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JVC GZ-MG50E/EK Camcorder User Manual

1. To cancel backlight compensation Press EJ twice so that the indicator disappears i Spot Exposure Control 12 Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas Set the power switch to 2 Press and hold gt QI so that M displayed 3 Press EJ twice so that the indicator appears e The spot metering area frame centre Press lt gt to select the desired spot metering area frame 5 Press gt II The setting is completed S fr 3 appears at the To lock the exposure After step 4 press and hold P Ill for over 2 seconds The ff indicator appears To cancel spot exposure control Press A EJ once so that the indicator disappears NOTES e Spot exposure control may not be possible when some other functions are activated e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained RECORDING FEATURES en 31 LED Light Yr When shooting with insufficient light at night the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting Press LIGHT to turn the light on and display one of the following indicators i3 The light remains always on regardless of the surrounding conditions 33A The light turns on automatically when there is insufficient light To turn off the light Press LIGHT repeatedly so that 3 3A indicator disappears ADVANCED PPERATION
2. 50 Direct Printing 155i rerit rien asap a errore Ras PRO rers 47 DPOF Print Setting Digital Print Order Format 46 Drop Detection EE ETUR UEM 49 Dubbing eese 26 45 E Effect ETIN NIE 36 37 F File Information sissxasssdesexcbeekbekVddumr dada adv cda rU aad 38 Formatting a Recording Medium 20 49 G Gain UD e T 50 I Image Rotation Luse eva 30 Image Size esses nennen nnns 51 Index Screen ruunnenennennnnnnnnnnnenennnnnnnnnnnenunne 24 29 L Language Setting 2 5 eiae oe tee Die a Rai acus 18 49 LCD Monitor eee 9 12 58 Fl 31 M Manual Exposure assscaiescrsangeeraceueradesdvexwsssvens 32 33 Manual FOCUS irsiascinnistiuradare deearudtuabenniebndindiviaueny 33 MSET NNN 32 O Operation Sound vassere 48 P Picture Quality Kvoms4edaaesammmenene 50 51 Play LS T c 42 45 50 Power Linked Operation eeeeeeeee 17 Fen AE c n 36 Protecting Files vL auapratakaubsxarkbre3iniebbsH ER tb xw 38 50 R Remote lemon m 27 Resetting The File Number 42 49 S STBTT Lage iaoiai 25 30 SD Memory Card reser 20 SEIS Timer eeen E MER DS 51 Shutter Speed dead 35 Slide SNOW aioriturcinausndianiamireadaeieriendestmaunten 29 Slow Motion Playback 15 55 52 ansa dava rr ona rta ra das 25 Speaker Volume JG 24 Spot Exposure Control ccccccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 T Tele Macro m
3. 67 mm x 70 mm x 109 mm Weight Approx 320 g without battery lens cap and strap Approx 380 g incl battery lens cap and strap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup GZ MG50E EK 1 4 5 1 330 000 pixels CCD GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK 1 6 800 000 pixels CCD Lens GZ MG50E EK F 1 2 to 2 8 f 3 0 mm to 45 mm 15 1 power zoom lens GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK F 1 8 to 3 2 f 2 2 2 mm to 55 mm 25 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter GZ MG50E EK 930 5 mm GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK 27 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED light Within 1 5 m recommended shooting distance For video audio Format SD VIDEO Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Signal format PAL standard Recording mode video ULTRA FINE 720 x 576 pixels 8 5 Mbps FINE 720 x 576 pixels 5 5 Mbps NORMAL 720 x 576 pixels 4 2 Mbps ECONOMY 352 x 288 pixels 1 5 Mbps Recording mode audio ULTRA FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps 48 kHz 384 kbps 48 kHz 256 kbps 48 kHz 128 kbps For still image Format JPEG Image size GZ MG50E EK 3 modes 1152 x 864 1024 x 768 640 x 480 GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK Only 1 mode 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD For connectors AV S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V
4. WIPE FADER r Wipe or Fader Effects c pg 37 EFFECT r Playback Effects c pg 37 CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL CANCEL ALL You can protect files from accidental erasure c pg 38 DELETE CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL You can delete unnecessary files 17 pg 39 Still Image Recording Menus Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD Select the desired image quality 1152 x 864 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Select the desired image size Not available for GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK SELF TIMER OFF 2SEC 10SEC By setting the self timer a still image is recorded 2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start stop button The or indicator appears CONTINUOUS SHOOTING OFF Disables the function ON You can record still images continuously The Ly indicator appears on the display c pg 28 OFF The image in the dark will be recorded with no picture brightness adjustment ON The image in the dark will be brightened But the overall appearance may become grainy 0 CAMERA SETTING TELE MACRO The menu item of TELE MACRO is the same as in the description on page 50 MENU SETTINGS en 51 Still Image Playback Menus Factory preset r DPOF Print Setting gt pg 46 DIRECT PRINT c Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer c pg 47 EFFECT r Playback Effects lt pg 37 PROTECT DELETE The menu
5. and the software installation and USB connection guide Direct Printing If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer gt pg 47 Contents GETTING STARTED 7 Provided Accessories rrrrrrrrnnrrrvvennnnrrrennnnnnr 7 ale gt gt REE ta erate nr a A 10 PONG ss 14 Operation Mode rannnrnnnnnnnvrnnnnnnnnsnrnnnvrrnnnnnn 17 Lanquage Setting 3 d Rer iain 18 Date Time Settings 18 Brightness Adjustment of the Display 19 Grip Adjustment rrannnnnnnnrrvvvvnrrnnnnnnnnnvevnnnnnnn 19 Tripod Mounting eeeeeeeessss 19 Inserting Removing an SD Card 20 Formatting a Recording Medium 20 Selecting a Recording Medium 21 Remaining Space on the Recording Media 21 Drop Detection sio deitas tene detienen oeca etia de 21 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 Video Recording reete as 22 ZOOMING Laursen 23 Video Playback We asus 24 How to Use the Scroll Bar 25 Date Index Screen sss 25 Various Playback Operations 25 Playback ZOOM o spasere paces 25 Connecting to a TV VCR or VDR 26 Playback on a TV vedr dorsi ec vende trot 26 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder 26 Playback Using the Remote
6. 41 Resetting the File Number 42 Creating Play EISEa5 vet Ero treinta t dee 42 Playing Back Play List 43 DPOF Print SENG vci veh ees 46 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer 47 MENU SETTINGS 48 Changing the Menu Settings 48 Common Menus for All Modes 48 Video Recording Menus 50 Video Playback Menus 50 Still Image Recording Menus 51 Still Image Playback Menus 51 REFERENCES 52 Troubleshooting otro a re er abet 52 Warning Indications 55 Cleaning the Camera usus 57 COULONS ccs ose evi o P EVE SORS QUI 57 Specifications as eee 60 TERMS cccccccsscccsccccscccscccsseccscccssceese BUCK COVEF 4 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 4 6 to ensure safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety appro
7. again so that the A indicator appears 4 Power Linked Operation When the power switch is set to e you can also turn on off the camera by opening closing the LCD monitor GETTING STARTED 18 en GETTING STARTED Language Setting Date Time Settings The language on the display can be changed The recording start date time is recorded on the c pg 48 49 video still image file and it can be checked by Set the power switch to or 0 pressing INFO during playback gt pg 24 29 2 p eee In addition you can find the desired file by the Press MENU The menu screen appears date index screen lt pg 30 I Press ES 1 ja CAMERA SETTING Set the power switch to gt or Selec then BASIC SETTING press Su l A REC MEDIA SETTING 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears T DISPLAY 4 QUALITY 3 Press Alv to Y CAMERA SETTING figs WIDE MODE select DISPLAY then tl Sv WIND CUT press I uu pru SETTING 4 Press A v to Ex select LANGUAGE G DATETIME ease then press I M Pena 4 Press A v to 9 Press A v to E crock ADNUST h select tha desired BRIGHT select CLOCK ii SCENE COUNTER language then press ADJUST then press E e gt Il Pil The day is ES highlighted 4 DATE TIME 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen 5 Press A v to input the day then press Il Repeat to input the month year hour and Silles 2005 for minute 6 Press MEN
8. reduces interference e It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 16 e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camera is turned on e To connect the camera to a PC refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Playback on a TV 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camera to a TV VCR or VDR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR or VDR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR VDR output to the TV input referring to your VCR VDRSs instruction manual 4 Turn on the camera the VCR VDR and the TV B Set the VCR VDR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camera i pg 24 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 48 49 e Counter Set SCENE COUNTER to ON or OFF lt pg 48 49 Pressing INFO ca button also turns on off the displays Dubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder The following explains how to dub to a VCR When dubbing to a DVD recorder refer to its instruction manual Perform steps 1 to 6 above 2 A the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 3 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playb
9. 6 Press A v to selecta play list you want to delete e The thumbnail appears on the upper right side e To delete all play lists at once select DELETE ALL 7 Press P II 8 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press P II The selected play list is deleted e To cancel the setting select CANCEL then press P II e Original files are not deleted even if you delete the play list MANAGING FILES en 45 Dubbing Using Play List Dubbing to an external device using a play list is possible Connect the camera and your VCR with the S AV cable lt pg 26 2 Set the VCR to VIDEO AUXILIARY input and engage the recording standby mode e For details how to set VIDEO AUXILARY input refer to VCR instructions 3 Set the power switch to gt 4 Set the MODE switch to gg 5 Press MENU The menu screen appears 6 Press A V to select PLAY LIST then press M Il 7 Press A v to select PLAYLIST CONTENTS then press PI The table of play lists appears 8 Press A v to select a list you want to dub e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing A V 17 pg 25 Press Screen for dubbing appears 1 0 Press A v to select START PLAYBACK then press P II Playback on the camera starts e The black screen is displayed for 5 seconds at the beginning and the end of the play list playback e To cancel the setting press A to select CANCEL then press P II 1 1 While the black screen
10. Control 27 STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 Still Image Recording 28 ZOOMIN asset 28 Continuous Shooting 28 Still Image Playback s 29 Slide SHOW anse duis 29 Index Screen of Still Image Files 29 How to Use the Scroll Bar 30 Date Index Screen sss 30 Image Rotation ooo ete otto ee 30 Playback ZOOM uiro uh rue ere oti detiene 30 EN 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 3l RECORDING FEATURES Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control LED 31 Manual Settings in MSET Menu 32 How to Select a Menu Item 32 Manual Exposure rnnrnnvnnnnnnnrrrvvvnnnrevennnnnne 32 Manual EOS d deut IH aba 33 White Balance Lagesen 34 Shutter SPCC saue 35 Program AE Veerse 36 mj n 36 PLAYBACK FEATURES eere 3 Wipe or Fader Effects rrrnrrrrrrrrrnrnrrnnnnnnrnn Playback Effects sic anise Aaa s MANAGING FILES eene Viewing File Information Protecting Files ssssssee m Deleting Files eio men dn 39 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium 40 Copying Moving Still Image Files
11. Indicator lt pg 31 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 32 Backlight Compensation Indicator gt pg 31 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator lt pg 31 During Video Recording only 3 1 0 04 0174 06 REC 7 BG D Mode Indicator lt pg 17 2 Wide Mode Indicator lt pg 50 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 50 4 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy lt pg 50 5 Remaining Time lt pg 22 62 Counter lt pg 49 REC Appears during recording gt pg 22 el Appears during record standby mode gt pg 22 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS Indicator lt gt pg 50 During Still Image Recording only i Il T 20640 FINE 10 E PHOT mM D Mode Indicator lt pg 17 2 Focus Icon pg 28 Image Size 1152 1152 x 864 1024 1024 x 768 640 640 x 480 lt pg 51 Not available for GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK Picture Quality FINE fine or STD standard lt gt pg 51 5 Remaining Number of Shots lt pg 63 y Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator 7 pg 28 Shooting Icon lt pg 28 Self Timer Recording Indicator c pg 51 During Video Playback a NE U viis 1 55 23 us Vid mj h aza D 10 11 2005 6 D Mode Indicator gt pg 17 Play List Playback Indicator Appears when play list is played back
12. and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL e NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock e NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry Before Using this Camera This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD VIDEO format Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Do not strike or shake the hard disk Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC It is recommended to copy it from your PC to a DVD or other recording medi
13. e Each time you press v the image rotates clockwise 90 180 270 0 Press A to rotate 90 counterclockwise e Each time you press A the image rotates counterclockwise 270 180 90 0 Playback Zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to 3 e A still image is displayed e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 21 48 and 49 3 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in e The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area 4 Press Alv I lt 1 gt to move to the magnified area you want to view 5 To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W e When the zoom is set all the way to W wide angle side sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen lt pg 29 Deleting Still Image Files Press Ti then press to select EXECUTE and press gt I e You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt gt e To delete multiple files at once see page 39 Backlight Compensation un Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure Set the power switch to 2 Press and hold gt QI so that M is displayed 3 Press E once so that the indicator appears
14. frame ata time vividly The shutter speed is set at 1 250 to 1 4000 second automatically amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow 3 Press gt II The setting is completed To turn off the program AE function Select OFF in step 2 Effect You can add special effects to your recording images Select EF in the MSET menu c pg 32 2 Press Alv to select the desired mode L SEPIA The image has a brownish tint like old photos B W MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like old movies CLASSIC FILM The image has an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames STROBE The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available for still image recording 3 Press gt II The setting is completed 4 Press v MSET to close the MSET menu To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 2 Wipe or Fader Effects You can view videos with various effects of Scene transition setthe power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to s g 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press AN v to select WIPE FADER then press gt II 5 Press A v to select a desired effect 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 colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white LJ W
15. hexadecimal numbers For example starts from 1 to 9 followed by A to F e To turn the operation sounds off see page 48 e For approximate recording time see page 62 e After recording video for 12 consecutive hours the recording will be stopped automatically e When recording video a new file will be created for every 4 GB of contiuous shooting Zooming Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle shooting You can zoom in up to 15x by using the optical zoom To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T telephoto To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W wide angle W Wide angle T Telephoto Digital zoom zone 15x Optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio e The further you slide the zoom lever the quicker the zoom action e Zoom magnification over 15x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 700x Set ZOOM to 60X or 700X gt pg 50 For GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK optical zoom can go up to 25x digital zoom up to 800x and ZOOM can be set to 100X or 800 X VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK en 23 NOTES e The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference e Focusin
16. is displayed for 5 seconds start recording on the VCR Refer to your VCR s instruction manual 1275 stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR while the black screen is displayed for 5 seconds ADVANCED PPERATIONS AG en MANAGING FILES DPOF Print Setting This camera is compatible with DPOF Digital Print Order Format You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera This feature is useful to print with a DPOF compatible printer or bring a recording medium to photo lab for print To print by selecting a still image Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to l 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears Press Alv to select DPOF then press II The DPOF menu screen appears 5 Press A v to select SELECT IMAGES then press Il 6 Press Alv IIJ to select the desired file then press PI e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing A v pg 30 e f you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T the preview screen of the still image is displayed 7 Press lt gt to select the number of prints max 15 prints then press Pll e To set print information for other images repeat steps 6 and 7 8 Press MENU to finish the setting e To cancel the selection select the same image in step 6 NOTES e The DPOF setting is available up to 999 images e DPOF printing can only be specified for still images stored on the S
17. items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 50 MENU rm 52 en REFERENCES Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly gt To solve the problem follow the Instructions below at first gt f the problem is not solved reset the camera Refer to To reset the camera below gt If the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer E To reset the camera CD Press RESET using a piece of wire or other such pointed instrument The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically NM EM If nothing happens set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply battery pack or AC adapter from the camera then put it back again 3 Execute PRESET from the menu The camera returns to it s factory preset c pg 48 Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC adapter securely gt pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 14 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 14 No display appears e When using the AC adapter the camera enters the sleep mode the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off gt To cancel the sleep
18. mount e f the battery mount cover is attached remove it by sliding BATT 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera 5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter AP V14E only 6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet The power charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started 7 When the power charge lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT remove the battery pack Required charging time Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min Provided NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camera cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow mark The camera does not turn on with the battery mount cover without the arrow mark e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the power charge lamp may no
19. on the country where this camera is sold e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing vV 17 pg 25 7 Press I to start playback e During playback of play list P mark appears on the top left corner of the screen e f you slide the zoom lever towards W while playback is paused the index screen for play list appears You can see the contents of the play list and select the desired scene To return to playback screen slide the zoom lever to T e You can use various playback functions during playback lt pg 25 8 To stop playback press P II e To return to the normal playback mode select ALL SCENES in step 6 NOTE You can display the play list menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control PLAYLIST CONTENTS Gael gt ALL SCENES 01 10 11 2005 11 30 02 15 11 2005 23 00 03 25 11 2005 11 00 ADVANGED ee 44 en MANAGING FILES Add Delete Files in Play List You can edit existing play lists by adding or deleting files Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to s g 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears Press A v to select PLAY LIST then press Pll 5 Press A v to select EDIT then press gt Il 6 Press A v to select the play list you want to edit then press PI e To add or delete files follow the steps 7 to 12 in Creating Play List c pg 42 or 1 to 2 in To delete the added file from the
20. on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the picture This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The SD card cannot be removed from the camera gt Push in the SD card a few more times lt pg 20 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor lt pg 19 49 Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen m Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra a gt 2 60 7 High Exhausted e As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 18 e Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased 17 pg 18 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power switch set to Le if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot lt pg 20 HARD DISK DRIVE IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when the built in hard disk needs to be formatted THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted HARD DISK DRIVE IS FULL Appears when the built in hard disk is full and reco
21. play list lt pg 43 Changing Play List Name The default name of play list is its creation date and time You can change the name on the keyboard screen as you like Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to gg 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select PLAY LIST then press I 5 Press v to select RENAME then press PII The table of play lists appears 6 Press A v to select a play list whose name you want to change e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing v pg 25 e The thumbnail appears on the upper right side 7 Press PII The keyboard screen appears 8 Press l I lt 1 gt to select the desired letter then press PI e Repeat this process to complete the name e You can change the character types capital letters small letters or marks by selecting A a QI e To correct a letter select or gt and press Il to move the cursor to the letter then select CLEAR and press P II 9 Press A v gt to select then press gt il e To cancel the setting select CANCEL then press gt II Deleting Play List You can delete unnecessary play lists Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to gg 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select PLAY LIST then press I 5 Press A v to select DELETE then press gt II The table of play lists appears
22. the USB cable e After a while the print menu appears 6 Press A v to select DPOF PRINT then press M Il 7 Press A v to select PRINT then press PII The images are printed e To confirm the DPOF setting press A v to select CHECK SETTINGS then press gt II After that press MENU to return to the previous menu NOTE If the printer is not recognised or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer remove the USB cable select DIRECT PRINT in the menu again and then reconnect the cable ADVANCED OPERATIONS 48 en MENU SETTINGS I Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize your camera Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings Power Switch Lock Button INFO cCA lt Select the operation mode For Recording Menus Set the power switch to Le For Playback Menus Set the power switch to gt 2 Select ri video or gg still image using the MODE switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item with A v and Pil e To return to the normal screen press MENU e To display the operation guide press INFO ca 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 ca again e Even if the menu item is displayed some item cannot be set depending
23. the play list do not exist Some of the scenes may not be played back REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS EMPTY THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED There is no scenes registered in the play list The play list will be deleted CAMERA 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 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 RECORDING FAILURE e Performance of recording medium is poor Use the Cleanup function CLEAN UP in the menu c pg 40 49 e The writing speed of recording medium is slow or the recording medium is corrupted Use the recording medium to which the operation is guaranteed See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera e The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly Try recording again Otherwise clean up the recording medium lt pg 40 49 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 dro
24. to find the desired files quickly The scroll bar is useful when deleting files lt pg 39 setting DPOF gt pg 46 etc 1 Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen 2 Press A v to display the next or previous page e f you press and hold v the high speed search starts e f you find the desired file slide the zoom lever towards T then select the file Scroll bar Date Index Screen You can also find the desired file by the date index screen The files are sorted according to their recorded date Perform step I in Index Screen of Still Image Files lt pg 29 to dispaly the index screen 2 Slide the zoom lever twice towards W The date index screen me appears 20 08 23 08 3 Press A v to select 02 09 the desired date The files recorded on the selected date are displayed on the right side of the screen e To display the next or previous date select the scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W and press N v 4 Press gt II The files recorded on the selected date are displayed in the index screen DATE INDEX Image Rotation You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to ilt e A still image is displayed e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 21 48 and 49 Press v to rotate 90 clockwise
25. you want to play back 4 Press gt II to start playback 5 To pause playback press I again To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is paused To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume or towards W to turn down the volume To turn on off the date display Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF c pg 48 49 To turn on off the on screen display Press INFO ca repeatedly To check the file information Press INFO ca when playback is paused gt pg 38 To play back files in the EXTMOV folder If the data cannot be recorded properly the video files are saved to the EXTMOV folder gt pg 22 a To play back the files in the EXTMOV folder press the recording start stop button or START STOP button on the remote control while the index screen is displayed in step 2 and then proceed to step 3 after MPG is displayed To return to the index screen press the recording start stop button or START STOP button on the remote control again e The file information and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the EXTMOV folder NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV 17 pg 26 e At the junctions between scenes the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted However this is not a malfunction e The date and counter can be displayed duri
26. A V 3 Press P Il The files recorded on the selected date are displayed in the index screen Various Playback Operations Still playback Pause Press MI during normal playback e To resume normal playback press II again Search playback During normal playback press gt for forward search or lt for reverse search e Pressing lt or gt repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction 60x to 60x e To resume normal playback press P II VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK en 25 Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press v to locate the start point of the next file Pressing v repeatedly skips files in forward direction Press A to locate the start point of the current file Pressing A repeatedly skips files in reverse direction elf you press v or A during normal playback or search playback resumes after locating the start point of a file Frame by frame playback While playback is paused press lt or gt e Pressing or gt repeatedly advances or reverses the still picture frame by frame e To resume normal playback press I Slow motion playback While playback is paused press and hold lt or gt for over 2 seconds e To stop slow motion playback press P IM Playback Zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x During normal playback at the point you want to zoom in press P II to pause playback 2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom
27. ANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded SD card Remove the card once and insert it again or replace with another card c pg 20 FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER COPYING WANTED DATA The file system of the recording medium may have a problem It is recommended to copy the data for backup then format the medium c pg 20 VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED RECOVER The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Press A v to select YES then press P Il 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 is moved to the EXTMOV folder Press the recording start stop button on the index screen to display MPG and then select the desired file ad CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 56 en REFERENCES NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER The data cannot be recorded properly or the video management file is deleted or not found Video files have been moved to MPEG EXTMOV folder lt pg 22 PLAY LIST S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN REMAKE PLAY LIST AGAIN The management information of play list is broken Create the play list again gt pg 42 NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK The video files registered in
28. D card To specify still images stored on the hard disk you must first copy the image files onto the SD card before setting printing 7 pg 41 e The date index function cannot be used To print all still images One print for each Display the DPOF menu screen lt To print by selecting a still image Press v to select ALL 1 then press gt il 3 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press P II 4 Press MENU to finish the setting To confirm the DPOF setting 1 Display the DPOF menu screen lt To print by selecting a still image 2 Press A V to select CHECK SETTINGS then press IM Si necessary change the number of prints for the desired file by following the steps 6 to 7 in To print by selecting a still image 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu To reset the DPOF setting 1 Display the DPOF menu screen lt To print by selecting a still image 2 Press A v to select RESET then press gt il 3 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press P II 4 Press P II to finish the reset Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with the USB cable directly to the printer DPOF setting can also be used c pg 46 NOTE After selecting DIRECT PRINT in the me
29. E then press P I e All files are protected To release protection of all files 5 Select CANCEL ALL then press PI 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press P I CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during protection Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during protection If the recording medium becomes corrupted format it gt pg 20 MANAGING FILES en 39 i Deleting Files You can delete unnecessary files in Deleting by the t Button Set the power switch to gt 2 Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 3 Press Alv I lt 1 gt to display the desired file then press e You can also select the file on the index screen c pg 25 29 4 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press Il NOTE If you press qp during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted However if the recording mode video or still image is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file Deleting on the Menu Screen Set the power switch to gt 2 Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears Press A v to select DELETE then press gt il To delete the currently displayed file 5 Press A v to selec
30. IPE 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 L1 WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right e WIPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and 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 Es WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen 6 Press PII The setting is completed 7 Press MENU to close the menu screen e The selected wipe or fader effect works when playback starts and ends To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 5 m Playback Effects PLAYBACK FEATURES gu 37 t You can view videos or still images with special image effects Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to or 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears Press Alv to select EFFECT then press gt il 5 Press A v to select a desired effect L SEPIA The image has a brownis
31. LAY PAUSE Button Right Button Q Next Button Down Button Rotate Button counterclockwise lt pg 30 INDEX Button DATE Button 28 en STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Still Image Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button Set the power switch to 2 Set the MODE switch to fa e The camera is programmed to record still images on the built in hard disk by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 21 48 and 49 e To change the picture quality see pages 48 and 51 e To use the light see page 31 3 Press the recording start stop button PHOTO indicator appears during shooting The still image is recorded e To check how the image looks before recording press the recording start stop button halfway and hold The amp indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release the recording start stop button To record it on the recording medium press the recording start stop button fully NOTES e There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image even if the same subject is shot e To turn the shutter sound off see page 48 e For approximate number of storable images see page 63 Zooming Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle shooting For details see page 23 Continuous Shooting If the continuous shooting mode is set t
32. SJ 32 en RECORDING FEATURES Manual Settings in MSET Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus How to Select a Menu Item Set the power switch to Le 2 Press and hold gt m so that is displayed 3 Press v MSET The menu screen appears Press lt gt to select a desired item from the MSET menu then press I AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO E AE AF WB S SP There are 6 items in the MSET menu AE Manual Exposure c pg 32 AF Manual Focus lt pg 33 WB White Balance gt pg 34 S SP Shutter Speed pg 35 P AE Program AE pg 36 EF Effect lt pg 36 Step 5 and 6 below are example of the manual exposure setting 5 Press lt gt to select a setting then press PII The setting is completed 6 Press v MSET to close the MSET menu NOTE While recording is in progress S SP AE and EF cannot be set even if v MSET is pressed lt 20 gt AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO E AE AF WB S SP i Manual Exposure Manual exposure is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright Select AE in the MSET menu lt pg 32 Di AUTO is selected press video mod
33. U to return to the normal screen Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camera is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camera Note that the camera can be used without setting the date time GETTING STARTED en 19 Brightness Adjustment of the Display The brightness of the display can be adjusted Set the power switch to gt or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 9 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select DISPLAY then press gt Il 5 Press A v to select BRIGHT and press P II The brightness control indicator appears 6 Press lt gt until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press PII to clear the brightness control indicator from the display 0 p Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the recording start stop button power switch and zoom lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference I Tripod Mounting To attach the camera to
34. VC ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 7 VIDEO RECORDING amp HARD DISK CAMCORDER PLAYBACK 22 G Z M G 90 E E K STILL IMAGE RECORDING GZ MG30E EK amp PLAYBAGK GZ MG20E EK 28 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31 MENU SETTINGS 48 Cs CAPSULE DP DO potey L DIGITA To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 48 REFERENCES 52 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1472 001D EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Built in Hard Disk This hard disk camera records images to a large built in hard disk drive HDD instead of a DV tape like conventional video cameras This enables extended hours of high resolution MPEG2 video recording Various Recording Modes You can select the most suitable recording mode for picture quality image size recording time and computer environment 17 pg 62 Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations Playlist playback effects and other functions are also available for enjoying many different types of playback PLAYLIST CONTENTS ALL SCENES 01 10 11 2005 11 30 02 15 11 2005 23 00 03 25 11 2005 11 00 Editing Files on your PC USB 2 0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to computer With the bundled image editing software you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs Refer to Read this first
35. a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camera Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs GETTING STARTER 20 en GETTING STARTED Inserting Removing an SD Card You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera Clipped Edge SD Card optional dre Write Erase Protection Tab SD Card Cover SD Slot Make sure the camera s power is off 2 Open the SD card cover 3 To insert an SD card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To remove an SD card push it once After the SD card comes out of the camera pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the SD card cover To protect valuable files Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the SD card from being recorded over To record on this SD card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before inserting it NOTE Before using a new SD card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 20 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognise whether or not the SD card is installed j Formatting a Recording Medium You can format initi
36. a for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Important notes when requesting repair or inspection 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 If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card bring the card together with the camera When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service centre be sure to bring your camera together with the SD Memory Card If one of them is not included the cause cannot be diagnosed and the repair cannot be made properly Important notes for destroying and disposing of camera When formatting or erasing data using the camera or PC functions 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 Also read Cautions on pages 57 to 59 e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan Copyright O 2001 HI CORPORATION All rights reserved e Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of
37. ack on the camera i Playback Using the Remote Control The full function remote control unit can operate this camera from a distance as well as the basic operations playback stop pause fast forward and rewind of your VCR Installing the Battery The remote control uses 2 one lithium battery CR2025 C L Pull out the battery b holder by pushing the lock Sr tab Lock tab 2 Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Beam Effective Area When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m Use the remote control in front of the camera facing toward the lens 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 Remote sensor VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK en 27 Buttons and Functions i 4 1 vm VIDEO RECORDING amp een un Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window e Transmits the beam signal ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom In Out pg 23 Up Button Rotate Button clockwise 7 pg 30 Q Skip Backward Button Left Button Q Back Button PLAYLIST Button c pg 42 START STOP Button SNAPSHOT Button c pg 28 INFO Button c pg 38 Skip Forward Button P
38. al screen Press INFO ca repeatedly GETTING STARTED en 21 Drop Detection This function turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped This function is set to on at time of shipment If the power is turned off due to the drop detection function set the power switch to OFF and turn the power on again To turn off this function Set DROP DETECTION to OFF The indicator appears i pg 49 CAUTION Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped NOTES e This function cannot protect the hard disk every single time it is dropped e The indicator is only displayed when this function is set to OFF For normal use set this function to ON e f the drop detection function operates when the camera has not been dropped set the function to OFF to continue use e f a drop is detected during shooting the file being shot when the camera was dropped may be saved in the EXTMOV folder lt pg 22 GETTING STARTED 22 en VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Video Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button Set the power switch to Le 2 Set the MODE switch to p e The camera is programmed to record videos on the built in hard disk by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 21 48 and 49 e To change th
39. alise the built in hard disk HDD or SD cards You have to format the newly purchased SD cards with this camera before using them This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased 7 pg 38 Setthe power switch to gt or Le 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press v to select REC MEDIA SETTING then press PI iy DIS Fh CAMERA SETTING E BASIC SETTING st REG MEDIA SETTING T DISPLAY a QUALITY Wee WIDE MODE 4 Press v to select FORMAT then press I 5 Press v to select HDD or SD then press P I 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press P II e By pressing the I button while selecting HDD and holding down the fj button in step 5 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 e To cancel the formatting select CANCEL then press M I CAUTION Do not remove the SD card or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during format Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format If the recording medium becomes corrupted format it again NOTE Do not format the recordi
40. e e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the display e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking ad 4 and amp ADVANCED PPERATIONS 34 en RECORDING FEATURES White Balance The white balance is usually adjusted automatically for correctness of the colour reproduction under various lighting However you can also select the following modes according to the shooting situations Select WB in the MSET menu c pg 32 Press A v to select the desired mode N MWB For adjusting the white balance manually depending on the light source r Manual White Balance Adjustment lt gt pg 34 FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day k CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN When a video light or similar type of lighting is used 3 Press gt II The setting is completed 4 Press v MSET to close the MSET menu To return to automatic white balance Select AUTO in step 2 Manual White Balance Adjustment Select MWB in WB menu c pg 34 2 Hold a she
41. e only 3 To brighten the image press To darken the image press e Adjustment range For video recording 6 to 6 or AUTO automatic exposure For still image recording 2 0 to 42 0 EV 4 Press gt II The setting is completed 5 Press v MSET to close the MSET menu To lock the exposure After step 5 press and hold I for over 2 seconds The I indicator appears NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposure at the same time when PAE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW lt pg 36 or with backlight compensation lt pg 31 e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to ON lt gt pg 50 Manual Focus The camera s Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close up to infinity However the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode Select AF in the MSET menu c pg 32 2 AUTO is selected press then press Pil 3 Press gt to focus on a nearer subject id gt Press lt to focus on a further subject de 2 e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or nearer aA or 9 will blink Focusing on a further subject Focusing on a nearer subject RECORDING FEATURES en 33 To return to automatic focus Select AUTO in step 2 Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scen
42. e for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the power switch is set from OFF to e When playback starts e When the date is changed during playback ON The date time is always displayed NOTES e Only the date is displayed for the video playback e You can set to different setting for each mode video recording playback and still image recording playback SCENE COUNTER OFF Disables the function ON Displays the counter during video mode LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS PYCCKMM The language setting can be changed c pg 18 CLOCK ADJUST r Date Time Settings lt pg 18 MENU sy 50 en MENU SETTINGS f Video Recording Menus Factory preset QUALITY Select the desired picture quality In order of the Size pixels Bit rate quality vu ULTRA FINE 720 x 576 8 5 Mbps F FINE 720x576 5 5 Mbps Mode N NORMAL 720 x 576 4 2 Mbps E ECONOMY 352 x 288 1 5 Mbps OFF Disables the function 16 9 WIDE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The Ww indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs black bands may be inserted at the top and bottom of the screen NOTES e The 16 9 WIDE mode cannot be used when using ECONOMY mode e Use software that suppo
43. e is displayed To turn off the file information display Press INFO ca repeatedly Protecting Files UO You can protect files from the accidental erasure Set the power switch to gt 2 Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select PROTECT then press gt II To protect the currently displayed file B Press A v to select CURRENT then press P I 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press P II e You can select the previous or next file by pressing lt gt e To release protection select the protected file then perform step 5 and 6 To protect by selecting multiple files 5 Press v to select FILE SELECT then press I e The index screen appears Press Alv I lt 1 gt to select the file you want to protect then press PI e The On mark appears on the file e To protect other files repeat step 6 e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing v 17 pg 25 30 e f you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 7 Press MENU 8 Press A v to select QUIT then press gt Il e The selected files are protected e To release protection select the protected file in step 6 To protect all files B Press A v to select PROTECT ALL then press I 6 Press A v to select EXECUT
44. e picture quality see pages 48 and 50 e To use the light see page 31 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording e Approximate remaining time for recording appears on the display Ar stop recording press the recording start stop button again U 0h56m REC NOTES e f the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback video or still image for 5 minutes when using the battery pack the camera is turned off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again set the power switch to OFF then to gt or e When using the AC adapter the camera enters the sleep mode the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off To cancel the sleep mode perform any operation such as zooming e When the camera heats up the REC indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the camera power and then wait until the camera cools down lt pg 56 e f data cannot be recorded or saved properly the video files are not saved to the SD VIDEO folder for regular video Instead the files are saved to the EXTMOV folder To play back these files see To play back files in the EXTMOV folder lt pg 24 e There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image even if the same subject is shot e Video file names are assigned as sequential
45. ears press H to finish the operation To copy or move all still image files in the recording medium 7 Press lt gt to select ALL 8 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press M Il e f you want to cancel select CANCEL then press P II Q File transfer starts e To stop the file transfer press Il then select EXECUTE and press gt II 10 when COPYING MOVING COMPLETED appears press H to finish the operation ADVANCED eee 42 en MANAGING FILES Resetting the File Number as ca fl Creating Play List au 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 Set the power switch to gt or Le 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A v to select REC MEDIA SETTING then press gt II 4 Press A v to select NO RESET then press IlI 5 Press A v to select the file type video or still image then press PI 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press IlI 7 Press gt I e The new folder such as 101JVCSO will be made and the file number will start again from the new number such as PIC 0001 JPG You can create a play list by collecting the desired scenes from the previously recorded video files Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to gg 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to se
46. edly NOTES e Images shot and stored on the recording media with another device may not be played back correctly e You can zoom in out or rotate still images lt pg 30 Slide Show You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to l A still image is displayed e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 21 48 and 49 Press II to start the slide show e f you press v during the slide show files are displayed in descending order e f you press A during the slide show files are displayed in ascending order e To end the slide show press P II again To display the next To display the i previous image Normal Playback p gt image 8 Slide Show Index Screen of Still Image Files You can view multiple files stored in a recording medium at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want 1 Slide the zoom lever to W when a recorded image is displayed e The display switches to ei the index screen A mug E 2 Press A V lt gt to LRA move the frame to the desired file 3 Press PII The selected file is displayed iC STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp iia 30 en STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK How to Use the Scroll Bar You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen
47. er wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet CAUTIONS e This camera is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN VF707U battery pack and to recharge it or to Supply power to the camera from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES e The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount e The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides Do not point the lens directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user Carrying or 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 rec
48. era 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 e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight SWing it excessively when using the hand strap SWing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside i
49. et of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press and hold gt Il until N indicator begins blinking then stops blinking NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust with manual focusing lt pg 33 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery is removed White paper Shutter Speed You can set the shutter speed manually 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 Select S SP in the MSET menu c pg 32 2 If AUTO is selected press 3 Press lt gt to select the desired shutter speed The shutter speed is displayed You can select the shutter speed from the followings e f you cannot change the value press P II The shutter speed is fixed at 1 2 second This enables shooting with little light in dim locations The 4 indicator appears NIGHTSCOPE Slow shutter speed can blur the subjec
50. g may become unstable during zooming In this case set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 33 then zoom in or out during recording e During digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W e When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set TELE MACRO to ON lt pg 50 Deleting Files If you press i during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted gt pg 39 e 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 vm VIDEO RECORDING amp odds 24 en VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Video Playback Power Switch INFO Ca Speaker S lt Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to p e The index screen for videos appears The image on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting e f the power is turned off while video playback is paused the camera memorizes the scene where the video was stopped In this case the stopped scene is displayed when the power is turned back on again e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 21 48 and 49 3 Press A v lt to select the video file
51. gt Try backlight compensation lt pg 31 or manual exposure lt pg 32 REFERENCES en 53 The recorded image is too bright e The subject is too bright gt Try manual exposure lt pg 32 White balance setting cannot be activated e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode before setting white balance 17 pg 36 The black amp white fader does not work e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode c pg 37 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to ON gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to OFF lt pg 50 The continuous shooting speed of still images is slow e The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots when using certain recording medium or under certain recording conditions 17 pg 28 Midas 54 en REFERENCES Other problems The power charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C pg 58 The data process is too slow after the power is switched on
52. h tint like old photos B W MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like old movies CLASSIC FILM The image has an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames STROBE The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available for still image recording 6 Press gt II The setting is completed 7 Press MENU to close the menu screen To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 3 ADVANGED OPERATIONS 38 en MANAGING FILES f Viewing File Information 3 6 You can view the file information in playback mode Information on Video Files Press INFO ca while video playback is paused File information appears FILE File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording PB TIME Playback time length of the file QUALITY Image quality lt pg 50 PROTECT File protection status lt pg 38 e If you press INFO ca on the index screen lt pg 25 information on the selected file is displayed To turn off the file information display Press INFO ca repeatedly Information on Still Image Files Press INFO ca while a still image is displayed File information appears FILE File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording SIZE Image size lt pg 51 QUALITY Image quality pg 51 PROTECT File protection status lt pg 38 e If you press INFO ca on the index screen lt pg 29 information on the selected fil
53. he buckle e To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 4 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet 5 Close the velcro strip To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera Place here during recording a Buckle Strap Guide GETTING STARTED en 9 Attaching the Core Filter LCD Monitor Attach the core filters to the cables The core Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open filter reduces interference the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter S Video Audio Video USB cable Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core Filter Large DC cord Wind the cord twice around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration 3 cm Core Filter Small KE Wind twice e Wind the cable so that it is not slack 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut S Video Audio Video USB Cable DC Cord NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camera GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION e Be careful not to cover Bid W and EJ during shootin g e Be careful not
54. ideo The numbers indicate minutes e Built in hard disk cua GZ MG50E EK y GZ MG30E EK ECONOMY 2250 1500 e SD card om a pe how 3 e a7 economy s ve 9 75 G Approximate number of storable images for still image e Built in hard disk See 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 FINE 9999 9999 1152 x 864 For GZ MG50E EK only REFERENCES en 63 e SD card may we we mB 108 quality MB 1024 x 768 STANDARD 1110 2240 4315 1152 x 864 1152 x 864 For GZ MG50E EK only ey TERMS A GE RE EE ET NA EE 16 B Backlight Compensation rrernrrnnnernnrnnvennvennennner 31 Battery Pack adatesjancsnadsinnseccaencssaaneseezecascusceuteasacs 14 Brightness Control seusundamssasinsinnnnnnes 19 49 C Changing The Menu Settings 48 51 Charging The Battery Pack eeseeess 14 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium 40 49 Connection to a TV or VCR eene 26 Continuous Shooting ccccceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 28 Copying Moving Still Image Files 41 49 D Data DANCY EE da at EEUU deus 16 Date Index Screen eee 25 30 Date Time Settings ciasecciveecepxas doy ve sd gas uix uice SUres 18 Deleting Fil S cia ccteccsinssensexetaneasnadmeastenstaicecarsiac 39 Demonstration Mode esee 48 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS
55. in e The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area 3 Press l I lt 1 gt to move to the magnified area you want to view 4 To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W e When the zoom is set all the way to W wide angle side sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen 17 pg 25 Deleting Video Files Press TI then press A v to select EXECUTE and press P I e You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt gt e To delete multiple files at once see page 39 vm VIDEO RECORDING amp eee 26 en VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Connecting to a TV VCR or VDR To S connector To AV connector S Cable AV Cable optional provided VCR VDR TV O White to AUDIO L IN O Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR VDR has only AN input connectors Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR VDR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable Not required for watching still images only NOTES e The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter
56. ion 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 turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times Operation Mode To turn on the camera set the power switch to gt or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e The power charge lamp turns on To turn off the camera set the power switch to OFF l Power Switch Lock Button LCD Monitor 3 cvm Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power and MODE switches and gt M m button 1 Power Switch Position Set the power switch for recording e or playback while pressing down the lock button Power Switch 2 OFF gt Playback 9 E L Recording Ev Power Off GETTING STARTED en 17 2 Recording Playback Mode Select the recording playback mode using the MODE switch wt Video mode F pg 22 24 O Still image mode lt pg 28 29 3 Auto Manual Mode manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator vj appears on the LCD monitor Auto mode You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual mode Manual recording is possible by setting various functions lt pg 31 37 To return to the auto recording mode Press gt M M
57. lect PLAY LIST then press Il 5 Press A v to select EDIT then press Pil 6 Press A v to select NEW LIST then press P II 7 Press A v to scroll upward or downward the thumbnail images of recorded files and select a file to be added to a play list e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing v pg 25 8 Press P II The frame for selecting an inserting point appears Press to scroll upward or downward the thumbnail of images in a play list and select a position where you want to insert the selected file e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing A V pg 25 1 0 Press gt II The selected file is added to a play list e To add other files repeat steps 7 to 10 1 1 Press MENU The confirmation screen appears 12 Press A v to select SAVE AND QUIT then press IM e To return to the edit screen select CANCEL e f you do not want to save the play list select DELETE AND QUIT Thumbnail images of recorded files To check the play list by playing back the video You can check the play list before saving it 1 After step 10 press gt to select a thumbnail image of the play list Press A v to select a scene you want to check 3 Press P II The playback of the play list starts from the selected scene e The playback stops at the end of the play list automatically e To stop pla
58. lectrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 EN DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage
59. may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers Terminals ey CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 58 en REFERENCES e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e 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 e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Recording Medium e Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data e Do not bend or drop the recording medium or subject it to stro
60. medium becomes corrupted format it 17 pg 20 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use To regain the speed execute cleanup periodically The cleanup function is equivalent to Defragmentation of PC s function NOTES e Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording medium lt pg 16 e t is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera Set the power switch to gt or e 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A v to select REC MEDIA SETTING then press 1l 4 Press A V to select CLEAN UP then press gt II 5 Press A v to select HDD or SD then press P I e f the AC adapter is not connected to the camera a warning message appears In this case connect the AC adapter 6 Press A to select EXECUTE then press P I e To cancel cleanup select CANCEL then press gt il 7 When cleanup is finished CLEANING UP COMPLETED appears Press P II to complete the operation e Depending on the hard disk drive it may take several minutes for this process to be completed CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during cleanup Copying Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image files between the b
61. mode perform any operation such as zooming The power was turned off accidentally e The drop detection function operated lt pg 21 gt Set the power switch to OFF and turn the power on again To turn off the drop detection function set DROP DETECTION to OFF c pg 49 Recording Recording cannot be performed e MEMORY CARD IS FULL appears gt Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files pg 20 39 e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium lt pg 21 48 49 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON lt pg 49 The LCD monitor indications blink e 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 e 7OOM is set to 15X optical zoom gt Set ZOOM to 60X or 700X c pg 50 e Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode For GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK optical zoom can go up to 25x and ZOOM can be set to 100X or 800X The recorded image is white e Shutter speed is set to NIGHTSCOPE or
62. murunnnenenavnennnnnnnnnnnenanunnenanuenene 50 51 Tripod Mounting Hasse 19 Troubleshooting atesistssasesteicta segete eame ctn 52 W Warning Indications esses 55 White BE JE 34 Wide Mode ap 50 MN 50 Wipe or Fader Effects circa ciiwicsiacawisiceietaciaaienens 37 Z ZOOMIN anse 23 25 28 30 50 O 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited Printed in Japan 0805FOH AL VP
63. ng playback lt pg 49 e When the camera heats up the gt indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the camera power and then wait until the camera cools down lt gt pg 56 e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker How to Use the Scroll Bar You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly The scroll bar is useful when deleting files lt pg 39 creating play list lt pg 42 etc 1 Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen 2 Press A v to display the next or previous page L e If you press and hold v the high speed search starts e f you find the desired file slide the zoom lever towards T then select the file Scroll bar Date Index Screen You can also find the desired file by the date index screen The files are sorted according to their recorded date 1 Slide the zoom lever twice towards W The DATE INDEX 07 07 date index screen nee appears 20 08 23 08 2 Press to select 02 08 the desired date The files recorded on the selected date are displayed on the right side of the screen e To display the next or previous date select the scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W and press
64. ng medium on the PC Make sure to format the recording medium on the camera i VIDEO MODE O IMAGE MODE FORMAT l CLEAN UP COPY MOVE Selecting a Recording Medium Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback c pg 48 49 Example When recording still images to an SD card Set the power switch to gt or Le 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A v to select rs REC MEDIA SETTING Hl CAMERA SETTING then press Pil hd BASIC SETTING tt REC MEDIA SETTING T DISPLAY afi QUALITY ip WIDE MODE 4 Press A v to select IMAGE MODE then press I 5 Press A v to select SD then press Il 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen 14 NO RESET LE VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE Fe FORMAT d CLEAN UP Remaining Space on the Recording Media This enables you to check the remaining space on the recording media and the available recording time for each picture quality mode Before checking set the recording media that you want to check in REC MEDIA SETTING lt pg 48 49 Example When checking the HDD space Set the power switch to Le 2 Press INFO ca The MAX RECORDING TIME screen appears 7h30m U 11h 15 m E 22 h 30 miN 45 h 00 m E Displayed picture quality mode u ULTRA FINE F FINE N NORMAL E ECONOMY For details on the picture quality see page 50 To return to the norm
65. ng pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the recording medium with water Do not use replace or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise e Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or when otherwise accessing the recording medium e Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves e Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity e Do not touch the metal parts e Copy the recorded files to your PC JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage e A malfunction may cause the recording medium to fail to operate properly JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents LCD Monitor e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camera with LCD monitor on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These 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 Main Unit e For safety DO NOT open the cam
66. nu connect the USB cable To print by selecting a still image Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to I 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press Alv to select DIRECT PRINT then press M II A message PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 5 Connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable e After a while the print menu appears 6 Press A v to select SELECTED PRINT then press P Il 7 Press lt gt to select the desired file then press I 8 Press lt gt to set the number of prints e The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99 9 Press Alv to select DATE then press lt gt to select ON or OFF e Select ON to print the date or OFF not to print 1 0 Press A v to select PRINT then press II The image is printed OFF DATE PRINT CANCEL MANAGING FILES en 47 To cancel print setting Press A v to select CANCEL then press Pil To stop printing after printing starts 1 Press II The confirmation screen appears 2 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press M Il To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF setting lt pg 46 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select DIRECT PRINT then press M II A message PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 5 Connect the camera to the printer with
67. o on keeping the recording start stop button pressed in step 3 in Still Image Recording lt pg 28 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 0 5 seconds To use this function set the CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to ON lt pg 51 The Li indicator appears on the display e To turn off this function set CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to OFF e Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium e The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots Deleting Files If you press ij during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted lt gt pg 39 e 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 STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK en 29 Still Image Playback Power Switch Lock Button MODE Zoom Lever lt v gt Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to 34 e The most recently shot still image is displayed e To switch the medium to be played back see pages 21 48 and 49 3 Press to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file To turn on off the date time display Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF lt pg 48 49 To turn on off the on screen display To check the file information lt pg 38 Press INFO ca repeat
68. ommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall resulting in damage Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European Union This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end of life Instead the product Attention should be handed over to This symbol is only the applicable collection Valid in the European point for the recycling of Union electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation By disposing of this product correctly you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more information about collection point and recycling of this product please contact your local municipal office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Business users If you wish to dispose of this product please visit our web page www jvc europe com to obtain information about the take back of the product Other Countries outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of this product please do so in accordance with applicable na
69. on the selected mode video still image recording playback In this case sub menu cannot be accessed or setting cannot be changed i Common Menus for All Modes Factory preset fi BASIC SETTING PRESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset CANCEL Returns to the menu screen without executing reset DEMO MODE OFF Disables the function ON Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the display Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the menu screen is closed after DEMO MODE is set to ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the power switch is set to e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e Demonstration only works with DC cord connected not with battery e f an SD card is in the camera demonstration will not take place even if it is set to ON e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camera power is turned off SOUND OFF Turns off operation sound BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed REMOTE OFF Makes the camera not to receive the signal from the remote control ON Enables the operation with
70. or the mode is changed e There is a large number of still images approx 1 000 or more stored in the recording medium gt Copy the stored files to a PC and delete them from the recording medium SET DATE TIME appears e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased gt Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery Then set the date time lt pg 18 Files cannot be deleted e Files are protected gt Remove protection from the files and delete them lt pg 38 50 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated this can be avoided lt pg 50 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e n places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor lt pg 9 19 49 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor e The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly
71. p detection function operated and the power was turned off The file that was being recorded may have been saved into the EXTMOV folder gt pg 22 i Cleaning the Camera Before cleaning turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product REFERENCES en 57 i Cautions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this
72. p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue stereo USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 compliant CBR CBR VBR VBR REFERENCES en 61 AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx 1 year depending on the frequency in use Operating distance Within 5 m Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 45 mm x 11 mm x 105 mm Weight Approx 40 g incl battery Design and specifications subject to change without notice ey 62 en REFERENCES Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images The number increases or decreases depending on the conditions such as image size and or picture quality The first column in the table indicates the conditions ll Compatible recording media The following SD cards have been guaranteed to work with this camera Others are not guaranteed to work so buy such products with caution SD memory cards By Panasonic TOSHIBA pai still image only and SanDisk e f other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has already been recorded e MultiMediaCards are not supported e For video recording use a high speed SD memory card at least 10 MB s i Approximate recording time for v
73. r pg 43 3 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy lt pg 50 4 Playback Mode r pg 24 gt Playback II Pause P Forward High Speed Search 4 Reverse High Speed Search Il Forward Slow Motion Il Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed 5 Counter lt pg 49 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator lt pg 55 Date lt pg 49 9 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 21 49 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 37 Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt pg 37 50 GETTING STARTED en 13 During Still Image Playback DEG 100 0307 tot WM 4 10 11 2005 D Mode Indicator gt pg 17 2 Folder File Number S Slide Show Playback Indicator lt pg 29 Battery Indicator lt pg 55 Date Time c pg 49 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 21 49 GETTING STARTEN 14 en GETTING STARTED Power This camera s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging the Battery Pack Power Charge Lamp Lock Button To DC connector Open the cover A To AC outlet d AC Adapter ex AP V17E BATT Battery Pack Battery Pack Mount Set the power switch to OFF 2 with the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
74. rding is not possible MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not possible HDD ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR Appears when some errors occured with the recording media e 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 pg 20 62 e Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media lt pg 40 e It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PG on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera REFERENCES en 55 CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt recording when the write protection tab on the SD card is set to the LOCK position pg 20 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 CLOSE COVER Appears when the SD card cover is opened during file copy move operation gt pg 41 NO MEMORY CARD Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file copy move operation c pg 41 NO SUPPORTED FILES Appears when there is no JPEG still image files to be copied or moved in recording media c pg 41 NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy move operation MEMORY CARD ERROR REINSERT CARD OR CH
75. rned off Failure to do so can result in a camera malfunction e f the camera is a subject to electrostatic discharge turn the power off before using it again GETTING STARTED 16 en GETTING STARTED Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time Make sure the battery is attached 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press INFO ca repeatedly and the battery status screen appears e It 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 e If COMMUNICATING ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press INFO ca several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer e The recordable time display should only be used as a guide It is displayed in 10 minute units Using AC Power Perform step 4 in Charging the Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indicat
76. rts wide display when playing videos that were recorded in 16 9 WIDE mode on a PC WIND CUT OFF Disables the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind The amp indicator appears OFF The image in the dark will be recorded with no picture brightness adjustment ON The image in the dark will be brightened But the overall appearance may become grainy OFF Disables the function ON Compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification The Ww indicator appears NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition In this case the y indicator blinks or goes out e Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on the tripod Oy CAMERA SETTING GZ MG50E EK 15X Only optical zoom is available up to 15x 60X Digital zoom is available up to 60x 700X Digital zoom is available up to 700x GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK 25X Only optical zoom is available up to 25x 100X Digital zoom is available up to 100x 800X Digital zoom is available up to 800x TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 70 cm The indicator appears Video Playback Menus Factory preset PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS EDIT RENAME DELETE You can create a play list and view your original video clips c pg 42 45
77. slow speed gt NIGHTSCOPE and slow speed are only for use in dark conditions c pg 35 Playback Playback cannot be performed e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium lt pg 21 48 49 e Playback starts but there is no picture on the connected TV gt Set the TV s input mode or channel appropriate for video playback The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback or motion is choppy e f the surface of the SD card is damaged it makes difficult to read data and these phenomena will appear This camera will make all possible efforts to read data but when such a state continues for some time and further playback is impossible it will stop automatically gt It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC on condition that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the manual mode gt Set focus to the automatic mode lt pg 33 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation gt Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 57 The colour of the image looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Try manual white balance adjustment lt pg 34 The recorded image is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions
78. t REFERENCES en 59 How to Handle a CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning Spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service centre be sure to bring your camera together with the recording 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 dia 60 en REFERENCES Specifications Camera For general Power supply DC 11 V Using AC adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 4 5 4 8 W When using the LED light Dimensions W x H x D
79. t CURRENT then press M Il 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press M Il e You can select the previous or next file by pressing lt gt CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ADVANCED OPERATIONS AO en MANAGING FILES To delete by selecting multiple files B Press A v to select FILE SELECT then press Pll e The index screen appears 6 Press A1 lt gt to select the file you want to delete then press Il e To select other files repeat step 6 e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing v pg 25 30 e f you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 7 Press MENU 8 Press v to select EXECUTE AND QUIT then press I e The selected files are deleted To delete all files 5 Press A v to select DELETE ALL then press Pll 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press Pll e To cancel deletion select CANCEL then press gt il NOTES e Protected files cannot be deleted To delete them release protection first pg 39 e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the recording
80. t light In this case remove the battery pack from the camera then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA VF7 battery charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camera e After 5 minutes has elapsed in record standby mode the camera will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera GETTING STARTED en 15 Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 00 min 55 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 10 min 2 hr 00 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 00 min 4 hr 45 min Provided y When the LED light is on NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or record standby mode is engaged repeatedly e Playback mode is engaged repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned recording time ATTENTION e Before detaching the power source make sure that the camera s power is tu
81. t to give the impression of flowing motion The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50 second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120 second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced Fast shutter speed allows fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well by amp SPORTS mode in Program AE pg 36 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 Not available for still image recording 4 Press gt II The setting is completed RECORDING FEATURES en 35 To change the shutter speed Press II then select the shutter speed by pressing lt gt and press gt II To return to automatic shutter speed Select AUTO in step 3 NOTES e t is recommended to use a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed e The shutter speed can be set separately in video and still image ADVANCED PPERATIONS 36 en RECORDING FEATURES Program AE You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations Select PAE in the MSET menu c pg 32 2 Press v to select the desired mode 2 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural SPOTLIGHT The subject in the front is accentuated by blurring the background amp SPORTS Fast shutter speed allows fast moving subject to be captured one
82. t turn off the power or remove the battery pack AC adapter while accessing to files during recording or playback Other Parts Fl Reset Hole RESET lt pg 52 HILCD Monitor Bi Speaker r pg 24 E Battery Pack Mount pg 14 Remote Sensor pg 27 Camera Sensor EJ Lens FAJLED Light lt pg 31 E Stereo Microphone El Shoulder Strap Eyelet pg 8 Ed Grip Strap c pg 19 EE SD Card Cover pg 20 El Stud Hole pg 19 Ed Tripod Mounting Socket pg 19 GETTING STARTEN 12 en GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording ed 0 IN 200x WITT 9A z 1 250 OR d3 d T CT sn 0 07 Da 11 30 D Epo 3 rer 10 11 2005 Manual Mode Indicator lt pg 17 AJ Auto Mode M Manual Mode 2 Tele Macro Mode Indicator lt pg 50 S Approximate Zoom Ratio c pg 23 50 4 Zoom Indicator lt gt pg 23 50 Iris Lock Indicator gt pg 31 32 White Balance Indicator lt pg 34 Brightness Control Indicator lt pg 19 49 Battery Indicator lt pg 55 Date Time c pg 49 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 21 49 Drop Detection Indicator lt pg 21 2 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt gt pg 33 3 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 36 Program AE Mode Indicator lt pg 36 9 Shutter Speed c pg 35 ixi Nightscope Indicator Light
83. the remote control DROP DETECTION OFF Disables the function ON Turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped lt pg 21 CAUTION Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped ef REC MEDIA SETTING VIDEO MODE Media selection can be set for each HDD SD recording and playback mode video HDD SD k or still image 6 HDD The built in hard disk is selected as a recording medium SD SD card is selected as a recording medium FORMAT HDD SD You can format initialise the built in hard disk or SD cards pg 20 HDD SD Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use To regain the speed execute cleanup periodically lt pg 40 COPY MOVE COPY MOVE You can copy or move still image files between the built in hard disk and SD card gt pg 41 MENU SETTINGS en 49 NO RESET VIDEO IMAGE 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 lt pg 42 G DISPLAY BRIGHT When this item is selected the brightness control indicator appears Adjust the brightness of the display using lt gt then press PI c pg 19 DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date tim
84. their respective holders Provided Accessories GETTING STARTED en 7 D AC Adapter AP V14E or AP V17E 2 Power Cord AP V14E only S Battery Pack BN VF707U 4 Audio Video Cable 5 USB Cable Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide 8 Shoulder Strap See page 8 for attachment Lens Cap See page 8 for attachment CD ROM 9 Remote Control Unit RM V730UE Lithium Battery CR 2025 for remote control unit Core Filter for Cables See page 9 for attachment Large A x 1 Audio Video Cable Large B x 2 USB S Video Cable Small x 1 DC Cord A lithium battery is pre installed in the remote control unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the remote control unit remove the insulation sheet NOTES e In order to maintain optimum performance of the camera provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camera e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables GETTING STARTER 8 en GETTING STARTED Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Follow the illustration To protect the lens 1 Open the velcro strip attach the provided lens cap to the camera as 2 Thread the strap through the eyelet shown in the illustration 3 Fold it back and thread it through the strap NOTE guide and t
85. tional legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment EN 5 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids Such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all e
86. to cover H during playback Controls Mode Switch MODE c pg 17 Light Button LIGHT pg 31 S Information Button INFO ca lt pg 38 Play Pause Button PI lt pg 24 29 Forward Search Button gt PP lt pg 25 Right Button gt Auto Manual Mode Switch EV t3 c pg 17 Forward Skip Button v pg 25 Down Button v Manual Set Button M SET gt pg 32 Reverse Search Button lt amp pg 25 Left Button lt Menu Button MENU c pg 48 Delete Button 7 lt pg 39 Reverse Skip Button pg 25 Up Button A Backlight Compensation Button ES lt pg 31 Spot Exposure Control Button lt pg 31 Power Switch OFF gt pg 17 2 Lock Button lt pg 17 3 CD Lock Button Zoom Lever T W lt pg 23 Speaker Volume Control lt pg 24 9 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 22 28 Battery Release Button BATT lt pg 14 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers S Video Output Connector S lt pg 26 Audio Video Output Connector AV Q USB Universal Serial Bus Connector Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide DC Input Connector DC lt pg 14 GETTING STARTED en 11 Indicators 21 Power Charge Lamp POWER CHARGE c pg 14 17 22 Access Lamp ACCESS Lights up or blinks when you access to any files Do no
87. uilt in hard disk HDD and SD card using the on screen display Before proceeding to following steps e Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot e Make sure that enough free space is left in the copy move destination medium Set the power switch to gt or Le 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A v to select REC MEDIA SETTING then press PI Press Alv to select COPY MOVE then press gt II 5 Press A v to select COPY or MOVE then press PI COPY Files are copied to the 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 Press lt gt to select the direction of copy move then press v HDD SD or SD HDD MANAGING FILES en 41 To copy or move by selecting files 7 Press lt gt to select FILE then press PIL e The index screen appears 8 Press N V I lt gt to select a desired file then press PI e The check mark appears on the selected file e To select other files repeat this step e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and A V pg 30 Press MENU to return to the previous screen 10 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press M Il 1 File transfer starts e To stop the file transfer press I then select EXECUTE and press gt II 12 When COPYING MOVING COMPLETED app
88. ved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the d small end of the power cord into fe the AC Adapter N until it is no long
89. yback midway press P II then slide the zoom lever towards W To check only the scene transition After step 10 press gt to select a scene transition e f a scene is selected press gt once more to select the scene transition bar 2 Press A v to select a scene transition you want to check 3 Press II to start playback of the selected scene transition To delete the added file from the play list After step 10 press gt to select a thumbnail image of the play list 2 Press Alv to select the file you want to delete then press NOTES e You can display the play list menu simply by pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control e Maximum up to 99 play lists can be created e Each play list can consist of maximum 99 scenes e f you delete the original files the files also have been deleted from the play list e Files in the EXTMOV folder cannot be used to create play lists MANAGING FILES en 43 Playing Back Play List 23 By playing back the play list you can view your original video clips To create play list pg 42 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to gg 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select PLAY LIST then press gt II 5 Press A v to select PLAYLIST CONTENTS then press PI The table of play lists appears 6 Press A v to select a list you want to play back The display format of date and time differs depending

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