena are not 
malfunctions.
 The camcorder heats up when it is used for 
a long time.
 The battery heats up during charging. When playing back a video file, the 
image stops momentarily or the sound is 
interrupted at junctions between scenes.
 LCD monitor momentarily become red or 
black when sunlight is recorded.
 Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots 
appear on the LCD monitor. (The LCD 
monitor contains 99.99% effective pixels, but 
0.01% of fewer pixels may be ineffective.)
  Troubleshooting
Trouble ActionPower
No power is supplied. Connect the AC adapter securely. Recharge the battery pack.
DisplayThe remaining battery
display is not correct.Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it 
again.
If the camcorder is used for long periods of time in high or low 
temperatures, or if the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the 
amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.
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.
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Trouble Action
RecordingRecording cannot be 
performed.SD Card or Built-In Memory is full. Delete unnecessary files or 
replace the SD Card.
Recording stops by
itself.
 Insert a commercially available SD card, and set each of the 
[REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD CARD] and [REC MEDIA FOR 
IMAGE] to [SD].
 Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous 
recording.
Playback
Sound or video are
interrupted. Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section 
between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.
Cannot find a recorded
video/image.
Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index 
screen.
(Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.)Cancel group display and date search functions.Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA
FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)
 Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode ( or ).
Other Problems
The lamp does not 
flash during battery 
pack charging. Check the remaining battery pack charge.(When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) When recharging in either a hot or cold environment, ensure that 
battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range.
(If the battery pack is being recharged outside the permitted temperature 
range, recharging may stop to protect the battery pack.)
Cannot upload the file 
to YouTube
™
You need your YouTube™ account to upload files to YouTube™. 
Create your account.
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. 
in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of  the provided Everio 
MediaBrowser software.
Cannot export the file 
to iTunes
®Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. 
in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of  the provided Everio 
MediaBrowser software.
- To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally
 Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the
camcorder, then reattach it.
 Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. 
 
 
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FURTHER 
INFORMATION
  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.
NOT FORMATTED Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.
FORMAT ERROR! Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.  Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.DATA DELETION ERROR
ERROR IN BUILT-IN MEMORY!
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform 
formatting (All data is deleted).
MEMORY CARD ERROR!
 Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. 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. If the problem persists, backup all data, and then perform 
formatting (All data is deleted).
CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL 
IMAGES AT THE MOMENT Stop video recording, and then record a still image. (If an SD 
card is removed or inserted during video recording, a still 
image cannot be recorded.)
RECORDING FAILURE Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
USE AC ADAPTER Use the AC Adapter as power supply.
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Camcorder
- For  generalPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumptionApprox. 1.8 W** When the LED light is off and the monitor 
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
54.5 mm x 65 mm x 112.5 mm
(2-1/8”x2-9/16”x4-7/16”) 
WeightApprox. 245 g (0.54 lbs)
(incl. grip belt)
Approx. 290 g (0.64 lbs)
(incl. battery and grip belt)
Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)Operating humidity35% to 80%Storage temperature–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)Pickup1/6 (800,000 pixels) CCDLensF 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 
35:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameterø30.5 mmLCD monitor2.7 diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT 
active matrix system
LED LightWithin 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
(recommended shooting distance)
- For video/Audio
Format
SD-VIDEORecording/Playback formatVideo: MPEG-2
Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch)
Signal formatNTSC standardRecording mode (video)ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR)
FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (VBR)
NORMAL: 720 x 480 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR)
ECONOMY: 352 x 240 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)
Recording mode (audio)ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps
FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps
NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps
ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps
- For still image
Format
JPEGImage size832 x 624 Picture qualityFINE/STANDARD
- For  connectors
AV output
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ
USBMini USB type A and B, USB 2.0 compliant
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V 
Ð , 1 A
  Specifications
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