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CAMCORDER
GZ-MS230
GZ-MS215
Basic User Guide
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.21 to ensure safe
use of this product.
Some features explained in this manual only apply to the specific camera model identified.
This product comes with a “Basic User Guide (this manual)” and a “Detailed User Guide”.
Explains the ways of shooting in various situations and the
Detailed User Guide useful features.
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Safety Precautions . WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Caution on Replaceable lithium battery HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO The battery used in this device may present a fi re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. RAIN OR MOISTURE. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. CAUTIONS: Danger of explosion or Risk of fi re if the battery is If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming • incorrectly replaced. from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down Dispose of used
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Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal Any commercial use without proper permission circuitry. There is also a risk of fi re or electric shock. isprohibited. (Even if you record an event such CAUTION! as a show, performance or exhibition for personal The following notes concern possible physical damage enjoyment, it is strongly recommended
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Index Safety Precautions .............................. 2 Playing Back on TV ........................... 15 Index ................................................... 4 Copying ................................... 16 Verifying the Accessories .................... 4 Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Names of Parts and Functions ............ 5 Recorder or VCR ............................... 16 Getting Started .......................... 6 Further Information .................. 17 Charging the B
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AV Names of Parts and Functions g h 90a l 1 i 2 j m 3 k n b 4 c o 5 d p e q f 678 . A N Lens/Lens Cover UPLOAD/EXPORT (Upload/Export to iTunes) Button B Light Recording Takes videos in YouTube or C Stereo Microphone iTunes format. D LCD Monitor Playback Changes the video to Turns the power on/off by opening and YouTube or iTunes closing. format. E Slider O (Power/Information) Button Selects an image or item. Recording Displays the remaining time as well as the F OK Button battery power durin
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Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack. 1 Connect the DC 2 * The battery pack is not terminal. charged at the time of Cover purchase. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) • Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place. Charging Lamp To detach the battery pack Plug in the power. 3 Charging Lamp (Base) Charging in progress: Blinks Charging finished: Goes out . CAUTION Be sure to use JVC battery packs. ● I
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Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 . Using as a Hand Strap Remove the strap and loop it around your wrist. While pressing A, pull B and remove the strap. . ● When attaching the hand strap, insert C until it clicks into place. Inserting an SD card GZ-MS230 (Models with Built-in Memory) ■ When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. 1 2 3 . For more information, refer t
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GZ-MS215 (Models with Dual Slot) ■ Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted, recordings can be continued on the other card even if one card is full. 1 2 3 . ■ To remove the card Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight. . NOTE Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards. Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP Video Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) S
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To use an SD card To use SD cards that have ■ ■ (GZ-MS230 only) been used on other devices Recording and playback can be Format (initialize) the card using performed on a card when “REC “FORMAT SD CARD” from media MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA settings. FOR IMAGE” of media settings is set All data on the card will be deleted to “SD CARD”. when it is formatted. Copy all files on the card to a PC before Display the menu. formatting. Touch to display the menu. Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” with the
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AV Clock Setting Select the region where you live Open the LCD monitor. 1 5 and touch . ● The city name and time difference is displayed. CLOCK/AREA SETTING . ● The unit turns on. When the LCD GMT 1. 1. 2009 10:00 monitor is closed, the unit turns off. SAVE QUIT . Select “YES” and touch when 2 “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed. NOTE ● Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers. ● The slider and buttons do not SET DATE/TIME! function if you touch them with YES your fingerna
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To reset the clock To change the display ■ ■ language Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. The language on the display can be changed. Display the menu. Display the menu. Touch Touch . . Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” touch . and touch . VIDEO DISPLAY SETTINGS VIDEO CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS DISPLAY SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST MEDIA SETTINGS BASIC SETTINGS SET ? QUIT . CONNECTION SETTINGS SET ? QUIT . Select “CLOCK SETTING” and touch . S
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AV Recording Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the auto mode. Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. 1 2 3 4 . Indications during video recording ■ . NOTE ● The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 50 minutes. ( P.18) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide 12 http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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AV Reducing Camera Shake (Video Recording) When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced. . A Reduces camera shake. B Reduces camera shake at wide angle effectively. It is also effective for recording while walking. NOTE ● It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to off when shooting a subject of little movement with the unit on a tripod. ● Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive. Still Image Recording 1 2
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Playback Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). The contents of the media selected in media settings ( P.9) are displayed on the index screen. 1 2 3 . ■ To capture a still image during playback Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button. Usable operation buttons during playback ■ Display During video playback During still
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AV Playing Back on TV Connect to a TV. 1 * Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. ● Press the Power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit. AV . Connect the AC adapter. ( P.6) 2 ● This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected. Select the TV input switch. 3 Play back a file. ( P.14) 4 To play back with date/time display ■ Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the connection settings menu to “ON”. Alternatively, set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu t
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AV AV Copying Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. 1 ● Press the Power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit. AV . ● This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected. Select the playback mode. 2 . Prepare to record. 3 Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD record
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Further Information Using the Menu You can configure various settings using Select the desired setting and the menu. 3 touch . Display the menu. VIDEO 1 OFF AGC AUTO SET ? QUIT . . ● The menu differs according to the mode in use. To exit the screen ■ Touch (quit). Select the desired menu and 2 touch . ■ To return to the previous screen VIDEO Touch “ ”. REGISTER EVENT VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM To display the help file ■ GAIN UP Touch “ ”. TIME-LAPSE RECORDING SET ? QUIT ● For more information on the
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Recordable Time/Number of Images You can check the video recording time by pressing the (Power/Information) button. Approximate Video Recording Time Built-in Memory SDHC Card Quality GZ-MS230 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB (8GB) ULTRA FINE 1 h 50 m 56 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 30 m FINE 2 h 45 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 20 m NORMAL 3 h 40 m 1 h 45 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 30 m 15 h ECONOMY 9 h 50 m 4 h 57 m 10 h 20 h 40 h ● Built-in Memory applies to GZ-MS230 only. ● The approximate recording time is only a
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Power Recording Playback Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following chart or the "Troubleshooting" section in the Detailed User Guide. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website. Refer also to the Q&A information of new products on JVC’s website (http://www.jvc.com). This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostati
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Other problems ● Check the remaining battery power. P.12 (When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) The lamp does not flash ● When charging in either a hot or cold P.6 during battery pack environment, ensure that battery is being charged within the permitted charging. temperature range. (Otherwise, charging may stop to protect the battery pack.) ● Remove any gloves. - ● Touch the slider and buttons with - The slider and operation your fingers to operate. (They do not butt
