JVC Everio GZ-MC500AA, GZ-MC500AC, GZ-MC500AG, GZ-MC500AH, GZ-MC500EK Instructions Manual
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ENGLISH
DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA
GZ-MC500E/EK
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
& PLAYBACK
VOICE RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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25
29
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
MENU SETTINGS
REFERENCES
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
墌 pg. 48)
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INSTRUCTIONS
LYT1424-001A
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2 EN
Major Features of this Camera
Removable Hard Disk
In contrast to conventional digital video cameras
that record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk
is a new type of card media that enables
extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2
video recording. (墌 pg. 6)
Various Recording Media and Modes
Video and still images can be
recorded to CompactFlash card
(CF card) and SD memory card.
The removable hard disk
(provided) or Microdrive® is a
type of CF card compliant with
CF+ Type II.
You can select the most suitable
recording medium and mode for picture quality,
image size, recording time, and computer
environment. (墌 pg. 62)
Enjoying Various Playback Features
Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and
easy in this camera since no time is needed for
rewinding or fast forward operations.
Playlist, playback effects,
and other functions are
also available for
enjoying many different
types of playback.
PLAYLIST CONTENTS
ALL SCENES
01 10.11 2005 11:30
02 15.11 2005 23:00
03 25.11 2005 11:00
Editing Files on your PC
USB 2.0 enables the
smooth transfer of video
and still images to a
computer. With the
bundled Cyberlink
software, you can easily
edit video and create your own DVDs. (Refer to
the software installation and USB connection
guide.)
Voice Recording Features
The camera can be
used as a voice
recorder for audio
recordings. (墌 pg. 29)
VOICE RECORDING
[5h56m] 12:55:01
20.11.2005 11:30
Various Recording Features
The camera supports aperture-priority, shutterpriority, portrait, bracket shooting, and a wide
range of other functions that you can select
according to the scene you are shooting.
(墌 pg. 31 – 36)
Direct Printing
If your printer is
compatible with
PictBridge, still images
can be printed easily by
connecting the camera with USB cable directly
to the printer. (墌 pg. 47)
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Contents
GETTING STARTED 7
Provided Accessories ...................................... 7
Index .............................................................. 10
Power ............................................................. 14
Operation Mode ............................................. 16
Language Setting .......................................... 16
Date/Time Settings ........................................ 17
Inserting/Removing a CF Card ...................... 17
Inserting/Removing an SD Card .................... 18
Formatting a Recording Medium ................... 19
Selecting Recording Medium ......................... 19
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20
Video Recording ............................................ 20
Zooming ..................................................... 21
Angle Adjustment ...................................... 21
Video Playback .............................................. 22
How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 22
Various Playback Operations .................... 23
Playback Zoom .......................................... 23
Connecting to a TV or VCR ........................... 24
Playback on a TV ...................................... 24
Dubbing to a VCR ...................................... 24
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25
Still Image Recording ..................................... 25
Zooming ..................................................... 25
Continuous Shooting ................................. 26
Flash .......................................................... 26
Still Image Playback ...................................... 27
Slide Show ................................................. 27
Index Screen of Still Image Files ............... 27
How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 28
Image Rotation .......................................... 28
Playback Zoom .......................................... 28
VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 29
Voice Recording ............................................ 29
Voice Playback .............................................. 30
Various Playback Operations .................... 30
ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31
RECORDING FEATURES ..................................... 31
Backlight Compensation ................................ 31
Spot Exposure Control ................................... 31
Program AE ................................................... 31
Bracket Shooting ........................................... 33
Manual Focus ................................................ 33
Manual Settings in MSET Menu .................... 34
How to Select a Menu Item ....................... 34
Manual Exposure ....................................... 35
White Balance ........................................... 35
Effect ......................................................... 36
PLAYBACK FEATURES ....................................... 37
Wipe or Fader Effects .................................... 37
Playback Effects ............................................ 37
MANAGING FILES ............................................. 38
Viewing File Information ................................ 38
Protecting Files .............................................. 39
Deleting Files ................................................. 40
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ................. 41
Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................... 41
Resetting the File Number ............................. 42
Creating Play List ........................................... 43
Playing Back Play List ................................... 44
DPOF Print Setting ........................................ 46
Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer ......... 47
MENU SETTINGS 48
Changing the Menu Settings ......................... 48
Common Menus for All Modes ...................... 48
Video Recording Menus ................................ 50
Video Playback Menus .................................. 50
Still Image Recording Menus ......................... 51
Still Image Playback Menus ........................... 51
Voice Recording Menus ................................. 51
Voice Playback Menus .................................. 51
REFERENCES 52
Troubleshooting ............................................. 52
Warning Indications ....................................... 55
Cleaning the Camera ..................................... 57
Cautions ......................................................... 57
Specifications ................................................. 60
TERMS ............................................... Back cover
4 EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital media
camera. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the
pages 4 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral)
or Black
Brown to L (Live)
or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage
to the unit, first
firmly insert the
small end of the
power cord into
the AC Adapter
until it is no
longer wobbly,
and then plug the larger end of the power cord
into an AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
● This camera is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used
for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor playback are possible anywhere.
● Use the JVC BN-VM200U battery pack and, to
recharge it or to supply power to the camera
from an AC outlet, use the provided multivoltage AC adapter. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
● The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to
the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.
EN 5
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or
on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space
on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more
on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to meet international safety
standards but, like any electrical equipment,
care must be taken if you are to obtain the best
results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you
attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including
the mains plug, extension leads and
interconnections between pieces of equipment) are
properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw
the mains plug when making or changing
connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt
about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are
in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment
and make sure that your family knows how to do
this. Special arrangements may need to be made
for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or
radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as
such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life
of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs
with wood screws — to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs
with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
● NEVER let anyone especially children push
anything into holes, slots or any other opening in
the case — this could result in a fatal electrical
shock;
● NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe
than sorry!
Before Using this Camera
This camera is designed exclusively for
CompactFlash Card (CF card) and SD Memory
Card.
The removable hard disk (provided) or
Microdrive
CF+ Type II.
This camera records video in MPEG2 format
compliant with SD-VIDEO format.
Remember that this camera is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
Remember that this camera is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission is
prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a
show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
®
is a type of CF card compliant with
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Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
Make a backup of important recorded data
Protect your important recorded data by copying the
files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your
PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
Refer to the software installation and USB
connection guide.
Bring your camera together with the removable
hard disk
When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your
dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your
camera together with the removable hard disk. If
one of them is not included, the cause cannot be
diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.
Also read “Cautions” on pages 57 to 59.
● Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
®
● Microdrive
Global Storage Technologies, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
●
MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI
CORPORATION in Japan.
Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights
reserved.
● Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
is a registered trademark of Hitachi
Removable Hard Disk
The removable hard disk is a precision
electronic device. Be careful when handling it.
Cautions for external jolt or stress
● After removing the disk from the camera, store it
by inserting into the supplied protective case.
● Do not press on the
cover.
● Do not subject the disk
to vibrations or sudden
jolts. Be especially
careful to avoid sudden jolts when shooting or
during playback.
● Do not affix stickers or write on the label.
● Do not apply strong pressure to the outside of the
disk. Also, do not put it in your pants pocket or
other location where it can be pressed on.
Cautions for temperature
● The camera’s protection circuit may work for the
proper recording or playback when the camera’s
internal temperature rises or during usage in a
cold location. (墌 pg. 56)
● The camera and removable hard disk can heat up
when used for an extended period. However, this
is not a malfunction.
● The disk can heat up when used for an extended
period. Therefore, do not remove it immediately
from the camera.
Other cautions
● Condensation can cause the drive to break down.
If water is splashed on the drive, make sure that it
is completely dried before usage.
● Do not use, replace, or store the disk in locations
that are exposed to strong static electricity or
electrical noise.
● Do not turn off the camera power or remove the
battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback,
or when otherwise accessing the recording
medium.
● Do not bring the recording medium near objects
that have a strong magnetic field or that emit
strong electromagnetic waves.
● Since data must be read and written by the drive
correctly, the camera may be unable to shoot
when the camera heats up, such as during
continuous shooting, or when the camera is
cooled down during usage in a cold location. To
fix this problem, follow the messages displayed
on the screen. (墌 pg. 56)
● Clean up the disk regularly to maintain high
performance. (墌 pg. 41, 49)
Also read “Recording Medium” on page 58.
Be careful to completely delete data when
discarding or giving away the removable hard
disk.
When recording data is formatted or deleted on the
camera, this only modifies the file management
information, and the data is not completely erased.
When discarding or giving away the removable hard
disk, to prevent problems caused by the release of
sensitive information, it is extremely important that
the customer take responsibility to erase all
recorded data. Some recommended methods of
erasing data include using a commercial data
removal program or using a hammer or strong
magnet to physically or magnetically destroy the
data on the hard disk so that it cannot be read. JVC
shall not be responsible for any personal data that is
released.
Provided Accessories
OR
GETTING STARTED
EN 7
a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E
b Power cord (AP-V14E only)
c Battery Pack BN-VM200U
d S-Video/Audio/Video Cable
e Cable Adapter
f USB Cable (Refer to the software installation
and USB connection guide.)
g Removable Hard Disk (4 GB)
h Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk
i Strap (See page 8 for attachment)
j Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment)
k CD-ROM
l Audio Extension Cable (for optional
headphones, see page 9 for attachment)
m Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for
attachment)
Large (x 1): S-Video/Audio/Video Cable
Medium (x 1): USB Cable
Small (x 2): Audio Extension Cable and AC
Adapter’s Cord
n Lens Hood (Already attached to the camera,
墌 pg. 8)
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NOTES:
● In order to maintain optimum performance of the
camera, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one
core filter, the end that is closest to the filter
should be connected to the camera.
● Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
The removable hard disk and its protective
case are packaged in a silver bag.
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Strap
1 Press and hold both
sides as shown, then
detach the fastener (large).
2 Pass the strap ring
through the eyelet on the
lens side.
3 Pass through the strap
ring.
4 Pass the fastener’s ring
through the eyelet on the
LCD side.
5 Pass through the
fastener’s ring.
6 Connect the fastener.
When shooting
Hold the camera as shown
in the illustration, grip it
gently so that it feels
secure, then adjust the
strap.
Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood
The provided lens hood helps block out glare
when shooting under bright sunlight, the same
way professional photographers do.
To attach
Align the lens hood with the camera’s lens, and
then turn the hood clockwise a.
To detach
Turn the hood counterclockwise b.
● Detach the hood only when using the optional
conversion lens or lens filter.
Attaching the Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap
to the camera as shown in the illustration.
To secure the camera so
it cannot be dropped
during shooting
Detach the fastener from
the strap as shown in step
1.
Put your hand through the
strap, then secure the strap
to your wrist so that the
camera cannot be
dropped.
Pull the strap.
Slide the fastener.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure
the cap is flush to the camera.
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EN 9
Attaching the Core Filter
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core
filter reduces interference.
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the
core filter.
Stopper
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug
and the core filter.
Wind the cable once around the outside of the
core filter as shown in the illustration.
Core Filter
3 cm
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
NOTES:
● Take care not to damage the cable.
● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the
core filter to the camera.
How to Use the Audio Extension Cable
When using optional headphones, connect to
the provided audio extension cable (with a core
filter attached), then connect the audio extension
cable to the camera. The core filter reduces
interference.
Open the cover.
To
Headphones
GETTING STARTED
● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
Wind once.
Core Filter
Audio Extension Cable (provided)
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A
Index
GETTING STARTED
TTENTION:
● Be careful not to cover X, d and e
during shooting.
● Be careful not to cover
playback.
Y during
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Controls
a Mode Button [MODE] (墌 pg. 16)
b Recording Mode Dial (墌 pg. 16, 31 – 32)
c Lock Button (墌 pg. 16)
d Power Switch [OFF, , ] (墌 pg. 16)
e Battery/CF Card Cover Open Switch [OPEN]
(墌 pg. 14, 17)
f Delete Button [ ] (墌 pg. 40)
g Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 21, 25)
Speaker Volume Control (墌 pg. 22, 30)
h Recording Start/Stop Button
(墌 pg. 20, 25, 29)
i Play/Pause Button [49] (墌 pg. 22, 27, 30)
j Multi-Controller
w: Reverse Search [w (
[w]/Flash [ ] (墌 pg. 26)
r: Reverse Skip [r (
Backlight Compensation [ ] (墌 pg. 31)/
Spot Exposure Control (墌 pg. 31)
e: Forward Search [e (
Right [e]/Continuous Shooting/Bracket
Shooting [ / ] (墌 pg. 26, 33)
t: Forward Skip [t (
[t]/Manual Set [ SET] (墌 pg. 34)
k Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 33)
l Information Button [INFO] (墌 pg. 38)
m Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 48)
n Flash Open Switch [FLASH OPEN]
(墌 pg. 26)
o Manual Focus Ring (墌 pg. 33)
p Lens Hood (墌 pg. 8)
3
)] (墌 pg. 23)/Left
2
)] (墌 pg. 23)/Up [r]/
5
)] (墌 pg. 23)/
6
)] (墌 pg. 23)/Down
Indicators
U Power/Charge Lamp (墌 pg. 14, 16)
V Access Lamp (Lights up or blinks when you
access to any files. Do not turn off the power
or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing to files during recording or
playback.)
W Mode Lamp [ (video), (still image),
(voice)] (墌 pg. 16)
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Other Parts
X Stereo Microphone
Y Speaker (墌 pg. 22)
Z LCD Monitor
b Battery/CF Card Cover (墌 pg. 14, 17)
c Flash
d Camera Sensor
e Lens
f SD Card Cover (墌 pg. 18)
g Tripod Mounting Socket
h Strap Fastener Eyelet (墌 pg. 8)
i Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 8)
j Reset Hole (墌 pg. 52)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
Q USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer
to the software installation and USB
connection guide.)
R Headphone Connector [ ] (墌 pg. 9)
S S-Video/Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]
(墌 pg. 24)
T DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 14)
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GETTING STARTED
Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image Recording
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a Recording Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)
: Auto Mode
: Manual Mode
b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 50)
c Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 21, 50)
d Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 21, 50)
e Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 31, 35)
f Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 32)
g Brightness Control Indicator (墌 pg. 49)
h Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 55)
i Date/Time (墌 pg. 49)
j Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 19, 49)
k Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(墌 pg. 33)
l Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 36)
m White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 35)
n Program AE Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 31)
o ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 35)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 pg. 31)
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(墌 pg. 31)
During Video Recording only
d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]
(normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 50)
e Remaining Time (墌 pg. 20, 62)
f Counter (墌 pg. 49)
g 7REC: (Appears during recording.)
(墌 pg. 20)
79: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
(墌 pg. 20)
h Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator
(墌 pg. 50)
During Still Image Recording only
FINE
PHOTO
a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)
b ISO sensitivity (GAIN) (墌 pg. 51)
(When set to [AUTO], there is no indication.)
c Focus Icon (墌 pg. 25)
d Image Size: 2560 (2560 x 1920), 2048 (2048
x1536), 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x
960), 640 (640 x 480) (墌 pg. 51)
e Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STANDARD
(standard) (墌 pg. 51)
f Flash Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 26)
g Remaining Number of Shots (墌 pg. 63)
h : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 26)
: Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 33)
i Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 25)
j Self-Timer Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 51)
NOTE:
For the indications on LCD monitor during voice
recording, see page 29.
a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)
b Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 50)
c Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 50)
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During Video Playback
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a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)
b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when
play list is played back. 墌 pg. 44)
c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]
(normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 50)
d Playback Mode (墌 pg. 22)
U : Playback
9 : Pause
5
: Forward High-Speed Search
3
: Reverse High-Speed Search
9U : Forward Slow-Motion
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
e Counter (墌 pg. 49)
f Volume Level Indicator
g Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 55)
h Date (墌 pg. 49)
i Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 19, 49)
j Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 36)
k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 37, 50)
During Still Image Playback
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a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)
b Folder/File Number
c Slide Show Playback Indicator (墌 pg. 27)
d Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 55)
e Date/Time (墌 pg. 49)
f Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 19, 49)
NOTE:
For the indications on LCD monitor during voice
playback, see page 30.
GETTING STARTED
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Power
GETTING STARTED
1 Set the power switch to OFF while pressing
down the lock button located on the switch.
This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of
power. Do not use provided power supply units
with other equipment.
Charging the Battery Pack
Power Switch
Lock Button
Power/Charge Lamp
OPEN
Battery/CF Card
Cover
Protrusion
Battery Pack
2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the
arrow a, then open the battery/CF card cover.
3 Insert the battery pack firmly into the battery
pack mount until it locks into space as shown in
the illustration.
4 Close the battery/CF card cover firmly until it
locks.
5 Connect the AC adapter to the camera.
6 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
(AP-V14E only)
7 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The
power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to
indicate charging has started.
8 When the power/charge lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from
the camera.
To detach the battery pack
Open the battery/CF card cover, and remove the
battery pack while sliding BATTERY in the
direction of the arrow b.
Open the cover.
To DC
connector
AC Adapter
(ex. AP-V17E)
BATTERY
Required charging time
Battery pack Charging time
BN-VM200U (provided) Approx. 1 hr. 35 min.
mark
To AC outlet
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A
EN 15
NOTES:
● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery
pack.
● When the battery/CF card cover is opened or the
SD card is removed while the power is on, the
power is automatically turned off to protect the
data in the recording medium. To turn on the
power again after opening the battery/CF card
cover, close the cover. To turn on the power again
after removing the SD card, close the cover and
set the power switch to OFF, then to or .
● It is recommended that only genuine JVC
batteries are used in this camera. Using generic
non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the
internal charging circuitry.
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the power/charge
lamp may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the camera, then try charging
again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
● Using the optional AA-V200 battery charger, you
can charge the BN-VM200U battery pack without
the camera.
● Since the AC adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
Using the Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 4 in “Charging the Battery
Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
Using AC Power
Connect the AC adapter to the camera.
Open the cover.
To DC
connector
To AC outlet
AC Adapter
(ex. AP-V17E)
mark
NOTE:
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
TTENTION:
● Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camera’s power is turned off. Failure to do
so can result in a camera malfunction.
● If the camera is a subject to electrostatic
discharge, turn the power off before using it again.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
GETTING STARTED
Battery pack Recording time
BN-VM200U (provided) 1 hr.
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• Playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned recording time.
The Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a
large power capacity. However, when one is
exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its
usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to
function. If this happens, place the battery pack
in your pocket or other warm, protected place for
a short time, then re-attach it to the camera.
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GETTING STARTED
Operation Mode
To turn on the camera, set the power switch to
or while pressing down the lock button
located on the switch.
● The power/charge lamp turns on.
To turn off the camera, set the power switch to
OFF.
1
Power Switch
Mode Lamp
2
MODE
3
Power/Charge Lamp
3 Auto/Manual Mode
Set the recording mode dial to the desired
position to switch the auto/manual recording
mode. The indicator or appears on the
LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 12)
Auto mode ( ):
You can record using no special
effects or manual adjustments.
Manual mode (other than ):
Manual recording is possible by
setting various functions.
(墌 pg. 31 – 36)
Language Setting (except GZMC500EK for U.K. model)
The language on the display can be changed.
(墌 pg. 48, 49)
Lock Button
Set the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the power switch, MODE
button and the recording mode dial.
1 Power Switch Position
Set the power switch for recording ( ) or
playback ( ) while pressing down the lock
button.
Power Switch
Playback
Recording
Power Off
2 Recording/Playback Mode
Press MODE to select the recording/playback
mode.
The selected mode lamp lights up.
: Video mode (墌 pg. 20, 22)
: Still image mode (墌 pg. 25, 27)
: Voice mode (墌 pg. 29, 30)
● To select the voice mode, press and hold
MODE.
1 Set the power switch to or .
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Select [DISPLAY]
with the multi-controller
(r/t), then press 49.
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
MEMORY CARD SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
WIND CUT
4 Select [LANGUAGE]
with the multi-controller
(r/t), then press 49.
5 Select the desired
language with the multicontroller (r/t), then
press 49.
DATE/TIME
SCENE COUNTER
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
BRIGHT
6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
GETTING STARTED
EN 17
Date/Time Settings
The recording start date/time is recorded on the
video/still image/voice file and it can be checked
by pressing INFO during playback.
(墌 pg. 22, 27, 30)
1 Set the power switch to or .
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Select [DISPLAY]
with the multi-controller
(r/t), then press 49.
4 Select [CLOCK
ADJUST] with the multicontroller (r/t), then
press 49. The day is
highlighted.
5 Input the day with the
multi-controller (r/t),
then press 49. Repeat
to input the month, year,
hour and minute.
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
MEMORY CARD SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
WIND CUT
SCENE COUNTER
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
BRIGHT
DATE/TIME
CLOCK ADJUST
DATE TIME
11 07:
200531 01
Inserting/Removing a CF Card
You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as
a recording medium in the CF slot.
The removable hard disk (provided) or
Microdrive® is a type of CF cards. See page 62
for the guaranteed media to work with this
camera.
Rear
Front
CF Slot
Battery/CF
Card Cover
Terminals
OPEN
Eject Button
GETTING STARTED
6 Press MENU to
return to the normal screen.
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium
Battery
If the camera is not used for approx. 3 months,
the clock’s lithium battery will become
discharged and the date/time stored in memory
will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the
camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for
over 24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable
lithium battery. Then perform the date/time
setting before using the camera.
Note that the camera can be used without
setting the date/time.
1 Make sure the camera’s power is off.
2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the
arrow a, then open the battery/CF card cover.
3 When the eject button is pulled out as shown
in the illustration, push it once.
● The button is pushed in.
4 To insert a CF card, firmly insert it as shown
in the illustration.
To remove a CF card, push the eject button
twice.
● The eject button comes out by pushing it once. By
pushing the eject button once again ejects the CF
card.
5 Close the battery/CF card cover firmly until it
locks.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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A
A
GETTING STARTED
NOTES:
● Read the cautions on CF card. (墌 pg. 58,
“Recording Medium”)
● Before using the provided removable hard disk or
a new CF card, it is necessary to format it.
(墌 pg. 19)
● When the battery/CF card cover is opened or the
SD card is removed while the power is on, the
power is automatically turned off to protect the
data in the recording medium. To turn on the
power again after opening the battery/CF card
cover, close the cover. To turn on the power again
after removing the SD card, close the cover and
set the power switch to OFF, then to or .
TTENTION:
● Do not insert or remove the CF card while the
camera is turned on, as this may cause the CF
card to be corrupted or cause the camera to
become unable to recognise whether or not the
CF card is installed.
● Do not squeeze the external covers of the CF
card.
Inserting/Removing an SD Card
You can use an SD card as a recording medium
in the SD slot. See page 62 for the guaranteed
media to work with this camera.
Clipped edge
SD Slot
1 Make sure the camera’s power is off.
2 Open the SD card cover.
3 To insert an SD card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first.
To remove an SD card, push it once. After the
SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out.
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of
the label.
SD card (optional)
Label
Write/Erase
Protection Tab
SD Card Cover
4 Close the SD card cover.
To protect valuable files
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side
of the SD card in the direction of “LOCK”. This
prevents the SD card from being recorded over.
To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to
the position opposite to “LOCK” before inserting
it.
NOTE:
Before using a new SD card, it is necessary to
format the card. (墌 pg. 19)
TTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the SD card while the
camera is turned on, as this may cause the SD card
to be corrupted or cause the camera to become
unable to recognise whether or not the SD card is
installed.
GETTING STARTED
EN 19
Formatting a Recording Medium
You can format (initialise) a recording medium in
the CF or SD slot. You have to format the
provided removable hard disk or newlypurchased CF cards and SD cards with this
camera before using them. This enables stable
speeds and operation when accessing the
recording medium. Be aware that all files and
data including protected files will be erased.
(墌 pg. 39)
1 Set the power switch to or .
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Select [MEMORY
CARD SETTING] with
the multi-controller (r/
t), then press 49.
4 Select [FORMAT] with
the multi-controller (r/
t), then press 49.
5 Select [CF SLOT] or
[SD SLOT] with the multicontroller (r/t), then
press 49.
DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
MEMORY CARD SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
VIDEO MODE
IMAGE MODE
VOICE MODE
FORMAT
CLEAN UP
COPY/MOVE
NO. RESET
Selecting Recording Medium
Select the recording medium before starting
recording or playback. (墌 pg. 48, 49)
Example: When recording still images to an SD
card
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Select [MEMORY
CARD SETTING] with
the multi-controller (r/
t), then press 49.
4 Select [IMAGE
MODE] with the multicontroller (r/t), then
press 49.
5 Select [SD SLOT] with
the multi-controller (r/
t), then press 49.
6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
MEMORY CARD SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
COPY/MOVE
NO. RESET
VIDEO MODE
IMAGE MODE
VOICE MODE
FORMAT
CLEAN UP
GETTING STARTED
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller
(r/t), then press 49.
● To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then
press 49.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the recording medium or perform
any other operation (such as turning off the power)
during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC
adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted
if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If
the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it
again.
NOTE:
Do not format the recording medium on the PC.
Make sure to format the recording medium on the
camera.
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Video Recording
MODE
Zoom Lever
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Lock Button
Power Switch
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
● The camera is programmed to record videos on
the medium in the CF slot by the factory-preset.
To switch the recording medium, see pages 19, 48
and 49.
● To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and
50.
3 Press the recording start/stop button to start
recording.
● Approximate remaining time
for recording appears on
the display.
[0h56m]
NOTES:
● If the camera is left without any operation during
recording or playback (video, still image or voice)
for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the
camera is turned off automatically to conserve
power. To turn the camera on again, set the power
switch to OFF, then to or . When using the
AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode
(the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns
off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any
operation such as zooming.
● When the camera heats up, the 7REC indicator
flashes. If the camera continues to heat up,
shooting may be stopped to protect the recording
medium. In this case, turn off the camera power,
and then wait until the camera cools down.
(墌 pg. 56)
● When shooting continuously, shooting is
automatically stopped when a file size of 4 GB is
reached.
● If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the
video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder
for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to
the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see
“To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder”
(墌 pg. 22).
● There may be differences in the brightness
between the recorded video and still image, even
if the same subject is shot.
● Video file names are assigned as sequential
hexadecimal numbers.
● To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48.
● For approximate recording time, see page 62.
4 To stop recording, press
the recording start/stop button again.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
EN 21
Zooming
Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. You can zoom in up to 10x by
using the optical zoom.
To zoom in
Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).
To zoom out
Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).
W: Wide angle
Digital zoom zone
10x (Optical) zoom
zone
Approximate zoom
ratio
T: Telephoto
Angle Adjustment
Tilt the lens part at the most convenient angle.
The lens part can rotate 45° upward and
downward.
Deleting Files
If you press during recording mode, the file
recorded most recently will be deleted.
(墌 pg. 40)
● However, if the recording mode (video, still image
or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and
on again after recording, you cannot delete the
file.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
● The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker
the zoom action.
● Zoom magnification over 10x is done through
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
200x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [200X]. (墌 pg. 50)
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during zooming.
In this case, set the zoom before recording and
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(墌 pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording.
● During digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all
the way to W.
● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 50)
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Video Playback
INFO
Zoom Lever
r
49
To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder
If the data cannot be recorded properly, the
video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder.
(墌 pg. 20)
To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder,
press the recording start/stop button while the
index screen is displayed in step 2, and then
proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed.
● The fast forward, rewind, slow, frame-by-frame
playback, and playlist creation functions are not
available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.
MODE
Lock Button
Power Switch
w
t
e
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
● The index screen for videos appears. The image
on the index screen shows the first part of the
shooting.
To switch the medium to be played back, see pages
●
19, 48 and 49.
3 Select the video file you want to play back
with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e).
4 Press 49 to start playback.
5 To pause playback, press 49 again.
To return to the index screen
Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is
paused.
To adjust the speaker volume
During playback slide the zoom lever towards T
to turn up the volume, or towards W to turn down
the volume.
To turn on/off the date display
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF].
(墌 pg. 48, 49)
To turn on/off the on-screen display
Press INFO repeatedly.
To check the file information
Press INFO when playback is paused.
NOTES:
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 24)
● At the junctions between scenes, the image may
stop momentarily or the sound may be
interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction.
● To join scenes without distortion, load the video
files into the PC and use the provided software to
combine the files. When the combined file is used
to record a DVD, it will have the same joints
without distortion between scenes as a
commercial DVD. Refer to “How To Create DVDs
simply” of software installation and USB
connection guide for more about DVD creation.
● The date and counter can be displayed during
playback. (墌 pg. 49)
● When the camera heats up, the U indicator
flashes. If the camera continues to heat up,
playback may be stopped to protect the recording
medium. In this case, turn off the camera power,
and then wait until the camera cools down.
(墌 pg. 56)
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker or
headphones.
How to Use the Scroll Bar
You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index
screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll
bar is useful when deleting files (墌 pg. 40),
creating play list (墌 pg. 43), etc.
1 Slide the zoom lever
towards W to select the
scroll bar on the index
screen.
VIDEO 7/53
Scroll bar
2 Display the next or
previous page with the
/
multi-controller (r
● If you move and hold the
multi-controller to r/t, the high speed search
starts.
● If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever
towards T, then select the file.
t).
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
EN 23
Various Playback Operations
Still playback (Pause)
Press 49 during normal playback.
● To resume normal playback, press 49 again.
Search playback
During normal playback, move the multicontroller to e for forward search, or w for
reverse search.
● Moving the multi-controller to w or e
repeatedly increases the search speed for
each direction. (–60x to +60x)
● To resume normal playback, press 49.
Locating the start point of the file or skip the
file
Move the multi-controller to t to locate the start
point of the next file. Moving the multi-controller
to t repeatedly skips files in forward direction.
Move the multi-controller to r to locate the start
point of the current file. Moving the multicontroller to r repeatedly skips files in reverse
direction.
● If the multi-controller is moved to t or r
during normal playback or search, playback
resumes after locating the start point of a file.
Playback Zoom
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
1 During normal playback, at the point you want
to zoom in, press 49 to pause playback.
2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.
● The full view of the image is displayed in the small
screen on the lower right side. The * mark
indicates the centre point of the magnified area.
3 Move to the magnified area you want to view
with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e).
4 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.
● When the zoom is set all the way to W (wide-
angle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches
the display to the index screen. (墌 pg. 22)
Deleting Video Files
Press , then select [EXECUTE] with the multicontroller (r/t) and press 49.
●
You can select the desired file to be deleted with
w/e
the multi-controller (
● To delete multiple files at once, see page 40.
).
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Frame-by-frame playback
While playback is paused, move the multicontroller to e or w.
● Moving the multi-controller to w or e repeatedly
advances or reverses the still picture frame by
frame.
● To resume normal playback, press
Slow motion playback
While playback is paused, move and hold the
multi-controller to e or w for over 2 seconds.
● To stop slow motion playback, press 49.
49.
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Open the cover.
To AV connector
S-Video/Audio/Video
Cable
(provided)
“Y/C” / “CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch
Cable Adapter*
Playback on a TV
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as
shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4 Turn on the camera, the VCR and the TV.
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set
the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6 Start playback on the camera. (墌 pg. 22)
To choose whether or not the following
displays appear on the connected TV
● Date/Time
Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF].
(墌 pg. 48, 49)
● Counter
Set [SCENE COUNTER] to [ON] or [OFF].
(墌 pg. 48, 49)
(Pressing INFO button also turns on/off the
displays.)
To TV or VCR
A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input
connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to
connect the yellow video cable.)
B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)
C Red to AUDIO R IN**
D White to AUDIO L IN**
* If your TV/VCR has a SCART connector, use the
provided cable adapter.
** Not required for watching still images only.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 15)
● Set the video out select switch of the cable
adapter as required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which
does not accept Y/C signals and uses a video
cable.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camera is turned on.
● To connect the camera to a PC, refer to the
software installation and USB connection guide.
Dubbing to a VCR
1 Perform steps 1 to 6 above.
2 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s
instruction manual.)
3 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,
then stop playback on the camera.
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
EN 25
Still Image Recording
MODE
Zoom Lever
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Lock Button
Power Switch
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
● The camera is programmed to record still images
on the medium in the CF slot by the factorypreset. To switch the recording medium, see
pages 19, 48 and 49.
● To change the image size and picture quality, see
pages 48 and 51.
● To use the flash, see page 26.
3 Press the recording start/stop button. PHOTO
indicator appers during shooting. The still image
is recorded.
● To check how the image looks before recording,
press the recording start/stop button halfway and
hold. The indicator appears and stops blinking
when the captured image is focused. To cancel
the recording, release the recording start/stop
button. To record it on the recording medium,
press the recording start/stop button fully.
NOTES:
● There may be differences in the brightness
between the recorded video and still image, even
if the same subject is shot.
● To turn the shutter sound off, see page 48.
● For approximate number of storable images, see
page 63.
Zooming
Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. You can zoom in up to 8x by
using the optical zoom.
To zoom in
Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).
To zoom out
Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).
W: Wide angle
Zoom zone
Approximate zoom
ratio
● The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker
the zoom action.
NOTES:
● Zooming is possible up to 8X regardless of the
ZOOM setting in the still image recording mode.
● Focusing may become unstable during zooming.
In this case, set the zoom before recording and
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(墌 pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording.
● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all
the way to W.
● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 50)
T: Telephoto
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Continuous Shooting
If the continuous shooting mode is set to on,
keeping the recording start/stop button pressed
in step 3 in “Still Image Recording” (墌 pg. 25)
provides an effect similar to serial photography.
(Interval between still images: approx. 0.5
seconds)
To use this function, set the recording mode dial
to other than , then move the multi-controller
to e so that the indicator appears on the
display.
● To turn off this function, move the multi-controller
to e so that (or ) indicator disappears.
● Continuous shooting may not work well depending
on the recording medium.
● The continuous shooting speed will drop when
repeatedly making continuous shots.
Flash
You can use the flash for still image recording.
The flash mode can be changed as required.
[AUTO]: The flash fires automatically when
the surroundings are dark.
AUTO RED-EYE: The flash fires
automatically but reduces the red-eye
phenomenon of the subject's eyes.
ON: The flash fires regardless of the shooting
condition.
SLOW SYNCHRO: The flash fires
regardless of the shooting condition. The shutter
speed becomes slower in this mode, so the
background can be also brightened.
[ ] = Factory-preset
When not using the flash
Push the flash down slightly.
NOTES:
● The flash, continuous shooting or bracket
shooting etc. cannot be used at the same time. An
unusable mode indicator blinks or goes out.
● The flash icon also blinks while charging the flash.
● If the flash is not bright enough, set [GAIN] to
[200] or [400]. (墌 pg. 51)
FLASH OPEN
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
3 Slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the
arrow
● The flash icon appears.
1 so that the built-in flash pops up.
4 Select the desired flash mode with the multi-
controller w ().
Deleting Files
If you press during recording mode, the file
recorded most recently will be deleted.
(墌 pg. 40)
● However, if the recording mode (video, still image
or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and
on again after recording, you cannot delete the
file.
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
EN 27
Still Image Playback
Zoom Lever
INFO
r
MODE
Lock Button
Power Switch
w
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
● A still image is displayed.
● To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 19, 48 and 49.
t
49
e
Slide Show
You can playback all the images stored in
recording media automatically.
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
● A still image is displayed.
● To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 19, 48 and 49.
3 Press 49 to start the slide show.
● If you move the multi-controller to t during the
slide show, files are displayed in descending
order.
● If you move the multi-controller to r during the
slide show, files are displayed in ascending
order.
● To end the slide show, press 49 again.
To display the next
image
Normal Playback
To display the
previous image
3 Move the multi-controller to w to display the
previous file. Move the multi-controller to e to
display the next file.
To turn on/off the date/time display
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF].
(墌 pg. 48, 49)
To turn on/off the on-screen display / To
check the file information (墌 pg. 38) / To
display the histogram (墌 pg. 38)
Press INFO repeatedly.
NOTES:
● Images shot and stored on the recording media
with another device may not be played back
correctly.
● You can zoom in/out or rotate still images.
(墌 pg. 28)
Slide Show
Index Screen of Still Image Files
You can view multiple files stored in a recording
medium at a time. This browsing capability
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
1 Slide the zoom lever
to W when a recorded
image is displayed.
● The display switches to
the index screen.
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2 Move the frame to the
desired file with the multicontroller (r/t/w/e).
3 Press 49. The selected file is displayed.
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
How to Use the Scroll Bar
You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index
screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll
bar is useful when deleting files (墌 pg. 40),
setting DPOF (墌 pg. 46), etc.
1 Slide the zoom lever
towards W to select the
scroll bar on the index
screen.
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Scroll bar
2 Display the next or
previous page with the
multi-controller (r/t).
● If you move and hold the
multi-controller to r/t, the high speed search
starts.
● If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever
towards T, then select the file.
Image Rotation
You can rotate a still image clockwise or
counterclockwise.
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
● A still image is displayed.
● To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 19, 48 and 49.
Playback Zoom
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
1 Set the power switch to .
2 Press MODE to select .
● A still image is displayed.
● To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 19, 48 and 49.
3 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.
● The full view of the image is displayed in the small
screen on the lower right side. The * mark
indicates the centre point of the magnified area.
4 Move to the magnified area you want to view
with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e).
5 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.
● When the zoom is set all the way to W (wide-
angle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches
the display to the index screen. (墌 pg. 27)
Deleting Still Image Files
Press , then select [EXECUTE] with the multicontroller (r/t) and press 49.
● You can select the desired file to be deleted with
the multi-controller (w/e).
● To delete multiple files at once, see page 40.
3 Move the multi-controller to t to rotate 90°
clockwise.
● Each time you move the multi-controller to t, the
image rotates clockwise. (90° ] 180° ] 270° ]
0°)
4 Move the multi-controller to r to rotate 90°
counterclockwise.
● Each time you move the multi-controller to r, the
image rotates counterclockwise. (270° ] 180° ]
90° ] 0°)
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