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LYT2540-001A-M
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Basic User Guide
HD MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-VX815 A
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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 all RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 QUALIFIED
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this unit is intended for 1. Read these instructions. private consumer use only. 2. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission 3. Heed all warnings. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 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 with dry cloth.
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Contents Safety Precautions ................................. 2 Copying Grip Belt Adjustment .............................. 4 Keep It High Definition (Windows) ....... 11 Install LoiLoFit for Everio (Windows) .... 12 Getting Started USB Menu Operations ......................... 13 Charging the Battery Pack ..................... 5 File Backup (Windows) ........................ 14 Inserting an SD Card .............................. 6 View Your Video (Windows) ................. 14 Using the Icon Bu
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Charging the Battery Pack Open the battery cover. Connect the DC connector and plug in the power. Charging Lamp Charging in progress: Blinks Charging finished: Goes out (Base) Attach the battery pack. Align the terminal of the battery pack with this unit. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. To detach the battery pack, perform the above steps in reverse order. If it is difficult to detach the battery pack, open the SD card cover. (p.6) Close the battery cover. To attac
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Inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. Close the LCD monitor. Open the cover. (Base) Insert an SD card. Label Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing an SD card. . To remove the SD card o Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. NOTE Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards. Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB)/ Video A Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4
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Changing Menu Settings To change camera settings, tap [MENU] and Tap the desired item to change the 3 select the item which you want to change. settings. (Icon type screen) Tap [MENU]. 1 . PLAY REC MENU . 0 Tap 0 or 1 to scroll the screen. (List type screen) Tap the desired item in the menu. 2 . OFF 0 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen. . [SILENT]: sets the camera to “silent 0 To exit the screen o mode”. Tap L (quit). [INFO.]: displays “remaining recording time”. To return to the previous screen o
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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. 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. Check if the recording Check if the Start recording. 2 mode is A video. recording mode is C Intelligent Aut
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Still Image Recording Check if the Set the focus on the subject. recording mode is B still image. Press halfway If the mode is A video, tap A on the Lights up in green when touch screen, then focused tap B to switch. Take a still image. Press fully Lights up during still image recording . Image stabilization only starts when the button is pressed halfway. 0 0 You can also tap Q on the touch screen to record. However, focus cannot be set by pressing halfway. Playing Back/Deleting Files on
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Playing Back on TV Preparation: Turn off both camera and TV. 0 To connect using the HDMI mini connector When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set [HDMI OUTPUT] in [CONNECTION SETTINGS] to [AUTO]. TV HDMI Mini Cable (Provided) To HDMI Mini HDMI Connector Connector Input . NOTE Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable. 0 To connect using the AV connector Change the settings of [VIDEO OUTPUT] in [CONNECTION SETTINGS] according to the connection. TV Video Input Yellow Video Input AV Cable (Provided)
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Keep It High Definition (Windows) Back up to a computer: o The provided JVC software also makes it easy to copy your videos to a computer. For customers with a Blu-ray Player: o The provided JVC software lets you create high definition AVCHD discs using standard blank DVD-R media, and your Windows computer with DVD Burner. An AVCHD disc is a great choice because it contains the original HD video, which can be stored on inexpensive blank DVD-R media. These discs can be played back in virtually an
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Install LoiLoFit for Everio (Windows) LoiLoFit for Everio is included with your LoiLoFit for Everio uses a calendar based camera. It lets you archive and organize interface that makes it easy to find any your videos. It also lets you create discs and video you have recorded by selecting the upload video to YouTube, and other appropriate date. popular web sites. Load the provided CD-ROM into your 1 computer. In Windows Vista / Windows 7, the auto 0 play dialog box appears. 11 Click “LoiLoFit for
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USB Menu Operations By connecting a USB cable between this The [CONNECT TO PC] menu appears. 3 unit and your computer, you can perform Tap an option that best suits your needs. operations such as file backups to CONNECT TO PC computer/disc or file uploads to file-sharing PLAYBACK ON PC site using your computer. Preparation: Install the LoiLoFit for Everio software 0 onto the computer. . Close the LCD monitor to turn off the 0 camera. Disconnect the power supply. Option Usage Connect the camera t
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File Backup (Windows) Preparation: Tap [BACK UP] on the camera’s Install the LoiLoFit for Everio software 3 0 touch screen. onto the computer. CONNECT TO PC Make sure that enough space is left in the 0 BACK UP HDD of computer. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the 0 camera. Disconnect the power supply. Connect the camera to the computer . 1 LoiLoFit for Everio starts on the with the USB cable. 0 computer. To USB Connector On the computer: o Select files to backup. 4 Click Click To DC Connector
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AVCHD Disc Creation (Windows) LoiLoFit for Everio makes it possible to Preparation: 0 create AVCHD discs to archive your Install the software on your computer. 0 recordings in their original high definition Click on the “Disk” button. quality. 1 You can use any standard DVD-R or 0 DVD-RW disc. A standard 4.7 GB disc will hold 0 . approximately 35 minutes of video in the highest quality setting. Select “AVCHD Disk” from the Disk 2 AVCHD discs can be played back in any 0 menu. Blu-ray player that
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How to Upload a File (Video Clip) to YouTube (Windows) Uploading Videos Enter account and upload You can upload your videos to YouTube 4 information. using the provided software “LoiLoFit for Everio”. Start upload to YouTube. 5 Preparation: Install the software on your computer. 0 Trouble with Uploading Videos o Click on the “Upload” button. 1 Check if you have created an account 0 with YouTube. Trouble with Using the Provided o . Software “LoiLoFit for Everio” Consult the customer service cente
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Working with iMovie and iPhoto You may use the software supplied with 0 iMovie and iPhoto o the Mac Computer to view and edit files You can import files from this unit to a from the Camera. computer using Apple’s iMovie ’08, ’09 Connect the Camera to the Mac 0 or ’11 (video) or iPhoto (still image). Computer using a USB Cable. To verify the system requirements, select . “About This Mac” from the Apple menu. You can determine the operating system USB cable version, processor and amount of memory
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Troubleshooting/Cautions ATTENTION: Troubleshooting The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable If you encounter problems with this unit, check the battery that is recyclable. following before requesting service. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for 1. Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the information on how to recycle this “Detailed User Guide”. battery. If you have difficulties operating the unit, refer (USA and Canada only) to the detailed descriptions in the “Detai
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Declaration of Conformity Main Unit Model Number : GZ-VX815U Trade Name : JVC For safety, DO NOT � Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. ... open the camcorder’s chassis. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 ... disassemble or modify the unit. Telephone Number : 973-317-5000 ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the Rules. Operation is subject to the following power suppl
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Recordable Time/Specifications Approximate Video Recording Time SDHC/SDXC Card Quality 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 128 GB UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m XP 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 6 h 8 h 10 m 16 h 20 m SP 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 30 m 11 h 30 m 23 h 10 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 iFrame (1280x720) 10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 3 h 4 h 8 h iFrame (960x540) 15 m 40 m 1 h 10 m 2 h 40 m 3 h 50 m 5 h 10 m 10 h 30 m The approximat
