LYT2019-001A-M INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MEMORY CAMERA VIDEOCÁMARA CON MEMORIA GZ-MS130U EN SP Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this memory camera. 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 memory camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camcorder) below. Model No. Serial No.
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO 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 product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp Blinks: Accessing files Power/charge lamp Blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the SD card when the lamp is blinking. Open the cover Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Date/Time Setting S Select [CLOCK SETTING] the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder Q Open CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Power Button SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME QUIT SET the city closest to the area where you use T Select the camcorder AREA SETTING LCD monitor R NOV.1.2009 04:55PM Select [YES] within 10 seconds QUIT SET Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. [ON] if daylight U Select saving time is effective.
Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Q Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode R Select recording mode PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. [ 4 h 59 m ] 0 : 04 : 01 S M Start recording Press the START/ STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop.
Playing back Q Select playback mode PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button. R Select the desired file Index screen LASER TOUCH OPERATION VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 NOV.01.2009 04:55PM DIGEST S Select F(Touch OK) LASER TOUCH OPERATION Playback screen L To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( pg. 22) L To view files on TV ( pg. 25) It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
Contents GETTING STARTED Index ...................................................... 10 Accessories .......................................... 12 Attaching the core filter ................................ 12 Preparing the Remote Control ..................... 12 Indications on LCD Monitor................. 13 Necessary Settings before Use ........... 15 USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV .............................. 25 Connection with TV...................................... 25 Playback Operation ........
How to use the Touch Sensor After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: Read This First! Make a backup of important recorded data MANUAL SETTING LIGHT REGISTER EVENT VIDEO QUALITY USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED SET QUIT R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.) 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.
GETTING STARTED Index DC NOTE • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 8 during shooting. EN10 GZ-MS130BU_US_IB_EN.
Camcorder Touch Sensor OK Button MENU Button Power (1) Button SD Card Slot ( pg. 18) EXPORT Button AV Connector UPLOAD Button ( pg. 36) PLAY/REC Button ( pg. 19, 20, 22, 23) Mode Switch [!, #] DIRECT DVD Button ( pg. 28) INFO Button ( pg. 21) . START/STOP Button ( pg. 19) / SNAPSHOT Button ( pg. 20) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] ( pg. 21) Speaker Volume Control 1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector ( pg. 27, 30) 4 5 6 7 8 Camera Sensor LED Light ( pg.
Accessories AC Adapter AP-V20U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable Remote Control RM-V751U USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2) Lithium Battery CR2025 Pre-installed in the remote control unit. NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attaching the Core Filter The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. USB Cable: Wind once Release the stopper.
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording Only [4h59m] 1/4000 0 W T 0 : 0 4 : 0 1 REC PHOTO SD GETTING STARTED LIB. LCD JAN. 1. 2009 4:55 PM ! Selected Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 24) 4 : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator ( pg. 21) & Scene Select Mode Indicator ( Quick Review Indicator ( pg.19, 20) ) Zoom Indicator ( pg.
Indications on LCD Monitor (Continued) During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 101- 0098 1: 55 : 01 +4 SD SD 8 JAN. 1. 2009 4:55 PM JAN. 1. 2009 4:55 PM ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) $ Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) % Counter & Playback Mode F : Playback Q : Pause K : Forward Search J : Reverse Search G : Forward Slow-Motion E : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.
Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack L To check the remaining battery power See page 21. L Required charging/recording time 1 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • With the “v” (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place. DC Jack (approx.) *When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Recording time Battery pack Charging time BN-VF808U (Provided) 1 hr. 50 min.
Other Settings SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Date/Time Setting DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST) OFF 1 2 3 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. NOV.1.2009 04.55PM SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Set the date and time. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [}] to set. Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. VIDEO WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA CLOCK SETTING DISPLAY SETTINGS > BASIC SETTINGS > DATE NOV CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 2009 4 55 QUIT SAVE Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
Language Setting Tripod Mounting The language on the display can be changed. 1 Touch MENU. Bottom of the Camcorder Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. GETTING STARTED 2 3 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod.
Other Settings (Continued) NOTE • Insert and remove the SD card only while Using an SD Card If you want to record to an SD card, the following operations need to be performed. • Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB). • If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded.
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. PLAY/REC [4 h 59 m] 0:00:00 Press the START/STOP button to start recording. [4 h 59 m] 0:00:01 REC RECORDING/ PLAYBACK SNAPSHOT Approximate remaining time for recording appears. You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control). L To stop recording Press the START/STOP again.
Recording Files (Continued) Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. PLAY/REC FINE [9999] Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway. FINE The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. L To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Selecting $ during playback deletes that image. L To change the picture quality Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].
Checking the Remaining Battery Power Zooming Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select ! or # mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in Preparation: • Attach the battery pack. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. For ! mode: Press the INFO button three times or INFO and then select ;. For # mode: Press INFO. W: Wide angle You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control).
Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. VIDEO PLAYBACK 1/2 PLAY/REC NOV.1.2009 04:55PM DIGEST The index screen appears. Select the desired file. L To move to the previous or next page Touch [v] or [V] for over a second. L To play back a few seconds from each select scene of the recorded videos Touch [DIGEST]. L Operations during Video Playback L To delete a video Select * when playback is stopped.
Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. IMAGE PLAYBACK 1/2 PLAY/REC NOV.01.2009 04:55PM Select the desired file. RECORDING/ PLAYBACK The index screen appears. L To move to the previous or next page Touch [v] or [V] for over a second. L To delete a still image Select $. L To change the number of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to [T] or [W].
Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually. Manual Setting Menu In the manual recording mode: Change to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select ! or # mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. VIDEO MANUAL SETTING LIGHT REGISTER EVENT Select [A/M] twice. VIDEO QUALITY USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED QUIT SET [4 h 59 m] 3 Select the desired menu.
Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Connection with TV L To connect using the AV connector. Preparation: Turn off all units. AC Adapter Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 2 3 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode.
EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again.
COPYING Copying Files 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. Types of Copying and Connectable Device Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW • Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording.
Copying Files (Continued) Backup All Files Copying Video Files that Have Never Been Copied Preparation: • Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. • Slide the mode switch to select ! mode. 1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL]. Files that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied. 1 CREATE DVD CREATE FROM ALL SELECT AND CREATE CREATE DUPLICATE PLAYBACK COPY RECORDED VIDEOS 2 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Press the DIRECT DVD.
Creating a DVD using a PC Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction before you install software. You can copy the data from the camcorder and create a DVD using a PC. Preparation: Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box appears. 1 Click [Easy Installation].
Copying Files (Continued) Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC. R Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 3 DC Connector AC Adapter Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next]. To AC Outlet DC 4 Click [Start]. USB Connector USB Cable Backup starts.
S Making User Lists to Arrange the Files 5 Double-click the recording date. You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC. 1 Double-click icon and open the calendar. The files recorded on the day are displayed. 6 2 Drag the file and drop into the user list. Select [Movies only]. To add other files into the user list, repeat steps 5 and 6 4 Click [+].
Copying Files (Continued) T Copying Files to a DVD 4 Preparation: Use a recordable DVD disc (It is recommended to use a DVD-R disc.) 1 Select the user list and click [Create Disc]. 5 2 Input the disc name, select the top menu style and click [Next]. Click [Start]. Click [Select files individually] and click [Next]. To add all the files onto DVD discs, click [Select all files displayed], then go to step 4.
Folder Structure and Extensions Recording medium X = number Contains the still image folders. [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] Contains the video file folders. [SD_VIDEO] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] Management information* for the media as a whole Management information* Video file Management information* for the video files [PRGXXX] [EXTMOV] [MOV_XXX.MOD] [PRIVATE] Video file which management information is corrupted.
Copying Files (Continued) Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • Turn off all units. 1 2 L To connect using the AV connectors DC Connector Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder. (analog dubbing) AC Adapter Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 3 Play back playlists on the camcorder. 1) Touch MENU. 2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK]. 3) Select the desired playlist.
Using with a Portable Media Player 3 Turning on the Export Mode You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM. Select [DONE]. L To cancel the export setting Select the file and press [LIB.] again. L To quit the screen 1) Select [DONE]. 2) Select [YES].
Uploading Files to Websites Turning on the Upload Mode You can upload the file to video sharing websites (You TubeTM) quickly after recording. For more information on YouTube™, visit YouTube™ website: http://www.youtube.com/ Preparation: • Slide the mode switch to select ! mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode Uploading Files For detalis on uploading files, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CDROM. 1 2 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.
MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings 1 Touch MENU. 3 2 Select the desired menu. Select the desired setting. VIDEO REGISTER EVENT OFF VIDEO QUALITY ZOOMON ON VIDEO DIS REGISTER EVENT VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM ON IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO SET DIS QUIT ON IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO QUIT SET L To return to the previous screen Select @. L To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following chart.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Recording Recording cannot be performed. Action • SD Card or Built-In Memory is full. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD Card. • Insert a commercially available SD card, and set each of the [REC Recording stops by itself. Sound or video are interrupted. MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD Card] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous • recording.
Warning Indications Indication SET DATE/TIME! Action • Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. COMMUNICATING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. NOT FORMATTED • Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting. FORMAT ERROR! • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
Specifications Camcorder L For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 1.8 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Dimensions (W x H x D) 54.5 mm x 65 mm x 112.5 mm (2-1/8”x2-9/16”x4-7/16”) Weight Approx. 245 g (0.54 lbs) (incl. grip belt) Approx. 290 g (0.64 lbs) (incl.
Dimensions (W x H x D) Remote Control 42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm (1-11/16” x 5/8” x 3-5/8”) Power supply Weight DC 3 V Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs) (incl. battery) Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use) Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Operating distance Within 5 m (16.
Cautions ATTENTION: The battery you have purchased is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. AC Adapter When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
Main Unit • • Fasten the grip belt securely. • When using the camcorder with a tripod, attach the camcorder to the tripod securely. Model Number: GZ-MS130U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Terms A AC Adapter ................................................. 15, 42 M Manual Recording ..............................................24 AV Connection ............................................ 25, 34 Menu Settings .................................................... 37 B Backlight Compensation ................................... 24 N Number of Images ............................................. 41 O On-screen Recording Control ........................... 19 Battery Pack ....................
