Jvc 1208YDR-YG-MD User Manual

ENGLISHENMEMORY CAMERADear CustomerThank you for purchasing this memory camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contain

10Make a backup of important recorded dataIt is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. JVC wi

11ENGLISHGETTING STARTEDRECORDING/PLAYBACKUSING WITH TV EDITING COPYINGFURTHER INFORMATIONContentsGETTING STARTEDAccessories ...

12COPYINGCopying Files ... 42Copying/Moving Files ... 42Creating a DVD using a PC

13ENGLISHGETTING STARTEDAccessories AC AdapterAP-V20UBattery PackBN-VF808UAudio/Video CableRemote ControlRM-V751UUSB Cable CD-ROMCore Filter (x2) Lith

14IndexDCNOTE• The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.• Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 8 during shooting.GETTING STARTED

15ENGLISHGETTING STARTEDCamcorder! Touch Sensor# OK Button$ MENU Button % Power (1) Button& SD Card Slot (Z pg. 21)( EXPORT Button) AV Connector*

16During both Video and Still Image RecordingW T01/4000LCD4:55 PMJAN.01.2009SD! Selected Operation Mode Indicator (Zpg.30) 4 : Auto Mode 3 : Manual

17ENGLISHGETTING STARTEDDuring Video Playback+44:55 PMJAN.01.20098SD1: 55 : 01! Mode Indicator# Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back

18Charging the Battery Pack1Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.2Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter.• With the “v” (arro

19ENGLISHGETTING STARTEDDate/Time Setting1Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.2Touch MENU.3Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DIS

2Safety PrecautionsCAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

20Other SettingsTripod MountingAlign the camcorder stud hole with the tripodstud, and the mounting socket with the screw,and then rotate the camcorder

21ENGLISHGETTING STARTEDUsing an SD CardIf you want to record to an SD card, the following operations need to be performed.• Operations are confirmed

22Recording FilesVideo RecordingPress the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.PLAY/RECPress the START/STOP button to start recording.[4 h 59 m]0:

23ENGLISHRECORDING/PLAYBACKStill Image RecordingSlide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode.Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mod

24ZoomingPreparation:• Slide the mode switch to select ! or # mode.• Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.Zoom out Zoom inW: Wide angle

25ENGLISHRECORDING/PLAYBACKChecking the Remaining Space on the recording mediumPreparation:• Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.• Press the PLAY/R

26Playing Back FilesVideo PlaybackPress PLAY/REC to select theplayback mode.PLAY/RECThe index screen appears.Select the desired file.Slide the mode sw

27ENGLISHRECORDING/PLAYBACKStill Image PlaybackSlide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode.Press PLAY/REC to select theplayback mode.PLAY/REC

28File Search FunctionPreparation:• Slide the mode switch to select ! or # mode.• Select the playback mode.Group Index Screen!You can search the desir

29ENGLISHRECORDING/PLAYBACKPlaying Back MPG FilesAn MOD file is created in the EXTMOV folderwhen management information is corrupted.Follow the proced

3ENGLISHIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do

30Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually. Change to Manual Recording ModePreparation:• Slide the mode

31ENGLISHRECORDING/PLAYBACKMenus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset SCENE SELECTAdjusts the exposure and shutter speed to suit yoursurroundings or the

32Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WBAdjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings dur

33ENGLISHUSING WITH TVThis camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a differen

34CAUTIONDo not remove the recording medium orperform any other operation (such as turningoff the power) while accessing files. Also,be sure to use th

35ENGLISH EDITINGDeleting All FilesAfter performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 34)3Select [DELETE ALL] SETQUITCURRENTFILE SELECTDELETE ALLVIDEO DELETEDELETE ALL

36Protecting Selected FilesAfter performing steps 1-34Select [FILE SELECT]. SETQUITCURRENTFILE SELECTPROTECT ALLCANCEL ALLPROTECT/CANCELSELECT AND PRO

37ENGLISH EDITINGViewing File InformationFile InformationPreparation:• For ! mode: Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen.

386Select a new event.To cancel the event registration, select [CANCEL].QUITCHANGE EVENT REG.SETCANCELSPORTS 1111Changing the Event of the Selected Fi

39ENGLISH EDITINGTrimming FilesYou can select the necessary part of the videoand save it as a new video file.Preparation:• Slide the mode switch to se

4Easy Start GuideDCAccess lampBlinks: Accessing filesThe battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.AC AdapterTo AC Outlet(110V to 240V)Batte

40It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference.Preparation:• Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.• Press the PL

41ENGLISH EDITINGPlaying Back Playlists1Touch MENU.2Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].SETQUITDE LE TEUP LO AD SETTINGSSE AR CHPL AYB AC K PL AYL IS TVIDEOPL

42Copying FilesTypes of Copying and Connectable DeviceDVD Burner(CU-VD3/VD50)You can copy video files recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs. PCYou

43ENGLISHCOPYINGUsing a DVD BurnerSupported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW• Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW di

44Backup All FilesPreparation:• Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. • Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.1Select [CREATE FROM ALL].SETCREATE

45ENGLISHCOPYINGSelecting Files for BackupPreparation:• Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. • Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.1Select [SEL

46L To play back the created disc using the camcorder1) Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. 2) Turn on the camcorder first, than turn on the DV

47ENGLISHCOPYINGCreating a DVD using a PCYou can copy the data from the camcorder and create a DVD using a PC.Q Installing the software to the PCSyste

48R Making Backup on the PCPreparation:• Install the software to the PC.• Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s HDD.• Close the LCD mon

49ENGLISHCOPYINGS Making User Lists to Arrange the FilesYou can make a user list of a certain subject(such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the fil

ENGLISH5Date/Time SettingQOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorderRSelect [YES] within 10 secondsTPower ButtonSSelect [CLOCK SETTING]• When the m

50T Copying Files to a DVDPreparation:Use a recordable DVD disc (It is recommended to use a DVD-R disc.)1Select the user list and click [Create Disc].

51ENGLISH COPYING[XXXJVCSO][DCIM][SD_VIDEO][EXTMOV][PRIVATE][MGR_INFO][PRGXXX][PRGXXX][PRGXXX.PGI][MOVXXX.MOD][MOVXXX.MOI][MOV_XXX.MOD]* Information s

52Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence.JVCWhen contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your countr

53ENGLISH COPYINGDubbing Files to a VCR/DVD RecorderPreparation: • Create a playlist.• Turn off all units.L To connect using the AV connectors (analog

54Turning on the Export ModeYou can easily transfer videos recordedin export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the export setting turned on are tran

55ENGLISH COPYINGTransferring the Files to PCPreparation:Install iTunes® on a PC.http://www.apple.com/itunes/1Connect the camcorder to the PC with the

56Turning on the Upload ModeYou can upload the file to video sharing websites (You TubeTM) quickly after recording.For more information on YouTube™, v

57ENGLISH COPYING6Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].QUITSET0 : 08 : 050 : 12 : 05SETCAPTURE TRIMMED FILEREDEFINE AREAS ETo set the start/end point again,

581Touch MENU.2Select the desired menu.REGISTER EVENTVIDEO QUALITYZOOMDISIMAGE BLURRED NEED TOONVIDEOSETQUIT3Select the desired setting.REGISTER EVENT

59ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONMode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset!  @ ZOOMZOOMSets the maximum zoom ratio.35X/OPTICAL / 40X/DYNAMIC* / [80X/DIGITA

6Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.QSlide the mode switch to select ! (vide

60MenusSettings: [ ] = Factory-presetl ON-SCREEN DISPLAYDisplays indication modes on LCD monitor. Select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] on VideoPlayback or Image

61ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONMenusSettings: [ ] = Factory-preset RECORD BUTTONEnables the recording button [REC]on the LCD monitor.OFF: Deactivates th

62MenusSettings: [ ] = Factory-preset VIDEO OUTPUTSets the aspect (16:9/4:3) to thescreen of the connected televisionwhen outputting videos from

63ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONBefore requesting service, consult thefollowing chart. If the solutions indicated in thechart do not solve the problem, co

64Trouble ActionRecordingRecording cannot be performed.• SD Card or Built-In Memory is full. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD Card.Recording

65ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONTrouble ActionOther ProblemsThe camcorder operates slowly when switching between video mode and still image mode, or when

66Warning IndicationsIndication ActionSET DATE/TIME!• Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock h

67ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONIndication ActionVIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK, RECOVER?• Select [OK] to resto

68CleaningBefore cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.L To clean the exteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If

69ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONCamcorderL For generalPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionApprox. 1.8 W**

ENGLISH7Playing backQSelect playback modeThe mode changes when you press the button.RSelect the desired fileIndex screen SSelect F(Touch OK)Playback sc

70Approximate recording time (for video)Recording mediumQualitySD or SDHC Card256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GBULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14

71ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONAC AdapterWhen using the AC adapter in areas other than the USAThe provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selectio

72Main Unit• For safety, DO NOT... open the camcorder’s chassis... disassemble or modify the unit... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects t

73ENGLISHFURTHER INFORMATIONMemo

1208YDR-YG-MDUS© 2008 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedTermsA AC Adapter ... 18, 71Adjust Brightness .

8JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENTIMPORTANTTO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “D

9ENGLISH6 TERMThis Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect unti