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JVC Everio GZ-MG27

1. 56 Still Image Recording Menus 57 Still Image Playback Menus 57 Troubleshooting 58 Warning Indications 62 Cleaning the Camera 64 Cautions 65 Specifications 68 Indications on LCD Monitor 70 TERMS Back cover Video Still image DUBBING Video Still image MENU SETTINGS FURTHER INFORMATION Regarding This Manual Button operations Button operations are illustrated as shown below Regarding the control lever 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 2 Press down the control lever 3 Operate 1 and 2 continuously Icons at the top of pages When there are icons at the top of pages they show whether the page is related to videos and or still images ex Press Press 49 Select Set Press to select then press 49 EN 27 sed otion playback Forward Backward Page related to videos Page related to
2. 53 P PictBridge 46 Picture Quality 55 57 69 Playlist 42 56 Power Switch 12 Power Linked Operation 10 Program AE 24 Protecting Files 38 56 57 R Rec Media Setting 54 Recording Medium 65 Recording Time 69 Remote Control 33 53 Resetting the File Number 40 54 S Scene Counter 54 Screen Size 16 9 4 3 18 SD Card 15 Self Timer 57 Shutter Speed 24 Slide Show 31 Slow Motion Playback 27 Speaker Volume 26 Spot Exposure Control
3. 25 Still Image 20 30 T Tele Macro 55 57 Tripod Mounting 14 V Video 16 26 W White Balance 23 Wind Cut 55 Wipe or Fader Effects 34 Z Zooming 18 21 27 31 55 TERMS M6E3US book Page 72 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM
4. 34 56 57 Event Registration 17 55 Event Screen 29 EXTMOV Folder 17 29 F File Information 37 Focus 23 Formatting a Recording Medium 39 54 G Gain Up 55 57 H Hard Disk 2 I Image Rotation 31 L Language Setting 13 54 LCD Monitor 10 66 LED Light 18 21 Lens Cap 9 M Manual Exposure 23 Manual Focus 23 Manual Recording 22 MSET Menu 22 N Nightalive 25 Number of Storable Images 69 O On Screen Display 55 70 Operation Sound
5. 10 Necessary Settings before Use 12 Power Related Preparations Using the Battery Pack 12 Language Setting 13 Date Time Setting 13 Other Settings 14 Grip Adjustment 14 Tripod Mounting 14 Data Battery System 14 When Using an SD Card 15 Video Recording 16 Registering Files to Events 17 Zooming 18 Changing the Screen Size 18 LED Light 18 Deleting a File 19 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 19 Still Image Recording 20 Zooming 21 Continuous Shooting 21 LED Light 21 Deleting a File 21 Manual Recording 22
6. 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 Recording 41 GETTING STARTED RECORDING Video Still image Video Still image PLAYBACK Video Still image Video Still image EDITING PRINTING Video Still image M6E3US book Page 6 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 7 Playlists 42 Creating Playlists 42 Playing Back Playlists 44 Other Operations of Playlists 44 Print Setting 45 DPOF Print Setting 45 Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer 46 Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs 47 Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing DVD Creation Function 47 Using a VCR DVD Recorder for Dubbing 50 Copying Moving Still Image Files 51 Changing the Menu Settings 52 Common Menus for All Modes 53 Video Recording Menus 55 Video Playback Menus
7. If you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen EFFECT BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY CHANGE EVENT REG PLAYLIST WIPE FADER Select Set NEXT PAGE NON SECTION SELECT EVENT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 VACATION Select Set VIDEO 1 7 Select Set 5 6 Select SAVE AND QUIT EVENT RE REGISTRATION ENDS SAVE OPERATION CONTENT CANCEL DELETE AND QUIT SAVE AND QUIT Select Set EDITING PRINTING M6E3US book Page 41 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 42 EN Controls in this section Playlists What is a Playlist It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference To display the playlist screen Preparation Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to 1 2 Select PLAYLIST NOTE You can display the playlist menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control PROTECT CHANGE EVENT REG PLAYLIST WIPE FADER REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY EFFECT Select Set DELETE PLAYLIST CONTENTS NEW LIST EDIT After performing To display the playlist screen pg 42 Creating Playlists 3 Select NEW LIST 4 Select an item and display files IMPORT FROM EVENT Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date Press
8. pg 36 Formatting a Recording Medium pg 39 M6E3US book Page 3 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 4 EN Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTES The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a 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 Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire For USA California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to al
9. Select Set CANCEL ALL CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL Select Set PROTECT CANCEL EXECUTE 4 Select EXECUTE If FILE SELECT was selected in step 3 select QUIT 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 Select Set Write erase protection tab M6E3US book Page 38 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 39 You can format initialize 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 Set the power switch to or To make it more difficult to recover the data 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 49 while selecting HDD and holding down the 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 When formatting in this way a formatting progress bar is displayed If the formatting progress bar does
10. Effective distance for indoor use 5 m 16 ft Lock Tab Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab Buttons and Functions PLAYBACK M6E3US book Page 33 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 34 EN Controls in this section 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 color tones of videos Preparation Set the power switch to Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 3 1 2 Select WIPE FADER Video only or EFFECT 3 Select a desired effect For details on each effect see page 35 4 DELETE PLAYLIST WIPE FADER EFFECT PROTECT DATE DISPLAY CHANGE EVENT REG Select Set WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER OFF FADER B W FADER BLACK FADER WHITE OFF Select Set MENU Power Switch MODE Switch 49 M6E3US book Page 34 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 35 Not available for still image recording WIPE FADER Menus Details FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color
11. M6E3US book Page 9 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 10 EN Index 13 19 18 17 20 21 22 24 23 25 26 How to open the LCD monitor Push and open the LCD monitor fully Power linked operation When the power switch is set to you can also turn the camera on off by opening closing the LCD monitor A The LCD monitor can rotate 270 M6E3US book Page 10 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 11 a Power Switch OFF pg 12 b Lock Button pg 12 c Zoom Lever W T pg 18 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 26 d Light Button LIGHT pg 18 Information Button INFO pg 37 e Mode Switch MODE pg 16 20 26 30 f Auto Manual Mode Button AUTO pg 22 g Menu Button MENU pg 52 h Delete Button pg 19 i Recording Start Stop Button REC SNAP pg 16 20 j Control Lever Reverse Skip pg 27 Up Backlight Compensation pg 25 Spot Exposure Control pg 25 Forward Skip pg 27 Down Manual Set pg 22 Reverse Search 3 pg 27 Left Nightalive NIGHT pg 25 Forward Search 5 pg 27 Right Switch Screen Size 16 9 4 3 16 9 pg 18 Press down Play Pause 49 pg 26 30 k Index Button INDEX pg 28 Remaining Space Button pg 19 Data Battery Button pg 14 l Battery Release Button BATT pg 12 The connectors are located beneath the covers M S Video Output Connector S pg 32 N Audio
12. OFF PRINT DATE Select Set 6 Press to select menus and press to select settings NUMBER OF PRINTS The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99 DATE Set whether to print the date and time 7 Select PRINT NOTE If the printer is not recognized 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 4 Select and set items as follows DPOF PRINT PRINT To confirm the DPOF setting press to select CHECK SETTINGS then press 49 After that press MENU to return to the previous menu Select Set Select Set M6E3US book Page 46 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 47 Controls in this section Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Connecting the camera to a DVD burner CU VD10U sold separately enables you to dub the video files in the camera to a DVD disc Supported discs DVD R DVD RW Regarding DVD R discs only unused DVD R discs can be used Regarding DVD RW discs used DVD RW discs can also be used but they need to be formatted before recording Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time After dubbing the disc is automatically finalized so that it can be played on other devices After finalizing the disc is a play only disc so no more files can be added Using a DVD Burner for
13. The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Press to select YES then press 49 to recover the video management file If the desired video file is not displayed 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 29 NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER The data cannot be recorded properly or the video management file has been deleted or cannot be found Video files have been moved to MPEG EXTMOV folder 29 CAN NOT READ EVENT INFORMATION Appears when the event information cannot be read PLAYLIST S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN REMAKE PLAYLIST AGAIN The management information of the playlist is broken Create the playlist again 42 NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAYLIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK The video files registered in the playlist do not exist Some of the scenes may not be played back REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAYLIST IS EMPTY THIS PLAYLIST WILL BE DELETED There are no scenes registered in the playlist The playlist will be deleted CAMERA TEMPERATURE 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
14. 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 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 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 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 hum
15. File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording PB TIME Playback time length of the file QUALITY Image quality pg 55 PROTECT File protection status pg 38 FILE File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording SIZE Image size QUALITY Image quality pg 57 PROTECT File protection status pg 38 To turn off the file information display Press INFO again Deleting on Menu Screen 1 2 Select DELETE 3 Select the desired menu CURRENT Currently displayed file is deleted You can select the previous or next file by pressing FILE SELECT You can choose multiple files to delete from the index screen 1 Press to select the file you want to delete then press 49 The mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step If you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 2 Press MENU DELETE ALL All files are deleted DATE DISPLAY PROTECT DELETE BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING WIPE FADER EFFECT Select Set DELETE ALL CURRENT FILE SELECT Select Set Remaining files 0059 DELETE CANCEL EXECUTE 4 Select EXECUTE If FILE SELECT was selected in step 3 select EXECUTE AND QUIT NOTES Protected files cannot be deleted To delete them release the protection first
16. Recording Lock button Bottom of the Camera BATT To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT step 2 then remove the battery pack To check the remaining battery power pg 14 Required charging recording time The times shown above are approximate times The values within are the times when the LED light is on 3 Charge the battery pack by connecting to the AC adapter The power charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started When the lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN VF707U Provided 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 5 min BN VF714U 2 hr 40 min 2 hr 25 min 2 hr 20 min BN VF733U 5 hr 40 min 5 hr 50 min 5 hr 30 min NOTE You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter Open the cover DC Connector To AC Outlet 110V to 240V AC Adapter ex AP V14U MENU INDEX Power Switch 49 Power Charge Lamp M6E3US book Page 12 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 13 The language on the display can be changed pg 54 The recording start date time is recorded on the video still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO pg 26 30 In addition you can find the desired file from the date index screen pg 28 After performing step 1 4 in Language Setting pg 13
17. Settings Factory preset DPOF Enables you to configure settings related to DPOF SELECT IMAGES ALL1 CHECK SETTINGS RESET 45 DIRECT PRINT Enables you to configure settings related to printing After you select this menu connect the camera to a printer with the USB cable 46 EFFECT These are special playback effects They add effects that alter color tones OFF SEPIA MONOTONE 34 PROTECT Enables you to perform operations related to protecting files CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL 38 DELETE Enables you to perform operations related to deleting files CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL 37 MENU SETTINGS M6E3US book Page 57 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 58 EN Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly To solve the problem first follow the instructions below If the problem is not solved reset the camera right column 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 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 r
18. When connecting the camera to a VCR DVD recorder also check the connection between the VCR DVD recorder and the TV 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 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 M6E3US book Page 32 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 33 A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase Remove the insulation sheet before use The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 A Infrared Beam Transmitting Window B ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom In Out pg 18 21 C Up Button Rotate Button counterclockwise pg 31 D Skip Backward Button E Left Button F Back Button G PLAYLIST Button pg 42 H START STOP Button I SNAPSHOT Button pg 20 J INFO Button pg 37 K Skip Forward Button L PLAY PAUSE Button M Right Button N Next Button O Down Button Rotate Button clockwise pg 31 P INDEX Button Q DATE Button Playback Using the Remote Control Beam Effective Area 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 Remote Sensor
19. then press 49 To add or delete files follow the steps 5 to 8 in Creating Playlists pg 42 The default name of a playlist is its creation date and time 3 Press to select RENAME then press 49 4 Press to select the desired playlist then press 49 5 Press to select the desired letter then press 49 Repeat this process to complete the name You can change the character types capital letters small letters or marks by selecting A a To correct a letter select or and press 49 to move the cursor to the letter then select CLEAR and press 49 6 Press to select then press 49 Original files are not deleted even if you delete the playlist 3 Press to select DELETE then press 49 4 Press to select a playlist you want to delete To delete all playlists at once select DELETE ALL 5 Press 49 6 Press to select EXECUTE then press 49 Playing Back Playlists 3 Select PLAYLIST CONTENTS 4 Select the playlist that you want to playback During playback of the playlist mark appears on the top left corner of the screen If 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 ALL SCENES 01 NOV 10 06 11 30AM 02 NOV 15 06 11 00PM 03 NOV
20. to select the event then press 49 IMPORT FROM DATE Display all the files in the medium listed by recording date ALL SCENES Display all files individually 5 Select the file to add to playlist Select Set NEW LIST ALL SCENES IMPORT FROM DATE IMPORT FROM EVENT Select Set EDIT DVD1 TOTAL 00h00m The files are displayed See Displaying Files pg 43 for details Select Set EDIT DVD1 TOTAL 00h00m Insertion point MENU INDEX Zoom Lever Power Switch MODE Switch 49 M6E3US book Page 42 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 43 To check a registered scene 1 Press after step 6 to move to the registered file column shown on the right 2 Use to select a file and press 49 3 Press INDEX to return to the previous screen To delete a registered scene 1 Press after step 6 to move to the registered file column shown on the right 2 Use to select a file and press Details on how files are displayed in step 4 are described below 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 To check individual scenes Use to select the file and press the INDEX button A list of individual scenes appears To display the preview screen select a
21. 1 2 Select EXECUTE 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 DELETE CANCEL EXECUTE Select Set Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media MAX RECORDING TIME FREE USED 37 RECORDING M6E3US book Page 19 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 20 EN Still Image Recording Preparation Open the LCD monitor pg 10 To change the picture quality pg 57 NOTES Still images are recorded at 4 3 size They cannot be recorded at 16 9 size If 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 or 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 1 2 LIGHT INFO 3 Press the REC SNAP button to start recording The PHOTO indicator appears during recording To check how the image looks before recording press the REC SNAP button halfway and hold The indicator appears and becomes green when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release the REC SNAP button To record it on the recording medium press the REC SNAP button fully 40 FINE PHOTO Set the power swi
22. 1 13 16 x 1 1 2 x 4 3 16 Weight Approx 40 g 0 09 lbs incl battery Design and specifications subject to change without notice Camera For general For video audio For still image For connectors AC Adapter Remote Control M6E3US book Page 68 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 69 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 Approximate number of storable images for still image Recording Time and Number of Images Quality Factory preset HDD SD Card GZ MG37U GZ MG27U 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ULTRA FINE 430 290 1 3 7 14 29 FINE 640 430 2 5 10 21 43 NORMAL 850 570 3 6 14 27 57 ECONOMY 2250 1500 8 18 37 73 152 Quality Factory preset HDD SD Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FINE 9999 520 1035 2060 4160 7750 STANDARD 1115 2225 4415 8915 9999 NOTE For details on compatible SD cards see Check the compatibility of recording media pg 3 FURTHER INFORMATION M6E3US book Page 69 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 70 EN Indications on LCD Monitor a Selected Operation Mode Indicator pg 22 Auto Mode Manual Mode b Tele Macro Mode Indicator pg 55 57 c Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 18 21 d Zoom Indicator pg 18 21 e Iris Lock In
23. Compensation 25 Battery Pack 12 Brightness Control 54 C Changing Event Registration 56 Changing the Menu Settings 52 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium 40 54 Clock Adjust 55 Connecting to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder 32 Continuous Shooting 21 57 Copying Moving Still Image Files 51 54 D Data Battery 14 Date Display Order 55 Date Index Screen 28 Date Time Setting 13 Deleting Files 36 Demonstration Mode 53 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS 55 Direct Printing 46 57 Drop Detection 53 Dubbing 47 DVD Creation Function 47 E Effect
24. Dubbing DVD Creation Function Preparation Set the power switch to OFF 1 Connect the camera to a DVD burner with the USB cable provided with the DVD burner For details see the DVD burner s instruction manual 2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera 3 Set the power switch to The auto lamp lights up green and the screen as shown below is displayed PLAY DVD CREATE DVD SELECT FROM EVENT SELECT FROM DATE SELECT FROM PLAYLIST SELECT FROM HISTORY ALL SCENES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DUBBING MENU INDEX 49 Power Switch M6E3US book Page 47 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 48 EN Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Continued To check whether the DVD disc was created properly Select PLAY DVD in the screen that appears in step 3 and press 49 You can also playback DVD on the TV by connecting the camera with the audio video cable Press INDEX to stop checking Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing DVD Creation Function Continued 4 Select an item and display the DVD Creation List for the files to be dubbed SELECT FROM EVENT Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date Press to select the event then press 49 SELECT FROM DATE Display the files recorded on selected dates listed by recording date Press to select the recording date then press 49 SELECT FROM PLAYLIST Register a created playlist Playlists are di
25. EN Changing the Menu Settings Continued Common Menus for All Modes Continued Menus Settings Factory preset REC MEDIA SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus VIDEO MODE Enables you to set the recording medium for videos HDD SD 15 IMAGE MODE Enables you to set the recording medium for still images HDD SD 15 FORMAT Enables you to select the medium to format HDD SD 39 CLEAN UP Enables you to select the medium to clean up HDD SD 40 COPY MOVE Enables you to set whether to duplicate or move still images during dubbing COPY MOVE 51 NO RESET Enables you to select the file type videos or still images when resetting the file number VIDEO IMAGE 40 DATE DISPLAY Press 49 and then select sub menus BRIGHT Enables you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor Adjust the brightness of the display using then press 49 DATE TIME Enables you to set whether to display the current time on the LCD monitor OFF The date time does not appear AUTO The date time appears for approx 5 seconds in the following cases When the power switch is set from OFF to When playback starts When 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 SCENE COUNTER Enables you to se
26. JVC dealer When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service center be sure to bring your camera together with the recording medium If one of them is not included the cause cannot be diagnosed and the repair cannot be made properly 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 MG37U GZ MG27U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS 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 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
27. Language Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor pg 10 2 Set the power switch to or Slide while pressing down the lock button 3 4 Select DATE DISPLAY 5 Select LANGUAGE 6 Select the desired language 7 Power off Playback Recording Lock button WIND CUT CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT QUALITY DATE TIME SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE DATE DISPLAY ORDER CLOCK ADJUST Select Set ENGLISH Select Set Select Set Date Time Setting 5 Select CLOCK ADJUST 6 Set the date and time 7 You have now finished configuring the necessary settings To use the camera right away To record videos pg 16 To record still images pg 20 To configure other settings pg 14 CLOCK ADJUST JAN 31 AM 11 07 DATE TIME 2006 Select Set Repeat this step to input the month day year hour and minute Select Set GETTING STARTED M6E3US book Page 13 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 14 EN Other Settings Check which buttons to use in the illustration of Controls in this section on page 12 Open the pad and make grip adjustments You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time When the battery is attached Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camera Align the came
28. Manual Setting in MSET Menu 22 Nightalive 25 Backlight Compensation 25 Spot Exposure Control 25 Video Playback 26 Various Operations during Playback 27 File Search Function 28 Date Index Screen 28 Event Screen 29 To Play Back Files in the EXTMOV Folder 29 Deleting a Video File 29 Still Image Playback 30 File Search Function 30 Slide Show 31 Image Rotation 31 Playback Zoom 31 Deleting a Still Image File 31 Watching Images on TV Remote Control 32 Connecting to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder 32 Playback on TV 32 Playback Using the Remote Control 33 Playback with Special Effects 34 Managing Files 36 Deleting Files 36 Viewing File Information
29. WIPE SHUTTER 34 EFFECT These are special playback effects They add effects that alter color tones OFF SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE 34 PROTECT Enables you to perform operations related to protecting files CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL 38 DELETE Enables you to perform operations related to deleting files CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL 37 M6E3US book Page 56 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 57 Still Image Recording Menus Menus Settings Factory preset QUALITY Enables you to set the picture quality for still images FINE STANDARD SELF TIMER This is the timer function It starts recording when the set time elapses after the REC SNAP button is pressed OFF 2SEC 10SEC CONTINUOUS SHOOTING This is the continuous shooting function It records still images continuously while the REC SNAP button is pressed OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function 21 GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places However the overall color tones appear grayish OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function CAMERA SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus TELE MACRO You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 3 ft OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function Still Image Playback Menus Menus
30. file and press 49 Press again to return to the previous screen Press INDEX again to stop checking Files can be displayed individually and registered in order of preference 6 Select the insertion point To add other files repeat steps 5 and 6 7 8 Select SAVE AND QUIT NOTES A maximum of 99 playlists can be created Each playlist can consist of a maximum of 99 scenes If you delete the original files the corresponding files are also deleted from the playlist Files in the EXTMOV folder cannot be used to create playlists Select Set QUIT PLAYLIST SAVE EDITED CONTENTS CANCEL DELETE AND QUIT SAVE AND QUIT Select Set Displaying Files When selecting IMPORT FROM EVENT or IMPORT FROM DATE When selecting ALL SCENES EDIT Recording date March 12 2006 11 00 AM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM Recording date March 12 2006 11 00 AM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM EDITING PRINTING M6E3US book Page 43 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 44 EN Playlists Continued After performing To display the playlist screen pg 42 To stop playback Press 49 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 pg 42 3 Press to select EDIT then press 49 4 Press to select the playlist you want to edit
31. not appear select CANCEL and try again from step 3 Formatting a Recording Medium 1 2 Select REC MEDIA SETTING 3 Select FORMAT 4 Select HDD or SD 5 Select EXECUTE QUALITY DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT Select Set VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE FORMAT NO RESET COPY MOVE CLEAN UP Select Set Select Set DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT HARD DISK DRIVE ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED CANCEL EXECUTE Select Set NOTE Do not format the recording medium on your PC Make sure that you format the recording medium on the camera EDITING PRINTING M6E3US book Page 39 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 40 EN Managing Files Continued 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 Set the power switch to or Be sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording medium pg 12 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 Set the power switch to or Cleaning Up a Recording Medium 1 2 Select and set items
32. operation enables you to switch the index screen to the date index screen for the convenient file search The event screen cannot be used for still images For details on operations see page 28 File Search Function 1 2 LIGHT INFO 3 INDEX Press to select the desired file then press 49 Press to display the previous next file Select Set Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off Playback Recording Lock button Set the MODE switch to To change the medium to be played back see page 15 Video mode Still image mode IMAGE 53 53 Index screen for still image Zoom Lever Date index screen IMAGE 53 53 Index screen M6E3US book Page 30 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 31 You can playback all the images stored in the recording media automatically During playback During the slide show pressing displays files in descending order and pressing displays files in ascending order To end the slide show Press 49 again You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise During playback Each time you press or the image rotates 90 180 270 0 You can magnify the playback image up to 5x During playback Press to move to the magnified area you want to view To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W Preparation Playback the still image Al
33. still images Page common to videos and still images M6E3US book Page 7 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 8 EN Accessories AC Adapter AP V18U AP V14U Battery Pack BN VF707U Audio Video Cable USB Cable SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE Shoulder Strap pg 9 Lens Cap pg 9 CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V730U pg 33 Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Pre installed in the remote control unit at time of shipment Core Filter for Cables pg 9 Large A Audio Video Cable Large B USB Cable Small DC Cord or M6E3US book Page 8 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 9 To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camera Attachment positions right Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Core Filter Buckle Strap Guide Eyelet Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet Thread the strap through the buckle adjust its length and use the strap guide to fix it in place Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad Place here during recording Large A Small USB Cable AC Adapter Large B AV Cable DC Cord Release the stopper 3 cm 1 3 16 Wind once GETTING STARTED
34. 25 06 11 00AM PLAYLIST CONTENTS Select Set Select Set Other Operations of Playlists Adding Deleting Files in Playlist Changing Playlist Names Deleting Playlist M6E3US book Page 44 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 45 Controls in this section 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 Set the MODE switch to DPOF Print Setting 1 2 Select DPOF Select Set RESET SELECT IMAGES ALL1 CHECK SETTINGS To cancel the selection Set the number of prints to 00 To print all still images One print for each 1 In step 3 press to select ALL1 then press 49 2 Press to select EXECUTE then press 49 To confirm DPOF settings In step 3 press to select CHECK SETTINGS then press 49 If 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 to select RESET then press 49 2 Press to select EXECUTE then press 49 3 Select SELECT IMAGES 4 Select the desired file If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T the preview screen of the still image is displayed 5 Se
35. 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 680 000 pixels CCD Lens F 2 0 to 4 5 f 2 3 mm to 73 6 mm 32 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 30 5 mm LCD monitor 2 7 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED Light Within 1 5 m 4 9 ft recommended shooting distance Format SD VIDEO Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Signal format NTSC standard Recording mode video ULTRA FINE 720 x 480 pixels 8 5 Mbps VBR FINE 720 x 480 pixels 5 5 Mbps VBR NORMAL 720 x 480 pixels 4 2 Mbps VBR ECONOMY 352 x 240 pixels 1 5 Mbps VBR Recording mode audio ULTRA FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps NORMAL 48 kHz 256 kbps ECONOMY 48 kHz 128 kbps Format JPEG Image size One mode 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD AV S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 analog C 0 29 V p p 75 analog Video output 1 0 V p p 75 analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 k analog stereo USB Mini USB type A and type B USB 2 0 compliant Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 V 1 A Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx 1 year depending on the frequency of use Operating distance Within 5 m 16 4 ft Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 45 mm x 13 mm x 105 mm
36. IS TOO LOW KEEP CAMERA POWER ON PLEASE WAIT The temperature of the camera is too low Keep the power on and wait for a while FURTHER INFORMATION M6E3US book Page 63 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 64 EN Warning Indications Continued 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 Indication Meaning RECORDING FAILURE Performance of recording medium is poor Use the Cleanup function CLEAN UP in the menu The writing speed of recording medium is slow or the recording medium is corrupted Use an SD card that is guaranteed to operate The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts Appears when the built in hard disk is full and recording is not possible Delete unnecessary files Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not possible Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files 40 3 15 36 36 RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD The data may not be recorded on the reco
37. LAYBACK M6E3US book Page 27 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 28 EN Video Playback Continued 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 the index screen Each press switches the screen You can search the desired file by the recording date After displaying the date index screen in To change the display pg 28 File Search Function Date index screen Event screen VIDEO 53 53 Index screen Date Index Screen 1 Select the recording date 2 3 Select the desired file During playback mark appears on the top left corner of the screen SEARCH DATE AUG 20 2006 AUG 23 2006 SEP 02 2006 AUG 13 2006 JUL 07 2006 1 7 AUG 20 2006 Select Set M6E3US book Page 28 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 29 You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording 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 pg 28 To change the event registration of a file pg 41 If data cannot be recorded properly the video files are saved to the EXTMOV folder pg 17 1 Press the REC SNAP button while the index screen is displayed 2 After MPG is displayed press to select the file you want to pl
38. LED Light The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions The light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions Disables this function Deleting a File 1 2 Select EXECUTE 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 No display DELETE CANCEL EXECUTE Select Set RECORDING M6E3US book Page 21 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 22 EN Controls in this section Manual Recording About 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 Set the power switch to Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch The indicator appears To return to the auto recording mode Press the AUTO button so that the indicator appears 16 9 Press twice You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus After performing To change to manual recording mode pg 22 Manual Setting in MSET Menu 1 2 Select the desired menu For details on each menu see pages 23 and 24 3 Select the desired setting Depending on the kind of settings you select you can set the val
39. MasterPage Cover GZ MG37U GZ MG27U LYT1533 001D EN ENGLISH HARD DISK CAMCORDER GETTING STARTED 8 RECORDING 16 DUBBING 58 To deactivate the demonstration mode set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 53 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product For Customer Use Enter the Model No located on the bottom of the camera and Serial No located on the battery pack mount of the camera below Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No FURTHER INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS PLAYBACK 26 EDITING PRINTING MENU SETTINGS 20 30 36 47 52 M6E3US book Page 1 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 2 EN 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 DVD Creation Function pg 47 You can connect the camera to a DVD burner sold separately with a USB mini A B cable to save recorded files easily to a DVD disc Video Event Registration pg 17 You can register recorded videos to events according to their content This enables you to search and select files by content event Editing Files on Your PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE USB 2 0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still
40. PM DVD 01 OCT 25 2006 2h 14m 7 53 BOSTON OCT 07 2006 BOSTON OCT 09 2006 BOSTON OCT 11 2006 To display other pages use these arrows DUBBING M6E3US book Page 49 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 50 EN Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Continued Preparation Connect the camera to a VCR or DVD recorder pg 32 To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR DVD recorder then stop playback on the camera Using a VCR DVD Recorder for Dubbing 1 Set the VCR DVD recorder to its AUX input mode 2 Start playback on the camera To playback videos pg 26 To playback playlists 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 M6E3US book Page 50 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 51 Copying Moving Still Image Files Check which buttons to use in the illustration of Controls in this section on page 47 You can copy or move still image files between the HDD and SD card using the on screen display Preparation Set the power switch to or Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot Make sure that enough free space is left in the copy move destination medium To stop the file transfer Press 49 then select EXECUTE and press 49 1 2 Select and set items as follows REC MEDIA SETTING COPY MOVE 3 Select the desired menu COPY Files are copied to th
41. TE TIME to ON 54 FURTHER INFORMATION M6E3US book Page 59 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 60 EN Troubleshooting Continued Trouble Action Recording Continued The LCD monitor indications blink Certain modes of program AE effect DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Digital zoom does not work Set ZOOM to 64X or 800X Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode 55 The recorded image is white In bright places setting Nightalive or a slow speed is not recommended 24 The focus is not adjusted automatically Set focus to the automatic mode Clean the lens and check the focus again 23 64 The color of the image looks strange Try manual white balance adjustment 23 The recorded image is too dark Try backlight compensation or manual exposure 23 25 The recorded image is too bright Try manual exposure 23 White balance setting cannot be activated Do not select the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode before setting white balance 24 The continuous shooting speed of still images is slow The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots when using certain recording media or under certain recording conditions Playback Playback cannot be performed Select the recording medium p
42. Video Output Connector AV O USB Universal Serial Bus Connector SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE P DC Input Connector DC pg 12 Q Power Charge Lamp POWER CHARGE pg 12 R 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 S Auto Lamp AUTO Lights up in Auto recording mode Also lights up when connecting to a DVD burner sold separately pg 47 T Reset Button RESET pg 58 U Speaker pg 26 V Battery Pack Mount pg 12 W Camera Sensor Remote Sensor pg 33 X Lens Y Stereo Microphone a LED Light pg 18 21 b Grip Strap pg 14 c SD Card Cover OPEN pg 15 d Stud Hole pg 14 e Tripod Mounting Socket pg 14 Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts ATTENTION Be careful not to cover W X Y and Z during shooting Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction GETTING STARTED M6E3US book Page 11 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 12 EN Controls in this section Necessary Settings before Use Be sure to configure the following three settings before use Power Related Preparations Using the Battery Pack 1 Set the power switch to OFF Slide while pressing down the lock button 2 Attach the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place Power off Playback
43. as follows REC MEDIA SETTING CLEAN UP 3 Select HDD or SD 4 Select EXECUTE When cleanup is finished CLEANING UP COMPLETED appears Press 49 to complete the operation Depending on the hard disk drive it may take several minutes for the cleanup process to be completed QUALITY DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT Select Set SD HDD Select Set CLEAN UP THIS PROCESS MAY TAKE A WHILE CANCEL EXECUTE Select Set Resetting the File Number 1 2 Select and set items as follows REC MEDIA SETTING NO RESET 3 Select the file type VIDEO or IMAGE 4 Select EXECUTE QUALITY DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT Select Set IMAGE VIDEO 0 Select Set EXECUTE NO RESET FOR VIDEO FILES CANCEL EXECUTE Select Set M6E3US book Page 40 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 41 Preparation Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording 1 2 Select CHANGE EVENT REG 3 Select a new event to register the file to To move to the next page select NEXT PAGE To cancel the event registration select NON SECTION 4 Select the file you want to register The mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step
44. ay then press 49 To return to the index screen Press the REC SNAP button again The file information and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the EXTMOV folder Delete files in the EXTMOV folder by using your PC Preparation Pause the playback Alternatively select the file on the index screen To exit the file delete screen Select CANCEL in step 2 Event Screen 1 Select the event To move to the next page select NEXT PAGE 2 3 Select the recording date To display all the files select ALL SCENES 4 Select the desired file During playback mark appears on the top left corner of the screen 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NEXT PAGE 1 3 SEARCH EVENT VACATION SEARCH EVENT AUG 20 2006 SEP 02 2006 AUG 13 2006 ALL SCENES JUL 07 2006 1 1 7 AUG 20 2006 Select Set Select Set To Play Back Files in the EXTMOV Folder Deleting a Video File 1 2 Select EXECUTE Remaining files 0059 DELETE CANCEL EXECUTE You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing Select Set PLAYBACK M6E3US book Page 29 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 30 EN Still Image Playback To return to the index screen Press INDEX To turn the date time display on off Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF pg 54 To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused pg 37 One touch
45. 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 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 la norme NMB 003 du Canada FURTHER INFORMATION M6E3US book Page 67 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 68 EN Specifications 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 Approx 6 5 W Maximum when charging a battery Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 69 mm x 109 mm 2 11 16 x 2 3 4 x 4 5 16 Weight Approx 340 g 0 75 lbs without battery lens cap and strap Approx 400 g 0 89 lbs incl battery lens cap and strap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C
46. dicator pg 23 f White Balance Indicator pg 23 g Brightness Control Indicator pg 54 h Battery Indicator pg 62 i Date Time pg 54 j Selected Medium Indicator pg 15 54 k Drop Detection Indicator pg 53 l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 23 m Effect Mode Indicator pg 24 n Program AE Mode Indicator pg 24 o Shutter Speed pg 24 Nightalive Indicator pg 25 p LED Light Indicator pg 18 21 q Exposure Adjustment Indicator pg 23 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 25 Spot Exposure Control Indicator pg 25 a Mode Indicator pg 16 b Screen Size Indicator pg 18 c Wind Cut Indicator pg 55 d Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy pg 55 e Remaining Time pg 16 69 f Counter pg 54 g 7REC Appears during recording pg 16 79 Appears during record standby mode h Digital Image Stabilizer DIS Indicator pg 55 a Mode Indicator pg 20 b Focus Indicator pg 20 c Image Size 640 640 x 480 d Picture Quality FINE fine or STD standard pg 57 e Remaining Number of Shots pg 69 f Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator pg 21 g Shooting Indicator pg 20 h Self Timer Recording Indicator pg 57 During both Video and Still Image Recording 11 30AM NOV 10 2006 During Video Recording Only During Still Image Recording Only 0h56m 16 9 640 FINE PHOTO M6E3US book Page 70 Wedn
47. dium In this case turn off the power and then wait until the camera cools down If 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 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 After recording video for 12 consecutive hours recording stops automatically A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD VIDEO format Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording 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 1 2 Select REGISTER EVENT 3 Select ON SELECT 4 Select the event that you want to register the file to To select a different destination select NEXT PAGE To cancel the event registration select NON SECTION The selected event is displayed on the screen Press the REC SNAP button to start recording NOTE Once you select to register a file to a certain event the setting will remain even if you
48. e destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium MOVE Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files except read only files in the source medium SELF TIMER GAIN UP CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY QUALITY Select Set MOVE COPY Select Set IMAGE COPY CANCEL EXECUTE MEDIA FILE UNIT NUMBER OF FILE 0059 ALL HDD SD 4 Set the direction of copy move HDD SD or SD HDD 5 6 Set the file unit ALL or FILE to copy move FILE Select when you want to transfer the selected files 1 Press to select the desired file then press 49 The mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step 2 Press MENU ALL Select when you want to transfer all files in the recording medium 7 Select EXECUTE File transfer starts When COPYING MOVING COMPLETED appears press 49 Select Set DUBBING M6E3US book Page 51 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 52 EN Controls in this section Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize your camera Some menus can be used for both operation modes recording playback and file types video still image Other menus can be used depending on the selected file type and operation mode To see all the menus scroll the screen Preparation Select recording or p
49. e is no data on the hard disk of the camera 15 40 CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt recording when the write erase protection tab on the SD card is set to the LOCK position 38 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 MEMORY CARD Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file copy move operation NO SUPPORTED FILES Appears when there are no JPEG still image files to be copied or moved in recording media Exhausted High M6E3US book Page 62 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 63 Indication Meaning NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy move operation MEMORY CARD ERROR REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded SD card Remove the card once and insert it again or replace with another card 15 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 purposes then format the medium 39 VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED RECOVER
50. ert 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 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 Do not point the lens directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the
51. esday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 71 a Mode Indicator pg 26 b Playlist Playback Indicator Appears when playing back a playlist pg 44 Event Search Playback Indicator Appears when playing back a video file from the event search pg 29 Date Search Playback Indicator Appears when playing back a video file from the date search pg 28 c Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy pg 55 d Playback Mode pg 27 U Playback 9 Pause 5 Forward High Speed Search 3 Reverse High Speed Search 9U Forward Slow Motion Y9 Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed e Counter pg 54 f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator pg 62 h Date Time pg 54 i Selected Medium Indicator pg 15 54 j Effect Mode Indicator pg 34 k Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 34 a Mode Indicator pg 30 b Folder File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator pg 31 d Battery Indicator pg 62 e Date pg 54 f Selected Medium Indicator pg 15 54 g Effect Mode Indicator pg 34 During Video Playback NOV 10 2006 11 30AM 2006 During Still Image Playback NOV 10 2006 FURTHER INFORMATION M6E3US book Page 71 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 2006 Victor Company of Japan Limited US Printed in Malaysia 0606FOH AL VM EN MasterPage Reference_Heading0_Right A AC Adapter 12 65 B Backlight
52. eturns to its factory preset pg 53 RESET Trouble Action Power No power is supplied Connect the AC adapter securely Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one 12 12 No display appears 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 The drop detection function operated Set the power switch to OFF and turn the power on again To turn off the drop detection function set DROP DETECTION to OFF 53 M6E3US book Page 58 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 59 Trouble Action Displays The power charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging 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 50 F to 95 F When the battery is already fully charged the lamp does not light Check the remaining battery power 14 SET DATE TIME appears The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged so the previously set date time is erased Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery Then set the date
53. g 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 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 AC Adapter Battery Packs Plug Adapter Terminals Recording Medium FURTHER INFORMATION M6E3US book Page 65 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 66 EN Cautions Continued Do not strike or shake the hard disk 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 Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly 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 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT
54. gain This product includes patented 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 If 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 Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas 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 Make a backup of important recorded data Make a trial recording Check the compatibility of recording media Format recording medium before use Make sure you hold the camera correctly during recording When a certain length of time passes without operation Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly If a problem occurs with the SD card bring the card together with the camera for repairs Precautions on handling batteries 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
55. he supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals 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 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 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 pg 65 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 It 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 It is normal for the battery pack
56. idity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in high places such as on a TV Leaving the unit in high places while a cable is connected may result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and the unit falls onto the floor 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 Recording Medium Continued LCD Monitor Main Unit M6E3US book Page 66 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 67 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 Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight Serious malfunctioning How to Handle a CD ROM If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local
57. iles for dubbing can be displayed in two ways shown below Displaying file by recording date or playlist Multiple files are displayed as a single file Displaying file individually Files are displayed individually Disc number shows the number of DVD discs you can create The dubbing range of each disc is automatically allocated presuming that all the files are to be dubbed from the first one on the list This dubbing range cannot be changed ex DVD1 records 2 files OCT 10 2006 and OCT 11 2006 DVD discs created with the camera can be played on compatible DVD players or other devices An individual date or individual playlist becomes one title The discs are configured so that playback begins automatically when they are inserted in devices To display the top menu press the corresponding menu button of the other device DVD Creation List Displaying Files for Dubbing Disc Number 1 DVD CREATION LIST OCT 11 2006 OCT 13 2006 DVD3 OCT 12 2006 DVD2 OCT 10 2006 DVD1 ALL DISCS Recording date Oct 10 2006 11 00 AM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM 1 DVD CREATION LIST OCT 10 2006 OCT 13 2006 DVD3 OCT 10 2006 DVD2 OCT 10 2006 DVD1 ALL DISCS Recording date Oct 10 2006 11 00 AM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM OCT 11 2006 OCT 13 2006 DVD3 OCT 12 2006 DVD2 OCT 10 2006 DVD1 ALL DISCS Mark that shows that the disc is created already Menu for Disc Playback 11 09
58. images to a computer With the bundled image editing software you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs Direct Printing pg 46 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 SD Memory Card You can also record onto SD cards When Using an SD Card pg 15 To record videos pg 16 To playback videos pg 26 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 pg 22 To record still images pg 20 To playback still images pg 30 M6E3US book Page 2 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 3 Read This First How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera Please read the following instructions before using the camera It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage pg 47 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 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
59. in a few more times 15 FURTHER INFORMATION M6E3US book Page 61 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 62 EN Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen Indication Meaning Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power Remaining power level 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 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 13 59 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power switch set to if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD Appears when there is no SD card inserted in the SD slot 15 HARD DISK DRIVE IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when the built in hard disk needs to be formatted 39 THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted 39 HDD ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR 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 ther
60. layback using the power switch Select video or still image using the MODE switch To return to the previous screen Press To return to the normal screen Press MENU To display the operation guide Press INFO when the menu screen is displayed The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu To remove the operation guide press INFO again 1 2 Select the desired menu For details on each menu see pages 53 to 57 3 Select the desired menu setting 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 PROTECT DELETE CHANGE EVENT REG PLAYLIST WIPE FADER DATE DISPLAY EFFECT Select Set WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER OFF FADER B W FADER BLACK FADER WHITE OFF Select Set LIGHT INFO MENU 49 Power Switch MODE Switch M6E3US book Page 52 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 53 Common Menus for All Modes Menus Settings Factory preset BASIC SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus PRESET Returns all the camera settings to their default values EXECUTE Performs this function CANCEL Returns to the menu screen without executing reset DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the camera at the following cases When the menu
61. lect the number of prints To set print information for other images repeat steps 4 and 5 You can set up to 999 files 6 DPOF TOTAL 0 7 59 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Select Set Number of prints Select Set Select Set MENU 49 MODE Switch EDITING PRINTING Power Switch Zoom Lever M6E3US book Page 45 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 46 EN Print Setting Continued 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 pg 45 Preparation Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to To stop printing after printing starts 1 Press 49 2 Press to select EXECUTE then press 49 If the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF settings pg 45 After performing step 1 3 Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer To Print by Selecting a Still Image 1 2 Select DIRECT PRINT PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 3 Connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable After a while the print menu appears 4 Select SELECTED PRINT 5 Select the desired Image DELETE REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY DPOF DIRECT PRINT EFFECT PROTECT Select Set CANCEL DPOF PRINT SELECTED PRINT Select Set PRINT THIS IMAGE SET CANCEL NUMBER OF PRINTS
62. 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 M6E3US_02Intro fm Page 4 Monday June 12 2006 9 15 AM EN 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 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 st
63. 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 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural EF Effect You can record videos or still images with special effects OFF No effect is used SEPIA The image has a brownish tint like old photos MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like old movies CLASSIC FILM This 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 M6E3US book Page 24 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 25 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 pg 22 The indicator appears To cancel nightalive Press NIGHT so that the indicator disappears 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 pg 22 The indicator appears To cancel backlight compensation Press 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 perf
64. n off the camera power and then wait until the camera cools down 1 2 LIGHT INFO 3 INDEX Press to select the desired file then press 49 To pause playback press 49 again Select Set Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off Playback Recording Lock button Set the MODE switch to To change the medium to be played back see page 15 Video mode Still image mode VIDEO 53 53 Index screen for videos Zoom Lever Speaker Volume Control M6E3US book Page 26 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 27 To resume normal playback press 49 Pressing repeatedly increases the search speed 60x to 60x Pressing repeatedly advances or reverses the still picture frame by frame While playback is paused You can magnify the playback image up to 5x While playback is paused Press to move to the magnified area you want to view To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W Various Operations during Playback Still playback Pause Search playback Locating the start point of the file or skipping the file Frame by frame playback Forward Backward Backward Forward While playback is paused Forward Backward Slow motion playback Playback zoom Forward Backward Press and hold Full view of the image The mark indicates the center point of the magnified area P
65. n your surroundings during recording AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically 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 49 until the indicator starts blinking then stops blinking FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN When a video light or similar type of lighting is used White paper CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RECORDING M6E3US book Page 23 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 24 EN Manual Recording Continued MSET Menu Continued Menus Settings Factory preset 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 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 to set the value NOTE It is recommended to use the tripod pg 14 when recording with a slow shutter speed P AE Program AE You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations OFF The brightness is adjusted automatically SPORTS Records fast moving subjects clearly SNOW Compensates for subjects that
66. orming To change to manual recording mode pg 22 To lock the exposure After you finish configuring the setting press and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds The indicator appears To cancel spot exposure control Press once so that the indicator disappears Nightalive NOTE It is recommended to use the tripod pg 14 when recording with a slow shutter speed Backlight Compensation 16 9 16 9 Spot Exposure Control 1 2 Select the desired spot metering area frame 16 9 Press twice The indicator appears Select Set 0h56m 16 9 RECORDING M6E3US book Page 25 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 26 EN Video Playback 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 54 To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused pg 37 NOTES The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV pg 32 At the junctions between scenes the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted However this is not a malfunction When the camera heats up the U indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case tur
67. orms or when unused for long periods of time 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 spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan Copyright 2001 HI CORPORATION All rights reserved Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders M6E3US book Page 5 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 6 EN Contents Accessories 8 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 9 Attaching the Lens Cap 9 Attaching the Core Filter 9 Index
68. pg 38 Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting Viewing File Information Video Files Still Image Files Select Set MOV D0A MOD PRG 001 JAN 1 06 12 00 AM 0 20 05 ULTRA FINE OFF FILE FOLDER DATE TIME PB TIME QUALITY PROTECT EDITING PRINTING M6E3US book Page 37 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 38 EN Managing Files Continued Preparation Set the power switch to Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 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 49 2 Press to select EXECUTE then press 49 Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure 1 2 Select PROTECT 3 Select the desired menu CURRENT Currently displayed file is protected You can select the previous or next file by pressing FILE SELECT You can choose multiple files to protect from index screen 1 Press to select the file you want to protect then press 49 The mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step If you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 2 Press MENU PROTECT ALL All files are protected REC MEDIA SETTING EFFECT PROTECT DELETE BASIC SETTING PLAYLIST WIPE FADER
69. ra stud hole with the tripod stud and the mounting socket with the screw and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod Bottom of the Camera Data Battery System 1 Set the power switch to OFF Slide while pressing down the lock button 2 NOTES Battery information is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds If COMMUNICATING ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer The recordable time display should only be used as a guide It is displayed in 10 minute units Power off Playback Recording Lock button BATTERY CONDITION 0 50 100 MAX TIME min M6E3US book Page 14 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 15 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 Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off Otherwise data on the card may be corrupted To remove an SD card Push the SD card once After the card comes out a little pull it out Preparation Set the power switch to or To change the recording medium back to the HDD Select HDD in step 4 This will also ensure stable
70. rding medium correctly Try recording again Otherwise clean up the recording medium 40 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 DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE POWER IS TURNED OFF The drop detection function operated and the power was turned off The file that was being recorded may have been saved into the EXTMOV folder 29 53 Cleaning the Camera NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions for each product M6E3US book Page 64 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 65 Cautions 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 unit s 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 The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using t
71. roperly To watch images on a TV set the TV s input mode or channel that is appropriate for video playback 15 32 The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback or motion is choppy 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 The black amp white fader does not work Do not select the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode 35 There is a noise during playback 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 M6E3US book Page 60 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 61 Trouble Action Editing Printing Files cannot be deleted Remove protection from the files and delete them 38 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated 55 Other problems The data process is too slow after the power is switched on or the mode is changed 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 36 The SD card cannot be removed from the camera Push the SD card
72. s on the built in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory To change the recording medium see page 15 Video mode Still image mode Press the REC SNAP button to start recording Approximate remaining time for recording appears 0h56m 49 Zoom Lever M6E3US book Page 16 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 17 If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording the file will be registered to the 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 Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to To search by event for a file to play back pg 29 NOTES 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 pg 18 If 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 or 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 When the camera heats up the 7REC indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up shooting may be stopped to protect the recording me
73. screen is closed When there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the power switch is set to OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function NOTES The demonstration only works when the DC cord is connected not with the battery If an SD card is in the camera demonstration will not take place even if this mode is set to ON OPERATION SOUND Enables you to set the operation sound or turn the operation sound on off 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 REMOTE Turns reception of the operation signal from the remote control on off OFF The camera does not receive the signal from the remote control ON Enables operation with the remote control DROP DETECTION Setting 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 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 MENU SETTINGS M6E3US book Page 53 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 54
74. speeds and operation when accessing the SD card For details on how to format an SD card see Formatting a Recording Medium pg 39 When Using an SD Card NOTE For details on compatible SD cards see Check the compatibility of recording media pg 3 Insert an SD card 1 Open the SD card cover 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 3 Close the SD card cover Bottom of the Camera Clipped Edge Change the recording medium 1 2 Select REC MEDIA SETTING 3 Select VIDEO MODE or IMAGE MODE 4 Select SD 5 Format an SD card when using it for the first time QUALITY DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT Select Set COPY MOVE NO RESET VIDEO MODE CLEAN UP FORMAT IMAGE MODE 0 Select Set SD HDD Select Set GETTING STARTED M6E3US book Page 15 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 16 EN Video Recording Preparation Open the LCD monitor pg 10 To stop recording Press the REC SNAP button again To change the picture quality pg 55 To register a file to an event pg 17 1 2 3 MENU LIGHT INFO INDEX Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off Playback Recording Lock button Set the MODE switch to The camera is programmed to record video
75. splayed in a list in the selection order 1 Press to select the desired list then press 49 To select other lists repeat this process 2 Press SELECT FROM HISTORY Create a DVD disc identical to the one created last time The last creation date is displayed Up to 20 files Press to select the date then press 49 ALL SCENES Display all files individually Make sure to read DVD Creation List pg 49 before proceeding to the next procedure Select Set 1 DVD CREATION LIST OCT 11 2006 OCT 13 2006 DVD3 OCT 12 2006 DVD2 OCT 10 2006 DVD1 ALL DISCS Files for dubbing are displayed Disc number 5 Select the desired disc number If you select ALL DISCS all discs in the list are created To check individual files Use to select the file number and press the INDEX button A list of individual scenes appears To display the preview screen select a file and press 49 Press again to return to the previous screen Press INDEX again to stop checking 6 7 Select EXECUTE The DVD disc begins to be created When COMPLETED CHANGE DISC appears change the disc The second DVD disc begins to be created 8 To continue creating DVD discs select CONTINUE and press 49 ALL WILL BE CREATED TIME REQUIRED 45 MIN CANCEL EXECUTE Select Set COMPLETED CONTINUE M6E3US book Page 48 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 49 F
76. 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 corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted format the recording medium pg 39 Preparation Set the power switch to Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch To exit the file delete screen Select CANCEL in step 3 Deleting Files Deleting with the Button 1 Select the file to be deleted 2 3 Select EXECUTE NOTE If you press 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 VIDEO 53 53 Remaining files 0059 DELETE CANCEL EXECUTE You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing Select Set LIGHT INFO MENU 49 Power Switch MODE Switch Zoom Lever M6E3US book Page 36 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 37 Preparation Set the power switch to Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch Preparation For video files Pause the playback Alternatively select the file on the index screen For still images Playback the still image Alternatively select the file on the index screen FILE
77. t Zoom in T Telephoto W Wide angle 800 32 1 Optical zoom up to 32x Digital zoom up to 800x 16 9 ATTENTION Videos which have been recorded in 16 9 size may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4 3 screen TV Record videos in 4 3 size if playing back on a 4 3 screen TV NOTES If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY you cannot change the screen size If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs it is recommended not to mix 16 9 size videos and 4 3 size videos If you record videos in 16 9 size the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4 3 screen LED Light The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions The light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions Disables this function 16 9 No display M6E3US book Page 18 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 19 The file most recently recorded will be deleted After the recording is finished Preparation Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Example When checking the HDD space 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 ULTRA FINE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY For details on the picture quality see page 69 To return to the normal screen Press the button again Deleting a File
78. t whether to display the counter in video mode OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function LANGUAGE Enables you to set the language for menus ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL PORTUGU S 13 0 M6E3US book Page 54 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 55 Menus Settings Factory preset CLOCK ADJUST Enables you to set the time DATE TIME 13 DATE DISPLAY ORDER Enables you to set the date and time display format DATE ORDER year month day month day year day month year TIME 24H 12H DISPLAY OFF Turns off the on screen display ON Turns on the on screen display Video Recording Menus Menus Settings Factory preset REGISTER EVENT Enables you to turn on off event registration for any videos before starting recording ON SELECT Activates the function After you activate this function you can select the event to register videos to OFF Disables the function 17 QUALITY Enables you to set the picture quality for videos ULTRA FINE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY WIND CUT Reduces noise caused by wind OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places However the overall color tones appear grayish OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function DIS Compensates for hand shake OFF Disables the f
79. tch to Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off Playback Recording Lock button Set the MODE switch to 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 Video mode Still image mode Zoom Lever M6E3US book Page 20 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 21 While recording You can zoom up to 32x by using the optical zoom Digital zoom pg 18 is not available 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 Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Set the CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to ON pg 57 Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly If you select to use this function the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting Preparation Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Each time you press the button setting changes The file most recently recorded will be deleted After the recording is finished Zooming Continuous Shooting Zoom out Zoom in T Telephoto W Wide angle 40 FINE The indicator appears
80. ternatively select the file on the index screen To exit the file delete screen Select CANCEL in step 2 Slide Show Image Rotation Counterclockwise Clockwise Playback Zoom Deleting a Still Image File 1 2 Select EXECUTE Full view of the image The mark indicates the center point of the magnified area Remaining files 0059 DELETE CANCEL EXECUTE You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing Select Set PLAYBACK M6E3US book Page 31 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 32 EN Watching Images on TV Remote Control Make sure all units are turned off before connecting After connecting the camera to the TV in Connecting to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder pg 32 Connecting to a TV VCR or DVD Recorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 12 To connect the camera to a PC refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE This camera is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used with a television of a different standard Playback on TV AV Connector S Connector S Video Cable optional Enables playback of even higher quality AV Cable provided AV Input Terminal for TV VCR or DVD Recorder Connect the cable so that the colors of the terminals and connectors match White audio left red audio right yellow video Open the cover
81. time 12 13 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 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 54 Colored bright spots appear on the LCD monitor 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 Image does not appear on the LCD monitor Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 54 Image appears to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on a 4 3 screen TV 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 18 Recording Recording cannot be performed Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files Select the recording medium properly 36 15 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear Set DA
82. 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 The lower the temperature the longer the recharging takes 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 Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the recording medium or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the recording medium with water Do not use replace or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or when otherwise accessing the recording medium Do not brin
83. to black and white WIPE CORNER 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 WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE DOOR 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 WIPE SCROLL 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 SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen EFFECT Menus Details SEPIA The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like an old movie CLASSIC FILM The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames STROBE The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots PLAYBACK M6E3US book Page 35 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 36 EN Controls in this section Managing Files You can directly manage recorded files in the camera CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation
84. turn the power off Unless you change the setting you will register a file to the same event that you had previously selected Select Set Select Set 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NEXT PAGE NON SECTION 1 3 SELECT EVENT VACATION Select Set RECORDING M6E3US book Page 17 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 18 EN Video Recording Continued While recording You can zoom in up to 32x by using the optical zoom 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 pg 55 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 Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Each press switches the screen size If you select to use this function the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting Preparation Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Each time you press the button setting changes Zooming NOTES Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W 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 pg 55 Changing the Screen Size Zoom ou
85. ue with after selecting 4 5 The menu disappears and the indicator for the set function appears 0h56m 16 9 AE AUTO AF AUTO WB AUTO S SP AUTO P AE OFF EF OFF Select Set AE AUTO AF AUTO WB AUTO S SP AUTO P AUTO 0 AE AUTO AF AUTO WB AUTO S SP AUTO P AUTO 0 AUTO Power Switch MODE Switch 49 M6E3US book Page 22 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM EN 23 MSET Menu Menus Settings Factory preset AE Manual Exposure Adjusts the brightness For video recording AUTO The brightness is adjusted automatically 6 to 6 Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1 Use 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 to set the value To lock the exposure When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the setting press and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds The indicator appears AF Manual Focus Adjusts the focus AUTO The focus is adjusted automatically Adjusts the focus manually Use 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 WB White Balance Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light i
86. unction ON Activates the function NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting conditions In this case the indicator blinks or goes out Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on a tripod CAMERA SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus ZOOM Enables you to set the maximum zoom ratio 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 18 TELE MACRO You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 3 ft OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function MENU SETTINGS M6E3US book Page 55 Wednesday June 7 2006 9 35 AM 56 EN Changing the Menu Settings Continued Video Playback Menus Menus Settings Factory preset CHANGE EVENT REG Enables you to change the event registration of recorded video files BABY BIRTHDAY VACATION HOLIDAY SPORTS GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY DAUGHTER SON CONGRATULATIONS NON SECTION 41 PLAYLIST Enables you to perform operations related to playlists PLAYLIST CONTENTS NEW LIST EDIT RENAME DELETE 42 WIPE FADER These are special playback effects They add effects to the beginning and end of playback OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER B W WIPE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL
87. used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that had already been recorded For video recording use a high speed SD card at least 10 MB s MultiMediaCards are not supported Before using this camera format the built in hard disk or SD cards This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium pg 39 Do not cover the area near the lens stereo microphone or camera sensor with your finger or other object while recording pg 10 When using the battery the power will turn off automatically to conserve power Use the power switch to turn on the power again When using the AC adapter the access lamp lights up and the LCD turns off the camera enters the sleep mode 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 pg 58 When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service center 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 When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be strictly followed If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge turn the power off before using it a

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