JVC GZ-MG50E/EK User Manual

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HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

MENU SETTINGS

REFERENCES

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (

墌 pg. 48)

LYT1472-001D

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Major Features of this Camera

Built-in Hard Disk

This hard disk camera records images to a large, built-in hard disk drive (HDD) instead of a DV tape like conventional video cameras. This enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording.

Various Recording Modes

You can select the most suitable recording mode for picture quality, image size, recording time, and computer environment. (墌 pg. 62)

Enjoying Various Playback Features

Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Playlist, playback effects, and other functions are also available for enjoying many different types of playback.

PLAYLIST CONTENTS

ALL SCENES

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02 15.11 2005 23:00 03 25.11 2005 11:00

Editing Files on your PC

USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer. With the bundled image editing software, you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs. (Refer to “Read this first!” and the software installation and USB connection guide.)

Direct Printing

If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer. (墌 pg. 47)

GETTING STARTED 7

Provided Accessories ...................................... 7

Index .............................................................. 10

Power ............................................................. 14

Operation Mode ............................................. 17

Language Setting .......................................... 18

Date/Time Settings ........................................ 18

Brightness Adjustment of the Display ............ 19

Grip Adjustment ............................................. 19

Tripod Mounting ............................................. 19

Inserting/Removing an SD Card .................... 20

Formatting a Recording Medium ................... 20

Selecting a Recording Medium ...................... 21

Remaining Space on the Recording Media ... 21

Drop Detection ............................................... 21

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 22

Video Recording ............................................ 22

Zooming ..................................................... 23

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

How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 25

Date Index Screen ..................................... 25

Various Playback Operations .................... 25

Playback Zoom .......................................... 25

Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR .................. 26

Playback on a TV ...................................... 26

Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder) ....... 26

Playback Using the Remote Control .............. 27

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 28

Still Image Recording ..................................... 28

Zooming ..................................................... 28

Continuous Shooting ................................. 28

Still Image Playback ...................................... 29

Slide Show ................................................. 29

Index Screen of Still Image Files ............... 29

How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 30

Date Index Screen ..................................... 30

Image Rotation .......................................... 30

Playback Zoom .......................................... 30

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31

RECORDING FEATURES .....................................31

Backlight Compensation ................................ 31

Spot Exposure Control ................................... 31

LED Light ....................................................... 31

Manual Settings in MSET Menu .................... 32

How to Select a Menu Item ....................... 32

Manual Exposure ....................................... 32

Manual Focus ............................................33

White Balance ........................................... 34

Shutter Speed ............................................ 35

Program AE ............................................... 36

Effect ......................................................... 36

PLAYBACK FEATURES .......................................37

Wipe or Fader Effects .................................... 37

Playback Effects ............................................ 37

MANAGING FILES ............................................. 38

Viewing File Information ................................ 38

Protecting Files .............................................. 38

Deleting Files ................................................. 39

Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ................. 40

Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................... 41

Resetting the File Number ............................. 42

Creating Play List ........................................... 42

Playing Back Play List ................................... 43

DPOF Print Setting ........................................ 46

Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer ......... 47

MENU SETTINGS 48

Changing the Menu Settings ......................... 48

Common Menus for All Modes ...................... 48

Video Recording Menus ................................ 50

Video Playback Menus .................................. 50

Still Image Recording Menus ......................... 51

Still Image Playback Menus ........................... 51

REFERENCES 52

Troubleshooting ............................................. 52

Warning Indications ....................................... 55

Cleaning the Camera ..................................... 57

Cautions ......................................................... 57

Specifications ................................................. 60

TERMS ............................................... Back cover

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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 the pages 4 – 6 to ensure safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

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

CAUTIONS:

● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

● When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

● This camera is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere.

● Use the JVC BN-VF707U battery pack and, to recharge it or to supply power to the camera from an AC outlet, use the provided multivoltage AC adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

NOTES:

● The rating plate 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.

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.

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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 office, 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 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.

to obtain

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you

attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including

the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

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DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

● NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

● NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

Before Using this Camera

This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format.

Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats.

Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Do not strike or shake the hard disk. Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

Make a backup of important recorded data

Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

Important notes when requesting repair or inspection

When the camera is repaired or inspected, data may be erased, and the hard disk may be formatted. Back up all data before requesting repair or inspection.

If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card, bring the card together with the camera.

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

Important notes for destroying and disposing of camera

When formatting or erasing data using the camera or PC functions, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the camera with a hammer etc.

Also read “Cautions” on pages 57 to 59.

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

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

Provided Accessories

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a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E b Power Cord (AP-V14E only) c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d Audio/Video Cable e USB Cable (Refer to the software installation

and USB connection guide.)

f Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) g Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) h CD-ROM i Remote Control Unit RM-V730UE j Lithium Battery CR 2025* (for remote control

unit)

k Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for

attachment) Large-A (x 1): Audio/Video Cable Large-B (x 2): USB/S-Video Cable Small (x 1): DC Cord

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote

control unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the remote control unit, remove the insulation sheet.

NOTES:

● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camera, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camera.

● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1 Open the velcro strip. 2 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 3 Fold it back and thread it through the strap

guide and the buckle.

● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.

4 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet. 5 Close the velcro strip.

Attaching the Lens Cap

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

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure the cap is flush to the camera.

Eyelet

Strap Guide

Buckle

Place here during recording.

Attaching the Core Filter

Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core filter.

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LCD Monitor

Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270°.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving

approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.

S-Video/Audio/Video/USB cable

Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.

Core Filter (Large)

3 cm

Wind once.

DC cord

Wind the cord twice around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.

Core Filter (Small)

3 cm

Wind twice.

● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

S-Video/Audio/Video/ USB Cable

DC Cord

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NOTES:

● Take care not to damage the cable.

● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

core filter to the camera.

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Index

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TTENTION:

● Be careful not to cover b, c, d, and e during

shooting.

● Be careful not to cover

Y during playback.

Controls

a Mode Switch [MODE] (墌 pg. 17) b Light Button [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 31) c Information Button [INFO/ ] (墌 pg. 38) d Play/Pause Button [49] (墌 pg. 24, 29) e Forward Search Button [ (

Right Button [ ]/Auto/Manual Mode Switch [/] (墌 pg. 17)

f Forward Skip Button [ ] (墌 pg. 25)/Down

Button [ ]/Manual Set Button [ SET] (墌 pg. 32)

g Reverse Search Button [ (

Left Button [ ]

h Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 48) i Delete Button [ ] (墌 pg. 39) j Reverse Skip Button [ ] (墌 pg. 25)/Up

Button [ ]/Backlight Compensation Button [] (墌 pg. 31)/Spot Exposure Control Button (墌 pg. 31)

k Power Switch [OFF, , ] (墌 pg. 17) l Lock Button (墌 pg. 17) m LCD Lock Button n Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 23)

Speaker Volume Control (墌 pg. 24)

o Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 22, 28) p Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 pg. 14)

)] (墌 pg. 25)/

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

Q S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 26) R Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] S USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer

to the software installation and USB connection guide.)

T DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 14)

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Indicators

U Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]

(墌 pg. 14, 17)

V Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks

when you access to any files. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing to files during recording or playback.)

Other Parts

W Reset Hole [RESET] (墌 pg. 52) X LCD Monitor Y Speaker (墌 pg. 24) a Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 14) b Remote Sensor (墌 pg. 27)

Camera Sensor

c Lens d LED Light (墌 pg. 31) e Stereo Microphone f Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 8) g Grip Strap (墌 pg. 19) h SD Card Cover (墌 pg. 20) i Stud Hole (墌 pg. 19) j Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 19)

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

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a Manual Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 17)

: Auto Mode : Manual Mode

b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 50) c Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 23, 50) d Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 23, 50) e Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 31, 32) f White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 34) g Brightness Control Indicator (墌 pg. 19, 49) h Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 55) i Date/Time (墌 pg. 49) j Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 21, 49) k Drop Detection Indicator (墌 pg. 21) l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(墌 pg. 33)

m Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 36) n Program AE Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 36) o Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 35)

: Nightscope Indicator

p Light Indicator (墌 pg. 31) q ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 32)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

(墌 pg. 31)

: Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(墌 pg. 31)

During Video Recording only

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a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 17) b Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 50) c Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 50) d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]

(normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 50)

e Remaining Time (墌 pg. 22, 62) f Counter (墌 pg. 49) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.)

(墌 pg. 22) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.) (墌 pg. 22)

h Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator

(墌 pg. 50)

During Still Image Recording only

FINE

PHOTO

a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 17) b Focus Icon (墌 pg. 28) c Image Size: 1152 (1152 x 864)*, 1024 (1024 x

768)*, 640 (640 x 480) (墌 pg. 51)

* Not available for GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK.

d Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard)

(墌 pg. 51)

e Remaining Number of Shots (墌 pg. 63) f : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator

(墌 pg. 28)

g Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 28) h Self-Timer Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 51)

During Video Playback

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a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 17) b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when

play list is played back. 墌 pg. 43)

c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]

(normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 50)

d Playback Mode (墌 pg. 24)

U : Playback 9 : Pause

: Forward High-Speed Search

: Reverse High-Speed Search

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

(The number on the left shows speed.)

e Counter (墌 pg. 49) f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 55) h Date (墌 pg. 49) i Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 21, 49) j Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 37) k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 37, 50)

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During Still Image Playback

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a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 17) b Folder/File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator (墌 pg. 29) d Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 55) e Date/Time (墌 pg. 49) f Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 21, 49)

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Power

This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

Charging the Battery Pack

Power/Charge Lamp

Power Switch

Lock Button

To DC connector

Open the cover.

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

BATT.

Battery Pack

(ex. AP-V17E)

1 Set the power switch to OFF. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount.

● If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it

by sliding BATT.

3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

place.

4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

(AP-V14E only)

6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The

power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started.

7 When the power/charge lamp goes out,

charging is finished. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

To detach the battery pack

While sliding BATT., remove the battery pack. Required charging time

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.

* Provided

Arrow

Battery Pack Mount

NOTES:

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

● During charging, the camera cannot be operated.

● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of

battery is used.

● Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow ( ) mark. The camera does not turn on with the battery mount cover without the arrow ( ) mark.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the power/charge lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camera, then try charging again.

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

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

● Using the optional AA-VF7 battery charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camera.

● 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, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera.

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Using the Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging the Battery Pack”.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack Recording time

BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 00 min.

BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 10 min.

BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 00 min.

* Provided ( ): When the LED light is on.

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• Playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned recording time.

TTENTION:

● Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camera’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camera malfunction.

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

(55 min.)

(2 hr. 00 min.)

(4 hr. 45 min.)

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Data Battery System

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

1 Make sure the battery is attached. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Press INFO/ repeatedly, and the battery

status screen appears.

● It 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 INFO/ 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.

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 in “Charging the Battery Pack”.

NOTE:

The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication

If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.

Operation Mode

To turn on the camera, set the power switch to

or while pressing down the lock button

located on the switch.

● The power/charge lamp turns on.

To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF.

Power Switch

Power/Charge Lamp

MODE

LCD Monitor

Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power and MODE switches and ( / ) button.

1 Power Switch Position

Set the power switch for recording ( ) or playback ( ) while pressing down the lock button.

Power Switch

Power Off

Playback

Recording

Lock Button

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2 Recording/Playback Mode

Select the recording/playback mode using the MODE switch.

: Video mode (墌 pg. 22, 24)

: Still image mode (墌 pg. 28, 29)

3 Auto/Manual Mode

Press and hold ( / ) to switch the auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

Auto mode: You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

Manual mode: Manual recording is possible by setting various functions. (墌 pg. 31 – 37)

To return to the auto recording mode

Press ( / ) again so that the indicator appears.

4 Power-Linked Operation

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

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Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed. (墌 pg. 48, 49)

1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to

select [DISPLAY], then press 49.

4 Press / to

select [LANGUAGE], then press 49.

5 Press / to

select the desired language, then press

49.

6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING

DISPLAY

QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT

DATE/TIME SCENE COUNTER

LANGUAGE

CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT

Date/Time Settings

The recording start date/time is recorded on the video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO during playback. (墌 pg. 24, 29) In addition, you can find the desired file by the date index screen. (墌 pg. 30)

1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to

select [DISPLAY], then press 49.

4 Press / to

select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press

49. The day is highlighted.

5 Press / to input

the day, then press 49. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.

6 Press MENU to

return to the normal screen.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

If the camera is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camera. Note that the camera can be used without setting the date/time.

CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING

DISPLAY

QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT

SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE

CLOCK ADJUST

BRIGHT DATE/TIME

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE TIME

11 0 7:

200531 01

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Brightness Adjustment of the Display

The brightness of the display can be adjusted.

1 Set the power switch to or while

pressing down the lock button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 9) 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DISPLAY], then press

49.

5 Press / to select

[BRIGHT], and press 49. The brightness control indicator appears.

6 Press / until the appropriate brightness

is reached.

7 Press 49 to clear the brightness control

indicator from the display.

Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand

through the loop and grasp the grip.

3 Adjust your thumb and

fingers through the grip to easily operate the recording start/stop button, power switch and zoom lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camera to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camera. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

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GETTING STARTED

Inserting/Removing an SD Card

You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot. See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera.

Clipped Edge

SD Slot

SD Card Cover

1 Make sure the camera’s power is off. 2 Open the SD card cover. 3 To insert an SD card, firmly insert it with its

clipped edge first. To remove an SD card, push it once. After the SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out.

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

4 Close the SD card cover.

To protect valuable files

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the SD card from being recorded over. To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to “LOCK” before inserting it.

NOTE:

Before using a new SD card, it is necessary to format the card. (墌 pg. 20)

TTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on, as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognise whether or not the SD card is installed.

SD Card (optional)

Label

Protection Tab

Write/Erase

Formatting a Recording Medium

You can format (initialise) the built-in hard disk (HDD) or SD cards. You have to format the newly-purchased SD cards with this camera before using them. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased. (墌 pg. 38)

1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select

[REC MEDIA SETTING], then press 49.

4 Press / to select

[FORMAT], then press

49.

5 Press / to select

[HDD] or [SD], then press 49.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

● By pressing the 49 button while selecting [HDD] and holding down the button in step erase the data on the hard disk in a format that is difficult to recover. Moreover, by repeating this procedure, you can make the data even more difficult to recover. When formatting in this way, a formatting progress bar is displayed.

● To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 49.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the SD card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.

NOTE:

Do not format the recording medium on the PC. Make sure to format the recording medium on the camera.

DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING

REC MEDIA SETTING

DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE

VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE

FORMAT

CLEAN UP

COPY/MOVE

5, you can

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Selecting a Recording Medium

Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback. (墌 pg. 48, 49) Example: When recording still images to an SD card

1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select

[REC MEDIA SETTING], then press 49.

4 Press / to select

[IMAGE MODE], then press 49.

5 Press / to select

[SD], then press 49.

DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING

REC MEDIA SETTING

DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE

NO. RESET

VIDEO MODE

IMAGE MODE

FORMAT CLEAN UP

6 Press MENU to return

to the normal screen.

Remaining Space on the Recording Media

This enables you to check the remaining space on the recording media and the available recording time for each picture quality mode. Before checking, set the recording media that you want to check in [REC MEDIA SETTING]. (墌 pg. 48, 49) Example: When checking the HDD space

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press INFO/. The

MAX RECORDING TIME screen appears.

Displayed picture quality mode

: ULTRA FINE : FINE : NORMAL : ECONOMY

For details on the picture quality, see page 50.

To return to the normal screen Press INFO/ repeatedly.

MAX RECORDING TIME

FREE USED

Drop Detection

This function turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped. This function is set to on at time of shipment. If the power is turned off due to the drop detection function, set the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again.

To turn off this function

Set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. The indicator appears. (墌 pg. 49)

CAUTION:

Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped.

NOTES:

● This function cannot protect the hard disk every single time it is dropped.

● The indicator is only displayed when this function is set to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [ON].

● If the drop detection function operates when the camera has not been dropped, set the function to [OFF] to continue use.

● If a drop is detected during shooting, the file being shot when the camera was dropped may be saved in the [EXTMOV] folder. (墌 pg. 22)

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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Video Recording

Power Switch

Lock Button

Zoom Lever

MODE

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

● The camera is programmed to record videos on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48 and 49.

● To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and

50.

● To use the light, see page 31.

3 Press the recording start/stop button to start

recording.

● Approximate remaining time for recording appears on the display.

4 To stop recording, press

the recording start/stop button again.

Recording Start/Stop Button

[0h56m]

NOTES:

● If the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback (video or still image) for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the camera is turned off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to or . When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming.

● When the camera heats up, the 7REC indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until the camera cools down. (墌 pg. 56)

● If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see “To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder” (墌 pg. 24).

● There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot.

● Video file names are assigned as sequential hexadecimal numbers. For example, starts from 1 to 9 followed by A to F.

● To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48.

● For approximate recording time, see page 62.

● After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, the

recording will be stopped automatically.

● When recording video, a new file will be created for every 4 GB of contiuous shooting.

Zooming

Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. You can zoom in up to 15x* by using the optical zoom.

To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).

To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).

W: Wide angle

● The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker the zoom action.

● Zoom magnification over 15x* is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 700x*. Set [ZOOM] to [60X] or [700X]*. (墌 pg. 50)

* For GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK optical zoom

can go up to 25x, digital zoom – up to 800x, and [ZOOM] can be set to [100X] or [800X].

T: Telephoto

Digital zoom zone

15x* (Optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

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NOTES:

● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. 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 filter to the camera. The core filter reduces interference.

● Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus (墌 pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording.

● During digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.

● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 50)

Deleting Files

If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. (墌 pg. 39)

● However, 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.

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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Video Playback

Power Switch

Lock Button

MODE

Zoom Lever

INFO/

Speaker

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

● The index screen for videos appears. The image on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting.

● If the power is turned off while video playback is paused, the camera memorizes the scene where the video was stopped. In this case, the stopped scene is displayed when the power is turned back on again. To switch the medium to be played back, see pages

●

21, 48 and 49.

3 Press / / / to select the video file

you want to play back.

4 Press 49 to start playback. 5 To pause playback, press 49 again.

To return to the index screen

Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is paused.

To adjust the speaker volume

During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume, or towards W to turn down the volume.

To turn on/off the date display

Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 48, 49)

To turn on/off the on-screen display Press INFO/ repeatedly.

To check the file information

Press INFO/ when playback is paused. (墌 pg. 38)

To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder

If the data cannot be recorded properly, the video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. (墌 pg. 22) To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, press the recording start/stop button or START/ STOP button on the remote control while the index screen is displayed in step 2, and then proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed. To return to the index screen, press the recording start/stop button or START/STOP button on the remote control again.

● The file information and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.

NOTES:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 26)

● At the junctions between scenes, the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction.

● The date and counter can be displayed during playback. (墌 pg. 49)

● When the camera heats up, the U indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until the camera cools down. (墌 pg. 56)

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

How to Use the Scroll Bar

You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll bar is useful when deleting files (墌 pg. 39), creating play list (墌 pg. 42), etc.

1 Slide the zoom lever

towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen.

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Scroll bar

2 Press / to

display the next or previous page.

● If you press and hold / , the high speed search starts.

● If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever

towards T, then select the file.

Date Index Screen

You can also find the desired file by the date index screen. The files are sorted according to their recorded date.

1 Slide the zoom lever

twice towards W. The date index screen appears.

2 Press / to select

the desired date. The files recorded on the selected date are displayed on the right side of the screen.

● To display the next or previous date, select the

scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W, and press / .

DATE INDEX

0707 2005 0813 2005

0820 2005

0823 2005 0902 2005

3 Press 49. The files recorded on the

selected date are displayed in the index screen.

Various Playback Operations

Still playback (Pause)

Press 49 during normal playback.

● To resume normal playback, press 49 again.

Search playback

During normal playback, press for forward search, or for reverse search.

● Pressing or repeatedly increases the

search speed for each direction. (–60x to +60x)

● To resume normal playback, press 49.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Locating the start point of the file or skip the file

Press to locate the start point of the next file. Pressing repeatedly skips files in forward direction. Press to locate the start point of the current file. Pressing repeatedly skips files in reverse direction.

● If you press or during normal playback or search, playback resumes after locating the start point of a file.

Frame-by-frame playback

While playback is paused, press or .

● Pressing or repeatedly advances or reverses the still picture frame by frame.

● To resume normal playback, press 49.

Slow motion playback

While playback is paused, press and hold or

for over 2 seconds.

● To stop slow motion playback, press 49.

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Playback Zoom

You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.

1 During normal playback, at the point you want

to zoom in, press 49 to pause playback.

2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.

● The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side. The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area.

3 Press / / / to move to the magnified

area you want to view.

4 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.

● When the zoom is set all the way to W (wide- angle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen. (墌 pg. 25)

Deleting Video Files

Press , then press / to select [EXECUTE] and press 49.

●

You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing / .

● To delete multiple files at once, see page 39.

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Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR

To S connector

Open the cover.

To AV connector

AV C able

(provided)

VCR/VDR TV

S Cable (optional)

A White to AUDIO L IN* B Red to AUDIO R IN* C Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR/VDR has only A/V input connectors.)

D Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.)

* Not required for watching still images only.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 16)

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camera is turned on.

● To connect the camera to a PC, refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

Playback on a TV

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camera to a TV, VCR or VDR as

shown in the illustration.

If using a VCR or VDR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.

3 Connect the VCR/VDR output to the TV

input, referring to your VCR/VDR’s instruction manual.

4 Turn on the camera, the VCR/VDR and the

TV.

5 Set the VCR/VDR to its AUX input mode, and

set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6 Start playback on the camera. (墌 pg. 24)

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV

● Date/Time Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 48, 49)

● Counter Set [SCENE COUNTER] to [ON] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 48, 49)

(Pressing INFO/ button also turns on/off the displays.)

Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder)

The following explains how to dub to a VCR. When dubbing to a DVD recorder, refer to its instruction manual.

1 Perform steps 1 to 6 above. 2 At the point you want to start dubbing, star t

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)

3 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camera.

Playback Using the Remote Control

The full-function remote control unit can operate this camera from a distance as well as the basic operations (playback, stop, pause, fast-forward and rewind) of your VCR.

Installing the Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1 Pull out the battery

holder by pushing the lock tab.

2 Inser t the battery in the

holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

Beam Effective Area

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m. Use the remote control in front of the camera facing toward the lens.

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.

Lock tab

Remote sensor

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Buttons and Functions

A Infrared Beam Transmitting Window

● Transmits the beam signal.

B ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

Zoom In/Out (墌 pg. 23)

C Up Button

Rotate Button (clockwise) (墌 pg. 30)

D Skip Backward Button E Left Button F Back Button G PLAYLIST Button (墌 pg. 42) H START/STOP Button I SNAPSHOT Button (墌 pg. 28) J INFO Button (墌 pg. 38) K Skip Forward Button L PLAY/PAUSE Button M Right Button N Next Button O Down Button

Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (墌 pg. 30)

P INDEX Button Q DATE Button

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STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Still Image Recording

Power Switch

Lock Button

Zoom Lever

MODE

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

● The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48 and 49.

● To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and

51.

● To use the light, see page 31.

3 Press the recording start/stop button. PHOTO

indicator appears during shooting. The still image is recorded.

● To check how the image looks before recording, press the recording start/stop button halfway and hold. The indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release the recording start/stop button. To record it on the recording medium, press the recording start/stop button fully.

NOTES:

● There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot.

● To turn the shutter sound off, see page 48.

● For approximate number of storable images, see

page 63.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Zooming

Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. For details, see page 23.

Continuous Shooting

If the continuous shooting mode is set to on, keeping the recording start/stop button pressed in step 3 in “Still Image Recording” (墌 pg. 28) provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 0.5 seconds) To use this function, set the [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 51) The indicator appears on the display.

● To turn off this function, set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [OFF].

● Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium.

● The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots.

Deleting Files

If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. (墌 pg. 39)

● However, 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.

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Still Image Playback

Power Switch

Lock Button

MODE

Zoom Lever

INFO/

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

● The most recently shot still image is displayed.

● To switch the medium to be played back, see

pages 21, 48 and 49.

3 Press to display the previous file. Press

to display the next file.

To turn on/off the date/time display

Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 48, 49)

To turn on/off the on-screen display / To check the file information (墌 pg. 38) Press INFO/ repeatedly.

NOTES:

● Images shot and stored on the recording media with another device may not be played back correctly.

● You can zoom in/out or rotate still images. (墌 pg. 30)

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Slide Show

You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

● A still image is displayed.

● To switch the medium to be played back, see

pages 21, 48 and 49.

3 Press 49 to start the slide show.

● If you press during the slide show, files are displayed in descending order.

● If you press during the slide show, files are displayed in ascending order.

● To end the slide show, press 49 again.

To display the next image

Normal Playback

Slide Show

To display the

previous image

Index Screen of Still Image Files

You can view multiple files stored in a recording medium at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

1 Slide the zoom lever

to W when a recorded image is displayed.

● The display switches to the index screen.

STILL IMAGE 7/53

2 Press / / / to

move the frame to the desired file.

3 Press 49. The selected file is displayed.

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STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

How to Use the Scroll Bar

You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll bar is useful when deleting files (墌 pg. 39), setting DPOF (墌 pg. 46), etc.

1 Slide the zoom lever

towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen.

STILL IMAGE 7/53

Scroll bar

2 Press / to

display the next or previous page.

● If you press and hold / , the high speed search starts.

● If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever

towards T, then select the file.

Date Index Screen

You can also find the desired file by the date index screen. The files are sorted according to their recorded date.

1 Perform step 1 in “Index Screen of Still Image

Files” (墌 pg. 29) to dispaly the index screen.

2 Slide the zoom lever

twice towards W. The date index screen appears.

3 Press / to select

the desired date. The files recorded on the selected date are displayed on the right side of the screen.

● To display the next or previous date, select the

scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W, and press / .

DATE INDEX

0707 2005

0813 2005

0820 2005

0823 2005 0902 2005

4 Press 49. The files recorded on the

selected date are displayed in the index screen.

Image Rotation

You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

● A still image is displayed.

● To switch the medium to be played back, see

pages 21, 48 and 49.

3 Press to rotate 90° clockwise.

● Each time you press , the image rotates

clockwise. (90° ] 180° ] 270° ] 0°)

4 Press to rotate 90° counterclockwise.

● Each time you press , the image rotates

counterclockwise. (270° ] 180° ] 90° ] 0°)

Playback Zoom

You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

● A still image is displayed.

● To switch the medium to be played back, see

pages 21, 48 and 49.

3 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.

● The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side. The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area.

4 Press / / / to move to the magnified

area you want to view.

5 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.

● When the zoom is set all the way to W (wide- angle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen. (墌 pg. 29)

Deleting Still Image Files

Press , then press / to select [EXECUTE] and press 49.

● You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing / .

● To delete multiple files at once, see page 39.

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Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press and hold ( / ) so that is

displayed.

3 Press ( ) once so that the indicator

appears.

To cancel backlight compensation

Press ( ) twice so that the indicator disappears.

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press and hold ( / ) so that is

displayed.

3 Press ( ) twice so that the indicator

appears.

● The spot metering area frame appears at the centre.

4 Press / to select the desired spot

metering area frame.

5 Press 49. The setting is completed.

To l o ck the ex p o sure

After step 4, press and hold 49 for over 2 seconds. The indicator appears.

To cancel spot exposure control

Press ( ) once so that the indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Spot exposure control may not be possible when some other functions are activated.

● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

LED Light

When shooting with insufficient light at night, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting. Press LIGHT to turn the light on and display one of the following indicators.

: The light remains always on regardless of

the surrounding conditions.

: The light turns on automatically when there

is insufficient light.

To turn off the light

Press LIGHT repeatedly so that / indicator disappears.

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RECORDING FEATURES

Manual Settings in MSET Menu

You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus.

How to Select a Menu Item

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press and hold ( / ) so that is

displayed.

3 Press ( ). The menu screen

appears.

4 Press / to select

a desired item from the MSET menu, then press

49.

There are 6 items in the

AUTO

OFFEFOFF

AUTO

S.SP

P.AE

MSET menu.

AE: Manual Exposure (墌 pg. 32) AF: Manual Focus (墌 pg. 33) WB: White Balance (墌 pg. 34) S.SP: Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 35) P. AE : Program AE (墌 pg. 36) EF: Effect (墌 pg. 36)

Step 5 and 6 below are example of the manual exposure setting.

5 Press / to select

a setting, then press

49. The setting is completed.

6 Press ( ) to

close the MSET menu.

NOTE:

While recording is in progress, [S.SP], [P.AE] and [EF] cannot be set even if ( ) is pressed.

AUTO

± 0

AUTO

OFFEFOFF

AUTO

S.SP

P.AE

Manual Exposure

Manual exposure is recommended in the following situations:

● When shooting using reverse lighting or when

the background is too bright.

● When shooting on a reflective natural

background such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When the background is overly dark or the

subject is bright.

1 Select [AE] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg. 32) 2 If [AUTO] is selected, press . (video mode

only)

3 To brighten the image, press . To darken

the image, press .

● Adjustment range For video recording: –6 to +6 or AUTO (automatic exposure) For still image recording: –2.0 to +2.0 (EV)

4 Press 49. The setting is completed. 5 Press ( ) to close the MSET menu.

To lock the exposure

After step 5, press and hold 49 for over 2 seconds. The indicator appears.

NOTES:

● You cannot use the manual exposure at the same time when [P.AE] is set to [SPOTLIGHT] or [SNOW] (墌 pg. 36), or with backlight compensation (墌 pg. 31).

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set [GAIN UP] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 50)

Manual Focus

The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Select [AF] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg. 32) 2 If [AUTO] is selected, press , then press

49.

3 Press to focus on a nearer subject.

()

Press to focus on a further subject.

()

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or nearer, or will blink.

RECORDING FEATURES

To return to automatic focus

Select [AUTO] in step 2.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below:

● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

● When illumination is low.*

● When the subject has no contrast (difference

in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the

display.*

● When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or

light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , , and .

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Focusing on a further subject

Focusing on a nearer subject

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RECORDING FEATURES

White Balance

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically for correctness of the colour reproduction under various lighting. However, you can also select the following modes according to the shooting situations.

1 Select [WB] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg. 32) 2 Press / to select the desired mode.

MWB: For adjusting the white balance

manually depending on the light source.

墌 “Manual White Balance Adjustment”

(墌 pg. 34)

FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny

day.

CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a

cloudy day.

HALOGEN: When a video light or similar

type of lighting is used.

3 Press 49. The setting is completed. 4 Press ( ) to close the MSET menu.

To return to automatic white balance

Select [AUTO] in step 2.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

1 Select [MWB] in WB menu. (墌 pg. 34) 2 Hold a sheet of

plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

White paper

3 Press and hold

49 until indicator begins blinking then stops blinking.

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust with manual focusing. (墌 pg. 33)

● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery is removed.

Shutter Speed

You can set the shutter speed manually. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fastmoving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.

1 Select [S.SP] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg. 32) 2 If [AUTO] is selected, press . 3 Press / to select the desired shutter

speed. The shutter speed is displayed. You can select the shutter speed from the followings.

● If you cannot change the value, press 49.

The shutter speed is fixed at

NIGHTSCOPE

1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30

1/50

1/120

1/250 1/500 1/1000* 1/2000* 1/4000*

* Not available for still image recording.

1/2 second. This enables shooting with little light in dim locations. The indicator appears.

Slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of flowing motion.

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50 second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120 second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.

Fast shutter speed allows fast-moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well by (SPORTS) mode in Program AE. (墌 pg. 36)

4 Press 49. The setting is completed.

RECORDING FEATURES

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To change the shutter speed

Press 49, then select the shutter speed by pressing / and press 49.

To return to automatic shutter speed

Select [AUTO] in step 3.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed.

● The shutter speed can be set separately in video and still image.

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RECORDING FEATURES

Program AE

You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations.

1 Select [P.AE] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg. 32) 2 Press / to select the desired mode.

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look

more natural.

SPOTLIGHT: The subject in the front is

accentuated by blurring the background.

SPORTS: Fast shutter speed allows fast-

moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly. The shutter speed is set at 1/250 to 1/4000 second automatically.

SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may

appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

3 Press 49. The setting is completed.

To turn off the program AE function

Select [OFF] in step 2.

Effect

You can add special effects to your recording images.

1 Select [EF] in the MSET menu. (墌 pg. 32) 2 Press / to select the desired mode.

SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like

old photos.

MONOTONE: The image becomes black

and white like old movies.

CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old

movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames.

STROBE*: The image looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

* Not available for still image recording.

3 Press 49. The setting is completed. 4 Press ( ) to close the MSET menu.

To turn off the effect

Select [OFF] in step 2.

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Wipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects

You can view videos with various effects of scene transition.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [WIPE/FADER], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select a desired effect.

FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white

screen.

FADER-BLACK: Fade in or out with a black

screen.

FADER-B.W: Fade in to a colour screen

from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.

WIPE-CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen

from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

WIPE-WINDOW: The scene starts in the

centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.

WIPE-SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or

wipe out from left to right.

WIPE-DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a

black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

WIPE-SCROLL: The scene wipes in from

the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

WIPE-SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of

a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.

6 Press 49. The setting is completed. 7 Press MENU to close the menu screen.

● The selected wipe or fader effect works when playback starts and ends.

To turn off the effect

Select [OFF] in step 5.

You can view videos or still images with special image effects.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to or . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [EFFECT], then press

49.

5 Press / to select a desired effect.

SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like

old photos.

MONOTONE: The image becomes black

and white like old movies.

CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old

movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames.

STROBE*: The image looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

* Not available for still image recording.

6 Press 49. The setting is completed. 7 Press MENU to close the menu screen.

To turn off the effect

Select [OFF] in step 5.

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MANAGING FILES

Viewing File Information

You can view the file information in playback mode.

Information on Video Files

Press INFO/ while video playback is paused. File information appears.

FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording PB TIME: Playback time (length of the file) QUALITY: Image quality (墌 pg. 50) PROTECT: File protection status (墌 pg. 38)

● If you press INFO/ on the index screen

(墌 pg. 25), information on the selected file is displayed.

To turn off the file information display Press INFO/ repeatedly.

Information on Still Image Files

Press INFO/ while a still image is displayed. File information appears.

FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording SIZE: Image size (墌 pg. 51) QUALITY: Image quality (墌 pg. 51) PROTECT: File protection status (墌 pg. 38)

● If you press INFO/ on the index screen

(墌 pg. 29), information on the selected file is displayed.

To turn off the file information display Press INFO/ repeatedly.

Protecting Files

You can protect files from the accidental erasure.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Select the file type (video or still image) using

the MODE switch.

3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PROTECT], then

press 49.

To protect the currently displayed file

5 Press / to select [CURRENT], then

press 49.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

● You can select the previous or next file by pressing /.

● To release protection, select the protected file,

then perform step

To protect by selecting multiple files

5 and 6.

5 Press / to select [FILE SELECT], then

press 49.

● The index screen appears.

6 Press / / / to select the file you want

to protect, then press 49.

● The mark appears on the file.

● To protect other files, repeat step

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom

lever and pressing / . (墌 pg. 25, 30)

● If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview

screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen.

7 Press MENU. 8 Press / to select [QUIT], then press

49.

● The selected files are protected.

● To release protection, select the protected file in

step

To protect all files

5 Press / to select [PROTECT ALL], then

press 49.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

● All files are protected.

To release protection of all files

5 Select [CANCEL ALL], then press 49. 6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during protection. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during protection. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it. (墌 pg. 20)

MANAGING FILES

Deleting Files

You can delete unnecessary files.

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Deleting by the Button

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Select the file type (video or still image) using

the MODE switch.

3 Press / / / to display the desired file,

then press .

● You can also select the file on the index screen. (墌 pg. 25, 29)

4 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

NOTE:

If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. However, 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.

Deleting on the Menu Screen

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Select the file type (video or still image) using

the MODE switch.

3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DELETE], then press

49.

To delete the currently displayed file

5 Press / to select [CURRENT], then

press 49.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

● You can select the previous or next file by pressing

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To delete by selecting multiple files

MANAGING FILES

5 Press / to select [FILE SELECT], then

press 49.

● The index screen appears.

6 Press / / / to select the file you want

to delete, then press 49.

● To select other files, repeat step 6.

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing / . (墌 pg. 25, 30)

● If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview

screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen.

7 Press MENU. 8 Press / to select [EXECUTE AND

QUIT], then press 49.

● The selected files are deleted.

To delete all files

5 Press / to select [DELETE ALL], then

press 49.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

● To cancel deletion, select [CANCEL], then press

49.

NOTES:

● Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete them, release protection first. (墌 pg. 39)

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it. (墌 pg. 20)

Cleaning Up a Recording Medium

Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent to “Defragmentation” of PC’s function.

NOTES:

● Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording medium. (墌 pg. 16)

● It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC, on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera.

1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA

SETTING], then press 49.

4 Press / to select [CLEAN UP], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [HDD] or [SD], then

press 49.

● If the AC adapter is not connected to the camera, a warning message appears. In this case, connect the AC adapter.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

● To cancel cleanup, select [CANCEL], then press

49.

7 When cleanup is finished, [CLEANING UP

COMPLETED] appears. Press 49 to complete the operation.

● Depending on the hard disk drive it may take several minutes for this process to be completed.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during cleanup.

Copying/Moving Still Image Files

You can copy or move still image files between the built-in hard disk (HDD) and SD card using the on-screen display.

Before proceeding to following steps,

● Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD

slot.

● Make sure that enough free space is left in the

copy/move destination medium.

1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA

SETTING], then press 49.

4 Press / to select [COPY/MOVE], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [COPY] or [MOVE],

then press 49. COPY: Files are copied to the destination

medium while leaving original files in the source medium. MOVE: Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files (except read-only files) in the source medium.

6 Press / to select the direction of copy/

move, then press . (HDD ] SD or SD ] HDD)

MANAGING FILES

To copy or move by selecting files

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7 Press / to select [FILE], then press 49.

● The index screen appears.

8 Press / / / to select a desired file,

then press 49.

● The check mark ( ) appears on the selected file.

● To select other files, repeat this step.

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and / . (墌 pg. 30)

9 Press MENU to return to the previous screen. 10 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

11 File transfer starts.

● To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select [EXECUTE] and press 49.

12 When [COPYING (MOVING)

COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the operation.

To copy or move all still image files in the recording medium

7 Press / to select [ALL]. 8 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

● If you want to cancel, select [CANCEL], then press 49.

9 File transfer starts.

● To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select [EXECUTE] and press 49.

10 When [COPYING (MOVING)

COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the operation.

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MANAGING FILES

Resetting the File Number

By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files.

1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA

SETTING], then press 49.

4 Press / to select [NO. RESET], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select the file type (video or

still image), then press 49.

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

7 Press 49.

● The new folder (such as [101JVCSO]) will be made and the file number will start again from the new number (such as “PIC_0001.JPG”).

Creating Play List

You can create a play list by collecting the desired scenes from the previously recorded video files.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [EDIT], then press

49.

6 Press / to select [NEW LIST], then

press 49.

7 Press / to scroll

upward or downward the thumbnail images of recorded files, and select a file to be added to a play list.

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing /

. (墌 pg. 25)

8 Press 49. The frame for selecting an

inserting point appears.

9 Press / to scroll

upward or downward the thumbnail of images in a play list, and select a position where you want to insert the selected file.

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing / . (墌 pg. 25)

10 Press 49. The selected file is added to a

play list.

● To add other files, repeat steps 7 to 10.

11 Press MENU. The confirmation screen

appears.

12 Press / to select [SAVE AND QUIT],

then press 49.

● To return to the edit screen, select [CANCEL].

● If you do not want to save the play list, select

[DELETE AND QUIT].

EDIT

Thumbnail images of recorded files

EDIT

Play list

To check the play list by playing back the video

You can check the play list before saving it.

1 After step 10, press to select a thumbnail

image of the play list.

2 Press / to select a scene you want to

check.

3 Press 49. The playback of the play list

starts from the selected scene.

● The playback stops at the end of the play list automatically.

● To stop playback midway, press 49, then slide the zoom lever towards W.

To check only the scene transition

1 After step 10, press to select a scene

transition.

● If a scene is selected, press once more to select the scene transition bar.

2 Press / to select a scene transition you

want to check.

3 Press 49 to start playback of the selected

scene transition.

To delete the added file from the play list

1 After step 10, press to select a thumbnail

image of the play list.

2 Press / to select the file you want to

delete, then press .

NOTES:

● You can display the play list menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control.

● Maximum up to 99 play lists can be created.

● Each play list can consist of maximum 99 scenes.

● If you delete the original files, the files also have

been deleted from the play list.

● Files in the [EXTMOV] folder cannot be used to create play lists.

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Playing Back Play List

By playing back the play list, you can view your original video clips. (To create play list,

墌 pg. 42)

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [PLAYLIST

CONTENTS], then press 49. The table of play lists appears.

6 Press / to select

a list you want to play back. (The display format of date and time differs depending on the country where this camera is sold.)

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing / . (墌 pg. 25)

7 Press 49 to start playback.

● During playback of play list, “P” mark appears on the top left corner of the screen.

● If you slide the zoom lever towards W while playback is paused, the index screen for play list appears. You can see the contents of the play list and select the desired scene. To return to playback screen, slide the zoom lever to T.

● You can use various playback functions during playback. (墌 pg. 25)

8 To stop playback, press 49.

● To return to the normal playback mode, select [ALL SCENES] in step

NOTE:

You can display the play list menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control.

PLAYLIST CONTENTS

ALL SCENES

01 10.11 2005 11:30

02 15.11 2005 23:00 03 25.11 2005 11:00

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MANAGING FILES

Add/Delete Files in Play List

You can edit existing play lists by adding or deleting files.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [EDIT], then press

49.

6 Press / to select the play list you want

to edit, then press 49.

● To add or delete files, follow the steps 7 to 12 in

“Creating Play List” (墌 pg. 42), or delete the added file from the play list” (墌 pg. 43).

1 to 2 in “To

Changing Play List Name

The default name of play list is its creation date and time. You can change the name on the keyboard screen as you like.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [RENAME], then press

49. The table of play lists appears.

6 Press / to select a play list whose name

you want to change.

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom

lever and pressing / . (墌 pg. 25)

● The thumbnail appears on the upper right side.

7 Press 49. The keyboard screen appears. 8 Press / / / to select the desired

letter, then press 49.

● Repeat this process to complete the name.

● You can change the character types (capital

letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/a/ @].

● To correct a letter, select [}] or []] and press

49 to move the cursor to the letter, then select [CLEAR] and press 49.

9 Press / / / to select [ ], then press

49.

● To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then

press 49.

Deleting Play List

You can delete unnecessary play lists.

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

5 Press / to select [DELETE], then press

49. The table of play lists appears.

6 Press / to select a play list you want to

delete.

● The thumbnail appears on the upper right side.

● To delete all play lists at once, select [DELETE

ALL].

7 Press 49. 8 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49. The selected play list is deleted.

● To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then press 49.

● Original files are not deleted even if you delete the play list.

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Dubbing Using Play List

Dubbing to an external device using a play list is possible.

1 Connect the camera and your VCR with the

S/AV cable. (墌 pg. 26)

2 Set the VCR to VIDEO/AUXILIARY input and

engage the recording standby mode.

● For details how to set VIDEO/AUXILARY input refer to VCR instructions.

3 Set the power switch to . 4 Set the MODE switch to . 5 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 6 Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then

press 49.

7 Press / to select [PLAYLIST

CONTENTS], then press 49. The table of play lists appears.

8 Press / to select a list you want to dub.

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing / . (墌 pg. 25)

9 Press . Screen for dubbing appears. 10 Press / to select [START

PLAYBACK], then press 49. Playback on the camera starts.

● The black screen is displayed for 5 seconds at the beginning and the end of the play list playback.

● To cancel the setting, press / to select [CANCEL], then press 49.

11 While the black screen is displayed for

5 seconds, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.)

12 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

VCR while the black screen is displayed for 5 seconds.

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DPOF Print Setting

This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or bring a recording medium to photo lab for print.

To print by selecting a still image

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DPOF], then press

49. The DPOF menu screen appears.

5 Press / to select [SELECT IMAGES],

then press 49.

6 Press / / / to

select the desired file, then press 49.

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing /

. (墌 pg. 30)

● If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen of the still image is displayed.

7 Press / to select

the number of prints (max. 15 prints), then press 49.

● To set print information for other images, repeat

6 and 7.

steps

8 Press MENU to finish

the setting.

● To cancel the selection, select the same image in

step

NOTES:

● The DPOF setting is available up to 999 images.

● DPOF printing can only be specified for still

images stored on the SD card. To specify still images stored on the hard disk, you must first copy the image files onto the SD card before setting printing. (墌 pg. 41)

● The date index function cannot be used.

DPOF TOTAL: 125 7/59

02 00

DPOF TOTAL: 125 7/59

02 00

Number of prints

To print all still images (One print for each)

1 Display the DPOF menu screen. (墌 “To print

by selecting a still image”)

2 Press / to select [ALL1], then press

49.

3 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

4 Press MENU to finish the setting.

To confirm the DPOF setting

1 Display the DPOF menu screen. (墌 “To print

by selecting a still image”)

2 Press / to select [CHECK SETTINGS],

then press 49.

3 If necessary, change the number of prints for

the desired file by following the steps 6 to 7 in “To print by selecting a still image”.

4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu.

To reset the DPOF setting

1 Display the DPOF menu screen. (墌 “To print

by selecting a still image”)

2 Press / to select [RESET], then press

49.

3 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

4 Press 49 to finish the reset.

Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer

If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with the USB cable directly to the printer. DPOF setting can also be used. (墌 pg. 46)

NOTE:

After selecting [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu, connect the USB cable.

To print by selecting a still image

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DIRECT PRINT], then

press 49. A message [PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears.

5 Connect the camera to the printer with the

USB cable.

● After a while, the print menu appears.

6 Press / to select [SELECTED PRINT],

then press 49.

7 Press / to select the desired file, then

press 49.

8 Press / to set the

number of prints.

● The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99.

9 Press / to select

[DATE], then press / to select [ON] or [OFF].

● Select [ON] to print the date or [OFF] not to print.

10 Press / to select [PRINT], then press

49. The image is printed.

NUMBER OF PRINTS

DATE

CANCEL

OFF

MANAGING FILES

To cancel print setting

Press / to select [CANCEL], then press

49.

To stop printing after printing starts

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1 Press 49. The confirmation screen appears. 2 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then

press 49.

To print using the DPOF setting

If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting. (墌 pg. 46)

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to . 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DIRECT PRINT], then

press 49. A message [PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears.

5 Connect the camera to the printer with the

USB cable.

● After a while, the print menu appears.

6 Press / to select [DPOF PRINT], then

press 49.

7 Press / to select [PRINT], then press

49. The images are printed.

● To confirm the DPOF setting, press / to select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press 49. After that, press MENU to return to the previous menu.

NOTE:

If the printer is not recognised, or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer, remove the USB cable, select [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu again, and then reconnect the cable.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings

You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings.

Power Switch

Lock Button

INFO/

MODE

1 Select the operation mode.

For Recording Menus:

Set the power switch to .

For Playback Menus:

Set the power switch to .

2 Select (video) or (still image) using the

MODE switch.

3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item

with / and 49.

● To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

● To display the operation guide, press INFO/

when the menu screen is displayed. (The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu.) To remove the operation guide, press INFO/ again.

● Even if the menu item is displayed, some item cannot be set depending on the selected mode (video/still image, recording/playback). In this case, sub menu cannot be accessed or setting cannot be changed.

Common Menus for All Modes

[ ] = Factory-preset

BASIC SETTING

PRESET

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-

preset. [CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.

DEMO MODE

OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates demonstration mode and shows

various features on the display. Demonstration starts in the following cases:

● When the menu screen is closed after [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].

● With [DEMO MODE] set to [ON], if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the power switch is set to .

● Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

● Demonstration only works with DC cord connected, not with battery.

● If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will not take place even if it is set to [ON].

● [DEMO MODE] remains [ON] even if the camera power is turned off.

OPERATION SOUND

OFF: Turns off operation sound. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is

turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed.

REMOTE

OFF: Makes the camera not to receive the signal

from the remote control. [ON]: Enables the operation with the remote control.

DROP DETECTION

OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Turns off the power automatically to

prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped. (墌 pg. 21)

CAUTION:

Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped.

REC MEDIA SETTING

VIDEO MODE Media selection can

[HDD] / SD

IMAGE MODE

[HDD] / SD

FORMAT

[HDD] / SD

You can format (initialise) the built-in hard disk or SD cards. (

墌 pg. 20)

CLEAN UP

[HDD] / SD

Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. (墌 pg. 40)

be set for each recording and playback mode: video ( ) or still image ().

HDD: The built-in hard disk is selected as a recording medium.

SD: SD card is selected as a recording medium.

MENU SETTINGS

EN 49

NO. RESET

[VIDEO] / IMAGE

By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. (墌 pg. 42)

DISPLAY

BRIGHT

When this item is selected, the brightness control indicator appears. Adjust the brightness of the display using / , then press 49. (墌 pg. 19)

DATE/TIME

OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx.

5 seconds in the following cases.

● When the power switch is set from OFF to

● When playback starts

● When the date is changed during playback

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

NOTES:

● Only the date is displayed for the video playback.

● You can set to different setting for each mode

(video recording/playback and still image recording/playback).

SCENE COUNTER

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Displays the counter during video mode.

LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS /

РУССКИЙ

The language setting can be changed. (墌 pg. 18)

CLOCK ADJUST

墌 “Date/Time Settings” (墌 pg. 18)

MENU SETTINGS

COPY/MOVE

[COPY] / MOVE

You can copy or move still image files between the built-in hard disk and SD card. (

墌 pg. 41)

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MENU SETTINGS

Video Recording Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset

QUALITY

Select the desired picture quality.

Mode (In order of the quality)

[ULTRA FINE] 720 x 576 8.5 Mbps FINE 720 x 576 5.5 Mbps NORMAL 720 x 576 4.2 Mbps ECONOMY 352 x 288 1.5 Mbps

WIDE MODE

[OFF]: Disables the function. 16:9 WIDE: For playback on TVs with an aspect

ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs, black bands may be inserted at the top and bottom of the screen.

NOTES:

● The 16:9 WIDE mode cannot be used when using ECONOMY mode.

● Use software that supports wide display when playing videos that were recorded in 16:9 WIDE mode on a PC.

WIND CUT

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Helps cut down on noise created by wind.

The indicator appears.

Size (pixels) Bit rate

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. In this case, the indicator blinks or goes out.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on the tripod.

CAMERA SETTING

ZOOM

GZ-MG50E/EK

15X: Only optical zoom is available up to 15x. [60X]: Digital zoom is available up to 60x. 700X: Digital zoom is available up to 700x.

GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK

25X: Only optical zoom is available up to 25x. [100X]: Digital zoom is available up to 100x. 800X: Digital zoom is available up to 800x.

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: You can shoot a subject as large as

possible at a distance of approx. 70 cm. The indicator appears.

Video Playback Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset

PLAY LIST

[PLAY LIST CONTENTS] / EDIT / RENAME /

DELETE

You can create a play list and view your original video clips. (墌 pg.42–45)

GAIN UP

OFF: The image in the dark will be recorded with

no picture brightness adjustment. [ON]: The image in the dark will be brightened. But the overall appearance may become grainy.

DIS

OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Compensates for unstable images caused

by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. The indicator appears.

WIPE/FADER

墌 “Wipe or Fader Effects” (墌 pg. 37)

EFFECT

墌 “Playback Effects” (墌 pg. 37)

PROTECT

[CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL /

CANCEL ALL

You can protect files from accidental erasure. (

墌 pg. 38)

DELETE

[CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL

You can delete unnecessary files. (墌 pg. 39)

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Still Image Recording Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset

QUALITY

[FINE] / STANDARD

Select the desired image quality.

IMAGE SIZE*

[1152 x 864] / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480

Select the desired image size.

* Not available for GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK.

SELF-TIMER

[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC

By setting the self-timer, a still image is recorded 2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start/ stop button. The or indicator appears.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: You can record still images continuously.

The indicator appears on the display. (墌 pg. 28)

GAIN UP

[OFF]: The image in the dark will be recorded

with no picture brightness adjustment. ON: The image in the dark will be brightened. But the overall appearance may become grainy.

CAMERA SETTING

Still Image Playback Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset

DPOF

墌 “DPOF Print Setting” (墌 pg. 46)

DIRECT PRINT

墌 “Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer”

(墌 pg. 47)

EFFECT

墌 “Playback Effects” (墌 pg. 37)

PROTECT DELETE

The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 50.

MENU SETTINGS

TELE MACRO

The menu item of TELE MACRO is the same as in the description on page 50.

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Troubleshooting

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.

HTo solve the problem, follow the Instructions

below at first.

HIf the problem is not solved, reset the

camera. (Refer to “To reset the camera” below.)

HIf the problem still exists, please consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

8 To reset the camera

A Press RESET using a piece of wire or other

such pointed instrument. The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically.

RESET

B If nothing happens, set the power switch to

OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then put it back again.

C Execute [PRESET] from the menu. The

camera returns to it’s factory-preset.

墌 pg. 48)

(

Power

No power is supplied.

● The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC adapter securely. (墌 pg. 14)

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌 pg. 14)

● The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. (墌 pg. 14)

No display appears.

● When using the AC adapter, the camera enters

the sleep mode, the access lamp lights, and the LCD monitor turns off.

HTo cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation

such as zooming.

The power was turned off accidentally.

● The drop detection function operated. (墌 pg. 21)

HSet the power switch to OFF, and turn the power

on again. To turn off the drop detection function, set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. (墌 pg. 49)

Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

● [MEMORY CARD IS FULL] appears.

HReplace with new recording medium or delete

unnecessary files. (墌 pg. 20, 39)

● Recording medium is not selected properly. HSelect the recording medium. (墌 pg. 21, 48, 49)

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

● This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

● This is not a malfunction.

During recording, the date/time does not appear.

● [DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF]. HSet [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 49)

The LCD monitor indications blink.

● Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS and

other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

Digital zoom does not work.

● [ZOOM] is set to [15X]* (optical zoom). HSet [ZOOM] to [60X] or [700X]*. (墌 pg. 50)

● Digital zoom is not available in the still image

recording mode.

* For GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK optical zoom

can go up to 25x, and [ZOOM] can be set to [100X] or [800X].

The recorded image is white

● Shutter speed is set to NIGHTSCOPE or slow speed.

HNIGHTSCOPE and slow speed are only for use in

dark conditions. (墌 pg. 35)

Playback

Playback cannot be performed.

● Recording medium is not selected properly.

HSelect the recording medium. (墌 pg. 21, 48, 49)

● Playback starts, but there is no picture on the

connected TV.

HSet the TV's input mode or channel appropriate

for video playback.

The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback, or motion is choppy.

● If the surface of the SD card is damaged, it makes difficult to read data and these phenomena will appear. This camera will make all possible efforts to read data, but when such a state continues for some time, and further playback is impossible, it will stop automatically.

HIt is recommended to run check disk regularly on

the PC, on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera.

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.

● Focus is set to the manual mode.

HSet focus to the automatic mode. (墌 pg. 33)

● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again.

(墌 pg. 57)

The colour of the image looks strange.

● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

HTry manual white balance adjustment. (墌 pg. 34)

The recorded image is too dark.

● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

HTry backlight compensation (墌 pg. 31) or manual

exposure. (墌 pg. 32)

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The recorded image is too bright.

● The subject is too bright. HTry manual exposure. (墌 pg. 32)

White balance setting cannot be activated.

● The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone

(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. (墌 pg. 36)

The black & white fader does not work.

● The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone

(MONOTONE) mode. (墌 pg. 37)

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when [GAIN UP] is set to [ON].

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set

[GAIN UP] to [OFF]. (墌 pg. 50)

The continuous shooting speed of still images is slow.

● The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots, when using certain recording medium, or under certain recording conditions. (墌 pg. 28)

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Warning Indications

The following indications appear on the screen.

(Battery indicator)

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

● As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

SET DATE/TIME!

● Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg. 18)

● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is

discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. (墌 pg. 18)

LENS CAP

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power switch set to , if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD!

Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot. (墌 pg. 20)

HARD DISK DRIVE IS NOT FORMATTED

Appears when the built-in hard disk needs to be formatted.

THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED

Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted.

HARD DISK DRIVE IS FULL

Appears when the built-in hard disk is full and recording is not possible.

MEMORY IS FULL

Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not possible.

HDD ERROR! MEMORY CARD ERROR!

Appears when some errors occured with the recording media.

● Remove the card once and insert it again. If

the error is not cancelled, replace the card with one that has been guaranteed for correct operation. (墌 pg. 20, 62)

● Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the

recording media. (墌 pg. 40)

● It is recommended to run check disk regularly

on the PC, on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera.

ExhaustedHigh

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CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH

Appears when you attempt recording when the write protection tab on the SD card is set to the “LOCK” position. (墌 pg. 20)

NO VIDEO FILES STORED!

Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video playback.

NO IMAGE FILES STORED!

Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still image playback.

CLOSE COVER

Appears when the SD card cover is opened during file copy/move operation. (墌 pg. 41)

NO MEMORY CARD

Appears when the SD card is not inser ted to the SD slot for file copy/move operation. (墌 pg. 41)

NO SUPPORTED FILES

Appears when there is no JPEG (still image) files to be copied or moved in recording media. (墌 pg. 41)

NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW

Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy/move operation.

MEMORY CARD ERROR! REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD.

Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded SD card. Remove the card once and insert it again or replace with another card. (墌 pg. 20)

FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM. FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER COPYING WANTED DATA.

The file system of the recording medium may have a problem. It is recommended to copy the data for backup, then format the medium.

墌 pg. 20)

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VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN. TO RECORD/PLAYBACK VIDEO, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED. RECOVER?

The video management file is broken. Recovery is required to record or play back video files. Press / to select [YES], then press 49 to recover the video management file. If the desired video file is not displayed on the video index screen in spite of the file recovery, the file is moved to the [EXTMOV] folder. Press the recording start/stop button on the index screen to display [MPG], and then select the desired file.

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NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER

The data cannot be recorded properly, or the video management file is deleted or not found. Video files have been moved to MPEG (EXTMOV) folder. (墌 pg. 22)

PLAY LIST’S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN. REMAKE PLAY LIST AGAIN.

The management information of play list is broken. Create the play list again. (墌 pg. 42)

NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST. SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK.

The video files registered in the play list do not exist. Some of the scenes may not be played back.

REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS EMPTY. THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED.

There is no scenes registered in the play list. The play list will be deleted.

CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS GOING UP. TURN CAMERA OFF, PLEASE WAIT.

The temperature of the camera is too high. Turn off the power, then wait for a while.

CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW. KEEP CAMERA POWER ON, PLEASE WAIT.

The temperature of the camera is too low. Keep the power on and wait for a while.

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RECORDING FAILURE

● Performance of recording medium is poor. Use

the Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu. (墌 pg. 40, 49)

● The writing speed of recording medium is slow,

or the recording medium is corrupted. Use the recording medium to which the operation is guaranteed. See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera.

● The recording medium was subjected to

vibrations or jolts. Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts.

RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD

The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly. Tr y recording again. Otherwise, clean up the recording medium. (墌 pg. 40, 49)

MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY

The recording medium cannot be played back correctly. Try playback again.

CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE

The operation is not available in the video mode.

DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE POWER IS TURNED OFF

The drop detection function operated, and the power was turned off. The file that was being recorded may have been saved into the [EXTMOV] folder. (墌 pg. 22)

Cleaning the Camera Cautions

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Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

To clean the lens

Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

benzine or alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

● To avoid hazards

... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble. ... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

... use only specified chargers.

Terminals

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●

... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge in an environment where temperatures are

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

... remove from charger or powered unit when not in

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To prevent damage and prolong service life

within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.

use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

NOTES:

● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.

Temperature range specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C Operation: 0°C to 40°C Storage: –20°C to 50°C

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Recording Medium

● Be sure to follow the guidelines below to

prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.

• Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.

• Do not splash the recording medium with water.

• Do not use, replace, or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.

• Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.

• Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.

• Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity.

• Do not touch the metal parts.

● Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC

shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage.)

● A malfunction may cause the recording

medium to fail to operate properly. JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents.

LCD Monitor

● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks. ...place the camera with LCD monitor on the

bottom.

To prolong service life

●

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

●

Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions.

... While using the camera, the surface around the

LCD monitor may heat up.

... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

● For safety, DO NOT

... open the camera’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the camera

is not in use.

● Avoid using the unit

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove. ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. ... near a television set. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.). ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

● DO NOT leave the unit

... in places of over 50°C. ... in places where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater.

● To protect the unit, DO NOT

... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods. ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap. ... swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camera is inside it.

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How to Handle a CD-ROM

● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.

● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your camera together with the recording medium. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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Specifications

Camera

For general

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 4.5 (4.8)* W

* When using the LED light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

67 mm x 70 mm x 109 mm

Weight

Approx. 320 g (without battery, lens cap and strap) Approx. 380 g (incl. battery, lens cap and strap)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

Pickup

GZ-MG50E/EK: 1/4.5" (1,330,000 pixels) CCD GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK: 1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD

Lens

GZ-MG50E/EK: F 1.2 to 2.8, f = 3.0 mm to 45 mm, 15:1 power zoom lens GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK: F 1.8 to 3.2, f = 2.2 mm to 55 mm, 25:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

GZ-MG50E/EK: ø30.5 mm GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK: ø27 mm

LCD monitor

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Speaker

Monaural

LED light

Within 1.5 m (recommended shooting distance)

For video/audio

Format

SD-VIDEO

Recording/Playback format

Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch)

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording mode (video)

ULTRA FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (CBR) FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (CBR) NORMAL: 720 x 576 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR) ECONOMY: 352 x 288 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)

Recording mode (audio)

ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps

For still image

Format

JPEG

Image size

GZ-MG50E/EK: 3 modes (1152 x 864 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480) GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK: Only 1 mode (640 x 480)

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

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AC Adapter

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

DC 11 V , 1 A

Remote Control

Power supply

DC 3 V

Battery life

Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency in use)

Operating distance

Within 5 m

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Dimensions (W x H x D)

45 mm x 11 mm x 105 mm

Weight

Approx. 40 g (incl. battery)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

For connectors

S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

USB

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant

REFERENCES

62 EN

REFERENCES

Recording Time and Number of Images

The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. The number increases or decreases depending on the conditions such as image size and/or picture quality. The first column in the table indicates the conditions.

8 Compatible recording media

The following SD cards have been guaranteed to work with this camera. Others are not guaranteed to work, so buy such products with caution. SD memory cards: 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 has already been recorded.

● MultiMediaCards are not supported.

● For video recording, use a high-speed SD

memory card (at least 10 MB/s).

: Approximate recording time (for video)

(The numbers indicate “minutes”.)

● Built-in hard disk

Quality

ULTRA FINE 430 290

FINE 640 430

NORMAL 850 570

ECONOMY 2250 1500

● SD card

Quality

ULTRA FINE 1 3 7 14

FINE 2 5 10 21

NORMAL 3 6 14 27

ECONOMY 8 18 37 73

GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK

128 MB256 MB512

GZ-MG20E/EK

1 GB

: Approximate number of storable images

(for still image)

● Built-in hard disk

Image size/

quality

640 x 480/ FINE

640 x 480/ STANDARD

1024 x 768/ FINE*

1024 x 768/ STANDARD*

1152 x 864/ FINE*

1152 x 864/ STANDARD*

* For GZ-MG50E/EK only.

GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK

9999 9999

GZ-MG20E/EK

●

SD card

Image size/

quality

640 x 480/ FINE

640 x 480/ STANDARD

1024 x 768/ FINE*

1024 x 768/ STANDARD*

1152 x 864/ FINE*

1152 x 864/ STANDARD*

* For GZ-MG50E/EK only.

128 MB256 MB512

770 1555 3140 6040

1100 2225 4490 8635

320 645 1305 2515

350 1110 2240 4315

215 440 895 1725

350 705 1425 2745

REFERENCES

EN 63

1 GB

REFERENCES

TERMS

AC Adapter ....................................................... 16

Backlight Compensation .....................................31

Battery Pack ..................................................... 14

Brightness Control .......................................19, 49

Changing The Menu Settings ...................... 48 – 51

Charging The Battery Pack ................................. 14

Cleaning Up a Recording Medium .................. 40, 49

Connection to a TV or VCR ................................. 26

Continuous Shooting .......................................... 28

Copying/Moving Still Image Files .................... 41, 49

Data Battery ..................................................... 16

Date Index Screen .......................................25, 30

Date/Time Settings ............................................ 18

Deleting Files .................................................... 39

Demonstration Mode ..........................................48

Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ............................... 50

Direct Printing ................................................... 47

DPOF Print Setting (Digital Print Order Format) ...... 46

Drop Detection .................................................. 49

Dubbing ..................................................... 26, 45

Effect ......................................................... 36, 37

File Information ................................................. 38

Formatting a Recording Medium .................... 20, 49

Gain Up ........................................................... 50

Image Rotation .................................................. 30

Image Size ....................................................... 51

Index Screen .............................................. 24, 29

Language Setting ........................................18, 49

LCD Monitor ........................................... 9, 12, 58

LED Light ......................................................... 31

Manual Exposure ........................................32, 33

Manual Focus ................................................... 33

MSET Menu ..................................................... 32

Operation Sound ............................................... 48

Picture Quality ............................................ 50, 51

Play List ............................................. 42 – 45, 50

Power-Linked Operation .....................................17

Program AE ...................................................... 36

Protecting Files ...........................................38, 50

Remote Control ................................................. 27

Resetting The File Number ............................ 42, 49

Scroll Bar ................................................... 25, 30

SD Memory Card ............................................... 20

Self-Timer ........................................................ 51

Shutter Speed ................................................... 35

Slide Show ....................................................... 29

Slow Motion Playback ........................................25

Speaker Volume ................................................ 24

Spot Exposure Control .......................................31

Tele Macro ................................................. 50, 51

Tripod Mounting ................................................ 19

Troubleshooting ................................................ 52

Warning Indications ...........................................55

White Balance ................................................... 34

Wide Mode ....................................................... 50

Wind Cut .......................................................... 50

Wipe or Fader Effects .........................................37

Zooming ................................... 23, 25, 28, 30, 50

Printed in Japan

0805FOH-AL-VP

JVC GZ-MG50E/EK User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Major Features of this Camera

Contents

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before Using this Camera

Provided Accessories

GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attaching the Core Filter

LCD Monitor

Index

Controls

Connectors

Indicators

Other Parts

Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

During Video Recording only

During Still Image Recording only

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

Power

Charging the Battery Pack

Using the Battery Pack

Data Battery System

Using AC Power

About Batteries

Operation Mode

1 Power Switch Position

2 Recording/Playback Mode

3 Auto/Manual Mode

4 Power-Linked Operation

Language Setting

Date/Time Settings

Brightness Adjustment of the Display

Grip Adjustment

Tripod Mounting

Inserting/Removing an SD Card

Formatting a Recording Medium

Selecting a Recording Medium

Remaining Space on the Recording Media

Drop Detection

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Video Recording

Zooming

Deleting Files

Video Playback

How to Use the Scroll Bar

Date Index Screen

Various Playback Operations

Playback Zoom

Deleting Video Files

Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR

Playback on a TV

Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder)

Playback Using the Remote Control

Installing the Battery

Beam Effective Area

Buttons and Functions

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Still Image Recording

Zooming

Continuous Shooting

Deleting Files

Still Image Playback

Slide Show

Index Screen of Still Image Files

How to Use the Scroll Bar

Date Index Screen

Image Rotation

Playback Zoom

Deleting Still Image Files

RECORDING FEATURES

Backlight Compensation

Spot Exposure Control

LED Light