CAMCORDER GC-PX100 Detailed User Guide LYT2615-002A
Table of Contents Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas ...................................................... 4 Wedding .................................................................................. 5 Travel ....................................................................................... 7 Amusement Park ..................................................................... 9 Getting Started Attaching the Accessories .....................................................
Transferring Videos (MP4 format) .................................... 132 Transferring Still Images .................................................. 134 Smartphone Application Settings ..................................... 136 Using Tablet Applications .................................................... 138 Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser .................... 139 Indications on the Screen ................................................. 139 Troubleshooting ...................................
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! . . Introducing the Various Shooting Techniques! o “Holiday Season/Christmas” (A p. 4) Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times! . o Decorating the tree o “Wedding” (A p. 5) .
Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party Wedding After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is slightly drunk from champagne! Finding the Presents . .
Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who has a camcorder at home. Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots of the bride and groom.
Useful Shooting Techniques o Battery Charger Travel . . Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! Bringing the Necessary Equipment The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and the destination. For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in accordance to the local conditions. Here are some suggestions for your consideration.
Useful Shooting Techniques Using Pan at the Places of Interest . . Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique. Refer to “Shooting Tips” found in the “Beginner’s Guide” on this website on how to use panning effectively.
Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park Inducing Responses by Calling Out . . Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction You may choose to take videos all the time. However, you may want to take some still images too. The following section explains the scenarios suitable for taking videos or still images. Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image Shots with the eyes closed are often taken by accident.
Useful Shooting Techniques Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation When the subject’s face is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly, the Intelligent Auto function of this unit automatically increases its brightness for recording. If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected or if the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightness by using “BACKLIGHT COMP.” in the SCN mode. “Setting Details” (A p. 33) . o .
Getting Started Attaching the Accessories Attach the monitor hood if the monitor screen is difficult to see due to the sunlight. Attach the claw located at the upper part of the monitor hood to insertion point at the upper part of the LCD monitor. Then attach the claw at the bottom part of the monitor hood. . Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Monitor Hood . Attaching the Viewfinder A Insert the tip of shoulder strap into the attachment part of this unit (A).
Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining battery power is low. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Open the LCD monitor. 2 Open the battery cover. 3 Attach the battery pack. . . . 1 0 4 Place the battery toward the right side. Push the battery into the main unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place. Close the battery cover, and then close the LCD monitor.
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Detaching the Battery Pack . To remove the battery, press the battery lock lever (A) and slide the battery. . A Open the pad B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the pad Caution : Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter) Battery Pack BN-VF815U Charging time 2 h 10 m 0 0 Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly. If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages. Wi-Fi antenna is located inside the pad.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 14) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 51) Turn off the power. 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 1 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 Open the battery cover. 4 Insert an SD card. SD Card . .
Getting Started 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss. This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc. To select “MOV 1080p LPCM”, “MP4 1080p” or “iFrame 720p” in “VIDEO QUALITY”, use a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card. To select “60p” in “SYSTEM SELECT”, use a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card.
Getting Started 0 Adjusting the Touch Panel Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. Caution : 1 0 Tap “MENU”. Do 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 0 Tap “SETUP”. 3 Tap “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST”. . . 2 0 Tap “+”. (3 times in total) . 4 The touch screen adjustment screen appears.
Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. . Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) . 0 0 2 Switches between video and still image modes. Switches to the mark mode, which enables you to insert various marks during shooting. Marked scenes can be easily played back. “Marking the Video While Recording” (A p.
Getting Started Menu screen (playback mode) . . Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Display 1 A/B (Video/Still Image) Mode Button 0 2 3 1 Date Button “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A p. 54) “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” (A p. 63) 2 Mark Playback button (video only) 3 Delete Button Menu Button 4 Close Button 5 SETUP Menu Exit the menu. “SETUP (video/still image)” (A p. 183) “Operating the Menu” (A p.
Getting Started Clock Setting The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. Set the clock before recording. Turn on the power. 2 Tap “YES” when “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed. 3 Set the date and time. “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period.
Getting Started Resetting the Clock 5 Set the date and time. Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Tap “MENU”. . 1 0 . 0 0 Tap “SETUP”. 6 After setting the date and time, tap “SET”. 7 Select the region where you live and tap “SAVE”. . 2 “3” and “2” are displayed when items in “DATE” and “TIME” are tapped. Set “DATE” and “TIME” by tapping 3 or 2. Repeat this step to enter “DATE” and “TIME”. . Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”. . 3 4 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen. . 0 Tap “CLOCK SETTING”.
Getting Started Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “SETUP”. 3 Tap “LANGUAGE”. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. . . . 1 Holding this Unit Caution : 0 0 Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation. Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is used by children. Memo : If camera shake is excessive, use the image stabilizer. “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 41) .
Getting Started Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor You can attach an external microphone (commercially available) to this unit. Use a microphone that supports plug-in power. 0 1 Attach an external microphone (commercially available) to the shoe. 2 Open the cover of the microphone connector and connect the cable of the external microphone. 3 Connect the cable of the external microphone to the microphone connector. .
Getting Started Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 23) Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p.
Getting Started Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. 1 Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Tap “MENU”. Product Name Description Battery Pack BN-VF815U (Supplied) 0 Provides a longer recording time. It can also be used as a spare battery pack. HDMI Mini Cable 0 VX-HD310 0 VX-HD315 0 Allows viewing in high picture quality when connected to a TV.
Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications for Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. 0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. 0 Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Turn on the power. .
Recording o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Operation Buttons for Video Recording Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. V Allows people to be captured naturally. f Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. W Record the smiling face clearly. S Records while focusing on a near object. a Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. Z Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image.
Recording Useful Settings for Recording Capturing Still Images During Video Recording When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, shooting can be started immediately after pressing the power button if the power is turned off within 5 minutes. “ QUICK RESTART ” (A p. 184) Still images can be captured by pressing the SNAPSHOT button while in the video mode (standby or recording).
Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode 5 Take a still image. You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Turn on the power. . 1 . 0 2 Select still image mode. Memo : 0 . 0 0 The icon on LCD display is switched to still image mode. Set the shooting dial to “i.AUTO”. 4 Set the focus on the subject. . . . 3 0 28 When focused, the focus icon lights up in green. PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.
Recording Indications During Still Image Recording o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. V Allows people to be captured naturally. f Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. W Record the smiling face clearly. S Records while focusing on a near object. a Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. Z Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image.
Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Useful Settings for Recording When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, shooting can be started immediately after pressing the power button if the power is turned off within 5 minutes. “ QUICK RESTART ” (A p. 184) 0 When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes. “ AUTO POWER OFF ” (A p. 184) .
Recording Zooming The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting. . 0 0 Zoom to the point that is stored in advance. Zoom to the W end (wide angle end) or the T end (telephoto end) by tapping “W” or “T”. . 0 0 Memo : When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged. 0 The zoom ratio range can be changed. “ ZOOM ” (A p.
Recording Shooting by Changing the Settings Continuous Shooting In still image mode, continuous shooting is performed while the SNAPSHOT button is being pressed. Item Details L Approx. 2 frames/sec, number of images unlimited H1 Approx. 7 frames/sec, maximum 115 images H2 Approx. 15 frames/sec, maximum 115 images H3 Approx. 30 frames/sec, maximum 115 images H4 Approx. 60 frames/sec, maximum 115 images 1 Shooting Dial 2 . Select the speed of continuous shooting by using the adjustment dial.
Recording Shooting According to Scene (Subject) Set the shooting dial to Scene Selection (SCN) to automatically adjust exposure and shutter speed depending on the subject. Set the shooting dial to SCN. Captures fast-moving subjects clearly in every single frame when shooting outdoors. INDOOR SPORTS Captures fast-moving subjects clearly in every single frame when shooting indoors. BACKLIGHT COMP. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight.
Recording Capturing Subjects by Tracking Automatically (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) 5 Tap the desired setting. “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. This function is available for both videos and still images. 0 This function is available when the shooting dial is set to P. Set the shooting dial to P. 2 Tap “MENU”. . . . 1 0 0 0 . 0 0 6 Press the START/STOP button to start recording. Tap “RECORD SETTING”. . 3 The top menu appears.
Recording Memo : When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set, “FOCUS” will be set to “AUTO” automatically. Tap the selected position (face/color/area) again to cancel the setting. 0 Tap on an unselected position (face/color/area) to reset. 0 If the camera loses track of a subject, tap the subject again. 0 Settings are canceled when zoom operation is performed. (“AREA SELECT” only) 0 When “COLOR TRACKING” is set, the targeted subject (color) may change if similar colors are detected.
Recording S: Adjusts the shutter speed (Shutter Speed Priority) “APERTURE” is adjusted automatically to maintain an optimal exposure. 1 Set the shooting dial to S. U: Saves the setting values of frequently-used functions (User Settings) When adjusting aperture and shutter speed, settings can be easily completed by saving the setting values if these values are used repeatedly. Setting values can be saved at the User Settings (U) of the shooting dial.
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. 0 This function is available when the shooting dial is set to P, A, S, M, U or SCN. Press the AF/MF button. . 1 6 Tap the setting value. 0 . 0 For “SHUTTER SPEED” and “APERTURE”, to tap “MANUAL”, select the setting values by tapping 0/1, and the tap “SET”. Repeat step 5 to 6 to set other items. 7 Tap L. 8 Set the shooting dial to U, then start shooting.
Recording Adjusting Focus by Using Focus Assist 5 Tap the SET button to confirm. Focused subject is outlined in color for more precise focus. 0 This function is available when the shooting dial is set to P, A, S, M, U or SCN. Tap “MENU”. . 1 Memo : . When setting the Focus Assist function, screen is displayed in black and white, and contour of focused parts are highlighted in pre-set color. Change the color if the contour line is difficult to see.
Recording Setting White Balance You can set the color tone to suit the light source. This function is available for both videos and still images. 0 This function is available when the shooting dial is set to P, A, S or M. Tap “MENU”. . 1 0 2 The top menu appears. Tap “RECORD SETTING”. Setting Details n AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors. l MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not resolved. m FINE Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
Recording Taking Close-up Shots You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. This function is available for both videos and still images. 0 This function is available when the shooting dial is set to P, A, S, M or U. Setting Details OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end. Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end. ON Enables close-up shots up to 60 cm at the telephoto (T) end.
Recording Checking for Overexposed Areas (ZEBRA) During video recording, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed only at areas with the specified luminance levels. 0 This function is available when the shooting dial is set to P, A, S, M or U. Tap “MENU”. When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced. 1 Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “RECORD SETTING”. 3 Tap “IS”. . . 1 Reducing Camera Shake 0 Tap “RECORD SETTING”. . . 2 The top menu appears.
Recording Setting Details b OFF Deactivates image stabilizer. a EIS /OIS Reduces camera shake under normal shooting conditions. r AIS (A video mode only) Reduces camera shake more effectively when shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end. Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x). sENHANCED AIS (A video mode only) The area of correction is greater than that in “AIS”.
Recording Marking the Video While Recording (Game) Tap “YES” to end the game. 8 Tap J to end the mark mode. Tap “MARK”. . . 1 7 Tap “YES” to enter into the mark mode. 3 Tap “GAME” to start the game. . 2 . Item Usage Example Use this when the athlete is playing well. y (Check) Use this when the athlete is not playing well. 0 (Free) Use this when you want to check the particular play later. 1 (Score) Use this when a score is entered. x (Substitution) Use this when a player is replaced.
Recording Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording You can record videos in slow-motion by increasing the recording speed to emphasize the movements, and play back the slow-motion video smoothly. This is a handy function for checking movements, such as golf swings.
Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) Indications During Time-Lapse Recording This function 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. Press the TIME CONTROL button. . 1 . Display Select the recording speed by using the adjustment dial. .
Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC) 6 Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame moves. This 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. It can be set for both video and still image modes. Compose the picture according to the subject. 0 2 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc. Tap “MENU”. . 1 0 0 .
Recording Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) The 10-second self-timer and Face Detection self-timer are convenient functions for taking group photos. The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. This function is available in still image mode. Not available in video mode. Memo : . When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended. “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 21) 0 Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer Take a still image.
Recording 0 Using the Face Detection Self-timer Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face detection, and shooting is performed three seconds after another person enters the frame. This function is useful when you want to include the photographer in the group photo. This function is available in still image mode. Not available in video mode. The photographer enters the frame. Tap “MENU”. . 1 6 Pressing the SNAPSHOT button again starts the 10-second selftimer. 0 0 . 0 The top menu appears.
Recording Recording Videos with Date and Time You can record videos together with the date and time. Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display. (The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.) . Tap “MENU”. . 1 0 0 0 . 0 2 The top menu appears. Tap “SPECIAL RECORDING”. Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. Tap J to return to the screen for selecting the types of clock. Tap L to exit “DATE/TIME RECORDING”.
Recording Checking the Remaining Recording Time You can check the remaining recording time on the SD card as well as the remaining battery power. 1 . Tap “MENU”. 0 2 The top menu appears. . Tap “INFO.”. 0 3 If in the still image mode, go directly to step 4. . Display the remaining recording time. 0 0 0 0 4 The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording mode. To display the remaining battery power, tap l. l will not be displayed when the AC adapter is connected.
Recording Approximate Video Recording Time o VIDEO REC FORMAT: AVCHD Picture quality SDHC/SDXC card 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 48GB 64GB 128 GB 60p 15 m 35 m 1 h 10 m 2 h 30 m 3 h 50 m 5h 10 h 10 m XP 30 m 1h 2h 4h 6h 8 h 10 m 16 h 20 m EP 1 h 40 m 3 h 30 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 40 m 21 h 30 m 28 h 50 m 57 h 50 m o VIDEO REC FORMAT: MP4/MOV Picture quality SDHC/SDXC card 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 48GB 64GB 128 GB MOV 1080p LPCM (1920x1080) 10 m 25 m 50 m 1 h 40 m 2 h 30 m 3 h 30 m 7h
Playback o Switching to the video playback screen Playing Back Videos The followings are the types of playback that can be performed by this unit. Plays back the recorded videos. Mark Playback (Mark playback/ game playback) The scenes marked while recording the video and the scoring scenes recorded in the game recording mode (by using the smartphone application) can be searched. To start, tap “MARK PLAY” on the playback screen. For the game recording mode, refer to the game score settings.
Playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information Press the L button to select the playback mode. 2 Tap on the file to start playback. Plays back the recorded videos. 1 Press the L button to select the playback mode. . . 1 Normal Playback 0 0 Tap on the file to start playback. . 2 Check if the playback mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the playback screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video.
Playback Operation Buttons for Video Playback During Video Playback . . During Index Screen Display Display Description A Video/Still Image Mode A/B Switches between video and still image modes. B Date Moves to the previous/next date C > Displays the next index screen (thumbnail display) 0 You can perform the same operation with the zoom lever. D < Displays the previous index screen (thumbnail display) 0 You can perform the same operation with the zoom lever.
Playback K 2 Press this button to pause and enlarge the image. L MENU Displays the menu screen Adjusting the Volume of Videos You can use the zoom/volume lever to control the volume. Memo : Tap or drag on the operation area of the touch screen. You can search for a specific file by the recording date. “Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date” (A p. 64) 0 0 The recording date and time can be displayed on the screen during playback. “ DISPLAY DATE/TIME ” (A p.
Playback MARKING PLAYBACK 0 0 The scenes marked while recording the video and the scoring scenes recorded in the game recording mode (by using the smartphone application) can be searched. Switch to the mark playback mode by tapping “MARK PLAY” on the video playback screen. During the Normal Marking Playback Press the L button to select the playback mode. . 1 Indications during the Marking Playback Description . Display 0 0 Check if the playback mode is A.
Playback GAME PLAYBACK 0 0 0 o During the Normal Game Playback Press the L button to select the playback mode. . 1 Game playback is a function to playback the goal scenes and/or marked scene that is recorded by marking function of this unit or smartphone application “Wireless sync.”. To start, tap “MARK PLAY” on the playback screen. For the game recording mode, refer to “Marking the Video While Recording” (A p. 42) or “Game Score Settings” (A p. 137) .
Playback EDIT INDEX MARKING 6 Edit the team name. When playing backed the marked videos, the following settings can be edited. Details EDIT TEAM NAME Edits the team name. ADD/DELETE Adds/deletes the marks. P/B TIME PER SCENE Sets the playback time per scene. P/B POSITION ADJUST Adjusts the marked position. . Setting 0 EDIT TEAM NAME 0 0 0 Press the L button to select the playback mode. 7 Tap “SET”. 8 Tap another team name if you want to continue editing the team names. .
Playback ADD/DELETE P/B TIME PER SCENE 1 1 Check if the playback mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the playback screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video. (You can also use the A/B button on this unit.) Tap “MARK PLAY” to open the mark playback mode. 3 Tap “EDIT”. 4 Tap “ADD/DELETE”. Tap “MARK PLAY” to open the mark playback mode. 3 Tap “EDIT”. 4 Tap “P/B TIME PER SCENE”. 5 Select the playback time per scene. . . Tap L to start playback.
Playback P/B POSITION ADJUST Press the L button to select the playback mode. . . 1 Indications during the Marking Edition 0 0 Tap “MARK PLAY” to open the mark playback mode. . 2 Check if the playback mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the playback screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video. (You can also use the A/B button on this unit.) Tap “EDIT”. 4 Tap “P/B POSITION ADJUST”. . . 3 0 Adjust the playback position. .
Playback DIGEST PLAYBACK 6 Select the Digest Playback time You can play back a digest of recorded videos (Digest Playback). This is useful for checking the content of videos quickly. (For videos recorded in AVCHD format) Press the L button to select the playback mode. . 1 . 0 0 0 Check if the playback mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the playback screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video. (You can also use the A/B button on this unit.
Playback PLAYBACK OTHER FILE The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with defective management information. (Video files in AVCHD only) 1 Playing Back Still Images You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). 1 Press the L button to select the playback mode. .
Playback Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback During Still Image Playback . During Index Screen Display Operations buttons on the touch screen disappear if the unit is not operated for about 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again. . 0 Display Display Description Description A Video/Still Image Mode A/B Switches between video and still image modes. A Video/Still Image Mode A/B Switches between video and still image modes.
Playback Slideshow Playback Still images can be played back in a slideshow. Tap I during still image playback to start the slideshow. Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want. You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates. Press the L button to select the playback mode. 2 Tap “MENU”.
Playback 6 Tap on the file to start playback. Connecting to and Viewing on TV You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector that best suits your TV. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 66) “Connecting via the AV Connector” (A p. 67) To display the date and time on TV, set both “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” and “DISPLAY ON TV” to “ON”.
Playback Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. 0 Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable as the HDMI mini cable when not using the provided one. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. Connect to a TV. 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit. 3 Turn on the power. 4 Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this unit via the connected connector. 5 Play back a file.
Playback Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting via the AV Connector Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. 0 HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables. To playback videos on TV, connect the provided AV cable (P/N QAM1322-001) to the AV terminal of this unit.
Playback Play back a file. . 5 “Playing Back Videos” (A p. 52) “Playing Back Still Images” (A p. 62) Memo : For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's manufacturer. 0 AV cable (P/N: QAM1322-001) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center. .
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording media is running out. Doing so frees up more space in the recording media. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 69) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 69) Memo : Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Caution : 0 1 Deleted files cannot be restored. Press the L button to select the playback mode. Deleted files cannot be restored. Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Editing Protecting Files Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 70) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 70) Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. 1 Press the L button to select the playback mode. Caution : When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be deleted. .
Editing o Select “IMAGE CAPTURE TYPE”. Make a selection at “IMAGE CAPTURE TYPE” in the “PLAYBACK SETTING” menu. . Item 0 Protect marks I appear on the selected files. Protect marks I disappear from the deselected files. Capturing a Still Image from One Scene in Video You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. 1 Press the L button to select the playback mode. Details 1 SHOT Captures 1 frame of still image.
Editing Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. 0 The original video remains in its existing location. Press the L button to select the playback mode. . 1 0 0 Tap e to pause playback at the desired end point, then tap “B”. . 7 When “A” is tapped, the start point is set. After setting the start point, tap d to continue playback. 0 0 Tap “MENU”. . 2 Check if the playback mode is A.
Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable. You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder. 1 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Connect to a DVD recorder. Connect to a Blu-ray recorder. .
Copying Memo : AV cable (P/N: QAM1322-001) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center. Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a VCR. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and VCR. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. .
Copying Memo : . 0 AV cable (P/N: QAM1322-001) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center. Memo : To include the recording date and time during dubbing, set “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” in the “PLAYBACK SETTING” menu to “ON”. Or, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”. “ DISPLAY DATE/TIME ” (A p. 179) “ DISPLAY ON TV ” (A p.
Copying Copying to Windows PC You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. Memo : 0 0 0 To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use. Still images cannot be recorded to discs using the provided software. Backing up of files using other softwares is not supported.
Copying Installing the Provided Software You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform editing using the provided software. Windows Vista/Windows 7 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Windows XP 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Copying Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Backup will not start if there is not enough free space. 1 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . A Turn on the power after connecting the AC adapter to the DC connector, and plugging in the power. B Connect this unit and computer by using the provided USB cable. 0 Backup starts. After backup is complete, click “OK”. . 6 Memo : 0 .
Copying Disconnecting this Unit from Computer 1 Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels, such as “Family Trip”, etc. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. 1 Double-click on the MediaBrowser icon. The provided software starts up. (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. 4 Remove the USB cable from computer, and turn off the power of this unit.
Copying 4 Click on the recording day. The thumbnails of the files recorded on the day are displayed. Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to discs. 1 Insert a new disc into the PC’s recordable DVD drive. 2 Select the desired user list. 3 Select the disc type. 4 Select the files to copy to disc in order. . 0 Recording Videos to Discs 5 . . Register files to the created user list. . 0 You can select files using the “SELECT” menu on the top right of the screen.
Copying Memo : The following types of discs can be used on the provided software MediaBrowser. DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW 0 The following formats are supported by the provided software MediaBrowser. AVCHD DVD-Video* *To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to install the additional software. For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. 0 Use MediaBrowser Player to play back an AVCHD disc. Refer to the help file of the provided MediaBrowser software to operate.
Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software Copy the files to a computer using the following method. 1 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. A Turn on the power after connecting the AC adapter to the DC connector, and plugging in the power. B Connect this unit and computer by using the provided USB cable. 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media are read-only.
Copying List of Files and Folders . They are created only when necessary. Caution : 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media are read-only.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer 0 Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. 0 1 0 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . A Turn on the power after connecting the AC adapter to the DC connector, and plugging in the power. B Connect this unit and computer by using the provided USB cable. Tap “CONNECT TO PC”. 3 Tap “PLAYBACK ON PC”. . . 2 Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen.
Using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Capabilities This unit is equipped with Wi-Fi function. You can do the following using a smartphone or computer via wireless connection. Name of Function Capability DIRECT MONITORING You can check the image on the camera via direct 1-to-1 connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone (or computer), without the need for an access point (wireless LAN router). Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring.
Using Wi-Fi Operating environment To check the image on the camera from a computer or smartphone, and to transfer videos/still images, it is necessary to meet the following requirements. Android Smartphone and Tablet Device o Wireless sync. A OS: Android2.3 or higher (This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all models.
Using Wi-Fi Permission from the U.S. government may be required when bringing the unit to an export controlled country set by the U.S. government (such as Cuba, Iraq, North Korea, Iran, Rwanda, and Syria. As of December, 2012). For more information, consult the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service.
Using Wi-Fi Connecting the Smartphone to the Camera Wirelessly Connect the smartphone to the camera by either of the following methods. o Connection by entering the Wi-Fi password 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . Set the camera to the recording mode. 0 A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen. . 7 For details on connecting your smartphone (or computer) to a Wi-Fi network, please refer to the instruction manual of the phone terminal in use.
Using Wi-Fi Monitoring the Images from a Smartphone (or Computer) o Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 122) . 0 Tap “WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Activate WPS on the smartphone (or computer) within 2 minutes. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) 1 Start “Wireless sync.” on the smartphone after setting DIRECT MONITORING. 2 Tap “DIRECT MONITORING”.
Using Wi-Fi Image Monitoring via an Access Point at Home (INDOOR MONITORING) 0 How to operate from a smartphone “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p. 122) . . Connect to the wireless LAN router at home, the camera and a smartphone (or computer) via access point wirelessly. From a smartphone (or computer) in connection, you can monitor the images captured by the camera. 0 Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring.
Using Wi-Fi Operation Method Connect the camera to the access point by either of the following methods. o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration . . Connect the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router) 6 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. Follow the operations below if the access point (wireless LAN router) in use supports WPS. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 .
Using Wi-Fi 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 4 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) . 5 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) . 6 0 0 The search results appear on the camera’s screen. “UNABLE TO FIND THE ACCESS POINT” message appears if there is no access point in the surrounding area. Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results.
Using Wi-Fi 0 0 0 Connect the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. For details on connections, refer to the instruction manuals of the device in use or the wireless LAN router. This setting is unnecessary if the smartphone (or computer) has already been connected to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. . . Connecting the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) 5 Start making a connection. (Operation on this camera) .
. . Using Wi-Fi 3 0 How to operate from a smartphone “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p. 122) Log in with your username and password. (if authentication cannot be achieved) o Monitoring from the computer (Windows7) Tap the URL button shown on the camera’s screen. (displayed when the computer and the camera are connected wirelessly.) . 1 0 The URL for the computer to connect to appears. Check the URL displayed on the camera screen, which starts from “http://”.
Using Wi-Fi Image Monitoring via the Internet (OUTDOOR MONITORING) You can check the image on the camera via internet connection with a smartphone (or computer). * To use this function, it is necessary to prepare for an UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible wireless LAN router, and an internet connection from which the global IP address can be obtained. 0 Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring.
Using Wi-Fi Operation Method o Operation on this camera Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 122) 0 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 0 Check the URL (WAN). . 7 The URL (WAN) for the smartphone to connect to appears. (Does not appear if DDNS is not set or set incorrectly.) “LUPnP” is displayed when UPnP cannot be used. 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) .
Using Wi-Fi 2 Log in with your username and password. The username is “jvccam” and the default password is “0000”. “Changing the Settings” (A p. 104) 0 0 Operations from the Web browser “Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser” (A p. 139) Caution : To monitor images while you are out, make sure in advance that you can establish a connection via the Internet by entering the URL (WAN) displayed in “Network Information”.
Using Wi-Fi Sending Still Images via E-mail upon Detection of Face or Movement (DETECT/ MAIL) 3 Tap “DETECT/MAIL” (P). 4 Tap “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”. 5 Select “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”, then tap J. Memo : Videos are recorded in AVCHD mode. If recording is set to MP4/MOV mode, it is switched to AVCHD mode. 0 Size of the still images shot by DETECT/MAIL is 640 x 360. 0 “VIDEO QUALITY” is fixed to “XP”.
Using Wi-Fi Record and Send Videos via E-mail (VIDEO MAIL) 0 0 0 The “PHOTO” icon appears on the screen for about 2 seconds upon detection. Images are captured automatically when moving subjects or human faces appear on the camera’s screen. (The PHOTO icon appears on the screen upon detection.) The captured still images will be sent via e-mail to the selected recipients. Memo : 0 Specifications of the videos sent via video mail are as follows: Item Details System MP4 Video - H.
Using Wi-Fi Tap “VIDEO MAIL” (L). . 3 . 0 0 0 4 Tap “VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS”. Sending of the video mail starts. To check the file, tap “PLAY TO CHECK”. When it is complete, tap “OK”. Caution : 0 . 0 5 Select “VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS”, then tap J. 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 To display the L icon, tap the e-mail address. To cancel the e-mail address, press the icon one more time. Up to 8 e-mail addresses can be selected. Tap “START” (I). 7 Press the START/STOP button to start recording. . .
Using Wi-Fi Recording the Location Information . You can record the location information of the venue where recording is taking place via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone. Tap “START” (I). (Operation on this camera) 5 Check the SSID and the PASS being displayed on the screen of the camera. 6 Select the SSID in step 5 from the Wi-Fi network selection screen of your smartphone, and enter the PASS on the password screen. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) .
Using Wi-Fi Operation Method Activate the GPS function of the smartphone. (Operation on the smartphone) . 1 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 2 The top menu appears. 0 For details on using the smartphone, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. Start “Wireless sync.” on the smartphone. 3 Tap “DIRECT MONITORING”. 4 Monitor screen is displayed. . 2 Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” (N) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu. (Operation on this camera) . .
Using Wi-Fi Changing the Settings To use the Wi-Fi function, it may be necessary to perform some settings on the camera and smartphone (or computer). 0 Registering the access points to connect (wireless LAN router) “Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect (ACCESS POINTS)” (A p. 115) 0 Obtaining a dynamic DNS account “Obtaining a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Account” (A p. 109) 0 Setting the account on this camera “Setting Dynamic DNS on this Camera (OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi Menu Settings Setting DIRECT MONITORING Details Configures various settings related to DIRECT MONITORING. PASSWORD Sets the password to access the camera. “Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p. 106) 0 ENFORCED GROUP OWNER (Default: “ON”) Set whether or not to get the owner group permissions. ・OFF: Set this if connection to devices that support Wi-Fi Direct fails.
Using Wi-Fi ・OFF: Does not record videos on this camera. ・ON: Records videos on this camera. “Setting Self Recording on this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING)” (A p. 115) VIDEO MAIL VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS Selects the recipient’s e-mail address for video mails. “Sending Still Images via E-mail upon Detection of Face or Movement (DETECT/MAIL)” (A p. 98) 0 MAIL SETTING Sets the e-mail addresses of the sender and recipient. “Setting the Sender’s E-mail Address of the Camera” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi 0 0 0 Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) Sets the password required to access the camera. Up to 8 characters (alphabets, numbers and symbols only), casesensitive. 0 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “DIRECT MONITORING” (N), “INDOOR MONITORING” (O) or “OUTDOOR MONITORING” (M). (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “PASSWORD”.
Using Wi-Fi Setting the Enforced Group Owner (DIRECT MONITORING) Sets whether to enforce authorization of the group owner. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Changes the port number to access to the camera. Valid when setting up multiple cameras for Outdoor Monitoring. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Changing the HTTP Port (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears.
Using Wi-Fi Setting the Score Display Record (DIRECT MONITORING) Setting the UPnP of this Camera (OUTDOOR MONITORING) Sets whether to record score displays in the video. Sets the UPnP of the camera. 1 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . . Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” (N) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “SCORE RECORDING”.
Using Wi-Fi Obtaining a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Account By obtaining a dynamic DNS account, this unit may be used on the web as usual even if the IP address changes when making an access to this unit via internet. 0 Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. To obtain (register) an account, perform the following steps. 1 Setting Dynamic DNS on this Camera (OUTDOOR MONITORING) Sets the dynamic DNS information of the obtained account on the camera. “Obtaining a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Account” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi Setting the Sender’s E-mail Address of the Camera Sets the address to be used for sending e-mails on the camera. Memo : 0 . 1 Enter the DDNS settings (username/password). (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 7 By using Gmail as the sender’s mail address, some of the settings can be omitted. Use of Gmail is recommended for users who have a Gmail account. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap.
. . Using Wi-Fi Tap “CHANGE” to change the contents that are already set. Enter the e-mail address and tap “SET”. 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”. 0 Change the SMTP port number (if necessary) and tap “SET”.
Using Wi-Fi USERNAME Enter the username. PASSWORD Enter the password. . Caution : 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”. 11 Tap “NEXT”. . (Operation on this camera) 0 .
Using Wi-Fi Registering the Recipient’s E-mail Address of the Camera Registers the e-mail addresses of recipients on the camera. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Enter the recipient’s e-mail address. . 7 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 2 The top menu appears. 0 . 0 0 0 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 0 0 After tapping “DETECT/MAIL” or “VIDEO MAIL” depending on the function in use, tap “SET”. .
Using Wi-Fi Setting the Detection Method of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Setting the Detection Interval of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Sets the detection method to start recording. Sets the time period to enable detection again after the previous one. 1 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . . Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “DETECT/MAIL” (P).
Using Wi-Fi Setting Self Recording on this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect (ACCESS POINTS) Sets whether to record videos on this camera during detection. There are 4 ways to register the access points (wireless LAN router) for connection. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 2 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration This is the easiest way of registration.
Using Wi-Fi o Search and Register Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) . 5 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) . 2 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) . .
Using Wi-Fi 0 Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) o Manual Registration 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 7 The search results appear on the camera’s screen. . 0 Register a password. (Operation on this camera) The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ADD”.
Using Wi-Fi Enter the name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) and tap “SET”. (Operation on this camera) o WPS PIN Registration 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 0 0 0 0 0 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) Select the type of authentication method (security).
Using Wi-Fi 6 Tap “WPS PIN”. (Operation on this camera) Editing LAN Settings of Access Points (Wireless LAN Router) Change accordingly such as when you want to fix the IP address for the camera. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router). 0 Tap “START”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”.
Using Wi-Fi Checking the MAC Address of this Camera Displays the MAC address of the camera. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 0 Perform the LAN settings. (when “DHCP” is set to “OFF”) (Operation on this camera) . 7 Tap “USE” to use the selected access point. Tap “DELETE” to delete the registered access point. 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “MAC ADDRESS”.
Using Wi-Fi Protecting the Network Settings with a Password Initializing the Wi-Fi Settings Sets a password to lock and protect the network settings. Returns the Wi-Fi settings to their default values. 1 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . . Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “LOCK SETTINGS”.
Using Wi-Fi Using Smartphone Applications 0 0 By installing the “Wireless sync.” smartphone software, images on the camera can be checked from a distance, and recording videos/still images and zooming operation can be performed. You can also send images recorded by the camera to the smartphone via Wi-Fi, to enjoy the recorded images on your smartphone or tablet. 0 Transferring still images “Transferring Still Images” (A p. 134) Changing the settings “Smartphone Application Settings” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi o Transfer Screen (AVCHD Screen) Use of Marking Enter the mark in the desired scene to make it easy to find the scene later. * Establish a Wi-Fi connection by using the DIRECT MONITORING function. o Common for Android and iOS Tap c to start recording the video. 2 Tap the “Marking” button at the scene you want to mark. 3 The marking screen appears. . 1 . . o Game Score Screen Caution : “Wireless sync.
. . Using Wi-Fi 0 0 0 Once a scene is marked, the next mark won’t be made within 5 seconds. The type of marking can be changed in the setting menu. Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. 3 Select a type of marking. o Setting the type of marking Tap Q. 2 Tap “TYPES OF MARKINGS”. . .
Using Wi-Fi Using the Game Score The scores of various sport games can be recorded with video images. Also, the recorded position can be marked to make it easy to find the scenes you want to view later. * Establish a Wi-Fi connection by using the DIRECT MONITORING function. o Common for Android and iOS Tap “Game Score”. . 1 (for All-Purpose Scoreboard) Tap “TEAM SELECTION” to select the team. Tap “TEAM LIST” to add the team name, team color and players. Tap “Game Name” to set the name of the game.
Using Wi-Fi TENNIS Tap c to start recording the video. . 5 Tennis To modify the score, tap the scorecard. (“ALL-PURPOSE SCOREBOARD” only) “Modifying Game Score Directly” (A p. 127) 0 To enter characters, tap the scorecard. “Entering Short Texts (“ALL-PURPOSE SCOREBOARD”)” (A p. 128) “Entering Short Texts (“TENNIS SCOREBOARD”)” (A p. 129) . 0 6 When the game is started, tap “Game Start”. 0 0 Tap the “Undo” button to cancel the latest score entry.
Using Wi-Fi Tap the scorecard. 2 Tap “SCORE EDITING”. 3 Enter the score, then tap “SAVE”. 0 Once a scene is marked, the next mark won’t be made within 5 seconds. . . 10 When the game is ended, tap “Game End”. . . 1 0 0 0 Tap “OK” if “DO YOU WANT TO EXIT?” appears. Check “STOP RECORDING” to stop video recording at the game end. Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen in Step 1.
o Entering Short Texts (“ALL-PURPOSE SCOREBOARD”) 3 Tap the “FREE TEXT” field to enter characters, and then tap “OK”. 4 Entered characters appear on the top-left corner of the screen. Tap the scorecard. . . 1 . . Using Wi-Fi 2 Tap “FREE TEXT”.
. . Using Wi-Fi o Entering Short Texts (“TENNIS SCOREBOARD”) score Tap the scorecard. . 1 o Screen display of the camera while recording the game . (ALL-PURPOSE SCOREBOARD) A Team name and score Team name can be set prior to recording. (use alphabets and numbers) “Game Score Settings” (A p. 137) B Game score recording icon (TENNIS SCOREBOARD) A Player name and score Player name can be set prior to recording. (use alphabets and numbers) B Game score recording icon 2 Tap “FREE TEXT”.
Using Wi-Fi Transferring Videos (AVCHD format) Transfer videos recorded in AVCHD format to the smartphone. The video to be forwarded is converted to the following format. 0 Item Details System MP4 Video Codec H. 264/MPEG-4 AVC Baseline Profile Resolution * Bit rate is indicated in ( ) 1280X720 (3.6Mbps) 640X360 (1Mbps) Frame rate 30p Coding system AAC Sampling rate 48kHz Bit 16 bit Number of channels 2 ch Audio Start “Wireless sync.” on the smartphone. .
. Using Wi-Fi Number of the selected image files is indicated next to the check mark in lower left. 0 To set the length of video you are transferring, refer to the below instructions. “Smartphone Application Settings” (A p. 136) 0 8 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. Tap “TRANSFER”. . 6 . 0 0 . 0 0 7 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. “TRANSFER” starts. To play back and check the video, tap “CHECK”.
Using Wi-Fi o Transferring manually Transferring Videos (MP4 format) Transfer videos recorded in MP4 format to the smartphone. (Depending on the smartphone in use, videos may not be played back.) 0 Transferred videos are sent in the original file format. 1 Start “Wireless sync.” on the smartphone. . You can set the length of transferred video. A Tap “MANUAL” in step 5. B At the start point, enter the starting time of the video. Specify the lengths of the video by using the slider bar.
Select “MP4” from the tab at the bottom of the screen, and tap the video to transfer. 0 6 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. “TRANSFER” starts. . 4 . . Using Wi-Fi 5 Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. Tap Q to move to the setting screen. Tap “TRANSFER”. . 0 0 0 7 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. After transferring is complete, tap “OK”.
Using Wi-Fi Transferring Still Images You can transfer recorded still images to your smartphone. If the aspect ratio of the original still image is 4:3, the image is reduced by 1600X1200 when transferred. If the aspect ratio of the original still image is 16:9, the image is reduced by 1920X1080 when transferred. Start “Wireless sync.” on the smartphone. . 1 0 Select the connection type to the camera. . 2 Start the application after confirming that the smartphone is connected to this camera.
. . Using Wi-Fi Select the “Still Image” tab in the lower part of the screen, and tap the index screen. 0 6 Tap “BACK” to return to the previous screen. Tap “TRANSFER”. 0 0 5 Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. Tap Q to move to the setting screen. Enter the check in the checkbox (A) to the still images to transfer, and tap the transfer mark icon (B) on the lower right. . . 4 0 7 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. “TRANSFER” starts.
Using Wi-Fi Smartphone Application Settings You can change the settings of the smartphone applications. o Common for Android and iOS Tap Q. 2 Tap the desired setting. . 1 0 After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. 0 0 136 To play back and check the still image, tap “CHECK”. (Android only) (unavailable when multiple still images are transferred) To upload the still image, tap “SHARE”.
Using Wi-Fi Details MONITORING Turns on/off the monitoring function of the screen. (Enter a check mark to set to “ON”) LOC INFO TRANS INT Select the time interval for obtaining the GPS location information while the direct monitoring is in use. (Off - 15 SEC) TYPES OF MARKINGS Set the type of marking being used in the marking screen. LENGTH Set the length of video being transferred to the smartphone. (10 - 300SEC) Available for videos in AVCHD format only.
Using Wi-Fi 3 Using Tablet Applications Tap the desired setting. By installing a “JVC CAM Coach” tablet software, images recorded by the camera can be transferred to a tablet device via Wi-Fi. Functions such as playback of the recorded video, displaying 2 different playback images for comparison, self-checking and adding explanations on playback images are available. Installing the Applications for a Tablet o Android Tablet 1 Tap “PLAY STORE” on the application list.
Using Wi-Fi Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser You can connect to the camera and make use of the Wi-Fi function from the web browser of a computer. 0 Indications on the screen “Indications on the Screen” (A p. 139) Indications on the Screen . o Recording Screen Memo : 0 The full screen button is not displayed when the stream format is MotionJPEG.
Using Wi-Fi . o Video Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) (AVCHD) . o Video Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) (MP4/MOV) 0 To download a video, click on the thumbnail. . o Still Image Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) 0 To download a still image, click on the thumbnail.
Using Wi-Fi o DETECT/MAIL SETTING Screen . Notification mail settings such as detection method and recipient’s e-mail address can be changed even when the camera is out of reach.
Using Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Direct Monitoring Trouble Action Unable to connect to camera. (URL required) 0 0 0 0 Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. Check whether Wi-Fi is connected to “DIRECT_**JVCCAM”. Check whether the smartphone (or computer) is connected to the camera. Try again after powering off and on the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer). Unable to browse internet on the computer when it is connected to the camera.
Using Wi-Fi 0 Turn off the power of the camera, then try again. INDOOR MONITORING (connection at home) Trouble Unable to connect to the camera. (URL required) Action 0 0 0 Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. Check to ensure that the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer) are connected to the same access point. Try again after powering off and on the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer). Unsure of URL to access from a web browser.
Using Wi-Fi OUTDOOR MONITORING (connection from the Internet) Trouble Action Unsure of URL to access from a web browser. 0 The URL (WAN) does not appear in the network information. The URL (WAN) will not appear if dynamic DNS is not set on the camera. To set dynamic DNS, perform the following steps. 1. Obtain an account with JVC dynamic DNS service using your computer. 2. Log in to JVC DNS and obtain the dynamic DNS service. 3. Set the obtained dynamic DNS username and password on the camera.
Using Wi-Fi When the “HTTP Port” of the camera (set to “80” by default) is used by another device, a connection cannot be established. Change the “HTTP Port” of the camera. “Changing the HTTP Port (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p. 107) 0 E-mail (Notification Mail, Video Mail) Trouble Unable to send e-mails. Action 0 0 0 0 0 Check that the settings of the e-mail server are correct. Check that the settings of the sender’s e-mail address are correct.
Using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Specifications Wi-Fi Specifications Item Details Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) Wi-Fi security Encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2 *WPA and WPA2 are supported only by the personal mode (PSK). DIRECT MONITORING / INDOOR MONITORING / OUTDOOR MONITORING o When Using Wireless sync. Item Details Supported Terminals iPhone/iPad/iPod touch: iOS 5.1 or later Android: Android 2.3 or later 0 There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all terminals.
Using Wi-Fi Audio AAC 48kHz 16 bits 2ch Time Max.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code DIRECT MONITORING You can monitor images being captured by this unit to your smartphone or PC. While you are busy, you can monitor your baby who is sleeping in the room next door. INDOOR MONITORING Images being captured by this unit can be set to your PC or smartphone when your children return home, via the wireless LAN router.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code DIRECT MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. 0 0 0 monitoring. (8 to 63 characters (64 characters in case of hexadecimal)) Enforced Group Owner: setting used to enable a connection with a device that does not support Wi-Fi Direct. Normally set to “ON”. HTTP Port: Normally set to “80”. SCORE RECORDING: Sets whether to record score displays in the video. (Recorded score display cannot be deleted later.) .
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code o Regular Operation Connecting the Smartphone to the Camera Wirelessly o Connection by entering the Wi-Fi password 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . Set the camera to the recording mode. 0 A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen. . 7 For details on connecting your smartphone (or computer) to a Wi-Fi network, please refer to the instruction manual of the phone terminal in use. 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon.
. Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Tap “WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Activate WPS on the smartphone (or computer) within 2 minutes. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) . . 5 The recording screen is displayed. 4 Operate from a smartphone . 3 0 To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen. .
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code INDOOR MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) . Create a QR code. 0 2 The URL for the computer to connect to appears. Check the URL displayed on the camera screen, which starts from “http://”. o Enter values in the required items for indoor monitoring. 0 Password: set a password to connect this camera to the device via an 0 access point. (Not more than 8 characters) HTTP Port: Normally set to “80”.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Read a QR code. Read a QR code. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. . 4 Tap “YES”. . . 2 Tap “OK”. . . 3 0 0 Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Set contents are saved.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code o Search the access point, and select from the list. Set the name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) and the password beforehand. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 The search results appear on the camera’s screen. Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) 8 Register a password. (Operation on this camera) . 7 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . .
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Connecting the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) 0 0 Connect the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. This setting is unnecessary if the smartphone (or computer) has already been connected to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. o Regular Operation o Operation on this camera 0 6 Tap “MENU”.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Check the URL displayed on the camera screen, which starts from “http://”. . 2 0 After checking the URL, tap “QUIT” to return to the previous screen. Start Internet Explorer (web browser) on the computer and enter the URL. 4 Log in with your username and password. . . 3 3 The recording screen is displayed. The username is “jvccam” and the default password is “0000”. “Changing the Settings” (A p. 104) 0 .
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code OUTDOOR MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “SET FROM QR CODE”. 5 Tap “EXECUTE”. Operation” below) Obtaining a Dynamic DNS Account 1 Access the following URL from a browser and register for an account. (Operation on a computer or smartphone) .
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Tap “OK”. . 3 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. . 6 0 0 Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Set contents are saved. Registering the access points (wireless LAN router) to this unit o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code 0 0 0 . 0 0 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 9 After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) . . 4 “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C” by tapping 3 times. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Tap “OUTDOOR MONITORING”. 3 Log in with your username and password. (if authentication cannot be achieved) . 2 Start making a connection. (Operation on this camera) . 5 0 The following is displayed when the camera is connected to the access point. . . 6 Name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) in connection is displayed. 0 0 Check the URL (WAN). . 7 The URL (WAN) for the smartphone to connect to appears.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code DETECT/MAIL o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. Memo : 0 Perform operations in step 2 and 3 after creating a QR code, and read the QR code one by one by the camera. o Enter values in the required items for setting the recipient’s e-mail address. 0 0 0 0 E-mail address: set the recipient’s e-mail address. E-mail function: set the function of the e-mail that is transmitted to the recipient’s e-mail address.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code 3 0 0 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Set contents are saved. Registering the access points (wireless LAN router) to this unit o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Tap “SET FROM QR CODE”. . 4 0 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code 7 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. 4 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 0 5 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) . . 8 . Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) .
0 0 0 0 0 After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) 5 Select “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”, then tap J. . 9 “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C” by tapping 3 times. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code 0 0 Images are captured automatically when moving subjects or human faces appear on the camera’s screen. (The PHOTO icon appears on the screen upon detection.) The captured still images will be sent via e-mail to the selected recipients. 10 Detection suspended VIDEO MAIL o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Registering the access points (wireless LAN router) to this unit o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Tap “SET FROM QR CODE”. . 4 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) .
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code 7 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. 0 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) . . 8 5 To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. o Search the access point, and select from the list.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Other methods, such as “Manual Registration” and “WPS PIN Registration” are also available. Refer to the following link for details. “Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect (ACCESS POINTS)” (A p. 115) 0 0 0 0 o Regular Operation To display the L icon, tap the e-mail address. To cancel the e-mail address, press the icon one more time. Up to 8 e-mail addresses can be selected. 6 Tap “START” (I). 7 Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
Settings Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. 1 Tap “MENU”. . TOP MENU: Menu that contains all the items specific to the video recording, still image recording, video playback, and still image playback modes respectively. 0 0 The top menu appears. The menu differs according to the mode in use. 2 Tap the desired menu. 3 Tap the desired setting. . 0 Operating the Top Menu . Operating the Menu Memo : 0 To display the previous/next menu Tap 0 or 1.
Settings Menu . RECORD SETTING Menu (video) * ( ) indicates the position of the shooting dial Focus Assist (P, A, S, M, U and SCN only) To adjust focus easily, the contour of focused parts are highlighted in color. “Adjusting Focus by Using Focus Assist” (A p. 38) Assist Color (P, A, S, M, U and SCN only) Sets the color of contour line which is displayed in the “Focus Assist” function. Setting Details RED Sets the color of contour line to red. GREEN Sets the color of contour line to green.
Settings Menu AGC Adjusts the brightness at the shutter speed of up to 1/60. AUTO Decreases the shutter speed (to 1/30), and adjust the brightness. Memo : Although “AUTO” brightens the scene more than “AGC”, movements of the subject may become unnatural. “GAIN UP” can be set by using the USER dial. “U: Saves the setting values of frequently-used functions (User Settings)” (A p. 36) 0 0 WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function.
Settings Menu SYSTEM SELECT Sets the frame rate for recording. Available when “VIDEO REC FORMAT” is set to “AVCHD”. Setting Details 60p Records in progressive format. 60i Does not record in progressive format. Memo : 0 0 0 Video quality cannot be set in 60p mode. Videos recorded in 60p mode are playable only on AVCHD Progressive compatible devices. Blu-ray discs containing videos that are recorded in the 60p mode are playable only on AVCHD Progressive compatible devices.
Settings Menu USER DIAL Settings for shutter speed, aperture, white balance and GAIN UP can be saved. By moving the shooting dial to “U” position, you can start shooting in the same settings as these being saved. “U: Saves the setting values of frequently-used functions (User Settings)” (A p. 36) ZOOM MIC Sets the zoom microphone. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the zoom microphone. ON Records audio sounds in the same direction as the zoom operation.
Settings Menu . SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (video) AUTO REC Starts recording 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. 46) DATE/TIME RECORDING You can record videos together with the date and time. Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display. (The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.) “Recording Videos with Date and Time” (A p.
Settings Menu . RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) * ( ) indicates the position of the shooting dial Focus Assist (P, A, S, M, U and SCN only) To adjust focus easily, the contour of focused parts are highlighted in color. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the Focus Assist function. ON Activates the Focus Assist function. Assist Color (P, A, S, M, U and SCN only) Sets the color of contour line which is displayed in the “Focus Assist” function.
Settings Menu 0 0 0 0 0 If foreign particles, such as dust, are attached, do not use it. Also, do not cover it with tape, etc. Incorrect usage may result in burns. Heat from the flash may result in emission of smoke. Do not touch the flash immediately after it is used. SELF-TIMER Use this when taking a group photo. “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” (A p. 47) Setting Details OFF Deactivates the Self-Timer function. 2SEC Shutter is released after 2 seconds.
Settings Menu - when any functions in “SPECIAL RECORDING” is set SMILE% (P only) Displays the smile level of people in percentage. Setting Details OFF Displays only the frames when faces are detected. ON Displays the frames and smile levels (%) when faces are detected. Memo : 0 0 The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces. Smile levels will be displayed for up to 3 of the largest faces displayed on the screen. Some faces may not be detected depending on the shooting environment.
Settings Menu . SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (still image) AUTO REC Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (changes in brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p.
Settings Menu . PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) SEARCH DATE Narrows down the video index screen according to recording dates. “Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date” (A p. 64) DIGEST PLAYBACK (AVCHD mode only) Plays back a digest of the recorded videos. “ DIGEST PLAYBACK ” (A p. 61) PLAYBACK OTHER FILE (AVCHD mode only) Plays videos with defective management information. “ PLAYBACK OTHER FILE ” (A p.
Settings Menu . EDIT Menu (video) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 70) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 70) TRIMMING Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. The original video remains in its existing location. “Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING)” (A p.
Settings Menu . PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) SEARCH DATE Narrows down the still image index screen according to recording dates. “Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date” (A p.
Settings Menu . EDIT Menu (still image) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 70) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p.
Settings Menu . SETUP (video/still image) Mobile User Guide . Displays the QR code to access the Mobile User Guide. 0 The portal site appears when the QR code has been read correctly. Select the model name of your camera to display its Mobile User Guide. Memo : 0 0 0 To read the QR code, a relevant application is required. Enter the URL in the internet browser manually if the QR code cannot be read. The Mobile User Guide is supported by Android devices and iPhone.
Settings Menu OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. Setting Details OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes. ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes. Memo : 0 0 When using battery, power is turned off automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
Settings Menu . CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Setting Details OFF Does not display icons and date/time on TV. ON Displays icons and date/time on TV. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Setting Details 4:3 Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV (16:9).
Settings Menu . MEDIA SETTINGS (video/still image) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder and file numbers to "1". Caution : 0 0 0 Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted. All data on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted. Copy all files on the SD card to a computer before formatting.
Settings Menu USB CONNECTION MENU Appears when this unit is connected to a computer by using an USB cable. PLAYBACK ON PC 0 Displays videos recorded by this unit by using the MediaBrowser. “Installing the Provided Software” (A p. 77) Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer without using the provided software. “Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software” (A p. 82) “Copying to Mac Computer” (A p.
Names of Parts Rear . Front . A USB Connector A Focus Ring 0 Connects to computer using a USB cable. Adjusts focus manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 37) B HDMI Mini Connector B Light/Flash C Playback/Recording Button 0 0 Turn on the light when shooting in dark places. “ LIGHT ” (A p. 170) 0 Set the flash as necessary when capturing still images. “ FLASH ” (A p. 175) C Shooting Dial “Shooting by Changing the Settings” (A p.
Names of Parts Interior . Bottom A Viewfinder Terminal Cover 0 0 Attach a viewfinder (sold separately). This may not be commercially available in some regions. B SD Card Slot 0 Insert an optional SD card. C Battery Lock Lever . “Detaching the Battery Pack” (A p. 13) A Tripod Mounting Hole D Battery Insert “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 21) “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 12) E Battery Cover “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Recording A TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF “Capturing Subjects by Tracking Automatically (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 34) B Auto REC “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 46) C Tele Macro “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 40) D WHITE BALANCE “Setting White Balance” (A p. 39) E Time “Clock Setting” (A p. 19) F SMILE SHOT “SMILE SHOT (P only)” (A p. 171) G Recording media H Battery Indicator I CONTINUOUS SHOOTING “Continuous Shooting” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Playback . Still Image Recording . A Video Mode A Still Image Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Image Size “ IMAGE SIZE ” (A p. 177) C Self-Timer “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” (A p. 47) D Remaining Number of Shots “Checking the Remaining Recording Time” (A p. 51) E Focus F Recording in Progress 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Video Quality “ VIDEO QUALITY ” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor . Still Image Playback A Still Image Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Folder Number C File Number D Date/Time 0 Displays the recording date and time. E Recording media F Battery Indicator G 1080p Output “ HDMI OUTPUT ” (A p.
Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properly Turning Off the Power Turn off the power by pressing the power button. 2 Remove the power source (battery and AC adapter), connect these again, and then press the power button (reset completed). .
Troubleshooting Battery Pack Recording Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack. Recording cannot be performed. Recharge the battery pack. “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 12) Check whether the terminals are dirty. If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Troubleshooting SD Card Playback Cannot insert the SD card. Sound or video is interrupted. Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14) Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. Unable to copy to SD card. There is no sound. To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media settings.
Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Computer Unable to delete file. Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 70) If the provided software MediaBrowser is not installed, some functions may not work properly. “Installing the Provided Software” (A p. 77) Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD).
Troubleshooting Screen/Image Other Problems The LCD monitor is difficult to see. The buttons on the touch screen do not work. The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. Tap the buttons on the touch screen with your fingers. The buttons may not respond if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves on. Save the recorded data before requesting service. AConnect to computer using a USB cable. The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
Troubleshooting - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Please be forewarned. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject to be analyzed. Therefore, it may not be returned. Error Message? SET DATE/TIME! Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) “Clock Setting” (A p. 19) COMMUNICATION ERROR Reconnect the USB cable.
Troubleshooting INSUFFICIENT AVAILABLE SPACE Delete files, or move files to a computer or other devices. Replace the SD card with a new one. RECORDABLE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY LEVEL HAS BEEN REACHED A Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.) B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT SD CARD” of the media settings menu. (All data on the SD card will be deleted.) “ FORMAT SD CARD ” (A p.
Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder 0 0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent. Caution : 0 0 0 Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol.
Specifications Camera Connectors Details Item Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 11 V Using battery pack: DC 7.2 V HDMI output connector HDMI Mini Connector (x.v.Color compatible) Power consumption 4.4 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 3 (standard)) 4.8 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 4 (brighter)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A AV output connector Video output: 1.
Specifications Still Image Item Details Recording format JPEG standard Extension .JPG Image size “Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)” (A p. 51) AC Adapter (AP-V20) Item Details Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 11 V, 1 A Allowable operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) Battery Pack (BN-VF815U) Item Details Power voltage 7.2 V Capacity 1460 mAh Dimensions (mm) 30.
