JVC GZ-MG750, GZ-MG760, Everio GZ-MG750AA, Everio GZ-MG760AA User Manual

CAMCORDER

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GZ-MG750 GZ-MG760

Basic User Guide

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.25 to ensure safe use of this product. This product comes with a “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide”.

Explains the ways of shooting in various situations and the

Detailed User Guide

useful features.

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Access the following website on your PC

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Safety Precautions

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

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming

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

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

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user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed personnel. When you are not using the AC adapter for a

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

In certain areas, use the conversion plug

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depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount.

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The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

WARNING:

The battery pack, the camcorder 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 like.

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. 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.)

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

Remove the mains plug immediately if the

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camcorder functions abnormally.

CAUTION:

To avoid electricshock 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.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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 camcorder and to the user. Carrying or holding the camcorder 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 camcorder.

CAUTION!

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

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

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

Any commercial use without proper permission isprohibited. (Even if you record an event such

as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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Laboratories. Dolby and the 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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iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple

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Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. Other product and company names included in

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Index

Safety Precautions ............................ 2

Index ................................................. 4

Verifying the Accessories .................. 4

Names of Parts and Functions .......... 5

▶Getting Started ........................ 6

Charging the Battery Pack ................ 6

Grip Adjustment ................................ 7

Clock Setting ..................................... 8

▶Recording .............................. 10

Video Recording .............................. 10

Still Image Recording ...................... 11

Recording on a microSD card ......... 12

▶Playback ................................ 14

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

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Playing Back on TV ......................... 15

▶Copying ................................. 16

Copying Files .................................. 16

Creating Discs with a DVD Writer .. . 17 Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................. 20

▶Further Information ................ 21

Using the Menu ............................... 21

Recordable Time/Number of Images

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Troubleshooting .............................. 23

Cautions .......................................... 25

Specifications .................................. 27

▶Learning About Advanced Operations

Use the “Detailed User Guide” on your PC to find out more about the advanced operations.

Access the following address on your PC

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http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V30M *1

AV Cable CD-ROM *2 Basic User Guide

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microSD cards are sold separately. For details on the types of cards that can be used on this unit, refer to P.12.

When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available

converter plug for the country or region of visit. To view the Detailed User Guide, connect to the internet and click “Read

Detailed User Guide”.

Power Cord *1 Battery Pack

BN-VG107E

(this manual)

(Type A - Mini Type B)

USB Cable

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Names of Parts and Functions

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Lens/Lens Cover

Light

Stereo Microphone

LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

Slider Selects an image or item.

OK Button Confirms the selected image or item.

Operation Buttons Functions differently according to the operation.

Menu (menu) Button ( P.21)

Speaker

ACCESS (Access) Lamp Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.

, (Power/Information) Button Recording：Displays the remaining time as

well as the battery power during continuous recording.

Playback：Displays file information. Press and hold to turn the power on/off

while the LCD monitor is opened.

AV Terminal ( P.15, P.20)

Zoom/Volume Lever ( P.10, P.14)

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button ( P.11)

USB Terminal

DC Terminal ( P.6)

START/STOP (Video Recording) Button ( P.10)

Lens Cover Switch ( P.10)

Grip Belt Release Lever

Grip Belt ( P.7)

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp ( P.6)

+ (Play) Button Switches between recording and playback modes.

/ (Video/Still Image) Button Switches between video and still image modes.

UPLOAD/EXPORT (Upload/Export to iTunes) Button Recording：Takes videos in YouTube or

iTunes format.

Playback：Changes the video to

YouTube or iTunes* format.

Tripod Mounting Hole

microSD Card Slot ( P.12)

Battery Release Lever ( P.6)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Attach the battery pack.

The battery pack is not

charged at the time of purchase.

Align the top of the battery

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To detach the battery pack

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(Base)

Charging Lamp

Plug in the power.

Charging Lamp

Connect the DC

terminal.

Charging in progress: Blinks Charging finished: Goes out

Cover

AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

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If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.

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Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack)

* If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to

35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Grip Adjustment

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Pull back the belt

Adjust the length

Using as a Hand Strap

Remove the strap and loop it around your wrist. While pressing A, pull B and remove the strap.

Press and hold

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When attaching the hand strap, insert C until it clicks into place.

Attach the belt

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Clock Setting

Open the LCD monitor.

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The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.

Select “YES” and touch  when

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

Select

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Slide along the slider to select, then touch the operation buttons to set.

Set the date and time.

Touch

Cursor

Slider

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

SET

Operation Buttons

Select the region where you live

and touch .

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The city name and time difference is displayed.

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

GMT

SAVE

1. 1. 2009 10:00

QUIT

NOTE

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Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers.

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The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves on.

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The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

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“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period. Charge this unit for more than 24 hours before setting the clock. ( P.6)

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

SET QUIT

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Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour and minute.

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Touch the operation buttons “&” / “'” to move the cursor.

After setting the date and time,

touch .

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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To reset the clock

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Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu.

① Display the menu.

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② Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and

touch .

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS

CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS

CONNECTION SETTINGS MEDIA SETTINGS

SET

③ Select “CLOCK SETTING” and

touch .

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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The subsequent setting operations are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the previous page.

SET QUIT

QUIT

To change the display

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language

The language on the display can be changed.

① Display the menu.

Touch

② Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”

and touch .

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DISPLAY SETTINGS

CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

SET

③ Select “LANGUAGE” and touch

.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT

SET QUIT

④ Select the desired language and

touch .

QUIT

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⑤

Touch .

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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