JVC Gzhm1su Owners Manual

LYT2196-001B-M
INSTRUCTIONSEN
HD MEMORY CAMERA
Dear CustomersThank you for purchasing this camcorder. 
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 camcorder) and Serial No. 
(located on the battery pack mount of the 
camcorder) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to 
enjoy your CAMCORDER. 
For more details on the 
operations, refer...

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Safety Precautions
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:      TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
       DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol,  within  an 
equilateral  triangle,  is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the 
presence  of  uninsulated  dangerous  voltage  within  the 
products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such 
as r adiators

, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Only use attachments/accessories...

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Easy Start Guide
CAUTION
Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the 
batteries specified on page 41.
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finishedBattery Pack AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
The battery pack is not 
charged at the time of 
purchase. Access lamp
blinks: Accessing files
Do not remove the AC adapter, 
the battery pack or the SD 
card...

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Date/Time Setting
QOpen the LCD monitor to 
turn on the camcorder
RSelect [YES] within 
10 seconds
• When the message disappears, press the 
power button for at least 2 seconds to turn 
off the power, and then press it again for at 
least 2 seconds. 
• Touch the sensors with your finger. The 
sensors do not function if you touch them 
with your finger nail or with gloves on.
SSelect [CLOCK SETTING]
T
Select the city closest to 
the area where you use 
the camcorder
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Select [ON] if daylight...

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Video recording
 CAUTION 
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial 
recording. 
SStart recording
Press the START/STOP 
button to start recording, 
and press it again to stop.
Remaining space on 
the recording media
Video Quality Record-standby
Recording
QSlide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode
RSelect recording mode (REC)
The mode changes when 
you press the button.
The auto recording 
indicator appears.
GETTING STARTED 

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Playing back
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)
T
o view files on TV (Z p.  24)
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CAUTION 
Do not forget to make copies after recording!• To copy files onto discs (Z p.  26)• To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p.  28)• To edit files on your computer (Z p.  29)
QSelect playback mode (PLAY)
The mode changes when 
you press the button.
RSelect the desired file
Index screen 
SSelect F (Touch OK)
Playback screen
GETTING STARTED 

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Contents
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. 
For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in the 
supplied CD-R
OM.
In order to view the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS, Adobe
® Acrobat® ReaderTM or 
Adobe® Reader® must be installed. 
Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site: 
http://www.adobe.com/
NOTESelect your desired language with a single click.
The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.
GETTING STARTED
Accessories...

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Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
It is recommended to copy your important 
recorded data to a DVD or other recording 
media for storage. JVC will not be responsible 
for any lost data.
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.
Reset the camcorder if it does not operate 
correctly
Close the LCD monitor and remove the power...

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AP-V20UBN-VF815UAC Adapter Battery Pack
Component Cable AV Cable
LY37115-001B
USB Cable Shoe Adapter
RM-V760UCR2025
Remote Control Lithium BatteryPre-installed in the remote control.
 CD-ROM
NOTEMake sure to use the provided cables for 
connections. Do not use any other cables.
Accessories
 GETTING STARTED
 Shoe Adapter
An optional microphone or light can be 
attached to the shoe adapter.
Slide the shoe cover 
in the direction of the 
arrow to reveal the shoe 
adapter mounting socket.
Mount the...