JVC GZ-MC100US User's Manual
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1. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e This camera is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN VM200U battery pack and to recharge it or to Supply power to the camera from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries EN 3 NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the battery pack mount of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community d2. NOTE The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 29 Menus for Manual Recording MSET Menu MODE 1 Lock Button 4 2 Power Switch taf ie Pil NSE A M SET Y m SET gt BY 1 Set the power switch to e while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select sf or 08 3 Press gt m so that is displayed 4 Press V M SET The menu screen appears 5 Press gt to select the desired sub menu 6 Press gt II The sub menu appears 7 Press AV or lt I gt to select the desired menu item 8 Press gt I again Selection is complete e To return to the normal screen press V M SET MENU SETTINGS en 31 Factory preset EXP AUTO or 0 6 or 2 EV Fine exposure adjustment is possible depending on the shooting condition For video recording For still image recording FOCUS AUTO amp 4 gt d manual If correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition use the manual focus mode AUTO MWB FINE CLOUD HALOGEN You can adjust the white balance setting manually or select an option SHUTTER AUTO 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 You can select the shutter speed depending on the subject and shooting condition Not available for still image recording MENU SETTINGS OFF SPORTS SNOW SPOTLIGHT T
3. Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 26 27 e Counter Set SCENE COUNTER to ON or OFF pg 26 27 Pressing INFO button also turns on off the displays NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camera without inserting a recording medium set the camera s power switch to Le then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camera is turned on e To connect the camera to a PC refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Dubbing to a VCR T Perform step 1 to 6 above 2 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 3 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camera BASIC OPERATIONS 26 en MENU SETTINGS p Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize your camera Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings INFO _ 124 2i mnong O gt MENU lit Button Power Switch 1 Select the operation mode For Recording Menus Set the power switch to Le while pressing down the lock button located on the switch For Playback Menus Set the power switch to
4. MENU SETTINGS en 29 i Still Image Recording Menus Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD Select the desired image quality 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Select the desired image size SELF TIMER OFF 2SEC 10SEC By setting the self timer a still image is recorded 2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start stop button CONTINUOUS SHOOTING OFF ON r Continuous Shooting lt pg 22 80 160 Select the ISO sensitivity to the desired setting NOTE The menu items of TELE MACRO are the same as in the description on page 28 MENU SETTINGS 30 en MENU SETTINGS i Still Image Playback Menus Factory preset r Advanced operation manual DIRECT PRINT r Advanced operation manual EFFECT OFF SEPIA MONOTONE You can view still images with special image effects NOTE The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 29 f Voice Recording Menus Factory preset QUALITY Select the desired sound quality Mode Bit rate In order of the quality 1 536 kbps STANDARD 512 kbps ECONOMY 256 kbps RECORDING LEVEL HIGH MIDDLE LOW Select the desired voice recording level NOTE The menu items of WIND CUT are the same as in the description on page 28 l Voice Playback Menus Factory preset PLAYBACK SPEED NORMAL FASTPLAY SLOWPLAY Select the desired voice playback speed
5. 24 en BASIC OPERATIONS i Voice Recording O U m Zoom Lever BO Recording Start Stop Button ga Lock Button me J Power Switch cy Pil 1 Set the power switch to Le while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select 8 e The camera is programmed to record voice on the medium in the SD slot by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 26 and 27 e To change the sound quality and recording level see pages 26 and 30 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 4 To stop recording press the recording start stop button again The camera re enters the record standby mode NOTE For approximate recording time see page 43 Deleting Files If you press J during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted e However if the recording mode video still image or voice is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file g Voice Playback T Set the power switch to gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select 8 e To change the playback speed see pages 26 and 30 e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 26 and 27 3 Press P Il to start playback 4 To pause playback press B Il again To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the
6. CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation REFERENCES en 39 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
7. Down Button V pg 26 Manual Set Button M SET pg 31 43 Forward Search Button gt PP lt pg 21 Right Button gt lt pg 26 Auto Manual Mode Switch HM pg 19 Reverse Skip Button A lt pg 21 Up Button A pg 26 Backlight Compensation Button AA Used to engage backlight compensation Refer to the advanced operation manual gt pg 32 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers USB Universal Serial Bus Connector Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Headphone connector 0 pg 13 S Video Audio Video Output Connector AV lt pg 25 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 14 GETTING STARTED en 7 Indicators 9 Mode Lamp pig video still image voice pg 19 o Access Lamp Lights up or blinks when you access to any files Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack AC adapter while accessing to files during recording or playback 21 Power Charge Lamp lt pg 14 19 Other Parts Stereo Microphone Speaker lt pg 21 LCD Monitor pg 18 Rear Panel Recording media cover lt pg 16 Camera Sensor Battery Cover pg 14 Lens Flash Sensor Flash Hand Strap Eyelet lt pg 12 Tripod Mounting Socket No GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Rec
8. Headphones Core Filter ap man c Audio Extension Cable provided 14 en GETTING STARTED i Power This camera s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging the Battery Pack Open the cover Battery Pack Protrusion To DC j T connector D a AC Adapter NX Power Charge Lock Button Lamp Power Switch To AC outlet T Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Slide and remove the battery cover by hooking on the part with your finger Insert the battery pack firmly into the battery pack mount until it locks into space in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the battery cover firmly until it locks 5 Connect the AC adapter to the camera 6 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet The power charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started 7 When the power charge lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera To detach the battery pack Open the battery cover and remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow by holding the O part Battery pack Charging time BN VM200U provided Approx 1 hr 35 min NOTES e t is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera Using generic non JVC ba
9. all recorded data Some recommended methods of erasing data include using a commercial data removal program or using a hammer or strong magnet to physically or magnetically destroy the data on the hard disk so that it cannot be read JVC shall not be responsible for any personal data that is released 6 en GETTING STARTED j Index ATTENTION Be careful not to cover M BG and E during shooting e Be careful not to cover EJ during playback The top buttom left or right sides of the B ITA V lt i gt button can be pressed to operate like a lever The explanation pressing A in this instruction manual means moving the P HAV lt I gt button in the A direction Controls Delete Button 1p pg 21 23 24 Information Button INFO Used to display the file information Refer to the advanced operation manual r pg 32 Mode Button MODE lt pg 19 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 20 Zoom Lever T W pg 20 Speaker Volume Control lt pg 21 Rear Panel Open Switch OPEN c pg 16 Power Switch OFF e gt pg 19 Lock Button pg 19 Menu Button MENU c pg 26 Play Pause Button gt H c pg 21 di Reverse Search Button lt lt 4 lt pg 21 Left Button lt lt pg 26 Flash Button 4 Used to change the flash mode Refer to the advanced operation manual 17 pg 32 4 Forward Skip Button V gt gt i pg 21
10. card firmly insert it as shown in the illustration To remove a CF card push the eject button twice e The eject button comes out by pushing it once By pushing the eject button once again ejects the CF card 6 Close the rear panel firmly until it locks NOTES e Read the cautions on CF card lt pg 38 Recording Medium e Before using a new CF card it is necessary to format the CF card c pg 27 ATTENTION e Do not insert or remove the CF card while the camera is turned on as this may cause the CF card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognize whether or not the CF card is installed e Do not squeeze the external covers of the CF card a gt ara Inserting Removing an SD Card You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot See page 42 for the recommended media Write Erase Clipped edge SD Slot T Perform steps 1 3 in Inserting Removing a CF Card 2 To insert a SD card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To remove a SD card push it once After the SD card comes out of the camera pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 3 Close the rear panel firmly until it locks To protect valuable files Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the SD card from being recorded over To record on this SD card slide the tab back to the posi
11. gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select ph video still image or voice 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item with AV and II e To return to the normal screen press MENU e To display the operation guide press INFO when the menu screen is displayed NOTE Information on the following pages lt pg 26 31 are only excerpts of menu settings Refer to the advanced operation manual in the CD ROM for the full descriptions lt pg 32 i Common Menus for All Modes Factory preset i BASIC SETTING PRESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset CANCEL Returns to menu screen without executing reset DEMO MODE OFF Disables the function ON Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the display SOUND OFF Turns off 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 ss MEMORY CARD SETTING VIDEO MODE Media selection can be set for each recording and playback OF SEDIA SD SCOT mode video pili still image E or voice 4 CF SLOT SD SLOT CF SLOT The CF card is Vo oe m 0 D selected as a recording CFSLOT sDsLoT Medium l SD SLOT SD card is selected as a recording medium FORMA
12. gt it gt Laa M SET gt gt 1 Set the power switch to gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select iO e A still image is displayed e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 26 and 27 3 Press lt 4 to display the previous file Press P gt to display the next file How to use INFO button Press INFO repeatedly You can display the file information or remove the on screen display NOTES e Images shot and stored on the recording media with another device may not be played back correctly e You can zoom in out or rotate still images For details read the advanced operation manual lt pg 32 BASIC OPERATIONS en 23 i Slide Show You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically T Perform steps 1 2 in the left column 2 Press II to start the slide show e f you press V during the slide show files are displayed in descending order f you press A during the slide show files are displayed in ascending order e To end the slide show press T again To display the next image To display the previous image Normal Playback gt gt Slide Show Deleting Still Image Files Press Mj then press AV to select EXECUTE and press Pil You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt To delete multiple files at once see pages 26 and 29 BASIC OPERATIONS
13. 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Or 2h Oy oo 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spil
14. 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 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use Only specified chargers Terminals REFERENCES en 37 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 the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e t is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e
15. start stop button halfway and hold The 68 indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release the recording start stop button To record it on the recording medium press the recording start stop button fully NOTES e f shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when using the battery pack the camera s power shuts off automatically To perform shooting again set the power switch to OFF then to e When using AC adapter the camera enters the power save mode To cancel the power save mode perform any operation such as zooming e To turn the shutter sound off see page 26 e For approximate number of storable images see page 42 Continuous Shooting Keeping the recording start stop button pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 0 3 seconds To use this function set CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to ON c pg 26 29 e Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium Deleting Files If you press J during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted e However if the recording mode video still image or voice is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file i Still Image Playback dae UL MODE INFO O zoom Lever Lock Button Power Switch ie a NG KN lt 4
16. switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press AV to select DISPLAY and press I The sub menu appears CAMERA SETTING Kl BASIC SETTEING 3 MEMORY CARD SETTING pIsPLay quatity Tas WIDE MODE SS WIND CUT 5 Press AV to select CLOCK ADJUST and press I The month is highlighted 6 Press AV to input the month and press II Repeat to input the day year hour and minute 7 Press MENU to return to the normal screen BB SCENE COUNTER cock ADJUST D BRIGHT Q DATE TIME Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camera is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camera Note that the camera can be used without setting the date time i LCD Monitor Adjustment It is necessary to use the LCD monitor for the camera operation Make sure to open the LCD monitor whenever you turn on the camera Pull on the bottom end of the LCD monitor to open it e The LCD monitor can be rotated 270 90 downward 180 upward NOTES e f the LCD monitor is rotated 180 upward the LCD monitor faces to the front It is useful when using self timer for shooting e When the
17. you can also turn on off the camera by opening closing the LCD monitor BASIC OPERATIONS 20 en BASIC OPERATIONS j Video Recording Power Switch _ MODE Recording Start Stop Button EAL Zoom Lever Lock Button 1 Set the power switch to e while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select pg e The camera is programmed to record videos on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 26 and 27 e To change the picture quality see pages 26 and 28 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording e Approximate remaining time for recording appears on the display 4 To stop recording press the recording start stop button again NOTES 6 f the record standby mode continues for 5 minutes when using the battery pack the camera s power shuts off automatically To turn the camera on again set the power switch to OFF then to or close the LCD monitor then open it again When using AC adapter the camera enters the power save mode To cancel the power save 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 camera power and then wait until the camera cools down pg 36 e When shooting continuously shooting is automatically stopped
18. 0 pixels 1 5 Mbps 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 4 modes 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD For voice Format Linear PCM Recording mode FINE 48 kHz 1 536 kbps 16 bit stereo STANDARD 16 kHz 512 kbps 16 bit stereo ECONOMY 8 kHz 256 kbps 16 bit stereo CBR CBR VBR VBR nN For connectors AV S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog stereo Headphone output 2 5 mm stereo USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Design and specifications subject to change without notice REFERENCES en 41 REFERENCES 42 en REFERENCES Recording Time and Number of Images f3 Approximate number of storable images for still The tables below show the approximate recording time 9 and number of storable images e Removable hard disk e The number increases or decreases depending on the image size picture quality and other conditions din A aa ed 2GB 4GB lt pg 28 29 30 The first column in the table 640 x 480 FINE 9999 9999 indicates the conditions The provided 4 GB r
19. 56m 12 55 01 C JJJJJJJJJJ J999 R JIII ma NOV 20 2005 11 30AM Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations Playlist playback effects and other functions are also available for enjoying many different types of playback Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM r pg 32 ALL SCENES 01 NOV 10 05 11 30AM 02 NOV 15 05 11 00PM 03 NOV 25 05 11 10AM Editing Files on your PC USB 2 0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer With the bundled Cyberlink software you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE Direct Printing If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM c pg 32 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital media camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
20. DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA JVC B GETTING STARTED 6 BASIC OPERATIONS RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 19 GZ MC100 MENU SETTINGS 26 REFERENCES 32 C3 CAPSULE To deactivate the demonstration set 5 D DEMO MODE to OFF lt pg 26 Dd potsy DIGITAL For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the battery pack mount of the camera Retain this information for future reference Model No INSTRUCTIONS Serial No This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the camera For more information read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML format in the CD ROM See page 32 for details EN LYT1337 001A 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Removable hard disk In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that record to DV tapes the removable hard disk is a new type of card media that enables extended hours of high resolution MPEG2 video recording c pg 5 Various Recording Media and Modes Video and still images can be recorded to CompactFlash card CF card and SD memory card The removable hard disk provided or Microdrive is a type of CF card compliant with CF Type Il You can select the most suitable recording medium and mode for picture quality image size recording time and computer environment lt pg 42 Voice Recording Features The camera can be used as a voice recorder for audio recordings pg 24 D 5h
21. ERATIONS Various Playback Operations High speed search Press lt lt or gt gt during playback e Each press of the button increases the search speed for each direction 60x to 60x Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press lt or gt gt during playback or pause mode Frame by frame playback Press lt lt or gt gt during pause mode e Each press of the button advances reverses the still picture frame by frame Slow motion playback Press lt lt or gt gt for 2 or more seconds during pause mode Deleting Video Files Press 1 then press AV to select EXECUTE and press Pil You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt gt To delete multiple files at once see pages 26 and 29 22 en BASIC OPERATIONS f Still Image Recording Power Switch _ MODE ll Recording Start Stop Button Lock Button When shooting with the flash be carefull not to cover it 1 Set the power switch to e while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select f3 e The camera is programmed to record still images on the medium in the SD slot by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 26 and 27 e To change the image size and picture quality see pages 26 and 29 3 Press the recording start stop button The still image is recorded e To check how the image looks before recording press the recording
22. LCD monitor is turned approx 80 to front the monitor image appears inverted as it would when viewing a mirror However the actual recorded image does not appear inverted i Operation Mode To turn on the camera set the power switch to Le or gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e The power charge lamp turns on To turn off the camera set the power switch to OFF l Power Switch 0 ila 2 MODE 0 Mode Lamp 3 gt BV Lock Button Power Charge Lamp Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power switch MODE and gt m m buttons 1 Power Switch Position Set the power switch for recording e or playback p while pressing down the lock button OFF Power off 1 Recording Playback Power Switch BASIC OPERATIONS en 19 2 Recording Playback Mode Press MODE to select the recording playback mode The selected mode lamp lights up wt Video mode F pg 20 21 O Still image mode pg 22 23 Voice mode lt pg 24 3 Auto Manvual Mode Press 1 1 to switch the auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator M appears on the LCD monitor Cy V Auto mode You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments n m Manual mode Manual recording is possible by setting various functions Power Linked Operation When the power switch is set to fe
23. T CF SLOT SD SLOT You can format initialize a recording medium in the CF or SD slot CLEAN UP CF SLOT SD SLOT Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use To regain the speed execute cleanup periodically COPY MOVE COPY MOVE You can copy or move still image files between recording media in CF and SD slots NO RESET VIDEO IMAGE VOICE 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 MENU SETTINGS en 27 DISPLAY BRIGHT When this item is selected the brightness control indicator appears Adjust the brightness of the display using lt gt then press gt II DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the power switch is set from OFF to 6 ON The date time is always displayed SCENE COUNTER OFF Disables the function ON Displays the counter during video mode CLOCK ADJUST r Date Time Settings pg 18 MENU SETTINGS 28 en MENU SETTINGS e e H j Video Recording Menus g CAMERA SETTING 1 Factory prese ZOOM 10X Only optical zoom is available up to 10X QUALITY 40X Digital zoom is available up to 40X Select the desired picture quality 200X Digital zoom is available up to 200X Mode Size pixels Bit rate TELE MACRO In order of the quality OFF Disables th
24. TTINGS fl H MLocalintranet Z j 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 Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt 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 of each product Troubleshooting If the problem still exists after following the instructions below please consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely gt pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the ba
25. The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack REFERENCES 38 en REFERENCES Recording Medium 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 disk with water Do not use replace or store the disk in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or when otherwise accessing the recording medium Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity e Do not touch the metal parts 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 A malfunction may cause the recording medium to fail to operate properly JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents LCD Monitor To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camera with LCD monitor on the bottom To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth Be aware of
26. URE IS GOING UP TURN CAMERA OFF PLEASE WAIT The temperature of the camera is too high Turn off the power then wait for a while CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW KEEP CAMERA POWER ON PLEASE WAIT The temperature of the camera is too low Keep the power on then wait for a while RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly Try recording again Otherwise clean up the recording medium MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY The recording medium cannot be played back correctly Try playback again CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE The operation is not available in the video mode i Cautions AC Adapter When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the units power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter zoe Battery Packs The supplied battery pack isa 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
27. WILIGHT Various programmed effects can be added to the scene EFFECT OFF SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE Creative effects can be added to the image 32 en REFERENCES d For Advanced Operations Read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML format in the CD ROM for more information To access to the HTML files follow the procedure below T Load the provided CD ROM onto your PC 2 Right click on the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window then click Open 3 Double click the Docs folder then double click the Manual folder f e o F Mn Docs Manual start html 4 Double click start htm 5 Select the language by clicking the language button 6 Now you can see menus on the left side and instructions Z DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA Advanced Operation Manual Microsoft Internet Explorer ioj xj File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ar ary te ALIS NEH 3 ESIR gt S Ov O x Bj als Search Y Favortes QA Meda oi re wl rel unis e a a Top Page RECORDING ENGLISH JV E Zoom DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA Advanced Operation Manual This manual include the advanced operations of the camera To read the contents use the table of the contents on the left or click the major titles below ADVANCED RECORDING ADVANCED PLAYBACK W Spot Exposure Control PLAYBACK WH Index Display E Advanced Video Playback MANAGING FILES PLAY LIST PRINTING MENU SE
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29. de Indicator c pg 19 Play List Playback Indicator Appears when play list is played back Refer to the advanced operation manual r pg 32 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy pg 28 Playback Mode pg 21 gt Playback Il Pause gt Forward High Speed Search lt lt Reverse High Speed Search I gt Forward Slow Motion lt Ill Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed Counter pg 27 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 17 27 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 31 Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 29 During Still Image Playback O id 100 0307 2 P N aman MS WK 4 11 30 AM O G CE NOV 10 2005 Mode Indicator gt pg 19 Folder File Number P Slide Show c pg 23 Battery Indicator Date Time pg 27 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 17 27 During Voice Playback O 100 0015 Leese JJ manna gt th O lt Qa EE a E 5 a NOV 20 2005 OO Playback Speed 9 normal 9 fast 9 slow pg 30 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 17 27 Sound Quality 48 fine 16 standard 8 economy pg 30 Counter Battery Indicator Date Time pg 27 Volume Level Indicator Playback Mode pg 24 gt Playback gt Forward High Speed Search lt 4 Reverse Hi
30. e camera Tighten the strap at your wrist by sliding the buckle Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference T Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter S Video Audio Video cable Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration 3 em 1 3 16 Core filter large 1 i Wind once USB cable audio extension cable and AC adapter s cord Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core filter medium USB cable small audio extension cable and 3 cm 1 3 16 AC adapter s cord Wind twice e Wind the cable so that it is not slack GETTING STARTED en 13 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut S Video Audio Video USB cable audio extension cable cable and AC adapter s cord NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camera GETTING STARTED How to Use the Audio Extension Cable When using optional headphones connect to the provided audio extension cable with a core filter attached then connect the audio extension cable to the camera The core filter reduces interference I SW gt Open the cover
31. e function ULTRA FINE 720 x 480 8 5 Mbps ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible ata 720 x 480 5 5 Mbps distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft NORMAL 720x480 4 2 Mbps ECONOMY 352x240 1 5 Mbps OFF Disables the function D WIDE The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range WIND CUT OFF Disables the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind OFF The image in the dark will be recorded with no picture brightness adjustment ON The image in the dark will be brightened But the overall appearance may become grainy OFF Disables the function ON Compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification f Video Playback Menus For the actual operations and details refer to the advanced operation manual Factory preset PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS EDIT RENAME DELETE You can create a play list and view your original video clips OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER B W WIPE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER You can view videos with various effects of scene transition EFFECT OFF SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE You can view videos with special image effects PROTECT CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL You can protect files from accidental erasure DELETE CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL You can delete unnecessary files
32. ecording pg 20 611 Appears during record standby mode pg 20 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt pg 28 During Still Image Recording only amp 600 FINE E non 9 AmO Mode Indicator pg 19 48 Focus Icon c pg 22 Image Size 1600 1600 x 1200 1280 1280 x 960 1024 1024 x 768 640 640 x 480 pg 29 Picture Quality FINE fine and STANDARD standard pg 29 Flash Indicator Appears when flash mode is engaged Refer to the advanced operation manual 17 pg 32 Remaining Number Of Shots lt pg 42 Continuous Shooting Mode c pg 22 Shooting Icon c pg 22 Appears during shooting Self Timer Recording Indicator lt pg 29 GETTING STARTED gy9 During Voice Recording VUILE NELUNDING S XY gt _ 5h56m 12 55 o OTF R iaaa NOV 20 2005 11 30AM 8 Remaining Time lt pg 43 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 17 27 Sound Quality 48 fine 16 standard 8 economy pg 30 Recording Level Y high middle N low pg 30 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 28 Counter Battery Indicator Date Time pg 27 Microphone Input Level Indicator Recording Mode Record Record standby GETTING STARTED 10 En GETTING STARTED During Video Playback jp i 1 Mi P U x 60 gt gt 1 55 23 oa l4 a VOLUME Hy om Te icel Mo
33. emovable hard disk is indicated with one ia Approximate recording time for video The numbers indicate minutes 1280 x 960 STANDARD 9999 9999 e Removable hard disk 1600 x 1200 FINE 2797 5595 1600 x 1200 STANDARD 9142 9999 ouai 208 465 ere 009 UTARA FINE 30 60 rine efo SD Card NGAMAL eo f 1 image size qualty 32MB 64 mB J256 MB 1GB e The camera is not compatible with a removable hard disk of e SD Card CompactFlash Card 1280x 960 FINE 60 125 550 2188 Quality 128MB 256MB 512MB 16B ULTRAFINE 2 4 8 16 ee 6 jiji a e Recommended SD cards are products of Panasonic Toshiba e The camera is compatible with the high speed card only SD card 10 Mbps or faster CompactFlash card 40x or faster e Recommended SD cards are products of Panasonic Toshiba or SanDisk e Recommended CompactFlash cards are products of Lexar SanDisk or Hagiwara Sys Com e CompactFlash Card Image sizelqualiy 64 MB 128 WB 256 MB 1GB 640x 480 STANOARO 755 2605 5215 0099 1600x 2oorNE 65 145 200 1398 4570 e Recommended CompactFlash cards are products of Lexar SanDisk or Hagiwara Sys Com 25 755 1024 x 768 STANDARD 1735 9999 50 65 REFERENCES en 43 4 Approximate recording time for voice The numbers indicate minutes e Removable hard disk aay aee STANDARD 960 ECONOMY 1960 REFERENCES Printed in J
34. g 16 THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when an unformatted recording medium is inserted MEMORY CARD IS FULL Appears when the recording medium is full and recording is not possible CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt recording when the write protection tab on the SD card is set to the LOCK position REFERENCES en 35 THIS CARD IS NOT FOR RECORDING VIDEO Appears when a recording medium which is not capable of video recording is inserted UNSUPPORTED FILE Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with this camera s file format NO VIDEO FILES STORED Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video playback NO IMAGE FILES STORED Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still image playback NO VOICE FILES STORED Appears if there are no voice files when you attempt voice playback THIS CARD IS NOT FOR CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Appears when the recording medium is not capable of continuous shooting CLOSE COVER Appears when the recording medium cover is opened during file copy move operation NO MEMORY CARD Appears when recording media are not inserted to both of slots for file copy move operation NO SUPPORTED FILES Appears when there is no JPEG still image files to be copied or moved in recording media REFERENCES 36 en REFERENCES NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy
35. gh Speed Search II Pause E Stop Recording Level Indicator Folder File Number GETTING STARTED en 11 e AC Adapter AP V14U i Provided Accessories Battery Pack BN VM200U S Video Audio Video Cable USB Cable Removable Hard Disk 4 GB f Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk Hand Strap See page 12 for attachment Lens Cap See page 12 for attachment CD ROM Audio Extension Cable for optional headphone see page 13 for attachment Eii N Core Filter for cables See page 13 for attachment Large S Video Audio Video Cable Medium USB cable Small audio extension cable and AC adapter s cord NOTES e In order to maintain optimum performance of the camera provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camera e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables jm a GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera 1 Thread the end of the strap through the eyelet Pass the other end through the loop NOTE When carrying the camera pass your arm through the strap to prevent dropping th
36. in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Removable Hard Disk The removable hard disk is a precision electronic device Be careful when handling it Cautions for external jolt or stress e After removing the disk from the camera store it by inserting into the supplied protective case e Do not press on the cover e Do not subject the disk to fe vibrations or sudden jolts Be NG especially careful to avoid 3 gt sudden jolts when shooting or during playback e Do not affix stickers or write on the label e Do not apply strong pressure to the outside of the disk Also do not put it in your pants pocket or other location where it can be pressed on Cautions for temperature e The camera s protection circuit may work for the proper recording or playback when the camera s internal temperature rises or during usage in a cold location pg 36 e The camera and removable hard disk can heat up when used for an extended period However this is not a malfunction e The disk can heat up when used for an extended period Therefore do not remove it immediately from the camera EN 5 Other cautions e Condensation can cause the drive to break down If water is splashed on the drive make sure that it is completely dried before usage e Do not use replace or store the disk in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise e Do no
37. led or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Before Using this Camera This camera is designed exclusively for CompactFlash Card CF card and SD Memory Card The removable hard disk provided or Microdrive is a type of CF card compliant with CF Type Il This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD VIDEO format Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats 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 Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly Also read Cautions on pages 37 to 39 e Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Inc in the United States and or other countries Cs EAPSULE MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan Copyright 2001 HI CORPORATION All rights reserved e Other product and company names included
38. move operation MEMORY CARD ERROR REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded recording medium Remove the medium once and insert it again or replace with another medium FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER COPYING WANTED DATA The file system of the recording medium may have a problem It is recommended to copy the data for backup then format the medium VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Follow the menu guide if you want to execute recovery NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER The data cannot be recorded properly or the video management file is deleted or not found The extension of the corresponding video file is changed from MOD to MPG Video files have been moved to MPEG EXTMOV folder PLAY LIST S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN REMAKE PLAY LIST AGAIN The management information of play list is broken Create the play list again NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK The video files registered in the play list do not exist Some of the scenes may not be played back REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS EMPTY THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED There is no scenes registered in the play list The play list will be deleted CAMERA TEMPERAT
39. n result ina camera malfunction e f a malfunction occurs by electrostatic discharge the power source should be terminated to reset the device About Batteries 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 The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camera GETTING STARTED 16 En GETTING STARTED j Inserting Removing a CF Card You can use a CF card CompactFlash card as a recording medium in the CF slot The removable hard disk provided or Microdrive is a type of CF cards See page 42 for the recommended media Rear Panel Eject Button Terminals lt b T Make sure the camera s power is off 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 18 3 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the arrow then open the rear panel 4 When the eject button is pulled out as shown in the illustration push it once e The button is pushed in 5 To insert a CF
40. nd of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor e 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 The SD card cannot be removed from the camera Push in the SD card a few more times Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor c pg 27 i Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen rewa Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra naa a tu 1 High Exhausted e As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 18 e Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased c pg 18 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD Appears when no recording medium is inserted in the selected slot gt p
41. ording on M Ye 0x WE TUT EE 46 E so nar o a eal BRIGHT I Taa 6 p m Feary To 6 OE NOV 10 2005 Manual Mode Indicator c pg 19 Tele Macro Mode Indicator pg 28 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 20 28 Zoom Indicator lt pg 20 28 Iris Lock Indicator Appears when iris is locked Refer to the advanced operation manual pg 32 Shutter Speed pg 31 Brightness Control Indicator c pg 27 Battery Indicator Date Time lt pg 27 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 17 27 a Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt pg 31 42 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 31 43 Program AE Mode Indicator lt pg 31 White Balance Indicator lt pg 31 4 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 31 Backlight Compensation Indicator Appears when backlight compensation is engaged Refer to the advanced operation manual pg 32 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator Appears when spot exposure control is engaged Refer to the advanced operation manual pg 32 During Video Recording only I U 0h56m 0 04 017 REC 7 wi Mode Indicator c pg 19 Wide Mode Indicator pg 28 Wind Cut Indicator pg 28 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy lt pg 28 Remaining Time lt pg 20 42 Counter pg 27 REC Appears during r
42. rop 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 carry it by holding the LCD monitor swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside it How to Handle a CD ROM 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 center 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 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 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 Declaration of Conformity Model Number GZ MC100U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS
43. s highly sensitive to light wnen GAIN UP is set to ON gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to OFF pg 28 Other problems The power charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F pg 37 e The battery cover is open gt Close the cover lt pg 14 SET DATE TIME appears e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased gt 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 lt pg 18 Files cannot be deleted e Files are protected gt Remove protection from the files and delete them pg 29 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated this can be avoided lt pg 28 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor lt pg 18 27 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the e
44. shows the first part of the shooting e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 26 and 27 3 Press AV lt D to select the video file you want to play back 4 Press gt II to start playback 5 To pause playback press B Il again To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume or towards W to turn down the volume How to use INFO button Press INFO repeatedly You can display the file information or remove the on screen display BASIC OPERATIONS en 21 Playing back files created on the PC Video files created on the PC are located in the EXTMOV folder Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE To play these video files press the recording start stop button while the index screen is displayed in step 2 and then proceed to step 3 after MPG is displayed e The fast forward rewind slow frame by frame playback and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the EXTMOV folder NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV lt pg 25 e f pause mode continues for 5 minutes during playback video still image or voice when using the battery pack the camera s power shuts off automatically To turn the camera on again set the power switch to OFF then to gt e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker or headphones BASIC OP
45. t turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or when otherwise accessing the recording medium e Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves e Since data must be read and written by the drive correctly the camera may be unable to shoot when the camera heats up such as during continuous shooting or when the camera is cooled down during usage in a cold location To fix this problem follow the messages displayed on the screen i pg 36 e To maintain high performance perform check disks error checks using your computer on a regular basis Use a USB cable to connect the camera and PC and then perform the check disk on the removable hard disk using the same procedure as a regular local disk C drive Refer to the instruction manual of your PC for check disks e Clean up the disk regularly to maintain high performance lt gt pg 27 Also read Recording Medium on page 38 Be careful to completely delete data when discarding or giving away the removable hard disk When recording data is formatted or deleted on the camera this only modifies the file management information and the data is not completely erased When discarding or giving away the removable hard disk to prevent problems caused by the release of sensitive information it is extremely important that the customer take responsibility to erase
46. the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camera the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 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 Avoid using the unit IN places subject to excessive humidity or dust IN places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove IN places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc IN places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F IN places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 n direct sunlight IN a closed car in Summer near a heater To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet d
47. the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada REFERENCES AO en REFERENCES f Specifications Camera For general Power supply DC 11 V Using AC adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 4 9 W Approx 7 7 W Maximum when charging a battery Dimensions W x H x D 41 mm x 103 mm x 71 mm 1 11 16 x 4 1 16 x 2 13 16 Weight Approx 245 g 0 54 Ibs without battery removable hard disk lens cap and hand strap Approx 315 g 0 7 Ibs incl battery removable hard disk lens cap and hand strap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 3 6 CCD Lens F 1 8 to 2 2 f 4 5 mm to 45 mm 10 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 230 5 mm LCD monitor 1 8 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Flash Within 2 m recommended shooting distance For video audio Format SD VIDEO Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 PS Audio Dolby Digital AC 3 2 ch Signal format NTSC standard Recording mode video ULTRA FINE 720 x 480 pixels 8 5 Mbps FINE 720 x 480 pixels 5 5 Mbps NORMAL 720 x 480 pixels 4 2 Mbps ECONOMY 352 x 24
48. there is no picture on TV gt Set the TV s input mode or channel appropriate for video playback Advanced features REFERENCES The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the manual mode gt Set focus to the automatic mode gt pg 31 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation gt Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 32 The color of the image looks strange The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Try manual white balance adjustment Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM c pg 32 34 en REFERENCES The recorded image is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Try backlight compensation Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD ROM c pg 32 The recorded image is too bright e The subject is too bright gt Set P AE to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 31 White balance setting cannot be activated e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode before setting white balance lt pg 31 The black amp white fader does not work e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode pg 31 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow When shooting in the dark the unit become
49. tion opposite to LOCK before inserting it NOTE Before using a new SD card it is necessary to format the card pg 26 27 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognize whether or not the SD card is installed GETTING STARTED en 17 i Selecting Recording Medium Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback Example When recording still images to a CF card 1 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 18 2 Set the power switch to Le or gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press AV to select MEMORY CARD SETTING and press Il Wi Dis B CAMERA SETTING kl BASIC SETTING es MEMORY CARD SETTING DISPLAY i QUALITY is WIDE MODE 5 Press AV to select IMAGE MODE and press Il 6 Press AV to select CF SLOT and press Pil 7 Press MENU to return to the normal screen d COPY MOVE fee NO RESET LA VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE Voice MODE F FORMAT CLEAN UP GETTING STARTED 18 En GETTING STARTED i Date Time Settings The date time is recorded on the picture at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback lt pg 26 27 L Open the LCD monitor fully 2 Setthe power switch to Le or gt while pressing down the lock button located on the
50. tteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the power charge lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camera then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 4 in Charging the Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time 1 hr 5 min BN VM200U provided GETTING STARTED en 15 NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or record standby mode is engaged repeatedly e Playback mode is engaged repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned recording time Using AC Power Connect the AC adapter to the camera as shown in the illustration lt pg 14 NOTE The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V ATTENTION e Before detaching the power source make sure that the camera s power is turned off Failure to do so ca
51. ttery pack once again and re attach it firmly pg 14 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one c pg 14 Recording Recording cannot be performed MEMORY CARD IS FULL appears gt Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files lt pg 16 29 e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium lt pg 17 e The rear panel is open gt Close the cover and set the power switch to OFF then to 6 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction REFERENCES en 33 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON pg 18 The LCD monitor indications blink e Certain modes of wipe fader program AE effect DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Digital zoom does not work ZOOM is set to 10X optical zoom gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X lt pg 28 Playback Playback cannot be performed e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium lt pg 17 e The rear panel is open gt Close the cover and set the power switch to OFF then to gt e Playback starts but
52. ue to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt 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 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked 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 4 en Do not point the lens directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user Carrying or
53. volume or towards W to turn down the volume Playback Operations High Speed Search Press lt lt or gt P during playback Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press a lt or PI during playback or pause mode Deleting Voice Files Press MT then press AV to select EXECUTE and press Pil You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt gt To delete multiple files at once see pages 26 and 29 i Connecting to a TV or VCR A NG Open the cover To AV connector S Video Audio Video Cable provided Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camera the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode BASIC OPERATIONS en 25 6 Start playback on the camera i pg 21 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time
54. when a file size of 4 GB is reached U oh56m 0 04 01 REC e f data cannot be recorded or saved properly the video files are not saved to the SD_VIDEO folder for regular video Instead the files are saved to the EXTMOV folder used for saving files created on the PC To play back these files see Playing back files created on the PC gt pg 21 e To turn the operation sounds off see page 26 e For approximate recording time see page 42 Looming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the zoom lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the zoom lever towards W W Wide angle T Telephoto e The further you slide the zoom lever the quicker the zoom action e Refer to the advanced operation manual for details lt pg 32 Deleting Files If you press J during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted e However if the recording mode video still image or voice is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file i Video Playback 1 bo _ MODE INFO O zoom Lever Lock Button wy a gt Power Switch gt ii gt en T WS au i 1 Set the power switch to gt while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Press MODE to select ph e The index screen for videos appears The image appears on the index screen
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