JVC GZ-MG275E, GZ-MG255E, GZ-MG135E, GZ-MG130E, GZ-MG155E User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG275E/EK GZ-MG255E/EK GZ-MG155E/EK GZ-MG135E/EK GZ-MG130E/EK

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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.

The camera illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GZ-MG135.

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 ﬁ tted 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 ﬁ tted, 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 ﬁ tted 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 identiﬁ cations 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

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user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed personnel.

When you are not using the AC adapter for a

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long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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.

WARNING:

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, ﬁ re or the like.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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 ﬁ re.

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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 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:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, ﬁ rst ﬁ rmly 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.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

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 ﬁ xed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is speciﬁ cally 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 inﬁ rm 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 ﬁ x legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always ﬁ t the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the ﬁ xings 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

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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

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equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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.

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Other product and company names included

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in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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-MG275, GZ-MG255, GZ-MG155, GZ-MG135 and GZ-MG130

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this operating instructions are of GZ-

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MG135.

Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the speciﬁ ed model

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only.

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.

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories ............................................ 6

How to Use the Everio Dock ......................... 6

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................ 7

Attaching the Core Filter ................................7

Preparing the Remote Control .......................7

Index ........................................................ 8

Indications on LCD Monitor ................ 10

Necessary Settings before Use .......... 12

Charging the Battery Pack .......................... 12

Language Setting .......................................13

Date/Time Setting .......................................13

Other Settings ...................................... 14

Grip Adjustment ..........................................14

Lens Cover .................................................14

Checking the Remaining Battery Power .....14

Tripod Mounting .......................................... 14

When Using an SD Card ............................15

RECORDING

Recording Files ..................................... 16

Video Recording ......................................... 16

Still Image Recording .................................17

Zooming ...................................................... 18

LED Light ....................................................18

Flash ...........................................................18

Registering Files to Events .........................19

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ........................................19

Manual Recording ............................... 20

To Change to Manual Recording Mode ...... 20

Program AE ................................................ 20

Nightscope .................................................. 21

Backlight Compensation .............................21

Spot Exposure Control ...............................21

Manual Setting in Function Menu ............... 22

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files ..................................... 30

Deleting/Protecting Files ............................. 30

Viewing File Information .............................32

Changing the Event Registration of Video

Files after Recording ..................................32

Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) ...................33

Playlists ................................................ 34

Creating Playlists ........................................34

Playing Back Playlists ................................. 35

Other Operations of Playlists ......................36

Print Setting ......................................... 37

DPOF Print Setting ..................................... 37

Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ........ 38

COPYING

Copying Files ....................................... 40

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the

Camera (DVD Creation Function) ............... 40

Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from

the Camera ..................................................44

Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................45

MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings .............. 46

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting ................................... 51

Warning Indications ............................ 54

Cleaning ............................................... 55

Speciﬁ cations ...................................... 55

Cautions ............................................... 58

Terms ................................................... 60

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PLAYBACK

Playing Back Files ................................ 24

Video Playback ...........................................24

Still Image Playback ...................................25

File Search Function ................................... 26

To Play Back Demonstration Files

Playback with Special Effects .....................28

................. 27

Watching Images on TV ....................... 29

Accessories

Everio Dock

CU-VC3U ( below)

AC Adapter

AP-V17E/14E

Power Cord

(for AP-V14E only)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Audio/Video Cable USB Cable

( pg. 38, 40 and PC

Shoulder Strap

( pg. 7)

OPERATION GUIDE)

CD-ROM

( PC OPERATION

GUIDE)

NOTE

Remote Control Unit

RM-V750U ( pg. 7)

Lithium Battery

CR2025

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit.

Core Filter ( pg. 7)

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 Centre 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

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.

Attaching the Core Filter

Attach the core ﬁ lter to the AC adapter’s DC cord. The core ﬁ lter reduces interference.

Release the stopper.

3 cm

Wind once.

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

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.

Index

NOTES

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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• 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

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during shooting.

Camera

! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 26)/

Remaining Space Button/Data Battery Button [ 0/ 1 ] ( pg. 14, 19)

# Set Lever Move to ¡ :

Reverse Skip ( pg. 24)/Up/Backlight Compensation [ - ] ( pg. 21)/Spot Exposure Control [ . ] ( pg. 21)

Move to ¢ :

Forward Skip ( pg. 24)/Down/

[FLASH] ( pg. 18)/

[LIGHT] ( pg. 18)

Move to £ :

Reverse Search ( pg. 24)/Left/ Nightscope [NIGHT] ( pg. 21)

Move to ¤ :

Forward Search ( pg. 24)/Right/ Program AE [PROGRAM AE] ( pg. 20)

Press down:

Play/Pause ( pg. 24)

$ Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 46) % Speaker ( pg. 24) & Playback/Recording Mode Switching

Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] ( pg. 16)

( Zoom Lever [W 7 , T

Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] ( pg. 24)

) Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

( pg. 17)

* Function Button [FUNCTION] ( pg. 22) + Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD]

( pg. 41 and PC OPERATION GUIDE)

, Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]

( PC OPERATION GUIDE)/Event Button [EVENT] ( pg. 19)

- Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO]

( pg. 20)/ Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 32)

. Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

( pg. 16)

/ Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]

( pg. 12) (Blinks when you access ﬁ les or charge the battery. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing ﬁ les.) Video/Still Image Mode Lamp [ !, # ] ( pg. 16, 17)

Change Flash Setting

Change LED Light Setting

] ( pg. 18)

0 Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON,

MODE] ( pg. 12)

1 Lock Button ( pg. 12) 2 Grip Strap ( pg. 14) 3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

[

] ( pg. 38, 40 and PC OPERATION

GUIDE)

5 Camera Sensor

Remote Sensor ( pg. 7)

6 Lens Cover ( pg. 14) 7 Lens 8 Lens Cover Switch [ =, > ] ( pg. 14) 9 Stereo Microphone : SD Card Slot ( pg. 15) ; Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 14) < Stud Hole ( pg. 14) = DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12) > Audio/Video Connector [AV] ? Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 12) @ Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 12)

Flash ( pg. 18)/ LED Light ( pg. 18)

Remote Control

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

Rotate Button (clockwise) ( pg. 25)

f INDEX Button g DATE Button

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

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! Selected Operation Mode Indicator

( pg. 20)

4 : Auto Mode 3 : Manual Mode

# Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) $ Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 18) % Zoom Indicator ( pg. 18) & Shutter Speed ( pg. 23) ( White Balance Indicator ( pg. 23) ) Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 48) * Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) + Date/Time ( pg. 13) , Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 22)

- Selected Medium Indicator

( pg. 47, 48)

. Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 48)

/ Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) 0 Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 20)/

: Nightscope Indicator ( pg. 21)

1 Aperture Value (F-number)

( pg. 23)

LED Light Indicator ( pg. 18)

3 ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 22)

- : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 21) . : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 21)

4 Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 21)

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During Video Recording Only

16:9

[5h56m] 0:04:01

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) # Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3)

( pg. 47)

$ Picture Quality: B (ultra ﬁ ne), C (ﬁ ne), D

(normal), E (economy) ( pg. 46)

% Remaining Time ( pg. 16, 57) & Counter ( pg. 47) ( 7REC: (Appears during recording.)

( pg. 16) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.)

) Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 47) * Event Indicator ( pg. 19) + Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator

(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 47)

During Still Image Recording Only

640

FINE

[9999]

PHOTO

4:3

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) #

ISO Sensitivity

(GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no indication. ( pg. 47)

$ Focus Indicator ( pg. 22) %

Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3)

& Image Size ( pg. 47) ( Picture Quality: FINE (ﬁ ne) or STD

(standard) ( pg. 47)

) Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 57) * Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator

( pg. 48)

+ Shooting Indicator ( pg. 17) , Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 48)

Flash Mode Indicator

( pg. 18)

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

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! Mode Indicator ( pg. 24) #

: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears

when playing back a playlist.) ( pg. 35)

¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video ﬁ le from the event search.) ( pg. 27)

¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video ﬁ le from the date search.) ( pg. 26)

$ Picture Quality: B (ultra ﬁ ne), C (ﬁ ne), D

(normal), E (economy) ( pg. 46)

% Playback Mode ( pg. 24)

U : Playback 9 : Pause 5

: Forward Search

: Reverse Search

9U : Forward Slow-Motion Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

& Counter ( pg. 47) ( Volume Level Indicator ) Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) * Date/Time ( pg. 13) + Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 47, 48) , Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 48)

- Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) . Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 28)

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! 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

SET QUIT

Necessary Settings before Use

Access/Charge Lamp

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

(CHARGE)

OFF

Required charging / recording time (approx.)

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

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U

(Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 35 min.

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 50 min.

1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 15 min.

GZ-MG275/255 GZ-MG155 GZ-MG135/130

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

To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

AC Adapter

Open the cover.

* If the provided AC adapter is AP-V14E,

connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

You can also connect

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the AC 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 (or the power cord) from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

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.)

(ex. AP-V17E)*

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. (

墌 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

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adapter.

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug

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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

(CHARGE)

OFF

VIDEO

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO SCENE COUNTER

QUALITY

ZOOM DIS

SELECT SET QUIT

VIDEO

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO SCENE COUNTER QUALITY ZOOM DIS

SELECT SET QUIT

4 Select [GENERAL].

Select

Set

GENERAL

QUICK RESTART AUTO POWER OFF

BRIGHT

DROP DETECTION REMOTE

SELECT SET QUIT

5 Select [LANGUAGE].

Select

Set

GENERAL

SELECT SET

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QUIT

Date/Time Setting

After performing steps 1-4 (墌 left column)

5 Select [ CLOCK ADJUST].

Select

Set

GENERAL

SELECT SET QUIT

DATE TIME

2007

31 01

11 07

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.

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%

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,

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there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The recordable time display should only be

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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.

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

•

card (at least 10 MB/s).

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

•

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

•

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]. ( 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. ( 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.

Recording Files

REC

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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

when it is released.

OFF

The ! lamp on the camera lights up.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

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SELECT

PLAY/REC

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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

•

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.

•

A new ﬁ le 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.

Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the sound of the hard disk

•

drive may be recorded.

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

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.

[9999]

FINE

Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON]. (

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.

Recording Files (Continued)

Zoom Lever

PLAY/REC

INDEX

Set Lever

Button

Power/Mode

Switch

Zooming

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

or # mode.

Zoom out Zoom 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.

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.

[9999]

FINE

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

Maximum Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)

Model

GZ-MG275/255 40X 10X

GZ-MG155 64X 27X

GZ-MG135/130 68X 34X

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 to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.

! mode # mode

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.

CHANGE EVENT REG. ON/SELECT OFF

2 Select [ON/SELECT].

Select

VACATION

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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

SET QUIT

SELECT

3 Select the event that you want 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.

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)

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.

Nightscope

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)

8 To cancel nightscope

Move the set lever to £ (NIGHT) so that the

indicator disappears.

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.

8 To cancel spot exposure control

Move the set lever to ¡ ( the

. indicator disappears.

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- ) once so that

8 To cancel backlight compensation

Move the set lever to ¡ ( - ) twice so that the - indicator disappears.

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)

FUNCTION

FOCUS ADJUST BRIGHTNESS SHUTTER SPEED APERTURE PRIORITY WB EFFECT TELE MACRO

2 Select the desired menu.

For details on each menu, see below.

Select

Set

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

FOCUS

Adjusts the focus.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the brightness.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS AUTO

[AUTO] : The focus is adjusted automatically.

@ 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.

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.

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

16:9

Menus Settings: [ ] = 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).

Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colours 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.

[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.

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.

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.

The switch returns to

MODE

the original position

when it is released.

OFF

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 when playback is paused. ( pg. 32)

Operations during Playback

Return to the ﬁ rst scene of the ﬁ le

Play/Pause

Reverse search/ Frame-by-frame playback (during pause)

Forward search/ Frame-by-frame playback (during pause)

Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.

SELECT

PLAY/REC

VIDEO

SELECT

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SET SORT

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).

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

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

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SET SORT

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

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.

INDEX

SEARCH DATE

31 01 2007 25 01 2007

22 01 2007

22 12 2006 19 12 2006

SELECT

PLAY/REC Button

mode. It

SET SORT

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.

07 01 2007

SET SORT

SELECT

! mode only

VACATION

SET SORT

SELECT

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