JVC GZ-MG575AA Instructions Manual

LYT1707-001A

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INSTRUCTIONS

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG575AA

EN

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.

Safety Precautions

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

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming

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from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it
down and unplug it immediately. Continue using
the camcorder or AC Adapter under these
conditions could lead to fi re or electric shock.
Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the malfunction yourself.

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

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

When you are not using the AC Adapter for a

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

In certain areas, use the conversion plug

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depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fi re
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fi re if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

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fi r e .

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers fi lled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, fl ower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fi re or electric shock may be caused.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fi re
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fi re if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

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fi re.

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Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fi re or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor
can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camera.

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

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

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.)
to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

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

MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI
CORPORATION in Japan.
Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights
reserved.

Other product and company names included

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

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Read This First!

Make a backup of important recorded data

JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 40)

Make a trial recording

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

Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly

This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference
can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, reset
the camera. ( pg. 51)

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.

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

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again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camera immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer

If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camera

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for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camera cannot be repaired.

Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Back

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up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

Because the camera may be used for demonstration in a
shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by default

To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. ( pg. 48)

When connecting the camera to other device using a DV
cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting
the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camera
and/or other device.

Connect the DV cable fi rst to other device, and then to the camera.

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Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Checking the Remaining Battery Power .....14

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

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

RECORDING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ND Filter .....................................................19

Checking the Remaining Space on the

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

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

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

Changing the Shutter Speed ...................... 20

Aperture Priority Setting ............................. 21

Manual Focus ............................................. 21

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

Backlight Compensation ............................. 22

Spot Exposure Control ...............................22

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

EDITING/PRINTING

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

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

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

Changing the Event Registration of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COPYING

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

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from

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

Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub

Files from the Camera ................................. 44

Using the Camera to Dub Files from a VCR/

DVD Player ..................................................44

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

MENU SETTINGS

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

FURTHER INFORMATION

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

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

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

Specifi cations ...................................... 56

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

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

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PLAYBACK

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

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

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

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

To Play Back Demonstration Files

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

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

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

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Accessories

Everio Dock

CU-VC5U ( below)

AC Adapter

AP-V14E

Audio/Video Cable USB Cable

( pg. 38, 40 and

PC OPERATION

GUIDE)

Remote Control Unit

RM-V750U ( pg. 7)

Lithium Battery

CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.

Power Cord Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Shoulder Strap

( pg. 7)

CD-ROM

( PC OPERATION

GUIDE)

NOTE

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

How to Use the Everio Dock

You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed when
you place the camera on the dock.

Camera
Connection
Terminal

NOTE

For the connection using the S connector and DV Connector, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable
are needed. To purchase these cables, consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included
in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core fi lter to the
camera. The core fi lter reduces interference.

The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher quality playback on TV. ( pg. 29) Be sure to use

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the YTU94146A S-Video cable.

When dubbing fi les from the camera using a VCR/DVD recorder ( pg. 44), using the DV cable

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enables even higher quality dubbing. Be sure to use the VC-VDV204U DV cable. Operation using the
DV cable is not guaranteed on all of the devices.

S Connector

AV Connector

DC Connector

DV Connector

USB
Connector

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and
use the strap guide to fi x it

Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.

in place.

Buckle

Strap Guide

Eyelet

Preparing the Remote Control

A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.

Beam Effective Area

To Reinsert the Battery

Remote Sensor

Effective distance:
5 m

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.

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the
lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery
(CR2025)

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Index

8

NOTES

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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• Power-linked operation

You can also turn the camera on/off by

opening/closing the LCD monitor during the
recording mode.

Be careful not to cover 5, 6, 8 and <

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during shooting.

Camera

! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 26)/

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

# Set Lever
Move to ¡ :

Reverse Skip ( pg. 24)/Up/Backlight
Compensation [ - ] ( pg. 22)/Spot
Exposure Control [ . ] ( pg. 22)

Move to ¢ :

Forward Skip ( pg. 24)/Down/
Manual Focus ( pg. 21)

Move to £ :

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

Move to ¤ :

Forward Search ( pg. 24)/Right/
Change Flash Setting/Change LED Light
Setting [LIGHT/FLASH] ( pg. 18)

Press down:

Play/Pause ( pg. 24)

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

Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] ( pg. 16)

( Zoom Lever [W 7 , T

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

) Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

( pg. 17)

* ND Filter Button [

Self Timer Button [ z ] ( pg. 17)

+ Program AE Dial ( pg. 20)
, Function Button [FUNCTION] ( pg. 22)

- Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD]

( pg. 41 and PC OPERATION GUIDE)

. Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]

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

/ Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO]

( pg. 16, 17)/Information Button [INFO]
( pg. 32)

0 Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]

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

] ( pg. 18)

,

/ ] ( pg. 19)/

1 Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

( pg. 16)

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

MODE] ( pg. 12)

3 Lock Button ( pg. 12)
4 Flash ( pg. 18)
5 Camera Sensor

Remote Sensor ( pg. 7)

6 LED Light ( pg. 18)
7 Lens Cover ( pg. 14)
8 Lens
9 Shoe
: Microphone Input Connector [PLUG IN

POWER]

; USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

[

] ( pg. 38, 40 and PC OPERATION

2

GUIDE)

< Stereo Microphone
= Lens Cover Switch [
> SD Card Slot ( pg. 15)
? Stud Hole ( pg. 14)
@ Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 14)
A Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 12)
B Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 12)
C DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12)
D Audio/Video Connector [AV]
E Grip Strap ( pg. 14)

, ] ( pg. 14)

Remote Control

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

Zoom In/Out ( pg. 18)

S Up Button

Rotate Button (counterclockwise)
( pg. 25)

T Skip Backward Button
U Left Button
V Back Button
W PLAYLIST Button ( pg. 34)
X START/STOP Button
Y SNAPSHOT Button ( pg. 17)
Z INFO Button ( pg. 32)
a Skip Forward Button
b PLAY/PAUSE Button
c Right Button
d Next Button
e Down Button

Rotate Button (clockwise) ( pg. 25)

f INDEX Button
g DATE Button

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image
Recording

0

F5.6
1/250

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator

( pg. 20)

4 : Auto Mode
3 : Manual Mode

# Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 16, 17)
$ Color Mode Indicator ( pg. 50)
% Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 18)
& Zoom Indicator ( pg. 18)
( AV/S Connector Input Indicator ( pg. 49)
) Shutter Speed ( pg. 20)
* White Balance Indicator ( pg. 23)
+ Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 48)
, Battery Indicator ( pg. 54)

- Date/Time ( pg. 13)
. Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 21)

/ Selected Medium Indicator

( pg. 47, 48)

0 Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

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

1 Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 23)
2 Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 20)/

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: Nightscope Indicator ( pg. 21)

3 Aperture Value (F-number) ( pg. 21)
4 LED Light Indicator ( pg. 18)
5 ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 23)

- : Backlight Compensation Indicator
( pg. 22)
. : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
( pg. 22)

6 Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 22)

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During Video Recording Only

16:9

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 16)
# ND Filter Indicator ( pg. 19)
$

Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3) ( pg. 47)

% Picture Quality: (ultra fi ne), (fi ne),

(normal), (economy) ( pg. 46)

& Remaining Time ( pg. 16, 57)
( Counter ( pg. 47)
) 7REC:

79:

(Appears during recording.) ( pg. 16)

(Appears during record-standby mode.)

* Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 47)
+ Event Indicator ( pg. 19)
,

Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears
when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 47)

- External Microphone Input Level Indicator

( pg. 47)

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During Still Image Recording Only

640

4:3

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 17)
# ISO Sensitivity

(GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no
indication. ( pg. 48)

$ Focus Indicator ( pg. 17)
% Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3)
& Image Size ( pg. 47)
( Picture Quality: FINE (fi ne) or STD

(standard) ( pg. 47)

) Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 57)
* { : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator

( pg. 48)

: Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator

( pg. 48)

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

- Flash Mode Indicator ( pg. 18)

FINE

[9999]

PHOTO

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During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

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! Mode Indicator ( pg. 24)
#

: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears

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

¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator

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

¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator

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

$ Picture Quality:

(normal), (economy) ( pg. 46)

(ultra fi ne), (fi ne),

% Playback Mode ( pg. 24)

U : Playback
9 : Pause
5

: Forward Search

3

: Reverse Search

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

(The number on the left shows speed.)

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

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

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

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! Mode Indicator ( pg. 25)
# Folder/File Number
$ Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 25)
% Battery Indicator ( pg. 54)
& Date/Time ( pg. 49)
( Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 47, 48)
) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

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

* Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 28)

Operation guide display

The operation guide is displayed at the
bottom of the screen during menu display
etc.

SELECT

SET QUIT

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Necessary Settings before Use

2 Attach the battery pack.

MENU

Set Lever

Access/Charge Lamp

Power/Mode Switch

Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.

Bottom of the Camera

3 Connect the AC adapter.

DC
Connector

BATT.

Be sure to confi gure the following three
settings before use.

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

MODE

ON

(CHARGE)

OFF

Required charging / recording time
(approx.)

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

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U

(Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min.

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1 hr. 30 min.

Recording

time

1 hr. 15 min.

(1 hr. 10 min.)

2 hr. 30 min.

(2 hr. 25 min.)

3 hr. 45 min.

(3 hr. 35 min.)

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter,

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and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

You can also connect the AC adapter using

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the Everio dock connector. ( pg. 6)

The access/charge lamp blinks to indicate

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charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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fi nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the
AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camera.

8 To detach the battery pack

Slide and hold BATT. (
remove the battery pack.

8 To check the remaining battery power

See page 14.

NOTES

You can also use the camera with just the

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AC adapter.

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

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plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.

 step 2), then

Language Setting

Date/Time Setting

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The language on the display can be changed.

1 Set the power/mode switch to ON.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

MODE

ON

(CHARGE)

OFF

2

MENU

3

VIDEO

SCENE COUNTER
EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL

QUALITY

ZOOM
DIS

SELECT

VIDEO

SCENE COUNTER
EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS

SELECT

SET QUIT

SET QUIT

4 Select [GENERAL].

Select

Set

GENERAL

SELECT

AUTO POWER OFF
COLOR MODE

BRIGHT

DROP DETECTION
REMOTE

SET QUIT

5 Select [LANGUAGE].

Select

GENERAL

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After performing steps 1-4 ( left column)

5 Select [ CLOCK ADJUST].

Select

Set

GENERAL

SELECT

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE

31 01

TIME

2007

11 07

SET QUIT

6 Set the date and time.

Select

Set

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

8 To return to the previous screen

Move the set lever to £.

8 To exit the screen

Press MENU.

You have now fi nished confi guring the
necessary settings.

8 To use the camera right away

See page 16.

8 To confi gure other settings

See page 14.

Set

SELECT

SET

6 Select the desired language.

Select

Set

8 To return to the previous screen

Move the set lever to £.

8 To exit the screen

Press MENU.

QUIT

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Other Settings

Lens Cover
Switch

Power/Mode

INDEX

Switch

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

Checking the Remaining Battery
Power

Preparation:

Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

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Attach the battery pack.

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BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

INDEX

Battery information is displayed for approx. 5
seconds if the button is pressed and released
quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the
button is pressed and held for several seconds.

NOTES

If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,

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

The recordable time display should only be

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used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.

MAX TIME

min

0%

Lens Cover

When not using the camera, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.

Open the lens cover

Close the lens cover

NOTE

Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.

Tripod Mounting

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

Bottom of the
Camera

NOTE

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

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When Using an SD Card

If you want to record to an SD card, the
following three operations need to be
performed.

Compatible SD cards:
Panasonic, TOSHIBA and SanDisk.

128 MB to 4 GB.

If other media are used, they may fail to

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record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.

For video recording, use a high-speed SD

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card (at least 10 MB/s).

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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Q Insert an SD card

NOTES

Insert and remove the SD card only while

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the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on
the card may be corrupted.

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse

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side of the label.

R Change the recording medium

The camera is programmed to record on the
built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the
factory. You can change the recording medium
to SD card.

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC
MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. ( pg. 47,

48)

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Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

1 Open the SD card cover.

Bottom of the
Camera

2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped

edge fi rst.

Clipped Edge

S Format an SD card when using it for
the fi rst time

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

Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SD
CARD] to format the card. ( pg. 50)

3 Close the SD card cover.

8 To remove an SD card

Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

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Recording Files

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Video Recording

Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.

Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select ! (video) mode.

The switch returns to
the original position

ON

when it is released.

OFF

The

MODE

lamp on the camera lights up.

!

Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.

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SELECT

PLAY/REC

Press the REC button to start
recording.

REC

Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.

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8 To stop recording

Press the REC button again.

8 To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(

pg. 46)

8 To register a fi le to an event

See page 19.

8 To take close-up pictures (up to approx.

51 cm)

Set the program AE dial to 3, then press
the TELE MACRO button (t indicator
appears).

NOTES

The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera’s power off and then

•

on again.

If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to

•

conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

Video fi les are given the names MOV_001.MOD to MOV_009.MOD, MOV_00A.MOD to

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MOV_00F.MOD, and MOV_010.MOD in order of recording.

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

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A new fi le will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.

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

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camera is not compatible with other digital video formats.

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

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drive may be recorded.

8 To change the aspect ratio of the image

(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [16:9 WIDE
RECORDING]. (

pg. 47)

Still Image Recording

N

[

Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.

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Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select # (still image)
mode.

The switch returns
to the original

ON

position when it is

OFF

released.

The

MODE

lamp on the camera lights up.

#

Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.

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SELECT

PLAY/REC

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FINE

[9999]

Press and hold the SNAPSHOT
button halfway.

640

FINE

The ? indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.

8 To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(

pg. 47)

8 To record still images continuously

Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to
[ON]. (

pg. 48)

Press the SNAPSHOT button to
start recording.

0

FINE

[9999]

8 To change the image size

Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE].
(

pg. 47)

8 To take close-up pictures (up to

approx. 51 cm)

Set the program AE dial to 3, then
press the TELE MACRO button (t
Indicator appears).

8 To record using the timer

Press the z button several times to
display the

(2 seconds) or (10

seconds) indicator.

NOTE

If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

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Recording Files (Continued)

A

N

LED Light – ! mode only

INDEX

Set Lever

Zoom Lever

Power/
Mode
Switch

PLAY/REC Button

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Each time you move the set lever to ¤, setting
changes.

No display

mode.

!

The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.

The light turns on automatically
when shooting in insuffi cient
light conditions.

Disables this function.

Zooming

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

Maximum zoom ratio is 40X in ! mode, and
10X in # mode (factory-preset).

8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for

! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM]. ( pg. 46)

NOTE

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

or # mode.

!

Flash – # mode only

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Each time you move the set lever to ¤, setting
changes.

()*

(+

()

(

#

mode.

0

The fl ash fi res automatically.

The fl ash fi res automatically
but reduces the red-eye
phenomenon of the subject’s
eyes.

The fl ash fi res regardless of the
shooting condition.

The fl ash fi res. The shutter
speed becomes slower, so
the background can also be
brightened.

FINE

[9999]

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No display

Disables this function.

Registering Files to Events

N

– ! mode only

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

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

!

mode.

recording mode.

1

CHANGE EVENT REG.
ON/SELECT
OFF

2 Select [ON/SELECT].

Select

Set

VACATION

NON SECTION NEXT PAGE

SET QUIT

SELECT

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ND Filter – ! mode only

The amount of light that enters the lens is
reduced by the fi lter. Therefore, the aperture
value can be raised or shutter speed lowered,
in situations such as when recording videos
outdoors in sunny weather.

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

8 To deactivate the ND fi lter

Press the
indicator turns white.

NOTE

We recommend that the ND Filter is not used
indoors, because there may not be enough
light.

!

mode.

/ button so that the

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3 Select the event that you want to

register the fi le to.

To select a different destination, select

•

[NEXT PAGE].

To cancel the event registration, select

•

[NON SECTION].

Select

Set

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

8 To exit the screen

Press EVENT.

8 To search by event for a fi le to play back

See page 26.

NOTE

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

Checking the Remaining Space on
the Recording Media
– ! mode only

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

INDEX

The maximum recording time is displayed for
each picture quality mode (

: FINE, : NORMAL, : ECONOMY).

8 To return to the normal screen

Press the 0 button again.

!

mode.

MAX RECORDING TIME

7h 15m
10h45m
14h16m
37h44m

HDD

: ULTRA FINE,

FREE
USED

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N

Manual Recording

Set Lever

FUNCTION

Manual recording mode enables you to set
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

or # mode.

!

Program AE Dial

Power/Mode

Switch

PLAY/REC
Button

8 Items for program AE setting

I TWILIGHT :

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Makes evening scenes look more natural.

6 PORTRAIT:

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The subject in the foreground is
accentuated by blurring the background.

H SPORTS :

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Records fast moving subjects clearly.

G SNOW :

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Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings, such as
in snow.

/ SPOTLIGHT :

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Select this when a spotlight makes a
subject appear too bright.

Changing the Shutter Speed

A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion
of a fast-moving subject, and a slow shutter
speed can blur the subject to give the
impression of motion.

1 Set the program AE dial to “S”.

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Program AE

You can record videos or still images with
optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure
and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or
the subject.

Set the program AE dial to the desired
setting (I to /).

For details on each setting, see right column.

8 To cancel the program AE

Set the program AE dial to 4 (auto
recording mode).

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2 Select the desired setting (1/2 to

1/4000 in ! mode, 1/2 to 1/500* in #
mode).

The smaller the value, the faster the
shutter speed.
* 1/2 to 1/250 when using the fl ash.

Select

Set

8 To cancel the shutter speed setting

Set the program AE dial to 4 (auto
recording mode).

NOTE

It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 14)
when recording with a slow shutter speed.

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4:

27.01

A

Aperture Priority Setting

Manual Focus

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You can add a blurring effect to the background
by setting the aperture value (F-number).

1 Set the program AE dial to “A”.

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F3.5

2 Select the desired setting. (F3.5 to

F16 in ! mode, F3.5 to F8.0 in #
mode)

The lower the F-number (larger aperture
value), the more blurred the background will
become. The higher the F-number (smaller
aperture value), the clearer the focus will be
for both near and far objects.

Select

Set

8 To cancel the aperture priority setting

Set the program AE dial to 4 (auto
recording mode).

NOTE

If the image is too bright, set to a larger
F-number. If the image is too dark, set to a
smaller F-number.

Preparation:

Set the program AE dial to 3 (manual
recording mode).

1

2 Adjust the focus.

Select

Set

8 To cancel the manual focus setting

Set the program AE dial to 4 (auto
recording mode).

Nightscope

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables
recording with low light levels in dim locations.

Preparation:

Set the program AE dial to 3 (manual
recording mode).

T

H

G

I

N

8 To cancel nightscope

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

indicator disappears.

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NOTE

It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 14)
when recording with a slow shutter speed.

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N

N

N

16:9

2

N

Manual Recording (Continued)

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject
by increasing the exposure.

Preparation:

Set the program AE dial to 3 (manual
recording mode).

16:9

N

8 To cancel backlight compensation

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

Spot Exposure Control

Use this function when backlight
compensation does not work well, or to adjust
the brightness in the desired spot.

Manual Setting in Function Menu

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

Preparation:

Set the program AE dial to 3 (manual
recording mode).

1

FUNCTION

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
WB
EFFECT

2 Select the desired menu.

For details on each menu, see page 23.

Select

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

AUTO

0

Set

Preparation:

Set the program AE dial to 3 (manual
recording mode).

1 Move twice.

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2 Select the desired spot metering area

frame.

Select

Set

8 To lock the exposure

After you fi nish confi guring the setting,
press and hold the set lever for more than 2
seconds. The

indicator appears.

C

8 To cancel spot exposure control

Move the set lever to ¡ (
the

. indicator disappears.

- ) once so that

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3 Select the desired setting.

Select

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
AUTO

0

Set

Depending on the kind of settings you
select, you can set the value by moving the
set lever to ¡ / ¢ after selecting.

4

FUNCTION

The menu disappears and the indicator for
the set function appears.

8 To return to the previous screen

Move the set lever to £.

8 To exit the screen

Press FUNCTION.

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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the brightness.

WB

Adjusts the white balance
to achieve the optimum
colours for the amount of
light in your surroundings
during recording.

For

! mode

[AUTO] : The brightness is adjusted automatically.
–6 to +6 : Corrects the brightness within this range in increments

of 1. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.

For

# mode

[±0] : The brightness is not adjusted.
–2.0 to +2.0 (EV) : Corrects the brightness within this range in

increments of 1/3EV. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the
value.

8 To lock the exposure

When the menu disappears after you fi nish confi guring the
setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds.
The

[AUTO] : White balance is adjusted automatically.

indicator appears.

C

B MWB : Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the

light source.

1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in
front of the subject so that the white
paper fi lls the screen.

2) Press and hold the set lever until the

B indicator starts blinking then stops

blinking.

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EFFECT

Enables you to record
videos or still images with
special effects.

D FINE : When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
E CLOUD : When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
F HALOGEN : When a video light or similar type of lighting is

used.

[OFF] : No effect is used.

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J SEPIA : The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
K MONOTONE : The image becomes black and white like old

movies.

L CLASSIC FILM* : This effect skips frames to give images of an

old movie atmosphere.

M STROBE* : The image looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

* Not available in

# mode.

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