The camera illustrations appearing in this
instruction manual are of the GZ-MG130.
Les illustrations de l’appareil photo qui apparaît
dans ce manuel d’instructions sont celles du
modèle GZ-MG130.
ENFR
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the camera)
below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Cher client,
Nous vous remercions d’avoir
acheté cet appareil photo à
disque dur. Avant utilisation,
veuillez lire les informations
et les précautions de sécurité
présentées dans les pages 2 et 3
pour utiliser cet appareil en toute
sécurité.
Pour consultation ultérieure :
Noter ci-dessous le N° de
modèle (fi gurant sous l’appareil
photo) et le N° de série (fi gurant
sur le logement de la batterie de
l’appareil photo).
N° de modèle
N° de série
FRANÇAIS
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
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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
The serial number plate is on the battery pack
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mount.
The rating information and safety caution of the
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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fi re
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 fi re if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
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Keep away from children.
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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
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fi re.
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 suffi cient 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 fl ame 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 fi lled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, fl ower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fi re 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 fi re 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.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
WARNING:
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fi re or the like.
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)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 amplifi ers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed 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.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.
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
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Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
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3
Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 40)
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.
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. 51)
Precautions on handling batteries
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
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If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it
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again.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camera immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer
If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camera
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for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camera cannot be repaired.
Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Back
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up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.
Because the camera may be used for demonstration in a
shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by default
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. ( pg. 48)
This operating instruction is applicable to models
GZ-MG255, GZ-MG155 and GZ-MG130
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this operating instructions are of
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GZ-MG130.
Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the specifi ed model only.
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When connecting the camera to other device
using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.
Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to
the camera and/or other device.
Connect the DV cable fi rst to other device, and then to the camera.
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Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.
Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
How to Use the Everio Dock
You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed when
you place the camera on the dock.
Camera
Connection
Terminal
NOTE
For the connection using the S connector and DV Connector, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable
are needed. To purchase these cables, consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included
in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core fi lter to the
camera. The core fi lter reduces interference.
The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher quality playback on TV. ( pg. 29) Be sure to use
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the YTU94146A S-Video cable.
When dubbing fi les from the camera using a VCR/DVD recorder ( pg. 44), using the DV cable
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enables even higher quality dubbing. Be sure to use the VC-VDV204U DV cable. Operation using the
DV cable is not guaranteed on all of the devices.
S Connector
AV Connector
DC Connector
DV Connector
USB
Connector
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
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Peel off the pad and thread
the end of the strap through
the eyelet.
Eyelet
Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and
use the strap guide to fi x it
in place.
Buckle
Strap Guide
Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.
Preparing the Remote Control
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
Remote Sensor
Effective distance:
5 m (16 ft)
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the
lock tab.
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
NOTE
The transmitted beam may not be effective
or may cause incorrect operation when the
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.
7
Index
NOTES
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
•
• Power-linked operation
You can also turn the camera on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor during the
recording mode.
Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9
•
during shooting.
8
Camera
! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 26)/
Remaining Space Button/Data Battery
Button [ 0/ 1 ] ( pg. 14, 19)# Set Lever
Move to ¡ :
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
Zoom In/Out ( pg. 18)
S Up Button
Rotate Button (counterclockwise)
( pg. 25)
T Skip Backward Button
U Left Button
V Back Button
W PLAYLIST Button ( pg. 34)
X START/STOP Button
Y SNAPSHOT Button ( pg. 17)
Z INFO Button ( pg. 32)
a Skip Forward Button
b PLAY/PAUSE Button
c Right Button
d Next Button
e Down Button
! Mode Indicator ( pg. 25)
# Folder/File Number
$ Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 25)
% Battery Indicator ( pg. 54)
& Date/Time ( pg.49)
( Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 47, 48)
) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
( pg. 48)
* Effect Mode Indicator ( pg.28)
Operation guide display
The operation guide is displayed at the
bottom of the screen during menu display
etc.
SELECT
SETQUIT
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Necessary Settings before Use
Access/Charge Lamp
MENU
Set Lever
Be sure to confi gure the following three
settings before use.
Power/Mode Switch
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
MODE
ON
(CHARGE)
OFF
2 Attach the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.
Bottom of the Camera
BATT.
3 Connect the AC adapter.
DC Connector
AC Adapter
Open the cover.
You can also connect the AC
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adapter using the Everio dock connector.
( pg. 6)
The access/charge lamp blinks to indicate
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charging has started.
When the lamp goes out, charging is
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fi nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the
AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camera.
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
Required charging / recording time (approx.)
The values within ( ) are the times when the LED light is on.
Battery packCharging time
BN-VF808U
(Provided)
BN-VF815U2 hr. 40 min.2 hr. 35 min.
BN-VF823U3 hr. 50 min.3 hr. 50 min.
1 hr. 30 min.1 hr. 15 min.
GZ-MG255GZ-MG155GZ-MG130
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Recording time
1 hr. 30 min.
(1 hr. 25 min.)
3 hr. 5 min.
(2 hr. 55 min.)
4 hr. 35 min.
(4 hr. 20 min.)
1 hr. 35 min.
(1 hr. 30 min.)
3 hr. 15 min.
(3 hr. 5 min.)
4 hr. 55 min.
(4 hr. 35 min.)
8 To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (
step 2), then
remove the battery pack.
8 To check the remaining battery power
See page 14.
NOTES
You can also use the camera with just the AC
•
adapter.
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug
•
and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.
6 Select the desired language.
Select
Set
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU.
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Language Setting
The language on the display can be changed.
1 Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
MODE
ON
(CHARGE)
OFF
2
3
MENU
VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
SELECT SETQUIT
VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
SELECT SETQUIT
4 Select [GENERAL].
Select
Set
GENERAL
QUICK RESTART
AUTO POWER OFF
BRIGHT
DROP DETECTION
REMOTE
SELECT SETQUIT
5 Select [LANGUAGE].
Select
Set
GENERAL
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SELECT SETQUIT
Date/Time Setting
After performing steps 1-4 ( left column)
5 Select [ CLOCK ADJUST].
Select
Set
GENERAL
SELECT SET QUIT
DATE TIME
2007
JAN 31
11
07
AM
6 Set the date and time.
Select
Set
Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU.
You have now fi nished confi guring the
necessary settings.
8 To use the camera right away
See page 16.
8 To confi gure other settings
See page 14.
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Other Settings
Lens Cover
Switch
INDEX
Power/Mode
Switch
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
Lens Cover
When not using the camera, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
Close the lens cover
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
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Attach the battery pack.
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INDEX
BATTERY CONDITION
100%
MAX TIME
50%
0%
min
Battery information is displayed for approx. 5
seconds if the button is pressed and released
quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the
button is pressed and held for several seconds.
NOTES
If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,
•
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.
Tripod Mounting
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.
Bottom of the
Camera
Open the lens cover
NOTE
Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.
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NOTE
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
When Using an SD Card
If you want to record to an SD card, the
following three operations need to be
performed.
Compatible SD cards:
Panasonic, TOSHIBA and SanDisk.
128 MB to 4 GB.
If other media are used, they may fail to
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record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
For video recording, use a high-speed SD
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card (at least 10 MB/s).
MultiMediaCards are not supported.
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Q Insert an SD card
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
1 Open the SD card cover.
Bottom of the
Camera
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge fi rst.
NOTES
Insert and remove the SD card only while
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the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on
the card may be corrupted.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
•
side of the label.
R Change the recording medium
The camera is programmed to record on the
built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the
factory. You can change the recording medium
to SD card.
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC
MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. (墌 pg. 47,
48)
S Format an SD card when using it for
the fi rst time
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the SD card.
Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SD
CARD] to format the card. (墌 pg. 50)
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Clipped Edge
3 Close the SD card cover.
8 To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
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Recording Files
REC
[5h56m]
Video Recording
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select ! (video) mode.
The switch returns to
MODE
the original position
ON
when it is released.
OFF
The ! lamp on the camera lights up.
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
[5h56m]
SELECT
PLAY/REC
16:9
Press the REC button to start
recording.
REC
Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.
8 To stop recording
Press the REC button again.
8 To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(
pg.46)
8 To change the aspect ratio of the image
(16:9/4:3)
Change the settings in [16:9 WIDE
RECORDING]. (
pg.47)
8 To register a fi le to an event
See page 19.
NOTES
The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera’s power off and then
•
on again.
If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
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conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
Video fi les 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.
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A new fi le will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.
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This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Remember that this
•
camera is not compatible with other digital video formats.
Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the sound of the hard disk
•
drive may be recorded.
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Still Image Recording
[
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select # (still image)
mode.
The switch returns
MODE
to the original
ON
position when it is
OFF
released.
The
lamp on the camera lights up.
#
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
640
[9999]
SELECT
PLAY/REC
FINE
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT
button halfway.
640
FINE
The ? indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.
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8 To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(
pg.47)
8 To record still images continuously
Press the SNAPSHOT button to
start recording.
0
[9999]
FINE
Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to
[ON]. (
8
pg.48)
To change the image size
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE].
(
pg.47)
NOTE
If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
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Recording Files (Continued)
Zoom Lever
PLAY/REC
INDEX
Set Lever
Button
Power/Mode
Switch
Zooming
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
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select
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
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recording mode.
or # mode.
!
Zoom outZoom in
LED Light
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
Each time you move the set lever to ¢,
setting changes.
No display
or # mode.
!
A
The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
The light turns on automatically
when shooting in insuffi cient
light conditions.
Disables this function.
Flash – # mode only
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
#
mode.
0
[9999]
FINE
W: Wide angleT: Telephoto
Maximum Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)
Model
GZ-MG25540X10X
GZ-MG15564X27X
GZ-MG13068X34X
8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for
! mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM]. ( pg. 46)
NOTE
Macro shooting is possible as close as
approx. 5 cm (2
zoom lever is set all the way to W.
! mode# mode
″
) to the subject when the
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Each time you move the set lever to ¢,
setting changes.
()
()*
(+
No display
The fl ash fi res automatically.
The fl ash fi res automatically
but reduces the red-eye
phenomenon of the subject’s
eyes.
The fl ash fi res regardless of the
(
shooting condition.
The fl ash fi res. The shutter
speed becomes slower, so
the background can also be
brightened.
Disables this function.
Registering Files to Events
– ! mode only
If you select an event to register the fi le to
before starting recording, the fi le will be
registered to the selected event, thus making
the fi le easy to fi nd at playback. There are up
to 3 different destinations within each event
(for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
!
mode.
1
CHANGE EVENT REG.
ON/SELECT
OFF
2 Select [ON/SELECT].
Select
VACATION
1/ 3
NOTE
Once you select to register a fi le to a certain
event, the setting will remain even if you turn
the power off. Unless you change the setting,
you will register a fi le to the same event that
you had previously selected.
Checking the Remaining Space on
the Recording Media
– ! mode only
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
!
INDEX
mode.
MAX RECORDING TIME
7h30m
11h15m
22h30m
45h00m
HDD
FREE
USED
The maximum recording time is displayed for
each picture quality mode ( B
: ULTRA FINE,
C : FINE, D : NORMAL, E : ECONOMY).
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Set
NON SECTION NEXT PAGE
SETQUIT
SELECT
3 Select the event that you want to
register the fi le to.
To select a different destination, select
•
[NEXT PAGE].
To cancel the event registration, select
•
[NON SECTION].
Select
Set
The selected event is displayed on the
screen. Press the REC button to start
recording.
8 To exit the screen
Press EVENT.
8 To search by event for a fi le to play back
See page 26.
8 To return to the normal screen
Press the 0 button again.
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OFF
Manual Recording
Set Lever
FUNCTION
Manual recording mode enables you to set
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.
You need to switch to this mode because auto
recording mode, which adjusts these settings
automatically, is selected by default.
To Change to Manual Recording
Mode
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
Press twice.
INFO
or # mode.
!
PLAY/REC Button
Power/Mode
INFO
Switch
Program AE
You can record videos or still images with
optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure
and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or
the subject.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( left column)
1
2 Select the desired setting.
For details on each setting, see below.
Select
Set
8 To cancel the program AE
Select [OFF] in step 2.
8 Items for program AE setting
6 PORTRAIT:
•
The subject in the foreground is
accentuated by blurring the background.
H SPORTS :
•
Records fast moving subjects clearly.
G SNOW :
•
Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings, such as in
snow.
/ SPOTLIGHT :
•
Select this when a spotlight makes a
subject appear too bright.
I TWILIGHT :
•
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
8 To return to the auto recording mode
Press the AUTO button so that the 4
indicator appears.
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Nightalive
A
Spot Exposure Control
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The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables
recording with low light levels in dim locations.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( pg. 20)
T
H
G
I
N
8 To cancel nightalive
Move the set lever to £ (NIGHT) so that the
indicator disappears.
5
NOTE
It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 14)
when recording with a slow shutter speed.
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
by increasing the exposure.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( pg. 20)
Use this function when backlight
compensation does not work well, or to adjust
the brightness in the desired spot.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( pg. 20)
1 Move twice.
2 Select the desired spot metering area
frame.
Select
Set
8 To lock the exposure
After you fi nish confi guring the setting,
press and hold the set lever for more than 2
seconds. The
indicator appears.
C
8 To cancel spot exposure control
Move the set lever to ¡ (
the
. indicator disappears.
[5h56m]
16:9
- ) once so that
8 To cancel backlight compensation
Move the set lever to ¡ ( - ) twice so that
the - indicator disappears.
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Manual Recording (Continued)
Manual Setting in Function Menu
You can use manual recording functions
easily by selecting items in the function
menus.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( pg. 20)
@9 : A : Adjusts the focus manually. Move the set lever to £ / ¤
to set the focus. (When zooming, the subject will not go out of
focus if you adjust the focus at the telephoto (T) side before
zooming to the wide-angle (W) side.)
For ! mode
[AUTO] : The brightness is adjusted automatically.
–6 to +6 : Corrects the brightness within this range in increments
of 1. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.
For
# mode
[±0] : The brightness is not adjusted.
–2.0 to +2.0 (EV) : Corrects the brightness within this range in
increments of 1/3EV. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the
value.
8 To lock the exposure
When the menu disappears after you fi nish confi guring the
setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds.
The
indicator appears.
C
3 Select the desired setting.
Select
Set
Depending on the kind of settings you
select, you can set the value by moving the
set lever to ¡ / ¢ after selecting.
4
FUNCTION
The menu disappears and the indicator for
the set function appears.
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
AUTO
0
2
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MenusSettings: [ ] = Factory-preset
SHUTTER SPEED
A fast shutter speed can
freeze the motion of a
fast-moving subject, and
a slow shutter speed can
blur the subject to give the
impression of motion.
APERTURE PRIORITY
You can add a blurring
effect to the background by
setting the aperture value
(F-number).
WB
Adjusts the white balance
to achieve the optimum
colors for the amount of
light in your surroundings
during recording.
EFFECT
Enables you to record
videos or still images with
special effects.
TELE MACRO
Enables you to shoot
a subject as large as
possible at a distance of
approx. 40 cm (1.32 ft).
[AUTO] : The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
1/2 to 1/4000 (For
1/2 to 1/500 (For
! mode) /
# mode):
The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Move the
set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.
NOTE
It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 14) when recording
with a slow shutter speed.
[AUTO] : The aperture value is adjusted automatically.
F1.2 to F16:
The lower the F-number (larger aperture value), the more
blurred the background will become. The higher the Fnumber (smaller aperture value), the clearer the focus will be
for both near and far objects. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to
set the value.
NOTE
If the image is too bright, set to a larger F-number. If the image is
too dark, set to a smaller F-number.
[AUTO] : White balance is adjusted automatically.
@
B MWB : Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the
light source.
1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in
front of the subject so that the white
paper fi lls the screen.
2) Press and hold the set lever until the
B indicator starts blinking then stops
blinking.
D FINE : When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
E CLOUD : When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
F HALOGEN : When a video light or similar type of lighting is
used.
[OFF] : No effect is used.
1
J SEPIA : The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
K MONOTONE : The image becomes black and white like old
movies.
L CLASSIC FILM* : This effect skips frames to give images of an
old movie atmosphere.
M STROBE* : The image looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
* Not available in
[OFF] : Disables the function.
1
t ON : Activates the function.
# mode.
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Playing Back Files
Video Playback
Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select ! (video) mode.
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select playback mode.
SELECT
PLAY/REC
VIDEO
SELECT
8/8
SETSORT
The index screen for videos appears.
Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤
to select the desired fi le, then
press down.
Select
Set
J J : Turn down the
volume
Go to the fi rst scene of
the next fi le
During forward reverse search, moving the set lever to £ / ¤
alters the search speed (maximum 60x).
24
I I : Turn up the
volume
Still Image Playback
ENGLISH
Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select # (still image)
mode.
The switch returns
MODE
to the original
ON
position when it is
OFF
released.
The
lamp on the camera lights up.
#
8 To return to the index screen
Press INDEX.
8 To watch on TV
See page 29.
8 To turn the date display on/off
Change the settings in [DATE/TIME]. ( pg. 49)
8 To check the fi le information
Press INFO. ( pg. 32)
Operations during Playback
Rotate 90 degrees
(counterclockwise)
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select playback mode.
SELECT
PLAY/REC
IMAGE
SELECT
8/8
SETSORT
The index screen for still images
appears.
Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤
to select the desired fi le, then
press down.
Select
Set
Start/end the slide
show
Display the previous fi le
Rotate 90 degrees
(clockwise)
During the slide show, moving the set lever to ¡ /
playback order.
Display the next fi le
¢ changes the
25
Playing Back Files (Continued)
2 Select the recording date.
Power/Mode Switch
INDEX
3 Select the fi le you want to play back.
FUNCTION
Set Lever
File Search Function
You can switch the index screen to the
date index screen or event screen for the
convenient fi le search.
The event screen can be used in
cannot be used in
#
mode.
Date Index Screen
You can search the desired fi le by the
recording date.
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
playback mode.
or # mode.
!
1
INDEX
SEARCH DATE
JAN 31 2007
JAN 25 2007
JAN 22 2007
DEC 22 2006DEC 22 2006
DEC 19 2006
DEC 01 2006
SELECT
PLAY/REC
Button
mode. It
!
SETSORT
8 To return to the index screen
Press the INDEX button.
Event Screen –
You can search the desired fi le by the event
that you registered the fi le to when recording.
( pg. 19) After searching by the event, you
can search by the recording date to narrow
down the search.
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
!
Press the PLAY/REC button to select the
•
playback mode.
1 Press twice.
INDEX
Select
Set
Select
Set
mode.
JAN 07 2007
SETSORT
SELECT
! mode only
VACATION
SETSORT
SELECT
1/3
1/ 3
NEXT PAGE
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2 Select the event.
To move to the next page, select [NEXT
PAGE].
Select
Set
SEARCH EVENT
ALL SCENES
JAN 25 2007
JAN 22 2007
SELECT
SETSORT
3 Select the recording date.
To display all the fi les, select [ALL
SCENES].
Select
Set
VACATION
SELECT
1/3
SETSORT
4 Select the fi le you want to play back.
Select
Set
To Play Back Demonstration Files
– ! mode only
Video fi les that are used for demonstration
in a shop may be recorded on the camera
you purchased. These fi les are saved to the
[EXTMOV] folder and can be played back by
the following operations.
and white screen, or fade out in the
opposite way.
R WIPE:CORNER:
•
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper
right to the lower left corner, or wipe out
in the opposite way.
S WIPE:WINDOW:
•
The scene starts in the center of a black
screen and wipes in toward the corners,
or wipes out in the opposite way.
T WIPE:SLIDE:
•
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out in
the opposite way.
U WIPE:DOOR:
•
Wipe in as the two halves of a black
screen open to the left and right revealing
the scene, or wipe out in the opposite
way.
V WIPE:SCROLL:
•
The scene wipes in from the bottom to
the top of a black screen, or wipes out in
the opposite way.
W WIPE:SHUTTER:
•
Wipe in from the center of a black screen
toward the top and bottom, or wipe out in
the opposite way.
8 Items for EFFECT setting
8/8
J SEPIA:
•
The image is given a brownish tint like an
old photo.
K MONOTONE:
•
The image becomes black and white like
an old movie.
L CLASSIC FILM*:
•
The image is given an old movie
atmosphere by the effect of skipping
frames.
M STROBE*:
•
The image looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
* Not available in # mode.
Watching Images on TV
Preparation:
Make sure that [ANALOG INPUT] is set to [OFF]. (Factory-preset = [OFF])
•
( pg. 49)
Turn off all units.
•
AV Connector
DC Connector
NOTES
You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors. The S-Video
•
cable (optional) enables even higher quality playback. ( pg. 6) When other devices such as a
DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock, switch off these devices power.
This camera is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used
•
with a television of a different standard.
AV Cable
AC Adapter
AV Input Connector
To AC Outlet
1 Turn on the camera and the TV.
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3 (Only when connecting the camera to the VCR/DVD recorder)
Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input
mode.
ENGLISH
4 Start playback on the camera. ( pg. 24, 25)
8 If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct
as shown right
Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE].
( pg. 49)
8 To display camera’s on-screen display on TV
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. ( pg. 49)
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Managing Files
Set Lever
PLAY/REC
Zoom Lever
Button
FUNCTION
INFO
CAUTION
Power/
Mode
Switch
Do not remove the recording medium or
perform any other operation (such as turning
off the power) while accessing fi les. Also,
be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as
the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during operation. If the data on the recording
medium becomes corrupted, format the
recording medium. ( pg. 50)
Deleting/ Protecting Files
Protected fi les cannot be deleted. To delete
•
them, release the protection fi rst.
Once fi les are deleted, they cannot be
•
restored. Check fi les before deleting.
For an SD card, you can use the write/erase
•
protection tab to set protection. To protect
all the fi les, slide the tab to the “LOCK”
position.