CAMCORDER GZ-RY980 Detailed User Guide C8C_RY980_US_EN
Table of Contents Getting Started Verifying the Accessories ........................................................ 4 Turning on this Unit .................................................................. 5 Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) ........................ 5 Charging .................................................................................. 6 Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 7 Attaching the Lens Cap ..........................
Maintenance ............................................................... 137 Specifications ............................................................. 138 Trademarks .................................................................
Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description AC Adapter UNI318-0530 0 Charges this unit. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Power Cord Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 0 . HDMI Mini Cable 0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV in a better quality. .
Getting Started Turning on this Unit Open the LCD monitor to turn on this unit. To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) o To open (Back of the camera) o To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor. (Open carefully.) . A Slide the cover lock downward. 0 The cover slides to the left automatically. B Lift the cover slowly. o To close . o To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. (Close carefully.
Getting Started Charging Using a Power Bank This unit is equipped with a built-in battery. Open the connector cover, and connect the cable as shown in the figure. CHARGE POWER/ACCES CHARGE Lamp Lights up: Charging in progress Goes out: Charging finished Blinking: See below Connecting to a power bank charges the built-in battery of this unit and supplies the power during recording.
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Attaching the Lens Cap Attach the cap to protect the lens when not shooting. Open the belt Adjust the length of the belt Fasten the belt . A Open the belt B Adjust the length of the belt C Fasten the belt Caution : 0 Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly. If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages. Lens Cap . o During recording Fix to the grip belt .
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Removing the Card Before shooting, insert a commercially available SD card (4 GB to 512 GB) into Slot A, Slot B or both slots. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 8) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 50) 1 Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. Close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit. . 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.
Getting Started Memo : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card (even if the card is inserted in an adapter). It may cause malfunction. To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card. UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards. UHS Speed Class is not supported. SD card that is used for recording or edited using this unit cannot be played back or edited on other camcorder units.
Getting Started Adjusting the Touch Screen 6 Tap the screen. Adjust the response position when the touch screen is touched. 1 Tap “MENU”. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 Complete 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT . 0 PLAY REC MENU . 2 Select “System” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Caution : 0 Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment (steps 4 - 5). Doing so may cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) Recording Screen SLOT REC PLAY REC MENU . 1 1 Auto/Manual Selection Button 0 2 Switches the card slot to use between Slot A and Slot B when SD cards are inserted into both slots. Still Image Recording Button Records still images while in the recording standby mode. “Capturing Still Images” (A p. 21) 0 4 Switches to the playback mode. Recording Start/Stop Button “Recording Start/Stop Button” (A p.
Getting Started Playback Screen (Still Image) Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Display 1 2 3 . Enlarge Display Button 0 2 Recording Mode Button 0 3 Switches to the recording mode. Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Button 0 4 Enlarges the still image that is being played back. Returns to the index screen (thumbnail display). Select Button By turning on the “Select” button to select the still image that is currently playing, operations such as protect and delete can be performed easily.
Getting Started Configuring the Initial Settings Menu Screen (Recording Mode) 6 1 2 3 5 4 When the power of this unit is turned on for the first time, it is necessary to select a display language and configure the internal clock for the initial settings. All operations are disabled until initial settings are configured. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Up/Down Arrow Keys 0 2 Set Button 0 3 2 The power turns on, and a language selection screen appears. Configure the language to use.
Getting Started Readjusting the Clock after Initial Settings are Configured The language on the display can be changed. Change the language in the “Language” item of the menu. Setting the Date/Time 1 Changing the Display Language after Initial Settings are Configured 1 Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”. STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY PLAY REC MENU . 2 TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY Select “System” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”.
Getting Started Holding this Unit When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. Tripod Mounting This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for preventing camera shake and recording from the fixed position. . 0 To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn the screws until they are fastened firmly. Caution : 0 0 0 .
Getting Started Using this Unit Overseas Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling 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. 16) Configure the date and time in “Date/Time” according to the local time. (A p. 14) Also, configure the time zone as and when necessary. 1 Tap “MENU”.
Getting Started o Time Zone of Major Cities -11:00 MIDWAY ATOLL -10:00 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HONOLULU - 9:00 ALASKA ANCHORAGE - 8:00 VANCOUVER SEATTLE LOS ANGELES - 7:00 DENVER PHOENIX CALGARY - 6:00 CHICAGO HOUSTON MEXICO CITY - 5:00 TORONTO NEW YORK BOGOTA - 4:00 MANAUS SANTIAGO - 3:30 NEWFOUNDLAND - 3:00 RIO DE JANEIRO - 2:00 FERNANDO DE NORONHA - 1:00 AZORES 0:00 TAHITI SAO PAULO BUENOS AIRES LONDON CASABLANCA LISBON + 1:00 BERLIN PARIS WARSAW + 2:00 HELSINKI I
Getting Started Before Using Underwater or under Low Temperature This section describes the precautions and methods of maintenance when using the unit underwater or under low temperature conditions. “Cautions on Using Underwater” (A p. 18) “Maintenance after Use” (A p. 18) “Cautions on Using under Low Temperature” (A p. 18) “Other Precautions” (A p. 18) Maintenance after Use After using underwater or in dusty places, rinse the camera with water immediately and dry it completely.
Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications for Video Recording During Auto recording, the camera automatically adjusts the settings such as brightness and focus to suit the shooting conditions. 0 Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. 1 100% SLOT 1920x1080 60i 18M Open the LCD monitor. PLAY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT REC MENU B Recording Media Displays the SD card icon and recordable time.
Recording Operation Buttons for Video Recording REC A Caution : TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 54min 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 B - - - min SLOT PLAY REC MENU . Operation Buttons Description A Auto/Manual Selection Button Switches between the Auto and Manual recording modes. B Card Slot Selection Button Switches the card slot to use between Slot A and Slot B. C Still Image Recording Button Tap this button to record a still image during recording standby. “Capturing Still Images” (A p.
Recording Capturing Still Images Zooming Still images can be captured by tapping the B button while in the recording standby mode. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. Memorizes the zoom position while the camera is turned off. 0 Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. 0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting. T ＋ VOL. W PLAY REC MENU W (Wide Angle End) .
Recording Manual Recording Camera Setting Menu In situations where recording cannot be performed correctly in the Auto mode, it is possible to record videos with the recording mode changed to Manual. 1 Open the LCD monitor. The following items can be set. Name Focus Use manual focus if the subject is not focused automatically. “Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS)” (A p. 23) Brightness Adjust 0 Shutter Speed Shutter speed can be adjusted.
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS) 5 Select “Manual” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. Adjust the focus manually when focus cannot be achieved using Auto or when you want to lock the focus. 1 Manual Select the Manual recording mode. STBY Auto TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT . 6 PLAY REC Adjust the focus. STBY MENU TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 . 0 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 If the camera is in the n mode, tap n to display the mode selection screen.
Recording Using the Focus Assist Function 6 Select “Color” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. This function switches the display temporarily to black-and-white and displays the outline of the parts of the image that are in focus in color. Adjust the focus until the part to set focus on is displayed in color. The color of the outline (multiple colors, red, green or blue) can be configured in the menu. 1 Color Multicolor Tap “MENU”. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording Enlarging the Image (EXPANDED) for Focus Adjustment 5 Select “Manual” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. This function enlarges the area near the center of the image. It is useful for checking or adjusting the focus. 1 Manual Select the Manual recording mode. STBY Auto TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT . 6 PLAY REC Tap e. STBY MENU TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 .
Recording Adjusting Brightness 5 Select “Manual” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. STBY Manual TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 Auto 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT . PLAY REC MENU 6 Adjust the brightness value. STBY . 0 If the camera is in the n mode, tap n to display the mode selection screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording Setting Shutter Speed 5 Select “Manual” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 Manual Auto 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT . PLAY REC MENU 6 Adjust the shutter speed. STBY . 0 If the camera is in the n mode, tap n to display the mode selection screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording Setting Aperture 5 Select “Manual” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. You can adjust the aperture to change the area of focus. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT オート Manual Auto . PLAY REC MENU 6 Adjust the aperture. STBY . 0 If the camera is in the n mode, tap n to display the mode selection screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording Increasing the Light Sensitivity Level 5 Automatically increases the light sensitivity when the subject is not bright enough. 1 Adjust the brightness to the desired level with 3 and 2. STBY Tap “MENU”. STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 0dB PLAY SET REC MENU . Memo : PLAY REC MENU 0 . 2 Select “Camera Process” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”.
Recording Setting Backlight Compensation 5 Select “On” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT On Off . Setting PLAY REC MENU . 0 If the camera is in the n mode, tap n to display the mode selection screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. On Backlight compensation is enabled.
Recording Setting White Balance 5 Select a white balance setting with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. STBY Marine1 Halogen Cloud Fine Auto TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT . PLAY REC MENU Setting Display Description Auto None Fine Cloud Halogen Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video light.
Recording Using Preset 1 2 Select “Preset” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. In the Camera Process menu, select “Adjust” under White Balance, followed by tapping “SET”. 3 4 Select “Preset Temp.” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. Select an appropriate color temperature with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. 0 To specify the settings in greater detail, display the detailed color temperature selection screen with 1. To go back to the main color temperature setting screen, tap 1.
Recording Recording Data to Both Slot A and Slot B Inserting an SD card into each of Slot A and Slot B enables “continuous recording to both SD cards” or “simultaneous recording to both SD cards”. 1 Item Description Dual Records videos simultaneously to the SD cards in both slots if data can be recorded to the SD cards inserted. Series When recordable SD cards are inserted into both the card slots, recording starts with the card in the selected card slot.
Recording Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording 6 Select “High-Speed” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. You can record videos in slow-motion by increasing the recording speed to emphasize the movements, and play back the slow-motion video smoothly. Playing back casual scenes in slow motion helps to add a dramatic effect. Item Value Recording Speed 100 fps, 50 fps, 120 fps, 60 fps Image Size 1920×1080 Bit rate 16 Mbps 0 4K HD High-Speed .
Recording 9 Tap J or O. High-Speed System . 10 Select “Apply” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. Apply Record Format? Apply Cancel . Memo : Fixes the recording mode at Normal. Images may appear grainier than other videos. It is recommended that the subject be captured in a size that is as big as possible. The image displayed on the LCD monitor during recording may also appear grainier. 0 Audio will not be recorded. 0 When high-speed recording is enabled, only the optical zoom can be used.
Recording Shooting under Water 5 Select “Marine1” or “Marine2” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. Perform the following settings to shoot underwater. Setting the White Balance to Underwater Mode Marine2 Marine1 Halogen Cloud Fine Corrects the color when shooting underwater to record more natural images. Select from the following two settings depending on the color of the water at the shooting location. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording o To Cancel “Screen Lock” Locking the Screen 1 Tap the L button. Tap “MENU”. STBY STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT . PLAY REC MENU . 2 Select “System” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. Memo : 0 0 0 System... Caution : . 3 Once “Screen Lock” is set, only the L button on the touch screen can be operated. The START/STOP (recording) button and the zoom lever can be used while the screen is locked.
Recording “Touch Priority AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. 1 . 0 Tap “MENU”. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 0 0 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT Focus and brightness will be adjusted automatically based on the tapped position (face/area). A blue frame appears around the selected subject (face), while a white frame appears around the selected area. To reconfigure, tap the desired position (face/area) again. To cancel “AreaSel”, tap the white frame.
Recording o When “System” is set to “4K” Reducing Camera Shake Setting Details When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced. The following are the steps when “System” is set to “HD”. b Off Deactivates image stabilizer. 1 a On Reduces camera shake under normal shooting conditions. Tap “MENU”. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording Taking Close-up Shots (TELE MACRO) 4 Select “Tele Macro” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function even when the unit is at the telephoto zoom setting. Tele Macro Off . 0 0 . *The image is only an impression. 1 5 Select the Manual recording mode. STBY Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Select “On” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording Special Effect Recording 6 Select “Rec Frames” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. Time-lapse Recording (Time-Lapse Rec) 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. 1 Rec Frames 1 frame Tap “MENU”. . STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY 0 TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Recording 11 Start recording. . 0 Records based on the preset recording interval and number of frames. Item Setting Value Rec Frames 1 frame, 3 frames, 6 frames Rec Interval 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 1 hour 0 The display changes as follows: V F R F V (red text) F R F V (red text) ... Caution : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Do not remove the SD card during recording (R, red text) or while recording is paused (V, red text).
Recording Pre Rec 5 Select “Pre Rec” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. “Pre Rec Time” can be used to specify the number of seconds for video and audio to be recorded before the actual recording starts. Using Pre Rec enables recording of a complete event without missing the initial scenes even when you start the recording late. Normal Pre Rec Scene Continuous Time-Lapse Rec Resulting File (Recorded video and audio) .
Recording Scene Continuous 5 Select “Scene Continuous” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. During normal recording, the image, audio and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as a single file when recording stops. Scene Continuous enables several rounds of recordings (from the time when recording starts to the time when it is stopped) to be consolidated into a single file. Normal Pre Rec Scene Continuous Time-Lapse Rec .
Recording Using the Self-timer 5 Press the START/STOP button. You can record video or still image using the self-timer. This is useful when taking a video or still image that includes the photographer. The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button when taking a still image. Memo : . When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended. “Tripod Mounting” (A p.
Recording o Using Still Self Timer 1 5 Tap B to take a shot. Tap “MENU”. STBY STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 SLOT 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 PLAY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 REC MENU . PLAY REC MENU 0 . 2 Select “Camera Function” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”. A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts. Caution : 0 Camera Function... The “Still Self Timer” setting cannot be changed in the following cases.
Recording Changing the Mode of Time Code (TC) Recording 5 Start recording. The time code data is recorded together with the video. The time code is displayed on the LCD monitor screen during playback or recording. 1 Tap “MENU”. . STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY REC TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 10 REC TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY MENU REC MENU . . 2 0 Select “TC” with 3 or 2, followed by tapping “SET”.
Recording Checking the Remaining Battery Level and Recording Time Remaining Recording Time, Battery Level A 100% 54min STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 B - - - min SLOT Display the remaining battery power and the remaining recording time. 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 Memo : 0 The remaining battery power and the remaining recording time are estimates. PLAY Recording Mode 1 0 0 Tap “MENU”. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT 0 PLAY REC MENU .
Recording Playback Mode 1 Tap M to select the playback mode. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY REC MENU . 2 Tap “ACTION”. 1/8 000G0000 REC SLOT 2018-01-01 ACTION MENU . 3 Select “Display Media Info.”, followed by tapping “SET”. Display Media Info. 000G0000 1/8 2018-01-01 01 18-01-01 . 4 Check the remaining battery level and recording time. SLOT Free: 54 min Media Size AVCHD 8GB 17 .
Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Picture Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 6m 13 m 26 m 53 m 1 h 45 m 3 h 30 m 7h 14 h 28M 16 m 33 m 1h7m 2 h 15 m 4 h 30 m 9h 18 h 36 h 10 m 24M 19 m 39 m 1 h 18 m 2 h 37 m 5 h 15 m 10 h 30 m 21 h 42 h 10 m 18M 25 m 51 m 1 h 44 m 3 h 30 m 7h 14 h 28 h 56 h 10 m 4K HD 0 0 0 The recording time indicated above will change depending on the recording conditions.
Playback Playing Back Videos You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). Normal Playback Plays back the recorded videos. 1 Tap M to select the playback mode. Caution : Make a backup of important recorded data. It is recommended that important recorded data be copied to a PC or other types of recording media (e.g., another SD card) for storage. 0 This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device.
Playback Operation Buttons for Video Playback During Video Playback During Index Screen Display 1/8 SLOT REC 000G0000 REC 2018-01-01 ACTION MENU . Display Switches to the still image playback mode. B Video Playback Mode Selection Switches to the video playback mode. C 0 1 Moves the cursor to the left or right. D I Starts playback. E 3 Switches to the recording mode. F ACTION Opens the ACTION menu for configuring deletion and protection or for trimming.
Playback “ACTION” Menu (Video) Display Media Info. Select All Scenes Select Range Deselect All Media Information Screen (Videos Only) 1/8 SLOT Free:51min Media Size AVCHD Protect... Remove Protection... Delete Scenes... 2018-01-01 01 18-01-01 000G0000 8GB 17 . 1/8 Display A Trim This Scene 000G0000 2018-01-01 01 18-01-01 Remaining Recording Time Description A Display Media Info. Displays the recording information of the recorded scenes. “Media Information Screen (Videos Only)” (A p.
Playback Adjusting the Volume of Videos Checking the Recording Date and Other Information You can use the zoom/volume lever to control the volume. The recording information of the recorded videos can be displayed for viewing. Turn up the volume 1 Tap M to select the playback mode. STBY T TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 ＋ VOL. SLOT W Turn down the volume PLAY . REC MENU . 2 Select the scene (file) for which information is to be displayed for viewing, followed by tapping C.
Playback Playing Back Still Images Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). 1 During Index Screen Display Tap M to select the playback mode. 1/8 SLOT TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PIC_0011 REC 2018-01-01 ACTION MENU . PLAY REC MENU Display . 2 Tap the B (Still Image Playback Selection) button to switch to the Still Image mode.
Playback During Still Image Playback “ACTION” Menu (Still Image) Display Media Info. Select All Files Select Range Deselect All 1/8 Protect... Remove Protection... Delete Files... 2018-01-01 01 18-01-01 000G0000 REC . . 0 When this unit is not operated, the operation buttons on the touch screen disappear automatically. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again. Display Description Display Description A Display Media Info. Not available for selection.
Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on the TV varies with the type of TV in use. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. 0 To display the date and time on TV, set both “Date/Time” and “Display On TV” to “On”. “ Date/Time ” (A p. 111) “ Display On TV ” (A p. 112) HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does not work in conjunction with this unit. The language on the display changed.
Playback 4 Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Tap M to select the playback mode. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT 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.
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 One Scene” (A p. 59) “Selecting and Deleting Multiple Scenes” (A p. 60) “Deleting All Scenes” (A p. 62) Deleting One Scene Delete the scene that is currently being displayed (played). Caution : 0 1 Deleted files cannot be restored. Tap M to select the playback mode. TC 00 : 00 : 00 .
Editing Selecting and Deleting Multiple Scenes 5 Select “Selected Scenes” and tap “SET”. Deletes the selected files. 1/8 Caution : 0 Deleted files cannot be restored. This Scene Selected Scenes All Scenes 2018-01-01 18-01-01 1 000G0000 Selecting and Deleting Multiple Discontinuous Scenes 1 Tap M to select the playback mode. . TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT 0 6 For still images, select “Selected Files”. Select “Delete” and tap “SET”.
Editing Selecting and Deleting Multiple Continuous Scenes 1 7 Select “Delete Scenes” and tap “SET”. Tap M to select the playback mode. ecccted Range: g 6 TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT Delete Scenes... 2018-01-01 01 18-01-01 1 000G0006 . PLAY REC MENU . 2 8 Select “Selected Scenes” and tap “SET”. Tap “ACTION”. 1/8 SLOT This Scene Selected Scenes All Scenes 2018-01-01 1 18-01-01 000G0006 000G0000 REC 2018-01-01 ACTION MENU . 0 3 .
Editing Deleting All Scenes 1 Tap M to select the playback mode. TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY REC MENU . 2 Tap “ACTION”. 1/8 2018-01-01 000G0000 REC SLOT ACTION MENU . 3 Select “Delete Scenes” and tap “SET”. 8 Delete Scenes... 000G0000 2018-01-01 01 18-01-01 . 4 Select “All Scenes” and tap “SET”. 8 This Scene Selected Scenes All Scenes 2018-01-01 18-01-01 1 000G0000 . 5 Select “Delete” and tap “SET”.
Editing Protecting Video Images 2 Select the scene to protect and tap P. Protect important videos/still images to prevent them from being deleted accidentally. “Protecting/Canceling Protection of the Displayed (Playback) Scene” (A p. 63) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 63) “Protecting/Canceling Protection of All Scenes” (A p. 65) 1 Caution : 0 2018-01-01 000G0000 REC When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be deleted. ACTION MENU .
Editing Selecting Multiple Continuous Scenes for Enabling or Canceling Protection 1 6 Tap “ACTION”. Selected Range: 6 SLOT Tap M to select the playback mode. TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT 2018-01-01 000G0006 . PLAY REC MENU 7 Select “Protect” and tap “SET”. . 2 1/8 Tap “ACTION”. 1/8 SLOT Protect... 2018-01-01 18-01-01 000G0000 . 000G0000 REC ACTION MENU . 0 3 0 2018-01-01 8 To cancel protection, select “Remove Protection” and tap “SET”.
Editing Protecting/Canceling Protection of All Scenes 1 Tap M to select the playback mode. TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY REC MENU . 2 Tap “ACTION”. 1/8 2018-01-01 000G0000 REC SLOT ACTION MENU . 3 Select “Protect” and tap “SET”. 1/8 Protect... 2018-01-01 18-01-01 000G0000 . 0 4 To cancel protection, select “Remove Protection” and tap “SET”. Select “All Scenes” and tap “SET”. 6 This Scene Selected Scenes All Scenes 2018-01-01 -0 01-01 000G0000 .
Editing Trimming Recorded Videos 6 Tap I to start playback. STILL It is possible to crop (trim) the necessary parts of a scene that is recorded in an SD card. The trimmed scene is saved as a new file on the same SD card as the original clip. The original scene will remain intact. 1 TC 00 : 01 : 00 . 15 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 Tap M to select the playback mode. TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 STBY 00:01:00:15 00:10:08:01 00:00:07 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT IN OUT TRIM CANCEL .
Editing Capturing a Still Image from One Scene in a Video You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. 1 Tap M to select the playback mode. STBY TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 SLOT PLAY REC MENU . 2 Select a scene and tap I to start playback. 1/8 2018-01-01 000G0000 REC SLOT ACTION MENU . 3 Tap pause e at the desired scene during playback. PLAY REC .
Copying Backing up Data on a Computer 4 Right-click “Picture” and select “Paste”. The following describes the way to back up videos and still images in the SD card to a PC. By copying the entire folder from the SD card, it is possible to write the files back to the SD card for playback on the camera. Memo : 0 0 0 Backup can be performed without installing PowerDirector. Playback on the camera will fail if the backup files on the PC are moved or when their names are changed.
Copying Writing Files Back from the PC to the SD Card 1 Select and right-click the SD card drive, followed by selecting “Paste”. Insert an SD card. 0 0 0 2 6 Use an SD card that is formatted using the camera. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot or SD card reader of the PC. If an Auto Play dialog box or app appears, close it. Open the “Start menu”, and click “This PC” under “Windows System”. 0 For Windows 8.1, click F to open “Apps”. . File copy starts.
Copying When Using Windows 7 5 Assign an easy-to-understand name for the copied folder, such as the date. 6 Select and right-click the SD card drive, followed by selecting “Remove”. Backing up Data from an SD Card to a PC 1 Insert an SD card. Insert the SD card that contains the recorded file into the SD card slot of the PC or an SD card reader that is connected to the PC. If an Auto Play dialog box or app appears, close it.
Copying Writing Files Back from the PC to the SD Card 1 Select and right-click the SD card drive, followed by selecting “Paste”. Insert an SD card. 0 0 0 2 6 Use an SD card that is formatted using the camera. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot or SD card reader of the PC. If an Auto Play dialog box or app appears, close it. Click “Computer” in the Start menu. . File copy starts. 7 Select and right-click the SD card drive, followed by selecting “Remove”. .
Copying Using CyberLink PowerDirector 2 Check the serial number. 0 0 The CyberLink PowerDirector 14 video-editing software can be downloaded for use. Power Director offers a diverse variety of editing functions such as cutting, trimming, merging, transition, effect and text addition. After editing, the files can be converted to a different format according to the intended use, uploaded to movie websites or made into movie discs.
Copying Using PowerDirector 1 4 0 Start up. 0 Output. Double-click the “CyberLink PowerDirector” icon on the Desktop screen. After editing is complete, files can be output as different video files or uploaded to movie websites with “Output”. “Create Disk” can be used to create different types of discs. . Memo : 0 . 0 0 2 Input of the product key is needed at the initial startup.
Copying Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Windows 10 1 Windows 8.1 1 Display “Apps”. Click F. Right-click the Start button, followed by selecting and clicking “System”. . 2 Right-click “PC” in the “Windows System Tool” menu to select the checkbox. . 2 Check the system information. . 3 Click “Properties” on the bottom bar to display. . 0 If a “This PC” icon is shown on desktop, right-click the icon and select “Properties” in the menu to display your computer information. .
Copying Windows 7 1 Click the start button. . 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Click “Properties”. . . 4 Check the system information. .
Copying Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Blu-ray Recorder Videos recorded in the HD quality can be dubbed in the high-definition quality by connecting an AVCHD-compliant Blu-ray recorder to this unit via a USB cable. For details on creating the disc, refer to the instruction manual of your Blu-ray recorder. 1 Open the terminal cover. 2 Insert the SD card to be dubbed. 0 0 3 Before inserting the SD card, close the LCD monitor and turn off the power of this unit. Insert only one SD card.
Using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Capabilities Precautions on Using Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi function is able to function by attaching a wireless LAN adapter (sold separately) to the USB host terminal of the camera unit. It comes with a browser-based function that makes use of devices such as smartphones, tablet terminals and PCs, as well as a live streaming function. o Wireless LAN adapter (operation verified): TP-LINK: TL-WN725N 0 0 0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all wireless LAN adapters.
Using Wi-Fi How to Establish a Wi-Fi Connection “Ways of Wi-Fi Connection” (A p. 78) “Preparing for Connection” (A p. 79) “Connecting” (A p. 79) Ways of Wi-Fi Connection There are three ways of connecting the camera to devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC. Direct Connection 0 The camera can be connected to devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC directly via Wi-Fi.
Using Wi-Fi Preparing for Connection Connecting Operating Environment Direct Connection Operation has been verified for the following environments. This mode of connection enables direct access to the web functions of this camera from devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC. o Computer 0 OS: Windows 7 0 0 1 Web browser: Internet Explorer 11 OS: Windows 10 Web browser: Edge OS: Mac OS X Web browser: Safari 11 (Operation on this camera) Launch the wizard screen and tap 1.
Using Wi-Fi 5 Tap 0 1 to display the “Network” screen. 7 A password confirmation screen appears. Network Type SSID Security Type Passphrase IP Address ******** RY980- *** WPA2 192.168.0.1 MAC Address Live Streaming . Check to ensure that the “SSID” and “Passphrase” that you have configured in the wizard are displayed. 6 (Operation on a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC) Display the list of access points in the wireless connection settings and select “RY980-xxxxxx”. .
Using Wi-Fi o Access the camera via a web browser on devices such as Connection via an Access Point 1 Internet Connection a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC Display the “MENU”F“STATUS”F“Network” screen. Network Type SSID Security Type Passphrase IP Address ******** RY980- *** WPA2 192.168.0.1 MAC Address Live Streaming This mode of connection enables access to the web functions of this camera via the Internet from devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC.
Using Wi-Fi o Connection Adapter Settings and Camera Connection 1 7 A connection successful screen appears. Launch the wizard screen and tap 1. “Preparation on the Camera” (A p. 79) Connected Available Adapter Successfully Connected. Please Continue Settings. Wireless LAN . Follow the instructions on the screen to configure “HTTP Port”/“UPnP”/ “DDNS”/“Username”/“Password”. 0 HTTP Port: Configure the port number for connecting to the Internet. This is usually set to “80”.
Using Wi-Fi o Access the camera via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC 1 Check the URL in “MENU”F“STATUS”F“URL(WAN)” of the camera. URL(WAN) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx . 2 Start up the web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC and access the verified URL. 3 Enter the user name and password. Upon entering the user name (jvc) and password (default value: 0000) on the login screen, the main page of the camera is displayed. .
Using Wi-Fi Local Area Network (LAN) Connection 7 A connection successful screen appears. This mode of connection enables access to the web functions of this camera from devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC that is within the same Local Area Network (LAN). Connected o Connection Adapter Settings and Camera Connection 1 Successfully Connected. Completed the Setup Wizard. Launch the wizard screen and tap 1. “Preparation on the Camera” (A p. 79) DONE Available Adapter .
Using Wi-Fi o Access the camera via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC 1 5 The main page of the camera is displayed. Connect a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC to a Local Area Network. This setting is not required if the smartphone, tablet terminal or PC is already connected to the Local Area Network. 2 Display the “MENU”F“STATUS”F“Network” screen. Network Type SSID Security Type Passphrase IP Address ******** RY980- *** WPA2 192.168.0.
Using Wi-Fi At the same time, the screen below also appears on the LCD monitor screen of the camera. Still Image Transfer This function transfers (downloads) still images stored in the SD card of the camera to a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC. Multiple or all still images can be downloaded at a time. Change to Image Transfer Mode? Caution : 0 0 Change Cancel iOS devices do not allow multiple image data to be downloaded all at once.
Using Wi-Fi 4 Tap (click) the still images to download. 6 Select the method to transfer the files. 1 2 3 4 . A Download All Files Downloads all the files in the displayed slot. B Download Protected Files Downloads all protected files in the displayed slot. C Download Selected Files Downloads the selected files. Deselect All Clears all file selections and returns to the index screen. .
Using Wi-Fi 7 After transfer is complete, a transfer complete screen is displayed. 2 Tap (click) “Index”. The following screen is displayed. . Tap (click) “Close” to end still image transfer and return to the main screen. o When Multiple Files Cannot be Selected 1 Access the main page of the camera via the web browser of devices such as a smartphone. . At the same time, the screen below also appears on the LCD monitor screen of the camera.
Using Wi-Fi 4 Select the still image data to download one by one and tap (click) them. Please waite... . A new tab appears on the browser. Operate according to the instructions on the browser. Caution : 0 0 The browser cannot be operated by tapping (clicking) “View Remote” or “Settings” while download is in progress. The browser cannot be operated during live streaming. Memo : 0 0 When “View Remote” is tapped (clicked) while the index screen is displayed, the “View Remote” screen appears.
Using Wi-Fi View Remote o Operating Procedure “View Remote” Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 It is possible to access the camera via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC and perform remote operations such as checking the live image, starting or stopping recording, zooming in or out, and operating the menu. 1 Access the main page of the camera from the web browser of devices such as a smartphone, followed by tapping (clicking) “View Remote”.
Using Wi-Fi Registering/Deleting Preset Zoom 3 Up to 3 zoom positions can be registered. 1 Tap (click) “A”. Position “A” is registered and displayed on A of the zoom control sliding bar. o Registering Preset Zoom Tap (click) “Preset”. Switches to the Register Preset Zoom Position mode. . 4 . 2 Operate the zoom bar or “Wide” and “Tele” to determine the zoom position. In the same way, register positions “B” and “C”.
Using Wi-Fi 5 Tap (click) “Preset”. Exits the Register Preset Zoom Position mode. o Deleting a Preset Zoom Cancels the preset zoom registered in all or any of the buttons “A”, “B” and “C”. 1 Tap (click) “Clear”. Switches to the Delete Preset Zoom Position mode. . Memo : 0 0 0 0 0 After registration is complete, tapping (clicking) each button switches to the corresponding preset zoom position.
Using Wi-Fi 3 Tap (click) “Clear”. Changing the Settings via a Web Browser You can change the network-related settings by accessing via a web browser on devices such as a smartphone, tablet terminal or PC. 1 Access the main page of the camera via the web browser of devices such as a smartphone. The method of operation varies with the mode of connection. “Direct Connection” (A p. 79) “Internet Connection” (A p. 81) “Local Area Network (LAN) Connection” (A p. 84) 2 Tap (click) the “Settings” tab. 2 .
Using Wi-Fi o Changing Settings of the View Remote Function o Changing Connection Settings For performing setting for using the View Remote function. The settings for each of the preset items on the wizard screen of the camera can be changed directly. 0 If all the items cannot be displayed in a single page, scroll down to display the remaining items. 0 Items that cannot be changed are grayed out according to the mode of connection. 1 1 2 2 3 3 . . No.
Using Wi-Fi Live Streaming This is a function for distributing camera images to servers via the network. By combining the camera with a decoder or PC application that supports live streaming, audio and video streaming can be performed via the network. o Distribution Settings 1 Configure the settings in “MENU”F“System”“MENU”F“Record Set” “MENU”F“Record Format”. For more details on the “Record Format” settings, please refer to the following.
Using Wi-Fi o Starting Distribution 1 Perform the necessary setting for the decoder and PC application. For more details on the settings, please refer to the instruction manual of the respective devices and applications. Memo : If there are devices such as an NAT router within the communication path between the camera and the decoder, port forwarding setup is required. For more details on the settings, please refer to the instruction manual of the router in use.
Settings Menu Operating the Menu The following menu is available on this unit. 0 Camera Function Menu For configuring the camera operation during recording (e.g., image stabilizer). 0 Camera Process Menu For configuring settings related to image quality adjustment during recording. 0 TC Menu For configuring the time code. 0 Monitor Menu For configuring settings related to the LCD monitor display. 0 A/V Set Menu For configuring settings related to audio and video output.
Settings Menu Main Menu Camera Function For configuring the camera operation during recording (e.g., image stabilizer). “Camera Function Menu” (A p. 99) Caution : 0 The camera functions are not available for selection during recording with “System” set to “High-Speed”. Camera Process For configuring settings related to image quality adjustment during recording. “Camera Process Menu” (A p. 101) TC For configuring the time code. “TC Menu” (A p.
Settings Menu Camera Function Menu Touch Priority AE/AF Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 38) Caution : 0 0 0 Touch Priority AE/AF cannot be selected in the following cases.
Settings Menu Zoom Sets the maximum zoom ratio. o When “System” is set to “4K” Setting Details 10X/Optical Enables recording with 1 to 10x optical zoom. Set this when digital zoom is not desired. 200X/Digital Enables recording with 1 to 10x optical zoom and 11 to 200x digital zoom. o When “System” is set to “HD” Setting Details 10X/Optical Enables recording with 1 to 10x optical zoom. Configure this item when the use of digital zoom is not desired.
Settings Menu Camera Process Menu Focus Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS)” (A p. 23) Memo : 0 This is selectable only during Manual recording. Brightness Adjust Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26) Caution : 0 Brightness Adjust cannot be selected in the following cases.
Settings Menu Lolux For configuring the Lolux mode (low-light recording mode) to increase the light sensitivity level at a dimly-lit location. Setting Description On Enables the Lolux setting. Off Disables the Lolux setting. Memo : 0 This is selectable only during Manual recording. Detail For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Setting Description -10 to -1, 0, +1 to +10 Increasing the value increases the sharpness of the contour. Off Does not perform correction.
Settings Menu WDR When shooting subjects with a wide dynamic range, such as a backlit subject, this function compresses the dynamic range while maintaining image contrast by applying gradation compensation to the input video signals. Setting Description On Sets the wide dynamic range function to “On”. Off Sets the wide dynamic range function to “Off”. Caution : 0 WDR cannot be selected in the following cases.
Settings Menu Detail Adjust Menu Unavailable when “Detail” is set to “Off”. V/H Balance For configuring whether to apply outline enhancement in the vertical (V) or horizontal (H) direction. Setting Description V+4～V+1 Applies outline enhancement in the vertical (V) direction. Normal Standard outline enhancement. H+1～H+4 Applies outline enhancement in the horizontal (H) direction. Skin Detail Detects the skin tone and applies effects for a more refined look.
Settings Menu White Balance Adjust Menu Preset Temp. For selecting the color temperature when white balance is set to “Preset”. Setting 2300K to 15000K Description For selecting a color temperature setting. MWB Paint The red and blue components can be adjusted when white balance is set to “MWB A” or “MWB B”. * MWB is the abbreviation for Manual White Balance. Setting -32 to +32 Description Increasing the value enhances the red and blue tones.
Settings Menu TC Menu Caution : 0 This item cannot be selected during recording. TC Generator For setting the operation of the time code. “Changing the Mode of Time Code (TC) Recording” (A p. 47) TC Preset For configuring the time code (hour, minute, second, frame) when recording starts. Unavailable when “TC Generator” is set to “Regen”.
Settings Menu Monitor Menu Shooting Assist For configuring settings on supplementary shooting functions. Go to “Shooting Assist Menu” (A p. 109) . Grid Marker For configuring whether to display a 3x3 grid on the screen. Setting Description On Displays grids. Off Does not display grids. Display Settings For configuring the displays on the LCD monitor screen. Go to “Display Settings Menu” (A p. 110) .
Settings Menu LCD Backlight For configuring the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. Setting -1, 0, +1 Description Increasing the value increases the brightness of the backlight. Memo : 0 0 Available when “Auto Monitor Brightness” is set to “Off”. Changing the setting in “LCD Backlight” does not affect the recorded videos. Monitor Peaking Adjusts the outline of the video image that is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Settings Menu Shooting Assist Menu Focus Assist For setting whether to add color to the contour of the focused image upon switching the image to black-and-white. Setting Description On Enables the function. Off Disables the function. Color For setting the display color of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated. Selecting “Multicolor” changes the outline color in sequence from red to green to blue according to the sharpness of the focus.
Settings Menu Display Settings Menu Zoom For configuring the display on the LCD monitor when zoom is operated. Setting Description Number Displays in numerical values. Bar Displays a zoom bar. Off No display Focus For configuring the unit of measurement for indicating the position of focus. Setting Description Feet Displays the position of focus in feet. Meter Displays the position of focus in meters. Off No display Record Format For configuring whether to display the recording format.
Settings Menu Battery For configuring whether to display the battery level. Setting Description On Displays the battery level. Off No display Date/Time For configuring whether to display the date and time. Setting Description On Displays the date and time. Off No display Date Style For configuring the date format. Setting YMD, MDY1, MDY2, DMY1, DMY2 Description Select a date format. Time Style For configuring the time format (24-hour or 12-hour display).
Settings Menu A/V Set Menu Video Set For configuring settings related to the LCD monitor output. Go to “Video Set Menu” (A p. 112) . Audio Set For configuring audio-related settings. Go to “Audio Set Menu” (A p. 112) . Video Set Menu Display On TV For configuring whether to display icons and date/time on the TV. Setting Details On Displays icons and date/time on TV. Off Does not display icons and date/time on TV. HDMI Out For configuring the HDMI Out resolution.
Settings Menu Audio Level For configuring the audio level during recording on the Audio Level screen. Caution : 0 This function is not available for selection in the Auto Recording mode. Wind Cut Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details Auto Activate the function automatically. On Activates the function. Off Deactivates the function. Caution : 0 0 This item cannot be selected during recording. This item is set to “Off” and cannot be changed when “Live Streaming” is set to “On”.
Settings Menu System Menu Record Set For configuring settings related to the recording mode. Go to “Record Set Menu” (A p. 117) . Format SD Card Deletes all files on the SD card. 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. Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged or connect the AC adapter as the formatting process may take some time.
Settings Menu LCD Closed Recording During recording or while the camera is connected to Wi-Fi, closing the LCD monitor does not turn off the power of the camera. (The power turns off when Wi-Fi is disconnected.) Setting Details On Activates LCD Closed Recording. Off The unit is turned off when the LCD monitor is closed. Caution : 0 This item cannot be selected during recording. Quick Restart Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes.
Settings Menu FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values. Caution : 0 This item cannot be selected during recording. Date/Time Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. “Readjusting the Clock after Initial Settings are Configured” (A p. 14) Caution : 0 This item cannot be selected during recording. Time Zone For configuring the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) time difference in units of 30 minutes.
Settings Menu Network For configuring the network. When using the network function, select “On”. Setting Description On Uses a network device. Off Does not use a network device. Caution : 0 Network cannot be selected in the following cases. – When “System” is set to “High-Speed” – When live streaming is in progress Firmware Update Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For more details, please refer to the website below. http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/support/index.
Settings Menu Pre Rec Time For configuring Pre Rec Time when “Rec Mode” is set to “Pre Rec”. Setting Description 15 sec Records video and audio 15 seconds before actual recording starts. 10 sec Records video and audio 10 seconds before actual recording starts. 5 sec Records video and audio 5 seconds before actual recording starts. Caution : 0 When “System” is set to “4K”, the setting is fixed at “5 sec”.
Settings Menu Record Format Menu Memo : 0 The screen may darken for 5 to 6 seconds when settings in the recording format menu are changed. System For configuring the resolution of the video recordings. Setting Description 4K Records in “4K” quality. HD Records in “HD” quality. High-Speed Records in “High-Speed” quality. Memo : 0 “4K” video recordings can be played back in 4K quality on TV sets that support 4K resolution and in HD quality in the case of high-definition TVs.
Settings Menu Network Settings Menu Web For configuring settings related to web access. Go to “Web Menu” (A p. 121) . Live Streaming Set For specifying settings for distributing live video images. Go to “Live Streaming Set Menu” (A p. 122) . Caution : 0 Live Streaming Set cannot be selected in the following cases. – When “System” is set to “4K” or “High-Speed” – When “Rec Mode” is set to “Time-Lapse Rec” Connection Setup For configuring the network connection settings. A wizard screen appears.
Settings Menu Web Menu Web Access To access via a web browser, set to “On”. Setting Description On Enables web access. Off Disables web access. Camera Name For setting the name to be displayed on the web browser. Enter not more than 8 characters using the software keyboard. Login Name (Fixed) The login name is fixed at “jvc”. Displays that are grayed out cannot be altered. Login Password Changes the password for accessing via a web browser. The current password is displayed.
Settings Menu Live Streaming Set Menu Live Streaming Starts live distribution when “On” is selected. Setting Description On Starts live distribution. Off Does not start live distribution. Caution : 0 0 This item is fixed at “Off” during recording. This item cannot be selected when a network connection is not established (when the network connection icon is in a color other than white). Server For selecting the server for live streaming. Streaming Server For configuring the live streaming server.
Settings Menu Streaming Server Settings Menu Alias For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this camera. Memo : 0 0 The default values are Server1/Server2/Server3/Server4. You can enter up to 31 characters. Type For setting the system to transfer videos for distribution. Memo : 0 0 Use reception devices that are compatible with the respective transfer systems. The following items that can be set vary depending on the setting of this item.
Settings Menu SMPTE 2022-1 FEC Setting Description On Uses FEC (Forward Error Correction). Off Does not use FEC (Forward Error Correction). * The decoder must be compatible with SMPTE 2022-1. FEC Matrix For configuring the amount of “FEC” (Forward Error Correction) overhead when “SMPTE 2022-1 FEC” is enabled. The amount of FEC overhead changes when the L and D values are changed.
Names of Parts Right Side Bottom Side 1 1 2 A Speaker . B Grip Belt Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly. “Grip Adjustment” (A p. 7) 0 . A Tripod Mounting Hole “Tripod Mounting” (A p.
Names of Parts Top/Left/Rear Side Inside Terminal Cover 4 1 CHARGE POWER/ACCES 5 2 6 . 3 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A Reset Button B USB Host Terminal (Type-A) C Microphone Connector A Lens 0 0 0 . The lens is protected by a protective glass cover. If the lens is dirty, use a commercially available lens blower to remove any dust, and a commercially available cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt. Do not cover the front of the lens with your fingers during recording.
Names of Parts LCD Monitor . A LCD Monitor 0 0 Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. . “Using the Touch Screen” (A p. 9) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 11) Caution : 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screen.
Indications on the LCD monitor Recording u t s r q p o 1 2 100% A 54min 3 TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 DUAL STBY High-Speed 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 B - - - min 1920x1080 60i 18M [4000] L -∞4030 . . . . . 10 . . . 20 . . R FOCUS MF 5.0m AE+3 6dB . 0. ×UPnP A< 5600K> F1.8 1/60 4 5 96 07 a8 b c d n mlkji h gfe . E LCD Closed Recording Displayed when “LCD Closed Recording” is “On”. Displayed in white during recording or when Wi-Fi is connected, and in gray in all other cases.
Indications on the LCD monitor L Brightness No icon is displayed in the Auto mode, but q is displayed when “AF+AE” is set to “FaceDet”, and g is displayed when it is set to “AreaSel”. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 26) Thumbnail Screen 1 M Sensitivity Displays the gain value when “Gain Up” is set to the manual mode. “LOLUX” is displayed when “Lolux” is “On”. “Increasing the Light Sensitivity Level” (A p. 29) P Backlight Comp “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Playback f e d c b a 0 Still Image Playback 123 4 100% A PLAY 1/10 1920x1080 60i 18M [4000] L -∞4030 . . . . . . . 20 . R TC 00 : 00 : 00 . 00 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 . 10 . . 0. 5 6 7 8 123 4 8 7 100% A PLAY 100-0012 2018 - 01 - 01 02 : 23 : 01 5 6 9 REC . REC . A Protect Mark “Protecting Video Images” (A p. 63) A Protect Mark “Protecting Video Images” (A p. 63) B Check Mark Displayed when the scene that is currently playing is selected.
Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properly Charging Resetting this Unit Unable to charge the battery. This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In that case, perform the steps below to reset this unit. (The recorded data will not be erased.) 0 1 Open the terminal cover. 0 Remove the power cord and all connecting cables.
Troubleshooting Power supply Unable to turn on the power. 0 Check whether the AC adapter is properly connected. See “Charging” (A p. 6) . When the unit does not turn on even after charging, reset the unit. “When the unit is not working properly” (A p. 131) 0 Recording Recording cannot be performed. 0 0 0 Check whether the inserted SD card supports the current recording format. Check whether the Write Protect switch of the SD card is set to “LOCK”.
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. 8) 0 0 Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card on this unit (even if the card is inserted in an adapter). It may cause malfunction. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 8) 0 Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. There is no sound.
Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Computer Unable to delete file. Unable to copy files to DVD or Blu-ray disc with a PC. Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Video Images” (A p. 63) 0 0 To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use. The computer cannot recognize the SDXC card. Confirm and update the OS of your computer.
Troubleshooting Screen/Image Color and brightness of the screen changes and horizontal stripes and flickers appear on screen For images recorded under lighting from fluorescent or mercury lamps, the color and brightness of the screen may change and horizontal stripes and flickers may appear on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. 0 If the image stabilizer has been set to “On(AIS)”, switch to “On” to improve the condition. “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p.
Troubleshooting CHARGE lamp and POWER/ACCESS lamp are blinking and operation is disabled Close the monitor screen to turn off the power and remove the AC adapter, then press the Reset button to reset this unit. “Resetting this Unit” (A p. 131) 0 0 If these operations won’t solve the problem, contact your JVC dealer or the JVC service center.
Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the 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 Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5 V Power consumption 4.3 W (when “System” is set to “4K”, “Frame Rate” is set to “30p” and “LCD Backlight” is set to “0”) Rated Current Consumption: 3A Dimensions (mm) 79 x 76 x 162 (3-1/8" x 3" x 6-7/16") (W x H x D: excluding grip belt) Mass Approx. 620 g (1.
Specifications AC Adapter (UNI318-0530) Item Details Power supply AC 100 V to 240 V, 60 Hz/50 Hz Output DC 5 V, 3 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) Dimensions (mm) 75 x 29.8 x 50.6 (3" x 1-3/16" x 2") (W x H x D: excluding grip belt) Mass Approx. 125 g (0.28 lbs) Memo : 0 The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
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