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JVC GZ-MG26E User's Manual

1. 2 Select the desired menu RN Ga t 0 Select EIU Ez WIPE SHUTTER JS v a Set OFF DYP FADER WHITE FADER BLACK Bw FADER B W For details on each menu see pages 51 to 3 Select the desired menu setting A gt Select lal NN To return to the previous screen Press lt To return to the normal screen Press MENU i To display the operation guide Controls in this section Press INFO when the menu screen is displayed The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu To remove Power Switch a MODE Switch the operation guide press INFO again NOTE Even if the menu item is displayed some items cannot be set depending on the selected mode video still image recording playback In this case sub menus cannot be accessed and settings cannot be changed INN LIGHT INFO MENU Menus BASIC SETTING f PRESET Returns all the camera settings to their default values dt DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the camera at the following cases e When the menu screen is closed e When there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the power switch is set to Le 2 OPERATION SOUND Enables you to set the operation sound or turn the operation sound on off amp REMOTE Turns reception of the operation signal from the remote control on off fe DROP DETECTION Set
2. 4 Select EXECUTE If FILE SELECT was selected in step 3 select QUIT 25 9 Select To release protection Select the protected file in step 3 To release protection of all files 1 In step 3 select CANCEL ALL then press gt il 2 Press Alv to select EXECUTE then press P Il NOTE For an SD card you can use the write erase protection tab to set protection To protect all the files slide the tab to the LOCK position Formatting a Recording Medium You can format initialise the built in hard disk HDD or SD cards You have to format newly purchased SD cards with this camera before using them This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process Preparation e Set the power switch to gt or Le 1 MENU Pp DIS By CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING f REC MEDIA SETTING Q DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT QUALITY 2 Select REC MEDIA SETTING I A o Select E H VIDEO MODE I 6 IMAGE MODE Nu x Set Fe FORMAT ph CLEAN UP LJ corymove NO RESET A D Select DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT lal HARD DISK DRIVE ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED E Q 7 Set WU EXECUTE CANCEL D Select EXECUTE 25 9 Select To make it more difficult to recover the data
3. 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 e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals 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 fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in Temperature range specifications lt pg 63 This isa 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 Femove from charger or powered unit when not in use aS Some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera Using generic non JVC batte
4. Format an SD card when using it for the first time This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card For details on how to format an SD card see Formatting a Recording Medium c pg 39 GETTING STARTED 16 Video Recording Preparation Open the LCD monitor gt pg 10 Set the MODE switch to MODE Cl Video mode Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off C Still image mode Playback E R di e The camera is programmed to record Md videos on the built in hard disk when Lock button it is shipped from the factory To change the recording medium see page 15 LIGHT INFO Zoom Lever Press the REC SNAP button to start recording a SUG SNAP e REC e Approximate remaining time for recording appears Alv I lt 1 gt PHI MENU To stop recording Press the REC SNAP button again To change the picture quality lt pg 53 To register a file to an event lt pg 17 NOTES e By default the camera is set to record videos in 4 3 size To record videos in 16 9 size see Changing the Screen Size 17 pg 18 e f the camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack it turns itself off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again set the power switch to OFF then to gt or ej
5. Settings Factory preset For video recording AUTO The brightness is adjusted automatically 6 to 6 Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1 Use lt gt to set the value For still image recording 0 The brightness is not adjusted 2 0 to 2 0 EV Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1 3EV Use lt gt to set the value To lock the exposure When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the setting RECORDING press and hold II for more than 2 seconds The ff indicator appears AF Manual Focus Adjusts the focus WB AUTO The focus is adjusted automatically M lt gt 8 Adjusts the focus manually Use lt gt to set the focus When zooming the subject will not go out of focus if you adjust the focus at the telephoto T side before zooming to the wide angle W side AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically White Balance Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colours for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording N MWB Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light Source 1 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust the zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 2 Press and hold PI until the N indicator starts blinking then stops blinking FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day k CLOUD When shoot
6. S Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 53 4 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy lt pg 53 5 Remaining Time lt pg 16 67 Counter pg 52 REC Appears during recording lt pg 16 Ol Appears during record standby mode Digital Image Stabiliser DIS Indicator c pg 53 During Still Image Recording Only 940 FINE et Lo Sy MEE IF D Mode Indicator lt pg 20 2 Focus Indicator lt pg 20 S Image Size 640 640 x 480 Picture Quality FINE fine or STD standard lt pg 55 5 Remaining Number of Shots lt pg 67 h Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator pg 21 Shooting Indicator lt pg 20 Self Timer Recording Indicator gt pg 55 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback T 1 1 1 ots 100 0307 2 i rl U E 39 1 55 23 a D WA 4 10 11 2006 5 Od CT Jj W R 7 on Mode Indicator lt pg 30 2 Folder File Number O Mode Indicator r pg 26 8 Slide Show Playback Indicator lt pg 31 gl Playlist Playback Indicator Appears 4 Battery Indicator lt pg 60 when playing back a playlist 17 pg 44 Date pg 52 GJE Event Search Playback Indicator Selected Medium Indicator t pg 15 52 Appears when playing back a video file from Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 34 the event search c pg 29 QD Date Sear
7. conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more information about collection point and recycling of this product please contact your local municipal office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Business users If you wish to dispose of this product please visit our web page www jvc europe com to obtain information about the take back of the product Other Countries outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of this product please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT SSS a M ee 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 p
8. e When the camera heats up the gt indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the camera power and then wait until the camera cools down Various Operations during Playback To resume normal playback press P Il Still playback Pause Search playback Backward gt Forward e Pressing lt gt repeatedly increases the search speed 60x to 60x Locating the start point of the file or skipping the file Backward T 2 f Se gt 224 VM d Forward Frame by frame playback While playback is paused Backward O Forward e pressima lt gt repeatedly advances or reverses the still picture frame by frame Slow motion playback While playback is paused Press and hold Backward O Forward Playback zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x While playback is paused VOL WE QT Full view of the image The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area e Press A v lt gt to move to the magnified area you want to view e To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W x lt m lt ou 285 Video Playback Continved File Search Function One touch operation enables you to switch the index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient file search To change the display On
9. on the hard disk Even if you format the hard disk or erase the data on the hard disk sometimes the erased data can be recovered by using data recovery software etc that are commercially available By pressing while selecting HDD and holding down the f button in step 4 you can erase the data on the hard disk in a format that is difficult to recover Moreover by repeating this procedure you can make the data even more difficult to recover e When formatting in this way a formatting progress bar is displayed e f the formatting progress bar does not appear select CANCEL and try again from step 3 NOTE Do not format the recording medium on your PC Make sure that you format the recording medium on the camera EDITING PRINTING 400 Managing Files Continued Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Resetting the File Number Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long periods of repeated use To regain the speed execute cleanup periodically The cleanup function is equivalent to a PC s Defragmentation function Preparation e Set the power switch to gt or Le e Be sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording medium lt pg 12 DIS Hy CAMERA SETTING f BASIC SETTING f REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT QUALITY 2 Select and set items as follows REC MEDIA SETTING CLEAN UP A Se
10. Be careful not to cover FE HJ E and E during shooting e Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Be Necessary Settings before Use Be sure to configure the following three settings before use Power Related Preparations Using the Battery Pack I Set the power switch to OFF Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off Playback Recording Lock button 2 Attach the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place Bottom of the Camera Controls in this section Power Charge Lamp Power Switch C POWER CHARGE OCAaMINDEX A v lt gt P II MENU 3 Charge the battery pack by connecting to the AC adapter Open the cover DC Connector To AC Outlet 110V to 240V AC DL Power Cord e The power charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started e When the lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT step 2 then remove the battery pack To check the remaining battery power lt pg 14 Required charging recording time Battery pack Charging time PISIS time BN VF707U 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 10 min Provided l 1hr 5 min 2 hr 25 min BN VF714U 2 hr 40 min 2 hr 20 min 5 hr 50 min BN VF733U 5 hr 40 min 5 hr 30 min T
11. EXECUTE DATE DISPLAY CANCEL QUALITY X SELF TIMER Set the direction of copy move 2 Select and set items as follows HDD SD or SD HDD REC MEDIA SETTING COPY RR MOVE ew f As 0 Select 5 xe COPY 2 gt vw d Set MOVE k Y 6 Set the file unit ALL or FILE to copy move e FILE Select when you want to transfer the selected files 1 Press lt gt to select the desired file then press PI e The y mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step 2 Press MENU e ALL Select when you want to transfer all files in the recording medium 7 Select EXECUTE A Select v Set a e File transfer starts When COPYING MOVING COMPLETED appears press gt il To stop the file transfer Press P Il then select EXECUTE and press gt il DUBBING ETE Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize Preparation your camera e Select ej recording or gt playback using the power switch e Some menus can be used for both operation e Select pi video or gg still image using the modes recording playback and file types MODE switch video still image Other menus can be used 1 MENU depending on the selected file type and operation mode Pil CHANGE EVENT REG lh PLAYLIST e To see all the menus scroll the screen BE WPEFADER YA EFFECT On PROTECT 1 DELETE
12. MENU 5p e Regarding the control lever lt pg 11 There are two kinds of operation using the control lever moving the lever towards up down left right or pressing down the lever They are described and illustrated as shown below ex 1 Move the control lever downward O Press v m 2 2 Press down the control lever Press gt Il 3 Operate 1 and 2 continuously AD Select OP o gt II Press ANI V I lt 1 gt to select then press Icons at the top of pages GJER tion playback ied Backward Forward When there are icons at the top of pages they show whether the page is related to videos and or still images r Page related to videos CO Page related to still images 9 O Page common to videos and still images e ii EEE AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack Audio Video Cable AP V14E BN VF707U SF T Oo USB Cable Shoulder Strap Lens Cap pg 9 CD ROM 5 SOFTWARE lt pg 9 INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery Core Filter for Cables pg 9 RM V730UE CR2025 for remote Large A Audio Video Cable lt pg 33 control unit Large B USB Cable Pre installed in the Small DC Cord remote control unit at time of shipment Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle adjust its length and use eyelet and re
13. OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function Press II and then select sub menus OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function Settings Factory preset SELECT IMAGES ALL1 CHECK SETTINGS RESET After you select this menu connect the camera to a printer with the USB cable OFF SEPIA MONOTONE CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL 21 087 45 46 34 38 37 N m um LLI N LLI ETE Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly e To solve the problem first follow the instructions below e If the problem is not solved reset the camera lt right column e If the problem persists please consult your nearest JVC dealer To reset the camera 1 Press RESET using a piece of wire or other pointed instrument The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically RESET 2 If nothing happens set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply battery pack or AC adapter from the camera then reattach it 3 Execute PRESET from the menu The camera returns to its factory preset c pg 51 Trouble Action ms Power No power is supplied e Connect the AC adapter securely 12 e Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it f
14. When using the AC adapter the camera enters the sleep mode the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off To cancel the sleep mode perform any operation such as zooming e When the camera heats up the REC indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the power and then wait until the camera cools down e f data cannot be recorded or saved properly the video files are not saved to the SD VIDEO folder which is for regular videos Instead the files are saved to the EXTMOV folder To play back these files see To Play Back Files in the EXTMOV Folder pg 29 e Video files are given the names MOV 001 MOD to MOV 009 MOD MOV 00A MOD to MOV 00F MOD and MOV 010 MOD in order of recording e After recording video for 12 consecutive hours recording stops automatically A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting e This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD VIDEO format Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats e Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording e Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording If you do the sound of the hard disk drive may be recorded Registering Files to Events If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording the file will be registered to the
15. battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when the date time is not set Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power switch set to e if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark Appears when there is no SD card inserted in the SD slot Appears when the built in hard disk needs to be formatted Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted Appears when some errors occurred with the recording media Remove the card once and insert it again If the error is not cancelled replace the card with one that has been guaranteed for correct operation Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera Appears when you attempt recording when the write erase 13 57 15 39 39 40 38 PROTECTION SWITCH NO VIDEO FILES STORED Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video protection tab on the SD card is set to the LOCK position playback NO IMAGE FILES e Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still STORED image playback NO MEMORY CARD e Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file copy move operation NO SUPPORTED FILES Appears when ther
16. 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 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor When the LCD monitor s LED light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the picture This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Such a phenomenon will occur if the image is recorded at 16 9 mode Record videos at 4 3 mode if playing back on a 4 3 screen TV Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files Select the recording medium properly This is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction Set DATE TIME to ON 14 12 13 52 52 18 36 15 52 FURTHER INFORMATION ET Troubleshooting Continved Trouble Recording Continued The LCD monitor indications blink Digital zoom does not work The recorded image is white The focus is not adjusted automatically The colour of the image looks strange The recorded image is too dark The rec
17. not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camera When Using an SD Card By default the HDD is set as the recording medium If you want to record to an SD card the following three operations need to be performed NOTE For details on compatible SD cards see Check the compatibility of recording media lt pg 3 Insert an SD card Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off Otherwise data on the card may be corrupted 1 Open the SD card cover Bottom of the Camera 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first Clipped Edge et AES Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 3 Close the SD card cover To remove an SD card Push the SD card once After the card comes out a little pull it out Change the recording medium Preparation e Set the power switch to gt or ej 1 MENU DIS CAMERA SETTING f BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY 8 REGISTER EVENT QUALITY 2 Select REC MEDIA SETTING A Select s N Lal COPYMOVE n NO RESET W S t 4 H VIDEO MODE T 0 e 4 V G IMAGE MODE Fe FORMAT ph CLEAN UP 3 Select VIDEO MODE or IMAGE MODE ADO Select 4 select SD AO Select Qe Set 9 MENU Pp To change the recording medium back to the HDD Select HDD in step 4
18. or fade out from colour to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out so the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene PLAYBACK The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black Screen Details The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo The image becomes black and white like an old movie The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available for still image recording ET Managing Files You can directly manage recorded files in the camera CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power while accessing files Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the data on the recording medium may be corrup
19. switch to e Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off gy Still image mode Playback Recording e The camera is programmed to record still images on the built in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory To change the recording medium see page 15 Lock button Zoom Lever Press the REC SNAP button to start recording lo 1 FINE M 2 The PHOTO indicator appears during recording To check how the image looks before recording press the REC SNAP button Q halfway and hold The amp indicator appears and becomes green when the E captured image is focused To cancel the W LIGHT INFO recording release the REC SNAP button To record it on the recording medium press the REC SNAP button fully To change the picture quality lt pg 55 NOTES Still images are recorded at 4 3 size They cannot be recorded at 16 9 size e f the camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack it turns itself off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again set the power switch to OFF then to gt or e When using the AC adapter the camera enters the sleep mode the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off To cancel the sleep mode perform any operation such as zooming While recording Zoom out per Zoom in W Wide angle T Telephoto e You can zoom up to 32x by using the optical zoom e Digital
20. the file QUALITY Image quality lt pg 53 PROTECT File protection status c pg 38 Still Image Files FILE File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording SIZE Image size QUALITY Image quality lt pg 55 PROTECT File protection status c pg 38 To turn off the file information display Press INFO again ETE Managing Files Continued Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure Preparation e Set the power switch to gt e Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 1 MENU D On PROTECT j DELETE BASIC SETTING REC 2 Select PROTECT GATT Select 9 CANCEL ALL G gt 0 Set p3 CURRENT WE gH FILE SELECT S4 PROTECT ALL 3 Select the desired menu A _9 Select N Qo Set e CURRENT Currently displayed file is protected You can select the previous or next file by pressing lt gt e FILE SELECT You can choose multiple files to protect from index screen 1 Press N v I lt gt to select the file you want to protect then press P II The On mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step e f you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 2 Press MENU e PROTECT ALL All files are protected PROTECT EXECUTE CANCEL
21. the index screen P CA INDEX Each press switches the screen Index Date index Event screen screen screen Date Index Screen You can search the desired file by the recording date After displaying the date index screen in To change the display lt pg 28 Select the recording date SEARCH DATE 3 VN N PI ly 07 07 VN i 13 08 NY A 20 08 23 08 02 09 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 FT ara El pw oum 3 Select the desired file 4 9 Select e Set e During playback QD mark appears on the top left corner of the screen Event Screen You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording lt pg 17 After searching by the event you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search After displaying the event screen in To change the display lt pg 28 1 Select the event SEARCH EVENT A VACATION NS e 4 a a al ala x NEXT PAGE e To move to the next page select NEXT PAGE 2 1 ALL SCENES 07 2006 08 2006 08 2006 09 2006 3 Select the recording date Q Select S Tet gt E 2j i S EE ves d TE Bk e To display all the files sele
22. the power switch to Le e Set the MODE switch to Rg MEA 16 9 Each time you press the button setting changes 39 The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions 3A The light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions No display Disables this function Deleting a File The file most recently recorded will be deleted After the recording is finished l i EXECUTE CANCEL 2 Select EXECUTE A Select Qo Set NOTE If the recording mode video or still image is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media Preparation e Set the power switch to Le e Set the MODE switch to pg Example When checking the HDD space MAX RECORDIN V 5h37 mle 11h 15 miN e INDEX 22h 30 m El USED The maximum recording time is displayed for each picture quality mode and the remaining space is indicated by a pie chart Displayed picture quality mode u ULTRA FINE F FINE N NORMAL E ECONOMY For details on the picture quality see page 67 To return to the normal screen Press the 5 button again RECORDING ES Still Image Recording Preparation Open the LCD monitor lt pg 10 Set the MODE switch to O MODE Ol am cre Video mode Set the power
23. to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder pg 32 1 Turn on the camera and the TV 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode 3 Only when connecting the camera to the VCR DVD recorder Turn on the VCR DVD recorder and set the VCR DVD recorder to its AUX input mode 4 Start playback on the camera i pg 26 30 NOTE If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange and the screen size can be changed on the TV make adjustments on the TV Playback Using the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase Remove the insulation sheet before use Beam Effective Area Effective distance for indoor use 5m Remote Sensor 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 The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab Lock Tab Buttons and Functions Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom In Out c pg 18 21 Up Button Rotate Button counterclockwise 7 pg 31 Skip Backward Button Left Button Q Back Button PLAYLIST Button lt pg 42 Q START STOP Button SNAPSHOT Button c pg 20 INFO Button c pg 37 Skip Forward Button Q PLAY PAUSE Button Right Button Q Next Button Down Button Rotate Bu
24. zoom lt pg 18 is not available Continuous Shooting If the continuous shooting mode is set to on keeping the REC SNAP button pressed in step 3 pg 20 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 0 3 seconds Preparation e Set the power switch to Le e Set the MODE switch to Set the CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to ON lt gt pg 55 1 FINE 21 e Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium e The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly The y indicator appears If you select to use this function the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting Preparation e Set the power switch to e Set the MODE switch to pois oo 5 c5 fe Each time you press the button setting changes 3 The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions 3A The light turns on automatically k when shooting in insufficient light conditions No Disables this function display Deleting a File The file most recently recorded will be deleted After the recording is finished we A DELETE EXECUTE CANCEL 2 Select EXECUTE 4 9Q Select Qo Set NOTE If the recording mode video or still image is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file ET Manual Recording Ab
25. 1 32 800 Digital zoom up to 800x NOTES e Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W e When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set TELE MACRO to ON lt pg 53 Changing the Screen Size You can record videos at 4 3 size and 16 9 size By default the camera is set to record videos at the 4 3 size Preparation e Set the power switch to Le e Set the MODE switch to pg vis Each press switches the screen size ATTENTION Videos which have been recorded in 16 9 mode may appear to be slightly vertically stretched ona 4 3 screen TV Record videos in 4 3 mode if playing back on a 4 3 screen TV NOTES e If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY you cannot change the screen size e For the models with the 4 3 screen when recording or playing back videos at 16 9 mode the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched The screen size itself does not change e When playing back on TV with the 4 3 screen the videos recorded in 16 9 mode will appear to be slightly vertically stretched e f you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs it is recommended not to mix16 9 size videos and 4 3 size videos If you select to use this function the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting Preparation e Set
26. 115 2225 4415 8915 FINE STANDARD NOTE For details on compatible SD cards see Check the compatibility of recording media lt pg 3 FURTHER INFORMATION 68 en Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording fol Wee 200x wl IOT A G aso amp r Car S 1 9 BE L T3 excl o 11 30 G id ne Selected Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 22 AJ Auto Mode Mj Manual Mode 2 Tele Macro Mode Indicator lt pg 53 55 S Approximate Zoom Ratio c pg 18 21 4 Zoom Indicator gt pg 18 21 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 23 White Balance Indicator lt pg 23 Brightness Control Indicator lt pg 52 Battery Indicator lt pg 60 Date Time c pg 52 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 15 52 Drop Detection Indicator lt pg 51 2 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator gt pg 23 3 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 24 Program AE Mode Indicator lt pg 24 9 Shutter Speed lt pg 24 SGA Nightscope Indicator gt pg 25 LED Light Indicator lt pg 18 21 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 23 Backlight Compensation Indicator lt gt pg 25 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator lt gt pg 25 During Video Recording Only n 16 9 amp U on56m 0 04 014 0 ereEC 7 Ue D Mode Indicator lt pg 16 2 Screen Size Indicator lt pg 18
27. ATION PLAYLIST S MANAGEMENT e The management information of the playlist is broken 42 INFORMATION IS BROKEN Create the playlist again REMAKE PLAYLIST AGAIN NO REGISTERED SCENES IN e The video files registered in the playlist do not exist Some PLAYLIST SOME OF SCENES of the scenes may not be played back MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK REGISTERED SCENES IN e There are no scenes registered in the playlist The playlist PLAYLIST IS EMPTY THIS will be deleted PLAYLIST WILL BE DELETED CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS The temperature of the camera is too high Turn off the GOING UP TURN CAMERA power then wait for a while OFF PLEASE WAIT CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS e The temperature of the camera is too low Keep the power TOO LOW KEEP CAMERA on and wait for a while POWER ON PLEASE WAIT FURTHER INFORMATION 8250 Warning Indications Continued Indication Meaning F RECORDING FAILURE e Performance of recording medium is poor Use the 40 Cleanup function CLEAN UP in the menu e The writing speed of recording medium is slow or the 3 recording medium is corrupted Use an SD card that is guaranteed to operate 5 e The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts e Appears when the built in hard disk is full and recording is not possible Delete unnecessary files 36 e Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not possible 36 Rep
28. DATE DISPLAY M 0 BS CHANGE EVENT REG gt N p y Set pid PLAYLIST DVD Gs WIPE FADER FFEC 2 Select CHANGE EVENT REG P NR Select SELEGTEVENT 1 VACATION N amp 4 Set D ud nm Pr NON SECTION NEXT PAGE 3 Select a new event to register the file to AD Select d lt Q Set FJ 7 m Y f e i io e To move to the next page select NEXT PAGE e To cancel the event registration select NON SECTION EDITING PRINTING Select the file you want to register AD Select Ld NN eo Set e The y mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step e f you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index Screen ES Playlists What is a Playlist It is a list that enables you to organise recorded videos in order of preference To display the playlist screen Preparation e Set the power switch to gt e Set the MODE switch to ps 1 MENU B REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY B l CHANGE EVENT REG gil PLAYLIST Gs WIPE FADER EFFECT On PROTECT 2 Select PLAYLIST AO Select DELETE OALA Set ERE PLavuist contents p N 2 NEW LIST EDIT NOTE You can display t
29. GES AO Select p a vo N Qo Set N LE A E 00 Number of prints 4 Select the desired file A9 Select Set e f oi slide and hold the zoom lever towards T the preview screen of the still image is displayed D Select the number of prints YO Select eH h C Set e To set print information for other images repeat steps 4 and 5 You can set up to 999 files 6 MENU D To cancel the selection Set the number of prints to 00 EDITING PRINTING To print all still images One print for each 1 In step 3 press A v to select ALL 1 then press Pil 2 Press Av to select EXECUTE then press I To confirm DPOF settings In step 3 press A v to select CHECK SETTINGS then press 1l e f necessary change the number of prints for the desired file by following steps 4 and 5 To reset DPOF settings 1 In step 3 press A v to select RESET then press Il 2 Press v to select EXECUTE then press Pil ECTS Print Setting Continued Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with the USB cable DPOF setting can also be used gt pg 45 To Print by Selecting a Still Image Preparation e Set the power switch to gt e Set the MODE switch to 1 MENU D
30. JVC GETTING STARTED coe 8 INSTRUCTIONS RECORDING HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ MG26E EK PLAYBACK EDITING PRINTING DUBBING MENU SETTINGS FURTHER DO borsy INFORMATION MASCOT a DIGITAL CAPSULE TS 3 To deactivate the demonstration mode set DEMO Dear Customer MODE to OFF lt pg 51 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 LYT1632 001A EN Er Major Features The camera has a built in high capacity HDD hard disk drive that enables you to record videos and still images in massive quantities SD Memory Card SD cards When Using an SD Card lt pg 15 Video Event Registration pg 17 Editing Files on Your PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE Direct Printing pg 46 You can also record onto e To record videos pg 16 e To playback videos pg 26 e To record still images lt pg 20 e To playback still images c pg 30 Auto Manual Recording Mode You can record without using any complicated operations in Auto recording mode Manual recording mode on the other hand enables you to use special effects and make manual adjustments to record videos that are even more vivid To change to manual recording mode lt pg 22 You can register recorded videos to events acco
31. MENU A You have now finished configuring the necessary settings To use the camera right away To record videos i pg 16 To record still images lt pg 20 To configure other settings pg 14 ETE Other Settings Check which buttons to use in the illustration of D B 6 Controls in this section on page 12 ata attery ystem i You can check the remaining battery power and Grip Adjustment the recordable time Open the pad and make grip adjustments When the battery is attached l Set the power switch to OFF Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off OFF gt Playback Recording Lock button 2 AN 7 BATTERY CONDITION 9 de MAX TIME o 50 Ih Ll min INDEX 0 Bottom of the Camera e Battery information is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button tripod stud and the is pressed and held for several seconds mounting Sockel e If COMMUNICATING ERROR appears with the screw and instead of the battery status even though you then rotate the tried to press Ca several times there may be a camera clockwise to problem with your battery In such a case mount it to the consult your nearest JVC dealer tripod e The recordable time display should only be used as a guide It is displayed in 10 minute units Align the camera stud hole with the NOTE Do
32. OW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER OFF SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL LE 41 42 34 34 38 37 Still Image Recording Menus ES Menus QUALITY Enables you to set the picture quality for still images amp SELF TIMER This is the timer function It starts recording when the set time elapses after the REC SNAP button is pressed L CONTINUOUS SHOOTING This is the continuous shooting function It records still images continuously while the REC SNAP button is pressed GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places However the overall colour tones appear grayish 9 yg CAMERA SETTING fa TELE MACRO You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm Still Image Playback Menus Menus gt DPOF Enables you to configure settings related to DPOF ity DIRECT PRINT Enables you to configure settings related to printing EFFECT These are special playback effects They add effects that alter colour tones On PROTECT Enables you to perform operations related to protecting files T DELETE Enables you to perform operations related to deleting files Settings Factory preset FINE STANDARD OFF 2SEC 10SEC OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function
33. REC MEDIA SETTING Q DATE DISPLAY B DPOF Ch DIRECT PRINT f EFFECT On PROTECT 1 DELETE 2 Select DIRECT PRINT AO Select y Set e PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 3 Connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable e After a while the print menu appears SELECTED PRINT CANCEL 4 Select ME PRINT E PRINT THIS IMAGE E LG m DATE PRINT CANCEL a 6 Press A v to select menus and press lt gt to select settings dh N b A UK Y du UN 1d VR 4d m y e NUMBER OF PRINTS The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99 e DATE Set whether to print the date and time 7 Select PRINT 4 9 Select Set To stop printing after printing starts 1 Press gt II 2 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press M Il NOTE If the printer is not recognised or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer remove the USB cable select DIRECT PRINT in the menu again and then reconnect the cable To Print Using the DPOF Settings If the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF settings gt pg 45 After performing step 1 3 4 Select and set items as follows DPOF PRINT PRINT AO Select a b Y JJ N A y y e To confirm the DPOF setting press A V to select CHECK SETTINGS then press gt II After that press MENU to return to the previo
34. attach the pad eyelet the strap guide to fix it in place Strap Guide Buckle Eyelet Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration Place here during recording Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference AV Cable USB Cable When connecting a cable attach the m end with the core filter to the camera Attachment positions lt right Large A AC Adapter Release the stopper Wind once ca LLJ z H N H LLJ The LCD monitor can rotate 270 Power linked operation When the power switch is set to e you can also turn the camera on off by opening closing the LCD monitor Depending on the model the screen size aspect varies 0 Power Switch OFF gt r pg 12 2 Lock Button lt pg 12 S Zoom Lever W E T a pg 18 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 26 Light Button LIGHT lt pg 18 Information Button INFO 7 pg 37 5 Mode Switch MODE r pg 16 20 26 30 8 Auto Manual Mode Button AUTO gt pg 22 Menu Button MENU c pg 50 Delete Button q pg 19 9 Recording Start Stop Button REC SNAP lt pg 16 20 Control Lever A Reverse Skip lt pg 27 Up Backlight Compensation E lt pg 25 Spot Exposure C
35. ch Playback Indicator Appears when playing back a video file from the date search c pg 28 3 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy lt pg 53 4 Playback Mode pg 27 gt Playback Il Pause P Forward High Speed Search 4 Reverse High Speed Search Il Forward Slow Motion Il Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed 5 Counter lt pg 52 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator lt pg 60 Date Time lt pg 52 9 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 15 52 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 34 Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt pg 34 FURTHER INFORMATION TERMS A AC Adapter wececvrcscncdxdevcnredsonscondunaazousanscuscadcbaweccent 12 B Backlight Compensation eese 25 Balle PAG EEE Eran D p DR 12 Brightness Control eeeseeseeeenenn nennen 52 C Changing Event Registration esses 54 Changing the Menu Settings seeseeeeeees 50 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium 40 52 Clock Adjust EE 53 Connecting to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder 32 Continuous Shooting eese 21 55 Copying Moving Still Image Files 48 52 D Data Battery EE 14 Date Display Order esee 53 Date Index Screen i55 oi sasassuk essa ania Roe rri nbi E ko ea pErESS 28 Date Time Setti
36. coscoscoscoscoseoe 20 Various Operations during Playback 27 File Search Function 28 Date Index Screen 28 Event Screen rrrrrnnnnnrnorrnnnnnrrnvnnnnnsennnn 29 To Play Back Files in the EXTMOV Folder 29 Deleting a Video File 29 Ka Still image Still Image Playback 30 File Search Function 30 Slide SOW A 31 Image Rotation 5 52 ocior ie ttes pete peor dd ed 31 Playback ZOOM vsars4sseseegmmesnminsmesnen 31 Deleting a Still Image File 31 ma O Video Still image Watching Images on TV Remote Control 32 Connecting to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder 32 Playback on TV sacsiosccssannacccasetibastaidacoeaatadia 32 Playback Using the Remote Control 33 Playback with Special Effects 34 EDITING PRINTING l O Video Still image Managing Files 96 Deleting Files TET c rennene 36 Viewing File Information 37 Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure 38 Formatting a Recording Medium 39 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium 40 Resetting the File Number 40 Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recordin
37. ct ALL SCENES select the desired file A Select e VW V 7 Set e During playback QE mark appears on the top left corner of the screen To change the event registration of a file pg 41 To Play Back Files in the EXTMOV Folder If data cannot be recorded properly the video files are saved to the EXTMOV folder lt pg 17 1 Press the REC SNAP button while the index screen is displayed 2 After MPG is displayed press A V I lt gt to select the file you want to play then press Il To return to the index screen Press the REC SNAP button again e The file information and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the EXTMOV folder Deleting a Video File Preparation Pause the playback Alternatively select the file on the index screen DELETE L Remaining files 0059 EXECUTE PLAYBACK CANCEL You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing lt gt 2 Select EXECUTE AO Select Q ose To exit the file delete screen Select CANCEL in step 2 Set the MODE switch to m MODE O m Video mode gy Still image mode 4 Index screen for still image Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off Playback Recording o e V ang Lock button Zoom Lever LIGHT INFO Pal Fe e To change the medium
38. e Recording date 12 03 2006 ECT 13 00 pet 15 00 EDITING PRINTING 44 en Playlists Continued Other Operations of Playlists Playing Back Playlists After performing To display the playlist screen i pg 42 3 Select PLAYLIST CONTENTS 4 09 Select Qo Set PLAYLIST CONTENTS s E AR ALL SCENES 01 10 11 06 11 30 Select the playlist that you want to playback A gt Select Qo Set e During playback of the playlist 5J mark appears on the top left corner of the screen e f you slide the zoom lever towards W while playback is paused the index screen for playlist appears You can see the contents of the playlist and select the desired scene To return to the playback screen slide the zoom lever to T To stop playback Press I To return to the normal playback mode Select ALL SCENES in step 4 You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist Preparation Perform To display the playlist screen c pg 42 Adding Deleting Files in Playlist 3 Press A v to select EDIT then press Il 4 Press A v to select the playlist you want to edit then press P Il e To add or delete files follow the steps 5 to 8 in Creating Playlists lt pg 42 Changing Playlist Names The default name of a playlist is its creation date and time 3 Press A v to select RENAME the
39. e are no JPEG still image files to be copied or moved in recording media Indication Meaning ics NUMBER OF FOLDERS e Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for OVERFLOW file copy move operation MEMORY CARD ERROR e Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded 15 REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE SD card Remove the card once and insert it again or CARD replace with another card FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE e The file system of the recording medium may have a 39 PROBLEM FORMAT IS problem It is recommended to copy the data for backup RECOMMENDED AFTER purposes then format the medium COPYING WANTED DATA VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS The video management file is broken Recovery is 29 BROKEN TO RECORD required to record or play back video files Press A v to PLAYBACK VIDEO select YES then press Ill to recover the video RECOVERY IS REQUIRED management file If the desired video file is not displayed RECOVER on the video index screen in spite of the file recovery the file has been moved to the EXTMOV folder Press the REC SNAP button on the index screen to display MPG and then select the desired file NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE e The data cannot be recorded properly or the video 29 VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN management file has been deleted or cannot be found MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER Video files have been moved to MPEG EXTMOV folder CAN NOT READ EVENT e Appears when the event information cannot be read INFORM
40. e function ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL PORTUGUES ITALIANO NEDERLANDS PYCCKMM POLSKI CESTINA TURKGE ims 15 15 39 40 48 40 13 Menus CLOCK ADJUST Enables you to set the time Zr DATE DISPLAY ORDER Enables you to set the date and time display format DISPLAY Video Recording Menus Menus REGISTER EVENT Enables you to turn on off event registration for any videos before starting recording QUALITY Enables you to set the picture quality for videos a WIND CUT Reduces noise caused by wind GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places However the overall colour tones appear grayish DIS Compensates for hand shake Ey CAMERA SETTING A ZOOM Enables you to set the maximum zoom ratio fa TELE MACRO You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm Settings Factory preset DATE TIME DATE ORDER year month day month day year day month year TIME 24H 12H OFF Turns off the on screen display ON Turns on the on screen display Settings Factory preset ON SELECT Activates the function After you activate this function you can select the event to register videos to OFF Disables the function ULTRA FINE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function OFF Disables the function ON Acti
41. effect skips frames to give images of an old movie atmosphere STROBE The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available for still image recording The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 2 to 1 30 seconds It enables recording with little light in dim locations After performing To change to manual recording mode i pg 22 A MM 16 9 KO XA The amp A indicator appears To cancel nightscope Press lt NIGHT so that the amp A indicator disappears NOTE It is recommended to use the tripod lt pg 14 when recording with a slow shutter speed Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With a simple operation dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure After performing To change to manual recording mode i pg 22 2 am G The indicator appears 16 9 To cancel backlight compensation Press A EJ twice so that the indicator disappears Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas After performing To change to manual recording mode i pg 22 22m 169 eo Press twice iF The indicator appears 2 Select the desired spot metering area frame mM 16 9 U 0h56m 9 Select PI A P PR SU set C 7 LJ DI To lock the exp
42. els 5 5 Mbps NORMAL 720 x 576 pixels 4 2 Mbps ECONOMY 352 x 288 pixels 1 5 Mbps VBR VBR VBR VBR NAN A Recording mode audio ULTRA FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps NORMAL 48 kHz 256 kbps ECONOMY 48 kHz 128 kbps For still image Format JPEG Image size One mode 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD For connectors AV S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 O analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 O analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kO analogue stereo USB Mini USB type B USB 2 0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V _ 1A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx 1 year depending on the frequency of use Operating distance Within 5 m Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 45 mm x 13 mm x 105 mm Weight Approx 40 g incl battery Design and specifications subject to change without notice Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality Approximate recording time minutes for video Quality SD Card ULTRA FINE RR Approximate number of storable images for still image Quality Factory preset 520 1035 2060 4160 9999 1
43. ented and other proprietary technology and will only operate with a JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after the battery is fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e After 5 minutes has elapsed in record standby mode the camera will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera INFORMATION Video recording with sound that was made especially for demonstration at shops might be remaining on the hard disk of the camera that you have purchased To delete this video file please refer to Deleting Files lt pg 36 Formatting a Recording Medium r pg 39 IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as origi
44. er Related Preparations Using the Battery FP 12 Language Setting rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennn 13 Date Time Setting 13 Other Settings ssammrmimnanmnsimsmssnsiuv M Grip Adjustment errnnnnnrnnrnvvnrvrnnnnnnnrvrnnnnnnnn 14 Tripod Mounting 5 22iide piden emt er SEse bit than 14 Data Battery System 14 When Using an SD Card 15 RECORDING yma Video Video Recording 16 Registering Files to Events 17 V4oo ppc e aiaiai 18 Changing the Screen Size 18 LED LIONE oM E 18 Deleting a File 19 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 19 Ka Still image Still Image Recording 20 Foo nylon 21 Continuous Shooting 21 LED LORE Lunge 21 Deleting a File uiii catio ten m Eo indt 21 O Video Still image Manual Recording 22 Manual Setting in MSET Menu 22 NIONSCOPS c 25 Backlight Compensation 25 Spot Exposure Control 25 PLAYBACK vn Video Video Playback ssoososcoscoscoscoscos
45. ered file column shown on the right 2 Use A to select a file and press Il 3 Press INDEX to return to the previous Screen To delete a registered scene 1 Press gt after step 6 to move to the registered file column shown on the right 2 Use A to select a file and press qp NOTES e A maximum of 99 playlists can be created e Each playlist can consist of a maximum of 99 scenes e f you delete the original files the corresponding files are also deleted from the playlist e Files in the EXTMOV folder cannot be used to create playlists Displaying Files Details on how files are displayed in step 4 are described below When selecting IMPORT FROM EVENT or IMPORT FROM DATE All the files recorded on the same date are displayed as a single file Originally these files cannot be registered separately To register files separately perform Adding Deleting Files in Playlist pg 44 after creating the playlist Recording date 12 03 2006 a MN 11 00 RAEN 13 00 15 00 To check individual scenes Use A to select the file and press the INDEX button A list of individual scenes appears e To display the preview screen select a file and press P II Press again to return to the previous screen e Press INDEX again to stop checking When selecting ALL SCENES Files can be displayed individually and registered in order of preferenc
46. ew e To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W Deleting a Still Image File Preparation Playback the still image Alternatively select the file on the index screen 1 Tm You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing lt gt PLAYBACK DELETE Remaining files 0059 EXECUTE CANCEL 2 Select EXECUTE 4 9 Select Q ose To exit the file delete screen Select CANCEL in step 2 ET Watching Images on TV Remote Control Connecting to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder Make sure all units are turned off before connecting Connect the cable so that the colours of the terminals and connectors match White audio left red audio right yellow video Open the cover AV Connector AV Cable S EE aig provided O5 BOSCO DUST DL AV Input Terminal for TV VCR or DVD Recorder When connecting the camera to a VCR DVD recorder also check the connection between the VCR DVD Enables playback of even higher quality NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 12 e To connect the camera to a PC refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE e This camera is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used with a television of a different standard Playback on TV After connecting the camera to the TV in Connecting
47. g seccion uer 41 vm Video PO ean Creating Playlists 42 Playing Back Playlists 44 Other Operations of Playlists 44 Still image Print Seting ssesissssessesecderssceiessatessessasescestacssesces dO DPOF Pin SENG xsoxdiesxxixu aana 45 Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer 46 DUBBING i Video Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs 47 Using a VCR DVD Recorder for Dubbing 47 O Still image Copying Moving Still Image Files 48 MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings 50 Common Menus for All Modes 51 Video Recording Menus 53 Video Playback Menus 54 Still Image Recording Menus 55 Still Image Playback Menus 55 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting 56 Warning Indications 60 Cleaning the Camera 62 p r Specifications eere OG Indications on LCD Monitor 608 TERMS eene nnne BUCK cover Regarding This Manual Button operations e Button operations are illustrated as shown below OX
48. g the recording medium 17 pg 39 Make sure you hold the camera correctly during recording Do not cover the area near the lens stereo microphone or camera sensor with your finger or other object while recording lt pg 10 When a certain length of time passes without operation e When using the battery the power will turn off automatically to conserve power Use the power switch to turn on the power again e When using the AC adapter the access lamp lights up and the LCD turns off the camera enters the sleep mode Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly This camera uses a microcomputer Factors such as background noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly If the camera does not operate correctly reset the camera lt pg 56 If a problem occurs with the SD card bring the card together with the camera for repairs When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service centre be sure to bring your camera together with the SD card If one of them is not included the cause cannot be diagnosed and the repair cannot be made properly Precautions on handling batteries e When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be strictly followed e f the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge turn the power off before using it again e This product includes pat
49. he playlist menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control Controls in this section MODE Switch Power Switch Zoom Lever NIV II DI m il OA INDEX T MENU Creating Playlists After performing To display the playlist screen F pg 42 3 Select NEW LIST AO Select GO Set I Pp NEW LIST IMPORT FROM EVENT IMPORT FROM DATE ALL SCENES 4 Select an item and display files Ao Select SP Set e IMPORT FROM EVENT Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date Press gt to select the event then press P II e IMPORT FROM DATE Display all the files in the medium listed by recording date e ALL SCENES Display all files individually The files are displayed See Displaying Files lt pg 43 for details TOTAL 00h00m 5 Select the file to add to playlist AAO Select mE AF ooo Vg ese HIRS eO _ a DVD1 Insertion point 6 Select the insertion point Ao Select Q EDIT To Set A m ar mn ic a B 78 DVD1 e To add other files repeat steps 5 and 6 7 MENU A QUIT PLAYLIST SAVE EDITED CONTENTS SAVE AND QUIT DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL 8 Select SAVE AND QUIT AD Select Qu Set To check a registered scene 1 Press gt after step 6 to move to the regist
50. he times shown above are approximate times The values within are the times when the LED light is on NOTE You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter Language Setting The language on the display can be changed lt pg 52 1 Open the LCD monitor pg 10 2 Set the power switch to gt or ej Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off OFF Playback ooo Recording Lock button CAMERA SETTING f BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT QUALITY AY WIND CUT A gt Select N Qo Set i DATE TIME GR SCENE COUNTER E LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY ORDER 5 Select LANGUAGE A Select E Qo Set 4 ENGLISH select the desired language A 9 Select N Qo Set Date Time Setting The recording start date time is recorded on the video still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO lt pg 26 30 In addition you can find the desired file from the date index screen i pg 28 After performing step 1 4 in Language Setting pg 13 D Select CLOCK ADJUST ca LLJ _ z N H LLJ AO Select CLOCK ADJUST Q DATE TIME V T 8 Set 3 J o1 2006 11 o7 6 Set the date and time AO Select Repeat this step to input the month day year hour and minute 7
51. hen otherwise accessing the recording medium Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves e Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts e Copy the recorded files to your PC JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage e A malfunction may cause the recording medium to fail to operate properly JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents FURTHER INFORMATION 64 en Cautions Continued Recording Medium Continued e Do not strike or shake the hard disk e When the camera is repaired or inspected data may be erased and the hard disk may be formatted Back up all data before requesting repair or inspection e Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly e When formatting or erasing data using the camera only the file 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 e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or appl
52. hium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Do not point the lens directly into the sun Thi
53. images FORMAT Enables you to select the medium to format pb CLEAN UP Enables you to select the medium to clean up UJ COPY MOVE Enables you to set whether to duplicate or move still images during dubbing NO RESET Enables you to select the file type videos or still images when resetting the file number DATE DISPLAY Cc BRIGHT Enables you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor DATE TIME Enables you to set whether to display the current time on the LCD monitor amp SCENE COUNTER Enables you to set whether to display the counter in video mode E3 LANGUAGE Enables you to set the language for menus ET Changing the Menu Settings Continued Common Menus for All Modes Continued Settings Factory preset Press Il and then select sub menus HDD SD HDD SD HDD SD HDD SD COPY MOVE VIDEO IMAGE Press Il and then select sub menus Adjust the brightness of the display using lt gt then press P II OFF The date time does not appear AUTO The date time appears for approx 5 seconds in the following cases eWhen the power switch is set from OFF to Le eWhen playback starts eWhen the date is changed during playback ON The date time is always displayed NOTE You can set different settings for each mode video recording playback and still image recording playback OFF Disables the function ON Activates th
54. ing outdoors on a cloudy day White paper fe HALOGEN When a video light or similar type of lighting is used CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Er Manual Recording Continued MSET Menu Continued Menus S SP Shutter Speed A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion P AE Program AE You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations EF Effect You can record videos or still images with special effects Settings Factory preset AUTO The shutter speed is adjusted automatically 1 2 to 1 4000 For video recording 1 2 to 1 500 For still image recording The smaller the value the faster the shutter speed Use lt gt to set the value NOTE It is recommended to use the tripod lt pg 14 when recording with a slow shutter speed OFF The brightness is adjusted automatically amp SPORTS Records fast moving subjects clearly amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in snow SPOTLIGHT Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural OFF No effect is used L SEPIA The image has a brownish tint like old photos B W MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like old movies CLASSIC FILM This
55. irmly 12 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one No display appears e When using the AC adapter the camera enters the sleep mode the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off To cancel the sleep mode perform any operation such as zooming The power was turned off accidentally e The drop detection function operated 51 Set the power switch to OFF and turn the power on again To turn off the drop detection function set DROP DETECTION to OFF Trouble Displays The power charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging SET DATE TIME appears Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish Coloured bright spots appear on the LCD monitor Image does not appear on the LCD monitor Image appears to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on a 4 3 screen TV Recording Recording cannot be performed When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant During recording the date time does not appear Action Charging is difficult 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 The built
56. ium If one of them is not included the cause cannot be diagnosed and the repair cannot be made properly Serious malfunctioning The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning FURTHER INFORMATION 66 en Specifications For general Power supply DC 11 V Using AC adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 9 4 1 W When using the LED light Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 69 mm x 109 mm Weight Approx 340 g without battery lens cap and strap Approx 400 g incl battery lens cap and strap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 800 000 pixels CCD Lens F 2 0 to 4 5 f 2 3 mm to 73 6 mm 32 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 230 5 mm LCD monitor 2 7 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED Light Within 1 5 m recommended shooting distance 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 FINE 720 x 576 pix
57. lace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files RECORDING MAY NOT BE e The data may not be recorded on the recording medium CORRECT ON THE MEMORY correctly Try recording again CARD e Otherwise clean up the recording medium 40 MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE e The recording medium cannot be played back correctly Try PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY playback again CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE e The operation is not available in the video mode DROP DETECTION WORKED e The drop detection function operated and the power was 29 AND THE POWER IS TURNED turned off The file that was being recorded may have been OFF saved into the EXTMOV folder 2 Cleaning the Camera Before cleaning turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter 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 To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions for each product Cautions
58. lect N Set 3 Select HDD or SD A 0 Select Q Set CLEAN UP THIS PROCESS MAY TAKE A WHILE EXECUTE CANCEL 4 Select EXECUTE AO Select A e When cleanup is finished CLEANING UP COMPLETED appears Press P II to complete the operation e Depending on the hard disk drive it may take several minutes for the cleanup process to be completed By resetting the file number name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files Preparation e Set the power switch to gt or ej T MENU A DIS By CAMERA SETTING f BASIC SETTING 8 REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT QUALITY 2 Select and set items as follows REC MEDIA SETTING NO RESET 4 Q Select Q Set 3 Select the file type VIDEO or IMAGE 4 9O Select Q Set EXECUTE NO RESET FOR VIDEO FILES EXECUTE CANCEL 4 Select EXECUTE AO Select Qo Set Changing the Event Registration of mw eT Video Files after Recording P See neem SAVE AND QUIT Preparation DELETE AND QUIT e Set the power switch to gt CANCEL e Set the MODE switch to gg 6 Select SAVE AND QUIT elec 1 TD MENU BASIC SETTING 4 09 Select A 2 REC MEDIA SETTING Q f
59. low 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in high places such as ona 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 floor e 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 How to Handle a CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service centre be sure to bring your camera together with the recording med
60. n press Il 4 Press A v to select the desired playlist then press P II 5 Press A v I lt I gt to select the desired letter then press Il e Repeat this process to complete the name e You can change the character types capital letters small letters or marks by selecting A a Q To correct a letter select or gt and press Il to move the cursor to the letter then select CLEAR and press PIL 6 Press A v lt gt to select then press Il Deleting Playlist Original files are not deleted even if you delete the playlist 3 Press A v to select DELETE then press Il 4 Press A v to select a playlist you want to delete e To delete all playlists at once select DELETE ALL 5 Press gt Il 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press Il Print Setting DPOF Print Setting This camera is compatible with DPOF Digital Print Order Format You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera This feature is useful to print with a DPOF compatible printer or for taking the recording medium to a photo lab for printing Preparation Set the power switch to gt e Set the MODE switch to 1 e 2 Select DPOF fA Select Qo Set 4 OY RESET lt gt SELECT IMAGES amp S gt ALL1 g CHECK SETTINGS Controls in this section Zoom Lever Power Switch MODE Switch lvlI amp I I I 3 Select SELECT IMA
61. nally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES e The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount e The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides Caution on Replaceable lit
62. ndanciasssdisaniansnesens 12 Power Linked Operation esee 10 Program Faen 24 Protecting Files ucxixaes ick cux v bcr xd xri let 38 54 55 R Rec Media Setting esses 52 Recording Medium eese 63 Recording Time ees eere ee eene nennen nna 67 Remote Control eese nme 33 51 Resetting the File Number eene 40 52 S Scene COUDIBE oerte orti to RU EPl gave Capa X DPEDI EbcPEN 52 Screen Size 16 9 4 8 1 cieseses esa sr eaa sa sik epe birra ga 18 DE 0 EP OR TENE RE 15 Self TiMer EN 55 Shutter Speed uke 24 ETNA 31 Slow Motion Playback scccsccecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeseees 27 Speaker Volume vuaimssnenermnassnessekiadabaderanndskenn 26 Spot Exposure Control ea dc ib DE Dee E S E Or 25 Still IMage NN DNO RET 20 30 T TORS Macro ROREM 53 55 Tripod MOo hilllit 3sxazxacxxssbeviduss cena zUvampisuxdbieivebiadrdEs 14 V VideO He 16 26 W White Balance scccsccvecsscaresascssaceassadsccssarcasenconsbevens 23 Wind CUI ger Hmm 53 Wipe or Fader Effects siccsiviawcseavacawaawed cia a esi aci a 34 Z ZOOMING TE 18 21 27 31 53 2006 Victor Company of Japan Limited Printed in Malaysia 0406FOH AL VM
63. ng 1 5 eco ian nau anu taa nn aka pP REV aua naa 13 Deleting Files 0n 0saccadnedtasinessaecodazancntaacdaaneeasdiencdes 36 Demonstration Mode ccsceeceeceeeeeteeeeeeeeneteeeereeeas 51 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS s sees 53 Direct Printing cs ctadeesnascdadaceacsvenataectenessassaanccsaes 46 55 Drop Detection EE e Ca Tan ren Yabra Raids 51 219 610 auta ausa Henr E E 47 E Effect RR RERO 34 54 55 Event Registration 11 55 correre rina reni iai 17 53 Se EE EE 29 EXTMOV Folder 22524222 2dxdxx 5 4 CU GROE daaarna 17 29 F File Information oue rx ex Pm bei d POE OPERE rr aad 37 FOCUS MAPS 23 Formatting a Recording Medium 39 52 G Gain je NR E NRI ORE S 53 55 H Hired DISK E EM 2 Image Rotation aces acsierscriahantcannesndanseedandeaetancememes 31 L Language Setting 2 2 sae renta Rena a tnn irn redd 13 52 LCD Monitor ceeeeeee meme 10 64 TS FN 18 21 er 9 M Manual EX 00 ET vitac b x Ode e Sa ixUES 23 Manual FOCUS iaces es sea Sada seta Repo tr Ne 23 Manual Recording sidicimesieiiccorinrntiuareatanibidaiaeiintens 22 ME 22 N NightSCoOpe RR 25 Number of Storable Images eene 67 O On Screen DISDIG Luo on md iren bk OrdFt E IRR UREE 53 68 Operation Sound csiccsscssnnsssndietaedeatasacansinssauiaeareaens 51 P le EE 46 Picture Quality 24 rein rea ren tior iR Ein 53 55 67 Playlist vr 42 54 Power Switch desnuacsccnssaneandeciasssee
64. ontrol e lt pg 25 v Forward Skip pg 27 Down Manual Set M pg 22 lt Reverse Search 41 lt pg 27 Left Nightscope NIGHT gt pg 25 gt Forward Search PP lt pg 27 Right Switch Screen Size 16 9 4 3 16 9 lt gt pg 18 Press down Play Pause P Il lt pg 26 30 t Index Button INDEX lt pg 28 Remaining Space Button 9 pg 19 Data Battery Button ca pg 14 2 Battery Release Button BATT lt pg 12 The connectors are located beneath the covers S Video Output Connector S lt pg 32 Audio Video Output Connector AV USB Universal Serial Bus Connector SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE DC Input Connector DC lt pg 12 7 Power Charge Lamp POWER CHARGE gt pg 12 8 Access Lamp ACCESS Lights up or blinks when you access files Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack AC adapter while accessing files 19 Auto Lamp AUTO Lights up in Auto recording mode H Reset Button RESET lt pg 56 Hl Speaker pg 26 EH Battery Pack Mount pg 12 FE Camera Sensor Remote Sensor i pg 33 Hj Lens EJ Stereo Microphone FLED Light lt pg 18 21 Hi Grip Strap c pg 14 H SD Card Cover OPEN c pg 15 EE Stud Hole pg 14 Ej Tripod Mounting Socket pg 14 ca LLJ m N H LLJ ATTENTION e
65. orded image is too bright White balance setting cannot be activated The continuous shooting speed of still images is slow Playback Playback cannot be performed The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback or motion is choppy The black amp white fader does not work There is a noise during playback Action e Certain modes of program AE effect DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time e Set ZOOM to 64X or 800X e Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode e In bright places setting Nightscope or a slow speed is not recommended e Set focus to the automatic mode e Clean the lens and check the focus again e Try manual white balance adjustment e Try backlight compensation or manual exposure e Try manual exposure e Do not select the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode before setting white balance e he continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots when using certain recording media or under certain recording conditions e Select the recording medium properly e To watch images on a TV set the TV s input mode or channel that is appropriate for video playback e The surface of the disk or card is damaged It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera e Do not select the se
66. osure After you finish configuring the setting press and hold PI for more than 2 seconds The indicator appears To cancel spot exposure control Press A E once so that the indicator disappears Nightscope Spot Exposure Control RECORDING Set the MODE switch to gt a MODE IQ aa Video mode eu C Stillimage mode Index screen for videos Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off Playback Recording Lock button Zoom Lever Speaker Volume Control LIGHT INFO OX mm 4 e To change the medium to be played back see page 15 Press to select the desired file then press Il 4 Q Select Q e To pause playback press I again Set O CA INDEX To return to the index screen Press INDEX when playback is paused To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the speaker volume control towards to turn the volume up or towards to turn the volume down To turn the date display on off Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF pg 52 To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused lt pg 37 NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV lt pg 32 e At the junctions between scenes the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted However this is not a malfunction
67. out manual recording mode This mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness manually You need to switch to this mode because auto recording mode which adjusts these settings automatically is selected by default To change to manual recording mode Preparation e Set the power switch to e Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch m 69 Press twice The MM indicator appears To return to the auto recording mode Press the AUTO button so that the A indicator appears Controls in this section Power Switch MODE Switch lvl amp I I Manual Setting in MSET Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus After performing To change to manual recording mode i pg 22 1 d xw 169 U 0h56m en AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AE AF WB S SP P AE EF 2 Select the desired menu Select lt gt q Set AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Aor AE AF WB SSP I For details on each menu see pages 23 and 3 Select the desired setting AUTO AUTO AUTO um AE AF WB SSP I Depending on the kind of settings you select you can set the value with lt gt after selecting The menu disappears and the indicator for the set function appears MSET Menu Menus AE Manual Exposure Adjusts the brightness
68. pia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode e The sound of the hard disk drive may have been recorded if the camera was moved suddenly during recording Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording 53 24 23 62 23 23 25 23 24 15 32 35 Trouble Editing Printing Files cannot be deleted When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen Other problems The data process is too slow after the power is switched on or the mode is changed The SD card cannot be removed from the camera Action e Remove protection from the files and delete them e This is not a malfunction This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated e There is a large number of still images approx 1 000 or more stored in the recording medium Copy the stored files to a PC and delete them from the recording medium e Push the SD card in a few more times 38 53 36 15 FURTHER INFORMATION Ko Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen Indication Meaning m Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power SET DATE TIME LENS CAP PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD HARD DISK DRIVE IS NOT FORMATTED THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED HDD ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR CHECK CARD S WRITE Remaining power level wra mm a l High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the
69. rding to their content This enables you to search and select files by content event USB 2 0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer With the bundled image editing software you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with a USB cable Read This First How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera Please read the following instructions before using the camera Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage lt pg 47 Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly Check the compatibility of recording media e The SD cards that are guaranteed to work with this camera are those by Panasonic TOSHIBA pqi still image only and SanDisk If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that had already been recorded e For video recording use a high speed SD card at least 10 MB s e MultiMediaCards are not supported Format recording medium before use Before using this camera format the built in hard disk or SD cards This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessin
70. red menu A Select e CURRENT Currently displayed file is deleted You can select the previous or next file by pressing lt i gt e FILE SELECT You can choose multiple files to delete from the index screen 1 Press A V lt gt to select the file you want to delete then press P IM e The T mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step e If you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 2 Press MENU e DELETE ALL All files are deleted DELETE Remaining files 0059 EXECUTE CANCEL EN 37 Select EXECUTE If FILE SELECT was selected in step 3 select EXECUTE AND QUIT AO Select I UV NG t Gy gt NOTES e Protected files cannot be deleted To delete them release the protection first pg 38 e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting Viewing File Information Preparation e For video files Pause the playback Alternatively select the file on the index Screen e For still images Playback the still image Alternatively select the file on the index screen LIGHT INFO D PB TIME QUALITY PROTECT OFF ULTRA FINE c E cc ou c e LLI Video Files FILE File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording PB TIME Playback time length of
71. ries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer the recharging takes Terminals DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not work properly if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times e 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 e Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or w
72. roperly 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 itis damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer
73. s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL e NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock e NEVER guess or take chances with electrical 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 e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories CS CAPSULE MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan Copyright 2001 HI CORPORATION All rights reserved e Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Ir Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories PHONE Attaching the Shoulder Strap 9 Attaching the Lens Cap 9 Attaching the Core Filter 9 TT EE NN 1 Necessary Settings before Use 2 Pow
74. s can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camera CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall resulting in damage CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until itis no longer wobbly and then plug the larger Mi SE end of the power cord into an AC outlet Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European Union This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end of life Instead the product Hs should be handed overtothe Attention applicable collection point for This symbol is only the recycling of electrical and valid in the European electronic equipment for Union proper treatment recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation By disposing of this product correctly you will help to
75. selected event thus making the file easy to find at playback There are up to 3 different destinations within each event for example BABY1 BABY2 BABY3 Preparation e Set the power switch to Le e Set the MODE switch to pg 2 Select REGISTER EVENT A Select co 3 Select ON SELECT S LLI j CM Select 13 oc amp m B r L v 7 0 Set J 3 137 NON SECTION NEXT PAGE Select the event that you want to register the file to AO Select PP oss e To select a different destination select NEXT PAGE e To cancel the event registration select NON SECTION The selected event is displayed on the screen Press the REC SNAP button to start recording To search by event for a file to play back lt gt pg 29 NOTE Once you select to register a file to a certain event the setting will remain even if you turn the power off Unless you change the setting you will register a file to the same event that you had previously selected ECEN Video Recording Continued While recording Zoom out a Zoom in W Wide angle T Telephoto e You can zoom in up to 32x by using the optical zoom e Zoom magnification over 32x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 800x Set ZOOM to 64X or 800X lt pg 53 Optical zoom up to 32x
76. ted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted format the recording medium lt gt pg 39 Controls in this section MODE Switch Power Switch Zoom Lever lWvIXI I Pil LIGHT INFO T Deleting Files Deleting with the Ti Button Preparation e Set the power switch to gt e Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch T Select the file to be deleted OD BE DELETE L Remaining files 0059 EXECUTE CANCEL You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing lt gt 3 Select EXECUTE M Select N Qo Set To exit the file delete screen Select CANCEL in step 3 NOTE If you press qp during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted However if the recording mode video or still image is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file Deleting on Menu Screen Preparation e Set the power switch to gt e Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 1 MENU WIPE FADER YA EFFECT 2 On PROTECT Ve TJ DELETE gt f BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY 2 Select DELETE 25 9 Select bl VN NES Lap m d U P DELETE ALL 7 CURRENT A FILE SELECT 3 Select the desi
77. ting this function helps prevent damage to the HDD by enabling the camera to turn off the power automatically when for example it detects that it has been dropped Settings Factory preset Press 9 II and then select sub menus EXECUTE Performs this function CANCEL Returns to the menu screen without executing reset OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function NOTES e The demonstration only works when the DC cord is connected not with the battery e f an SD card is in the camera demonstration will not take place even if this mode is set to ON OFF Turns off the operation sound BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed OFF The camera does not receive the signal from the remote control ON Enables operation with the remote control OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked set the power switch to OFF and to on again CAUTION Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the built in hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped Common Menus for All Modes Ej MENU SETTINGS Menus sf REC MEDIA SETTING VIDEO MODE Enables you to set the recording medium for videos O IMAGE MODE Enables you to set the recording medium for still
78. to be played back see page 15 Press A v lt gt to select the desired file then press P Il A D Select Dos e Press lt gt to display the previous next file BOCA INDEX To return to the index screen Press INDEX To turn the date time display on off Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF lt pg 52 To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused lt pg 37 File Search Function One touch operation enables you to switch the index screen to the date index screen for the convenient file Index Date index search Iu screen screen e The event screen cannot be used for still images For details on operations see page 28 You can playback all the images stored in the recording media automatically During playback e During the slide show pressing v displays files in descending order and pressing A displays files in ascending order To end the slide show Press Il again Image Rotation You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise During playback 4 Counterclockwise X Clockwise e Each time you press A or v the image rotates 90 180 270 0 Playback Zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x During playback VOL We QT Full view of the image The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area e Press A v lt gt to move to the magnified area you want to vi
79. tton clockwise c pg 31 INDEX Button DATE Button PLAYBACK Er Playback with Special Effects You can add the following two types of special effects before playback Wipe or fader effects Add effects at the beginning and end of videos These effects cannot be set for still images Playback effects Add effects that for example alter the colour tones of videos Controls in this section Power Switch MODE Switch lvI amp I I I Preparation e Set the power switch to gt e Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch MENU 5p FEX CHANGE EVENT REG gil PLAYLIST Gs WIPE FADER YA EFFECT On PROTECT 1 DELETE 2 Select WIPE FADER Video only or EFFECT Ao Select NT E TWPEDOOR Q WIPE SCROLL Set Ex WIPE SHUTTER Y m y OFF h FADER WHITE FADER BLACK Bw FADER B W 3 Select a desired effect 4 Ao Select Set For details on each effect see page 35 4 MENU A To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 3 WIPE FADER Menus FADER WHITE FADER BLACK sw FADER B W LJ WIPE CORNER CI WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE gt WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL Er WIPE SHUTTER EFFECT Menus dd SEPIA B W MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE Details Fade in or out with a white screen Fade in or out with a black screen Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen
80. us menu Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Using a VCR DVD Recorder for Dubbing Preparation Connect the camera to a VCR or DVD recorder gt pg 32 1 Set the VCR DVD recorder to its AUX input mode 2 Start playback on the camera e To playback videos i pg 26 e To playback playlists lt pg 44 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR DVD recorder Refer to the VCR DVD recorder s instruction manual To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR DVD recorder then stop playback on the camera DUBBING ET Copying Moving Still Image Files Check which buttons to use in the illustration of Controls on this section on page 42 3 Select the desired menu A 9 Select You can copy or move still image files between the HDD and SD card using the on screen Spe Set display ane n e COPY Files are copied to the destination Akron itch to e or e medium while leaving original files e set ihe power Switch to gt Or LE in the source medium e Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD e MOVE Files are moved to the destination slot medium while deleting original files e Make sure that enough free space is left in the except read only files in the g p copy move destination medium source medium IMAGE COPY MEDIA HDD SD MENU FILE UNIT ALL P E CAMERA SETTING NUMBER CF FILE 0059 BASIC SETTING 3 8 REC MEDIA SETTING gt
81. vates the function OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting conditions In this case the W indicator blinks or goes out e Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on a tripod Press II and then select sub menus 32X Only optical zoom is available up to 32x 64X Digital zoom is available up to 64x 800X Digital zoom is available up to 800x OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function m 17 MENU SETTINGS Er Changing the Menu Settings Continued Menus P CHANGE EVENT REG Enables you to change the event registration of recorded video files ur PLAYLIST Enables you to perform operations related to playlists sy WIPE FADER These are special playback effects They add effects to the beginning and end of playback EFFECT These are special playback effects They add effects that alter colour tones On PROTECT Enables you to perform operations related to protecting files T DELETE Enables you to perform operations related to deleting files Settings Factory preset BABY BIRTHDAY VACATION HOLIDAY SPORTS GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY DAUGHTER SON CONGRATULATIONS NON SECTION PLAYLIST CONTENTS NEW LIST EDIT RENAME DELETE OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER B W WIPE CORNER WIPE WIND
82. y any shocks place the camera with LCD monitor on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e The following phenomena for LCD monitor use are not malfunctions While using the camera the surface around the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot e For safety DO NOT open the camera s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic 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 flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing e 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 hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low be

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