JVC Gzr10 User Manual
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Table of Contents Getting Started Verifying the Accessories ........................................................ 3 Turning on this Unit .................................................................. 4 Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) ........................ 5Charging .................................................................................. 5 Resetting this Unit .................................................................... 6 Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 6 Attaching the Core Filter (for Optional AV Cable) ..................... 7 Inserting an SD Card ............................................................... 7 Types of Usable SD Card ..................................................... 8 Using the Touch Screen .......................................................... 9 Locking the Screen (when Shooting Underwater) ................ 9 Adjusting the Touch Panel ................................................... 9 Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor ....... 10 Clock Setting ......................................................................... 13 Resetting the Clock ............................................................ 14 Changing the Display Language ............................................ 15 Holding this Unit .................................................................... 15 Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 16 Using this Unit Overseas ....................................................... 16 Charging the Battery Pack Overseas ................................. 16 Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ................. 17 Setting Daylight Saving Time ............................................. 17 Before Using Underwater or under Low Temperature ........... 18 Cautions on Using Underwater .......................................... 18 Maintenance after Use ....................................................... 18 Cautions on Using under Low Temperature ....................... 18 Other Precautions .............................................................. 18 Optional Accessories ............................................................. 19 Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode .................................................. 20 Capturing Still Images During Video Recording ................. 22 Taking Still Images in Auto Mode ........................................... 23 Zooming ................................................................................ 25 Manual Recording ................................................................. 26 Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS) .................................. 27 Adjusting Brightness .......................................................... 28 Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................ 29 Setting White Balance ........................................................ 30 Taking Close-up Shots (TELE MACRO) ............................ 31 Shooting under Water ............................................................ 32 Recording with Effects ........................................................... 33 Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo (GRAINY MONOCHROME) ........................................... 34 Recording Food Images (FOOD) ....................................... 35 Recording Images of a Baby (BABY) ................................. 36 Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) ....... 37 Reducing Camera Shake ....................................................... 38 Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) ............. 39Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) ............................................ 40 Recording Videos with Date and Time ................................... 41 Checking the Remaining Recording Time ............................. 42 Playback Playing Back Videos .............................................................. 44 Normal Playback ................................................................ 45 Checking the Recording Date and Other Information ......... 47 DIGEST PLAYBACK .......................................................... 48 PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ...................................................... 49 PLAYBACK OTHER FILE .................................................. 50 Playing Back Still Images ....................................................... 51 Slideshow Playback ........................................................... 52 Connecting to and Viewing on TV .......................................... 53 Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector .......................... 53 Connecting via the AV Connector ...................................... 55 Editing Deleting Unwanted Files ........................................................ 56 Deleting the Currently Displayed File ................................. 56 Deleting Selected Files ...................................................... 56 Protecting Files ...................................................................... 57 Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently DisplayedFile .................................................................................. 57 Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files .............. 58 Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback ............ 59 Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) ............ 59 Deleting Playlists ................................................................... 60 Copying Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Blu-ray Recorder 61 Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder ... 62 Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR .......... 63 Copying to Windows PC ........................................................ 64 Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ....................... 64Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) ........................... 67 Backing Up All Files ........................................................... 69 Organizing Files ................................................................. 70 Recording Videos to Discs ................................................. 71 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ........... 73 List of Files and Folders ..................................................... 74 Copying to Mac Computer ..................................................... 75 Settings Menu Operating the Menu ............................................................... 76 Operating the Top Menu .................................................... 76 Operating the Shortcut Menu ............................................. 77 Shortcut Menu (video/still image) .......................................... 78 RECORD SETTING Menu (video) ......................................... 79 SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (video) ................................... 82 RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) .................................. 83 SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (still image) ............................ 85 PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) ..................................... 86 EDIT Menu (video) ................................................................. 87PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) .............................. 88 EDIT Menu (still image) ......................................................... 89 SETUP (video/still image) ...................................................... 90 CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) ....................... 92 MEDIA SETTINGS (video/still image) .................................... 93 USB CONNECTION MENU ................................................... 94 Names of Parts ............................................................. 95 Indications on the LCD monitor .................................. 98 Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properly .................................. 101 Battery Pack ........................................................................ 102 Power supply ....................................................................... 102 Recording ............................................................................ 103 SD Card ............................................................................... 103 Playback .............................................................................. 104 Editing/Copying ................................................................... 104 Computer ............................................................................. 105 Screen/Image ...................................................................... 105 Other Problems ................................................................... 106 Error Message? ................................................................... 107 Maintenance ............................................................... 108 Specifications ............................................................. 109 Trademarks ................................................................. 111 2
Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.IllustrationDescription . AC Adapter AC-V11U 0 Charges this unit. Attach the charging adapter cable to the tip of the cord. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Charging Adapter Cable 0 Attach to the tip of the cord of the AC adapter and connect to the USB connector of this unit to charge. . USB Cable (Type A - Micro Type B) 0 Connects this unit to a computer. . AV Cable QAM1322-001 0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV. 0 Please consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center when purchasing a new AV cable. . Core Filter . Basic User Guide 0 Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.Memo : 0The provided software (application software) is built into this unit. “Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)” ( A p. 64) 0 The core filter is for use with an optional AV cable. Do not use it with any cable other than the AV cable. “Attaching the Core Filter (for Optional AV Cable)” ( A p. 7) 0 SD cards are sold separately. “Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 8) 0 When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 16)Getting Started3
Turning on this Unit Open the LCD monitor to turn on this unit. To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. o To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor. . oTo turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. . The POWER/ACCESS lamp goes off and the power is turned off. “POWER/ACCESS (Power/Access) Lamp” ( A p. 96) Getting Started4
Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) o To open . AOpen the LCD monitor. B Slide down the terminal cover lock and slide the cover aside. C Lift the cover slowly. o To close . Leave the LCD monitor open first.A Flip down the cover slowly while making sure the gray waterproof seal fits into the opening at the terminals. B Press the entire cover against the camcorder with equal force and firmly attach the cover completely. C Slide the cover until it clicks into place. The cover is not properly closed if the red mark on the terminal cover lock is visible. Caution : 0 Ensure that the terminal cover and the gray waterproof seal are not damaged and that there are no foreign materials (such as hair, lint, sand or dust) adhered on the cover. 0 Stop using the unit underwater if there are damages to the cover, etc. and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. 0 Do not apply excessive force when opening/closing the terminal cover.Charging This unit is equipped with a built-in battery. Open the connector cover, and connect the AC adapter for charging as shown in the figure. .Caution : 0The built-in battery is not charged at the time of purchase. 0 At the time of purchase or in case of the battery is not used for a long period of time, the charging time will be longer than usual. The camera does not turn on if the remaining battery power is low. In this case, charge the battery for more than 20 minutes before turning on the power. 0 Charging time: Approx. 4 h 40 m (when charging at 25 ℃ (77 °F)) 0 The battery cannot be charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). The CHARGE lamp does not light up when the battery is not being charged. If the temperature increases or decreases during charging, the CHARGE lamp will blink slowly and charging will stop. In this case, remove the AC adapter, press the Reset button and wait until the room temperature is within the above stated range before charging again. 0 You can record or play back videos during charging. (However, the charging time will be longer than usual. In addition, the remaining battery power may decrease according to conditions.) If the internal temperature rises when using the unit, stop the charging temporarily. (The CHARGE lamp goes off.) 0 If malfunctions (such as overvoltage) occur, charging will stop. In these cases, CHARGE lamp blinks quickly as a notification. 0 During charging, the P icon on the screen changes to O to indicate that charging is in progress. (when the provided AC adapter is used) 0 When the recording time becomes extremely short even when the battery is fully charged, the battery needs to be replaced. For details on replacing the built-in battery (subject to a fee), consult the nearest JVC service center. Caution : 0 There are certain specifications for a USB rechargeable device. To charge, use a device with the output voltage of 5 V/1 A or more. 0 Depending on the specification of your charging device and the thickness and length of an USB cable used to connect to this unit, the charging time may be longer than usual, or it may not even start. 0 We shall not be held liable for malfunctions that are due to using non- standard device or a device with poor quality. Getting Started5
Resetting this Unit When a malfunction occurs on this unit, reset the unit in the following way.1 Open the terminal cover. 0 Remove the power cord and all connecting cables. 2 Close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit. 3 Press the Reset button gently using an object with pointed tip.Caution : 0Press the Reset button just once gently. 0 Do not use sharp pointed objects. It may damage the unit or cause electric shock. Memo : 0 If malfunction persists even after pressing the Reset button, refer to “Troubleshooting” ( A p. 100) .Grip Adjustment . A Open the pad B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the pad Caution : 0Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly. If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages. Getting Started6
Attaching the Core Filter (for Optional AVCable) Attach a core filter to the AV cable that is connected to this unit. The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices. .Inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 8) “Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 43)1 Open the terminal cover. . 2Close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit. 3 Insert an SD card. . Warning 0Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. It may cause damage to the unit and SD card. 0 Before inserting or removing the SD card, close the LCD monitor and ensure that the POWER/ACCESS lamp goes off. 0 Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the SD card. Memo : 0Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card. It is recommended to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage. 0 To use a new SD card, or SD card used on other devices, it is necessary to format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media settings. “ FORMAT SD CARD ” ( A p. 93)Getting Started7
Removing the Card Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight.. Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers. 0 Panasonic 0 TOSHIBA 0 SanDisk SD Card . 0 This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards. 0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) for video recording. SDHC Card . 0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video recording. SDXC Card . 0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 128 GB) for video recording. Memo : 0 Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss. 0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc. 0 Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card (even if the card is inserted in an adapter). It may cause malfunction. 0 To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended. 0 Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4 MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data. 0 You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card. 0 Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card. It is recommended to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage. 0 To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card. 0 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. UHS Speed Class is not supported. 0 An SD card which is used for recording and/or editing on other devices may not be played back or edited on this unit. 0 An SD card which is used for recording on this unit may not be used for playing back and/or editing on other devices. When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card Confirm and update the OS of your computer. Windows Vista0 Make sure that the operating system version is SP1 or higher. 0 Download and install the updating program (KB975823) from the following URL. 32 bit version http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=ja&FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-abb2-2ad529de00a1http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-abb2-2ad529de00a1 64 bit version http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=ja&FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315 Windows 7Download and install the updating program (KB976422) from the following URL. 32 bit version http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=ja&FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915eahttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915ea 64 bit version http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=ja&FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-b860-47084587155fhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-b860-47084587155f Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger / Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardNot compatible.Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardUpdate the OS version to 10.6.5 or later.Getting Started8
Using the Touch Screen The LCD monitor of this unit is a touch panel which enables operations by touching the screen. Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the touch screen according to the mode in use. 0 There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following are some examples.A Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make selection. B Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file. .Memo : 0The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen does not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip. 0 Tap the buttons (icons) on the touch screen accurately. The buttons may not respond if they are not tapped on the right area. 0 Do not press or rub with excessive force. 0 Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp tip. 0 Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction. 0 Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” if the reactive area of the screen is misaligned with the touched area. (Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.) “Adjusting the Touch Panel” ( A p. 9) 0 You cannot operate the touch screen under water. Lock the screen to prevent operation errors. “Shooting under Water” ( A p. 32) Locking the Screen (when Shooting Underwater) Lock the screen before using this unit underwater to prevent operation errors on the touch screen. 0 Once the screen is locked, operations on the touch screen are disabled. 0 The START/STOP (recording) button and the zoom lever can be used while the screen is locked. 0 You can set for both video and still image modes. o Setting the “SCREEN LOCK” A Check that the unit is in the recording mode. B Tap “MENU”. C Tap “RECORD SETTING”. D Tap “SCREEN LOCK”. 0 The L button appears on the screen. . oTo cancel “SCREEN LOCK” Tap the L button. Memo : 0 Once “SCREEN LOCK” is set, only the L button on the touch screen can be operated. 0 “SCREEN LOCK” cannot be set for the following cases: - during recording - when “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”, “RECORDING EFFECT” or “DATE/ TIME RECORDING” has been setAdjusting the Touch Panel Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. 1 Tap “MENU”. . 2Tap “SETUP”. . 3Tap “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST”. . 0The touch screen adjustment screen appears. 4 Tap “+”. (3 times in total) . 0Keep tapping “+” as its position changes with every tap. 0 If areas other than the “+” mark are tapped, errors will occur. Make sure to tap the “+” mark. 5 Tap “+” again to confirm the adjusted positions. (3 times in total) . 0Keep tapping “+” as its position changes with every tap. Getting Started9
6Tap “OK”. . 0Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Caution : 0Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment (steps 4 - 5). Doing so may cause the touch screen to malfunction. Memo : 0 Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. 0 Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor The following screens are displayed during the A video and B still image modes, and operate as touch screens. Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) . 1 A/B (Video/Still Image) Mode Button 0 Switches between A video and B still image modes. 2 Zoom Button “Zooming” ( A p. 25) 3 Still Image Recording Button 0 Records still images during video recording. “Capturing Still Images During Video Recording” ( A p. 22) 4 Playback Mode Button 0 Switches to the playback mode. 5 Recording Start/Stop Button 0 6 : Video Recording Start Button 0 7 : Video Recording Stop Button 6 Menu Button “Operating the Menu” ( A p. 76) 7 Display Button Switches the display between full ( m ) and simple ( n ) with every tap of the button. 0 Simple display: Some displays disappear automatically when the screen is not operated. 0 Full display: Displays everything. The display button changes from n to m . 0 When the power is turned off, the display setting will revert to simple display ( n). 8 Recording Mode Button Switches the recording mode ( P Intelligent Auto/ H Manual).Getting Started10