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JVC GY-HD201E Camcorder User Manual

1. You can view videos with various effects of You can view videos or still images with special scene transition image effects 1 Set the power switch to gt 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to sag 2 Set the MODE switch to j g or 3 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press to select WIPE FADER then 4 Press to select EFFECT then press press gt II gt il B Press v to select a desired effect 5 Press A V to select a desired effect W FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white 44 SEPIA The image has a brownish tint like Screen old photos Bk FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black B W MONOTONE The image becomes black Screen and white like old movies Bw FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen ge CLASSIC FILM The image has an old from a black and white screen or fade out from movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping colour to black and white frames I WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen STROBE The image looks like a series of from the upper right to the lower left corner or consecutive snapshots wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a Not available for still image recording black screen 6 Press PII The setting is completed D WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the 7 Press MENU to close th menu scres centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the u i corners or comes in from the corners
2. To change the picture quality see pages 48 and 51 To use the light see page 31 3 Press the recording start stop button PHOTO indicator appears during shooting The still image is recorded To check how the image looks before recording press the recording start stop button halfway and hold The amp indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release the recording start stop button To record it on the recording medium press the recording start stop button fully NOTES There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image even if the same subject is shot To turn the shutter sound off see page 48 For approximate number of storable images see page 63 Zooming Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle shooting For details see page 25 Continuous Shooting If the continuous shooting mode is set to on keeping the recording start stop button pressed in step 3 in Still Image Recording lt pg 28 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 0 5 seconds To use this function set the CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to ON pg 51 The indicator appears on the display To turn off this function set CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to OFF Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium The continuous shooting speed will d
3. pg 25 1 0 Press II The selected file is added to a play list e To add other files repeat steps 7 to 10 11 Press MENU The confirmation screen appears 12 Press to select SAVE AND QUIT then press P Il To return to the edit screen select CANCEL e f you do not want to save the play list select DELETE AND QUIT Play list WA amp kn e ni To check the play list by playing back the video You can check the play list before saving it 1 After step 10 press gt to select a thumbnail image of the play list 2 Press a v to select a scene you want to check 3 Press gt II The playback of the play list starts from the selected scene e The playback stops at the end of the play list automatically e To stop playback midway press II then slide the zoom lever towards W To check only the scene transition After step 10 press gt to select a scene transition e If a scene is selected press gt once more to select the scene transition bar 2 Press A V to select a scene transition you want to check 3 Press PII to start playback of the selected scene transition To delete the added file from the play list 1 After step 10 press gt to select a thumbnail image of the play list 2 Press v to select the file you want to delete then press NOTES e The play list can be created up to 99 Up to 99 scenes can be registered to a playli
4. NA MSE3PAL book Page 57 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM REFERENCES en 57 Cleaning the Camera Cautions Before cleaning turn off the camera and remove Battery Packs the battery pack and AC adapter The supplied battery To clean the exterior pack is a lithium ion Terminals Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in battery Before using diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off the supplied battery heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor To clean the lens do not burn Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap NOTES is attached to the battery If the battery cap is Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag benzine or alcohol do not modify or disassemble e Cleaning should be done only after the battery 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 pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product
5. N CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE e e L MasterPage Body_Left M5E3PAL book Page 58 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 58 en REFERENCES e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e t is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Recording Medium e Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the recording medium or subject it to stro
6. ZOOM is set to 15X optical zoom gt Set ZOOM to 60X or 700X pg 50 Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode For GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK optical zoom can go up to 25x and ZOOM can be set to 100X or 800X eb Playback MSE3PAL book Page 53 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM Playback cannot be performed e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium lt pg 21 48 49 e Playback starts but there is no picture on the connected TV gt Set the TV s input mode or channel appropriate for video playback The same image is displayed for a long time during video playback or motion is choppy e If the surface of the SD card is damaged it makes difficult to read data and these phenomena will appear This camera will make all possible efforts to read data but when such a state continues for some time and further playback is impossible it will stop automatically Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the manual mode gt Set focus to the automatic mode pg 33 The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 57 The colour of the image looks strange The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Try manual white balance adjustment pg
7. gradually To turn off the effect wiping out to the centre Select OFF in step 5 E WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right gt WIPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene E WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen EQ WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen 6 Press gt II The setting is completed 7 Press MENU to close the menu screen e The selected wipe or fader effect works when playback starts and ends ADVANCED OPERATIONS To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 5 nik VA Ora MSE3PAL book Page38 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 38 en MANAGING FILES f Viewing File Information O MasterPage HeadingO Left il Protecting Files un You can view the file information in playback mode Information on Video Files Press INFO ca while video playback is paused File information appears FILE File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording PB TIME Playback time length of the file QUALITY Image quality pg 50 PROTECT File protection status pg
8. steps 6 and 7 8 Press MENU to finish the setting e To cancel the selection select the same image in step 6 NOTE The DPOF setting is available up to 999 images Number of prints VA ou MSE3PAL book Page 47 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with the USB cable directly to the printer DPOF setting can also be used pg 46 NOTE After selecting DIRECT PRINT in the menu connect the USB cable To print by selecting a still image 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A IN to select DIRECT PRINT then press gt II A message PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 5 Connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable After a while the print menu appears 6 Press A v to select SELECTED PRINT then press I 7 Press lt gt to select the desired file then press Il 8 Press lt gt to set the number of prints e The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99 9 Press A v to select DATE then press lt gt to select ON or OFF Select ON to print the date or OFF not to print 10 Press A v to select PRINT then press gt Il The image is printed NUMBER OF PRINTS DATE PR
9. 38 e If you press INFO ca on the index screen pg 25 information on the selected file is displayed To turn off the file information display Press INFO ca repeatedly Information on Still Image Files Press INFO ca while a still image is displayed File information appears FILE File name FOLDER Folder name DATE TIME Date and time of the recording SIZE Image size pg 51 QUALITY Image quality pg 51 PROTECT File protection status pg 38 e If you press INFO ca on the index screen pg 29 information on the selected file is displayed To turn off the file information display Press INFO ca repeatedly You can protect files from the accidental erasure 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press a v to select PROTECT then press gt II To protect the currently displayed file 5 Press A v to select CURRENT then press gt II 6 Press v to select EXECUTE then press I e You can select the previous or next file by pressing lt gt To release protection select the protected file then perform step 5 and 6 To protect by selecting multiple files 5 Press A v to select FILE SELECT then press gt II e The index screen appears 6 Press A lt 1 gt to select the file you want to protect then press Il The On mark appears on the file T
10. en 41 To copy or move by selecting files 7 Press lt gt to select FILE then press Il The index screen appears 8 Press A v lt gt to select a desired file then press Il The check mark appears on the selected file To select other files repeat this step The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and A v pg 30 9 Press MENU to return to the previous screen 10 Press A IN to select EXECUTE then press Il 11 File transfer starts To stop the file transfer press PII then select EXECUTE and press Il 12 when COPYING MOVING COMPLETED appears press Il to finish the operation To copy or move all still image files in the recording medium 7 Press lt gt to select ALL 8 Press A IN to select EXECUTE then press gt II If you want to cancel select CANCEL then press IM 9 File transfer starts e To stop the file transfer press II then select EXECUTE and press I 10 when COPYING MOVING COMPLETED appears press Ill to finish the operation MasterPage Menu_Right ADVANCED OPERATIONS MasterPage Body_Left SA e MSE3PAL book Page 42 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 42 en MANAGING FILES I Resetting the File Number asa Creating Play List xi By resetting the file number name a newfolder You can create a play list by collecting the will be made The new files you are going to desired scenes from the previous
11. files during e ry m pg 17 recording or playback Forward Skip Button v pg 25 Down E Button v Manual Set Button I SET Other Parts S c pg 32 Reset Hole RESET lt pg 52 Reverse Search Button c pg 257 HILCD Monitor Left Button lt Ed Speaker c pg 24 Menu Button MENU c pg 48 Ed Battery Pack Mount c pg 14 Delete Button fj pg 39 Remote Sensor lt pg 27 Reverse Skip Button A pg 25 Up Camera Sensor Button A Backlight Compensation Button HlLens ES pg 31 Spot Exposure Control BJLED Light gt pg 31 Button pg 31 EJ Stereo Microphone Power Switch OFF e pg 17 El Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 8 Lock Button lt pg 17 El Grip Strap lt pg 19 LCD Lock Button EH SD Card Cover lt pg 20 Zoom Lever T W lt pg 23 El Stud Hole c pg 19 Speaker Volume Control lt pg 24 Ed Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 19 Recording Start Stop Button pg 22 28 Battery Release Button BATT c pg 14 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers S Video Output Connector S lt pg 26 Audio Video Output Connector AV USB Universal Serial Bus Connector Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide DC Input Connector DC gt pg 14 S MasterPage Body Left 2 23 MSE3PAL book Page 12 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 12 En GETTING STAR
12. goes out charging is finished Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT remove the battery pack Required charging time MasterPage Body_Left Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min Provided CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE E MasterPage Start_Right MSE3PAL book Page 15 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camera cannot be operated Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow A mark The camera does not turn on with the battery mount cover without the arrow mark e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the power charge lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camera then try charging again e If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Ple
13. plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral m or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the Mi small end of the 5 power cord into G the AC Adapter N until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet CAUTIONS e This camera is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN VF707U battery pack and to recharge it or to supply power to the camera from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to acc
14. the play list do not exist Some of the scenes may not be played back REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS EMPTY THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED There is no scenes registered in the play list The play list will be deleted CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS GOING UP TURN CAMERA OFF PLEASE WAIT The temperature of the camera is too high Turn off the power then wait for a while CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW KEEP CAMERA POWER ON PLEASE WAIT The temperature of the camera is too low Keep the power on and wait for a while RECORDING FAILURE e Performance of recording medium is poor Use the Cleanup function CLEAN UP in the menu pg 40 49 e The writing speed of recording medium is slow or the recording medium is corrupted Use the recording medium to which the operation is guaranteed See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera e The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly Try recording again Otherwise clean up the recording medium pg 40 49 MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY The recording medium cannot be played back correctly Try playback again CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE The operation is not available in the video mode MasterPage Body Left gt em MasterPage Menu_Right
15. to direct sunlight swing it excessively when using the hand strap swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside it e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning Spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service centre be sure to bring your camera together with the SD Memory Card If one of them is not included the cause cannot be diagnosed and the repair cannot be made properly The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning S WA MasterPage Body_Left IN MSE3PAL book Page 60 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 60 en REFERENCES efe ae Lens i
16. transfer of video and still images to a computer With the bundled image editing software you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Direct Printing If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer gt pg 47 e gt i Contents GETTING STARTED 7 Provided Accessories s 7 Index eost 10 Operation Mode Language Setting Date Time Settings Brightness Adjustment of the Display Grip Adjustment eee Tripod Mounting eene Inserting Removing an SD Card Formatting a Recording Medium Selecting a Recording Medium Remaining Space on the Recording Media 21 Drop Detection ssasssan arasa aaa aana a gan aan eni 21 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 Video Recording sees 22 Zooming eee teneis 23 Video Playback sees 24 How to Use the Scroll Bar Various Playback Operations Playback Zoom Connecting to a TV or VCR Playback on a TV sss 26 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder 26 Playback Using the Remote Control 27 STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 Still Image Recording ssse 28 Z
17. vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly The scroll bar is useful when deleting files lt pg 39 creating play list 7 pg 42 etc 1 Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen 2 Press Aly to display the next or previous page e f you press and hold A v the high speed search starts If you find the desired file slide the zoom lever towards T then select the file Scroll bar Various Playback Operations Still playback Pause Press II during normal playback To resume normal playback press Ill again Search playback During normal playback press gt for forward search or lt for reverse search e Pressing lt or gt repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction 60x to 60x To resume normal playback press 9 Il Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press v to locate the start point of the next file Pressing v repeatedly skips files in forward direction Press to locate the start point of the current file Pressing repeatedly skips files in reverse direction f you press v or A during normal playback or search playback resumes after locating the start point of a file Frame by frame playback While playback is paused press lt or gt e Pressing lt or gt repeatedly advances or reverses the still picture frame by frame To resume
18. 34 The recorded image is too dark Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Try backlight compensation pg 31 or manual exposure pg 32 MasterPage Menu_Right REFERENCES en 53 The recorded image is too bright The subject is too bright Try manual exposure pg 32 White balance setting cannot be activated The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode before setting white balance lt pg 36 The black amp white fader does not work The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated Turn off the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode pg 37 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to ON gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to OFF pg 50 The continuous shooting speed of still images is slow e The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots when using certain recording medium or under certain recording conditions pg 28 e L MasterPage Body_Left M5E3PAL book Page 54 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 54 en REFERENCES Other problems The power charge lamp on the camera does not light during charging Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temper
19. 59 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM MasterPage Menu Right REFERENCES en 59 How to Handle a CD ROM For safety DO NOT open the camera s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camera is not in use e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 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
20. C SETTING YA REC MEDIA SETTING G pisPLAv QUALITY fgg WIDE MODE Bi wind CUT LANGUAGE yj BRIGHT DATETIME e EP SCENE COUNTER CLOCK ADJUST If the camera is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camera Note that the camera can be used without setting the date time gt IN e MasterPage Start_Right VA e MSE3PAL book Page 19 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM GETTING STARTED ew 19 Brightness Adjustment of the Grip Adjustment Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip a The brightness of the display can be adjusted 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp x T Set the power switch to or e while the grip 5 p down the lock button located on the 3 Adjust your thumb and 2 fingers through the grip to Open the LCD monitor fully pg 9 easily operate the ul 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears recording start stop button power switch and zoom 4 Press to select DISPLAY then press lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your 5 Press A 7 w to select preference BRIGHT and press I The brightness control indicator appears 6
21. CUTE AND QUIT then press 1l e The selected files are deleted To delete all files 5 Press A IN to select DELETE ALL then press gt II 6 Press a v to select EXECUTE then press gt II To cancel deletion select CANCEL then press Pil NOTES Protected files cannot be deleted To delete them release protection first pg 39 Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the recording medium becomes corrupted format it pg 20 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use To regain the speed execute cleanup periodically The cleanup function is equivalent to Defragmentation of PC s function NOTE Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording medium pg 16 1 Set the power switch to or e 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A v to select REC MEDIA SETTING then press 1l 4 Press v to select CLEAN UP then press I 5 Press A v to select HDD or SD then press I e If the AC adapter is not connected to the camera a warning mess
22. D Data Battery System Using AC Power You can check the remaining battery power and Perform step 4 in Charging the Battery Pack the recordable time NOTE 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the power switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press INFO ca and the battery status screen appears e It is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e If COMMUNICATING ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press INFO ca several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer e The recordable time display should only be used as a guide It is displayed in 10 minute units The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery w
23. INT CANCEL MasterPage Menu_Right MANAGING FILES en 47 To cancel print setting Press A v to select CANCEL then press Pil To stop printing after printing starts 1 Press PII The confirmation screen appears 2 Press A v to select EXECUTE then press Il To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF setting lt pg 46 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press v to select DIRECT PRINT then press Il A message PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 5 Connect the camera to the printer with the USB cable e After a while the print menu appears 6 Press A v to select DPOF PRINT then press gt II 7 Press v to select PRINT then press WI The images are printed To confirm the DPOF setting press A v to select CHECK SETTINGS then press I After that press MENU to return to the previous menu NOTE If the printer is not recognised or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer remove the USB cable select DIRECT PRINT in the menu again and then reconnect the cable ADVANCED OPERATIONS VA dus MSE3PAL book Page 48 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 48 en MENU SETTINGS J changing the Menu Settings MasterPage HeadingO Left i Common Menus for All Modes You can change the menu settings to customize you
24. Menus 50 Video Playback Menus ses 50 Still Image Recording Menus 51 Still Image Playback Menus 51 REFERENCES 52 Troubleshooting Warning Indications Cleaning the Camera Cautions 57 Specifications notae 60 TERMS renoncer koentenetos Back cover em Zl MSE3PAL book Page 4 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 4 EN MasterPage Safty Left Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 4 5 to ensure safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains
25. OOMING 28 Continuous Shooting Still Image Playback Slide Show 29 Index Screen of Still Image Files 29 How to Use the Scroll Bar 30 Date Index Screen 30 Image Rotation eee 30 Playback Zoom sse 30 MasterPage Reference Headi go Right ZIN 4 8 Y gt 14 1 EN 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31 RECORDING FEATURES 00000000000000000000000000000 31 Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control LED Light nm Manual Settings in MSET Menu How to Select a Menu Item 92 Manual Exposure 92 Manual Focus 93 White Balance 34 Shutter Speed sss 35 Program AE eene 36 Effect siiis 96 PLAYBACK FEATURES 37 Wipe or Fader Effects ssss 37 Playback Effects eres 37 MANAGING FILES 38 Viewing File Information Protecting Files 38 Deleting Files Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Copying Moving Still Image Files Resetting the File Number 42 Creating Play List oaa ether 42 Playing Back Play List DPOF Print Setting 46 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer 47 MENU SETTINGS 48 Changing the Menu Settings 48 Common Menus for All Modes Video Recording
26. Press lt gt until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press PII to clear the brightness control T d M indicator from the display ripod Mounting To attach the camera to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camera Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs 0 VA om MSE3PAL book Page 20 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 20 en GETTING STARTED I Inserting Removing an SD Card MasterPage Body Left Formatting a Recording Medium You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera Clipped Edge SD Card optional Write Erase Protection Tab SD Card Cover SD Slot 1 Make sure the camera s power is off 2 Open the SD card cover 3 To insert an SD card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To remove an SD card push it once After the SD card comes out of the camera pull it out Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the SD card cover To protect valuable files Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the SD card from being recorded over To record on this SD card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before inserting it NOTE Before using a new SD card it is necessary to form
27. RD DISK DRIVE IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when the built in hard disk needs to be formatted THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted HARD DISK DRIVE IS FULL Appears when the built in hard disk is full and recording is not possible MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not possible HDD ERROR MEMORY CARD ERROR REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when some errors occured with the recording media CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt recording when the write protection tab on the SD card is set to the LOCK position pg 20 NO VIDEO FILES STORED Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video playback KAN MasterPage Menu Right REFERENCES En 55 NO IMAGE FILES STORED Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still image playback CLOSE COVER Appears when the SD card cover is opened during file copy move operation pg 41 NO MEMORY CARD Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file copy move operation pg 41 NO SUPPORTED FILES Appears when there is no JPEG still image files to be copied or moved in recording media pg 41 NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy move operation MEMORY CARD ERROR REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognise the loa
28. Specifications GZ MGS50E EK GZ MG40E EK F 1 2 to 2 8 f 3 0 mm to 45 mm 15 1 power Camera zoom lens GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK For general F 1 8 to 8 2 f 2 2 mm to 50 mm 25 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter GZ MG50E EK GZ MG40E EK Power supply DC 11 V Using AC adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption gom GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK Approx 5 5 W 227 mm Approx 6 8 W Maximum when charging a LCD monitor battery 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active Dimensions W x H x D matrix system 80 mm x 55 mm x 118 mm n Speaker Weight Monaural Approx 330 g LED light without battery lens cap and strap Approx 400 g incl battery lens cap and strap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 4 5 1 330 000 pixels CCD Within 2 m recommended shooting distance E e 2 e Z MSE3PAL book Page 61 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM For video audio Format SD VIDEO Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Signal format PAL standard Recording mode video ULTRA FINE 720 x 576 pixels 8 5 Mbps CBR FINE 720 x 576 pixels 5 5 Mbps CBR NORMAL 720 x 576 pixels 4 2 Mbps VBR ECONOMY 352 x 288 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 For still
29. TE The on screen display cannot be turned off during playback of play list ADVANCED OPERATIONS e IN MasterPage Body_Left MSE3PAL book Page 44 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 44 en MANAGING FILES Add Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name You can edit existing play lists by adding or deleting files 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to sag 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press a v to select PLAY LIST then press gt II 5 Press A v to select EDIT then press Pil 6 Press a v to select the play list you want to edit then press gt II To add or delete files follow the steps 7 to 12 in Creating Play List pg 42 or 1 to 2 in To delete the added file from the play list lt pg 43 The default name of play list is its creation date and time You can change the name on the keyboard screen as you like 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to j g 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select PLAY LIST then press I 5 Press to select RENAME then press gt II The table of play lists appears 6 Press 1 to select a play list whose name you want to change e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing v pg 25 e The thumbnail appears on the upper right side 7 Press PII The keyboard screen appears 8 Press A v lt gt to select the desired letter th
30. TED CY Indications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording only During both Video and Still Image Recording T T il 9 fin RS U 0h56m 1 ii EOD OF We REC 7 om 200x wW ee 3 6 i Ot Ba Mode Indicator gt pg 17 L TI I wee Wide Mode Indicator pg 50 27 11 30 Wind Cut Indicator 17 pg 50 7 855 3 run 9 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N BENE normal E economy lt pg 50 Manual Mode Indicator r pg 17 Remaining Time lt pg 22 62 Tele Macro Mode Indicator lt pg 50 Counter c pg 49 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 23 50 REC Appears during recording Zoom Indicator r pg 23 50 pg 22 Iris Lock Indicator lt gt pg 31 32 9I Appears during record standby mode Effect Mode Indicator 17 pg 36 pg 22 Brightness Control Indicator r pg 19 49 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS Indicator Battery Indicator pg 55 pg 50 Date Time c pg 49 x Selected Medium Indicator lt pg 21 49 During Still Image Recording only Drop Detection Indicator lt pg 21 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator T pg 33 White Balance Indicator pg 34 26W FINE 10 LO Program AE Mode Indicator lt gt pg 36 PHOTO LM Shutter Speed lt pg 35 L amp ixi Nightscope Indicator L
31. a the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camera pg 24 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 48 49 Counter Set SCENE COUNTER to ON or OFF pg 48 49 Pressing INFO ca button also turns on off the displays Dubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder The following explains how to dub to a VCR When dubbing to a DVD recorder refer to its instruction manual 1 Perform steps 1 to 6 above 2 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 3 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camera e MasterPage Basic_Right Zs MSE3PAL _04Basic fm Page 27 Tuesday June 14 2005 2 40 PM VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK en 27 Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions The full function remote control unit can operate this camera from a distance as well as the basic operations playback stop pause fast forward and rewind of your VCR Installing the Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 1 Pull out the battery holder by pushing the lock tab Lock ta 2 inser te banen in ne cee ea ZOOM TM Buttons older and be sure to have the mark visible Zoom In Out c pg 23 3 Slide the hol
32. ady been recorded e MultiMediaCards are not supported e For video recording use a high speed SD memory card at least 10 MB s sil Approximate recording time for video The numbers indicate minutes e Built in hard disk Quality GZ MGSOE EK GZ MG30E EK GZ MG40E EK GZ MG20E EK ULTRA FINE 30 60 FINE 45 90 NORMAL 60 120 ECONOMY 150 300 e SD card Quality 128 256 52 Ge ULTRAFINE 2 4 8 16 FINE 3 6 12 24 NORMAL 4 7 15 81 Economy 10 21 43 86 MSE3PAL book Page 63 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM IC Approximate number of storable images for still image e Built in hard disk Image size GZ MG40E EK GZ MG30E EK quality GZ MGAOE EK GZ MG20E EK Erud 9999 9999 CIT TR osos 1024 x 768 3285 e 1024 x 768 STANDARD 5675 E 1152 x 864 EINE 2230 1152 x 864 STANDARD 3670 For GZ MG50E EK GZ MG40E EK only MasterPage Menu Right REFERENCES en 63 e SD card Image size 128 256 512 1GB quality MB MB MB Ed 480 780 1555 3140 6040 NERD 1115 2225 4490 8635 oo 210 420 845 1630 Se oo res wes eres sex 864 140 280 570 1095 sees 7 ass wo 7 For GZ MG50E EK GZ MG40E EK only N A AC Adapter 0 0 0 0 cece nana nenena nee een nenen 16 B Backlight Compensation sssee
33. after MPG is displayed e The fast forward rewind slow frame by frame playback and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the EXTMOV folder When you delete the files in the EXTMOV folder perform on the PC NOTES The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV lt pg 26 At the junctions between scenes the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted However this is not a malfunction To join scenes without distortion load the video files into the PC and use the provided software to combine the files When the combined file is used to record a DVD it will have the same joints without distortion between scenes as a commercial DVD Refer to How To Create DVDs simply of software installation and USB connection guide for more about DVD creation e The date and counter can be displayed during playback pg 49 e When the camera heats up the indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the camera power and then wait until the camera cools down pg 56 When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker e e IN MasterPage Basic_Right MSE3PAL _04Basic fm Page 25 Tuesday June 14 2005 2 40 PM How to Use the Scroll Bar VIDEO RECORDING 8 PLAYBACK en 25 Playback Zoom You can use the
34. age appears In this case connect the AC adapter 6 Press A V to select EXECUTE then press gt II To cancel cleanup select CANCEL then press Pil 7 When cleanup is finished CLEANING UP COMPLETED appears Press I to complete the operation t may take for a while until cleanup is completed CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during cleanup xn VA ou MSE3PAL book Page 41 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM Copying Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image files between the built in hard disk HDD and SD card using the on screen display Before proceeding to following steps Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot e Make sure that enough free space is left in the copy move destination medium 1 Set the power switch to gt or ej 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A V to select REC MEDIA SETTING then press Il 4 Press a v to select COPY MOVE then press gt II 5 Press v to select COPY or MOVE then press gt II COPY Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium MOVE Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files except read only files in the source medium 6 Press lt gt to select the direction of copy move then press w HDD gt SD or SD gt HDD MANAGING FILES
35. alance Adjustment 1 Select MWB in WB menu c pg 34 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press and hold PIE until NEA indicator begins blinking then stops blinking NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust with manual focusing pg 33 e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery is removed White paper E MasterPage Menu_Right MSE3PAL book Page 35 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM Shutter Speed You can set the shutter speed manually A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion 1 Select S SP in the MSET menu tz pg 32 21 AUTO is selected press 3 Press lt gt to select the desired shutter speed The shutter speed is displayed You can select the shutter speed from the followings If you cannot change the value press P Il The shutter speed is fixed
36. as used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times NA MSE3PAL book Page 17 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM i Operation Mode To turn on the camera set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e The power charge lamp turns on To turn off the camera set the power switch to OFF Power Switch Lock Button LCD Monitor 300 Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power and MODE switches and gt button 1 Power Switch Position Set the power switch for recording eJ or playback while pressing down the lock button Power Switch Power Off Playback Recording GETTING STARTED en 17 2 Recording Playback Mode Select the recording playback mode using the MODE switch wii Video mode pg 22 24 a Still image mode pg 28 29 3 Auto Manual Mode Press and hold gt M m to switch to the manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator M appears on the LCD monitor Auto mode You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual mode Manual recording is possible by setting various functions pg 31 37 To return to the auto recording mode Press gt M M again 4 Power Linked Operation MasterPage Start Right GETTING STARTED When the power switch
37. ase purchase a new one e Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA VF7 battery charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camera e After 5 minutes has elapsed in record standby mode the camera will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera GETTING STARTED en 15 Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack Recording time BN VF707U 45 min BN VF714U 1 hr 35 min BN VF733U 3 hr 45 min Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or record standby mode is engaged repeatedly Playback mode is engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned recording time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camera s power is turned off Failure to do So can result in a camera malfunction e If the camera is a subject to electrostatic discharge turn the power off before using it again GETTING STARTED e e MasterPage Body Left MSE3PAL book Page 16 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 16 en GETTING STARTE
38. at 1 2 second This enables shooting with little light in dim locations The gxj indicator appears NIGHTSCOPE 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 25 Slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of flowing motion The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50 second Black bands that 1 50 usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120 second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 120 Fast shutter speed allows fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well by amp SPORTS mode in Program AE pg 36 Not available for still image recording 4 Press PII The setting is completed 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 RECORDING FEATURES en 35 To change the shutter speed Press II then select the shutter speed by pressing lt gt and press gt II To return to automatic shutter speed Select AUTO in step 4 NOTES e It is recommended to use a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed The shutter speed can be set separately in video and still image ADVANCED OPERATIONS e MSE3PAL book Page 36 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 36 En RECORDING FEATURES Program AE Effect MasterPage Body_Left You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting si
39. at the card pg 20 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognise whether or not the SD card is installed You can format initialise the built in hard disk HDD or SD cards You have to format the newly purchased SD cards with this camera before using them This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased pg 38 1 Set the power switch to or e 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A v to select REC MEDIA SETTING then press Il Bj CAMERA SETTING X Basic SETTING erec MEDIA SETTING LAY amp auauiry Tig WIDE MODE 4 Press A v to select FORMAT then press Pil 5 Press A v toselect HDD or SD then press Il 6 Press a v to select EXECUTE then press Il To cancel the formatting select CANCEL then press PII CAUTION Do not remove the SD card or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during format Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format If the recording medium becomes corrupted format it again NOTE Do not format the recording medium on the PC Make sure to format the recording medium on the
40. atures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C pg 58 The data process is too slow after the power is switched on or the mode is changed There is a large number of still images approx 1 000 or more stored in the recording medium gt Copy the stored files to a PC and delete them from the recording medium SET DATE TIME appears The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged The previously set date time is erased gt Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery Then set the date time lt pg 18 Files cannot be deleted e Files are protected gt Remove protection from the files and delete them pg 38 50 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the Screen e This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated this can be avoided pg 50 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor c pg 9 19 49 When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright sp
41. bs identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking id 4 gt and 9 Press lt to focus on a further subject amp e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ad or will blink E Focusing on a further Focusing on a nearer subject subject ADVANCED OPERATIONS 73 e 34 en RECORDING FEATURES White Balance MSE3PAL book Page 34 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM The white balance is usually adjusted automatically for correctness of the colour reproduction under various lighting However you can also select the following modes according to the shooting situations 1 Select WB in the MSET menu lt pg 32 2 Press v to select the desired mode MZ MWB For adjusting the white balance manually depending on the light source zz Manual White Balance Adjustment pg 34 FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day 46 HALOGEN When a video light or similar type of lighting is used 3 Press gt II The setting is completed 4 Press w SET to close the MSET menu To return to automatic white balance Select AUTO in step 2 MasterPage Body_Left Manual White B
42. camera TF VIDEO MODE 8 IMAGE MODE Fd FORMAT B cLEANUP Ig copymove e e IN MasterPage Start_Right SA e MSE3PAL book Page 21 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM GETTING STARTED en 21 Selecting a Recording Medium f Drop Detection Select the recording medium before starting This function turns off the power automatically to recording or playback pg 48 49 prevent HDD damage when the camera is Example When recording still images to an SD accidentally dropped This function is set to on card at time of shipment E 1 Set the power switch to or ej To turn off this function g 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears Set DROP DETECTION to OFF pg 49 E 3 Press A V to select e5 REC MEDIA SETTING By CAMERA SETTING then press Pil Y Basic SETTING rec MEDIASETTING gt dhonan fgg WIDE MODE 4 Press A IN toselect IMAGE MODE then press gt II 5 Press A IN to select SD then press I 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen tat NO RESET TE VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE FORMAT cleanup Remaining Space on the Recording Media This enables you to check the remaining space on the recording media and the available recording time for each picture quality mode Before checking set the recording media that you want to check in REC MEDIA SETTING pg 48 49 Example When checking the HDD space 1 Set the power switch to gt
43. corded 2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start stop button The amp or indicator appears CONTINUOUS SHOOTING OFF Disables the function ON You can record still images continuously The indicator appears on the display pg 28 OFF The image in the dark will be recorded with no picture brightness adjustment ON The image in the dark will be brightened But the overall appearance may become grainy 8 CAMERA SETTING TELE MACRO The menu item of TELE MACRO is the same as in the description on page 50 Factory preset c DPOF Print Setting pg 46 DIRECT PRINT c Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer pg 47 EFFECT c Playback Effects pg 37 PROTECT DELETE The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as in the description on page 50 MENU SETTINGS VA dus MSE3PAL book Page 52 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 52 en REFERENCES l Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly To solve the problem follow the Instructions below at first gt f the problem is not solved reset the camera Refer to To reset the camera below gt If the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer E To reset the camera Press RESET using a piece of wire or other Such pointed ins
44. ded SD card Remove the card once and insert it again or replace with another card pg 20 FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER COPYING WANTED DATA The file system of the recording medium may have a problem It is recommended to copy the data for backup then format the medium pg 20 VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED RECOVER The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Press A v to select YES then press PII to recover the video management file If the desired video file is not displayed on the video index screen in spite of the file recovery the file is moved to the EXTMOV folder Press the recording start stop button on the index screen to display MPG and then select the desired file N CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE gt e A M5E3PAL book Page 56 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 56 en REFERENCES NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER The data cannot be recorded properly or the video management file is deleted or not found Video files have been moved to MPEG EXTMOV folder pg 22 PLAY LIST S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN REMAKE PLAY LIST AGAIN The management information of play list is broken Create the play list again pg 42 NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK The video files registered in
45. der back in until you hear a click Up Button Rotate Button clockwise lt pg 30 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window e Transmits the beam signal o i VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Beam Effective Area Skip Backward Button When using the remote Left Button control be sure to point it at Back Button PLAYLIST Button gt pg 42 START STOP Button O SNAPSHOT Button pg 28 6 INFO Button pg 38 Remote sensor Skip Forward Button the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m Use the remote control in front of the camera facing PLAY PAUSE Button toward the lens Right Button NOTE Next Button The transmitted beam may not be effective or may Down Button cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor Rotate Button counterclockwise pg 30 is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting INDEX Button DATE Button VA dus MSE3PAL _04Basic fm Page 28 Tuesday June 14 2005 2 40 PM MasterPage HeadingO Left 28 en STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK il Still Image Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button 1 Set the power switch to e 2 Set the MODE switch to i e The camera is programmed to record still images on the built in hard disk by the factory preset To switch the recording medium see pages 21 48 and 49
46. during protection If the recording medium becomes If you press qj during recording mode the file corrupted format it pg 20 recorded most recently will be deleted However if the recording mode video or still image is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file Deleting on the Menu Screen 1 Set the power switch to J 2 Select the file type video or still image using the MODE switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press to select DELETE then press Pil To delete the currently displayed file 5 Press A v to select CURRENT then press gt II 6 Press A V to select EXECUTE then press gt II You can select the previous or next file by pressing SL ADVANCED OPERATIONS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE e ni e MasterPage Body_Left MSE3PAL book Page 40 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 40 en MANAGING FILES To delete by selecting multiple files 5 Press to select FILE SELECT then press I e The index screen appears 6 Press l I I to select the file you want to delete then press Il To select other files repeat step 6 The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing 7w pg 25 30 If you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 7 Press MENU 8 Press A v to select EXE
47. e e GZ MG50E EK MSE3PAL book Page Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ MG40E EK GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK STEREO CREATOR INSTRUCTIONS e MasterPage Cover ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 7 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31 MENU SETTINGS 48 REFERENCES 52 To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 48 LYT1472 001A EN Cs VA 6 Z MSE3PAL book Page2 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 2 EN MasterPage Body Left Major Features of this Camera Built in Hard Disk This hard disk camera records images to a large built in hard disk drive HDD instead of a DV tape like conventional video cameras This enables extended hours of high resolution MPEG2 video recording Various Recording Modes You can select the most suitable recording mode for picture quality image size recording time and computer environment pg 62 Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations Playlist playback effects and other functions are also available for enjoying many different types of playback PLAYLIST CONTENTS ALL SCENES 01 10 11 2005 11 30 0215 i 1 0 03 25 11 00 Editing Files on your PC USB 2 0 enables the smooth
48. e towards W to select the Scroll bar on the index Screen 2 Press a v to display the next or previous page e f you press and hold A v the high speed search starts pages 21 48 and 49 3 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in e The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area 4 Press A v lt gt to move to the magnified area you want to view zx If you find the desired file slide the zoom lever 5 To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W towards T then select the file e When the zoom is set all the way to W wide angle side sliding the zoom lever to W switches Date Index Screen the display to the index screen r pg 29 You can also find the desired file by the date Deleting Still Image Files index screen The files are sorted according to their recorded date Press TJ then press A v to select i EXECUTE and press 1l 1 Perform step T in Index Screen of Still Image io can ae the desired file to be deleted by Files pg 29 to dispaly the index screen pressing lt gt 2 Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the eTo delete multiple files at once see page 39 scroll bar on the index screen 3 Slide the zoom lever to W again The date DATE INDEX 07 index screen appears as 4 Press A V to select 7 the desired date The still o image f
49. e files are saved to 2 Set the MODE switch to s the EXTMOV folder To play back these files see e The camera is programmed to record videos on e oa files in tie JEXTMOV folder the built in hard disk by the factory preset To pg e There may be differences in the brightness Switch the recording medium see pages 21 48 between the recorded video and still image even Power Switch and 49 3 Koe 4 if the same subject is shot To change the picture quality see pages 48 and e Video file names are assigned as sequential 50 hexadecimal numbers To turn the operation sounds off see page 48 3 Press the recording start stop button to start e For approximate recording time see page 62 recording Approximate remaining time for recording appears on U 0h56m the display 4 To stop recording press the recording start stop button again To use the light see page 31 e REC e e IN MasterPage Basic_Right MSE3PAL book Page 23 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM Zooming Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle shooting You can zoom in up to 15x by using the optical zoom To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T telephoto To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W wide angle W Wide angle T Telephoto Digital zoom zone 15x Optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio e The further you slide the zoom lever t
50. eeees 31 Battery Pack 14 Brightness 19 Brightness Control C Changing The Menu Settings 48 51 Charging The Battery Pack cece eee 14 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium 40 49 Connection to a TV or VCR 26 Continuous Shooting 28 Copying Moving Still Image Files 41 49 D Datta Battery 6 san ask a anana ak agak AE AKE ga a AB ga Bira pah Date Index Screen m Date Time Settings Deleting Files Demonstration Mode Digital Image Stabiliser DIS Direct Printing DPOF Print Setting Digital Print Order Format Drop Detection A KAN NANDA AE a DUubbifigi asana aan aas Aas EO echar eter rein E E E fG CE retener odes E SKA BAHAN KAG KAN 36 37 F cds nci M 38 Formatting a Recording Medium 20 49 G Gain UP 50 Image Rotation Image Size INGOX SCOOM sn isan akan aaa aaa GAN Sk AANE EKA L Language Setting ascen circo ponere 18 49 LCD Monitor dee 9 12 58 LED Light 31 Manual Exposure eennenn 32 33 Manual Focus vd MSET Menu 0 Operation Sound eee anna enena nenen 48 P Picture Quality csse 50 51 Play List i2 eene Power Linked Operation Program AE Protecting Files R Remote Contfol 1 sada a
51. en press gt II e Repeat this process to complete the name e You can change the character types capital letters small letters or marks by selecting A a Q e To correct a letter select or gt and press gt II to move the cursor to the letter then select CLEAR and press 1l 9 Press A INI Kl to select then press gt il To cancel the setting select CANCEL then press Il MasterPage Menu_Right MSE3PAL book Page 45 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM MANAGING FILES en 45 e Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List You can delete unnecessary play lists Dubbing to an external device using a play list is T Set the power switch to Toss 2 Set the MODE switch t Connect the camera and your VCR with the 3 E NEN i M S AV cable pg 26 ress The menu screen appears A ere 2 Set the VCR to VIDEO AUXILIARY input and Press A v to select PLAY LIST then engage the recording standby mode press PII e For details how to set VIDEO AUXILARY input 5 Press A v to select DELETE then press refer to VCR instructions gt Il The table of play lists appears 3 Set the power switch to gt 6 Press A v to select a play list you want to 4 Set the MODE switch to delete e The thumbnail appears on the upper right side 9 Press MENU The menu screen appears e To delete all play lists at once select DELETE 6 Press A V to select PLAY LIST then ALL press Il 7 Press I 7 Press A
52. ering area frame gt appears at the centre 4 Press lt gt to select the desired spot metering area frame 5 Press gt II The setting is completed To lock the exposure After step 4 press and hold PII for over 2 seconds The ll indicator appears To cancel spot exposure control Press A EM once so that the indicator disappears NOTES e Spot exposure control may not be possible when some other functions are activated Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained When shooting with insufficient light at night the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting Press LIGHT to turn the light on and display one of the following indicators 3 The light remains always on regardless of the surrounding conditions 33A The light turns on automatically when there is insufficient light To turn off the light Press LIGHT repaetedly so that 33 23A indicator disappears NOTE When using the light the shutter speed is fixed at the low speed In such a case it is recommended to use a tripod MasterPage Menu HeadingO Right VA e MSE3PAL book Page31 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM ADVANCED OPERATIONS VA Ora MSE3PAL book Page32 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 32 en RECORDING FEATURES Manual Settings in MSET Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus How to Select a Menu Item 1 Set the po
53. he mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as Such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow e
54. he quicker the zoom action Zoom magnification over 15x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 700x Set ZOOM to 60X or 700X lt pg 50 For GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK optical zoom can go up to 25x digital zoom up to 800x and ZOOM can be set to 100X or 800X VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK en 23 NOTES e The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 33 then zoom in or out during recording During digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set TELE MACRO to ON pg 50 Deleting Files If you press j during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted pg 39 However if the recording mode video or still image is switched or the power is turned off and
55. hop where you purchased the product Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Business users If you wish to dispose of this product please visit our web page www jvc europe com to obtain information about the take back of the product Other Countries outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of this product please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment equipment fire or electric shock may be caused When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on t
56. iles recorded on that date will be displayed 5 To display the next or previous file select the scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W and press A v Image Rotation You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise 1 Set the power switch to 2 Set the MODE switch to i e A still image is displayed To switch the medium to be played back see pages 21 48 and 49 3 Press w to rotate 90 clockwise e Each time you press w the image rotates clockwise 90 180 270 0 4 Press to rotate 90 counterclockwise Each time you press A the image rotates counterclockwise 270 180 90 0 l Backlight Compensation dn RECORDING FEATURES en 31 LED Light un Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure 1 Set the power switch to 6 2 Press and hold gt m m so that is displayed 3 Press A ES once so that the indicator appears To cancel backlight compensation Press A Af twice so that the E indicator disappears l Spot Exposure Control He Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas 1 Set the power switch to 9 2 Press and hold gt BD so that M is displayed 3 Press A ES twice so that the indicator appears e The spot met
57. image Format JPEG Image size GZ MG50E EK GZ MG40E EK 3 modes 1152 x 864 1024 x 768 640 x 480 GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK Only 1 mode 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD MasterPage Menu_Right REFERENCES en 61 For connectors AV S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue stereo USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 Vo 1A Remote Control e e e e e e Design and specifications subject to change without notice N e gt MasterPage Body_Left MSE3PAL book Page 62 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 62 en REFERENCES Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images The number increases or decreases depending on the conditions such as image size and or picture quality The first column in the table indicates the conditions ll Compatible recording media The following SD cards have been guaranteed to work with this camera Others are not guaranteed to work so buy such products with caution SD memory cards By Panasonic TOSHIBA pai still image only and SanDisk e If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has alre
58. ing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e If a recording medium is in the camera demonstration will not take place even if it set to ON e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camera power is turned off OPERATION OFF Turns off operation sound BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed VA 6 Z MSE3PAL book Page 49 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM REMOTE OFF Makes the camera not to receive the signal from the remote control ON Enables the operation with the remote control DROP DETECTION OFF Disables the function ON Turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped ef REC MEDIA SETTING Media selection can be set for each VIDEO MODE HDD SD recording and playback mode video HDD SD mai or still image 6 HDD The built in hard disk is selected as a recording medium SD SD card is selected as a recording medium FORMAT HDD SD You can format initialise the built in hard disk or SD cards lt pg 20 HDD SD Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use To regain the speed execute cleanu
59. is set to e you can also turn on off the camera by opening closing the LCD monitor L N MSE3PAL book Page 18 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 18 en GETTING STARTED I Language Setting i Date Time Settings MasterPage Body_Left The language on the display can be changed pg 48 49 1 Set the power switch to or e 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A V to select DISPLAY then X Basic SETTING 8 REC MEDIA SETTING press Il oispiay s QUALITY fgg WIDE MODE Bi WIND CUT 4 Press A v to select LANGUAGE then press Il 5 Press A v to select the desired language then press Pil 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen A DATE TIME H SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE E clock ADJUST Xd BRIGHT The recording start date time is recorded on the video still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO during playback pg 24 29 In addition you can find the desired file by the date index screen lt pg 30 1 Set the power switch to or e 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press A v to select DISPLAY then press Il 4 Press a v to select CLOCK ADJUST then press PII The day is highlighted 5 Press A v to input the day then press 1l Repeat to input the month year hour and minute 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Y BASI
60. le Press gt Eu Slide Show 2 to display the next file E To turn on off the date time display Index Screen of Still Image Files Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF You can view multiple files stored in a recording pg 48 49 aq medium at a time This browsing capability To turn on off the on screen display To makes it easy to locate a particular file you want check the file information lt pg 38 1 Slide the zoom lever Press INFO ca repeatedly to W when a recorded NOTES image is displayed e Images shot and stored on the recording media e The display switches to with another device may not be played back the index screen correctly 2 Press A V lt gt to You can zoom in out or rotate still images move the frame to the for pg 30 desired file 3 Press PII The selected file is displayed gt 4 MasterPage Body_Left Zs MSE3PAL _04Basic fm Page 30 Tuesday June 14 2005 2 40 PM 30 en STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK How to Use the Scroll Bar Playback Zoom You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index You can magnify the playback image up to 5x screen to find the desired files quickly The scroll T set the power switch to bar is useful when deleting files gt pg 39 oe ES setting DPOF c pg 46 etc 2 Set the MODE switch to 9 1 e A still image is displayed Slide the zoom lever Scroll bar e To switch the medium to be played back se
61. lectrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock e NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry Before Using this Camera This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD VIDEO format Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC It is recommended to copy it from your PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Bring your camera together with the SD Memory Card When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service centre be sure to bring your camera together with the SD Memory Card If one of them is not included
62. ly recorded make will be stored in the new folder It is video files convenient to separate the new files from T Setthe power switch to gt previously recorded files 1 Set the power switch to gt or e 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press v to select REC MEDIA press Pll SETTING then press 1l 5 P Iv t lect EDIT th ress O sele n pres 4 Press A v to select NO RESET then py Y o oec las ais press gt II 6 Press A V to select NEW LIST then 5 Press v to select the file type video or press P Il still image then press P I 7 Ivi i ress O SCIO 6 Press A N to select EXECUTE then phe ds 2 Set the MODE switch to gg 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select PLAY LIST then upward or downward the press Pil thumbnail images of 7 Press I recorded files and select The new folder such as 101JVCSO will be a file to be added to a made and the file number will start again from the play list new number such as PIC 0001 JPG e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom Thumbnail images of lever and pressing A recorded files v pg 25 8 Press gt I The frame for selecting an inserting point appears 9 Press a v to scroll upward or downward the thumbnail of images in a play list and select a position where you want to insert the selected file The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing v
63. ng pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the recording medium with water Do not use replace or store the recording medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting playback or when otherwise accessing the recording medium Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your PC JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage e A malfunction may cause the recording medium to fail to operate properly JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents LCD Monitor e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO 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 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camera the surface around the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Cs eb Main Unit MSE3PAL book Page
64. normal playback press P Il Slow motion playback While playback is paused press and hold lt or gt for over 2 seconds e To stop slow motion playback press Il You can magnify the playback image up to 5x 1 During normal playback at the point you want to zoom in press II to pause playback 2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in The full view of the image is displayed in the small Screen on the lower right side The mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area 3 Press A v lt gt to move to the magnified area you want to view 4 To zoom out slide the zoom lever towards W When the zoom is set all the way to W wide angle side sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen lt pg 25 Deleting Video Files Press ij then press A v to select EXECUTE and press 1l e You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing lt gt To delete multiple files at once see page 39 sidi VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK VA us MSE3PAL _04Basic fm Page 26 Tuesday June 14 2005 2 40 PM 26 en VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK fl Connecting to a TV or VCR To S connector Open the cover To AV connector S Cable optional AV Cable provided I Lady ps pte i I Y C CVBS Video Out Select i Cable Adapter Switch 1 To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN O Red to AUDIO R IN Yello
65. o protect other files repeat step 6 e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing A w pg 25 30 e If you slide the zoom lever towards T the preview screen is displayed Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen 7 Press MENU 8 Press A v to select QUIT then press gt il e The selected files are protected To release protection select the protected file in step 6 MasterPage Menu_Right e MSE3PAL book Page 39 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM MANAGING FILES en 39 To protect all files D ti Fil B Press A v to select PROTECT ALL then cleting Files un A Pil You can delete unnecessary files Press A w to select EXECUTE then press PII l Deleting by the t Button S Almos are protected 1 Set the power switch to To release protection of all files P 2 Select the file type video or still image using 5 Select CANCEL ALL then press Il the MODE switch 6 Press A v to select EXECUTE then 3 Press lt gt to display the desired file press Il then press You can also select the file on the index screen CAUTION c7 pg 25 29 Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power 4 Press A v to select EXECUTE then during protection Also be sure to use the provided press Il AC adapter as the recording medium may be NOTE corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
66. of the core filter GETTING STARTED Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core Filter e Wind the cable so that it is not slack 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camera WA e nih NS 3p d MSE3PAL book Page 10 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 10 en GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION Be careful not to cover Bid W E and E during shooting Be careful not to cover Ki during playback oe Y ae NS MasterPage Start Right MSE3PAL book Page 11 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM GETTING STARTED en 11 es Controls Indicators Mode Switch MODE c pg 17 1 Power Charge Lamp POWER CHARGE Q Light Button LIGHT pg 31 pg 14 17 a Information Button INFO ca pg 38 22 Access Lamp ACCESS Lights up or blinks H Play Pause Button gt H pg 24 29 when you access to any files Do not turn off lt Forward Search Button gt gt P lt pg 25 the power or remove the battery pack AC i Right Button gt Auto Manual Mode Switch adapter while accessing to
67. ommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES e The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e MasterPage Safty_Right MSE3PAL book Page 5 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM en 5 Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European Union This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end of life L 3 Instead the product Attention should be handed over to This symbol is only the applicable collection Valid in the European point for the recycling of Union electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation By disposing of this product correctly you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more information about collection point and recycling of this product please contact your local municipal office your household waste disposal service or the s
68. on again after recording you cannot delete the file i VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK eo IN VA dus MSE3PAL book Page 24 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 24 en VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Video Playback Power Switch Speaker lt v 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to sid e The index screen for videos appears The image on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting To switch the medium to be played back see pages 21 48 and 49 3 Press A v lt to select the video file you want to play back 4 Press PII to start playback 5 To pause playback press I again To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is paused To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume or towards W to turn down the volume To turn on off the date display Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF pg 48 49 To turn on off the on screen display Press INFO ca repeatedly To check the file information Press INFO ca when playback is paused pg 38 MasterPage Body_Left To play back files in the EXTMOV folder If the data cannot be recorded properly the video files are saved to the EXTMOV folder pg 22 To play back the files in the EXTMOV folder press the recording start stop button while the index screen is displayed in step 2 and then proceed to step 3
69. op of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this 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 L WW Z MasterPage Safty Left MSE3PAL book Page 6 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 6 EN SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw t
70. or AUTO automatic exposure For still image recording 2 0 to 2 0 EV 4 Press gt II The setting is completed 5 Press v MSET to close the MSET menu To lock the exposure After step 5 press and hold Ill for over 2 seconds The i indicator appears NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure at the same time when P AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW t pg 36 or with backlight compensation pg 31 e If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to ON pg 50 MasterPage Menu_Right MSE3PAL book Page 33 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM RECORDING FEATURES en 33 Manual Focus To return to automatic focus Select AUTO in step 2 The camera s Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close up to Manual focus is recommended in situations infinity However the correct focus may not be listed below obtained depending on the shooting condition When two subjects overlap in the same scene In this case use the manual focus mode e E niet low trast dif e When the subject has no contrast difference 1 select AF in the MSET menu pg 32 in brightness and darkness such as a flat 2 If AUTO is selected press A then press one colour wall or a clear blue sky gt il e When a dark object is barely visible in the 3 Press gt to focus on a nearer subject display oo ad gt 8 e When the scene contains minute patterns or i
71. or Le 2 Press INFO ca The MAX RECORDING TIME 7h30 m Ul screen appears Ec Displayed picture 22h 30 miN quality mode asno ml U ULTRA FINE E FINE N NORMAL E ECONOMY For details on the picture quality see page 50 To return to the normal screen Press INFO ca repeatedly Y e p d MasterPage HeadingO Left VA dus MSE3PAL book Page 22 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 22 en VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Video Recording NOTES e f the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback video or still image for 5 minutes when using the battery pack the camera is turned off automatically to conserve power To turn the camera on again set the power Lock Button switch to OFF then to or e When using the AC adapter the camera enters the sleep mode Zoom Lever the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off To cancel the sleep mode perform any operation such as zooming e When the camera heats up the 6REC indicator flashes If the camera continues to heat up shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the camera power and then wait until the camera cools down Recording Start Stop pg 56 Button e If data cannot be recorded or saved properly the video files are not saved to the SD VIDEO folder 1 Set the power switch to e for regular video Instead th
72. ots appear all over the LCD monitor e The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the picture This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The SD card cannot be removed from the camera gt Push in the SD card a few more times pg 20 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 19 49 em NA MSE3PAL book Page 55 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen twa Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level waa nga 9 a I High Exhausted e As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set pg 18 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt pg 18 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power switch set to e if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot lt pg 20 HA
73. p periodically pg 40 COPY MOVE COPY MOVE You can copy or move still image files between the built in hard disk and SD card pg 41 NO RESET VIDEO IMAGE By resetting the file number name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder lt pg 42 KAN MasterPage Menu_Right MENU SETTINGS en 49 G DISPLAY BRIGHT When this item is selected the brightness control indicator appears Adjust the brightness of the display using lt gt then press I pg 19 DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases When the power switch is set from OFF to e When playback starts When the date is changed during playback ON The date time is always displayed NOTES Only the date is displayed for the video playback You can set to different setting for each mode video recording playback and still image recording playback SCENE COUNTER OFF Disables the function ON Displays the counter during video mode ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS The language setting can be changed pg 18 CLOCK ADJUST c Date Time Settings pg 18 MENU SETTINGS MasterPage Body_Left VA Z MSE3PAL book Page 50 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 50 en MENU SETTINGS Video Recording Menus NOTES Accurate s
74. r camera Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings Power Switch Lock Button INFO ca lt v gt 1 Select the operation mode For Recording Menus Set the power switch to e For Playback Menus Set the power switch to gt 2 Select sil video or if still image using the MODE switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item with A v and gt II To return to the normal screen press MENU e To display the operation guide press INFO ca when the menu screen is displayed The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu To remove the operation guide press INFO ca again Even if the menu item is displayed some item cannot be set depending on the selected mode video still image recording playback In this case sub menu cannot be accessed or setting cannot be changed Factory preset fj BASIC SETTING PRESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset CANCEL Returns to the menu screen without executing reset OFF Disables the function ON Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the display Demonstration starts in the following cases When the menu screen is closed after DEMO MODE is set to ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the power switch is set to 6 Perform
75. ra aaa trae aec nna Rund 27 Resetting The File Number e 42 49 S SCrOlll e E 25 30 SD Memory Card sssssseseeneeene 20 Self Timer x Shutter Speed Slide Show iii Slow Motion Playback eeen 25 Speaker Volume essssseeeenne 24 Spot Exposure Control 31 T ECCE o Tripod Mounting T Troubleshooting ayasa Kagarwa agan kaa Nagane ENE ni Saban Ww Warning Indications eeeeeenee 55 White Balance Wide Mode oe WIN Cut insa ARE Wipe or Fader Effects 000ranenananennnnennennne 37 Z ZOOMING ii entire epe 23 25 28 30 50 JVC 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited Printed in Japan EK 0705HOH AL VP e
76. rop when repeatedly making continuous shots Deleting Files If you press f during recording mode the file recorded most recently will be deleted pg 39 However if the recording mode video or still image is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording you cannot delete the file MasterPage Basic_Right SN 7 M5E3PAL 04Basic fm Page 29 Tuesday June 14 2005 2 40 PM STILL IMAGE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK en 29 i Still Image Playback Slide Show You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically Power Switch T Set the power switch to P 2 Set the MODE switch to e A still image is displayed MODE To switch the medium to be played back see Zoom Lever pages 21 48 and 49 3 Press PII to start the slide show e f you press v during the slide show files are displayed in descending order f you press A during the slide show files are displayed in ascending order To end the slide show press Il again Lock Button e a To display the next To display the gt image previous image lt v H Normal Playback ox 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 5 M 9 100 0307 100 0308 2 Set the MODE switch to f LBS S A still image is displayed eo To switch the medium to be played back see pa 3 a pages 21 48 and 49 3 Press lt to display the previous fi
77. se P Forward High Speed Search 4 Reverse High Speed Search I gt Forward Slow Motion lt Ill Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed Counter c pg 49 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator c pg 55 Date lt gt pg 49 Selected Medium Indicator lt gt pg 21 49 Effect Mode Indicator lt gt pg 36 Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt gt pg 37 50 GETTING STARTED VA dus MSE3PAL book Page 14 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 14 en GETTING STARTED I Power This camera s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging the Battery Pack Power Charge Lamp Lock Button To DC connector WA Open the cover To AC outlet 2 AC Adapter ex AP V17E BATT Battery Pack Battery Pack Mount 1 Set the power switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount e If the battery mount cover is attached remove it by sliding BATT 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera 5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter AP V14E only 6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet The power charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started 7 When the power charge lamp
78. st e If you delete the original files the files also have been deleted from the play list MSE3PAL book Page 43 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM MasterPage Menu Right MANAGING FILES en 43 Playing Back Play List T By playing back the play list you can view your original video clips To create play list zr pg 42 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press A v to select PLAY LIST then press Il 5 Press A v to select PLAYLIST CONTENTS then press Il The table of play lists appears 6 Press v to select PLAYLIST CONTENTS a list you want to play NS back ALL SCENES The display format of kie date and time differs 0325 44 2005 11 00 depending on the country where this camera is sold The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing v pg 25 7 Press IM to start playback During playback of play list P mark appears on the top left corner of the screen e If you slide the zoom lever towards W while playback is paused the index screen for play list appears You can see the contents of the play list and select the desired scene To return to playback screen slide the zoom lever to T You can use various playback functions during playback lt gt pg 25 To stop playback press P Il To return to the normal playback mode select ALL SCENES in step 6 NO
79. t Light Indicator pg 31 p Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt gt pg 32 Backlight Compensation Indicator Mode Indicator r pg 17 pg 31 Q Focus Icon c pg 28 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator Image Size 1152 1152 x 864 1024 1024 x pg 31 768 640 640 x 480 lt pg 51 Not available for GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK Picture Quality FINE fine or STD standard pg 51 Remaining Number of Shots lt gt pg 63 i Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator pg 28 Shooting Icon r pg 28 Self Timer Recording Indicator pg 51 d e NS MasterPage Start Right MSE3PAL book Page 13 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM GETTING STARTED en 13 es During Video Playback During Still Image Playback ii DO 100 03071 2 doo P U x 60 1 55 23 Was 4 dE Les a 10 11 2005 OH Mode Indicator gt pg 17 Oam n Folder File Number Slide Show Playback Indicator pg 29 gmE 3 hga Battery Indicator c pg 55 Date Time pg 49 Hoo 10 11 2005 8 Selected Medium Indicator lt gt pg 21 49 Mode Indicator c pg 17 Play List Playback Indicator Appears when play list is played back r pg 43 Picture Quality U ultra fine F fine N normal E economy lt pg 50 Playback Mode c pg 24 gt Playback M Pau
80. tabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition In this case the Jj indicator blinks or goes out QUALITY Switch off this mode when recording with the Factory preset Select the desired picture quality camera on the tripod Mode Size pixels Bit rate By CAMERA SETTING In order of the quality u ULTRA FINE 720 x 576 8 5 Mbps FINE 720 x 576 5 5 Mbps GZ MG50E EK GZ MG40E EK NORMAL TE 15X Only optical zoom is available up to 15x N NOR 720 x 576 4 2 Mbps 60X Digital zoom is available up to 60x E ECONOMY 352x288 1 5 Mbps 700X Digital zoom is available up to 700x GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK 25X Only optical zoom is available up to 25x OFF Disables the function 100X Digital zoom is available up to 100x 16 9 WIDE For playback on TVs with an aspect 800X Digital zoom is available up to 800x ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The Ta indicator appears When using this mode refer to your OFF Disables the function wide screen TV s instruction manual During ON You can shoot a subject as large as playback recording on 4 3 TVs black bands may possible at a distance of approx 70 cm The a be inserted at the top and bottom of the screen indicator appears NOTES e The 16 9 WIDE mode cannot be used when using T ECONOMY mode fi Video Playback Menus The provided sof
81. tain optimum performance of the camera provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camera Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables GETTING STARTED Y e WA 3p d NS MasterPage Body Left MSE3PAL book Page 8 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 8 en GETTING STARTED Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Follow the illustration To protect the lens 1 Open the velcro strip attach the provided lens cap to the camera as 2 Thread the strap through the eyelet eae in the illustration 3 Fold it back and thread it through the strap 5 guide and the buckle NOTE To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 4 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet 5 Close the velcro strip To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera Place here during recording e nih Buckle Strap Guide WA MasterPage Start_Right SA e MSE3PAL book Page 9 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Attaching the Core Filter LCD Monitor Attach the core filters to the cables The core Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open filter reduces interference the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 1 Release the stoppers on both ends
82. the cause cannot be diagnosed and the repair cannot be made properly Also read Cautions on pages 57 to 59 e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories COMASCOT CSUCAPSULE MascotCapsule is 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 e MasterPage HeadingO Right SA e MSE3PAL book Page 7 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM GETTING STARTED E Provided Accessories e ni EN 7 D AC Adapter AP V14E or AP V17E Power Cord AP V14E only Battery Pack BN VF707U 2 pieces for GZ MG5OE EK Audio Video Cable Cable Adapter USB Cable Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Shoulder Strap See page 8 for attachment Lens Cap See page 8 for attachment 9 CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V730UE Lithium Battery CR 2025 for remote control unit Core Filter for Cables See page 9 for attachment Large x 1 Audio Video Cable Medium x 1 USB Cable Small x 2 AC Adapter s Cord A lithium battery is pre installed in the remote control unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the remote control unit remove the insulation sheet NOTES In order to main
83. trument The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically RESET Q If nothing happens set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply battery pack or AC adapter from the camera then put it back again MasterPage HeadingO Left Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC adapter securely lt pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 14 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 14 Recording Recording cannot be performed MEMORY CARD IS FULL appears gt Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files lt pg 20 39 e Recording medium is not selected properly gt Select the recording medium lt pg 21 48 49 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON pg 49 The LCD monitor indications blink Certain modes of program AE effect DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Digital zoom does not work e
84. tuations 1 Select PAE in the MSET menu cz pg 32 Press to select the desired mode amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural SPOTLIGHT The subject in the front is accentuated by blurring the background amp SPORTS Fast shutter speed allows fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly The shutter speed is set at 1 250 to 1 4000 second automatically amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow 3 Press gt II The setting is completed To turn off the program AE function Select OFF in step 2 You can add special effects to your recording images 1 Select EF in the MSET menu pg 32 Press A v to select the desired mode Ld SEPIA The image has a brownish tint like old photos B W MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like old movies amp CLASSIC FILM The image has an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames STROBE The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available for still image recording 3 Press PH The setting is completed 4 Press v SET to close the MSET menu To turn off the effect Select OFF in step 2 gt e MasterPage Menu HeadingO Right VA e MSE3PAL book Page 37 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM PLAYBACK FEATURES en 37 Wipe or Fader Effects s Playback Effects ua
85. ture is useful to print with a DPOF compatible printer or bring a recording r Lo select EAEGUTEl then medium to photo lab for print 4 Press MENU to finish the setting To confirm the DPOF setting 1 Display the DPOF menu screen c To print To print by selecting a still image 1 Set the power switch to gt 2 Set the MODE switch to e by selecting a still image 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears Press 4 v to select CHECK SETTINGS 4 Press v to select DPOF then press then press Il bil The DPOF menu screen appears 3 necessary change the number of prints for 5 Press a v to select SELECT IMAGES the desired file by following the steps 6 to 7 in then press 1l To print by selecting a still image 6 Press lvI amp I to 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu select the desired file To reset the DPOF setting then press Il The scroll bar can also 1 Display the DPOF menu screen c To print by selecting a still image be used with the zoom 2 Press A IN to select RESET then press lever and pressing v pg 30 e If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T the Pil preview screen of the still image is displayed 3 Press A v to select EXECUTE then 7 Press lt gt to select press Pil the number of prints 4 Press PII to finish the reset max 15 prints then press Il e To set print information for other images repeat
86. tware PowerDVD can automatically play back the image with an aspect Factory preset ratio of 16 9 PLAY LIST CONTENTS EDIT RENAME OFF Disables the function DELETE ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind You can create a play list and view your original The amp indicator appears video clips pg 42 45 WIPE FADER OFF The image in the dark will be recorded with r gt Wipe or Fader Effects c pg 37 no picture brightness adjustment ON The image in the dark will be brightened EFFECT But the overall appearance may become grainy Playback Effects gt pg 37 OFF Disables the function PROTECT ON Compensates for unstable images caused CURRENT FILE SELECT PROTECT ALL by camera shake particularly at high CANCEL ALL magnification The W indicator appears You can protect files from accidental erasure pg 38 DELETE CURRENT FILE SELECT DELETE ALL You can delete unnecessary files pg 39 p nik 2 e MSE3PAL book Page 51 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM Still Image Recording Menus MasterPage Menu_Right MENU SETTINGS en 51 Still Image Playback Menus Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD Select the desired image quality 1152 x 864 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Select the desired image size Not available for GZ MG30E EK GZ MG20E EK SELF TIMER OFF 2SEC 10SEC By setting the self timer a still image is re
87. v to select PLAYLIST 8 Press A v to select EXECUTE then CONTENTS then press II The table of play press PII The selected play list is deleted lists appears To cancel the setting select CANCEL then 8 Press A v to select a list you want to dub press PHI e The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom Original files are not deleted even if you delete the lever and pressing v pg 25 play list 9 Press gt Screen for dubbing appears 10 Press A IN to select START PLAYBACK then press BI Playback on the camera starts The black screen is displayed for 5 seconds at the beginning and the end of the play list playback To cancel the setting press w to select CANCEL then press Il 11 while the black screen is displayed for 5 seconds start recording on the VCR Refer to your VCR s instruction manual 127 stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR while the black screen is displayed for 5 seconds ADVANCED OPERATIONS a ad e MasterPage Body_Left VA e MSE3PAL book Page 46 Tuesday June 14 2005 1 40 PM 46 en MANAGING FILES To print all still images One print for each I DPOF Print Setting a 1 Display the DPOF menu screen r To print This camera is compatible with DPOF Digital by selecting a still image Print Order Format You can set which images 2 Press A v to select ALL1 then press to be printed and the number of prints with this Pil camera This fea
88. w to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors O Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable f your TV VCR has a SCART connector use the provided cable adapter Not required for watching still images only NOTES The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 16 MasterPage Body Left e Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses a video cable Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camera is turned on Playback on a TV 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camer
89. wer switch to e 2 Press and hold gt m m so that m displayed 3 Press vv SET The menu screen appears s 4 Press lt gt to select u a desired item from the MSET menu then press Pil AE AF WB SSP PAE EF AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF There are 6 items in the MSET menu AE Manual Exposure lt pg 32 AF Manual Focus pg 33 WB White Balance pg 34 S SP Shutter Speed pg 35 P AE Program AE lt pg 36 EF Effect lt pg 36 Step 5 and 6 below are example of the manual exposure setting 5 Press lt gt to select a setting then press gt Il The setting is completed 6 Press v MSET tO mowo close the MSET menu AE WB S SP PAE EF NOTE While recording is in progress S SP P AE and EF cannot be set even if w MSET is pressed MasterPage Body Left Manual Exposure Manual exposure is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Select AE in the MSET menu lt gt pg 32 2i AUTO is selected press A video mode only 3 To brighten the image press gt To darken the image press lt Adjustment range For video recording 6 to 6

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