JVC GZMG57AA User Manual

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG57E/EK

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

EDITING/PRINTING

DUBBING

MENU SETTINGS

FURTHER INFORMATION

18 22

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

墌 pg. 55)

Dear Customer,

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

LYT1617-001A

2 EN Major Features

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

● To record videos (墌 pg. 18)

● To playback videos (墌 pg. 28)

● To record still images (墌 pg. 22)

● To playback still images (墌 pg. 32)

Auto/Manual Recording Mode

SD Memory Card

You can also record onto SD cards.

“When Using an SD Card” (墌 pg. 17)

DVD Creation Function

(墌 pg. 49)

Video Event Registration

(墌 pg. 19)

You can record without using any complicated operations in Auto recording mode. Manual recording mode, on the other hand, enables you to use special effects and make manual adjustments to record videos that are even more vivid.

“To change to manual recording mode” (墌 pg. 24)

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

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

Editing Files on Your PC

(墌 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE)

Direct Printing

(墌 pg. 48)

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.

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

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

EN 3

Please read the following instructions before using the camera.

Make a backup of important recorded data

It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (墌 pg. 49)

Make a trial recording

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

Check the compatibility of recording media

● The SD cards that are guaranteed to work with

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

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

● MultiMediaCards are not supported.

Format recording medium before use

Before using this camera, format the built-in hard disk or SD cards. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. (墌 pg. 41)

Make sure you hold the camera correctly during recording

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

When a certain length of time passes without operation

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

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

Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly

This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, reset the camera. (墌 pg. 60)

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

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

Precautions on handling batteries

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

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

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

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

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

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

INFORMATION

Video recording (with sound) that was made especially for demonstration at shops might be remaining on the hard disk of the camera that you have purchased. To delete this video file, please refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 38)/“Formatting a Recording Medium” (墌 pg. 41).

4 EN 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.

NOTES:

● The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount.

●

● The rating information and safety caution of the AC

adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

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

● Dispose of used battery promptly.

● Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

●

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.)

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.

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.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

EN 5

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 endof-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 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 information

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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

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

Trademarks

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

●

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

6 EN Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories .......................................................8

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................9

Attaching the Lens Cap ...................................9

Attaching the Core Filter .................................9

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

Indications on LCD Monitor ...............................12

Necessary Settings before Use .........................14

Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery

Pack) .............................................................14

Language Setting ..........................................15

Date/Time Setting .........................................15

Other Settings .................................................16

Grip Adjustment ............................................16

Tripod Mounting ............................................16

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

When Using an SD Card ...............................17

RECORDING

Video

Video Recording ..............................................18

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

Zooming ........................................................20

Changing the Screen Size ............................20

LED Light ......................................................20

Deleting a File ...............................................21

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ...........................................21

Still image

Still Image Recording .......................................22

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

Continuous Shooting .....................................23

LED Light ......................................................23

Deleting a File ...............................................23

Video / Still image

Manual Recording ............................................24

Manual Setting in MSET Menu .....................24

Nightscope ....................................................27

Backlight Compensation ...............................27

Spot Exposure Control ..................................27

PLAYBACK

Video

Video Playback ...............................................28

Various Operations during Playback ............29

File Search Function .....................................30

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

Event Screen ............................................31

To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder ......31

Deleting a Video File ....................................31

Still image

Still Image Playback ........................................32

File Search Function .....................................32

Slide Show .................................................... 33

Image Rotation .............................................33

Playback Zoom .............................................33

Deleting a Still Image File .............................33

Video / Still image

Watching Images on TV/Remote Control ..........34

Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder ........34

Playback on TV ............................................34

Playback Using the Remote Control .............35

Playback with Special Effects ...........................36

EDITING/PRINTING

Video / Still image

Managing Files ................................................38

Deleting Files ................................................38

Viewing File Information ...............................39

Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure ....... 40

Formatting a Recording Medium .................. 41

Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ................42

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

Changing the Event Registration of Video Files

after Recording .............................................43

EN 7

Video

Playlists .........................................................44

Creating Playlists ..........................................44

Playing Back Playlists ...................................46

Other Operations of Playlists ........................46

Still image

Print Setting ...................................................47

DPOF Print Setting .......................................47

Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ...........48

DUBBING

Video

Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs .....................49

Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Creation

Function) .......................................................49

Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing ..... 52

Still image

Copying/Moving Still Image Files .....................53

MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings .............................54

Common Menus for All Modes ..................... 55

Video Recording Menus ...............................57

Video Playback Menus .................................58

Still Image Recording Menus ........................59

Still Image Playback Menus ..........................59

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting ..............................................60

Warning Indications .........................................64

Cleaning the Camera ........................................66

Cautions .........................................................67

Specifications ..................................................70

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

Regarding This Manual

Button operations

● Button operations are illustrated as shown below.

ex.)

● Regarding the control lever (墌 pg. 11)

There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/ down/left/right, or pressing down the lever. They are described and illustrated as shown below. ex.)

1) Move the control lever downward:

Press .

2) Press down the control lever:

Press 49.

3) Operate 1) and 2) continuously:

Press / / /

Select

to select, then press

49.

Set

Icons at the top of pages

tion playback

Backward

Forward

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

Page related to videos

Page related to still images

Page common to videos and still images

8 EN Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V14E or AP-V17E

Audio/Video Cable USB Cable

(墌 SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION AND

USB CONNECTION

GUIDE)

CD-ROM Remote Control Unit

RM-V750U (墌 pg. 35)

Power Cord

(for AP-V14E only)

Shoulder Strap

(墌 pg. 9)

Lithium Battery

CR2025 (for remote

control unit)

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit at

time of shipment.

Lens Cap (墌 pg. 9)

Core Filter (墌 pg. 9)

NOTE:

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

Battery Pack

BN-VF707U

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

EN 9

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

Eyelet

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

Strap Guide

Buckle

Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

Attaching the Lens Cap

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

Place here during recording.

Attaching the Core Filter

Attach the core filter to the DC cord. The core filter reduces interference.

Attachment position (墌 right)

AC Adapter

DC Cord

GETTING STARTED

Release the stopper.

Core Filter

3 cm

Wind once.

10 EN Index

17 18 19

2423

How to open the LCD monitor

Push and open the LCD monitor fully.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

Power-linked operation

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

EN 11

Controls

a Power Switch [OFF, , ] (墌 pg. 14) b Lock Button (墌 pg. 14) c Zoom Lever [W /T ] (墌 pg. 20)

Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (墌 pg. 28)

d Light Button [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 20, 23)/

Information Button [INFO] (墌 pg. 39)

e Mode Switch [MODE] (墌 pg. 18, 22, 28, 32) f Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO]

(墌 pg. 24)

g Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 54) h Delete Button [ ] (墌 pg. 21) i Recording Start/Stop Button [REC/SNAP]

(墌 pg. 18, 22)

j Control Lever

: Reverse Skip (墌 pg. 29)/Up/Backlight

Compensation [ ] (墌 pg. 27)/Spot Exposure Control [ ] (墌 pg. 27)

:Forward Skip (墌 pg. 29)/Down/Manual

Set [ ] (墌 pg. 24)

: Reverse Search [3] (墌 pg. 29)/Left/

Nightscope [NIGHT] (墌 pg. 27)

: Forward Search [ 5] (墌 pg. 29)/Right/

Switch Screen Size (16:9/4:3) [16:9] (墌 pg. 20)

Press down: Play/Pause (49)

(墌 pg. 28, 32)

k Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 30)/Remaining

Space Button [ ] (墌 pg. 21)/Data Battery Button [ ] (墌 pg. 16)

l Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 pg. 14)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

M S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 34) N Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [ ]

(墌 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE)

P DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 14)

Indicators

Q Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]

(墌 pg. 14)

R Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks

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

S Auto Lamp [AUTO] (Lights up in Auto

recording mode. Also lights up when connecting to a DVD burner [sold separately].) (墌 pg. 49)

Other Parts

T Reset Button [RESET] (墌 pg. 60) U Speaker (墌 pg. 28) V Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 14) W Camera Sensor

Remote Sensor (墌 pg. 35)

X Lens Y Stereo Microphone a LED Light (墌 pg. 20, 23) b Grip Strap (墌 pg. 16) c SD Card Cover [OPEN] (墌 pg. 17) d Stud Hole (墌 pg. 16) e Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 16)

TTENTION:

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

shooting.

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

GETTING STARTED

12 EN Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

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a Selected Operation Mode Indicator

(墌 pg. 24)

: Auto Mode : Manual Mode

b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 57, 59) c Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 20, 23) d Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 20, 23) e Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 25) f White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 25) g Brightness Control Indicator (墌 pg. 56) h Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 64) i Date/Time (墌 pg. 56) j Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 17, 56) k Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) (墌 pg. 55)

l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(墌 pg. 25)

m Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 26) n Program AE Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 26)/

: Nightscope Indicator (墌 pg. 27)

o Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 26) p LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 20, 23) q ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 25)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

(墌 pg. 27)

: Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(墌 pg. 27)

During Video Recording Only

16:9

a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 18) b Screen Size Indicator (墌 pg. 20) c Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 57) d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]

(normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 57)

e Remaining Time (墌 pg. 18, 71) f Counter (墌 pg. 56) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.)

(墌 pg. 18) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.)

h Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator

(墌 pg. 57)

[0h56m]

During Still Image Recording Only

640

FINE

PHOTO

a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 22) b Focus Indicator (墌 pg. 22) c Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x

768), 640 (640 x 480) (墌 pg. 59)

d Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD

(standard) (墌 pg. 59)

e Remaining Number of Shots (墌 pg. 71) f : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator

(墌 pg. 23)

g Shooting Indicator (墌 pg. 22) h Self-Timer Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 59)

EN 13

During Video Playback

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2006

a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 28) b : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears

when playing back a playlist. 墌 pg. 46)

: Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the event search. 墌 pg. 31)

: Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the date search. 墌 pg. 30)

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

(normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 57)

d Playback Mode (墌 pg. 29)

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. 56) f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 64) h Date/Time (墌 pg. 56) i Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 17, 56) j Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) (墌 pg. 55)

k Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 36) l Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 36)

During Still Image Playback

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2006

a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 32) b Folder/File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator (墌 pg. 33) d Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 64) e Date/Time (墌 pg. 56) f Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 17, 56) g Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) (墌 pg. 55)

h Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 36)

GETTING STARTED

14 EN

Necessary Settings before Use

Be sure to configure the following three settings before use.

Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery Pack)

Set the power switch to OFF.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power off

Playback

Recording

Lock button

Attach the battery pack.

Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place.

Bottom of the Camera

Controls in this section

Power/Charge Lamp

Power Switch

BATT.

Charge the battery pack by connecting to the AC adapter.

Open the cover.

DC Connector

To AC O u tlet (110V to 240V)

AC Adapter (ex. AP-V17E)*

* If the provided AC adapter is AP-V14E,

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

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

● When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the AC adapter (or the power cord) from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

To detach the battery pack

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

To check the remaining battery power (墌 pg. 16)

Required charging / recording time

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF707U

(Provided)

BN-VF714U 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF733U 5 hr. 40 min.

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

1 hr. 30 min.

Recording

time

1 hr. 10 min.

(1 hr. 5 min.)

2 hr. 25 min.

(2 hr. 20 min.)

5 hr. 50 min.

(5 hr. 30 min.)

INDEX

/ /// 49

NOTE:

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

EN 15

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed. (墌 pg. 56)

Open the LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 10)

Set the power switch to or .

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Powe r o ff

Playback Recording

Lock button

Select [DATE/DISPLAY].

Select

Set

Select [LANGUAGE].

Select

Set

Select the desired language.

Select

Set

CAMERA SETTING

BASIC SETTING

REC MEDIA SETTING

DATE/DISPLAY

QUALITY

WIND CUT

DATE/TIME

SCENE COUNTER

LANGUAGE

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE DISPLAY ORDER

ENGLISH

Date/Time Setting

The recording start date/time is recorded on the video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO. (墌 pg. 28, 32) In addition, you can find the desired file from the date index screen. (墌 pg. 30)

After performing step 1-4 in “Language Setting” (墌 pg. 15)

Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

Select

Set

Set the date and time.

Select

Set

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE TIME

11 07:

2006

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

You have now finished configuring the necessary settings.

To use the camera right away

To record videos (墌 pg. 18) To record still images (墌 pg. 22)

To configure other settings (墌 pg. 16)

GETTING STARTED

16 EN Other Settings

Check which buttons to use in the illustration of “Controls in this section” on page 14.

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

Tripod Mounting

Bottom of the Camera

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

NOTE:

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

Data Battery System

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

When the battery is attached

Set the power switch to OFF.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power off

Playback

Recording

Lock button

NOTES:

● 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.

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

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

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

MAX TIME

min

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When Using an SD Card

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

NOTE:

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

Insert an SD card

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

Open the SD card cover.

Bottom of the Camera

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first.

Clipped Edge

Change the recording medium

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to or .

Select [REC MEDIA SETTING].

Select

DIS

CAMERA SETTING

BASIC SETTING

REC MEDIA SETTING

DATE/DISPLAY

QUALITY

Set

Select [VIDEO MODE] or [IMAGE MODE].

Select

Set

Select [SD].

Select

Set

COPY/MOVE

NO. RESET

VIDEO MODE

IMAGE MODE

FORMAT

CLEAN UP

HDD

GETTING STARTED

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

Close the SD card cover.

To remove an SD card

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

To change the recording medium back to the HDD

Select [HDD] in step 4.

Format an SD card when using it for the first time

This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card. For details on how to format an SD card, see “Formatting a Recording Medium” (墌 pg. 41).

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

Set the power switch to .

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Powe r off

Playback

Recording

Lock button

LIGHT/INFO

Zoom Lever

Set the MODE switch to .

: Video mode

: Still image mode

● The camera is programmed to record videos on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 17.

Press the REC/SNAP button

INDEX

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to start recording.

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● Approximate remaining time for recording appears.

To stop recording Press the REC/SNAP button again.

To change the picture quality (墌 pg. 57) To register a file to an event (墌 pg. 19)

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NOTES:

● By default, the camera is set to record videos in 4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see “Changing the Screen Size” (墌 pg. 20).

● If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on using the battery pack, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to or . When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming.

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

● If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder, which is for regular videos. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see “To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder” (墌 pg. 31).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registering Files to Events

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

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to .

● Set the MODE switch to .

Select [REGISTER EVENT].

Select

Set

Select [ON/SELECT].

Select

Set

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

Select

Set

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

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

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

To search by event for a file to play back (墌 pg. 31)

NOTE:

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

SELECT EVENT

VACATION

NEXT PAGENON SECTION

1/3

RECORDING

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Zooming

While recording

Zoom out

W: Wide angle

● You can zoom in up to 15x by using the optical zoom.

● 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

Optical zoom (up to 15x)

Digital zoom (up to 700x)

Zoom in

T: Telephoto

pg. 57)

700151

NOTES:

● 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. 57)

Changing the Screen Size

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

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to .

● Set the MODE switch to .

TTENTION:

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

NOTES:

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

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

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

LED Light

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

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to .

● Set the MODE switch to .

16:9

Each time you press the button, setting changes.

The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions.

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

display

Disables this function.

Each press switches the screen size.

16:9

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Deleting a File

The file most recently recorded will be deleted.

After the recording is finished

DELETE?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

Select [EXECUTE].

Select

Set

NOTE:

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

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to .

● Set the MODE switch to .

Example: When checking the HDD space

MAX RECORDING TIME

FREE USED

The maximum recording time is displayed for each picture quality mode, and the remaining space is indicated by a pie chart.

Displayed picture quality mode

: ULTRA FINE : FINE : NORMAL : ECONOMY

For details on the picture quality, see page 71.

To return to the normal screen

Press the button again.

RECORDING

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

Set the power switch to .

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Powe r off

Playback

Recording

Lock button

Zoom Lever

LIGHT/INFO

Set the MODE switch to .

: Video mode

: Still image mode

● The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 17.

Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.

FINE

PHOTO

The PHOTO indicator appears during recording.

● To check how the image looks before

recording, press the REC/SNAP button halfway and hold. The indicator appears and becomes green when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release the REC/SNAP button. To record it on the recording medium, press the REC/SNAP button fully.

To change the picture quality (墌 pg. 59)

NOTES:

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

● If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on using the battery pack, it turns itself off

automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to or . When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming.

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Zooming

While recording

Zoom out

W: Wide angle

● You can zoom up to 15x by using the optical zoom.

● Digital zoom (墌 pg. 20) is not available.

Zoom in

T: Telephoto

Continuous Shooting

If the continuous shooting mode is set to on, keeping the REC/SNAP button pressed in step 3 (墌 pg. 22) provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 0.3 seconds)

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to .

● Set the MODE switch to .

Set the [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 59)

FINE

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

● The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly.

The indicator appears.

LED Light

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

Preparation:

● Set the power switch to .

● Set the MODE switch to .

Each time you press the button, setting changes.

The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions.

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

display

Disables this function.

Deleting a File

The file most recently recorded will be deleted.

After the recording is finished

DELETE?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

Select [EXECUTE].

Select

Set

RECORDING

NOTE:

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

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Manual Recording

About manual recording mode

This mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness manually. You need to switch to this mode because auto recording mode, which adjusts these settings automatically, is selected by default.

To change to manual recording mode Preparation:

● Set the power switch to .

● Select the file type (video or still image) using

the MODE switch.

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Press twice.

The indicator appears.

To return to the auto recording mode

Press the AUTO button so that the indicator appears.

Controls in this section

Power Switch

MODE Switch

Manual Setting in MSET Menu

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

After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (墌 pg. 24)

Select the desired menu.

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AUTO

[0h56m]

AUTO

OFFEFOFF

AUTO

S.SP

P.AE

Select

Set

For details on each menu, see pages 25 and

26.

Select the desired setting.

Depending on the kind of settings you select, you can set the value with / after

AUTO

S.SP

AUTO

S.SP

selecting.

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

AUTO

MSET Menu

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Menus

AE (Manual Exposure)

Adjusts the brightness.

AF (Manual Focus)

Adjusts the focus.

WB (White Balance)

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

Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset)

For video recording

[AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. –6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1.

Use / to set the value.

For still image recording

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

increments of 1/3EV. Use / to set the value.

To lock the exposure

When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the setting, press and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator appears.

[AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically. : Adjusts the focus manually. Use / to set the focus.

(When zooming, the subject will not go out of focus if you adjust the focus at the telephoto (T) side before zooming to the wide-angle (W) side.)

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light

source.

1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust the

White paper

zoom, or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

2) Press and hold 49 until the indicator starts blinking then stops blinking.

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.

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MSET Menu (Continued)

Menus

S.SP (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.

P. A E (Program AE)

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

EF (Effect)

You can record videos or still images with special effects.

Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset)

[AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. 1/2 to 1/4000 (For video recording) / 1/2 to 1/500 (For still image recording):

The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Use / to set the value.

NOTE:

It is recommended to use the tripod (墌 pg. 16) when recording with a slow shutter speed.

[OFF]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.

SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly. SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when

shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.

SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear

too bright.

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.

[OFF]: No effect is used.

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

movies.

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

movie atmosphere.

STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

* Not available for still image recording.

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Nightscope

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2 to 1/30 seconds. It enables recording with low light levels in dim locations.

After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (墌 pg. 24)

16:9

The indicator appears.

To cancel nightscope

Press (NIGHT) so that the indicator disappears.

NOTE:

It is recommended to use the tripod (墌 pg. 16) when recording with a slow shutter speed.

Backlight Compensation

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

After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (墌 pg. 24)

Spot Exposure Control

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

After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (墌 pg. 24)

Press twice.

The indicator appears.

Select the desired spot metering area frame.

Select

Set

To lock the exposure

After you finish configuring the setting, press and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator appears.

To cancel spot exposure control

Press ( ) once so that the indicator disappears.

16:9

[0h56m]

RECORDING

16:9

The indicator appears.

To cancel backlight compensation

Press ( ) twice so that the indicator disappears.

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Set the power switch to .

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

Power o ff

Playback

Recording

Lock button

Zoom Lever/Speaker

LIGHT/INFO

Volume Control

Set the MODE switch to .

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● To change the medium to be played back, see page 17.

: Video mode

: Still image mode

Index screen for videos

Press / / / to select the

desired file, then press

Select

Set

● To pause playback, press 49 again.

INDEX

To return to the index screen Press INDEX when playback is paused.

To adjust the speaker volume

During playback, slide the speaker volume control towards + to turn the volume up, or towards – to turn the volume down.

To turn the date display on/off

Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 56)

To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused. (墌 pg. 39)

NOTES:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 34)

● At the junctions between scenes, the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted.

However, this is not a malfunction.

● 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.

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Various Operations during Playback

To resume normal playback, press 49.

Still playback (Pause)

Search playback

Backward

Forward

● Pressing / repeatedly increases the search speed. (–60x to +60x)

Locating the start point of the file or skipping the file

Backward

Forward

Frame-by-frame playback

While playback is paused

Backward

Forward

Slow motion playback

While playback is paused

Press and hold.

Backward

Forward

Playback zoom

You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.

While playback is paused

Full view of the image

The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area.

● Press / / / to move to the magnified area you want to view.

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

PLAYBACK

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

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