JVC GZ-MG27U User Manual

2 EN Major Features

8 EN Accessories

10 EN Index

12 EN Necessary Settings before Use

14 EN Other Settings

16 EN Video Recording

18 EN Video Recording (Continued)

20 EN Still Image Recording

SD Memory Card

DVD Creation Function

Editing Files on Your PC

Direct Printing

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Regarding This Manual

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attaching the Core Filter

Controls

Connectors

Indicators

Other Parts

Language Setting

Date/Time Setting

Grip Adjustment

Tripod Mounting

Data Battery System

When Using an SD Card

Registering Files to Events

Zooming

LED Light

Changing the Screen Size

Deleting a File

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media

Insert an SD card

Change the recording medium

Format an SD card when using it for the first time

4.3 (4)

INSTRUCTIONS

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG37U

GZ-MG27U

To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 53)

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product.

	ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED	8


RECORDING		16
		16
	20
	20


PLAYBACK		26
		26
	30
	30

EDITING/PRINTING	36


DUBBING	47


MENU SETTINGS	52


FURTHER	58
INFORMATION	58

For Customer Use:

Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camera) below. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT1533-001D EN

The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and still images in massive quantities.

You can also record onto SD cards.

“When Using an SD Card” ( pg. 15)

● To record videos ( pg. 16) ● To playback videos ( pg. 26)

●To record still images ( pg. 20)

●To playback still images ( pg. 30)

Auto/Manual Recording Mode

You can record without using any complicated operations in Auto recording mode.

Manual recording mode, on the other hand, enables you to use special effects and make manual adjustments to record videos that are even more vivid.

“To change to manual recording mode” ( pg. 22)

( pg. 47)

You can connect the camera to a DVD burner (sold separately) with a USB mini A/B cable to save recorded files easily to a DVD disc.

Video Event

Registration

( pg. 17)

You can register recorded videos to events according to their content. This enables you to search and select files by content (event).

( SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE)

USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer. With the bundled image editing software, you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs.

( pg. 46)

If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with a USB cable.

Read This First! – How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera		EN 3

Please read the following instructions before using the camera.

Make a backup of important recorded data

It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 47)

Make a trial recording

Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

Check the compatibility of recording media

●The SD cards that are guaranteed to work with this camera are those by Panasonic, TOSHIBA, pqi (still image only) and SanDisk. If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded.

●For video recording, use a high-speed SD card (at least 10 MB/s).

●MultiMediaCards are not supported.

Format recording medium before use

Before using this camera, format the built-in hard disk or SD cards. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. ( pg. 39)

Make sure you hold the camera correctly during recording

Do not cover the area near the lens, stereo microphone, or camera sensor with your finger or other object while recording. ( pg. 10)

When a certain length of time passes without operation

●When using the battery, the power will turn off automatically to conserve power. Use the power switch to turn on the power again.

●When using the AC adapter, the access lamp lights up, and the LCD turns off (the camera enters the sleep mode).

Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly

This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, reset the camera. ( pg. 58)

If a problem occurs with the SD card, bring the card together with the camera for repairs

When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.

Precautions on handling batteries

●When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be strictly followed.

●If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again.

●This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will only operate with a JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/ VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

●If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one.

●Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

●After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby mode, the camera will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera.

INFORMATION

Video recording (with sound) that was made especially for demonstration at shops might be remaining on the hard disk of the camera that you have purchased.

To delete this video file, please refer to “Deleting Files” ( pg. 36)/“Formatting a Recording Medium” ( pg. 39).

4 EN Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

●The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

●The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount.

●The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

●Dispose of used battery promptly.

●Keep away from children.

●Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate

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 (3-15/ 16") 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.)

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.

Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

10.Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

EN 5

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.)

Trademarks

●Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

●

MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan.

●Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

6 EN		Contents

GETTING STARTED
Accessories .......................................................	8
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .........................	9
Attaching the Lens Cap ..................................	9
Attaching the Core Filter ................................	9
Index ..............................................................	10
Necessary Settings before Use .........................	12
Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery
Pack) ............................................................	12
Language Setting .........................................	13
Date/Time Setting ........................................	13
Other Settings .................................................	14
Grip Adjustment ...........................................	14
Tripod Mounting ...........................................	14
Data Battery System ....................................	14
When Using an SD Card ..............................	15
RECORDING
Video
Video Recording ..............................................	16
Registering Files to Events ..........................	17
Zooming .......................................................	18
Changing the Screen Size ...........................	18
LED Light .....................................................	18
Deleting a File ..............................................	19
Checking the Remaining Space on the
Recording Media ..........................................	19
Still image
Still Image Recording .......................................	20
Zooming .......................................................	21
Continuous Shooting ....................................	21
LED Light .....................................................	21
Deleting a File ..............................................	21
Video / Still image
Manual Recording ............................................	22
Manual Setting in MSET Menu ....................	22
Nightalive .....................................................	25
Backlight Compensation ..............................	25
Spot Exposure Control .................................	25

PLAYBACK
Video
Video Playback ...............................................	26
Various Operations during Playback ...........	27
File Search Function ....................................	28
Date Index Screen ...................................	28
Event Screen ...........................................	29
To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder .....	29
Deleting a Video File ...................................	29
Still image
Still Image Playback ........................................	30
File Search Function ....................................	30
Slide Show ...................................................	31
Image Rotation ............................................	31
Playback Zoom ............................................	31
Deleting a Still Image File ............................	31
Video / Still image
Watching Images on TV/Remote Control ..........	32
Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder .......	32
Playback on TV ...........................................	32
Playback Using the Remote Control ............	33
Playback with Special Effects ...........................	34
EDITING/PRINTING
Video / Still image
Managing Files ................................................	36
Deleting Files ...............................................	36
Viewing File Information ..............................	37
Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure .......	38
Formatting a Recording Medium .................	39
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ...............	40
Resetting the File Number ...........................	40
Changing the Event Registration of Video Files
after Recording ............................................	41

Video
Playlists .........................................................		42
Creating Playlists .........................................		42
Playing Back Playlists ..................................		44
Other Operations of Playlists .......................		44
Still image
Print Setting ...................................................		45
DPOF Print Setting ......................................		45
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer	..........	46
DUBBING
Video
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs .....................		47
Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Creation
Function) ......................................................		47
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing ....		50
Still image
Copying/Moving Still Image Files .....................		51
MENU SETTINGS
Changing the Menu Settings .............................		52
Common Menus for All Modes ....................		53
Video Recording Menus ..............................		55
Video Playback Menus ................................		56
Still Image Recording Menus .......................		57
Still Image Playback Menus .........................		57
FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting ..............................................		58
Warning Indications .........................................		62
Cleaning the Camera ........................................		64
Cautions .........................................................		65
Specifications ..................................................		68
Indications on LCD Monitor ..............................		70
TERMS ..............................................	Back cover

EN 7

Button operations

●Button operations are illustrated as shown below.

ex.)

●Regarding the control lever ( pg. 11)

There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/ down/left/right, or pressing down the lever.

They are described and illustrated as shown below.

ex.)

1) Move the control lever downward:

Press .

2) Press down the control lever:

Press 49.

3) Operate 1) and 2) continuously:

Select Press // /

to select, then press

Set 49.

Icons at the top of pages

EN 27

otion playback

sed

Backward

Forward

When there are icons at the top of pages, they show whether the page is related to videos and/or still images.

Page related to videos

Page related to still images

Page common to videos and still images

or
AC Adapter	Battery Pack	Audio/Video Cable
AP-V18U / AP-V14U	BN-VF707U

USB Cable

Shoulder Strap

Lens Cap ( pg. 9)

CD-ROM

( SOFTWARE

( pg. 9)

INSTALLATION AND

USB CONNECTION

GUIDE)

Remote Control Unit	Lithium Battery	Core Filter for Cables ( pg. 9)
RM-V730U ( pg. 33)	CR2025 (for remote	Large (A): Audio/Video Cable
	control unit)	Large (B): USB Cable
	Pre-installed in the	Small : DC Cord
	remote control unit at
	time of shipment.

EN 9

Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet.

Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to fix it in place.

Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

Strap Guide			Buckle

Eyelet

GETTING STARTED

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration.

Place here during recording.

	Attach the core filters to the cables.	AV Cable
	The core filter reduces interference.	AV Cable
	The core filter reduces interference.
	When connecting a cable, attach the
	end with the core filter to the camera.	Large (A)
	Attachment positions ( right)	Large (A)
	Attachment positions ( right)

Release the stopper.

3 cm (1-3/16")

USB Cable

Large (B)

Small

DC Cord

AC Adapter

Wind once.

	17
	18	13
	19	13
	19

	23	24
21	22
	22

How to open the LCD monitor

Push and open the LCD monitor fully.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

Power-linked operation

When the power switch is set to , you can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor.

a Power Switch [OFF, , ] ( pg. 12) b Lock Button ( pg. 12)

cZoom Lever [W /T ] ( pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] ( pg. 26)

dLight Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 18)/Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 37)

eMode Switch [MODE] ( pg. 16, 20, 26, 30)

fAuto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] ( pg. 22)

gMenu Button [MENU] ( pg. 52)

hDelete Button [ ] ( pg. 19)

iRecording Start/Stop Button [REC/SNAP] ( pg. 16, 20)

jControl Lever

: Reverse Skip ( pg. 27)/Up/Backlight

Compensation [ ] ( pg. 25)/Spot Exposure Control [ ] ( pg. 25)

: Forward Skip ( pg. 27)/Down/Manual

Set [ ] ( pg. 22)

: Reverse Search [3] ( pg. 27)/Left/ Nightalive [NIGHT] ( pg. 25)

: Forward Search [ 5] ( pg. 27)/Right/ Switch Screen Size (16:9/4:3) [16:9] ( pg. 18)

Press down: Play/Pause (49) ( pg. 26, 30)

kIndex Button [INDEX] ( pg. 28)/Remaining

Space Button [ ] ( pg. 19)/Data Battery Button [ ] ( pg. 14)

lBattery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 12)

The connectors are located beneath the covers. M S-Video Output Connector [S] ( pg. 32)

N Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

( SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE)

P DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12)

EN 11

	Q Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]
	( pg. 12)
	R Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks
	when you access files. Do not turn off the	STARTED
	power or remove the battery pack/AC
	adapter while accessing files.)
	adapter while accessing files.)
	S Auto Lamp [AUTO] (Lights up in Auto
	recording mode. Also lights up when	GETTING
	connecting to a DVD burner [sold	GETTING
	connecting to a DVD burner [sold
	separately].) ( pg. 47)

TReset Button [RESET] ( pg. 58)

USpeaker ( pg. 26)

VBattery Pack Mount ( pg. 12)

WCamera Sensor

Remote Sensor ( pg. 33)

XLens

YStereo Microphone

aLED Light ( pg. 18, 21) bGrip Strap ( pg. 14)

cSD Card Cover [OPEN] ( pg. 15) dStud Hole ( pg. 14)

eTripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 14)

ATTENTION:

●Be careful not to cover W, X, Y and Z during shooting.

●Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Be sure to configure the following three settings before use.

Power Related Preparations

(Using the Battery Pack)

1 Set the power switch to OFF.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power off

Playback Recording

Lock button

2 Attach the battery pack.

Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place.

Bottom of the Camera

BATT.

Controls in this section

Power/Charge Lamp

Power Switch

INDEX

/ 49

3 Charge the battery pack by connecting to the AC adapter.

Open the cover.

Connector

To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

AC Adapter

(ex. AP-V14U)

●The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started.

●When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

To detach the battery pack

Slide and hold BATT. ( step 2), then remove the battery pack.

To check the remaining battery power ( pg. 14)

Required charging / recording time

Battery pack	Charging time	Recording
Battery pack	Charging time	time
		time
BN-VF707U	1 hr. 30 min.	1 hr. 10 min.
(Provided)	1 hr. 30 min.	(1 hr. 5 min.)
(Provided)		(1 hr. 5 min.)

BN-VF714U	2 hr. 40 min.	2 hr. 25 min.
BN-VF714U	2 hr. 40 min.	(2 hr. 20 min.)
		(2 hr. 20 min.)

BN-VF733U	5 hr. 40 min.	5 hr. 50 min.
BN-VF733U	5 hr. 40 min.	(5 hr. 30 min.)
		(5 hr. 30 min.)

The times shown above are approximate times. The values within ( ) are the times when the LED light is on.

NOTE:

You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter.

The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 54)

1 Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10)

2 Set the power switch to or .

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power off
Playback
Recording
Lock button
3	CAMERA SETTING
	BASIC SETTING
	REC MEDIA SETTING
	DATE/DISPLAY
	REGISTER EVENT
	QUALITY
	WIND CUT
4 Select [DATE/DISPLAY].
Select	DATE/TIME
	SCENE COUNTER
Set	LANGUAGE
Set	CLOCK ADJUST
	DATE DISPLAY ORDER
5 Select [LANGUAGE].
Select
Set	ENGLISH
	ENGLISH

6 Select the desired language.

Select

Set

EN 13

The recording start date/time is recorded on the
video/still image file and it can be checked by
pressing INFO. ( pg. 26, 30)
In addition, you can find the desired file from				STARTED
the date index screen. ( pg. 28)
After performing step 1-4 in “Language
After performing step 1-4 in “Language
Setting” ( pg. 13)				GETTING
Select				GETTING
5 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
	CLOCK ADJUST
	DATE		TIME
Set
	JAN 31	2006	11 : 07 AM

6 Set the date and time.

Select

Set

Repeat this step to input the month, day, year, hour and minute.

You have now finished configuring the necessary settings.

To use the camera right away

To record videos ( pg. 16)

To record still images ( pg. 20)

To configure other settings ( pg. 14)

Check which buttons to use in the illustration of “Controls in this section” on page 12.

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

Bottom of the

Camera

Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod.

NOTE:

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.

When the battery is attached

1 Set the power switch to OFF.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power off

Playback Recording

Lock button

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

MAX TIME

min 50%

NOTES:

●Battery information is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds.

●If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

●The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.

By default, the HDD is set as the recording medium. If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed.

NOTE:

For details on compatible SD cards, see “Check the compatibility of recording media” ( pg. 3).

Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted.

1 Open the SD card cover.

Bottom of the

Camera

2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first.

Clipped Edge

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

3 Close the SD card cover.

To remove an SD card

Push the SD card once.

After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

EN 15

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to or .

DIS

CAMERA SETTING		STARTED
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
QUALITY		GETTING
2 Select [REC MEDIA SETTING].

Select	COPY/MOVE
0	NO. RESET

	Set	VIDEO MODE
	Set	IMAGE MODE
		IMAGE MODE
		FORMAT
		CLEAN UP

3 Select [VIDEO MODE] or [IMAGE MODE].

Select

Set	SD
	SD
	HDD

4 Select [SD].

Select

Set

To change the recording medium back to the HDD

Select [HDD] in step 4.

This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card.

For details on how to format an SD card, see “Formatting a Recording Medium” ( pg. 39).

Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10)

1Set the power switch to .

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power off

Playback

Recording

Lock button

LIGHT/INFO

Zoom Lever

2Set the MODE switch to .

: Video mode

: Still image mode

●The camera is programmed to record videos on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 15.

INDEX

// / /49

3 Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.

[0h56m]

● Approximate remaining time for recording appears.

To stop recording

Press the REC/SNAP button again.

To change the picture quality ( pg. 55)

To register a file to an event ( pg. 17)

NOTES:

●By default, the camera is set to record videos in 4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see “Changing the Screen Size” ( pg. 18).

●If the camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, it turns itself 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 power, and then wait until the camera cools down.

●If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder, which is for regular videos. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see “To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder” ( pg. 29).

●Video files are given the names MOV_001.MOD to MOV_009.MOD, MOV_00A.MOD to MOV_00F.MOD, and MOV_010.MOD in order of recording.

●After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.

●A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.

●This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats.

●Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

●Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do, the sound of the hard disk drive may be recorded.

If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording, the file will be registered to the selected event, thus making the file easy to find at playback. There are up to 3 different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).

EN 17

Preparation:

●Set the power switch to .

●Set the MODE switch to .

2Select [REGISTER EVENT].

Select

Select					1/3	RECORDING
Set
3 Select [ON/SELECT].
		SELECT EVENT
		VACATION
Set	1	1	1	1	1
Set
	1	1	1	1	1
	NON SECTION		NEXT PAGE

4 Select the event that you want to register the file to.

Select

Set

●To select a different destination, select [NEXT PAGE].

●To cancel the event registration, select [NON SECTION].

The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.

To search by event for a file to play back ( pg. 29)

NOTE:

Once you select to register a file to a certain event, the setting will remain even if you turn the power off. Unless you change the setting, you will register a file to the same event that you had previously selected.

While recording
Zoom out	Zoom in

●You can zoom in up to 32x by using the optical zoom.

●Zoom magnification over 32x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800x. Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. ( pg. 55)

Optical zoom (up to 32x)


1	32		800

Digital zoom (up to 800x)

ATTENTION:

Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 size may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing back on a 4:3 screen TV.

NOTES:

●If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you cannot change the screen size.

●If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9 size videos and 4:3 size videos.

●If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.

If you select to use this function, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting.

Preparation:

●Set the power switch to .

●Set the MODE switch to.

NOTES:

●Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm (2") 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]. ( pg. 55)

You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. By default, the camera is set to record videos at the 4:3 size.

Preparation:

●Set the power switch to .

●Set the MODE switch to.

16:9

Each time you press the button, setting changes.

The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions.

The light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions.

	No	Disables this function.
	display	Disables this function.
	display

16:9

Each press switches the screen size.

The file most recently recorded will be deleted.

After the recording is finished

DELETE?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

2 Select [EXECUTE].

Select

Set

NOTE:

If the recording mode (video or still image) is switched, or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file.

EN 19

Preparation:

●Set the power switch to .

●Set the MODE switch to .

Example: When checking the HDD space

MAX RECORDING TIME
37	RECORDING
FREE	RECORDING
USED
The maximum recording time is displayed for
each picture quality mode, and the remaining
space is indicated by a pie chart.

Displayed picture quality mode

: ULTRA FINE

: FINE

: NORMAL

: ECONOMY

For details on the picture quality, see page 69.

To return to the normal screen

Press the

button again.

W: Wide angle

T: Telephoto

Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10)

1 Set the power switch to .

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power off

Playback

Recording

Lock button

Zoom Lever

2Set the MODE switch to .

: Video mode

: Still image mode

●The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 15.

3 Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.

0 FINE

PHOTO

		The PHOTO indicator appears during
		recording.
		● To check how the image looks before
		recording, press the REC/SNAP button
		halfway and hold. The indicator
		appears and becomes green when the
	LIGHT/INFO	captured image is focused. To cancel the
	LIGHT/INFO	recording, release the REC/SNAP button.
		recording, release the REC/SNAP button.
		To record it on the recording medium,
		press the REC/SNAP button fully.

To change the picture quality ( pg. 57)

NOTES:

●Still images are recorded at 4:3 size. They cannot be recorded at 16:9 size.

●If the camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, it turns itself 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.