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Detailed User Guide
GZ-VX815
GZ-VX855
GZ-VX875
LYT2549-021A

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  • Page 1 CAMCORDER Detailed User Guide GZ-VX815 GZ-VX855 GZ-VX875 LYT2549-021A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Importing Files from the USB External Hard Disk Drive ..118 Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT) ....49 Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) ..119 Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT) ......50 Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) ... 120 Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information Copying to Windows PC ............
  • Page 3 Precautions on Using Wi-Fi ..........130 EDIT Menu (video) ............... 234 Image Monitoring via Direct Connection (DIRECT PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) ......235 MONITORING) ..............131 EDIT Menu (still image) ............236 Image Monitoring via an Access Point at Home (INDOOR SETUP (video/still image) ............

  • Page 4: Beginner's Guide

    Beginner’s Guide Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording Stable Images ~ Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children. By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.

  • Page 5: Useful Shooting Techniques

    Useful Shooting Techniques Introducing the Various Shooting Holiday Season/Christmas Techniques! Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny “Holiday Season/Christmas” (A p. 5) Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas.

  • Page 6: Wedding

    Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party Wedding Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! Photo by InnerSpirit Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Discussing and Planning Before the Event After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is slightly drunk from...
  • Page 7 Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video Setting the shot from eye level to chest level with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who has a camcorder at home.

  • Page 8: Travel

    A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 110 V to 240 V, and hence can tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a be used anywhere in the world.
  • Page 9 Useful Shooting Techniques Using Pan at the Places of Interest Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique. Refer to “Shooting Tips”...

  • Page 10: Amusement Park

    Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park Inducing Responses by Calling Out Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction camcorder to a waste.
  • Page 11 Useful Shooting Techniques its brightness for recording. If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected or if the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightness by using backlight compensation in the Manual mode. “Setting Details” (A p. 39) <Without backlight compensation>...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description AC Adapter AP-V30M Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack

    It may cause damage to the unit and battery pack. Caution : Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 3 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack) The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C.

  • Page 14: Grip Adjustment

    Getting Started When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even Grip Adjustment if the battery pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.) * The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start.

  • Page 15: Inserting An Sd Card

    SDXC Card on the built-in memory runs out. “SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 225) Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card. It is recommended to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage.

  • Page 16: Using The Touch Screen

    Getting Started Memo : Using the Touch Screen Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss. Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards touch screen according to the mode in use.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Touch Panel

    Getting Started Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Adjusting the Touch Panel Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. Caution : Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment Tap “MENU”.

  • Page 18: Names Of Buttons And Functions On The Lcd Monitor

    Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) Operations buttons on the touch screen disappear if the unit is not operated for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 19 Mark Playback button (video only) “ MARKING PLAYBACK ” (A p. 71) Delete Button “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 86) Playback Media Button (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) Switches between SD card and built-in memory. Menu Button “Operating the Menu” (A p. 222) Page Forward/Back Button “Operation Buttons for Video Playback”...

  • Page 20: Clock Setting

    Getting Started Menu screen (playback mode) Clock Setting The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. Set the clock before recording.

  • Page 21: Resetting The Clock

    Getting Started Resetting the Clock Set the date and time. Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Tap “MENU”. When the day, month, year, hour, or minute item is tapped, “3” and “2” will be displayed. Tap 3 or 2 to adjust the day, month, year, hour, and minute. Tap “SETUP”.

  • Page 22: Changing The Display Language

    Getting Started Changing the Display Language Holding this Unit The language on the display can be changed. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. Tap “MENU”. Tap “SETUP”. Tap “LANGUAGE”. Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly. Holding the LCD monitor with your left hand helps to stabilize the camera for recording.

  • Page 23: Tripod Mounting

    Getting Started Tripod Mounting Using this Unit Overseas This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. preventing camera shake and recording from the same position. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet.

  • Page 24: Setting The Clock To Local Time When Traveling

    Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is destination in “AREA SETTING”...

  • Page 25: Optional Accessories

    Getting Started Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Description Battery Pack Provides a longer recording time. It can also be BN-VG212U used as a spare battery pack. BN-VG226U HDMI Mini Cable Allows viewing in high picture quality when VX-HD310 connected to a TV.

  • Page 26: Recording

    Displays the icon of the media where videos are recorded to. The recording media can be changed. (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-VX875/GZ- VX855)” (A p. 241) If the mode is H Manual, tap H on the recording screen to display...
  • Page 27 Recording Scenes of Intelligent Auto Operation Buttons for Video Recording Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. Allows people to be captured naturally. Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. Record the smiling face clearly. Records while focusing on a near object. Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp Operation Description...

  • Page 28: Capturing Still Images During Video Recording

    Please be forewarned. The light is disabled when “SILENT MODE” is set to “ON”. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject Operating procedure to be analyzed.

  • Page 29: Taking Still Images In Auto Mode

    Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Take a still image. You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Open the LCD monitor. PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured. After recording, close the lens cover.
  • Page 30 Recording Scenes of Intelligent Auto Indications During Still Image Recording Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. Allows people to be captured naturally. Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. Record the smiling face clearly. Records while focusing on a near object. Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
  • Page 31 Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Using the Silent Mode When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance. T appears when “SILENT MODE”...

  • Page 32: Zooming

    Recording Zooming Manual Recording The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.
  • Page 33 Recording Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. Name Description SCENE SELECT Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be performed easily. “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” (A p. 34) For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording Menu”.

  • Page 34: Shooting According To Scene (Subject)

    Recording Shooting According to Scene (Subject) Tap the appropriate scene. Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. Select the Manual recording mode. Tap “OFF” to cancel the selection. Tap L to exit the menu. If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Recording *The image is only an impression. Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual Setting Effect focusing is desired. b NIGHTALIVE Increases gain and brightens the scene Select the Manual recording mode. automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Brightness

    Recording Adjusting Brightness Adjust the focus. You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Select the Manual recording mode. Tap E to focus on a distant subject. If E appears blinking, focus cannot be set any further. Tap p to focus on a near subject. If p appears blinking, focus cannot be set any nearer.

  • Page 37: Setting Shutter Speed

    Recording Setting Shutter Speed Tap “MANUAL”. You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject. Select the Manual recording mode. Adjust the brightness value. If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 38: Setting Aperture

    Recording Setting Aperture Tap “MANUAL”. You can adjust the aperture to change the area of focus. Select the Manual recording mode. Adjust the shutter speed. If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual.

  • Page 39: Setting Backlight Compensation

    Recording Setting Backlight Compensation Tap “MANUAL”. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. Select the Manual recording mode. Adjust the aperture. If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 40: Setting White Balance

    Recording Setting White Balance Tap “ON” or “ADVANCE”. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Select the Manual recording mode. “ADVANCE” is designed to perform more effective backlight compensation. Choose this when the backlight compensation is not adjusted appropriately by “ON”.

  • Page 41: Taking Close-Up Shots

    Recording Taking Close-up Shots Tap “WHITE BALANCE”. You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. *The image is only an impression. Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Select the Manual recording mode.

  • Page 42: Recording With Effects

    Recording Recording with Effects Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. You can add animation effects to video recordings. The animation effects appear when smiles are detected or when the screen is touched. Type of Effect Description of Effect ANIMATION Records videos with animation effects.

  • Page 43: Recording With Animation Effects (Animation Effect)

    Recording To select another effect again after tapping “SET”, tap J. Recording with Animation Effects (ANIMATION EFFECT) Tap L to exit “ANIMATION EFFECT”. You can add animation effects to video recordings. (To perform operations other than recording, tap L to cancel the The animation effects appear when smiles are detected or when the screen “ANIMATION EFFECT”...
  • Page 44 Recording During Setting After Setting Note Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched. Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched.

  • Page 45: Recording With Face Decorations (Decorate Face Effect)

    Recording Recording with Face Decorations (DECORATE FACE Select a desired effect and tap “SET”. EFFECT) Detects faces and enables decorations such as crowns or sunglasses to be added. Open the LCD monitor. Tap 0 or 1 to select an item. Press the START/STOP button the camera to start recording.

  • Page 46: Recording With Decorative Stamps (Stamp)

    Recording Recording with Decorative Stamps (STAMP) Select a stamp. Records videos with various decorative stamps. Open the LCD monitor. Tap K to start selecting a stamp. Tap on the desired stamp to use. The number indicates the size of the stamp. Check if the recording mode is A.

  • Page 47: Recording With Personal Handwriting (Handwriting Effect)

    Recording Recording with Personal Handwriting (HANDWRITING Select a line. EFFECT) Records videos with your personal handwriting or drawing. Open the LCD monitor. Tap G to select the line color and thickness. The number indicates the thickness of the line. Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 48: Capturing Subjects Clearly (Touch Priority Ae/Af)

    Recording Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY Tap the desired setting. AE/AF) “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. By registering the face of a person beforehand, you can enable tracking of the person even without specific selection during recording.

  • Page 49: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shot)

    Recording Memo : Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT) When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set, “FOCUS” will be set to “AUTO” “SMILE SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of a automatically. smile. Tap the selected position (face/color/area) again to cancel the setting. This function is available for both videos and still images.

  • Page 50: Capturing Pets Automatically (Pet Shot)

    Recording Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT) “PET SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face of a pet, such as dogs or cats. This function is available for both videos and still images. Open the LCD monitor. Tap L to exit the menu as the previous screen appears.
  • Page 51 Recording Memo : Tap “ON”. The camera is able to detect up to 6 faces of pets. “PET SHOT” may not work properly depending on the type of pet, shooting conditions (distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of face, etc.).

  • Page 52: Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information

    Recording Registering Human Face Personal Point the camera toward the human subject. Authentication Information By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 6 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered. It is recommended to register the faces that are often being recorded by this camera beforehand.
  • Page 53 Recording Recording starts automatically. Using the smile % display as a Tap “OK” to complete the registration. reference, smile such that the value is as high as possible. You can edit registered face information in “EDIT”. A sound can be heard when recording is complete. “Editing the Registered Face Information”...

  • Page 54: Setting Smile%/Name Display

    Recording Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Tap the desired setting. “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” allows you to set the items to display when faces are detected. This item is only displayed when “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “FACE TRACKING”. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 48) Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 55: Editing The Registered Face Information

    Recording Editing the Registered Face Information Tap the item to edit. You can change the name, priority level, and face information that are registered. Tap “MENU”. If you select “RECORD AGAIN”, proceed to step 6 in ““Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information” (A p. 52) ”. If you select “CHANGE NAME”, proceed to step 12 in ““Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information”...

  • Page 56: Reducing Camera Shake

    Recording Reducing Camera Shake Tap “CANCEL”. When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced. Open the LCD monitor. Tap the person to cancel registration of. Press the a button to change the setting. The setting of image stabilizer changes with every press.

  • Page 57: Marking The Video While Recording

    Recording Marking the Video While Recording Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording You can mark a specific scene while recording video. When a mark is made, You can record videos in slow-motion by increasing the recording speed to the marked position is recorded to make it easy to find the position and start emphasize the movements, and play back the slow-motion video smoothly.

  • Page 58: Recording At Intervals (Time-Lapse Recording)

    Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE Tap “HIGH SPEED RECORDING”. RECORDING) This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
  • Page 59 Recording Time-Lapse Setting Tap to select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds). The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 25 times speed.

  • Page 60: Recording Stop-Motion Videos (Stop-Motion Rec)

    Recording Recording Stop-Motion Videos (STOP- Tap “ON”. MOTION REC) By pressing the SNAPSHOT button, 2 frames of still images are recorded, and stop-motion videos are created by piecing these images together. (Video files in AVCHD only) Open the LCD monitor. The “STOP-MOTION RECORDING MODE.

  • Page 61: Recording Automatically By Sensing Movements (Auto Rec)

    Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame moves. Movements (AUTO REC) This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 62: Taking Group Shots (Self-Timer)

    Recording Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) Tap “SELF-TIMER”. The 10-second self-timer and Face Detection self-timer are convenient functions for taking group photos. The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. Memo : When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 63 Recording Using the Face Detection Self-timer Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face detection, and shooting is performed three seconds after another person enters the frame. This function is useful when you want to include the photographer in the group photo. Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.

  • Page 64: Recording Videos With Date And Time

    Recording Recording Videos with Date and Time Select the type if the clock with 0 or 1, and tap “SET”. You can record videos together with the date and time. Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display. (The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.) Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 65: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    Recording Checking the Remaining Recording Time You can check the remaining recording time on the built-in memory and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
  • Page 66 Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Picture quality Built-in memory 16 GB (GZ-VX855) 32 GB (GZ-VX875) 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 50 m 2 h 40 m 5 h 30 m 6 h 40 m...
  • Page 67 Recording Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery) Battery Pack Actual recording time Continuous recording time (Maximum Recording Time) BN-VG212U 40 m 1 h 15 m (Provided) BN-VG226U 1 h 35 m 2 h 55 m The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard). Recording time may differ depending on the shooting environment and usage.

  • Page 68: Playback

    Please be forewarned. extracted for playback; extracted scenes can be saved - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. as a playlist. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject To start, tap J on the playback screen.

  • Page 69: Normal Playback

    Playback Normal Playback Operation Buttons for Video Playback Plays back the recorded videos. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. During Index Screen Display Open the LCD monitor. Display Description Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display A Video/Still Image Switches between video and still image...
  • Page 70 Playback During Video Playback Adjusting the Volume of Videos You can use the zoom/volume lever to control the volume. Operations buttons on the touch screen disappear if the unit is not operated for about 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again.

  • Page 71: Checking The Recording Date And Other Information

    Playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information MARKING PLAYBACK You can see the recording information of the recorded videos. The scenes marked while recording the video and the scoring scenes recorded in the game recording mode (by using the smartphone Open the LCD monitor.
  • Page 72 Playback Indications during the Marking Playback During the Normal Marking Playback Tap “ALL SCENES” to playback all scenes. Select the type of the “MARK”. Display Description A Mark Delete button Deletes the mark that is currently displayed. B Playback Mark Enter a mark while playback is in progress.
  • Page 73 Playback GAME PLAYBACK Game playback is a function to playback the goal scenes and/or marked scene that is recorded by the smartphone application Everio sync. 2. To start, tap J on the playback screen. For the game recording mode, refer to “Game Score Settings” (A p.
  • Page 74 Playback Memo : Adjusting the Marked Playback Position Once a scene is marked, the next mark won’t be made within 5 seconds. Specify the length of time before and after the marked position for playing back the marked video. The maximum length of playback time per mark is 20 seconds.

  • Page 75: Digest Playback

    Playback DIGEST PLAYBACK Select the playback time per scene. You can play back a digest of recorded videos (Digest Playback). This is useful for checking the content of videos quickly. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor.
  • Page 76 Playback After selecting a date, tap “NEXT”. TO NORMAL PLAYBACK: start normal playback. When “ALL” is tapped, Digest Playback will be performed for all the PLAYBACK AGAIN: start the digest playback again. dates. SAVE TO PLAYLIST: save the digest playback images to the playlist. Tap L to exit the menu.

  • Page 77: Playback Playlist

    Playback Types of Digest Playback PLAYBACK PLAYLIST Select the types of Digest Playback from the following. When “AUTO” is Plays back the playlists that you have created. selected, playback is performed by shortening the video to the pre-set length *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. of time.

  • Page 78: Playback Other File

    Playback PLAYBACK OTHER FILE The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with defective management information.

  • Page 79: Playing Back Still Images

    Playback Playing Back Still Images Tap on the file to start playback. You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor.
  • Page 80 Playback Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback During Still Image Playback During Index Screen Display Operations buttons on the touch screen disappear if the unit is not operated for about 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again.

  • Page 81: Slideshow Playback

    Playback Slideshow Playback Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Still images can be played back in a slideshow. Date Tap I during still image playback to start the slideshow. When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen.

  • Page 82: Connecting To And Viewing On Tv

    Playback Deleting Files of a Selected Date ： Connecting to and Viewing on TV Tap R on the index screen (thumbnail display) to delete unwanted files. “Deleting Unwanted Files” (A p. 86) You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable.

  • Page 83: Connecting Via The Hdmi Mini Connector

    Playback Memo : Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector Change the settings in “HDMI OUTPUT” according to the connection. If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to “ HDMI OUTPUT ” (A p. 240) the HDMI mini connector.

  • Page 84: Connecting Via The Av Connector

    If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off and on this unit again. For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's manufacturer. AV cable (P/N: QAM1322-001) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center.

  • Page 85: Playing Back A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Disc Created On This Unit

    Playback Playing Back a DVD or Blu-ray Disc Created on this Unit DVDs or Blu-ray discs created using the backup function on this unit can be played back on TV using an optional DVD writer (DVDs only) with playback function (CU-VD50) or a normal DVD or Blu-ray disc player. DVDs can also be played back on this unit by connecting the optional DVD writer with playback function.

  • Page 86: Editing

    Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. media is running out. Doing so frees up more space in the recording media. Caution : “Deleting the Currently Displayed File”...

  • Page 87: Protecting Files

    Editing Protecting Files Tap “SET”. Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 87) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 88) Caution : When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be deleted.

  • Page 88: Protecting/Releasing Protection Of Selected Files

    Editing Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Tap on the files to protect or release protection of. Protects or releases protection of the selected files. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. P appears on the selected files.

  • Page 89: Capturing A Still Image In The Video During Playback

    *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. a single video. Open the LCD monitor. “SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 225) Open the LCD monitor. Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display Check if the recording mode is A.

  • Page 90: Capturing A Required Part In The Video (Trimming)

    Editing Capturing a Required Part in the Video Tap “COMBINE SCENES”. (TRIMMING) Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. The original video remains in its existing location. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 91: Creating Playlists From The Recorded Videos

    Editing Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos Tap the video to edit. A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones is called a playlist. By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the order you like.
  • Page 92 Editing Tap “EDIT”. Tap “ADD”, and insert the video image. Repeat steps 8-9 and arrange the videos in the playlist. Tap “EDIT PLAYLIST”. To change the position of a video in the playlist (lower row), select the insertion point with E/F after step 8 and tap “ADD”. d appears when the inserted video is selected.

  • Page 93: Creating Playlists By Date

    Editing Creating Playlists by Date Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. Tap “CREATE BY DATE”. Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 94: Editing Playlists

    Editing Editing Playlists You can change the content of a created playlist. However, the playlists created from Digest Playback cannot be changed. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. Memo : Tap L on each screen to exit the menu.
  • Page 95 Editing Tap “EDIT”. After arranging, tap “SAVE”. Tap on the playlist to edit, and tap “NEXT”. Tap “YES”. Memo : Tap on the video (upper row) to arrange in the playlist. Tap L on each screen to exit the menu. d appears on the selected video.

  • Page 96: Deleting Playlists

    Editing Deleting Playlists Tap “DELETE”. Delete the playlists that you have created. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. Tap on the playlist to delete, and tap “NEXT”. Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

  • Page 97: Copying

    Memo : When connecting this unit to the BD writer (external Blu ray drive), use an *The JVC external Blu-ray drive is known as “BD writer”. Mini-A (male) - B (male) USB conversion cable. Please note that the You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using supplied USB cable cannot be used for this purpose.

  • Page 98: Creating A Disc

    Copying Creating a Disc Insert a new disc. Creating a Disc Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) Insert a new disc into the BD writer (external Blu-ray drive). “Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive)” (A p. 97) A Press the eject button to open the disc tray. B Load a new disc properly.
  • Page 99 Copying Caution : Tap the desired method. Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is complete. Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied. Special files cannot be copied either. All DVDs will be finalized automatically.
  • Page 100 Copying Copying Files by Date Videos or still images are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were recorded. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Select video or still image mode. Tap “SELECT AND CREATE”...
  • Page 101 Copying Copying Selected Playlists Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is complete. Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory.
  • Page 102 Copying Tap on the playlist to copy to disc. Tap “OK”. d appears on the selected playlist (upper row). Tap “EXECUTE”. Tap J to deselect. Tap on the selected playlist again to check the content of the playlist. After checking, tap J. Tap 0/1 or move the zoom lever to display the previous/next playlist.
  • Page 103 Copying Copying Selected Files Tap on the videos or still images to copy. Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Select video or still image mode. Tap “SELECT AND CREATE”...

  • Page 104: Playing Back With A Bd Writer (External Blu-Ray Drive)

    Copying Playing Back with a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) Tap “OK” when “COMPLETED” is displayed. You can play back the Blu-ray discs created on this unit. Preparing a BD Writer (External Blu-ray Drive) Insert the Blu-ray disc to play back into the BD writer (external Blu- ray drive).

  • Page 105: Creating Discs With A Dvd Writer

    Copying Creating Discs with a DVD Writer Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3) Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using an optional DVD writer. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

  • Page 106: Preparing A Dvd Writer (Cu-Vd50)

    Copying Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50) Creating a Disc Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. Prepare a DVD writer. Insert a new disc into the DVD writer. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. “Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)” (A p. 105) “Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50)”...
  • Page 107 Copying Copying All Files All videos or still images recorded on this unit will be copied. You can also select and copy only the videos or still images that have never been copied. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Select video or still image mode.
  • Page 108 Copying Prepare the discs accordingly. Copying Files by Date Tap “CHECK” to check the content. Videos or still images are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were recorded. Tap “AUTO” or “BY DATE”. (A mode only) *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory.
  • Page 109 Copying To delete of a video in the playlist (lower row), tap the video, then tap Copying Selected Playlists “CANCEL”. Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. After arranging, tap “SAVE”. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Select video mode.
  • Page 110 Copying A list of playlists is displayed on the top menu of the created DVD. Copying Selected Files To check the created disc, refer to ““Playing Back with a DVD Writer” Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually. (A p.

  • Page 111: Playing Back With A Dvd Writer

    Copying While the video mode is shown in the image, the same operations Playing Back with a DVD Writer apply for the still image mode. You can play back the DVDs created on this unit. Tap “EXECUTE”. Connect this unit to the DVD writer and TV. (If this unit is not connected to a TV, images can be played back on the LCD monitor of this unit.) “Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)”...

  • Page 112: Creating A Disc Using A Connected Blu-Ray Recorder

    Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Recorder DVD Recorder You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. using a USB cable.

  • Page 113: Dubbing Files To A Vhs Tape By Connecting To A Vcr

    You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a VCR. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and VCR. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit.

  • Page 114: Using A Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    You can also play the files in the USB external hard disk drive For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center. on this unit. Refer also to the instruction manual of the external hard disk drive.

  • Page 115: Preparing A Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive Copying All Files All videos or still images recorded on this unit will be copied. Memo : You can also select and copy only the videos or still images that have never When connecting to the external hard disk drive, use a USB cable been copied.

  • Page 116: Playing Back Files In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Tap “OK” when “COMPLETED” is displayed. Videos or still images saved in an external hard disk drive can be played back on this unit. Tap “PLAYBACK”. Press and hold the M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off this unit and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 117: Deleting Folders In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive Files that are copied to the external hard disk drive can be deleted. All files on the external hard disk drive can be deleted. Caution : Caution : Deleted files cannot be restored.

  • Page 118: Importing Files From The Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying Importing Files from the USB External Hard Disk Drive Tap “YES”. You can copy video files from a USB external hard disk drive to the built-in memory of this unit or an SD card. Select video mode. Tap “IMPORT FROM DEVICE” in “BACK-UP”. Importing starts when “YES”...

  • Page 119: Copying Files To An Sd Card (Gz-Vx875/Gz-Vx855)

    Copying Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-VX875/GZ- Tap on the files to copy. VX855) You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Copying still images to cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing).

  • Page 120: Moving Files To An Sd Card (Gz-Vx875/Gz-Vx855)

    Copying Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-VX875/GZ- VX855) You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the built-in memory. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing).

  • Page 121: Copying To Windows Pc

    Copying Copying to Windows PC You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. Memo : To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use.

  • Page 122: Installing The Provided Software

    Copying Installing the Provided Software You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform editing using the provided software. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Windows XP Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

  • Page 123: Backing Up Files

    Copying Backing Up Files After selecting, click “Next”. Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Backup will not start if there is not enough free space. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

  • Page 124: Recording Videos To Discs

    Copying Disconnecting this Unit from Computer Recording Videos to Discs Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive. Click “Disk” to select the disc type. Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”. (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.
  • Page 125 Copying Memo : Sort the files in your desired order. The following types of discs can be used on the provided software LoiLoFit for Everio. DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW In order to record on the Blu-ray disc, it is necessary to upgrade to the paid version of LoiLoFit for Everio.

  • Page 126: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

    Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP) / “Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the Copy the files to a computer using the following method. “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit.

  • Page 127: List Of Files And Folders

    Copying List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Caution : When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media are read-only.

  • Page 128: Copying To Mac Computer

    Copying Copying to Mac Computer Start iMovie. The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. computer. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. Caution : When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

  • Page 129: Using Wi-Fi

    Using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Capabilities This unit is equipped with Wi-Fi function. You can do the following using a smartphone or computer via wireless connection. Name of Function Capability DIRECT MONITORING You can check the image on the camera via direct 1-to-1 connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone (or computer), without the need for an access point (wireless LAN router).

  • Page 130: Operating Environment

    LAN device. MONITORING function, support for wireless LAN is required.) JVC shall not be liable for any security issues, troubles, damages or losses C Installation of Windows Media Player 12 or later arising from the use of this feature.

  • Page 131: Image Monitoring Via Direct Connection (Direct Monitoring)

    Using Wi-Fi Do not use the Wi-Fi function outside the country of Image Monitoring via Direct Connection purchase. (DIRECT MONITORING) Depending on the country, there may be restrictions on the use of radio waves and any violations could be punishable by law. You can check the image on the camera via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone (or computer), without the need for an access point Exporting/Bringing the Unit Overseas...
  • Page 132 Using Wi-Fi Connecting the Smartphone to the Camera Wirelessly Connect the smartphone to the camera by either of the following methods. Connection by entering the Wi-Fi password Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Set the camera to the recording mode. Select the SSID in step 5 from the Wi-Fi network selection screen of your smartphone, and enter the PASS on the password screen.
  • Page 133 Using Wi-Fi Monitoring the Images from a Smartphone (or Computer) Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 174) Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone after setting DIRECT MONITORING.

  • Page 134: Image Monitoring Via An Access Point At Home (Indoor Monitoring)

    Using Wi-Fi Image Monitoring via an Access Point at Home (INDOOR MONITORING) Connect to the wireless LAN router at home, the camera and a smartphone (or computer) via access point wirelessly. From a smartphone (or computer) in connection, you can monitor the images captured by the camera.
  • Page 135 Using Wi-Fi Operation Method Connect the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router) Connect the camera to the access point by either of the following methods. Tap “ADD”. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration (Operation on this camera) Follow the operations below if the access point (wireless LAN router) in use supports WPS.
  • Page 136 Using Wi-Fi Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) Register a password. (Operation on this camera) Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”.
  • Page 137 Using Wi-Fi Connecting the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) Connect the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. Start making a connection. For details on connections, refer to the instruction manuals of the device (Operation on this camera) in use or the wireless LAN router.
  • Page 138 Using Wi-Fi How to operate from a smartphone Log in with your username and password. (if authentication cannot be achieved) “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p. 174) Monitoring from the computer (Windows7) Tap the URL button shown on the camera’s screen. (displayed when the computer and the camera are connected wirelessly.) The URL for the computer to connect to appears.

  • Page 139: Image Monitoring Via The Internet (Outdoor Monitoring)

    Using Wi-Fi “Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser” (A p. 187) Image Monitoring via the Internet (OUTDOOR MONITORING) You can check the image on the camera via internet connection with a smartphone (or computer). * To use this function, it is necessary to prepare for an UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible wireless LAN router, and an internet connection from which the global IP address can be obtained.
  • Page 140 Using Wi-Fi Operation Method Operation on this camera Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 174) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) The URL (WAN) for the smartphone to connect to appears. (Does not appear if DDNS is not set or set incorrectly.) “LUPnP”...
  • Page 141 Using Wi-Fi The username is “everio” and the default password is “0000”. “Changing the Settings” (A p. 153) Operations from the Web browser “Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser” (A p. 187) Caution : To monitor images while you are out, make sure in advance that you can establish a connection via the Internet by entering the URL (WAN) displayed in “Network Information”.

  • Page 142: Sending Still Images Via E-Mail Upon Detection Of Face Or Movement (Detect/Mail)

    Using Wi-Fi Sending Still Images via E-mail upon Detection of Face or Movement (DETECT/ MAIL) A still image is automatically captured and sent via e-mail when faces or movements are detected by the camera. Tap “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”. Memo : Size of the still images shot by DETECT/MAIL is 640 x 360. Operation via connection to a smartphone (or computer) using “INDOOR MONITORING”/“OUTDOOR MONITORING”...

  • Page 143: Record And Send Videos Via E-Mail (Video Mail)

    Set the camera to the recording mode. check your replied e-mail by using this unit. Check the e-mails sent by this unit from computer, etc. JVC will not be responsible for any trouble that occurs upon the sending of mails. The top menu appears.
  • Page 144 Check the e-mails sent by this unit from computer, etc. JVC will not be responsible for any trouble that occurs upon the sending of mails. Videos captured via video mail are not saved to the camera or SD card.

  • Page 145: Image Monitoring On Tv (Tv Monitoring)

    Using Wi-Fi Image Monitoring on TV (TV MONITORING) (Operation on this camera) You can connect this unit to a DLNA compatible TV wirelessly to playback still images on this unit on the TV screen. (This function may not be available depending on the DLNA device in use.) Connect via access point (wireless LAN router) at home.

  • Page 146: Easy Storage

    Using Wi-Fi If the DLNA compatible TV in use cannot detect Everio, tap “STOP” to start EASY STORAGE from the step 1 again. You can save the videos and still images to your computer by following easy Caution : steps. This function is not designed for disaster or crime prevention.

  • Page 147: Recording The Location Information

    Using Wi-Fi Tap “STOP” to disconnect. Recording the Location Information Connection is established; backup starts. You can record the location information of the venue where recording is (Indication on this camera) taking place via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone. Tap “STOP”...
  • Page 148 Using Wi-Fi Connection by Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Tap “START” (I). (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Set the camera to the recording mode. When iFrame is selected for “VIDEO REC FORMAT”, the following display appears and recording mode is switched to the 50i mode in AVCHD.
  • Page 149 Using Wi-Fi Tap “WPS”. (Operation on this camera) Activate WPS on the smartphone (or computer) within 2 minutes. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen. Monitor screen is displayed.

  • Page 150: Using The Pan Cradle (Sold Separately)

    Using Wi-Fi Using the Pan Cradle (Sold Separately) Panning operation (moving the camera to the left/right, horizontal direction) can be controlled via smartphone by setting the camera on the pan cradle. To use a pan cradle, change the setting of “AV TERMINAL” in advance. Change the setting from the menu screen of the camera.
  • Page 151 Using Wi-Fi Setting the camera to the pan cradle. Operations from the smartphone application For how to connect the pan cradle and the camera, refer to the instruction Connect the camera and the smartphone via DIRECT MONITORING or manual of the pan cradle for further details. INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING.

  • Page 152: Changing The Settings

    Using Wi-Fi Changing the Settings To use the Wi-Fi function, it may be necessary to perform some settings on the camera and smartphone (or computer). Registering the access points to connect (wireless LAN router) “Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect (ACCESS POINTS)”...
  • Page 153 Using Wi-Fi Menu Settings Setting Details DIRECT MONITORING Configures various settings related to DIRECT MONITORING. PASSWORD Sets the password to access the camera. “Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p. 155) ENFORCED GROUP OWNER (Default: “ON”) Set whether or not to get the owner group permissions. ・...
  • Page 154 Using Wi-Fi Setting Details VIDEO MAIL VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS Selects the recipient’s e-mail address for video mails. “Sending Still Images via E-mail upon Detection of Face or Movement (DETECT/MAIL)” (A p. 142) MAIL SETTING Sets the e-mail addresses of the sender and recipient. “Setting the Sender’s E-mail Address of the Camera”...

  • Page 155: Setting The Password (Direct Monitoring/Indoor Monitoring/Outdoor Monitoring)

    Using Wi-Fi Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower Sets the password required to access the camera. case letter, and number. Up to 8 characters (alphabets, numbers and symbols only), case- Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right.

  • Page 156: Setting The Enforced Group Owner (Direct Monitoring)

    Using Wi-Fi Setting the Enforced Group Owner (DIRECT MONITORING) Changing the HTTP Port (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) Sets whether to enforce authorization of the group owner. Changes the port number to access to the camera. Tap “MENU”. Valid when setting up multiple cameras for Outdoor Monitoring. (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”.

  • Page 157: Setting The Upnp Of This Camera (Outdoor Monitoring)

    Tap “MENU”. internet. (Operation on this camera) Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. To obtain (register) an account, perform the following steps. Access the following URL from a browser and register for an account.

  • Page 158: Setting Dynamic Dns On This Camera (Outdoor Monitoring)

    Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”. Memo : Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. Tap “OUTDOOR MONITORING” (M). (Operation on this camera) Tap “DDNS SETTING”.

  • Page 159: Setting The Sender's E-Mail Address Of The Camera

    Using Wi-Fi Setting the Sender’s E-mail Address of the Camera Tap “SENDER'S EMAIL”. (Operation on this camera) Sets the address to be used for sending e-mails on the camera. Memo : By using Gmail as the sender’s mail address, some of the settings can be omitted.
  • Page 160 Using Wi-Fi Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower Enter the username and tap “SET”. case letter, and number. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”. Tap “CHANGE”...

  • Page 161: Registering The Recipient's E-Mail Address Of The Camera

    Using Wi-Fi Registering the Recipient’s E-mail Address of the Camera AUTHENTICATE Set this when the authentication method needs to Registers the e-mail addresses of recipients on the camera. METHOD be changed. Tap “MENU”. USERNAME Enter the username. (Operation on this camera) PASSWORD Enter the password.
  • Page 162 Using Wi-Fi *Note Do not continue sending e-mails with the same settings if you receive error notifications. Depending on the provider, you may be marked as a sender of spam (junk mail). Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) Enter the recipient’s e-mail address. Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters.

  • Page 163: Setting The Detection Method Of This Camera (Detect/Mail Setting)

    Using Wi-Fi Setting the Detection Method of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL Setting the Detection Interval of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) SETTING) Sets the detection method to start recording. Sets the time period to enable detection again after the previous one. Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”.

  • Page 164: Setting Self Recording On This Camera (Detect/Mail Setting)

    Using Wi-Fi Setting Self Recording on this Camera (DETECT/MAIL Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect SETTING) (ACCESS POINTS) Sets whether to record videos on this camera during detection. There are 4 ways to register the access points (wireless LAN router) for connection.
  • Page 165 Using Wi-Fi Search and Register Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”.
  • Page 166 Using Wi-Fi Manual Registration Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) The search results appear on the camera’s screen. The top menu appears. Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results.
  • Page 167 Using Wi-Fi Tap “MANUAL”. (Operation on this camera) Enter the name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) and tap “SET”. (Operation on this camera) Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. “ABC”, for example, enter “A”...
  • Page 168 Using Wi-Fi WPS PIN Registration Tap “WPS PIN”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) The PIN code appears. The top menu appears. Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router). Tap the “Wi-Fi”...
  • Page 169 Using Wi-Fi Editing LAN Settings of Access Points (Wireless LAN Router) Change accordingly such as when you want to fix the IP address for the camera. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “USE” to use the selected access point. Tap “DELETE”...

  • Page 170: Enabling The Mac Address Filter (Tv Monitoring)

    Using Wi-Fi Enabling the MAC Address Filter (TV MONITORING) Registering the MAC Address (TV MONITORING) By enabling “MAC ADDRESS FILTER”, Everio can be searched from the Register the MAC address of the TV monitor to Everio. device (TV monitor); the MAC address of the device needs to be registered Tap “MENU”.

  • Page 171: Checking The Mac Address Of This Camera

    Using Wi-Fi Checking the MAC Address of this Camera Protecting the Network Settings with a Password Displays the MAC address of the camera. Sets a password to lock and protect the network settings. Tap “MENU”. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) The top menu appears.

  • Page 172: Initializing The Wi-Fi Settings

    Using Wi-Fi Initializing the Wi-Fi Settings Returns the Wi-Fi settings to their default values. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Enter the 4-digit numbers. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”.

  • Page 173: Changing The Panning Speed

    Using Wi-Fi To cancel, tap “NO”. When “YES” is tapped, the network settings return to their default values. Changing the Panning Speed Change the operation speed of the pan cradle (sold separately) via smartphone. Select either of the 2: “HIGH SPEED” or “LOW SPEED”. For details on how to use a pan cradle, refer to the following.

  • Page 174: Using Smartphone Applications

    Using Wi-Fi “Transferring Videos (AVCHD format)” (A p. 178) Using Smartphone Applications “Transferring Videos (iFrame format)” (A p. 181) Transferring still images By installing the “Everio sync. 2” smartphone software, images on the “Transferring Still Images” (A p. 183) camera can be checked from a distance, and recording videos/still images and zooming operation can be performed.

  • Page 175: Using The Markings

    Using Wi-Fi Transfer Screen Game Score Screen Once a scene is marked, the next mark won’t be made within 5 seconds. Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. Screen display of the camera while marking Caution : “Everio sync. 2” for iPhone/iPad cannot be used when the iPhone/iPad is connected to the mobile phone network.

  • Page 176: Using The Game Score

    Using Wi-Fi Using the Game Score The scores of various sport games can be recorded with video images. Also, the recorded position can be marked to make it easy to find the scenes you want to view later. Common for Android and iOS Tap “Game Score”.
  • Page 177 Using Wi-Fi Tap the number button of the scored team. When the game is started, tap “Game Start”. To modify the score, tap the scorecard. Tap the “Undo” button to cancel the latest score entry. When the score is registered, next entry cannot be made for 5 seconds.

  • Page 178: Transferring Videos (Avchd Format)

    Using Wi-Fi Transferring Videos (AVCHD format) Transfer videos recorded in AVCHD format to the smartphone. Videos recorded in the 50p mode cannot be forwarded. The video to be forwarded is converted to the following format. Item Details System Video Codec H.
  • Page 179 Using Wi-Fi Number of the selected image files is indicated next to the check mark in lower left. To set the length of video you are transferring, refer to the below instructions. In the index screen, tap the desired images to transfer. “Smartphone Application Settings”...
  • Page 180 Using Wi-Fi Tap “+”“-” to set the start point of the video transfer (minutes/seconds). Length of the transferred video can be adjusted by using the slider bar. The longer the length of the transferred video is set, the longer it takes to transfer the video.

  • Page 181: Transferring Videos (Iframe Format)

    Using Wi-Fi Transferring Videos (iFrame format) Transfer videos recorded in iFrame format to the smartphone. (Depending on the smartphone in use, videos may not be played back.) Transferred videos are sent in the original file format. Start “Everio sync. 2” on a smartphone. Start the application after confirming that the smartphone is connected to this camera.
  • Page 182 Using Wi-Fi Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. Tap Q to move to the setting screen. After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. Tap “TRANSFER”. To play back and check the video, tap “CHECK”. (Android only) Tap “CANCEL”...

  • Page 183: Transferring Still Images

    Using Wi-Fi Transferring Still Images You can transfer recorded still images to your smartphone. If the aspect ratio of the original still image is 4:3, the image is reduced by 1600X1200 when transferred. If the aspect ratio of the original still image is 16:9, the image is reduced by 1920X1080 when transferred.
  • Page 184 Using Wi-Fi Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. Tap Q to move to the setting screen. Tap “TRANSFER”. Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. “TRANSFER” starts. To play back and check the still image, tap “CHECK”.

  • Page 185: Smartphone Application Settings

    Using Wi-Fi Smartphone Application Settings Item Details You can change the settings of the smartphone applications. MONITORING Turns on/off the monitoring function of the Common for Android and iOS screen. (Enter a check mark to set to “ON”) Tap Q. PAN OPERATION Select the panning speed of the pan cradle SPEED...
  • Page 186 Using Wi-Fi Game Score Settings Tap the desired setting. Enter the recording methods of the game score, as well as the team information. Common for Android and iOS Tap Q. Item Details TEAM LIST Set the team name and the color. To display “HOME”...

  • Page 187: Using The Wi-Fi Function From A Web Browser

    Using Wi-Fi Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser You can connect to the camera and make use of the Wi-Fi function from the web browser of a computer. Indications on the screen “Indications on the Screen” (A p. 187) Indications on the Screen Recording Screen Memo :...
  • Page 188 Using Wi-Fi Video Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) (AVCHD) Video Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) (iFrame) To download a video, click on the thumbnail. Still Image Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) To download a still image, click on the thumbnail.
  • Page 189 Using Wi-Fi DETECT/MAIL SETTING Screen Notification mail settings such as detection method and recipient’s e-mail address can be changed even when the camera is out of reach.

  • Page 190: Troubleshooting

    Using Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Direct Monitoring Trouble Action Unable to connect to camera. Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. (URL required) Check whether Wi-Fi is connected to “DIRECT-**EVERIO”. Check whether the smartphone (or computer) is connected to the camera. Try again after powering off and on the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer).
  • Page 191 Using Wi-Fi INDOOR MONITORING (connection at home) Trouble Action Unable to connect to the camera. Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. (URL required) Check to ensure that the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer) are connected to the same access point.
  • Page 192 To set dynamic DNS, perform the following steps. 1. Obtain an account with JVC dynamic DNS service using your computer. 2. Log in to JVC DNS and obtain the dynamic DNS service. 3. Set the obtained dynamic DNS username and password on the camera.
  • Page 193 Using Wi-Fi When the “HTTP Port” of the camera (set to “80” by default) is used by another device, a connection cannot be established. Change the “HTTP Port” of the camera. “Changing the HTTP Port (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p. 156) E-mail (Notification Mail, Video Mail) Trouble Action...

  • Page 194: Wi-Fi Specifications

    Using Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Specifications Wi-Fi Specifications Item Details Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) Wi-Fi security Encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2 *WPA and WPA2 are supported only by the personal mode (PSK). DIRECT MONITORING / INDOOR MONITORING / OUTDOOR MONITORING When Using Everio sync. 2 Item Details Supported Terminals...
  • Page 195 Using Wi-Fi Audio AAC 48kHz 16 bits 2ch Time Max. 15 seconds DETECT/MAIL Item Details Still Image Transmission JPEG 640x360...
  • Page 196 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code DIRECT MONITORING You can monitor images being captured by Everio to your smartphone or PC. While you are busy, you can monitor your baby who is sleeping in the room next door. INDOOR MONITORING Images being captured by Everio can be set to your PC or smartphone when your children return home, via the wireless LAN router.

  • Page 197: Using Wi-Fi By Creating A Qr Code

    Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code DIRECT MONITORING Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. Enter values in the required items for direct monitoring. Password: set a password to connect this camera to the device by direct monitoring.
  • Page 198 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Regular Operation Connecting the Smartphone to the Camera Wirelessly Connection by entering the Wi-Fi password Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Set the camera to the recording mode. Select the SSID in step 5 from the Wi-Fi network selection screen of your smartphone, and enter the PASS on the password screen.
  • Page 199 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Monitoring the Images from a Smartphone (or Computer) Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 174) Start “Everio sync.
  • Page 200 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Operate from a smartphone How to operate from a smartphone “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p. 174) Computer (Windows 7) Tap the URL button shown on the camera’s screen. (displayed when the computer and the camera are connected wirelessly.) The URL for the computer to connect to appears.

  • Page 201: Indoor Monitoring

    Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code INDOOR MONITORING Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. Enter values in the required items for indoor monitoring. Password: set a password to connect this camera to the device via an access point.
  • Page 202 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code The top menu appears. Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. (Operation on this camera) After registration is complete, tap “OK”...
  • Page 203 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C” by tapping 3 times. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number.
  • Page 204 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Tap “START” (I). (Operation on this camera) Start making a connection. (Operation on this camera) The recording screen is displayed. Name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) in connection is displayed. The following is displayed when the camera is connected to the access point.

  • Page 205: Outdoor Monitoring

    After checking the URL, tap “QUIT” to return to the previous screen. Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. Start Internet Explorer (web browser) on the computer and enter the To obtain (register) an account, perform the following steps.
  • Page 206 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code The top menu appears. Tap “YES”. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) Tap “OK”. Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Set contents are saved.
  • Page 207 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code The top menu appears. Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”.
  • Page 208 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code The search results appear on the camera’s screen. The top menu appears. Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. results. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) Tap “OUTDOOR MONITORING”...
  • Page 209 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (Does not appear if DDNS is not set or set incorrectly.) “LUPnP” is displayed when UPnP cannot be used. Check the URL (WAN). After checking the URL, tap “QUIT” to return to the previous screen. “LUPnP”...

  • Page 210: Detect/Mail

    Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Monitoring from the computer (Windows7) DETECT/MAIL On the Internet Explorer (web browser), enter the URL (WAN) that is Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular checked by “Operation on this camera”. Operation”...
  • Page 211 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Contents of the screen vary depending on the QR code that is read Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. by this unit. (Operation on this camera) Tap “OK”. Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. Tap “NEXT”...
  • Page 212 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code The top menu appears. Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”.
  • Page 213 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code The search results appear on the camera’s screen. The top menu appears. Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. results. (Operation on this camera) Tap “DETECT/MAIL”...

  • Page 214: Video Mail

    Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code VIDEO MAIL Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. Memo : Perform operations in step 2 and 3 after creating a QR code, and read the QR code one by one by the camera.
  • Page 215 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. Set contents are saved. (Operation on this camera) Registering the access points (wireless LAN router) to this unit Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration Tap “MENU”.
  • Page 216 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Tap “ADD”. Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes.
  • Page 217 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Register a password. Tap “VIDEO MAIL” (L). (Operation on this camera) Tap “VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS”. Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C”...

  • Page 218: Tv Monitoring

    Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code TV MONITORING Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. Enter values in the required items for the TV monitor. MAC address filter: set to “ON” if monitoring images with a specific TV You can allow the recording to be performed for 15 seconds or press device.
  • Page 219 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code The top menu appears. Tap “EXECUTE”. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) Read a QR code. Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. Read a QR code. (Operation on this camera) (Operation on this camera) Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”.
  • Page 220 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ADD”.
  • Page 221 Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, Tap “START” (I). or “C” by tapping 3 times. (Operation on this camera) Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1”...

  • Page 222: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Operating the Menu Operating the Top Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. There are two types of menus in this unit. Tap “MENU”. TOP MENU: Menu that contains all the items specific to the video recording, still image recording, video playback, and still image playback modes respectively.

  • Page 223: Operating The Shortcut Menu

    Settings Menu Operating the Shortcut Menu You can configure various settings of the recommended functions in the video/still image recording mode using the shortcut menu. Tap “MENU”. Tap the shortcut icon (F). The shortcut menu appears. Tap the desired menu and setting. <Shortcut Menu During Video Recording Mode>...

  • Page 224: Record Setting Menu (Video)

    Settings Menu RECORD SETTING Menu (video) SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” (A p. 34) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 35) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
  • Page 225 To start seamless recording again after the previous session is complete, it is necessary to combine seamless videos, or delete the combination information of the seamless videos. Seamless recording can not be performed if the video recording format is iFrame. “Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 89)
  • Page 226 Settings Menu VIDEO REC FORMAT Select the recording format from “AVCHD”, or “iFrame” which is suitable for importing to “iMovie”. Setting Details AVCHD Records in AVCHD format. iFrame Record in iFrame format, which is suitable for importing to iMovie. Memo : iFrame is a recording format to be handled by the Mac computer.
  • Page 227 Settings Menu ZOOM MIC Sets the zoom microphone. Setting Details Deactivates the zoom microphone. Records audio sounds in the same direction as the zoom operation. MIC LEVEL Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red. Setting Details Hides display of microphone input level.

  • Page 228: Special Recording Menu (Video)

    Settings Menu SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (video) HIGH SPEED RECORDING You can record videos in slow-motion by increasing the recording speed to emphasize the movements, and play back the slow-motion video smoothly. This is a handy function for checking movements, such as golf swings. “Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording”...

  • Page 229: Record Setting Menu (Still Image)

    Settings Menu RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” (A p. 34) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 35) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
  • Page 230 Settings Menu Warning Do not point the AF assist beam of the flash at the eyes within a close range (several cm). Do not look into the flash light directly. Incorrect usage of the flash may cause vision problems. Keep a distance of at least 1 m when shooting young children. Using the flash at drivers may cause temporary blindness and result in accidents.
  • Page 231 Settings Menu SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Displays the names and smile levels (%) when faces are detected. “Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” (A p. 54) PET SHOT Automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face of a pet, such as dogs or cats. “Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT)”...

  • Page 232: Special Recording Menu (Still Image)

    Settings Menu SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (still image) AUTO REC Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (changes in brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 61)

  • Page 233: Playback Setting Menu (Video)

    Settings Menu PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) SEARCH DATE Narrows down the video index screen according to recording dates. “Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date” (A p. 81) DISPLAY DATE/TIME Sets whether to display the recording date and time during video playback. Setting Details Does not display the date and time during playback.

  • Page 234: Edit Menu (Video)

    COPY (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 119) MOVE (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) Moves files from the built-in memory to the SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the built-in memory.

  • Page 235: Playback Setting Menu (Still Image)

    Settings Menu PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) SEARCH DATE Narrows down the still image index screen according to recording dates. “Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date” (A p. 81) SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback. Setting Details SLIDE...

  • Page 236: Edit Menu (Still Image)

    COPY (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 119) MOVE (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) Moves files from the built-in memory to the SD card. Files that are moved to the SD card will be deleted from the built-in memory.

  • Page 237: Setup (Video/Still Image)

    Settings Menu SETUP (video/still image) Mobile User Guide Displays the QR code to access the Mobile User Guide. The portal site appears when the QR code has been read correctly. Select the model name of your camera to display its Mobile User Guide. Memo : To read the QR code, a relevant application is required.
  • Page 238 Returns all the settings to their default values. FIRMWARE UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.) http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/support/index.html PC SOFTWARE UPDATE Updates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.
  • Page 239 Settings Menu OPEN SOURCE LICENSES (recording only) Displays the open source software licenses that are used in this unit.

  • Page 240: Connection Settings (Video/Still Image)

    Settings Menu CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Setting Details Does not display icons and date/time on TV. Displays icons and date/time on TV. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Setting Details Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3).

  • Page 241: Media Settings (Video/Still Image)

    Settings Menu MEDIA SETTINGS (video/still image) REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) Sets the recording/playback media of videos. Setting Details I BUILT-IN MEMORY Records videos to this unit's built-in memory. G SD CARD Records videos to the SD card. REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) Sets the recording/playback media of still images.

  • Page 242: Usb Connection Menu

    Settings Menu USB CONNECTION MENU Displayed when connecting the AC adapter after this unit is connected via USB. PLAYBACK ON PC Displays videos recorded by this unit by using the LoiLoFit for Everio. “Installing the Provided Software” (A p. 122) Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer without using the provided software.

  • Page 243: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Rear A DC Connector Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery. B AV Connector A SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button Connects to the AV connector of a TV, etc. Takes a still image. Can be used to connect to the control cable for the pan cradle (sold B Zoom/Volume Lever separately).
  • Page 244 Names of Parts Bottom Interior A Speaker Outputs audio sound during video playback. B a (Image Stabilizer) Button The setting of image stabilizer changes with every press while video recording is stopped. “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 56) C M (Power) Button Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened.
  • Page 245 Names of Parts LCD Monitor A LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. “Using the Touch Screen” (A p. 16) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 18) Caution : Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.

  • Page 246: Indications On The Lcd Monitor

    “Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” (A p. 49) H x.v.Color I Media “ x.v.Color ” (A p. 226) “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) I Time-Lapse Recording Counter “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) “Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p. 58)
  • Page 247 Displays the recording date and time. D Remaining Number of Shots E Media “Checking the Remaining Recording Time” (A p. 66) “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) E Focus F Battery Indicator F Recording in Progress G Playback Time H Time-Lapse Playback “Time-Lapse Setting”...
  • Page 248 B Folder Number C File Number D Date/Time Displays the recording date and time. E Media “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) F Battery Indicator G SILENT MODE “Using the Silent Mode” (A p. 28) H External Storage Playback “Playing Back with a DVD Writer”...

  • Page 249: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properly Turning Off the Power Close the LCD monitor. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically. (Reset complete)

  • Page 250: Battery Pack

    If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and Recording stops automatically. performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

  • Page 251: Sd Card

    Set “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO”/“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” to SD card. output. Turn off the Silent mode. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) “Using the Silent Mode” (A p. 28) “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) Set “OPERATION SOUND”...

  • Page 252: Editing/Copying

    Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 87) Unable to copy/move files to SD card. (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) If the SD card is write protected, set it to off. Unable to create DVD with a DVD writer.

  • Page 253: Computer

    Troubleshooting Computer Screen/Image Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. The LCD monitor is difficult to see. If the provided software LoiLoFit for Everio is not installed, some functions The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under may not work properly.

  • Page 254: Other Problems

    Troubleshooting - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Please be forewarned. Other Problems - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject to be analyzed. Therefore, it may not be returned. The buttons on the touch screen do not work.

  • Page 255: Error Message

    Seamless videos cannot be combined if there is not enough free space in Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. the built-in memory (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855) or SD card. Check the amount “FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) of remaining free space before combining.
  • Page 256 Change the setting of “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” or “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” in the “COMMON” menu, and check that files are not recorded to the other media. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-VX875/GZ-VX855)” (A p. 241) RECORDING CANCELLED Set “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO”...
  • Page 257 Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.
  • Page 258 LCD monitor 3.0", 230,000 pixels, color LCD (Audio) Recording media Built-in memory (32 GB) (GZ-VX875) Built-in memory (16 GB) (GZ-VX855) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available) “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 15) Clock battery Rechargeable battery *1 Calculated when “DIS” is set to “OFF” on the wide (W) end and “DIS” is set to “ON (AIS)”...
  • Page 259 Specifications Still Image AC Adapter (AP-V30M) Item Details Item Details Recording format JPEG standard Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Extension .JPG Output DC 5.2 V, 1.8 A Image size “Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Allowable operating 0°C to 40°C Number of Shots)”...

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