HD MEMORY CAMERA ENGLISH GC-FM1 ESPAÑOL U Basic User Guide FRANÇAIS PORTUGUÊS 中文 For more details on the operations, refer to the “Detailed User Guide” in the internal memory. (p.
Safety Precautions IMPORTANT: In the event that any of the following occur, make a request for repair to the dealer. • Smoke or abnormal odor is emitted • Damage from being dropped • Water or an object enters inside If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union. 2 Caution on camcorder The camcorder may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
(For owners in the U.S.A.) Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Accessories • USB Cable (WUU102SCP001) • AV Cable (WPU122SCP001) • Hand Strap Viewing the “Detailed Preparation: • Charge the camcorder. (p. 8) • Turn on the computer. • Press the < button for more than 1 second to turn on the camcorder. • Connect the camcorder to a computer. To Computer • Application software The supplied software is preinstalled in the camcorder. Refer to the “Detailed User Guide” on the right column for installing software.
User Guide” in the internal memory 䡵 For Windows user ! The “FMCAM_FRM” window appears. # Select [MediaBrowser LE Install and User Guide]. $ Select [Detailed User Guide]. % Click a language. 䡵 For Mac user ! Double-click [FMCAM_FRM] on the desktop. # Double-click [FM1_guide]. $ Double-click [FM1_start.pdf ]. % Click a language.
Names of Components Focus Switching Lever Normal Recording [M] Macro Recording [ ] Power Button [<] Power Lamp Select Button [%] Recording/Playback Delete Button [$] Hand Strap Attachment Area ¡ , ¢ , £ , ¤ Buttons 6 Zoom Buttons Volume Buttons LCD Monitor Charge Lamp Status (Warning) Lamp Recording Select Button Video [!] Still Image [#] Index Button [7] Reset Hole • If the camcorder malfunctions, push into the reset hole with a pointed object such as a wire to initialize the camcorder.
Inserting an SD Card Microphone Lens AV Connector Operations are confirmed on the following SDHC cards (class 4 or higher) with capacity 4 GB to 32 GB. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP. HDMI Connector USB Connector SD Slot Cover Speaker Tripod Mounting Socket To conserve power, the camcorder turns off automatically if there is no operation for 3 minutes.
Charging Charge the battery connecting to PC with the USB cable. 1 Press the < button to turn off the camcorder. The power lamp goes out. 2 Connect the camcorder to a computer. Charge lamp Charging time To Computer Charge Lamp < Button Power Lamp turns on: Charging goes out: Charging finished approx. 180 minutes USB Cable USB Connector NOTE • Charging is not possible while the camcorder is turned on. • Make sure that the computer is turned on during charging.
Setting Date and Time Preparation: Turn on the power and select the recording mode. 1 2 3 4 5 While pressing the $ button, press the 7 button. Select [Time setup], and then press the set button. Set the date and time by selecting items with ¡ , ¢ and setting values with £ , ¤. After completing the setting, press the set button. Select [Exit] to quit the screen. NOTE • When you first turn on the power after purchasing the camcorder, the [Time setup] screen appears.
Video Recording/Playback Preparation: Press the ! / # button to select ! mode. During recording, the screen display changes to red 䡵 Video Recording 1 Press the set button to start recording. Press it again to stop the recording. 䡵 Video Playback 1 Press the % button to select the playback mode. 2 3 Press the ¡ , ¢ , £ , ¤ buttons to select a video. Press the set button to start playback. Press it again to stop the playback. To return to the index screen, press the 7 button.
Still Image Recording/Playback Preparation: Press the ! / # button to select # mode. 䡵 Still Image Recording 1 Press the set button to take a still image. # : Still image mode 䡵 Still Image Playback 1 2 3 Press the % button to select the playback mode. Press the ¡ , ¢ , £ , ¤ buttons to select a still image. Press the set button. 䡵 To delete a video or still Image ! While a video or still image is selected, playing back or displayed, press the $ button.
Viewing Files on TV 1 2 3 Saving Files on a Computer Connect the camcorder to a TV. Select the external input mode on the TV. Play back the video or still image. (p. 10, 11) Preparation: • Charge the camcorder before saving. • Turn on the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to a computer. Windows To TV AV Cable AV Connector NOTE • Also refer to instruction manual of the TV. 12 Double-click [FMCAM_SD]/ [FMCAM_INT] in [My Computer]. Macintosh Double-click [NO_NAME] on the desktop.