JVC GZ-MG730, GZ-MG530 User Guide

INSTRUCTIONS

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

LYT1862-001A

ENGLISH

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

•

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.

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JVC GZ-MG730, GZ-MG530 User Guide

LYT1862-001A

Easy Start Guide

Safety Precautions

Contents

Accessories

Index

Indications on LCD Monitor

Necessary Settings before Use