JVC GZ-MG730, GZ-MG530 User Guide

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INSTRUCTIONS

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

LYT1862-001A

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GZ-MG730 GZ-MG530

E/EK

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.

Easy Start Guide

Preparation

Q Attach the battery pack R Open the lens

CAUTION

Charge the battery pack before use. (p. 14)

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Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other

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battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.

BATT.

Video recording

CAUTION

Before recording an important scene,

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it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.

Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode

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ﬁ rst.

Q Select ! (video) mode

cover

ACCESS

POWER /CHARGE

Playing back

Q Select ! (video) mode R Select playback (PLAY)

mode to display thumbnails on the screen

ACCESS

POWER /CHARGE

CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your ﬁ nger. The sensors do not function if you touch

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

them with your ﬁ nger nail or with gloves on.

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S Open the LCD monitor

The camera turns on automatically.

R Select recording (REC)

mode

[5h56m]

T When [SET DATE/TIME!]

appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds

Set the date and time (p. 14)

(p. 6)

S Press the START/STOP button

to start recording

S Select the desired ﬁ le using the

touch sensor. And then touch the OK button to start playback.

To stop playback

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Select

To view images on TV (p. 19)

Don’t forget to make copies after

recording!

To copy ﬁ les onto DVD discs. (p. 22)

Safety Precautions

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

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

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

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

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

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

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

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

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

When you are not using the AC adapter for a

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

NOTES:

• The rating plate and safety caution are on the 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 ﬁ re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁ re if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁ re.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

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

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 sunshine, ﬁ re or the Iike.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION:

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

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

Battery

Products

[European Union]

These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the products should be handed over to the applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as well as batteries for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help to prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of these products. For more information about collection points and recycling of these products, please contact your local municipal ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

[Business users]

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

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

Notice:

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

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

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

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

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON’T remove any ﬁ xed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is speciﬁ cally stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for inﬁ rm or handicapped people. DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER ﬁ x legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always ﬁ t the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the ﬁ xings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

NEVER let anyone especially children push

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anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

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

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

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

Trademarks

Manufactured under licence 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 Inc.

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Other product and company names included

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

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How to Select an Item Using the

IMAGE SIZE

GAIN

IMAGE QUALITY

BASIC SETTINGS

Touch Sensor

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

Selecting an item from the menu list

(on the menu screen)

Q Slide your ﬁ nger up and down on the

sensor.

R Touch the OK button.

Using on-screen buttons

(e.g. during playback: p. 18)

NOTE

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

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.

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.

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. 22)

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. 33)

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] from the MENU.

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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GETTING STARTED

Accessories ............................................ 9

How to Use the Everio Dock ..........................9

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable

and DC cord .................................................9

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

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

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

Charging the Battery Pack ...........................14

Date/Time Setting ........................................14

Other Settings ....................................... 15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................15

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ......15

Preparing the Remote Control* ...................15

RECORDING

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

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

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

Playing Back Files ................................ 18

Video/Still Image Playback .......................... 18

Watching Images on TV........................ 19

EDITING/COPYING

Managing Files ...................................... 20

Deleting/Protecting Files ..............................20

Copying Files ........................................ 22

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the

Camera ......................................................22

PC OPERATION

File Backup on a Windows® PC ........... 23

System Requirements .................................23

Software Installation ....................................24

Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............25

File Backup on the PC .................................26

File Backup on the PC without Using

Software ..................................................... 27

Other Windows® PC Operations .......... 28

Getting More Use of the Software ...............28

Folder Structure and Extensions ........ 29

File Backup on a Macintosh

System Requirements .................................30

Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh ...30

File Backup on the Macintosh .....................31

.............. 30

Customer Support Information ........... 32

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting .................................... 33

Cleaning ................................................ 35

Warning Indications ............................. 36

Speciﬁ cations ....................................... 37

Cautions ................................................ 40

Terms ..................................................... 44

Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM.

In order to view the GUIDEBOOK, Adobe

must be installed.

Reader

Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site:

Adobe http://www.adobe.com/

NOTE

Select your desired language with a single click.

The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.

Acrobat® ReaderTM or Adobe®

Accessories

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Shoulder Strap

(p. 15)

Everio Dock

CU-VC6E (see below)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

CD-ROM

(p. 26)

Audio/Video Cable USB Cable

Remote Control Unit

RM-V751U (p. 15)

(p. 22, 27 and 29)

Lithium Battery

CR2025

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit.

Core Filter (x 2)

(see below)

NOTE

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

AC Adapter

AP-V14E/19E

Power Cord

(for AP-V14E only)

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-Video jack and DV jack, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable are needed. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core ﬁ lter to the camera. The core ﬁ lter reduces interference.

• The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher playback quality on TV. (p. 19)

• When dubbing ﬁ les from the camera with a VCR/DVD recorder, using the DV cable enables even higher dubbing quality.

S-Video Jack

AV Jack

DC Jack

DV Jack

USB Jack

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable and DC cord

Attach the core ﬁ lter to the USB cable. Also, attach the core ﬁ lter 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

USB cable: Wind once . DC cord: Wind twice.

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. 22)/

Title Button [TITLE]

, Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]

/Information Button [INFO] (p. 15)

- ND Filter Button [

Self Timer Button [z]

. Program AE Dial / Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

(p. 17)

0 Zoom Lever [W

Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (p. 18)

1 Mode Switch [ 2 Video Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP] (p. 16)

3 Audio/Video Jack [AV] 4 DC Jack [DC] (p. 14) 5 USB Jack [ 6 Flash 7 Camera Sensor/Remote Sensor (p. 15) 8 Lens/Lens Cover 9 Lens Cover Switch [ : Stereo Microphone ; microSD Card Slot < Stud Hole = Tripod Mounting Socket > Battery Release Button [BATT.] (p. 14) ? Battery Pack Mount (p. 14) @ Grip Strap

] (p. 22, 25 and 30)

7 , T

!, #

]

=, >

]

Remote Control

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

(Zoom in/out during playback.)

S Up Button

Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (p. 18)

T Skip Backward Button U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START/STOP Button Y SNAPSHOT Button (p. 17) Z INFO Button (p. 15) a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button

Rotate Button (clockwise) (p. 18)

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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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

1/4000

F5.6

200X

LCD

20 . 04 . 20 0 8 12:13

HDD

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator

: Auto Mode

: Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator %

F : White Balance Indicator H : Program AE Mode Indicator

: Colour Mode Indicator : (VIVID), (NATURAL)

& Zoom Indicator ( Selected Medium Indicator ) Drop Detection Indicator

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

* Battery Indicator (p. 36) + Date/Time (p. 14) , Shutter Speed

- ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator

. : Photometry Area Control Indicator C : Iris Lock Indicator

. Backlight Compensation Indicator / Aperture Value (F-number) 0 Approximate Zoom Ratio 1 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator 2 Photometry Area Frame 3 Monitor Backlight Indicator

LCD LCD

(BRIGHTER), (STANDARD)

During Video Recording Only

[

]

5h56m

0:04:01

REC

! Mode Indicator # ND Filter Indicator $ Picture Quality:

(ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

% Remaining Time (p. 16, 38) &

REC: (Appears during recording.) (p. 16)

: (Appears during record-standby

mode.)

( Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator

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

) Wind Cut Indicator * Counter + Event Indicator

During Still Image Recording Only

100

2592

FINE

[

9999

]

PHOTO

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

[AUTO], there is no indication

$ Focus Indicator % Image Size & Flash Mode Indicator ( Picture Quality: FINE (ﬁ ne) or STD

(standard)

) Remaining Number of Shots (p. 38) * Shooting Indicator (p. 17) + Shutter Mode Indicator , Self-Timer Recording Indicator

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

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9:55:01

HDD

20 . 04 . 20 0 8 12:13

! Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator %

: Playlist Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a playlist.)

¨ª

: Event Search Playback Indicator

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

¨©

: Date Search Playback Indicator

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

& Picture Quality:

(ULTRA FINE),

B

(FINE),

C

(NORMAL),

D



(ECONOMY)

E

( Counter ) Playback Mode (p. 18)

: Playback

: Pause

: Forward Search

: Reverse Search

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

(The number on the left shows speed.)

* Selected Medium Indicator + Drop Detection Indicator

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

, Volume Level Indicator

- Battery Indicator (p. 36)

. Date/Time (p. 14)

101-0098

HDD

20 . 04 . 20 0 8 12:13

! Mode Indicator # Effect Mode Indicator $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator (p. 18) & Selected Medium Indicator ( Drop Detection Indicator

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

) Battery Indicator (p. 36) * Date/Time (p. 14)

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

On-screen function guide

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

EFFECT

WIPE/FADER

MONITOR OFF

BASIC SETTINGS

ADD EFFECT TO IMAGE

Necessary Settings before Use

To detach the battery pack

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 AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

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

To check the remaining battery power

See page 15.

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.

Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

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

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.

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

DATE TIME

2008

20 08

12 13

AC Adapter

If the provided AC adapter is AP-V14E,

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connect the power cord to the AC adapter, 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. (p. 9)

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.

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.

Other Settings

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Eyelet

Strap Guide

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation:

Attach the battery pack.

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Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

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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

To return to the normal screen

Press the INFO button again.

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.

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIME

min

QUIT

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Buckle

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

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.

To Reinsert the Battery

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

REC

[5h56m]

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.

To stop recording

Press the START/STOP button again.

To view the video you just recorded

Select

A during pause.

During the preview, you can delete the video by selecting

To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY] from the MENU.

NOTES

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

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and MOV010.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. This camera is not

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compatible with other digital video formats.

To change the aspect ratio of the image

(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO] from the MENU.

To reduce the amount of light

Press the ND Filter [

] button.

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

To view the image you just recorded

Select

A after shooting.

During the preview, you can delete the image by selecting

To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY] from the MENU.

To record still images continuously

Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE] from the MENU.

To record using the timer

Press the Self Timer [z] button.

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

[9999]

FINE

Playing Back Files

Video/Still Image Playback

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) or # (still image) mode.

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

The index screen for videos appears.

Select the desired ﬁ le.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

To watch on TV

See page 19.

To check the ﬁ le information

Press the INFO button when playback is paused.

To adjust the sound volume of videos

Turn down the volume

Turn up the volume

Operations during Video Playback

: Return to the ﬁ rst scene of the ﬁ le

: Go to the ﬁ rst scene of the next ﬁ le

: Return to the index screen

: Reverse search (during playback)

: Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

direction (during pause)*

: Playback

: Pause

: Forward search (during playback)

(

: Frame-by-frame playback in forward

direction (during pause)*

* Slow playback starts when you keep

touching the sensor button under for a while.

E / G

Operations during Still Image

Playback

: Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise

(

: Change playback order of slide show

in reverse direction

: Rotate 90 degrees clockwise

)

: Change playback order of slide show

in forward direction

: Return to the index screen

: Display the previous ﬁ le

: Start/end the slide show

: Display the next ﬁ le

(

Watching Images on TV

Preparation:

Turn off all units.

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AV Jack

DC Jack

AV Cable

AC Adapter

NOTES

You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors.

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The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher playback quality. (p. 9) When other devices such as a DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock, turn the power of

these devices off.

This camera is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used

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with a television of a different standard.

Turn on the camera and the TV.

Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

To AC Outlet

AV Input Jack

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(Only when connecting the camera to the VCR/DVD recorder)

Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set it to its AUX input mode.

Start playback on the camera. (p. 18)

If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as

shown on the right

Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE] from the MENU.

To display the camera’s on-screen display on

Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON] from the MENU.

16:9 TV 4:3 TV

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files

CAUTION

Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing ﬁ les. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium.

Deleting/ Protecting Files

Protected ﬁ les cannot be deleted. To delete

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them, release the protection ﬁ rst.

Once ﬁ les are deleted, they cannot be

•

restored. Check ﬁ les before deleting.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

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mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select playback mode.

The following screen illustrations are examples when performing [DELETE].

Touch the MENU button.

You can skip directly to the delete menu by selecting

Select [DELETE] or [PROTECT/

CANCEL].

DELETE

PROTECT/CANCEL

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

PLAYBACK MPG FILE

DELETE RECORDED FILES

Deleting/Protecting the Currently Displayed File

After performing steps 1-2

Select [CURRENT].

DELETE

CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL

SELECT FILES ONE BY ONE

When [DELETE?] or [PROTECT?] appears, select [YES].

DELETE?

Remaining files:

YES

You can select the previous or next ﬁ le by selecting

Deleting/Protecting Files

After performing steps 1-2

Select [FILE SELECT].

Select the desired ﬁ le.

•

{ or }.

VIDEO DELETE

The * (deletion) or x (protection) mark

appears on the ﬁ le. To select other ﬁ les, repeat this step.

If you slide the zoom lever towards T,

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

QUIT

Select [QUIT].

Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when performing [DELETE]) or [YES] (when performing [PROTECT]).

DELETE?

EXECUTE AND QUIT

QUIT

RETURN

Deleting/Protecting All Files

After performing steps 1-2 (p. 20)

Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL].

When [DELETE ALL?] or [PROTECT ALL?] appears, select [YES].

DELETE ALL?

(EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE)

YES

To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

To release protection

Select the protected ﬁ le in step 4 (“Deleting/Protecting Files” : p. 20).

To release protection of all ﬁ les

1) In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL].

2) Select [YES].

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COPYING

Copying Files

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

The Camera

You can copy video/still images from HDD onto microSD card or from microSD card to HDD with this camera alone.

DVD Burner (CU-VD3)

You can copy video/still image ﬁ les recorded on this camera onto DVD discs. (right column)

You can copy video/still image ﬁ les on this camera onto your PC. (p. 23 to 32)

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera

Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW

Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R

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discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time.

Dual-layer discs cannot be used.

•

Regarding ﬁ nalisation after copying

The disc is automatically ﬁ nalised so that it can be played on other devices. After ﬁ nalising, the disc is a play-only disc, so no more ﬁ les can be added.

NOTE

When using the optional DVD Burner, read its instructions.

Connection with a DVD Burner

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

DVD Burner

NOTE

Use the USB cable that came with the DVD burner.

Copying Video Files that Have Never Been Copied

Files that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

USB Jack

USB Cable

To AC Outlet

USB Jack

AC Adapter

camera.

Press the DIRECT DVD button.

Select [EXECUTE].

The DVD disc begins to be created.

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When [COMPLETED] appears, touch the OK button.

When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC]

•

appears, change the disc. The second DVD disc begins to be created.

To cancel the DVD creation, select

•

[CANCEL].

To quit the screen

1) Select [QUIT].

2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].

File Backup on a Windows® PC

Install the software that came with the camera to your PC. You can back up your ﬁ les on your PC with a simple one-touch operation, edit your ﬁ les on your PC, and also create discs. Even if you do not install the software, you can still back up your ﬁ les on your PC. (p. 27)

System Requirements

OS: Either one of the following OS should be

pre-installed (32-bit):

Windows® XP Home Edition (SP2)

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Windows® XP Professional (SP2)

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Windows VistaTM Home Basic

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Windows VistaTM Home Premium

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CPU:

Intel® Pentium® 4, at least 1.6 GHz

•

(at least 2.2 GHz recommended)

Intel® Pentium® M, at least 1.4 GHz

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Intel® CoreTM Duo, at least 1.5 GHz

•

RAM:

[XP] At least 256 MB

•

(For creating DVD Video by PowerCinema, 1 GB or more)

[Vista] At least 1 GB

•

(2 GB or more recommended)

Free hard disk space:

At least 550 MB for installation

•

For creating DVD Video, at least 10 GB

•

recommended

For creating VCD, at least 1 GB

•

recommended

USB port:

USB 2.0 port

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Display:

1024 x 768 (XGA) in high colour 16 bit or

•

higher (1280 x 1024 (SXGA) or higher is recommended)

Miscellaneous:

Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

•

DirectX 9.0 or later

•

Supported media:

DVD-Video: DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW

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DVD-VR: DVD-RW, DVD-RAM

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DVD+VR: DVD+RW

•

VideoCD: CD-R/RW

•

For the compatible DVD burners, refer to CyberLink web site: http://www.cyberlink.com/english/products/ powerproducer/3/comp_dvd_drives.jsp

NOTE

The system requirements information is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

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File Backup on a Windows® PC (Continued)

Software Installation

Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction before you install software. The following software is included in the CDROM that came with your camera.

CyberLink DVD Solution

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Comprehensive application software that consists of the following three kinds of software.

PowerCinema NE for Everio

The main ﬁ le managing software. You can perform various operations such as ﬁ le backup, playback, and DVD authoring.

Q You can perform detailed settings for each

item.

RSelect a function on the right, and the

explanation of function is displayed.

S Displays operating procedure for each function.

(internet connection is required)

T Plays back video ﬁ les on the PC

Plays back still image ﬁ les on the PC

U V Copies/edits ﬁ les on the PC W Burns ﬁ le that are backed up on the PC onto a

DVD

X Creates a DVD-Video Y Backs up camera ﬁ les onto the PC (p. 26)

PowerProducer 3 NE

Allows you to create discs. Automatically starts from an operation in PowerCinema NE for Everio.

PowerDirector 5 NE Express

Allows you to edit ﬁ les on your PC. Automatically starts from an operation in PowerCinema NE for Everio.

Digital Photo Navigator 1.5

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Allows you to change the format of still image ﬁ les backed up on your PC.

T U V W X

You can ﬁ nd the latest information on the provided software program at CyberLink’s world wide web server at http://www2.cli. co.jp/products/ne/

Preparation:

Quit any other software you are using.

Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.

After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears. If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer].

Click [Easy Installation].

If you want to specify the type of software to install or the installation destination folder etc., select [Custom Installation]. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

Click [Yes].

Select the desired language and click [OK].

Connecting the Camera to the PC

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

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Click [Yes].

The software installation starts.

Click [Finish].

L When installation is completed

The installed software is displayed in [All Programs].

The backup destination folder [MyWorks] for ﬁ les is created on the hard disk drive that has the most free space.

USB Jack

USB Cable

To AC Outlet

USB Port

NOTES

Never disconnect the USB cable while the

•

access lamp on the camera lights or blinks.

Do not turn off the camera when the USB

•

cable is connected, to prevent malfunctions of the PC.

Connect the camera directly to the USB jack

•

on the PC, not through a hub.

Do not use an extension USB cable.

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Saving the wrong kinds of ﬁ les in a

•

recording medium or deleting ﬁ les or folders from a recording medium can cause problems with the operation of the camera. When it is necessary to delete a ﬁ le from a recording medium, delete it through the camera. Also, do not move or rename folders and ﬁ les in the medium on PC.

File Backup on a Windows® PC (Continued)

L When you have ﬁ nished operation

Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the power of the camera/PC. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and PC.

1) Conﬁ rm that the access lamp on the camera does not light or blink. (If the access lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding.)

2) Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the status bar.

3) Select [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].

4) Click [OK].

5) Disconnect the USB cable.

6) Turn off the camera and PC.

File Backup on the PC

This method uses the software on the provided CD-ROM to back up ﬁ les onto your PC. Video ﬁ les that have never been backed up onto the connected PC are automatically selected from the back up history and backed up. If you could not install the software, turn to page 27 for details of how to back up your ﬁ les without using this software.

Preparation:

Install the software from the provided CD-

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ROM. (p. 24)

Connect the camera to the PC with the USB

•

cable. (p. 25)

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

On the camera, press the DIRECT BACK UP button.

Although a dialog box appears on the PC, you do not need to use it. File copy starts automatically.

When the progress bar disappears, the process is complete.

NOTE

When backup is performed, folders for each medium (HDD or microSD) are created in the [MyWorks] folder (p. 25), and the ﬁ les are backed up inside those folders. (If backup is performed from more than one camera HDD, individual HDD folders are created.)

File Backup from a Speciﬁ ed Media

Preparation:

Install the software from the provided CD-

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ROM. (p. 24)

Connect the camera to the PC with the USB

•

cable. (p. 25)

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

On the camera, select [BACK UP].

Click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD].

When the progress bar disappears, the process is complete.

File Backup on the PC without Using Software

Preparation:

Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. (p. 25)

On the PC, create a folder to back up ﬁ les into.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

On the camera, select [PLAYBACK ON PC].

Select the folder you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step 1.

SD_VIDEO:

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Folder that contains video ﬁ les. If you want to back up ﬁ les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop ﬁ les such as [PRG001] one by one.

DCIM:

•

Folder that contains still image ﬁ les. If you want to back up ﬁ les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop ﬁ les such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one.

NOTE

For further details on the use of folders, see page 29.

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Double-click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD] icon.

Other Windows® PC Operations

Getting More Use of the Software

For more information on operations of the software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides.

PowerCinema NE for Everio

Double-click the PowerCinema NE for Everio icon. Start PowerCinema NE for Everio.

Click [Tutorial].

PowerProducer 3 NE

Click [Start], go to [All Programs], select [CyberLink PowerProducer].

Click [PowerProducer User’s Guide] or [Readme].

PowerDirector 5 NE Express

Click [Start], go to [All Programs], select [Cyber Link PowerDirector Express].

Digital Photo Navigator 1.5

The User’s Guide is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format.

Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.

Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [MY Computer], then click [Open].

Double-click the [DOCS] folder.

Open the “Start.pdf” ﬁ le and click the button of the desired language.

NOTES

You need to connect to the Internet to see

•

the Tutorial.

Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or Adobe®

•

Reader

must be installed to read PDF ﬁ les. Adobe Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com/

Reader® can be loaded from

Click [PowerDirector Express User’s Guide] or [Readme].

Folder Structure and Extensions

Recording medium

[DCIM]

[XXXJVCSO]

[PIC_XXXX.JPG] [PIC_XXXX.JPG]

[XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO]

[SD_VIDEO]

[MGR_INFO]

[PRGXXX]

[PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI]

[PRGXXX] [PRGXXX]

[EXTMOV]

[MOV_XXXX.MOD]

[DEM_XXXX.MPG]

[MISC]

[PRIVATE]

Contains the still image folders.

Still image ﬁ le

Contains the video ﬁ le folders.

Management information* for the media as a whole

Management information* Video ﬁ le Management information* for the video ﬁ les

Video ﬁ le which management information is corrupted.

Demo video ﬁ le

Contains folders with DPOF setting data.

Contains management information ﬁ les of event and/or DVD creation information for the ﬁ les taken with the camera.

* Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video ﬁ le.

Extensions

Video ﬁ les : “.MOD” Still image ﬁ les : “.jpg”

For Windows

, the ﬁ le extension may not appear depending on the [FOLDER] option setting.

X = number

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File Backup on a Macintosh®

You can back up camera ﬁ les onto your computer.

System Requirements

Hardware:

Macintosh must be standard equipped with USB 2.0 port

OS:

Mac OS X (v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.10)

Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

USB Jack

USB Cable

To AC Outlet

NOTES

Never disconnect the USB cable while the

•

access lamp on the camera lights or blinks.

Do not turn off the camera when the USB

•

cable is connected, to prevent malfunctions of the PC.

Connect the camera directly to the

•

computer, not through a hub.

Do not use an extension USB cable.

•

When you copy ﬁ les from the computer to

•

the recording medium on the camera, do not include any other ﬁ les than those recorded with the camera.

Do not delete, move, or rename the ﬁ les and

•

folders in the camera from the computer.

L When you have ﬁ nished operation

Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning the power of the camera/computer off. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer off.

1) Drag & drop the recording medium icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon. If the conﬁ rmation message appears, click [OK].

2) Conﬁ rm that the access lamp on the camera does not light or blink. If the access lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding.

3) Disconnect the USB cable.

4) Turn off the camera and computer.

USB Port

File Backup on the Macintosh

Preparation:

Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. (p. 30)

On the computer, create a folder to back up ﬁ les into.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

On the camera, select [PLAYBACK ON PC].

Double-click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD] icon.

Select the folder you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step 1.

SD_VIDEO:

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Folder that contains video ﬁ les. If you want to back up ﬁ les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop ﬁ les such as [PRG001] one by one.

DCIM:

•

Folder that contains still image ﬁ les. If you want to back up ﬁ les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop ﬁ les such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one.

NOTE

For further details on the use of folders, see page 29.

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Customer Support Information

Use of this software is authorised according to the terms of the software license.

JVC

When contacting the nearest JVC ofﬁ ce or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.

Product Name

•

Model

•

Problem

•

Error Message

•

Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter. JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding speciﬁ cations or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

CyberLink

Telephone/fax support

Location Language

Germany

Taiwan Mandarin

Japan Japanese

English / German /

French / Spanish /

Italian

Paid voice support

Location Language

U.S.A. English

Support web/e-mail

Language URL/e-mail address

English http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/support/new_site/support_index.html

German / French /

Spanish / Italian

Japanese http://jp.cyberlink.com/support/

Ofﬁ ce hours (Mon. to Fri.)

Lines are open

(Mon. to Fri.)

10:00 pm CST

•

Manufacturer Model (Desktop/Laptop) CPU OS Memory (MB) Available Hard Disk Space (GB)

Phone # Fax #

9:00 am to

5:00 pm

9:00 am to

6:00 pm

10:00 am to

5:00 pm

1:00 pm to

goCyberlink@aixtema.de

+49-700-462-92375 +49-241-70525-25

+886-2-8667-1298

ext. 333

+81-3-3516-9555 –

http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/

support/new_site/voice_support.jsp

+886-2-8667-1300

URL

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

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

The following phenomena are not malfunctions.

The camera heats up when it is used for a

•

long time.

The battery heats up during charging.

•

When playing back a video ﬁ le, the

•

image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes.

Trouble Action

Connect the AC adapter securely.

No power is supplied.

The power does not turn on, or the battery

Power

operation time is extremely short even after the battery is fully charged.

The power/charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging.

Recording cannot be performed.

During recording, the

Recording

date/time does not appear.

During video recording,

MREC indicator

the ﬂ ashes.

Digital zoom does not work.

•

Detach the battery pack once again and reattach it ﬁ rmly.

•

Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one.

•

Make sure to use the camera under appropriate operating

•

temperatures.

The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please

•

purchase a new one.

Charging may stop in places subject to extremely high/low

•

temperatures to protect the battery. It is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C.

When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does

•

not light. Check the remaining battery power.

Recording medium is full. Delete unnecessary ﬁ les or

•

replace the microSD card.

Select the recording medium properly.

•

Touch the DISP button once. 13

•

The temperature of the camera is increasing. If the

•

camera continues to heat up, recording may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the power, and then wait until the camera cools down.

Change the settings in [ZOOM].

•

Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording

•

mode.

To solve the problem, ﬁ rst follow the

•

instructions below.

If the problem is not solved, reset the

•

camera. (Z below)

If the problem persists, please consult your

•

nearest JVC dealer.

L To reset the camera

1) Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.

2) Select [FACTORY PRESET] from the MENU.

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

Recording

Playback

Cleaning

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

L To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

L To clean the LCD monitor

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

L To clean the lens

Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

•

Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

•

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.

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Warning Indications

Indication Meaning/Action

Displays the remaining battery power. –

•

(Battery indicator)

SET DATE/TIME!

CHECK LENS COVER

HDD ERROR! MEMORY CARD ERROR!

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

RECORDING FAILURE

POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED

DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE POWER IS TURNED OFF

High Exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery

•

indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when the date/time is not set.

•

The built-in clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is

•

discharged, so the previously set date/time is erased. Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s lithium battery. Then set the date/time.

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on in recording

•

mode if the lens cover is closed or when it is dark.

Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media.

•

Turn off the camera. Remove the microSD card and insert it

•

again. Turn on the camera after inserting the microSD card. If the error message appears again, replace the card with one that is certiﬁ ed to operate correctly.

It is also recommended to run check disc regularly on the

•

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

The video management ﬁ le is broken. Recovery is required

•

to record or play back video ﬁ les. Select [YES], then touch the OK button to recover the video management ﬁ le.

The writing speed of recording medium is slow, or the

•

recording medium is corrupted. Use a microSD card that is guaranteed to operate correctly.

The hard disk was subjected to vibrations or jolts. Be careful

•

not to subject the hard disk to vibrations or jolts.

Appears when the recording medium is full and recording

•

is not possible. Delete unnecessary ﬁ les, or replace the microSD card.

Appears when an incompatible USB device is connected to

•

the camera.

Appears when a DVD burner that is switched off is

•

connected. If you want to use the DVD burner, switch the power on.

To turn on the camera again, close the LCD monitor and

•

open it again.

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Speciﬁ cations

Camera

L For general

Power supply

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

Power consumption

[GZ-MG730]

Approx. 3.7 W*

[GZ-MG530]

Approx. 3.5 W* * When the monitor backlight is set to

[STANDARD] mode.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

68 mm x 69 mm x 119 mm

Weight

Approx. 335 g (incl. grip belt) Approx. 380 g (incl. battery and grip belt)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

Pickup

[GZ-MG730]

1/2.5" (7, 380,000 pixels) CCD

[GZ-MG530]

1/2.5" (5, 370,000 pixels) CCD

Lens

F 3.5 f = 6.3 mm to 63 mm 10:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø43 mm

LCD monitor

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

Speaker

Monaural

Flash

Within 2 m (recommended shooting distance)

Language

English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/ Dutch/Portuguese/Russian/Polish/Czech/ Swedish/Hungarian

L For video/Audio

Format

SD-VIDEO

Recording/Playback format

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

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording mode (video)

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

Recording mode (audio)

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

L For still image

Format

JPEG

Image size

[GZ-MG730]

8 modes (3072 x 2304 / 2592 x 1944 / 1600 x 1200 / 640 x 480 / 3072 x 1728 / 2592 x 1456 / 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720)

[GZ-MG530]

7 modes (2592 x 1944 / 2304 x 1728 / 1600 x 1200 / 640 x 480 / 2592 x 1456 / 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720)

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

L For connectors

AV output

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ

USB

Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

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

Output

DC 11 V § , 1 A

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Speciﬁ cations (Continued)

Remote Control

Power supply

DC 3 V

Battery life

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

Operating distance

Within 5 m

Dimensions (W x H x D)

42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm

Weight

Approx. 30 g (incl. battery)

Design and speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice.

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video)

Recording medium

Quality

ULTRA FINE 430 57

FINE 640 85

NORMAL 850 113

ECONOMY 2250 298

HDD microSD Card

30 GB 4 GB

[GZ-MG730] Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

Recording medium

Image size/Quality

3072 x 2304 / FINE 9220 75 155 310 625 1235

3072 x 2304 / STANDARD 9999 115 230 465 940 1850

2592 x 1944 / FINE 9999 110 220 445 900 1770

4:3

2592 x 1944 / STANDARD 9999 170 345 700 1410 2780

1600 x 1200 / FINE 9999 275 555 1120 2220 4370

1600 x 1200 / STANDARD 9999 460 930 1865 3655 7195

640 x 480 / FINE 9999 1520 3070 6170 9999 9999

640 x 480 / STANDARD 9999 2170 4390 8810 9999 9999

3072 x 1728 / FINE 9999 100 205 410 825 1630

3072 x 1728 / STANDARD 9999 160 320 645 1295 2545

2592 x 1456 / FINE 9999 140 285 575 1150 2265

16:9

2592 x 1456 / STANDARD 9999 220 450 905 1825 3595

1920 x 1080 / FINE 9999 255 520 1045 2070 4075

1920 x 1080 / STANDARD 9999 400 805 1620 3270 6440

1280 x 720 / FINE 9999 560 1135 2285 4440 8740

1280 x 720/ STANDARD 9999 845 1700 3425 6910 9999

HDD microSD Card

30 GB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB

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[GZ-MG530] Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

Recording medium

Image size/Quality

2592 x 1944 / FINE 9999 110 220 445 900 1770

2592 x 1944 / STANDARD 9999 170 345 700 1410 2780

4:3

16:9

2304 x 1728 / FINE 9999 135 270 550 1110 2185

2304 x 1728 / STANDARD

1600 x 1200 / FINE 9999 275 555 1120 2220 4370

1600 x 1200 / STANDARD 9999 460 930 1865 3655 7195

640 x 480 / FINE 9999 1520 3070 6170 9999 9999

640 x 480 / STANDARD 9999 2170 4390 8810 9999 9999

2592 x 1456 / FINE 9999 140 285 575 1150 2265

2592 x 1456 / STANDARD 9999 220 450 905 1825 3595

1920 x 1080 / FINE 9999 255 520 1045 2070 4075

1920 x 1080 / STANDARD 9999 400 805 1620 3270 6440

1280 x 720 / FINE 9999 560 1135 2285 4440 8740

1280 x 720 / STANDARD 9999 845 1700 3425 6910 9999

HDD microSD Card

30 GB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB

9999 210 425 855 1725 3395

Required charging/recording time (approx.)

Battery pack Charging time Recording time

BN-VF808U (Provided)

1 hr. 30 min.

GZ-MG730 GZ-MG530

1 hr. 15 min.* 1 hr. 20 min.*

BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 40 min.* 2 hr. 50 min.*

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 4 hr. 10 min.*

* When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

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Cautions

Battery Packs

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

To avoid hazards

•

... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic

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

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery

to overheat, explode or catch ﬁ re. ... use only speciﬁ ed chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service life

•

... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge within the temperature range of

10°C to 35°C. This is a chemical reaction

type battery — cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures

can prevent complete charging. ... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life. ... fully charge and then fully discharge the

battery every 6 months when storing the

battery pack over a long period time. ... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

Terminals

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

LCD Monitor

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

•

NOT

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

bottom.

To prolong service life

•

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Recording Medium

Be sure to follow the guidelines below

•

to prevent corruption or damage to your

recorded data.

Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or

•

subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.

Do not splash the recording medium with water.

•

Do not use, replace, or store the recording

•

medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.

Do not turn off the camera power or remove

•

the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.

Do not bring the recording medium near objects

•

that have a strong magnetic ﬁ eld or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.

Do not store the recording medium in locations

•

with high temperature or high humidity. Do not touch the metal parts.

•

When formatting or erasing data using the

•

Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT

•

... open the camera’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inﬂ ammables, water or metal objects to

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camera is not in use.

... place naked ﬂ ame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus. ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. ... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the

power plug or an AC wall outlet. ... insert any objects in the camera.

Avoid using the unit

•

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

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

or electric ﬁ elds (speakers, broadcasting

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

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. ... in places where the air pressure is low (more

than 3000 m above the sea level).

DO NOT leave the unit

•

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

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater. ... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the

unit in high places while a cable is connected

may result in a malfunction if the cable is

caught and the unit falls onto the ﬂ oor.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

•

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

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

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

the camera is inside it.

To prevent the unit from dropping,

•

Attach the shoulder strap securely and fasten

•

the grip belt securely.

When using the camera with a tripod, attach the

•

camera to the tripod securely.

If the camera drops, you may be injured and

the camera may be damaged. When a child uses the unit, there must be

parental guidance.

Dear Customer, [European Union]

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH Company name changed in: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany

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Terms

AC Adapter ................................................ 14, 40

Battery Pack ........................................ 14, 15, 40

Clock Adjust ..................................................... 14

Copying (Moving) Still Images ................... 23, 30

Copying Video Files ................................... 23, 30

Deleting Files ................................................... 20

DVD Burner ..................................................... 22

Everio Dock ....................................................... 9

Hard Disk ......................................................... 40

Image Rotation ................................................ 28

LCD Monitor ........................................ 10, 12, 40

Macintosh ........................................................ 30

Power-Linked Operation .................................. 10

Protecting Files ................................................ 20

Recordable Time/Number of Images ............... 39

Recording Medium .......................................... 40

Remote Control ......................................... 10, 15

Resetting the Camera ...................................... 33

Slide Show ....................................................... 18

Speaker Volume ............................................... 18

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

TV .................................................................... 19

Video ............................................................... 16

Windows PC .................................................... 23

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JVC GZ-MG730, GZ-MG530 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

LYT1862-001A

Easy Start Guide

Safety Precautions

Contents

Accessories

Index

Indications on LCD Monitor

Necessary Settings before Use

Other Settings

RECORDING

Recording Files

Playing Back Files

Watching Images on TV

Managing Files

Copying Files

Folder Structure and Extensions

Customer Support Information

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

Cleaning

Warning Indications

Cautions

Terms