CAUTION!

For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

The battery pack and the camcorder with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the Iike.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC. (2) If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. (3) This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement. Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Read This First!

How to Select an Item Using the Touch Sensor
An example screen in English is used for the guidance below.
LSelecting an item from the menu list
(on the menu screen Zpg.61)

LUsing on-screen buttons

(e.g. during playback Zpg.28)
SHUTTER MODE IMAGE QUALITY GAIN UP BASIC SETTINGS
Q lide your finger up and down on the S sensor. R ouch the OK button. T
A o select an on-screen button appearing T
on the left side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on-screen button.
B o select an on-screen button appearing at T
The cursor moves from 1 to 9 on the index screen when you slide your finger on the touch sensor.
the bottom of the screen, touch the touch sensor under the on-screen button you want to select.
Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fingernail or with gloves on.
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (Zpg.44)

Make a trial recording

Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. We recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording and the actual recording.
Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly
This camcorder uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camcorder does not operate correctly, reset the camcorder. (Zpg.65)
Precautions on handling batteries
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it

Playing Back Files.. 28

Video/Still Image Playback.. 28 File Search Function. 29. To Play Back MPG Files. 30 Playback with Special Effects.. 31
Watching Images on TV. 32
PC OPERATION File Backup on a Windows PC. 48
System Requirements.. 48 Software Installation.. 49 Connecting the Camcorder to the PC.. 51. File Backup on the PC.. 51 File Backup on the PC without Using Software.. 52
Regarding the Icons in this Manual
Icon at the top of a page
File Upload on a Windows PC. 53.
File Upload to YouTube.. 53
Other Windows PC Operations. 54
Playing Back Files on the PC.. 54 Creating a DVD-Video.. 55 Getting More Use of the Software. 56
When there is an icon at the top of a page, it shows whether the page is related to videos or still images.
File Backup on a Macintosh. 57
System Requirements.. 57 Connecting the Camcorder to the Macintosh.. 57. File Backup on the Macintosh.. 58
Page related to videos Page related to still images

Icon at the subtitle

Folder Structure and Extensions. 59 Customer Support Information. 60 MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings. 61 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting. 65. Warning Indications.. 68 Cleaning.. 69 Specifications.. 70 Cautions.. 72 Terms.. 74
For video mode only For still images mode only

On-screen function guide

The on-screen function guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen during menu display, etc.

GETTING STARTED

The LCD monitor can rotate 270.
Power-linked operation You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9 during shooting.

Camcorder

!Touch Sensor (Zpg. 8) #OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (Zpg.15) $Menu Button [MENU] %Power Switch [ ] (You can turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding this button.) &Speaker (Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (Zpg.21) )Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHRG.] (Blinks when you access files or charge the battery. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing files.) *Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD] (Zpg.44)/ Information Button [INFO] (Zpg.19, 34) +Upload/Upload Pre-Record Mode Button [UPLOAD] (Zpg.24, 53) ,Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO/ MANUAL] (Zpg.25)
-Mode Switch [!, #].Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (Zpg.21) /Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] (Zpg.22) 0Zoom Lever [W 7, ,] (Zpg.23) T Speaker Volume Control [VOL+] (Zpg.28) 1DC Jack [DC] (Zpg.17) 2Audio/Video Jack [AV] 3USB (Universal Serial Bus) Jack [2] (Zpg.41, 43, 51 and 57) 4LED Light (Zpg.23) 5Camera Sensor 6Lens Cover (Zpg. 19) 7Lens 8Lens Cover Switch [=,>] (Zpg.19) 9Stereo Microphone :SD Card Slot (Zpg.20) ;Stud Hole (Zpg.19) <Tripod Mounting Socket (Zpg.19) =Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Zpg.17) >Battery Pack Mount (Zpg.17) ?Grip Strap (Zpg.19)

Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording Only
!Selected Operation Mode Indicator (Zpg.25) 4 : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode #Effect Mode Indicator (Zpg.27) $Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Zpg.27) %LED Light Indicator (Zpg.23) &Program AE Mode Indicator (Zpg.25) (Zoom Indicator (Zpg.23) )SD card Indicator (Zpg.20, 64) *Approximate Zoom Ratio (Zpg.23) +White Balance Indicator (Zpg.27) ,Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (Zpg.26) -Battery Indicator (Zpg.68).Date/Time (Zpg.18) /Brightness Control Indicator (Zpg.26) 0Backlight Compensation Indicator (Zpg.25) 1Iris Lock Indicator (Zpg.26, 27) 2 : Exposure Adjustment Indicator (Zpg.26). : Photometry Area Control Indicator (Zpg.27) 3Shutter Speed (Zpg.27)
!Mode Indicator #Counter $Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator (Appears during UPLOAD REC ON) (Zpg. 24, 53) %Picture Quality: B(ULTRA FINE), C(FINE), D(NORMAL), E(ECONOMY) (Zpg.61) &Remaining Time (Zpg.21, 71) ( MREC: (Appears during recording.) (Zpg.21) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) )Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Zpg.62) *Wind Cut Indicator (Zpg.62) +Event Indicator (Zpg.23)
During Still Image Recording Only
!Mode Indicator #Focus Indicator (Zpg.22) $Image Size %Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Zpg.61) &Remaining Number of Shots (Zpg.71) (Shooting Indicator (Zpg.22) )Shutter Mode Indicator (Zpg.61) *Self-Timer Recording Indicator (Zpg.61)

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback
!Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator (Zpg.31) $Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (Zpg.31) % 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) (Zpg.38) : Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the event search.) (Zpg.29) : Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the date search.) (Zpg.29) &Picture Quality: B(ULTRA FINE), C(FINE), D(NORMAL), E(ECONOMY) (Zpg.24, 61) (Counter )Playback Mode (Zpg.28) F : Playback Q : Pause K : Forward Search J : Reverse Search G : Forward Slow-Motion E : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) *SD card Indicator (Zpg.20, 64) +Volume Level Indicator ,Battery Indicator (Zpg.68) -Date/Time (Zpg.18)
!Mode Indicator #Effect Mode Indicator (Zpg.31) $Folder/File Number %Slide Show Playback Indicator (Zpg.28) &SD card Indicator (Zpg.20, 64) (Battery Indicator (Zpg.68) )Date/Time (Zpg.18)

to conserve power. To turn the camcorder on again when using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor again. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

Zooming

Preparation: Slide the mode switch to select ! or # mode. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in
Registering Files to Events
If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording, the file will be registered to the selected event, thus making the file easy to find at playback. There are up to three different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3). Preparation: Slide the mode switch to select ! mode. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

W: Wide angle

T: Telephoto
Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)
Touch the MENU button. Select [REGISTER EVENT].

! mode

# mode
LTo change the maximum zoom ratio (for

! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (Zpg.62)
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5cm (2) to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.
Select the event that you want to register the file to.

[SORT].

To select a different destination, select To cancel the event registration, select

[CANCEL].

LED Light
Preparation: Slide the mode switch to select ! or # mode. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.
Touch the MENU button. Select [LIGHT]. Select the desired setting.
The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

LTo quit the screen

Select [QUIT]. See page 29.
LTo search a file by the event

No display

The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions. The light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions. Disables this function.
Once you register a file to a certain event, the setting will remain even if you turn the power off. Unless you change the setting, you will register a file to the same event that you had previously selected.
Checking the Remaining Space on the SD Card
Recording a Video Clip for Upload !

A black screen is displayed at the first and the last scene for 5 seconds.
Other Operations of Playlists
You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist. Preparation: Perform steps 1-2. (Zpg.37) Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist

Deleting Playlist

Select [DELETE]. Select a playlist you want to delete.
To delete all playlists at once, select [DELETE ALL].
Select [EDIT]. Select the playlist you want to edit.
To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8 in Creating Playlists. (Zpg.37)
When [DELETE PLAYLIST?] appears, select [YES].

Changing Playlist Names

Select [RENAME PLAYLIST]. Select the desired playlist. Select the desired letter.
Repeat this process to complete the You can change the character types
(capital letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/a/@]. To correct a letter, move the cursor to the letter by sliding your finger up and down, then select [CLE].
Select [QUIT]. When [QUIT?] appears, select [SAVE AND QUIT].

Print Setting

DPOF Print Setting
This camcorder is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camcorder. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or take the SD card to a photo lab for printing. Preparation: Slide the mode switch to # mode. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
Select the number of prints. (max. 15 prints)
To set print information for other images,
repeat steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to 999 files.) To cancel the selection Set the number of prints to 00 in step 5.
Setting All Files Together (One Print for Each File) After performing steps 1-2 (Zleft column)
Touch the MENU button. Select [DPOF].

Select [SET ALL 1].

SET PRINT QUANTITY SET ALL 1 CHECK QUANTITY RESET
Setting Files Individually After performing steps 1-2
When [SET ALL TO 1?] appears, select [YES].
LTo quit the screen LTo confirm DPOF settings
In step 3, select [CHECK QUANTITY]. If necessary, change the number of prints for the desired file by following steps 4 and 5. (Setting Files Individually, left column)

Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time. Dual-layer discs cannot be used.
Regarding finalization after copying The disc is automatically finalized so that it can be played on other devices. After finalizing, the disc is a play-only disc, so no more files can be added. Connection with a DVD Burner Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.
To AC Outlet AC Adapter USB Jack DC Jack
VCR/DVD Recorder You can dub video files recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. (Zpg.47)
PC You can copy video/ still image files on this camcorder onto your PC. (Zpg.48 to 58)

USB Jack USB Cable

DVD Burner
Use the USB cable that came with the DVD It is recommended to use the AC Adapter
burner. as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
Copying Files (Continued)
Making a Backup of All Files Preparation: Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. (Zpg.43) Slide the mode switch to select ! mode. Copying Video Files that Have Never Been Copied Files that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied.
Select [CREATE FROM ALL].
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Press the DIRECT DVD button.

Select the desired menu.

[ALL SCENES]:

[UNSAVED SCENES]:

All files in the SD card are copied. Files that have never been copied to a DVD disc are automatically selected and copied.

Select [EXECUTE].

The DVD disc begins to be created.
The files are copied on the disc. When
[COMPLETED] appears, touch the OK button. When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC] appears, change the disc. Remaining files are copied on the second disc. To cancel copying, select [STOP].
When [COMPLETED] appears, touch the OK button. When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC] appears, change the disc. The second DVD disc begins to be created. To cancel the DVD creation, select [STOP].
1) elect [QUIT]. S 2) hen [QUIT?] appears, select [YES]. W
Selecting Files for Backup Preparation: Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. (Zpg.43) Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

JAN. 01. 2008 JAN. 15. 2008 FEB. 01. 2008 FEB. 08. 2008 12:04 12:15 12:04 12:15
JAN. 11.2008 File File 4 4

LMenu for disc playback

When you play back the created DVD disc on a DVD player or other devices, the following top menu will be displayed.

JAN. 25. 2008 11:09PM

JAN.07.2008 10:12PM

JAN.10.2008 08:12PM

JAN.25.2008 09:12AM
! isc title: Creating date of the disc D # isc number (Zleft column) D $ itle thumbnail: First scene of the title T % itle name: Recording date/Playlist T name
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from the Camcorder

Preparation:

Turn off all units.
Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Start playback on the camcorder.

AV Jack

DC Jack
To play back videos (Zpg.28) To play back playlists (When dubbing
playlists using a VCR/DVD recorder Zpg.38)

AC Adapter

At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR/ DVD recorder.
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorders instruction manual.

To AC Outlet

LTo stop dubbing
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder, then press the START/STOP button again.

VCR/DVD Recorder

To record only the date information among the display indications, set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON], and touch the OK button until date/time indication appears. (Zpg.64)

PC OPERATION

File Backup on a Windows PC
Install the software that came with the camcorder to your PC. You can back up your files on your PC and also create discs. Even if you do not install the software, you can still back up your files on your PC. (Zpg.52) For the compatible DVD burners, refer to CyberLink web site: http://www.cyberlink.com/english/products/ powerproducer/3/comp_dvd_drives.jsp

System Requirements

OS: Either one of the following OS should be preinstalled (32-bit): Windows XP Home Edition (SP2), Windows XP Professional (SP2), Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium CPU: Intel Pentium 4, at least 1.6 GHz (at least 2.2 GHz recommended) Intel Pentium M, at least 1.4 GHz Intel CoreTM Duo, at least 1.5 GHz RAM: [XP] At least 256MB (For creating DVD Video by PowerCinema (Zpg.55), 1GB or more) [Vista] At least 1GB (2GB or more recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 120 MB for installation For creating DVD Video, at least 10 GB recommended USB port: USB 2.0 port Display: Must be capable of displaying at least 1024x600 VRAM 128 MB recommended. Miscellaneous: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later DirectX 9.0 or later Supported media: DVD-Video: DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RDL/+RDL

The system requirements information is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

Software Installation

The following software is included in the CDROM that came with your camcorder.
Preparation: Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.)
PowerCinema NE for Everio
The main file managing software. You can perform various operations such as file backup, playback, upload and DVD authoring.
Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears. If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer].
Click [Easy Installation].
If you want to specify the type of software to install or the installation destination folder etc., select [Custom Installation]. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
Scroll right or left to focus on a function, and select the function by clicking on the picture.

LBrowse Videos:

Plays back video files on the PC (Zpg.54)

LBrowse Pictures:

Plays back still image files on the PC (Zpg.54)
LAdvanced Functions: LCreate DVD: L Direct DVD: LBackup:
Copies/deletes files on the PC/uploads files to YouTube Creates a DVD-Video (Zpg.55) Burns files that are camcorder files onto a DVD Backs up camcorder files onto the PC (Zpg.51)

Click [Yes].

LSettings: LHelp:
You can perform detailed settings for each item. Displays operating procedure for each function. (internet connection is required)
Select the desired language and click [OK].
Digital Photo Navigator 1.5
Allows you to change the format of still image files backed up on your PC.
You can find the latest information on the provided software program at CyberLinks world wide web server at http://www2.cli.co.jp/products/ne/

Continued on Next page

File Backup on a Windows PC (Continued)
The software installation starts.

Click [Finish].

LWhen installation is completed
The installed software is displayed in [All Programs].
The backup destination folder [MyWorks] for files is created on the hard disk drive that has the most free space.
Connecting the Camcorder to the PC
Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

When the progress bar disappears, the process is complete.
File Backup on the PC without Using Software
Preparation: Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. (Zpg.51)
For further details on the use of folders, see page59.
On the PC, create a folder to back up files into. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
File Upload on a Windows PC

File Upload to YouTube

This method uses software on the provided CD-ROM to perform quick video clip upload to YouTube with a simple one touch operation. This products YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouTube LLC. The presence of YouTube upload functionality in this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube LLC. Preparation: Install the software from the included CDROM. (Z pg. 49) Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. (Z pg. 51)
Click on the check box and then click [Upload].
Uploading starts. Click [Cancel] to cancel procedure.
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. On the camcorder, press the UPLOAD button.
On the PC, click on the check box of the desired file. The s mark appears on the left of the
selected file. To select other files, repeat this step.
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. The operation is possible only with video
Click [YouTube]. Login your username and password. Click [Next].
To create a YouTube account, click [Sign up to YouTube].
Select video category and broadcast option. Click [Next].
The Video Title is automatically filled in during uploading process with the File name, and the Description and Tags with Everio Video references. Date information is also input. If you want to modify this information, sign on to your account on the YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com/
clips that have been configured for this video sharing website. So, before you start shooting, set upload pre-record mode to UPLOAD REC ON. (Z pg. 24) You can upload up to 10 movies under the same video category and broadcast option at one time. It takes approx. 5 minutes to upload every 1 minute recording of a video clip (for uplink speed of 1Mbps). There is no guarantee that the operation will work in all environments or when there are changes in YouTube site in the future. For more information on YouTube, visit YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com/ L If you could not upload by using PowerCinema, upload the video clip at YouTube website. 1) Copy the video clip (extension.MOD) to a PC by performing the procedure in File Backup on the PC (Z pg. 51 52). 2) Go to YouTube site, http://www.youtube. com/ 3) Login your YouTube account and follow the steps to upload.

On the computer, create a folder to back up files into. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. On the camcorder, select [PLAYBACK ON PC]. Double-click [EVERIO_SD] icon.
Depending on the type of OS used, iPhoto starts if the SD card contains a DCIM folder.
Folder that contains video files. If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag & drop files such as [PRG001] one by one.
Folder Structure and Extensions

Recording medium

[DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [SD_VIDEO] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [EXTMOV] [MOV_XXX.MOD] [MISC] [PRIVATE]

X = number

Contains the still image folders.
Contains the video file folders. Management information* for the media as a whole Management information* Video file Management information* for the video files
Video file which management information is corrupted. Contains folders with DPOF setting data. Contains management information files of event and/or DVD creation information for the files taken with the camcorder.
* Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video file. Extensions Video files Still image files :.MOD :.jpg
For Windows, the file extension may not appear depending on the [FOLDER] option setting.
Customer Support Information
Contact us for Information on the Provided Software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence.
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 PC Manufacturer Model Model (Desktop/Laptop) Problem CPU Error Message 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.

CyberLink

Telephone/fax support
Location Germany Taiwan Japan Language English/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Italian Mandarin Japanese Office hours (Mon.to Fri.) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Phone # +49-700-462-92375 +886-2-8667-1298 ext.333 +81-3-3516-9555 Fax # +49-241-70525-25 +886-2-8667-1300

Paid voice support

Location U.S.A. Language English Lines are open (Mon.to Fri.) 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm CST URL http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/ support/new_site/voice_support.jsp

@ ZOOM

35X / [70X] / 800X
Enables you to set the maximum zoom ratio.
Optical zoom is used up to 35X. Digital zoom is used from more than 35X up to the selected zoom ratio.
Compensates for hand shake.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake Set this mode to [OFF] when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod. is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions.

o WIND CUT

Reduces noise caused by wind.
[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Activates the function.

Menus BASIC SETTINGS

Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.

& QUICK RESTART

Enables the camcorder to start up quickly when you turn the power off and then on again within five minutes by closing and opening the LCD monitor. (Power-linked operation Zpg.12)
This function is not available during charging. Access/charge lamp blinks when this function is activated
and the camcorder is turned off.

B MONITOR BRIGHT

Enables you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor.
Adjust the brightness of the display by using the touch sensor. BRIGHTER / STANDARD / [AUTO]

C MONITOR BACKLIGHT

Enables you to adjust the brightness of backlight on the monitor.
When you select [AUTO], the brightness will automatically be set to [BRIGHTER] when you use the camcorder outdoors and to [STANDARD] when you use the camcorder indoors.
; DATE DISPLAY STYLE 9 LANGUAGE
Enables you to set the date and time display format.
DATE STYLE: year.month.day / [month.day.year] / day.month.year TIME: 24h / [12h] You have a choice of 7 languages. (Zpg.70) The default language is [ENGLISH]. OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates the function.
Enables you to set the display language. (Zpg.18)

[ DEMO MODE

Introduces special features of the camcorder at the following cases. When the menu screen is closed. When there is no operation for about 3minutes during recording mode.
The demonstration only works when the DC cord is connected, not with the battery. If an SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not

take place even if the power is on.
\ OPERATION SOUND # SELECT TV TYPE
Turns the operation sound on/off.
OFF: Turns off the operation sound. [ON]: The melody sounds when any operation is performed. 4:3 TV / [16:9 TV]
Enables you to select the TV type when watching files recorded on the camcorder on TV.

( AUTO POWER OFF

If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power.
OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates the function. To turn the camcorder on again, close the LCD monitor and open it again when using the battery pack. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. [OFF]: Does not display on TV. ON: Displays on TV.

% DISPLAY ON TV

Displays the camcorders on-screen display on TV.
This setting is available only if the TV is connected with the AV/S-Video cables.
Z FACTORY PRESET : CLOCK ADJUST
Returns all the camcorder settings to their default values. Enables you to set the time. (Zpg.18)
YES: Performs the function. NO: Cancels the function. DATE / TIME
- VIDEO NO. RESET. IMAGE NO. RESET
By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files.
YES: Performs reset. NO: Cancels reset.
Even if you select [YES], you can cancel the process by selecting [STOP].

, FORMAT SD CARD

You have to format newly purchased SD cards with this camcorder before using them. This will also ensure stable speed and operation when accessing the SD card.
[FILE]: Initializes all files in the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO: Initializes all files and management numbers in the SD card.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. 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.
To solve the problem, first follow the If the problem is not solved, reset the If the problem persists, please consult your

LTo reset the camcorder

nearest JVC dealer. 1) lose the LCD monitor to turn off the C camcorder and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it. 2) elect [FACTORY PRESET] from the S MENU. (Zpg.64) camcorder. (Zbelow) instructions below.

Trouble

No power is supplied.