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JVC GZ-MG130U Camcorder User Manual

1. in places subject to the air pressure is low more than 3000 m 9870 ft above the sea level 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 hear a heater in high places such as on a TV Leaving the unit in high places while a cable is connected may result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and the unit falls onto the floor e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight swing it excessively when using the hand strap swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside it How to Handle a CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray 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 Declaration of Conformity Mo
2. 3 cave SELECT amp SET menv QUIT 3 Select EXECUTE Select e The DVD disc begins to be created When COMPLETED appears press down the set lever to complete the operation e When COMPLETED CHANGE DISC appears change the disc The second DVD disc begins to be created e To cancel the DVD creation select CANCEL Bi To exit the screen Press MENU then move the set lever to v to select EXECUTE and press down Creation List for the files to be copied Select DVD CREATION LIST AR ALL 701 320120011201 gt JAN 01 2007 12 15 y DVD2 FEB 01 2007 12 04 Set FEB 01 2007 12 15 SELECT amp SET mew QUIT SELECT FROM EVENT Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date Move the set lever to v 5 to select the event then press down SELECT FROM DATE Display the files recorded on selected dates listed by recording date Move the set lever to v to select the recording date then press down SELECT FROM PLAYLIST Register a created playlist 7 pg 34 Playlists are displayed in a list in the selection order 1 Move the set lever to v to select the desired list then press down To select other lists repeat this process 2 Move the set lever to gt twice CREATE DUPLICATE Create a DVD disc identical to the one created last time The last creation date is displayed Up to 20 files Move the set leve
3. START STOP Button SNAPSHOT Button gt pg 17 INFO Button lt pg 32 Skip Forward Button p PLAY PAUSE Button Right Button Next Button Down Button Rotate Button clockwise lt pg 25 INDEX Button DATE Button m z o E o Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording NI 200X Wi T de 6 s E Z zt SP mmm P ATA JAN 20 2007 Selected Operation Mode Indicator pg 20 AJ Auto Mode Mj Manual Mode Tele Macro Mode Indicator lt pg 23 Approximate Zoom Ratio lt pg 18 Zoom Indicator lt pg 18 Gz MG255 AV S Connector Input Indicator pg 49 Shutter Speed pg 23 White Balance Indicator pg 23 Brightness Control Indicator c gt pg 48 9 Battery Indicator c pg 54 Date Time c pg 13 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 22 Selected Medium Indicator pg 47 48 Drop Detection Indicator Appears when DROP DETECTION is set to OFF pg 48 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 23 Program AE Mode Indicator lt pg 20 BSA Nightalive Indicator lt pg 21 GZ MG255 Aperture Value F number pg 23 GG Gz MG130 LED Light Indicator c pg 18 Exposure Adjustment Indicator
4. ES SELECT REGISTER Select the file to add to playlist Select EDIT am IOTA Exp 00h00m N o ES To preview scenes move the set lever to v to select the file and press the INDEX button When the index screen of individual Scenes appears move the set lever to v lt gt to select the file then press down To return to previous screen press INDEX 6 Select the insertion point Select CUN LIES wa v s DM Lus Set SELECT REGISTER To add other files repeat steps 5 and 6 e To delete a registered scene move the set lever to v to select the registered file then press down FUNCTION QUIT PLAYLIST SAVE EDITED CONTENTS DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL SELECT amp SET 8 select SAVE AND QUIT Select AR Qi Set E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION A maximum of 99 playlists can be created e Each playlist can consist of a maximum of 99 scenes e f you delete the original files the corresponding files are also deleted from the playlist Playing Back Playlists m z o E o FUNCTION EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG EFFECT WIPE FADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE 2 Select PLAYBACK PLAYLIST Select AN Set 3 Select the playlist that you want to play back Select AS Q Set PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ALL SCENES MOIS TN 02 2007 JAN 07 09 25PM 03 2007 JAN 07 09 55PM SELEC
5. Nightalive Spot Exposure Control The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Use this function when backlight from 1 2 to 1 250 seconds It enables compensation does not work well or to adjust recording with low light levels in dim locations the brightness in the desired spot m z o E o After performing To Change to Manual After performing To Change to Manual Recording Mode lt gt pg 20 Recording Mode lt gt pg 20 Bi To cancel nightalive Move the set lever to lt NIGHT so that the 1 Move twice A i S S GH7 quu Bl 14 gt Ui BOA indicator disappears 2 Select the desired spot metering area frame Select Am 169 5h56m It is recommended to use the tripod lt gt pg 14 A on when recording with a slow shutter speed e 2 020 SK ma Set E Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject M To lock the exposure by increasing the exposure After you finish configuring the setting press and hold the set lever for more than 2 After performing To Change to Manual seconds The M indicator appears Recording Mode c pg 20 1 E To cancel backlight compensation Move the set lever to A twice so that the E indicator disappears E To cancel spot exposure control Move the set lever to EA once so that the e indicator disappears 21 Manual Recording Continued Manual Setting in Function Menu 3 Select the de
6. pg 22 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 21 Spot Exposure Control Indicator pg 21 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 21 10 i 16 9 Ui AE ro x 0 04 01 eREC 5 D Mode Indicator lt pg 16 2 Aspect Ratio of the Image 16 9 4 3 t pg 47 G Picture Quality Ug ultra fine Ex fine Ng normal E economy lt pg 46 Remaining Time c pg 16 57 Counter lt pg 47 REC Appears during recording pg 16 0I Appears during record standby mode Wind Cut Indicator gt pg 47 Event Indicator lt pg 19 9 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS Indicator Appears when DIS is set to OFF cr pg 47 During Still Image Recording Only Lid i im 8 Kp n PHOTO 9 Mode Indicator lt pg 17 Gz MG255 ISO Sensitivity GAIN When set to AUTO there is no indication pg 47 Focus Indicator lt gt pg 22 Gz MG255 Aspect Ratio of the Image 16 9 4 3 Image Size lt pg 47 8 Picture Quality FINE fine or STD standard lt pg 47 Remaining Number of Shots lt pg 57 Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator pg 48 Shooting Indicator lt gt pg 17 Self Timer Recording Indicator gt pg 48 Gz MG255 Flash Mode Indicator lt pg 18 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback a Mi X 60 101 0098 9 55 01 6 m a Oma
7. Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ USB Mini USB type A and type B USB 2 0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V I 1A Dimensions W x H x D pe SSMS 42 mm x 14 5 mm x 91 mm Power supply Wear x 5 8 x 3 5 8 m z o E o DC 3V Battery life Approx 30 g 0 07 Ibs Approx 1 year depending on the frequency of incl battery use Design and specifications subject to change Operating distance without notice Within 5 m 16 4 ft Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Approximate recording time minutes for video Recording medium SD Card Quality a 128 MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB ULTRA FINE 430 1 3 7 14 29 57 FINE 640 2 5 10 22 43 85 NORMAL 850 3 7 14 29 57 113 ECONOMY 2250 9 19 38 77 152 298 Approximate number of storable images for still image Recording medium SD Card Image size HDD Quality 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 1632 x 1224 FINE 9999 140 280 560 1135 2195 4310 1632 x 1224 STANDARD 9999 235 470 935 1890 3615 7095 1280 x 960 FINE 9999 215 430 855 1735 3415 6700 1280 x 960 STANDARD 9999 355 705 1405 2835 5585 9999 1024 x 768 FINE 9999 325 650 1285 2600 5120 9999 1024 x 768 STANDARD 9999 520 1040 2060 4160 7680 9999 640 x 480 FINE 9999 521 1040 2062 4164 7683 9999 640 x 480 STANDARD 9999 1118 2229 4420 8923 9999 9999 1632 x 912 FINE 9999 1
8. Do not push the lens cover strongly Doing so may cause damage to the lens Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation Set the power mode switch to OFF e Attach the battery pack 6 TA BATTERY CONDITION 100 MAX TIME 6G min INDEX Battery information is displayed for approx 5 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 f COMMUNICATING ERROR appears 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 Tripod Mounting Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud and the mounting socket with the screw and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod Bottom of the Camera Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camera When Using an SD Card If you want to record to an SD card the following three operations need to be performed Compatible SD cards Panasonic TOSHIBA and SanDisk 128 MB to 4 GB e If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that had already been recorded e For video recording use a high speed SD card at least 10 MB s e MultiMediaCards are not supported Insert an SD card Preparati
9. In step 2 c pg 41 move the set lever to v to select PLAY DVD then press down To return to the previous screen press the INDEX button E Disc number Disc number shows the number of DVD discs you can create The dubbing range of each disc is automatically allocated presuming that all the files are to be dubbed from the first one on the list This dubbing range cannot be changed ex DVD1 records 2 files JAN 01 2007 and JAN 15 2007 ALL DVD1 JAN 01 2007 12 04 JAN 15 2007 12 15 DVD2 FEB 01 2007 12 04 FEB 08 2007 12 15 Bi Title and chapter of created DVD E Menu for disc playback Each recording date becomes one title in a When you play back the created DVD z created DVD and each scene recorded in a disc on a DVD player or other devices the E same day becomes one chapter in the title following top menu will be displayed g Jan 10 2007 records file 1 and 2 CD BB AN 25 2007 11 09PM E rie E rio EN ol sl EIA 1 9 Jan 11 2007 records file 3 and 4 E Eo iam tt I a Oo File 3 1 File 4 4AN 07 2007 JAN 09 2007 UNT ee Create a DVD Disc title Creating date of the disc Title DVD number c pg 42 1 2 Title thumbnail First scene of the title 5 Title name Recording date Playlist name File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 1 2 3 4 Chapter 43 Copying Files Continued Using a VCR DVD Recorder to Dub Files from
10. Lens Cover os Checking the Remaining Battery Power 14 Tripod Mounting o rrt a When Using an SD Card RECORDING Recording Files Video Recording i x toten toe Still Image Recording ip Zooming Er LED Eight ctor cori cn eee ette 18 gc 18 Registering Files to Events 19 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media sesees Manual Recording T To Change to Manual Recording Mode 20 Program AE Nightalive 2 erinnere Backlight Compensation 21 Spot Exposure Control P Manual Setting in Function Menu 22 PLAYBACK Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback E Still Image Playback File Search Function To Play Back Demonstration Files Playback with Special Effects E Watching Images on TV EDITING PRINTING Managing Files 30 Deleting Protecting Files 90 Viewing File Information 32 Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording 32 Partial Delete EDITED COPY 133 Playlists 94 Creating Playlists 1 34 Playing Back Playlists 35 Other Operation
11. Manual Recording Set Lever PLAY REC Button Power Mode FUNCTION AUTO Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc manually You need to switch to this mode because auto recording mode which adjusts these settings automatically is selected by default To Change to Manual Recording Mode Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pi or mode Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode Press twice W To return to the auto recording mode Press the AUTO button so that the A indicator appears Program AE You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject After performing To Change to Manual Recording Mode c left column 1 Q 2 Select the desired setting For details on each setting see below W To cancel the program AE Select OFF in step 2 E Items for program AE setting e M PORTRAIT GZ MG255 The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background e amp SPORTS Records fast moving subjects clearly e amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in snow e 8 SPOTLIGHT Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright e TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural MU
12. lt pg 41 and PC OPERATION GUIDE Direct Backup Button DIRECT BACK UP rz PC OPERATION GUIDE Event Button EVENT t pg 19 Auto Manual Mode Button AUTO pg 20 Information Button INFO pg 32 Video Recording Start Stop Button REC pg 16 Access Charge Lamp ACCESS CHARGE pg 12 Blinks when you access files or charge the battery Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack AC adapter while accessing files Video Still Image Mode Lamp amp amp C2 pg 16 17 Power Mode Switch OFF CHARGE ON MODE c pg 12 Lock Button lt pg 12 Grip Strap lt gt pg 14 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector L pg 38 40 and PC OPERATION GUIDE GZ MG255 Flash c pg 18 GZ MG130 LED Light gt pg 18 Camera Sensor Remote Sensor lt pg 7 Lens Cover gt pg 14 Lens Lens Cover Switch pg 14 Stereo Microphone SD Card Slot pg 15 Tripod Mounting Socket lt gt pg 14 6 Stud Hole lt pg 14 DC Input Connector DC r pg 12 Audio Video Connector AV Battery Pack Mount lt pg 12 Battery Release Button BATT lt pg 12 Remote Control Infrared Beam Transmitting Window 9 ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom In Out rx pg 18 Up Button Rotate Button counterclockwise pg 25 Q Skip Backward Button O Left Button Back Button PLAYLIST Button r pg 34
13. EN year month day month day year day month year time display format 24h 12h OFF The date time does not appear AUTO The date time appears for approx 5 seconds in DATE TIME the following cases iude Mee When the power mode switch is set from OFF to ON LCD monitor e When playback starts e When the date is changed during playback ON The date time is always displayed v PRESET EXECUTE Performs this function Returns all the camera settings CANCEL Returns to the menu screen without to their default values executing reset 35 QUICK RESTART OFF Disables the function SG When DU UE hs PORCH ON Activates the function The xii or 3 lamp flashes off and then on again within five when closing the LCD monitor minutes by closing and opening the LCD monitor Power linked n T operation tz pg 8 This function is not available during charging 2e d 0 m z m ZA gt Ic 49 90 Changing the Menu Settings Continued B4 ELED 1 amp AUTO POWER OFF If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power 49 CLEAN UP HDD Writing speed to HDD tends to become slow after long periods of repeated use Execute cleanup periodically to regain the writing speed t FORMAT HDD This will ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the hard disk drive DELETE DATA ON HDD This will make it more difficult
14. Effect Mode Indicator 7 pg 28 Operation guide display The operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen during menu display etc SELECT SET MENU QUIT 11 12 Necessary Settings before Use 2 Attach the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place Bottom of the Camera Access Charge Lamp ACCESS CHARGE CO 3 Connect the AC adapter DC Connector To AC Outlet Set Lever Power Mode Switch 110V to 240V p Be sure to configure the following three Power settings before use Cord Charging the Battery Pack 22 AC Adapter Open the cover GZ MG255 You can also connect the AC adapter using the Everio dock connector MODE pg 6 Y m e The access charge lamp blinks to indicate J OFF CHARGE charging has started e When the lamp goes out charging is Required charging recording time approx The values within are the times when the LED light is on setthe power mode switch to OFF Slide while pressing down the lock button finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera Battery pack Charging time Recording time GZ MG255 GZ MG130 a 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 15 min i nr E Run BN VF815U 2 hr 40 min 2 hr 35 min n EE NUES aiiud RN hr 38 in W To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT c step 2 then remove the battery pack E T
15. If the image is too dark set to a smaller F number GY AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically 4 MWB Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source 1 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject so that the white paper fills the screen 2 Press and hold the set lever until the SA indicator starts blinking then stops blinking 3 FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day 4 HALOGEN When a video light or similar type of lighting is used OFF No effect is used dd SEPIA The image has a brownish tint like old photos B W MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like old movies 8 CLASSIC FILM This effect skips frames to give images of an old movie atmosphere STROBE The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available in 3 mode OFF Disables the function 2 ON Activates the function HSI1ON3 23 24 Playing Back Files Video Playback Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode PLAY REC Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pif video mode The switch returns to the original position when it is released The index screen for videos appears Move the set lever to v to select the desired file then press down Select W To return to the index screen Press INDEX E To watch on TV See page 29 E To turn th
16. Select DPOF CHECK SETTINGS RESET SELECT SET Func QUIT Setting Files Individually After performing steps 1 2 3 Select SELECT IMAGES Select AS Set 4 Select the desired file Select e US d NV Set If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T the preview screen of the still image is displayed DPOF TOTAL 0 Da 5 Select the number of prints max 15 prints Select AN Set To set print information for other images repeat steps 4 and 5 You can set up to 999 files 6 FUNCTION E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION E To cancel the selection Set the number of prints to 00 in step 5 E To confirm DPOF settings In step 3 move the set lever to v to select CHECK SETTINGS then press down f necessary change the number of prints for the desired file by following steps 4 and 5 E To reset DPOF settings 1 In step 3 move the set lever to v to select RESET then press down 2 Move the set lever to v to select EXECUTE then press down m z o E o 37 Print Setting mode only Continued Setting All Files Together One Print for Each After performing steps 1 2 c pg 37 3 Select ALL1 Selec P SELECT SET 4 Select EXECUTE Selec Sel E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION E To confirm DPOF settings In step 3 move the set lever to v to select CHECK SETTINGS then press down f neces
17. T KO Z amm 7 eA a m 4 D m LL m O m JAN 20 2007 m JAN 20 2007 9 Mode Indicator lt pg 24 zl Playlist Playback Indicator Appears when playing back a playlist lt pg 35 QE Event Search Playback Indicator Appears when playing back a video file from the event search lt pg 27 m z o E o Mode Indicator c pg 25 Folder File Number Slide Show Playback Indicator pg 25 Battery Indicator lt pg 54 Date Time pg 49 Selected Medium Indicator c pg 47 48 D Date Search Playback Indicator Appears when playing back a video file from the date search gt pg 26 Drop Detection Indicator Appears when DROP DETECTION is set to OFF pg 48 Picture Quality U4 ultra fine Ex fine Ng normal E economy lt gt pg 46 Playback Mode c pg 24 gt Playback Il Pause gt Forward Search 4 Reverse Search II Forward Slow Motion Il Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed Counter pg 47 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator gt pg 54 Date Time c pg 13 9 Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 47 48 Drop Detection Indicator Appears when DROP DETECTION is set to OFF cv pg 48 Effect Mode Indicator lt pg 28 Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt pg 28
18. in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out in the opposite way e Cz WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out in the opposite way E items for EFFECT setting Lai SEPIA The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo e B W MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like an old movie 3m CLASSIC FILM The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames e STROBE The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available in 3 mode Watching Images on TV Preparation e G2 MG255 Make sure that ANALOG INPUT is set to OFF Factory preset OFF lt pg 49 e Turn off all units m zZ o E o AV Connector AV Cable AC Adapter AV Input Connector DC Connector To AC Outlet GZ MG255 You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors The S Video cable optional enables even higher quality playback pg 6 When other devices such as a DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock switch off these devices power e This camera is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used with a television of a different standard 1 Turn on the camera and the TV 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode 3 Only when connecting the camera to the VCR DVD recorder Turn on the VCR DVD recorder and set the VCR DVD
19. next page select NEXT PAGE e To cancel the event registration select NON SECTION Select AN S Set 4 Select the file you want to register Select AN Q Set e The V mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step f you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 5 FUNCTION EVENT RE REGISTRATION ENDS DO YOU WANT TO SAVE DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL SELECT SET 6 Select SAVE AND QUIT Pare AR Q Set E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION Partial Delete EDITED COPY i mode only You can divide the selected video file into two and make a copy of the desired section as a new video file Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select Mil mode Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode 1 FUNCTION PROTECT EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG WIPE FADER EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE 2 Select EDITED COPY v SEREY Set SELECT amp SET runc QUIT 3 select the desired file Select EDITED COPY A 00 00 03 Set WOEXRETURN SET runs QUIT Playback starts 4 Set the point at which you want to divide the file COPY 1st SECTION COPY 2nd SECTION y E o 4 18 m z o E o SELECT SET rmc QUIT 5 Select the file you want to copy COPY 1st SECTION Copy the section before the divi
20. or erasing data using the camera only the file administration information is changed The data is not completely erased from the hard disk If you want to completely erase all of the data we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose or by physically destroying the camera with a hammer etc LCD Monitor To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camera with LCD monitor on the bottom To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e For safety DO NOT open the camera s chassis disassemble or modify the unit allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camera is not in use place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set 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
21. playback Playback cannot be performed The same image is e The surface of the disk or card is damaged It is displayed for a long recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC time during video providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the playback or motion is camera choppy The black amp white e Do not select the sepia SEPIA or monotone fader does not work MONOTONE mode before setting white balance e The sound of the hard disk drive may have been There is a noise recorded if the camera was moved suddenly during during playback recording Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording rz Durindividec e The temperature of the camera is increasing If the la S the gt camera continues to heat up playback may be stopped p i t a h to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the GHEE TP VEELIES power and then wait until the camera cools down Files cannot be Remove protection from the files and delete them 1 deleted When the image This is not a malfunction This can be avoided by 47 is printed from the recording with DIS activated printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen The data process is e There is a large number of still images approx 1 000 too slow after the or more stored in the recording medium Copy the power is switched stored files to a PC and delete them from the recording on or the mode is medium changed The SD card cannot e Push
22. recorder to its AUX input mode 4 start playback on the camera 7 pg 24 25 W If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as shown right Change the settings in SELECT TV TYPE pg 49 E To display camera s on screen display on TV Set DISPLAY ON TV to ON lt pg 49 29 30 Managing Files Zoom Lever Set Lever PLAY REC FUNCTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power while accessing files Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted format the recording medium rx pg 50 Deleting Protecting Files Protected files cannot be deleted To delete them release the protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting e For an SD card you can use the write erase protection tab to set protection To protect all the files slide the tab to the LOCK position Write erase protection tab dy Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select Ml or ICI mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode ex Performing DELETE 1 FUNCTION PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE 2 Select DELETE or PROTECT Select X Q Set LITE Deleting Protecting the Currently Displayed F
23. the Camera Preparation GZ MG255 Make sure that ANALOG INPUT is set to OFF Factory preset OFF c pg 49 e Turn off all units AV Connector To AC _ Outlet T VCR DVD Recorder AV Input Connector GZ MG255 You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors The S Video or DV cable optional enables even higher quality dubbing gt pg 6 When other devices such as a DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock switch off these devices power 1 Set the VCR DVD recorder to its AUX input mode 2 Start playback on the camera To play back videos gt pg 24 e To play back playlists When dubbing playlists using a VCR DVD recorder ty pg 35 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR DVD recorder Refer to the VCR DVD recorder s instruction manual E To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR DVD recorder then press the REC button again To make the file to record only the date information among the display indications set DISPLAY to OFF DISPLAY ON TV to ON and DATE TIME to ON or AUTO pg 49 Gz MG255 RUE Tate UTE e7 T TS ER COE PIU Le Files from a VCR DVD Player Preparation e Set ANALOG INPUT to ON lt pg 49 e Turn off all units AV Connector DC Connector To AC Outlet VCR DVD Player AV Output Connector GZ MG255 You can also connect the cab
24. the camera cools down During video recording the REC indicator flashes e Certain modes of program AE effect DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time e Change the settings in ZOOM Digitalzeomidocs nay Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording work mode The focus is not e Set focus to the automatic mode adjusted automatically Clean the lens and check the focus again Wait to become natural color The camera adjusts the white balance automatically but it takes a time e Try manual white balance adjustment e In bright places setting Nightalive or a slow speed is not recommended e When the recorded image is too dark try backlight compensation or adjust brightness e When the recorded image is too bright try adjust brightness The LCD monitor indications blink The color of the image looks strange s VI TS oe 1 0 yoeghe d IH ETC T 1484190 Trouble Action White balance setting Do not select the sepia SEPIA or monotone cannot be activated MONOTONE mode before setting white balance The continuous The continuous shooting speed will drop when shooting speed is repeatedly making continuous shots when using certain slow recording media or under certain recording conditions e Select the recording medium properly To watch images on a TV set the TV s input mode or 29 channel that is appropriate for video
25. the set lever to v to select D menus and lt gt to select settings set e NUMBER OF PRINTS The number of prints can be set from 1 E To stop printing after printing starts to 99 1 Press down the set lever e DATE 2 Move the set lever to v to select Set whether to print the date and time EXECUTE then press down li To confirm the DPOF setting AN In step 4 move the set lever to v to E RN select CHECK SETTINGS then press IN 4 down To return to the previous screen press FUNCTION select PRINT Select 7S e If the printer is not recognised disconnect the USB cable then reconnect it Q e You cannot return to the previous screen Set while operating Direct print If you want to redo the operation remove the USB cable Switch off the camera s power and start the E To stop printing after printing starts operation again from the beginning 1 Press down the set lever 2 Move the set lever to v to select EXECUTE then press down 39 40 Copying Files Power Mode Switch O CA INDEX Set Lever PLAY REC Button You can copy still images between the HDD and SD card with this camera alone lt pg 45 DVD Burner CU VD10 CU VD20 You can copy video files recorded on this camera onto DVD discs lt right column VCR DVD Recorder You can dub video files recorded on this camera onto DVD discs lt pg 44 GZ MG255 VCR DVD Player Videos
26. 85 370 735 1485 2925 5745 1632 x 912 STANDARD 9999 285 575 1145 2310 4390 8620 1280 x 720 FINE 9999 285 575 1145 2310 4390 8620 1280 x 720 STANDARD 9999 430 865 1715 3470 6830 9999 GZ MG255 GZ MG130 57 98 Cautions AC Adapter When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug Adapter Hl 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 Terminals e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong serv
27. E COPY MEDIA FILE UNIT ALL NUMBER OF FILE 0059 BRUE CANCE SELECT SET Func QUIT 4 Q 5 Set the file unit ALL or FILE to copy move e FILE Select when you want to transfer the selected files 1 Move the set lever to v to select the desired file then press down e The V mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step 2 Press FUNCTION e ALL Select when you want to transfer all files in the recording medium 6 Select EXECUTE Select File transfer starts When COPYING MOVING COMPLETED appears press down the set lever W To exit the screen Press MENU then move the set lever to v to select EXECUTE and press down Wi To stop the file transfer 1 Press down the set lever 2 Select EXECUTE and press down the set lever m z 2 Lr o 45 46 Changing the Menu Settings ex Set DEMO MODE to OFF 4 Select the desired menu from the second menu item For details on each menu see below Select GENERAL a gt a Set SELECT SET mew QUIT MENU 5 Select the desired setting from the third menu item SELECT SET wew QUIT Select Xx 3 Select the desired menu from the first Q menu item SA 2 e VIDEO e Display menus related to mode e IMAGE E To return to the previous screen Display menus related to 3 mode Move the set lever to e GENERAL W To exit the screen Display menu
28. JVC INSTRUCTIONS LYT1672 001B m z O 7 IEN HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ MG255UB GZ MG130UB The camera illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GZ MG130 OU See unm Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product For Future Reference Enter the Model No located on the bottom of the camera and Serial No located on the battery pack mount of the camera below Model No Serial No Safety Precautions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTES e The rating plate and safety cautio
29. T SET rc QUIT SUA SS E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION E To stop playback Press down the set lever E To return to the normal file playback mode Select PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE in step 2 E To play back from the desired scene 1 In step 2 press the INDEX button The index screen for playlist appears 2 Move the set lever to v lt gt to select the desired scene then press down E When dubbing playlists using a VCR DVD recorder c pg 44 Play back playlists by performing the following operations 1 After performing steps 1 2 move the set lever to gt 2 Move the set lever to v to select START PLAYBACK then press down A black screen is displayed for five seconds at the first and the last scene 39 36 Playlists 3 mode only Continued Other Operations of Playlists Deleting Playlist Original files are not deleted even if you You can perform additional editing and delete delete the playlist files in a created playlist Preparation 3 Move the set lever to v to select Perform steps 1 2 r pg 34 DELETE then press down Adding Deleting Files in Playlist 4 Move the set lever to v to select a playlist you want to delete 3 Move the set lever to v to select To delete all playlists at once select EDIT then press down DELETE ALL 4 Move the set lever to v to select 5 Press down the set lever the playlist you want to edit then p
30. axell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 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 recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall resulting in damage For USA California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate CAUTION The mains plug shall remain readily operable WARNING Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine fire or the like IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparat
31. del Number GZ MG255U GZ MG130U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equi
32. diameter 930 5 mm LCD monitor 2 7 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural GZ MG255 Flash Within 2 m 6 6 ft recommended shooting distance GZ MG130 LED Light Within 1 5 m 4 9 ft recommended shooting distance Language English French Spanish Portuguese Japanese Korean Traditional Chinese E For video Audio Format SD VIDEO Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Signal format NTSC standard Recording mode video ULTRA FINE 720 x 480 pixels 8 5 Mbps VBR FINE 720 x 480 pixels 5 5 Mbps VBR NORMAL 720 x 480 pixels 4 2 Mbps VBR ECONOMY 352 x 240 pixels 1 5 Mbps VBR Recording mode audio ULTRA FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps FINE 48 kHz 384 kbps NORMAL 48 kHz 256 kbps ECONOMY 48 kHz 128 kbps W For still image Format JPEG Image size GZ MG255 6 modes 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 1632 x 912 1280 x 720 GZ MG130 1 mode 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD W For connectors GZ MG255_ DV output 4 pin I LINK IEEE1394 compliant GZ MG255 S input output Input Y 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 O C 0 2 V p p 0 4 V p p 75 Q Output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q C 0 29 V p p 75 Q AV input output GZ MG255 Video input 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q GZ MG255 Audio input 300 mV rms 50 kQ
33. ding appears W To stop recording W To change the aspect ratio of the image Press the REC button again 16 9 4 3 E To change the picture quality Change the settings in 16 9 WIDE Change the settings in QUALITY RECORDING 7 pg 47 r pg 46 W To register a file to an event 16 9 4 3 See page 19 e The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera s power off and then on again e If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack set the power mode switch to OFF then to ON When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming e Video files are given the names MOV 001 MOD to MOV 009 MOD MOV 00A MOD to MOV 00F MOD and MOV 010 MOD in order of recording e After recording video for 12 consecutive hours recording stops automatically e A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting e This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD VIDEO format Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats e Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording If you do so the sound of the hard disk drive may be recorded Still Image Recording Preparation Set the power mode switch to ON m z o E o Press the PLAY REC button to Slide the power mode switch to select recording mode MODE to sel
34. e Sensor Lock Tab Lithium Battery CR2025 Effective distance a 5m 16 ft es NASM The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting x Index Power linked operation You can also turn the camera on off by opening closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode e Be careful not to cover 8 9 and during shooting Camera Index Button INDEX c pg 26 Remaining Space Button Data Battery Button ca gt pg 14 19 Set Lever Move to Reverse Skip lt pg 24 Up Backlight Compensation E pg 21 Spot Exposure Control e gt pg 21 Move to v Forward Skip 7 pg 24 Down GZ MG255 Change Flash Setting FLASH pg 18 Gz MG130 Change LED Light Setting LIGHT lt pg 18 Move to lt Reverse Search pg 24 Left Nightalive NIGHT lt pg 21 Move to gt Forward Search lt gt pg 24 Right Program AE PROGRAM AE pg 20 Press down Play Pause c pg 24 Menu Button MENU pg 46 Speaker lt pg 24 Playback Recording Mode Switching Button SELECT PLAY REC lt pg 16 Zoom Lever W EH T QO pg 18 Speaker Volume Control VOL 4 cv pg 24 Still Image Shooting Button SNAPSHOT pg 17 Function Button FUNCTION lt pg 22 9 Direct DVD Button DIRECT DVD
35. e date display on off Change the settings in DATE TIME lt pg 49 E To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused lt pg 32 Operations during Playback Return to the first scene of the file Turn down the Play Pause volume Reverse search Forward search eh Fame yee Frame by frame LR playback playback during during pause pause gt u Q Go to the first scene Turn up the of the next file volume During forward reverse search moving the set lever to lt gt alters the search speed maximum 60x N T Still Image Playback Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode SELECT PLAY REC m z o E o Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select ICI still image mode move The switch returns to the original position when it is released SET moxSORT The index screen for still images appears Move the set lever to A V lt gt to select the desired file then press down A S l i v E To return to the index screen Press INDEX E To watch on TV See page 29 E To turn the date display on off Change the settings in DATE TIME lt pg 49 Bi To check the file information Press INFO lt pg 32 z Operations during Playback Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Start end the slide X show Display the previous file Display the next file Rotate 90 degrees clockwise Du
36. each event for example BABY1 BABY2 BABY3 Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pili mode Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode DIRECT BACKUP CHANGE EVENT REG ON SELECT SOF VENT 2 Select ON SELECT Select VACATION 1 3 Set amp SELECT SET even QUIT 3 Select the event that you want to register the file to e To select a different destination select NEXT PAGE To cancel the event registration select NON SECTION Select e S Set The selected event is displayed on the screen Press the REC button to start recording E To exit the screen Press EVENT E To search by event for a file to play back See page 26 Once you select to register a file to a certain event the setting will remain even if you turn the power off Unless you change the setting you will register a file to the same event that you had previously selected m z o E o I Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media ei mode only Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pili mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode O CA MAX RECORDING TIME HDD Ui 7h30m Eg 11h15m Ng 22h30m Ej 45h00m INDEX The maximum recording time is displayed for each picture quality mode Ug ULTRA FINE Es FINE Ni NORMAL Ed ECONOMY W To return to the normal screen Press the O button again 19
37. ect still image mode on 640 FINE 9999 HODE The switch returns PLAY REC to the original eral ON position when it is FF released Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway FINE The amp indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused E To change the picture quality Press the SNAPSHOT button to Change the settings in QUALITY start recording lt pg 47 E To record still images continuously 10 FINE 9999 Set CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to nae Se ON pg 48 Mus Las E G2 MG255 To change the image size Change the settings in IMAGE SIZE pg 47 If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack set the power mode switch to OFF then to ON When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming 17 Recording Files Continued Zoom Lever 8 CA INDEX PLAY REC Button DIRECT BACKUP Power Mode Switch Set Lever EVENT Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select iil or ICI mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode Zoom out Zoom in gt 21 panne 22 W Wide angle T Telephoto Maximum Zoom Ratio Factory preset Model ai mode O mode GZ MG255 40X 10X GZ MG130 68X 34X W To change the maximum zoom ratio for Xi mode only Change the se
38. es of images Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pif or ICI mode Press the PLAY REC button to select the playback mode ex Set EFFECT to SEPIA FUNCTION PROTECT EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG WIPE FADER EDIT PLA LIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE 2 Select WIPE FADER mode only or EFFECT se lect AR Q Set 3 select a desired effect For details on each effect see right column Select X Q Set 4 Select the file you want to play back Select SU e 2 Set EFFECT BIOR W To exit the screen Press FUNCTION W To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 3 E Items for WIPE FADER setting e wh FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen e Bk FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen e 8w FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out in the opposite way e WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out in the opposite way e C WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or wipes out in the opposite way e WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out in the opposite way 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 in the opposite way e WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes
39. from a VCR DVD player can be dubbed onto the camera s HDD gt pg 44 Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera DVD Creation Function Supported discs 12cm DVD R DVD RW e Regarding DVD R discs only unused DVD R discs can be used Regarding DVD RW discs used DVD RW discs can also be used but they need to be formatted before recording Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time e Dual layer discs cannot be used Regarding finalization after copying The disc is automatically finalized so that it can be played on other devices After finalizing the disc is a play only disc so no more files can be added Preparation Set the power mode switch to OFF DC Connector USB le Connector CR AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Cable USB Connector DVD Burner NOTE GZ MG255 You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors Selecting and Copying Video Files After performing step 1 lt gt left column 2 Select an item and display the DVD Copying Only the Newly Taken Video Files Files that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied m z o E o 1 Set the power mode switch to ON MODE D t ON OFF CREATE DVD E SELECT FROM SCENES SE ALL SCENES EX SELECT FROM EVENT EC SELECT FROM PLAYLIST amp SELECT SET 2 DIRECT DVD TIME BENEN 45 MIN
40. ght during charging Troubleshooting Continued s ejds q s VIT ee 1 0 Trouble Action e Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor s LED light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer e The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the picture This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Aspect ratio of the Change the settings in SELECT TV TYPE so that it image is strange matches the screen size of the connected TV when watching images on your TV Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish Colored bright spots appear on the LCD monitor e Recording medium is full Delete unnecessary files or Recording cannot be replace the SD card performed e Select the recording medium properly The LCD monitor e Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting under direct becomes red or black sunlight This is not a malfunction for an instant During recording the e Set DATE TIME to ON date time does not appear e The temperature of the camera is increasing If the camera continues to heat up recording may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the power and then wait until
41. ice life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge within the temperature range of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F 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 Recording Medium e Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the recording medium or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations e Do not splash the recording medium with water e 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 Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts e When formatting
42. ile After performing steps 1 2 3 Select CURRENT ILE SELEC DELETE ALL susc QUIT Select X Q Set You can select the previous or next file by moving the set lever to lt gt DELETE Remaining files 0008 EXECUTE SELECT SET 4 Select EXECUTE Select AR Q Set W To exit the screen Press FUNCTION Selecting and Deleting Protecting Files Deleting Protecting All Files After performing steps 1 2 c pg 30 3 Select FILE SELECT h l 22 i Si PSET Func QUIT SELECT amp SET rune QUIT e The T or On mark appears on the file To select other files repeat this step f you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 5 FUNCTION DELETE EXECUTE AND QUIT gt SELECT SET 6 Select EXECUTE AND QUIT when performing DELETE or QUIT when performing PROTECT Select Set E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION After performing steps 1 2 c pg 30 3 Select DELETE ALL or PROTECT ALL Select EN Set 4 Select EXECUTE DELETE ALL EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE EXECUTE SELECT SET Select AN Set E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION Wi To release protection Select the protected file in step 4 Selecting and Deleting Protecting Files c left column E To release protection of all files 1 In step 3 select CANCEL ALL then
43. ing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Move the set lever to v to select YES then press down to recover the video management file e Performance of recording medium is poor Use the Cleanup function e The writing speed of recording medium is slow or the recording medium is corrupted Use an SD card that is guaranteed to operate e The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts e Appears when the recording medium is full and recording is not possible Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD card Appears when an incompatible USB device is connected to the camera e Appears when a DVD burner that is switched off is connected If you want to use the DVD burner switch the power on Indication Meaning Action RECORDING MAY NOT The data may not be recorded on the recording medium BE CORRECT ON THE correctly Try recording again MEMORY CARD e Otherwise clean up the recording medium m m 2 LE o DROP DETECTION e To turn the unit on again set the power mode switch to WORKED AND THE OFF and to ON again POWER IS TURNED OFF Cleaning Before cleaning turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter W To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth If the camera is particularly di
44. les using the Everio dock connectors The S Video cable optional enables even higher quality dubbing lt pg 6 When other devices such as a DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock switch off these devices power 1 start playback on the VCR DVD player 2 Press the REC button at the scene where you want to start recording W To stop recording Press the REC button again e f COPY PROTECTED CONTENT appears the file is protected and cannot be recorded e f the videos you want to record contain both 16 9 and 4 3 screen size recording stops where the aspect ratio switches To record such videos you need to perform recording operation at every switching point Copying Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image files between the HDD and SD card using the on screen display Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select Ill mode Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot Make sure that enough free space is left in the copy move destination medium 1 FUNCTION 2 Select COPY or MOVE e COPY Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium e MOVE Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files except read only files in the source medium Select 3 Set the direction of copy move HDD SD or SD HDD IMAG
45. leted CANCEL Cancels this function EXECUTE Performs this function Select OK when completed CANCEL Cancels this function e Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process Do not format the recording medium on your PC EXECUTE Performs this function Select OK when completed CANCEL Cancels this function Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly The following phenomena are not malfunctions e The camera heats up when it is used for a long time e The battery heats up during charging Trouble To solve the problem first follow the instructions below e f the problem is not solved reset the camera below e f the problem persists please consult your nearest JVC dealer E To reset the camera 1 Set the power mode switch to OFF and remove the power supply battery pack or AC adapter from the camera then e When playing back a video file the reattach it image stops momentarily or the sound is 2 Execute PRESET from the menu interrupted at junctions between scenes rs pg 49 Connect the AC adapter securely No power is supplied Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one e f the camera is not operated for 5 minute
46. menu disappears after you finish configuring the setting press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds The H indicator appears SHUTTER SPEED A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion GZ MG255 APERTURE PRIORITY You can add a blurring effect to the background by setting the aperture value F number Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording EFFECT Enables you to record videos or still images with special effects TELE MACRO Enables you to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 32 ft Settings Factory preset AUTO The shutter speed is adjusted automatically 1 2 to 1 4000 For sii mode 1 2 to 1 500 For Ii mode The smaller the value the faster the shutter speed Move the set lever to v to set the value It is recommended to use the tripod r pg 14 when recording with a slow shutter speed AUTO The aperture value is adjusted automatically F1 2 to F16 The lower the F number larger aperture value the more blurred the background will become The higher the F number smaller aperture value the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects Move the set lever to v to set the value If the image is too bright set to a larger F number
47. mote control ON Enables operation with the remote control OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function The demonstration only works when the DC cord is connected not with the battery e If an SD card is in the camera demonstration will not take place even if this mode is set to ON OFF Turns off the operation sound MELODY The melody sounds when any operation is performed Settings Factory preset amp SELECT TV TYPE Enables you to select the TV type 4 when watching files recorded on 4 3 16 9 the camera on your TV HSI1ON3 Era ER OFF Switches to output amp ANALOG INPUT wi PME erer AE eee The indicator lights up on the AV S connector of the camera ee set whether to OFF Turns off the on screen display display the on screen display ON Turns on the on screen display OFF Does not display on TV ON Displays on TV E DISPLAY ON TV Used for displaying camera s on Gz MG255 This setting is available only if the TV is Screen display on a TV screen connected with the AV S Video cables If connected with the DV cable camera s on screen display will not be displayed on TV Ae LANGUAGE PORTUGU S ENGLISH FRANCAIS Enables you to set the display b language pg 13 ESPANOL BASS 01 PX CLOCK ADJUST Enables you to set the time DATE TIME rs pg 13 DATE DISPLAY STYLE DAE d Enables V SR NOE
48. n 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or M
49. o check the remaining battery power See page 14 e You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter e Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable This may damage the AC adapter 6 Select the desired language See AR Set Wi To return to the previous screen Move the set lever to lt W To exit the screen Press MENU m z 2 Ez o Language Setting Date Time Setting The language on the display can be changed Set the power mode switch to ON Slide while pressing down the lock button MODE Yon 1 OFF CHARGE MENU TECTION wen QUIT 3 8 SELECT SET vew QUIT After performing steps 1 4 lt left column 5 Select CLOCK ADJUST Selec GENERAL AS CO Date TIME n o AENEID Se SELECT SET wen QUIT 6 set the date and time elec AR Se Repeat this step to input the month day year hour and minute W To return to the previous screen Move the set lever to lt W To exit the screen Press MENU You have now finished configuring the necessary settings E To use the camera right away See page 16 Bi To configure other settings See page 14 13 Other Settings Lens Cover Switch Power Mode Switch Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments Lens Cover When not using the camera close the lens cover to protect the lens A Close the lens cover Open the lens cover
50. on Set the power mode switch to OFF 1 Open the SD card cover Bottom of the Camera 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first Clipped Edge a S 3 Close the SD card cover E To remove an SD card Push the SD card once After the card comes out a little pull it out e Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off Otherwise data on the card may be corrupted Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label m z o E o Change the recording medium The camera is programmed to record on the built in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory You can change the recording medium to SD card Set REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO and REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE to SD lt pg 47 48 Format an SD card when using it for the first time This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card Select EXECUTE in FORMAT SD CARD to format the card i pg 50 15 16 Recording Files Video Recording Preparation Set the power mode switch to ON Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pi video mode The switch returns to P w 5h56m y the original position PLAY REC en ON when it is released OFF The pi lamp on the camera lights up Press the REC button to start recording REC Ea 5h56m REC Approximate remaining time for recor
51. or Connection Terminal AV Connector DC Connector a Alu DV Connector s E MDN S AV DC DV Dom 1 USB amp mJ Connector For the connection using the S connector and DV Connector an optional S Video cable and DV cable are needed To purchase these cables consult the JVC Service Center 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 The S Video cable optional enables even higher quality playback on TV i pg 29 Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable e When dubbing files from the camera using a VCR DVD recorder c pg 44 using the DV cable enables even higher quality dubbing Be sure to use the VC VDV204U DV cable Operation using the DV cable is not guaranteed on all of the devices Attaching the Shoulder Strap m o Peel off the pad and thread Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the a the end of the strap through buckle adjust its length and eyelet and reattach the pad the eyelet use the strap guide to fix it in place Buckle Strap Guide HEN Eyelet p C4 N Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase Remove the insulation sheet before use Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery M Pull out the battery holder by pressing the J lock tab Remot
52. pment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada m z o E o 99 Terms A AC Adapter Adjust Brightness Analog Input Aperture Priority Auto Power Off Backlight Compensation Battery Pack 12 14 58 Brightness Control LCD Monitor 48 Clean up HDD Clock Adjust Continuous Shooting Copying Moving Still Images Copying Video Files Date Time Date Display Style Date Index Screen Deleting Files Deleting Playlist Demonstration Mode Digital Image Stabilizer DIS Direct Printing Display on TV DPOF 3 22 20 Drop Detection DVD Burner DVD Player DVD Recorder Effect s Event Registration 19 32 Event Screen m Everio Dock File Information Flash Focus Formatting a Recording Medium Gain Gain Up Hard Disk mage Rotation mage Size Language Setting LCD Monitor LED Light Lens Cover 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited Manual Recording Menu Settings NightaliVe 3 13 n eret On Screen Display Operation Sound Partial Delete PictBridge Picture Quality Playlis
53. press down the set lever 2 Move the set lever to v to select EXECUTE then press down m z o E o 31 32 Managing Files Continued Viewing File Information Preparation e For ii mode Pause the playback Alternatively select the file on the index Screen e For IC mode Play back the still image Alternatively select the file on the index Screen AUTO FILE O FOLDER DATE TIME 00 30 02 INFO BRNO OF NE FILE File name FOLDER Folder name e DATE TIME Date and time of the recording e PB TIME for video files Playback time length of the file SIZE for still images Image size pg 47 QUALITY Image quality lt gt pg 46 47 e PROTECT File protection status r pg 30 MoVv005 MOD PRG001 JAN 1 06 10 56 AM W To turn off the file information display Press INFO again Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording ei mode only Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pi mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode FUNCTION PRO EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG EFFECT WIPEFADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE 2 Select CHANGE EVENT REG Select VACATION v3 N TA 8 i eds pa v Set NONSECTION NEXTPAGE el SELECT REGISTER event QUIT 3 Select a new event to register the file to To move to the
54. r still images BRIGHT Enables you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor ci DROP DETECTION Prevents damage to the HDD by turning off the power automatically when the camera detects that it has been dropped 4 REMOTE Turns reception of the operation signal from the remote control on off DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the camera at the following cases e When the menu screen is closed e When there is no operation for about 3 minutes during recording mode OPERATION SOUND Enables you to set the operation sound or turn the operation sound on off Settings Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function e The interval between recording still images is approx 0 3 seconds Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium e The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly OFF 2SEC 10SEC HDD SD Adjust the brightness of the display moving the set lever to lt gt then press down OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked set the power mode switch to OFF and to ON again Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the built in hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped OFF The camera does not receive the signal from the re
55. r to v to select the date then press down SELECT FROM SCENES Register a file individually Files are displayed in a list in the selection order 1 Move the set lever to v to select the desired file then press down To select other files repeat this process 2 Move the set lever to gt twice e ALL SCENES Display all files individually Make sure to read Disc number pg 42 before proceeding to the next procedure Continued on next page 41 Copying Files Continued 3 select the desired disc number Q e f you select ALL all discs in the list are created e To preview scenes move the set lever to v to select the file and press the INDEX button When the index screen of individual scenes appears move the set lever to w lt gt to select the file then press down To return to previous screen press INDEX e 2 mark shows that the disc is created already 4 IE CREATEL TIME REQUIRED 45 MIN DVD RW 5 Select EXECUTE Select e The DVD disc begins to be created When COMPLETED appears press down the set lever to complete the operation e When COMPLETED CHANGE DISC appears change the disc The second DVD disc begins to be created e To cancel the DVD creation select CANCEL W To exit the screen Press MENU then move the set lever to A v to select EXECUTE and press down 42 E To check whether the DVD disc was created properly
56. re trademarks of Dolby Laboratories MAS CAPSULE MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan Copyright 2001 HI CORPORATION All rights reserved Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders HSI1ON3 Read This First Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage lt pg 40 Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly This camera uses a microcomputer Factors such as background noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly If the camera does not operate correctly reset the camera lt pg 51 Precautions on handling batteries Be sure to use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs e f the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge turn the power off before using it again If a malfunction occurs stop using the camera immediately and consult your local JVC dealer e f a problem occurs when using the SD card take the card together with the camera for repair If one of them is not included the cause of the malfunc
57. ress down 6 Move the set lever to v to select To add or delete files follow the steps 5 to EXECUTE then press down 8 in Creating Playlists pg 34 Changing Playlist Names The default name of a playlist is its creation date and time 3 Move the set lever to v to select RENAME then press down 4 Move the set lever to v to select the desired playlist then press down 5 Move the set lever to A V 4 to select the desired letter then press down Repeat this process to complete the name e You can change the character types capital letters small letters or marks by selecting A a Q e To correct a letter select or gt and press down the set lever to move the cursor to the letter then select CLEAR and press down the set lever e Move the set lever to v lt gt to select then press down Print Setting 6 mode only Power Mode Switch Set Lever PLAY REC FUNCTION Burton DPOF Print Setting This camera is compatible with DPOF Digital Print Order Format You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera This feature is useful to print with a DPOF compatible printer or for taking the recording medium to a photo lab for printing Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select a mode Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode 1 FUNCTION DPOI EFFECT 2 Select DPOF
58. ring the slide show moving the set lever to v changes the playback order 26 Playing Back Files Continued O CA INDEX Power Mode Switch PLAY REC Button FUNCTION Set Lever File Search Function You can switch the index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient file search The event screen can be used in pi mode It cannot be used in 33 mode Date Index Screen You can search the desired file by the recording date Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pif or ICI mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode B CA SEARCH DATE JAN 31 2007 JAN 25 2007 Eg DEC 22 2006 I DEC 19 2006 PLI INDEX DEC 0i 2006 Meis e SELECT SET oe SORT 2 Select the recording date 3 Select the file you want to play back Select AN K gt NV Set E ee e WODE S W To return to the index screen Press the INDEX button Event Screen si mode only You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording lt pg 19 After searching by the event you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select Mall mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select the playback mode 1 Press twice g TA VACATION 173 INDEX 5 NEXT PAGE SELECT SET nox SORT 2 Select the event To move to the next page
59. rty dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well before wiping Then wipe again with a dry cloth E To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor E To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions for each product Specifications GZ MG255 Approx 355 g 0 79 Ibs ce general inc strap i i ower Supply Approx 400 g 0 89 Ibs DC 11 V Using AC adapter incl d a ae DC 7 2 V Using battery pack P ti GZ MG130_ amase REE Approx 320 g 0 71 Ibs Approx 3 8 W incl strap GZ MG130 Approx 365 g 0 81 Ibs incl battery and strap s Operating temperature When using the LED light 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F GZ MG255 130 i idi Approx 6 8 W Maximum when charging a Operating numidity battery Storage temperature Dimensions W x H x D _99 oC 4 o 66 mim x 71 mmix 110 mm 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 2 5 8 x 2 13 16 x 4 3 8 Approx 3 3 2 W 55 Specifications Continued Pickup GZ MG255 1 3 9 2 180 000 pixels CCD GZ MG130 1 6 680 000 pixels CCD Lens GZ MG255 F 1 2 to 2 0 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens GZ MG130 F 2 0 to 4 7 f 2 2 8 mm to 78 2 mm 34 1 power zoom lens Filter
60. s common to and i Press MENU modes e MEDIA Display menus related to recording media HDD and SD cards g REMO SELECT SET wew QUIT Menus Settings Factory preset QUALITY Enables you to set the picture ULTRA FINE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY quality for videos GZ MG255 10X 40X 300X GZ MG130 34X 68X 800X i ZOOM Enables you to set the maximum zoom ratio When the smallest value is set the optical zoom is used When one of the larger values is set the digital zoom is used Settings Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function W DIS m M Compensates for hand shake Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting conditions Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on a tripod HSITSNA OFF Records videos in 4 3 size ON Records videos in 16 9 size The 16 9 indicator lights up on the LCD monitor e If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY you cannot 16 9 WIDE RECORDING record in 16 9 size the 16 9 indicator lights up blue Records videos in 16 9 size e If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs it is recommended not to mix 16 9 size videos and 4 3 size videos e f you record videos in 16 9 size the aspect ratio of the video may be incorrect when watching the videos on your TV If this occurs change the set
61. s of Playlists 2 36 Print Setting we 37 DPOF Print Setting 37 Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer 38 Copying Files eene 40 Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera DVD Creation Function 40 Using a VCR DVD Recorder to Dub Files from the Camera 44 Using the Camera to Dub Files from a VCR DVD Player tete tenens 44 Copying Moving Still Image Files 45 MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings 46 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting 51 Warning Indications 54 Cleaning uicit teure 55 Specifications dissort 55 Ca tlons erratis 58 Uu 60 Accessories GZ MG255 AC Adapter Battery Pack Everio Dock AP V14E BN VF808U CU VC3U r7 below Audio Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD ROM t pg 38 40 and pg 7 rz PC OPERATION PC OPERATION GUIDE GUIDE Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery RM V750U rs pg 7 CR2025 Make sure to use the provided cables for Pre installed in the connections Do not use any other cables remote control unit GZ MG255 Ms TR CoM VET o 1 0 AT T8 o M PTeTed You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock The connection is completed when you place the camera on the dock Camera S Connect
62. s while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again when No display appears using the battery pack set the power mode switch to OFF then to ON When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Move to a place where no vibration or excessive sound The power was turned e The drop detection function operated Set the power off accidentally mode switch to OFF and to ON again To turn off this function set DROP DETECTION to OFF The displayed amount e Fully charge the battery and then run it down If the of remaining battery power differs from the actual operating time problem persists the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one HSI1ON3 The power does not turn on or the battery operation time is extremely short even after the battery is fully charged Make sure to use the camera under appropriate operating temperatures e The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F When the battery is already fully charged the lamp does not light Check the remaining battery power The access charge lamp on the camera does not li
63. sary change the number of prints for the desired file by following steps 4 and 5 pg 37 W To reset DPOF settings 1 In step 3 move the set lever to v to select RESET then press down 2 Move the set lever to v to select EXECUTE then press down Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with the USB cable DPOF setting can also be used i pg 37 Preparation Set the power mode switch to OFF DC le N USB Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Cable PictBridge Printer USB Connector GZ MG255 You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors setthe power mode switch to ON CONNECT TO DEVICE CREATE DVD BACK UP DIRECT PRINT SELECT SET wewv QUIT 2 Select DIRECT PRINT Select DIRECT PRINT SELECTED PRINT DPOF PRINT N Set SELECT SET To Print by Selecting a Still Image To Print Using the DPOF Settings m z After performing steps 1 2 lt pg 38 If the printer is compatible with DPOF you D can use the DPOF settings gt pg 37 9 3 Select SELECTED PRINT After performing steps 1 2 gt pg 38 Select 3 Select DPOF PRINT select DPOF PRINT G PRINT 4 Select the desired Image Set Select Al mesa cr 4 Select PRINT Select Set CANCEL G 5 Move
64. select NEXT PAGE Select zs SEARCH EVENT e WE ALL SCENES JAN 25 2007 AN 3D SELECT SET moe SORT 3 Select the recording date To display all the files select ALL SCENES VACATION E irri j SELECT amp SET inoex SORT 4 Select the file you want to play back l SES E To return to the index screen Press the INDEX button E To change the event registration of a file See page 32 To Play Back Demonstration Files i mode only Video files that are used for demonstration in a shop may be recorded on the camera you purchased These files are saved to the EXTMOV folder and can be played back by the following operations Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pili mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode 1 FUNCTION PROTECT EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG WIPE FADER I PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE 2 Select PLAYBACK MPG FILE Select Set 3 Select the file you want to play back ax Nij WE E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION E To return to the normal file playback mode Select PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE in step 2 m z o E o 27 Playing Back Files Continued Playback with Special Effects Wipe or fader effects Add effects at the beginning and end of videos These effects cannot be set for still images Playback effects Add effects that for example alter the color ton
65. sion point e COPY 2nd SECTION Copy the section after the division point Select AN Q Set When copying is finished the copied file is added to the index screen E To exit the screen Press FUNCTION When playing back the copied file the recording date of the original file is displayed Meanwhile the date when you copied is displayed on the file information display t pg 32 33 Playlists 3 mode only B CA INDEX Power Mode Switch PLAY REC Button FUNCTION Set Lever It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select pi mode Press the PLAY REC button to select playback mode Creating Playlists FUNCTION CH NT REG EFF WIPE FADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE 2 Select EDIT PLAYLIST Select Q gE 2 SELECT amp SET ruv QUIT 3 Select NEW LIST Select NEW LIST IMPORT FROM EVENT IMPORT FROM DATE ALL SCENES SELECT amp SET ruwc QUIT 4 Select an item and display files Select e IMPORT FROM EVENT Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date Move the set lever to A V to select the event then press down e IMPORT FROM DATE Display all the files in the medium listed by recording date e ALL SCENES Display all files individually
66. sired setting Select You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the function menus After performing To Change to Manual Recording Mode c pg 20 1 Depending on the kind of settings you select you can set the value by moving the set lever to v after selecting FUNCTION ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 4 feeb FUNCTION am 16 9 Zw EFFECT TELE MACRO 2 Select the desired menu For details on each menu see below The menu disappears and the indicator for the set function appears Select Wi To return to the previous screen Q Move the set lever to Set W To exit the screen Press FUNCTION Settings Factory preset AUTO The focus is adjusted automatically id lt gt amp Adjusts the focus manually Move the set lever to lt gt to set the focus When zooming the subject will not go out of focus if you adjust the focus at the telephoto T side before zooming to the wide angle W side For si mode AUTO The brightness is adjusted automatically 6 to 6 Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1 Move the set lever to v to set the value For i mode 0 The brightness is not adjusted 2 0 to 2 0 EV Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1 3EV Move the set lever to v to set the value FOCUS Adjusts the focus ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness E To lock the exposure When the
67. t Power Linked Operation Preset Printer Program AE Protecting Files Quick Restart Recordable Time Number of Images 57 Recording Medium 19 47 48 58 Remote Control 7 8 Resetting the Camera s Resetting the File Number Scene Counter Screen Size 16 9 4 3 SD Card Select TV Type Self Timer Shutter Speed Slide Show Speaker Volume Spot Exposure Contro Still Image White Balance Wind Cut Wipe or Fader Effects ZOOMIN nnna Printed in Brazil UB 0207FOH AL OT
68. the SD card in a few more times 1 be removed from the camera The CREATE DVD Another operation is being attempted while a DVD burner Screen is displayed in that is switched on is connected Switch off the DVD the LCD monitor and burner power and switch the camera s power off and no other operations back on again can be performed m z o E o 53 94 Warning Indications Indication man Battery indicator SET DATE TIME HDD ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED RECOVER RECORDING FAILURE INCOMPATIBLE USB DEVICE Meaning Action e Displays the remaining battery power m gt i mm m i 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 Appears when the date time is not set e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged so the previously set date time is erased Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery Then set the date time 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 e Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media e It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC provid
69. tings in SELECT TV TYPE lt pg 49 GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright OFF Disables the function automatically when you record in dark places However the overall ON Activates the function color tones appear grayish WIND CUT OFF Disables the function Reduces noise caused by wind ON Activates the function 3 REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Enables you to set the recording HDD SD medium for videos 5 SCENE COUNTER OFF Disables the function sueco Aha neme ao ON Activates the function QUALITY Enables you to set the picture FINE STANDARD quality for still images GZ MG255 GZ MG255 ea eed the picture 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480 size for still images 1632 x 912 1280 x 720 ADVI GZ MG255 s GAIN You can set the ISO setting to AUTO 100 200 increase the sensitivity in dark conditions 47 48 Changing the Menu Settings Continued SSVI BA ENED 1 GZ MG130 ped GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places However the overall color tones appear grayish CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed SELF TIMER Starts recording when the set time elapses after the SNAPSHOT button is pressed 3 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Enables you to set the recording medium fo
70. tion cannot be diagnosed and the camera cannot be repaired e Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected Back up all data before requesting repairs or inspections Because the camera may be used for demonstration in a shop the demonstration mode is set to on by default To deactivate the demonstration mode set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 48 This operating instruction is applicable to models GZ MG255 and GZ MG130 Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in this operating instructions are of GZ MG130 Icons such as Gz MG255 indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified model only ezwazss When connecting the camera to other device using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camera and or other device Connect the DV cable first to other device and then to the camera e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories eeeseeeeeeeeenennen 6 How to Use the Everio Dock Attaching the Shoulder Strap Preparing the Remote Control ale CS Indications on LCD Monitor wc 10 Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack 12 Language Setting Date Time Setting Other Settings Grip Adjustment noe
71. to recover data on the HDD which has already been erased It is recommended that you do this when disposing of the camera to prevent illegal data recovery using commercially available software amp FORMAT SD CARD You have to format newly purchased SD cards with this camera before using them This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card 3 VIDEO NO RESET IMAGE NO RESET 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 Settings Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function To turn the camera on again set the power mode switch to OFF then to ON when using the battery pack When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming Connect the AC adapter EXECUTE Performs this function Select OK when completed CANCEL Cancels this function Depending on the condition of the HDD it may take several minutes for the cleanup process to be completed EXECUTE Performs this function Select OK when completed CANCEL Cancels this function Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process e Do not format the recording medium on your PC Connect the AC adapter EXECUTE Performs this function Select OK when comp
72. ttings in ZOOM lt pg 46 Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W AAE LED Light Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select Ml or ICI mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode Ligh Each time you move the set lever to v setting changes The light remains on regardless a of the surrounding conditions The light turns on automatically 30A when shooting in insufficient light conditions No display Disables this function GZ MG255 B ECT ES Eele CELL Preparation e Slide the power mode switch to MODE to select Ill mode e Press the PLAY REC button to select recording mode FLAS 10 FINE 2 9 99 Each time you move the set lever to v setting changes SA The flash fires automatically The flash fires automatically but reduces the red eye phenomenon of the subject s eyes 4 The flash fires regardless of the shooting condition The flash fires The shutter 5S speed becomes slower so the background can also be brightened FA No display Disables this function Registering Files to Events i mode only If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording the file will be registered to the selected event thus making the file easy to find at playback There are up to 3 different destinations within
73. us near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by G the manufacturer or sold with the ap paratus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped TIO 0r d Or Ics LA rd Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Trademarks e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol a

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