For additional online video tutorials, please visit:http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jspJVC U.S.A.A Division of JVC Americas Corp.1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470www.jvc.comCustomer Care CenterTOLL FREE 1-800-252-5722For additional online video tutorials, please visit:http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jspRegister your EVERIO online at:REGISTER.JVC.COMand receive a special offer.INSERTING THE SD CARD*Close the LCD to turn Off the PowerAttach batteryConnect the AC adapter to outletInstall an SD CardSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERAAVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERATYPES OF USABLE SD CARDSMemory Cards Capacity Video(UXP)Still images(1920x1080/FINE)SDHC Cardscapacity>Supports4GB to 32GB32GB 2hr.40min. 999916GB 1hr.20min. 99998GB 40min. 83304GB 20min. 4140SD Cards Supports256MB to 2GB2GB - 21001GB - 1030512MB - 510256MB - 260Note: Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATPVideo Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)Still image SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)• Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or dataloss.CHARGING THE BATTERYBattery Type Charging Time ContinuousRecordingActualRecordingBN-VG114U (Supplied) 2hr.30min. 1hr.45min. 1hr.BN-VG121U 3hr.30min. 2hr.40min. 1hr.30min.Note: The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchaseCAUTION• Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVCbattery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.Product Name DescriptionBattery Pack• BN-VG114U• BN-VG121U• Provides a longer recording time than the batterypack that comes with this unit or it can also be usedas a spare battery pack.Battery Charger• AA-VG1U• Enables the battery pack to be charged without usingthis unit.To order any of these accessory please visit www.JVC.com or call 1-800-858-6442Connect AC adapter into DC TerminalBottomOpenBattery PackCoverCharging in progress:BlinksCharge finished:Goes outOpen the card slot cover• Turn off the power before insertingor removing a cardAC AdapterAP-V30UBattery PackBN-VG114UUSB Cable(Type A - Mini Type B)AV CableCD-ROM Basic User Guide Lens Cap110V - 240V* SD card not includedGetting StartedAccessoriesAVPress halfway to focusPress fully to take still imageSTILL IMAGE RECORDINGVIDEO RECORDINGRECORDING FILESAVPress to Start RecordingThe information below will bedisplayed on the LCD duringrecording.1920Image SizeShutter SpeedImage QualityRemaining Number of ShotsFocusRecording in ProgressRecording MediaBattery IndicatorVideo QualityRemaining Recording TimeZoomingRecording MediaBattery Indicator:Record-Standby:Recording in Progress(Wideangle) (Telephoto)• Press again to Stop Recording.Scene CounterLights up in greenwhen focusedLights up during stillimage recordingPLAYBACK VIDEOSOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.Press L button to select the playback mode.Press A /B button to select the video or stillimage mode.AVPress PressSelect from the index screen (highlightthumbnails) using the Slider.Touch the C button.N O V . 0 1 . 2 0 0 9 0 4 : 5 5 P MN O V. 0 1 . 2 01 0 PM 0 4 :5 5VIDEO PLAYBACK5SelectTouch4PLAYBACK ON A TVPreparation:• Turn off both camera and TV.To connect using the HDMI miniconnector• When connecting to a 1080pcompatible TV, set [HDMI OUTPUT]to [AUTO 1].AVHDMI Mini ConnectorAC AdapterDC ConnectorHDMI ConnectorHDMI Cable (optional)(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)To AC OutletTVOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.• Remove the lens cap.Press L button to select the recording mode.Press A /B button to select the video or stillimage mode.The Mode will be displayed in the LCDAVPress PressRecording FilesPlaying Back FilesCHANGING MENU SETTINGSUSING THE OPERATION BUTTONSSelect an item from the menu screen.Touch the D button.Slide your finger up and down on theSlider.?VIDEOREGISTER EVENTZOOMGAIN UPTIME-LAPSE RECORDINGSET QUITVIDEO QUALITY3SelectTouch 1 Touch2Touch the C button.A To select an Operation icon appearing on theleft side, touch the portion of the Slider nextto Operation icon.B To select an Operation icon appearing atthe bottom of the screen, touch the buttonsunderneath them. MENUOKABPreparationAlways check available memory space and battery power in advance.Make sure your battery is fully charged.A spare battery may be useful.Stabilizing Your PictureTry these tips to improve the image:Look for a place to sit down and take your video.Look for something you can set your camera on.Consider using a tripod or a monopod to further steady your video.Camera MovementThe most enjoyable and professional looking videos generally have very littlecamera movementTreat all movements as a special effect.If you must move the camera, do it slowly.ZoomingAs a general rule, your video will look better if you zoom the lens beforeyou start your recording:Focus on the subject first, then begin recording.If you must zoom during a recording, treat it as a special effect and zoom slowly.ExposureRemember to shoot with the sun or the primary light source behind you.Keeping the range of contrast in your scene to a reasonable level is theeasiest way to improve the picture quality.Pay special attention to objects in the LCD screen that appear very washed out orover exposed.Making a simple change in how the camera is aimed or by zooming in slightly,you may reduce contrast to a reasonable range.Length of RecordingMany recordings are ruined by stopping the recording too soon and missing the bestmoment:Always try for at least a 10 second recording.When in doubt, let the recording continue longer.It is much easier to edit unneeded material later.–––––––––––––––––Easy Start GuideThis easy start guide is designed to navigate you tousing your new Everio quickly. Please refer to theowner’s manual for a detailed listing of features.Using the Laser Touch ControlRecording Techniques
