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ENGLISH
LYT1995-002A-M
EN
GUIDEBOOK
MEMORY CAMERA
U
GZ-MS120
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this memory camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located
on the bottom of the memory
camera) and Serial No. (located
on the battery pack mount of the
memory camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
GZ-MS120UC_GB_EN.indb 1 12/16/2008 10:08:31 AM
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Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on CAUTION a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 ") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, Do not block the ventilation holes. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIE
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. 1. Read these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission 2. Keep these instructions. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 3. Heed all warnings. as a show, performance or exhibition for personal 4. Follow all instructions. enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. obtain permission beforehand.) 6. Clean only wi
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Easy Start Guide Charge the Battery Before Recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp Power/charge lamp blinks: Accessing files blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the SD card when the lamp is blinking. Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of AC Adapter purchase. To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs b
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ENGLISH Date/Time Setting Select [CLOCK SETTING] S CLOCK ADJUST Open the LCD monitor to CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING Q turn on the camcorder SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME Power button ( ) QUIT Select the city closest to T the area where you use LCD monitor the camcorder AREA SETTING Select [YES] within R 10 seconds GMT : JAN.1. 2009 01:00AM SET QUIT Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. (Z p. 9) Select [ON] or [OFF] U Select [ON] if daylight
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Video Recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial • recording. Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode Q Select recording mode R The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. Start recording S REC Remaining space on the SD Card Video Quality Record-standby Press the START/STOP [4h59m] button to start recording, 0:04:01 and press it again to stop. REC Recording GZ-MS120UC_GB_EN.indb 6 12/16/2008
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ENGLISH Playing Back Select playback mode Q The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired file R Index screen VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV. 01. 2009 4:55PM DIGEST Select (Touch OK) S Playback screen 0:00:42 NOV. 1. 2009 04:55PM L To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 24) L To view files on TV (Z p. 31) CAUTION Do not forget to make copies after recording! To copy files onto DVD discs (Z p. 45) • To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p.
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Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Accessories .......................................... 11 Managing Files ...................................... 32 Attaching the Core Filter ..............................11 Capturing a Still Image from a Video ...........32 Deleting Files ...............................................32 Index ...................................................... 12 Protecting Files ............................................34 Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 14 V
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GETTING RECORDING/ USING FURTHER ENGLISH STARTED PLAYBACK WITH TV EDITING COPYING INFORMATION How to use the Touch Sensor After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: VIDEO DUBBING PLAYBACK Q PLAYBACK MPG FILE EDIT ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SWITCH DISPLAYED CONTENTS SET QUIT R Q Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.) A B A To select an on-screen button appearing on the left side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on-screen button. B To select an on-scr
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Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (Z p. 41) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. We recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording and the actual rec
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GETTING ENGLISH STARTED Accessories AP-V20U BN-VF808U AV Cable AC Adapter Battery Pack USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") USB cable: Wind once. To be connected AC Adapter: Wind twice. to the camcorder 1
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GETTING STARTED Index B A NOTE The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Be careful not to cover 4, 5 and 6 during • shooting. 1 GZ-MS120UC_GB_EN.indb 12 12/16/2008 10:08:39 AM DC DC DC
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GETTING ENGLISH STARTED Camcorder ! Touch Sensor (Z p. 9) # OK Button $ MENU Button % Power Button [ ] & UPLOAD Button (Z p. 53) ( PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 20, 21, 24, 25) ) Mode Switch [!, #] * DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 42) INFO Button (Z p. 22, 23, 35) + SD Card Slot , EXPORT Button (Z p. 51) - AV Connector (Z p. 31, 50) . START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (Z p. 24) 1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector [
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM ! Mode Indicator # Export Mode Indicator ( (Z p. 51) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator $ Counter (Z p. 28) % Upload Mode Indicator ( (Z p. 53) @ : Auto Mode & Video Quality: (ULTRA FINE), B 3 : Manual Mode C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) # Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) (Z p. 56) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) ( Remaining Time % LED Light Indicator (Z p.
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GETTING ENGLISH STARTED During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when # Folder/File Number playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 39) $ Slide Show Playback Indicator $ Video Quality: (ULTRA FINE), % Battery Indicator B C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) & Date/Time (Z p. 16) (Z p. 56) % Counter & Playback Mode F: Playback : Pause Q K: Forward Search : Reverse Search J G:
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Necessary Settings before Use L To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the batter battery pac y pack, k, then connect then connect the AC adapter. With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack • pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place. NOTE You can also use the camcorder with just • Arrow the AC adapter. The actual recording time may shorten • depending on the recording envir
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GETTING ENGLISH STARTED 5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME SET QUIT GMT : NOV. 1.2009 04:55PM SET QUIT 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. L To return to the previous screen Select . Selected area is highlighted @ AREA SETTING L To quit the screen Principal city of the Select [QUIT]. selected area GMT : NO
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Other Settings Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting Adjust the strap and fasten. Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, Grip Strap and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod. Bottom of the camcorder Fasten Tab NOTE Do not pull the strap when you open the • NOTE fasten. Please pull the tab to open it. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel Fasten the strap when you grip the • surfaces. It could tip over, causing s
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GETTING ENGLISH STARTED NOTE Using an SD Card Insert and remove the SD card only while • the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on If you want to record to an SD card, the the card may be corrupted. following operations need to be performed. Do not touch the terminal on the reverse • Operations are confirmed on the following • side of the label. SD cards. Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, R Change the recording medium SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. • Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. recording mode. PLAY/REC 0 : 00 : 00 SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. 0 : 00 : 01 REC Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) L To stop recording L To change the a
