JVC GZ-MG730 Instruction Manual

GUIDEBOOK

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

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GZ-MG730

Dear Customer

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

For Future Reference:

Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camera) below.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

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

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

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ﬁ re.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufﬁ cient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked ﬂ ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers ﬁ lled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ﬂ ower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ﬁ re or electric shock may be caused.)

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

The battery pack, the camera with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, ﬁ re or the Iike.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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

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

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

Windows® is either registered trademark or

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trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

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Inc.

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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If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union.

JVC Software License Agreement

JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT

TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP

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(1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement,

JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.

(2) You may make one (1) copy of the Program

solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.

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(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,

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(2) You may not copy or use the Program, in

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You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.

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Victor Company of Japan, Limited

NOTE

If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.

CAUTIONS:

Operate this equipment according to the

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operating procedures described in this manual.

Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any

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other CD-ROM to run this software.

Do not attempt to modify this software.

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Changes or modiﬁ cations not approved by

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JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

How to handle a CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror

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

Do not use conventional disc cleaners or

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cleaning spray.

Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

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surface.

Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

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humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

You can ﬁ nd the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http://www.jvcvictor.co.jp/english/global-e.html

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Read This First!

IMAGE SIZE

GAIN

IMAGE QUALITY

BASIC SETTINGS

1 2

4 5

7 8

How to Select an Item Using the Touch Sensor

An example screen in English is used for the guidance below.

Selecting an item from the menu list

(on the menu screen: p. 64)

Q Slide your ﬁ nger up and down on the

sensor.

R Touch the OK button.

NOTE

The cursor moves from 1 to 9 on the index screen when you slide your ﬁ nger on the touch sensor.

Using on-screen buttons

(e.g. during playback: p. 28)

To select an on-screen button appearing

on the left side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on-screen button.

To select an on-screen button appearing at

the bottom of the screen, touch the touch sensor under the on-screen button you want to select.

CAUTION

Touch the sensors with your ﬁ nger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your ﬁ nger nail or with gloves on.

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. (p. 44)

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. (p. 69)

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/

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VF815U/VF823U battery packs.

If the camera is subjected to electrostatic

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discharge, turn the power off before using it again.

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

If a problem occurs when using the

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microSD card, take the card together with the camera 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

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camera is being repaired or inspected. Back 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]. (p. 67)

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

Connect the DV cable ﬁ rst to the device,

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and then to the camera.

Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

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according to the shape of the DV connector.

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories .......................................... 10

How to Use the Everio Dock ........................10

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................11

Preparing the Remote Control ..................... 11

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ...11

Index ...................................................... 12

Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 14

Necessary Settings before Use ........... 16

Charging the Battery Pack ...........................16

Date/Time Setting ........................................ 17

Language Setting ........................................17

Other Settings ....................................... 18

Grip Adjustment ........................................... 18

Lens Cover ..................................................18

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ...... 18

Tripod Mounting ........................................... 18

When Using a microSD Card ......................19

RECORDING

Recording Files ..................................... 20

Video Recording .......................................... 20

Still Image Recording ..................................21

Zooming .......................................................22

Flash ............................................................ 22

Self Timer ....................................................22

Registering Files to Events .......................... 23

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ........................................23

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

Changing the Shutter Speed .......................24

Aperture Priority Setting ..............................24

Program AE ................................................. 25

Backlight Compensation .............................. 25

ND Filter ......................................................25

Manual Setting in Function Menu ................ 26

Playing Back Files ................................ 28

Video/Still Image Playback .......................... 28

File Search Function ....................................29

To Play Back MPG Files .............................. 30

Playback with Special Effects ...................... 30

Watching Images on TV........................ 32

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files ...................................... 33

Deleting/Protecting Files ..............................33

Viewing File Information ..............................34

Changing the Event Registration of Video

Files after Recording ..................................35

Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) ...................36

Playlists ................................................. 38

Creating Playlists ......................................... 38

Playing Back Playlists ..................................39

Other Operations of Playlists ....................... 40

Print Setting .......................................... 41

DPOF Print Setting ...................................... 41

Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ......... 42

COPYING

Copying Files ........................................ 44

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the

Camera ......................................................44

Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from

the Camera ................................................48

Using the Camera to Dub Files from a VCR/

DVD Player ................................................. 49

Copying/Moving Files ..................................50

PC OPERATION

File Backup on a Windows® PC ........... 51

System Requirements .................................51

Software Installation ....................................52

Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............53

File Backup on the PC ................................. 54

File Backup on the PC without Using

Software ..................................................... 55

Other Windows® PC Operations .......... 56

Playing Back Files on the PC ......................56

Creating a DVD-Video ................................. 57

Getting More Use of the Software ...............59

File Backup on a Macintosh® .............. 60

System Requirements .................................60

Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh ...60

File Backup on the Macintosh .....................61

Folder Structure and Extensions ........ 62

Customer Support Information ........... 63

MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings ............... 64

FURTHER INFORMATION

Regarding the Icons in this

Manual

Icon at the top of a page

When there is an icon at the top of a page, it shows whether the page is related to videos or still images.

Page related to videos

Page related to still images

Icon at the subtitle

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Troubleshooting .................................... 69

Warning Indications ............................. 72

Cleaning ................................................ 73

Speciﬁ cations ....................................... 74

Cautions ................................................ 77

Terms ..................................................... 80

For video mode only

For still images mode only

On-screen function guide

The on-screen function guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen during menu display, etc.

BASIC SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DROP DETECTION

REMOTE

DEMO MODE

SELECT LANGUAGE

GETTING STARTED

Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V18U/14U

Shoulder Strap

(p. 11)

Everio Dock

CU-VC6U (see below)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

CD-ROM

(p. 52)

Core Filter

(Large and small)

(p. 11)

Audio/Video Cable USB Cable

Remote Control Unit

RM-V751U (p. 11)

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

S-Video Jack

AV Jack

DC Jack

(p. 42, 44, 53 and 60)

Lithium Battery

CR2025

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit.

DV Jack

USB Jack

NOTE

For the connection using the S-Video jack and DV jack, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable are needed. 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 playback quality on TV. (p. 32)

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When dubbing ﬁ les from the camera with a VCR/DVD recorder (p. 48), using the DV cable

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enables even higher dubbing quality. Operation using the DV cable is not guaranteed on all devices.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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 in place.

Buckle

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Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

Eyelet

Strap Guide

Preparing the Remote Control

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

Effective Beam Distance To Reinsert the Battery

Remote Sensor

Effective distance: 5 m (16 ft)

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)

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable and DC cord

Attach the core ﬁ lter (large size) to the USB cable. Also, attach the core ﬁ lter (small size) to the DC cord. The core ﬁ lter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core ﬁ lter to the camera.

Release the stopper.

3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once.

Index

NOTES

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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• Power-linked operation

You can also turn the camera on/off by

opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode.

Be careful not to cover 6, 7, 8 and :

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during shooting.

Camera

! Touch Sensor (p. 6) # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (p. 15) $ Menu Button [MENU] % Power Button [POWER]

(You can turn off the camera by pressing and holding this button.)

& Speaker ( Playback/Recording Mode Switching

Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (p. 20)

) Access Lamp [ACCESS]

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

* Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]

(Blinks when you charge the battery.)

+ Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD] (p. 45)/

Title Button [TITLE] (p. 39)

, Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]

(p. 52)/Information Button [INFO] (p. 34)

- ND Filter Button [

Self Timer Button [z] (p. 22)

. Program AE Dial (p. 25) / Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

(p. 21)

0 Zoom Lever [W

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

1 Mode Switch [ 2 Video Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP] (p. 20)

3 Audio/Video Jack [AV] 4 DC Jack [DC] (p. 16)

F/G

7 , T

!, #

] (p. 25)/

] (p. 22)/

]

Remote Control

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

(Zoom in/out during playback.)

S Up Button

Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (p. 28)

T Skip Backward Button U Left Button

V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button (p. 38) X START/STOP Button Y SNAPSHOT Button (p. 21) Z INFO Button (p. 34)

a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button

Rotate Button (clockwise) (p. 28)

f INDEX Button g DISP Button

NOTE

You can move the zooming area with the up/ down/left/right button during zoom in playback mode.

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5 USB Jack [ 6 Flash (p. 22) 7 Camera Sensor/Remote Sensor (p. 11) 8 Lens/Lens Cover (p. 18) 9 Lens Cover Switch [ : Stereo Microphone

; microSD Card Slot (p. 19) < Stud Hole (p. 18) = Tripod Mounting Socket (p. 18) > Battery Release Button [BATT.] (p. 16) ? Battery Pack Mount (p. 16) @ Grip Strap (p. 18)

] (p. 42, 44, 53 and 60)

] (p. 18)

=, >

Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

1/4000

F5.6

200X

APR. 8. 2008 12:13PM

HDD

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator

: Auto Mode

: Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator (p. 27) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (p. 27) %

F : White Balance Indicator (p. 27) H : Program AE Mode Indicator (p. 25)

: Color Mode Indicator (p. 64)

& Zoom Indicator (p. 22)

( Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (p. 65)

) Selected Medium Indicator (p. 66) * Drop Detection Indicator

(Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) (p. 66)

+ Battery Indicator (p. 72) , Date/Time (p. 17)

- Shutter Speed (p. 24) . ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator (p. 26)

. : Photometry Area Control Indicator

(p. 27)

C : Iris Lock Indicator (p. 26, 27)

/ Backlight Compensation Indicator (p. 25) 0 Aperture Value (F-number) (p. 24) 1 Approximate Zoom Ratio (p. 22)

2 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (p. 26)

During Video Recording Only

[

]

5h56m

0:04:01

REC

! Mode Indicator (p. 20) # ND Filter Indicator (p. 25) $ AV/S-Video Input Jack Indicator (p. 65) % Picture Quality: (p. 64)

(ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

& Remaining Time (p. 20, 75)

( MREC: (Appears during recording.) (p. 20)

: (Appears during record-standby

mode.)

) Wind Cut Indicator (p. 65) * Counter + Event Indicator (p. 23)

During Still Image Recording Only

100

2592

FINE

[

9999

]

PHOTO

! Mode Indicator (p. 21) # ISO Sensitivity (GAIN) : When set to

[AUTO], there is no indication (p. 65)

$ Focus Indicator (p. 26) % Image Size (p. 64) & Flash Mode Indicator (p. 22)

( Picture Quality: FINE (ﬁ ne) or STD

(standard) (p. 64)

) Remaining Number of Shots (p. 75) * Shooting Indicator (p. 21) + Shutter Mode Indicator (p. 64) , Self-Timer Recording Indicator (p. 22)

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

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9:55:01

HDD

APR. 8. 2008 12:13PM

! Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator (p. 30) $ Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (p. 31) %

: Playlist Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a playlist.) (p. 39)

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: Event Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video ﬁ le from the event search.) (p. 29)

¨©

: Date Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video ﬁ le from the date search.) (p. 29)

& Picture Quality: (p. 23, 64)

(ULTRA FINE),

(FINE),

(NORMAL),

(ECONOMY)

( Counter ) Playback Mode (p. 28)

: Playback

: Pause

: Forward Search

: Reverse Search

G: Forward Slow-Motion E: Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

* Selected Medium Indicator (p. 66) + Volume Level Indicator , Battery Indicator (p. 72)

101-0098

HDD

APR. 8. 2008 12:13PM

! Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator (p. 30) $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator (p. 28) & Selected Medium Indicator (p. 66)

( Battery Indicator (p. 72) ) Date/Time (p. 17)

Switching indication modes on LCD monitor

Each time you touch the DISP button, indications on LCD monitor switch as shown below;

In recording mode: All indications/Indications for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/ No indications

- Date/Time (p. 17)

Necessary Settings before Use

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

Charging the Battery Pack

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

Attach the battery pack.

Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place.

Bottom of the Camera

Connect the AC adapter.

DC Jack

To detach the battery pack

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

To check the remaining battery power

See page 18.

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.

AC Adapter

You can also connect the AC adapter using

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the Everio dock connector. (p. 10)

The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate

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charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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

To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds.

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

If you do not select within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. In such case, press the POWER button and turn the camera on again.

Set the date and time.

DATE TIME

2007

JAN 31

11AM07

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

Touch the MENU button.

Select [BASIC SETTINGS].

IMAGE QUALITY

IMAGE SIZE

GAIN

BASIC SETTINGS

Select [LANGUAGE].

BASIC SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DROP DETECTION

REMOTE

DEMO MODE

SELECT LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

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

Touch the OK button to ﬁ nish.

To change the date and time

1) Touch the MENU button.

2) Select [BASIC SETTINGS], and then [CLOCK ADJUST].

3) Set the date and time.

To return to the previous screen

Select

To quit the screen

Touch the MENU button.

You have now ﬁ nished conﬁ guring the necessary settings.

To use the camera right away

See page 20.

To conﬁ gure other settings

See page 18.

Select the desired language.

To return to the previous screen

Select

To quit the screen

Touch the MENU button.

BASIC SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DROP DETECTION

REMOTE

DEMO MODE

Other Settings

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

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.

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation:

Attach the battery pack.

•

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select recording mode.

For ! mode: Press the INFO button twice or the INFO button and then select For

# mode:

Press the INFO button.

DIRECT

BACK UP

INFO

;

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIME

min

QUIT

NOTES

If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,

•

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

The recordable time display should only be

•

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

Tripod Mounting

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

Bottom of the Camera

NOTE

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

To return to the normal screen

Press the INFO button again.

When Using a microSD Card

If you want to record to a microSD card, the following three operations need to be performed.

Operations are certiﬁ ed on the following

•

microSD cards. Video recording: Class 4 or higher compatible microSDHC card (4 GB) Still image recording: Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP microSD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or microSDHC card (4 GB)

If other media are used, they may fail to

•

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

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

•

Cards used to record video on this camera

•

cannot be played back on other devices.

NOTES

Insert and remove the microSD card only

•

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

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse

•

side of the label.

R Change the recording medium

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

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. (p. 66)

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Q Insert a microSD card

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

Open the microSD card cover.

Bottom of the Camera

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge ﬁ rst.

Clipped Edge

Close the microSD card cover.

To remove a microSD card

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

S Format a microSD card when using it

for the ﬁ rst time

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

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. (p. 67)

REC

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RECORDING

Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

Approximate remaining time for recording appears.

L To stop recording

Press the START/STOP button again.

L To view the video you just recorded

Select

A during pause.

During the preview, you can delete the video by selecting

L To change the aspect ratio of the image

(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (p.

65)

L To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (p.

64)

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. (AUTO POWER OFF: p. 67)

Video ﬁ les are given the names MOV001.MOD to MOV009.MOD, MOV00A.MOD to MOV00F.MOD,

•

and MOV010.MOD in order of recording.

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

•

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

•

This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. This camera is not

•

compatible with other digital video formats.

Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the driving sound (hum) of

•

the hard disk may be recorded.

L To reduce the amount of light

Press the ND Filter [

F/G] button. (p. 25)

Still Image Recording

[

Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

Slide the mode switch to select

# (still image) mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway.

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

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FINE

L To view the image you just recorded

Select

A after shooting.

During the preview, you can delete the image by selecting

Press the SNAPSHOT button fully to take the photo/picture.

[9999]

FINE

L To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (p.

64)

L To record still images continuously

Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE]. (p.

64)

L To record using the timer

Press the Self Timer [z] button. (p. 22)

NOTES

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.

•

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

•

conserve power. (AUTO POWER OFF: p. 67)

Recording Files (Continued)

Zooming

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select recording mode.

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)

! mode # mode

40X 10X

L To change the maximum zoom ratio (for

! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (p. 65)

NOTE

Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.

Flash

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select # mode.

•

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select recording mode.

Touch the MENU button.

Select [FLASH].

Select the desired setting.

The ﬂ ash ﬁ res automatically.

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

The ﬂ ash ﬁ res regardless of the shooting condition.

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

Disables this function.

Self Timer

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select # mode.

•

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select recording mode.

Press.

Each time you press the button, you can select the self timer for 10 seconds or 2 seconds.

NOTE

You can conﬁ rm the countdown on the camera screen.

Registering Files to Events

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 three different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select recording mode.

Touch the MENU button.

Select [REGISTER EVENT].

COLOR MODE

VIDEO QUALITY

GAIN UP

Select the event that you want to register the ﬁ le to.

To select a different destination, select

•

[SORT].

To cancel the event registration, select

•

[CANCEL].

VACATION 1

Checking the Remaining Space

on the Recording Media

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select recording mode.

Press the INFO button.

DIRECT

BACK UP

INFO

MAX RECORDING TIME

SET

SELECT

HDD

FREE USED

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

B : ULTRA FINE, C : FINE, D : NORMAL, E : ECONOMY).

L To change the picture quality

1) Select the desired picture quality.

2) Touch the OK button.

L To return to the normal screen

Select

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QUITSORT

The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

L To search a ﬁ le by the event

See page 29.

NOTE

Once you 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.

16:9

1/60

Manual Recording

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

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.

Set the program AE dial to “S”.

2 Select the desired setting.

! mode: 1/2 to 1/4000 # mode: 1/2 to 1/500*

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

L To cancel the shutter speed setting

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

NOTE

It is recommended to use the tripod (p. 18) when recording with a slow shutter speed.

Aperture Priority Setting

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

Set the program AE dial to “A”.

F3.5

2 Select the desired setting.

! mode: F3.5 to F16 # mode: F3.5 to F6.3

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.

L 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.

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