JVC GZ-MG30EK Manual
JVC
Videokamera
GZ-MG30EK
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LYT1472-001C EN
ENGLISH
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GETTING STARTED 7
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 22
MENU SETTINGS 48
52
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌pg. 48)
REFERENCES
INSTRUCTIONS
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
& PLAYBACK 28
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
31
2 EN
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. (墌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.
Editing Files on your PC
USB 2.0 enables the
smooth 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
“Read this first!” and the software installation
and USB connection guide.)
Direct Printing
If your printer is
compatible with
PictBridge, still images
can be printed easily by
connecting the camera
with USB cable directly to the printer. (墌pg. 47)
Major Features of this Camera
ALL SCENES
01 10.11 2005 11:30
02 15.11 2005 23:00
03 25.11 2005 11:00
PLAYLIST CONTENTS
EN 3
GETTING STARTED 7
Provided Accessories ...................................... 7
Index .............................................................. 10
Power ............................................................. 14
Operation Mode ............................................. 17
Language Setting .......................................... 18
Date/Time Settings ........................................ 18
Brightness Adjustment of the Display ............ 19
Grip Adjustment ............................................. 19
Tripod Mounting ............................................. 19
Inserting/Removing an SD Card .................... 20
Formatting a Recording Medium ................... 20
Selecting a Recording Medium ...................... 21
Remaining Space on the Recording Media ... 21
Drop Detection ............................................... 21
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 22
Video Recording ............................................ 22
Zooming ..................................................... 23
Video Playback .............................................. 24
How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 25
Date Index Screen ..................................... 25
Various Playback Operations .................... 25
Playback Zoom .......................................... 25
Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR .................. 26
Playback on a TV ...................................... 26
Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder) ....... 26
Playback Using the Remote Control .............. 27
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 28
Still Image Recording ..................................... 28
Zooming ..................................................... 28
Continuous Shooting ................................. 28
Still Image Playback ...................................... 29
Slide Show ................................................. 29
Index Screen of Still Image Files ............... 29
How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 30
Date Index Screen ..................................... 30
Image Rotation .......................................... 30
Playback Zoom .......................................... 30
ADVANCED OPERATIONS 3
RECORDING FEATURES ..................................... 3
Backlight Compensation ................................ 31
Spot Exposure Control ................................... 31
LED Light ....................................................... 31
Manual Settings in MSET Menu .................... 32
How to Select a Menu Item ....................... 32
Manual Exposure ....................................... 32
Manual Focus ............................................ 33
White Balance ........................................... 34
Shutter Speed ............................................ 35
Program AE ............................................... 36
Effect ......................................................... 36
PLAYBACK FEATURES ....................................... 3
Wipe or Fader Effects .................................... 37
Playback Effects ............................................ 37
MANAGING FILES ............................................. 38
Viewing File Information ................................ 38
Protecting Files .............................................. 38
Deleting Files ................................................. 39
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ................. 40
Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................... 41
Resetting the File Number ............................. 42
Creating Play List ........................................... 42
Playing Back Play List ................................... 43
DPOF Print Setting ........................................ 46
Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer ......... 47
MENU SETTINGS 48
Changing the Menu Settings ......................... 48
Common Menus for All Modes ...................... 48
Video Recording Menus ................................ 50
Video Playback Menus .................................. 50
Still Image Recording Menus ......................... 51
Still Image Playback Menus ........................... 51
REFERENCES 52
Troubleshooting ............................................. 52
Warning Indications ....................................... 55
Cleaning the Camera ..................................... 57
Cautions ......................................................... 57
Specifications ................................................. 60
TERMS ............................................... Back cover
Contents
4 EN
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera.
Before use, please read the safety information
and precautions contained in the pages 4 – 6 to
ensure safe use of this product.
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 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:
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel.
● 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.
Blue to N (Neutral)
or Black
Brown to L (Live)
or Red
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage
to the unit, first
firmly insert the
small end of the
power cord into
the AC Adapter
until it is no
longer wobbly,
and then plug the larger end of the power cord
into an AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
● This camera is designed to be used with PAL-
type colour television signals. It cannot be used
for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor playback are possible anywhere.
● Use the JVC BN-VF707U battery pack and, to
recharge it or to supply power to the camera
from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-
voltage AC adapter. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
NOTES:
● The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
● The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
● The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
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.
EN 5
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE
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
the mains plug when making or changing
connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt
about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are
in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
Information for Users on Disposal of
Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates
that the electrical and
electronic equipment
should not be disposed
as general household
waste at its end-of-life.
Instead, the product
should be handed over to
the applicable collection
point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic
equipment for proper
treatment, recovery and
recycling in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will
help to conserve natural resources and will help
prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information
about collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local municipal
office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal
of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit
our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain
information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do
so in accordance with applicable national
legislation or other rules in your country for the
treatment of old electrical and electronic
equipment.
Attention:
This symbol is only
valid in the European
Union.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or
on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space
on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more
on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
6 EN
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment
and make sure that your family knows how to do
this. Special arrangements may need to be made
for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or
radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as
such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life
of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs
with wood screws — to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs
with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
● 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;
● NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe
than sorry!
Before Using this Camera
This camera records video in MPEG2 format
compliant with SD-VIDEO format.
Remember that this camera is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
Remember that this camera is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission is
prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a
show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Do not strike or shake the hard disk.
Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
Make a backup of important recorded data
Protect your important recorded data by copying the
files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your
PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
Refer to the software installation and USB
connection guide.
Important notes when requesting repair or
inspection
When the camera is repaired or inspected, data
may be erased, and the hard disk may be formatted.
Back up all data before requesting repair or
inspection.
If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card,
bring the card together with the camera.
When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your
dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your
camera together with the SD Memory Card. If one
of them is not included, the cause cannot be
diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.
Important notes for destroying and disposing of
camera
When formatting or erasing data using the camera
or PC functions, only the file administration
information is changed. The data is not completely
erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely
erase all of the data, we recommend either using
commercially available software that is specially
designed for that purpose, or by physically
destroying the camera with a hammer etc.
Also read “Cautions” on pages 57 to 59.
● Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
●
MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI
CORPORATION in Japan.
Copyright © 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.
EN 7
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
aAC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E
bPower Cord (AP-V14E only)
cBattery Pack BN-VF707U
dAudio/Video Cable
eUSB Cable (Refer to the software installation
and USB connection guide.)
fShoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment)
gLens Cap (See page 8 for attachment)
hCD-ROM
iRemote Control Unit RM-V730UE
jLithium Battery CR 2025* (for remote control
unit)
kCore Filter for Cables (See page 9 for
attachment)
Large-A (x 1): Audio/Video Cable
Large-B (x 2): USB/S-Video Cable
Small (x 1): DC Cord
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote
control unit at time of shipment (with insulation
sheet). To use the remote control unit, remove the
insulation sheet.
NOTES:
●In order to maintain optimum performance of the
camera, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one
core filter, the end that is closest to the filter
should be connected to the camera.
●Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
Provided Accessories
OR
8 EN GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.
1Open the velcro strip.
2Thread the strap through the eyelet.
3Fold it back and thread it through the strap
guide and the buckle.
●To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then
tighten the strap in the buckle.
4Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.
5Close the velcro strip.
Attaching the Lens Cap
To protect the lens,
attach the provided lens
cap to the camera as
shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is
on correctly, make sure the
cap is flush to the camera.
1
4
5
2
3
Strap Guide
Buckle
Eyelet
Place here during
recording.
GETTING STARTED EN 9
GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Core Filter
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core
filter reduces interference.
1Release the stoppers on both ends of the
core filter.
2Run the cable through the core filter, leaving
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug
and the core filter.
S-Video/Audio/Video/USB cable
Wind the cable once around the outside of the
core filter as shown in the illustration.
DC cord
Wind the cord twice around the outside of the
core filter as shown in the illustration.
●Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
NOTES:
●Take care not to damage the cable.
●When connecting a cable, attach the end with the
core filter to the camera.
LCD Monitor
Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270°.
Stopper
Wind once.
Core Filter (Large)
3 cm
Wind twice.
Core Filter (Small)
3 cm
S-Video/Audio/Video/
USB Cable DC Cord
10 EN GETTING STARTED
Index
A
TTENTION:
●Be careful not to cover b, , c d, and e during
shooting.
●Be careful not to cover Y during playback.
GETTING STARTED EN 11
GETTING STARTED
Controls
aMode Switch [MODE] (墌pg. 17)
bLight Button [LIGHT] (墌pg. 31)
cInformation Button [INFO/ ] (墌pg. 38)
dPlay/Pause Button [49] (墌pg. 24, 29)
eForward Search Button [ (
5
)] (墌pg. 25)/
Right Button [ ]/Auto/Manual Mode Switch
[ / ] (墌pg. 17)
fForward Skip Button [ ] (墌pg. 25)/Down
Button [ ]/Manual Set Button [ SET]
(墌pg. 32)
gReverse Search Button [ (
3
)] (墌pg. 25)/
Left Button [ ]
hMenu Button [MENU] (墌pg. 48)
iDelete Button [ ] (墌pg. 39)
jReverse Skip Button [ ] (墌pg. 25)/Up
Button [ ]/Backlight Compensation Button
[ ] (墌pg. 31)/Spot Exposure Control
Button (墌pg. 31)
kPower Switch [OFF, , ] (墌pg. 17)
lLock Button (墌pg. 17)
mLCD Lock Button
nZoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 23)
Speaker Volume Control (墌pg. 24)
oRecording Start/Stop Button (墌pg. 22, 28)
pBattery Release Button [BATT.] (墌pg. 14)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
QS-Video Output Connector [S] (墌pg. 26)
RAudio/Video Output Connector [AV]
SUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer
to the software installation and USB
connection guide.)
TDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg. 14)
Indicators
UPower/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]
(墌pg. 14, 17)
VAccess Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks
when you access to any files. Do not turn off
the power or remove the battery pack/AC
adapter while accessing to files during
recording or playback.)
Other Parts
WReset Hole [RESET] (墌pg. 52)
XLCD Monitor
YSpeaker (墌pg. 24)
aBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 14)
bRemote Sensor (墌pg. 27)
Camera Sensor
cLens
dLED Light (墌pg. 31)
eStereo Microphone
fShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌pg. 8)
gGrip Strap (墌pg. 19)
hSD Card Cover (墌pg. 20)
iStud Hole (墌pg. 19)
jTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 19)
GETTING STARTED EN 13
GETTING STARTED
During Video Playback
aMode Indicator (墌pg. 17)
bPlay List Playback Indicator (Appears when
play list is played back. 墌pg. 43)
cPicture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]
(normal), [E] (economy) (墌pg. 50)
dPlayback Mode (墌pg. 24)
U : Playback
9 : Pause
5
: Forward High-Speed Search
3
: Reverse High-Speed Search
9U : Forward Slow-Motion
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
eCounter (墌pg. 49)
fVolume Level Indicator
gBattery Indicator (墌pg. 55)
hDate (墌pg. 49)
iSelected Medium Indicator (墌pg. 21, 49)
jEffect Mode Indicator (墌pg. 36)
kWipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌pg. 37, 50)
During Still Image Playback
aMode Indicator (墌pg. 17)
bFolder/File Number
cSlide Show Playback Indicator (墌pg. 29)
dBattery Indicator (墌pg. 55)
eDate/Time (墌pg. 49)
fSelected Medium Indicator (墌pg. 21, 49)
NOTE:
When the mode indicators disappear or blink, the
functions of those modes are not available. Such a
phenomenon also occurs when the LCD monitor is
turned 180°. (墌pg. 9)
10. 11. 2005
11:30
10. 11. 2005
14 EN GETTING STARTED
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
1Set the power switch to OFF.
2With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
downward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount.
●If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it
by sliding BATT.
3Slide down the battery pack until it locks in
place.
4Connect the AC adapter to the camera.
5Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
(AP-V14E only)
6Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The
power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to
indicate charging has started.
7When the power/charge lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from
the camera.
To detach the battery pack
While sliding BATT., remove the battery pack.
* Provided
Power
Power/Charge Lamp
Battery Pack Mount
AC Adapter
(ex. AP-V17E)
Open the cover.
Power Switch
To DC connector
Lock Button
BATT.
Arrow
Battery Pack
To AC outlet
Required charging time
Battery pack Charging time
BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.
BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.
GETTING STARTED EN 15
GETTING STARTED
NOTES:
●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.
●If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
●During charging, the camera cannot be operated.
●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
●Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow
( ) mark. The camera does not turn on with the
battery mount cover without the arrow ( ) mark.
●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.
●If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
●Since the AC adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
●Using the optional AA-VF7 battery charger, you
can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U
battery pack without the camera.
●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.
Using the Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging the Battery
Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
* Provided
( ): When the LED light is on.
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.
A
TTENTION:
●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.
●If the camera is a subject to electrostatic
discharge, turn the power off before using it again.
Battery pack Recording time
BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 00 min.
(55 min.)
BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 10 min.
(2 hr. 00 min.)
BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 00 min.
(4 hr. 45 min.)
16 EN GETTING STARTED
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and
the recordable time.
1Make sure the battery is attached.
2Open the LCD monitor fully.
3Press INFO/ repeatedly, and the battery
status screen appears.
●It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the
button is pressed and released quickly, and for
approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed
and held for several seconds.
●If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears
instead of the battery status even though you
tried to press INFO/ several times, there
may be a problem with your battery. In such a
case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
●The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
Using AC Power
Perform step 4 in “Charging the Battery Pack”.
NOTE:
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
To resume the original function of the
accurate battery power 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 was used for a long
period of time under extremely high/low
temperature condition or charged too many
times.
GETTING STARTED EN 17
GETTING STARTED
To turn on the camera, set the power switch to
or while pressing down the lock button
located on the switch.
●The power/charge lamp turns on.
To turn off the camera, set the power switch to
OFF.
Set the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the power and MODE
switches and ( / ) button.
1 Power Switch Position
Set the power switch for recording ( ) or
playback ( ) while pressing down the lock
button.
2 Recording/Playback Mode
Select the recording/playback mode using the
MODE switch.
: Video mode (墌pg. 22, 24)
: Still image mode (墌pg. 28, 29)
3 Auto/Manual Mode
Press and hold ( / ) to switch the auto/
manual recording mode. When manual mode is
selected, the indicator appears on the LCD
monitor.
To return to the auto recording mode
Press ( / ) again so that the indicator
appears.
4 Power-Linked Operation
When the power switch is set to , you can
also turn on/off the camera by opening/closing
the LCD monitor.
Operation Mode
Power Switch
MODE
Lock Button
Power/Charge Lamp
1
2
3
LCD Monitor
Power Switch
Power Off
Playback
Recording
Auto mode:
You can record using no special
effects or manual adjustments.
Manual mode:
Manual recording is possible by
setting various functions.
(墌pg. 31 – 37)
18 EN GETTING STARTED
The language on the display can be changed.
(墌pg. 48, 49)
1Set the power switch to or .
2Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3Press / to
select [DISPLAY], then
press 49.
4Press / to
select [LANGUAGE],
then press 49.
5Press / to
select the desired
language, then press
49.
6Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
The recording start date/time is recorded on the
video/still image file and it can be checked by
pressing INFO during playback. (墌pg. 24, 29)
In addition, you can find the desired file by the
date index screen. (墌pg. 30)
1Set the power switch to or .
2Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3Press / to
select [DISPLAY], then
press 49.
4Press / to
select [CLOCK
ADJUST], then press
49. The day is
highlighted.
5Press / to input
the day, then press 49.
Repeat to input the
month, year, hour and
minute.
6Press MENU to
return to the normal screen.
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium
Battery
If the camera is not used for approx. 3 months,
the clock’s lithium battery will become
discharged and the date/time stored in memory
will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the
camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for
over 24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable
lithium battery. Then perform the date/time
setting before using the camera.
Note that the camera can be used without
setting the date/time.
Language Setting
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
WIND CUT
SCENE COUNTER
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
BRIGHT
DATE/TIME
Date/Time Settings
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
WIND CUT
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
BRIGHT
DATE/TIME
SCENE COUNTER
CLOCK ADJUST
11 07:
DATE TIME
200531 01
GETTING STARTED EN 19
GETTING STARTED
The brightness of the display can be adjusted.
1Set the power switch to or while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 9)
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [DISPLAY], then press
49.
5Press / to select
[BRIGHT], and press 49.
The brightness control
indicator appears.
6Press / until the appropriate brightness
is reached.
7Press 49 to clear the brightness control
indicator from the display.
1Adjust the velcro strip.
2Pass your right hand
through the loop and grasp
the grip.
3Adjust your thumb and
fingers through the grip to
easily operate the
recording start/stop button,
power switch and zoom
lever. Be sure to fasten the
velcro strip to your
preference.
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.
●Some tripods are not
equipped with studs.
Brightness Adjustment of the
Display
Grip Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
20 EN GETTING STARTED
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.
1Make sure the camera’s power is off.
2Open the SD card cover.
3To 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.
4Close the SD card cover.
To protect valuable files
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side
of the SD card in the direction of “LOCK”. This
prevents the SD card from being recorded over.
To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to
the position opposite to “LOCK” before inserting
it.
NOTE:
Before using a new SD card, it is necessary to
format the card. (墌pg. 20)
A
TTENTION:
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.
(墌pg. 38)
1Set the power switch to or .
2Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3Press / to select
[REC MEDIA SETTING],
then press 49.
4Press / to select
[FORMAT], then press
49.
5Press / to select
[HDD] or [SD], then
press 49.
6Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
●By pressing the 49 button while selecting [HDD]
and holding down the button in step 5, you can
erase the data on the hard disk in a format that is
difficult to recover. Moreover, by repeating this
procedure, you can make the data even more
difficult to recover. When formatting in this way, a
formatting progress bar is displayed.
●To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then
press 49.
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
camera.
Inserting/Removing an SD Card
SD Card (optional)
Clipped Edge
SD Card Cover
Label
Write/Erase
Protection Tab
SD Slot
Formatting a Recording Medium
DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
VIDEO MODE
IMAGE MODE
FORMAT
CLEAN UP
COPY/MOVE
GETTING STARTED EN 21
GETTING STARTED
Select the recording medium before starting
recording or playback. (墌pg. 48, 49)
Example: When recording still images to an SD
card
1Set the power switch to or .
2Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3Press / to select
[REC MEDIA SETTING],
then press 49.
4Press / to select
[IMAGE MODE], then
press 49.
5Press / to select
[SD], then press 49.
6Press MENU to return
to the normal screen.
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].
(墌pg. 48, 49)
Example: When checking the HDD space
1Set the power switch to .
2Press INFO/ . The
MAX RECORDING TIME
screen appears.
Displayed picture
quality mode
: ULTRA FINE
: FINE
: NORMAL
: ECONOMY
For details on the picture quality, see page 50.
To return to the normal screen
Press INFO/ repeatedly.
This function turns off the power automatically to
prevent HDD damage when the camera is
accidentally dropped. This function is set to on
at time of shipment.
If the power is turned off due to the drop
detection function, set the power switch to OFF,
and turn the power on again.
To turn off this function
Set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. The
indicator appears. (墌pg. 49)
CAUTION:
Setting this function to off increases the chances of
damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is
accidentally dropped.
NOTES:
●This function cannot protect the hard disk every
single time it is dropped.
●The indicator is only displayed when this
function is set to [OFF]. For normal use, set this
function to [ON].
●If the drop detection function operates when the
camera has not been dropped, set the function to
[OFF] to continue use.
●If a drop is detected during shooting, the file being
shot when the camera was dropped may be saved
in the [EXTMOV] folder. (墌pg. 22)
Selecting a Recording Medium
Remaining Space on the Recording
Media
DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DISPLAY
QUALITY
WIDE MODE
NO. RESET
VIDEO MODE
IMAGE MODE
FORMAT
CLEAN UP
MAX RECORDING TIME
FREE
USED
Drop Detection
22 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
● The camera is programmed to record videos on
the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To
switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48
and 49.
● To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and
50.
● To use the light, see page 31.
3Press the recording start/stop button to start
recording.
● Approximate remaining time
for recording appears on
the display.
4To stop recording, press
the recording start/stop button again.
NOTES:
● If the camera is left without any operation during
recording or playback (video or still image) for
5 minutes when using the battery pack, the
camera is turned off automatically to conserve
power. To turn the camera on again, set the power
switch to OFF, then to or . When using the
AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode
(the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns
off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any
operation such as zooming.
● When the camera heats up, the 7REC indicator
flashes. If the camera continues to heat up,
shooting may be stopped to protect the recording
medium. In this case, turn off the camera power,
and then wait until the camera cools down.
(墌pg. 56)
● If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the
video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder
for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to
the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see
“To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder”
(墌pg. 24).
● There may be differences in the brightness
between the recorded video and still image, even
if the same subject is shot.
● Video file names are assigned as sequential
hexadecimal numbers. For example, starts from 1
to 9 followed by A to F.
● To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48.
● For approximate recording time, see page 62.
● After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, the
recording will be stopped automatically.
● When recording video, a new file will be created
for every 4 GB of contiuous shooting.
Video Recording
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Zoom Lever
MODE
Lock Button
[0h56m]
24 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
● The index screen for videos appears. The image
on the index screen shows the first part of the
shooting.
● If the power is turned off while video playback is
paused, the camera memorizes the scene where
the video was stopped. In this case, the stopped
scene is displayed when the power is turned back
on again.
●
To switch the medium to be played back, see pages
21, 48 and 49.
3Press / / / to select the video file
you want to play back.
4Press 49 to start playback.
5To pause playback, press 49 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].
(墌pg. 48, 49)
To turn on/off the on-screen display
Press INFO/ repeatedly.
To check the file information
Press INFO/ when playback is paused.
(墌pg. 38)
To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder
If the data cannot be recorded properly, the
video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder.
(墌pg. 22)
To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder,
press the recording start/stop button or START/
STOP button on the remote control while the
index screen is displayed in step 2, and then
proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed.
To return to the index screen, press the
recording start/stop button or START/STOP
button on the remote control again.
● The file information and playlist creation functions
are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.
NOTES:
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor or on a connected TV. (墌pg. 26)
● At the junctions between scenes, the image may
stop momentarily or the sound may be
interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction.
● The date and counter can be displayed during
playback. (墌pg. 49)
● When the camera heats up, the U indicator
flashes. If the camera continues to heat up,
playback may be stopped to protect the recording
medium. In this case, turn off the camera power,
and then wait until the camera cools down.
(墌pg. 56)
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.
Video Playback
Power Switch
Lock Button
49
Zoom Lever
INFO/
MODE
Speaker
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
EN 25
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
How to Use the Scroll Bar
You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index
screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll
bar is useful when deleting files (墌pg. 39),
creating play list (墌pg. 42), etc.
1Slide the zoom lever
towards W to select the
scroll bar on the index
screen.
2Press / to
display the next or
previous page.
● If you press and hold /
, the high speed search starts.
● If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever
towards T, then select the file.
Date Index Screen
You can also find the desired file by the date
index screen. The files are sorted according to
their recorded date.
1Slide the zoom lever
twice towards W. The
date index screen
appears.
2Press / to select
the desired date. The
files recorded on the selected date are displayed
on the right side of the screen.
● To display the next or previous date, select the
scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W,
and press / .
3Press 49. The files recorded on the
selected date are displayed in the index screen.
Various Playback Operations
Still playback (Pause)
Press 49 during normal playback.
● To resume normal playback, press 49 again.
Search playback
During normal playback, press for forward
search, or for reverse search.
● Pressing or repeatedly increases the
search speed for each direction. (–60x to
+60x)
● To resume normal playback, press 49.
Locating the start point of the file or skip the
file
Press to locate the start point of the next file.
Pressing repeatedly skips files in forward
direction.
Press to locate the start point of the current
file. Pressing repeatedly skips files in reverse
direction.
● If you press or during normal playback
or search, playback resumes after locating the
start point of a file.
Frame-by-frame playback
While playback is paused, press or .
● Pressing or repeatedly advances or
reverses the still picture frame by frame.
● To resume normal playback, press 49.
Slow motion playback
While playback is paused, press and hold or
for over 2 seconds.
● To stop slow motion playback, press 49.
Playback Zoom
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
1During normal playback, at the point you want
to zoom in, press 49 to pause playback.
2Slide 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.
3Press / / / to move to the magnified
area you want to view.
4To 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. (墌pg. 25)
Deleting Video Files
Press , then press / to select
[EXECUTE] and press 49.
●
You can select the desired file to be deleted by
pressing / .
● To delete multiple files at once, see page 39.
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DATE INDEX
0820 2005
0823 2005
0902 2005
0813 2005
0707 2005
26 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
AWhite to AUDIO L IN*
BRed to AUDIO R IN*
CYellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR/VDR has only A/V input connectors.)
DBlack to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input
connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to
connect the yellow video cable.)
* Not required for watching still images only.
NOTES:
● 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.
(墌pg. 16)
● 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.
● To connect the camera to a PC, refer to the
software installation and USB connection guide.
Playback on a TV
1Make sure all units are turned off.
2Connect the camera to a TV, VCR or VDR as
shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR or VDR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
3Connect the VCR/VDR output to the TV
input, referring to your VCR/VDR’s instruction
manual.
4Turn on the camera, the VCR/VDR and the
TV.
5Set the VCR/VDR to its AUX input mode, and
set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6Start playback on the camera. (墌pg. 24)
To choose whether or not the following
displays appear on the connected TV
● Date/Time
Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF].
(墌pg. 48, 49)
● Counter
Set [SCENE COUNTER] to [ON] or [OFF].
(墌pg. 48, 49)
(Pressing INFO/ 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.
1Perform steps 1 to 6 above.
2At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s
instruction manual.)
3To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,
then stop playback on the camera.
Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR
Open the
cover.
To S connector
AV Cable
(provided)
S Cable
(optional)
To AV connector
VCR/VDR TV
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
EN 27
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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).
1Pull out the battery
holder by pushing the lock
tab.
2Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.
3Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
Beam Effective Area
When using the remote
control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The
transmitted beam’s
approximate effective
distance for indoor use is 5 m.
Use the remote control in
front of the camera facing
toward the lens.
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor
is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Buttons and Functions
AInfrared Beam Transmitting Window
● Transmits the beam signal.
BZOOM (T/W) Buttons
Zoom In/Out (墌pg. 23)
CUp Button
Rotate Button (clockwise) (墌pg. 30)
DSkip Backward Button
ELeft Button
FBack Button
GPLAYLIST Button (墌pg. 42)
HSTART/STOP Button
ISNAPSHOT Button (墌pg. 28)
JINFO Button (墌pg. 38)
KSkip Forward Button
LPLAY/PAUSE Button
MRight Button
NNext Button
ODown Button
Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (墌pg. 30)
PINDEX Button
QDATE Button
Playback Using the Remote Control
1
1
2
Lock tab
Remote sensor
28 EN STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
● 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.
● To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and
51.
● To use the light, see page 31.
3Press 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 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 23.
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” (墌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]. (墌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 drop when
repeatedly making continuous shots.
Deleting Files
If you press during recording mode, the file
recorded most recently will be deleted.
(墌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.
Still Image Recording
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Zoom Lever
MODE
Lock Button
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
EN 29
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
● The most recently shot still image is displayed.
● To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3Press to display the previous file. Press
to display the next file.
To turn on/off the date/time display
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF].
(墌pg. 48, 49)
To turn on/off the on-screen display / To
check the file information (墌pg. 38)
Press INFO/ repeatedly.
NOTES:
● Images shot and stored on the recording media
with another device may not be played back
correctly.
● You can zoom in/out or rotate still images.
(墌pg. 30)
Slide Show
You can playback all the images stored in
recording media automatically.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
● A still image is displayed.
● To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3Press 49 to start the slide show.
● If you press during the slide show, files are
displayed in descending order.
● If you press during the slide show, files are
displayed in ascending order.
● To end the slide show, press 49 again.
Index Screen of Still Image Files
You can view multiple files stored in a recording
medium at a time. This browsing capability
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
1Slide the zoom lever
to W when a recorded
image is displayed.
● The display switches to
the index screen.
2Press / / / to
move the frame to the
desired file.
3Press 49. The selected file is displayed.
Still Image Playback
Power Switch
Lock Button
49
Zoom Lever
INFO/
MODE
To display the next
image
To display the
previous image
Slide Show
Normal Playback
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30 EN STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK
How to Use the Scroll Bar
You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index
screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll
bar is useful when deleting files (墌pg. 39),
setting DPOF (墌pg. 46), etc.
1Slide the zoom lever
towards W to select the
scroll bar on the index
screen.
2Press / to
display the next or
previous page.
●If you press and hold /
, the high speed search starts.
●If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever
towards T, then select the file.
Date Index Screen
You can also find the desired file by the date
index screen. The files are sorted according to
their recorded date.
1Perform step 1 in “Index Screen of Still Image
Files” (墌pg. 29) to dispaly the index screen.
2Slide the zoom lever
twice towards W. The
date index screen
appears.
3Press / to select
the desired date. The
files recorded on the selected date are displayed
on the right side of the screen.
●To display the next or previous date, select the
scroll bar by sliding the zoom lever towards W,
and press / .
4Press 49. The files recorded on the
selected date are displayed in the index screen.
Image Rotation
You can rotate a still image clockwise or
counterclockwise.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
●A still image is displayed.
●To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3Press to rotate 90° clockwise.
●Each time you press , the image rotates
clockwise. (90° ] 180° 0°)] 270° ]
4Press to rotate 90° counterclockwise.
●Each time you press , the image rotates
counterclockwise. (270° ] 180° ] 90° ] 0°)
Playback Zoom
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
●A still image is displayed.
●To switch the medium to be played back, see
pages 21, 48 and 49.
3Slide 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.
4Press / / / to move to the magnified
area you want to view.
5To 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. (墌pg. 29)
Deleting Still Image Files
Press , then press / to select
[EXECUTE] and press 49.
●You can select the desired file to be deleted by
pressing / .
●To delete multiple files at once, see page 39.
STILL IMAGE 7/53
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DATE INDEX
0820 2005
0823 2005
0902 2005
0813 2005
0707 2005
EN 31
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
RECORDING FEATURES
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of
the subject are brightened by increasing the
exposure.
1Set the power switch to .
2Press and hold ( / ) so that is
displayed.
3Press ( ) once so that the indicator
appears.
To cancel backlight compensation
Press ( ) twice so that the indicator
disappears.
Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation. You can select
one of the three metering areas.
1Set the power switch to .
2Press and hold ( / ) so that is
displayed.
3Press ( ) twice so that the indicator
appears.
●The spot metering area frame appears at the
centre.
4Press / to select the desired spot
metering area frame.
5Press 49. The setting is completed.
To lock the exposure
After step 4, press and hold 49 for over 2
seconds. The indicator appears.
To cancel spot exposure control
Press ( ) once so that the indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
●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.
: The light remains always on regardless of
the surrounding conditions.
: The light turns on automatically when there
is insufficient light.
To turn off the light
Press LIGHT repeatedly so that / indicator
disappears.
Backlight Compensation /
Spot Exposure Control /
LED Light /
32 EN RECORDING FEATURES
You can use manual recording functions easily
by selecting items in the MSET menus.
How to Select a Menu Item
1Set the power switch to .
2Press and hold ( / ) so that is
displayed.
3Press ( ). The menu screen
appears.
4Press / to select
a desired item from the
MSET menu, then press
49.
There are 6 items in the
MSET menu.
AE: Manual Exposure (墌pg. 32)
AF: Manual Focus (墌pg. 33)
WB: White Balance (墌pg. 34)
S.SP: Shutter Speed (墌pg. 35)
P.AE: Program AE (墌pg. 36)
EF: Effect (墌pg. 36)
Step 5 and 6 below are example of the
manual exposure setting.
5Press / to select
a setting, then press
49. The setting is
completed.
6Press ( ) to
close the MSET menu.
NOTE:
While recording is in progress, [S.SP], [P.AE] and
[EF] cannot be set even if ( ) is pressed.
Manual Exposure
Manual exposure is recommended in the
following situations:
●When shooting using reverse lighting or when
the background is too bright.
●When shooting on a reflective natural
background such as at the beach or when
skiing.
●When the background is overly dark or the
subject is bright.
1Select [AE] in the MSET menu. (墌pg. 32)
2If [AUTO] is selected, press . (video mode
only)
3To brighten the image, press . To darken
the image, press .
●Adjustment range
For video recording: –6 to +6 or AUTO (automatic
exposure)
For still image recording: –2.0 to +2.0 (EV)
4Press 49. The setting is completed.
5Press ( ) to close the MSET menu.
To lock the exposure
After step 5, press and hold 49 for over 2
seconds. The indicator appears.
NOTES:
●You cannot use the manual exposure at the same
time when [P.AE] is set to [SPOTLIGHT] or
[SNOW] (墌pg. 36), or with backlight
compensation (墌pg. 31).
●If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set [GAIN UP] to [ON].
(墌pg. 50)
Manual Settings in MSET
Menu /
AE
AUTO
AF
AUTO
WB
AUTO
S.SP
AUTO
P.AE
OFF
EF
OFF
AUTO
± 0
AE
AUTO
AF
AUTO
WB
AUTO
S.SP
AUTO
P.AE
OFF
EF
OFF
RECORDING FEATURES EN 33
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Manual Focus
The camera's Full Range AF system offers
continuous focusing ability from close-up to
infinity. However, the correct focus may not be
obtained depending on the shooting condition.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1Select [AF] in the MSET menu. (墌pg. 32)
2If [AUTO] is selected, press , then press
49.
3Press to focus on a nearer subject.
( )
Press to focus on a further subject.
( )
●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or nearer, or will blink.
To return to automatic focus
Select [AUTO] in step 2.
Manual focus is recommended in situations
listed below:
●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
●When illumination is low.*
●When the subject has no contrast (difference
in brightness and darkness), such as a flat,
one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
●When a dark object is barely visible in the
display.*
●When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or
light reflecting off the surface of a body of
water.
●When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , , and .
Focusing on a further
subject
Focusing on a nearer
subject
34 EN RECORDING FEATURES
White Balance
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically for correctness of the colour
reproduction under various lighting. However,
you can also select the following modes
according to the shooting situations.
1Select [WB] in the MSET menu. (墌pg. 32)
2Press / to select the desired mode.
MWB: For adjusting the white balance
manually depending on the light source.
墌“Manual White Balance Adjustment”
(墌pg. 34)
FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny
day.
CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a
cloudy day.
HALOGEN: When a video light or similar
type of lighting is used.
3Press 49. The setting is completed.
4Press ( ) to close the MSET menu.
To return to automatic white balance
Select [AUTO] in step 2.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
1Select [MWB] in WB menu. (墌pg. 34)
2Hold a sheet of
plain white paper in
front of the subject.
Adjust zoom or
position yourself so
that the white paper
fills the screen.
3Press and hold
49 until indicator begins blinking then
stops blinking.
NOTES:
●In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust with manual
focusing. (墌pg. 33)
●A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature
is different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
●Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery is removed.
White paper
RECORDING FEATURES EN 35
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
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.
1Select [S.SP] in the MSET menu. (墌pg. 32)
2If [AUTO] is selected, press .
3Press / 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 49.
* Not available for still image recording.
4Press 49. The setting is completed.
To change the shutter speed
Press 49, then select the shutter speed by
pressing / and press 49.
To return to automatic shutter speed
Select [AUTO] in step 3.
NOTES:
●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.
NIGHTSCOPE
The shutter speed is fixed at
1/2 second. This enables
shooting with little light in dim
locations. The indicator
appears.
1/4
1/8
1/15
1/30
Slow shutter speed can blur
the subject to give the
impression of flowing motion.
1/60
The shutter speed is fixed at
1/60 second. Black bands that
usually appear when shooting
a TV screen become
narrower.
1/100
The shutter speed is fixed at
1/100 second. The flickering
that occurs when shooting
under a fluorescent light or
mercury-vapor lamp is
reduced.
1/250
1/500
1/1000*
1/2000*
1/4000*
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 (SPORTS) mode in
Program AE. (墌pg. 36)
36 EN RECORDING FEATURES
Program AE
You can use the program AE settings for specific
shooting situations.
1Select [P.AE] in the MSET menu. (墌pg. 32)
2Press / to select the desired mode.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look
more natural.
SPOTLIGHT: The subject in the front is
accentuated by blurring the background.
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.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in extremely
bright surroundings such as in the snow.
3Press 49. The setting is completed.
To turn off the program AE function
Select [OFF] in step 2.
Effect
You can add special effects to your recording
images.
1Select [EF] in the MSET menu. (墌pg. 32)
2Press / to select the desired mode.
SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like
old photos.
MONOTONE: The image becomes black
and white like old movies.
CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old
movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping
frames.
STROBE*: The image looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
* Not available for still image recording.
3Press 49. The setting is completed.
4Press ( ) to close the MSET menu.
To turn off the effect
Select [OFF] in step 2.
EN 37
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
PLAYBACK FEATURES
You can view videos with various effects of
scene transition.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [WIPE/FADER], then
press 49.
5Press / to select a desired effect.
FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white
screen.
FADER-BLACK: Fade in or out with a black
screen.
FADER-B.W: Fade in to a colour screen
from a black and white screen, or fade out from
colour to black and white.
WIPE-CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen
from the upper right to the lower left corner, or
wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a
black screen.
WIPE-WINDOW: The scene starts in the
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually
wiping out to the centre.
WIPE-SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or
wipe out from left to right.
WIPE-DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a
black screen open to the left and right, revealing
the scene, or wipe out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
WIPE-SCROLL: The scene wipes in from
the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes
out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
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.
6Press 49. The setting is completed.
7Press MENU to close the menu screen.
●The selected wipe or fader effect works when
playback starts and ends.
To turn off the effect
Select [OFF] in step 5.
You can view videos or still images with special
image effects.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to or .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [EFFECT], then press
49.
5Press / to select a desired effect.
SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like
old photos.
MONOTONE: The image becomes black
and white like old movies.
CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old
movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping
frames.
STROBE*: The image looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
* Not available for still image recording.
6Press 49. The setting is completed.
7Press MENU to close the menu screen.
To turn off the effect
Select [OFF] in step 5.
Wipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects /
38 EN MANAGING FILES
You can view the file information in playback
mode.
Information on Video Files
Press INFO/ 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 (墌pg. 50)
PROTECT: File protection status (墌pg. 38)
●If you press INFO/ on the index screen
(墌pg. 25), information on the selected file is
displayed.
To turn off the file information display
Press INFO/ repeatedly.
Information on Still Image Files
Press INFO/ 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 (墌pg. 51)
QUALITY: Image quality (墌pg. 51)
PROTECT: File protection status (墌pg. 38)
●If you press INFO/ on the index screen
(墌pg. 29), information on the selected file is
displayed.
To turn off the file information display
Press INFO/ repeatedly.
You can protect files from the accidental erasure.
1Set the power switch to .
2Select the file type (video or still image) using
the MODE switch.
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [PROTECT], then
press 49.
To protect the currently displayed file
5Press / to select [CURRENT], then
press 49.
6Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
●You can select the previous or next file by pressing
/ .
●To release protection, select the protected file,
then perform step 5 6 and .
To protect by selecting multiple files
5Press / to select [FILE SELECT], then
press 49.
●The index screen appears.
6Press / / / to select the file you want
to protect, then press 49.
●The mark appears on the file.
●To protect other files, repeat step 6.
●The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . (墌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.
7Press MENU.
8Press / to select [QUIT], then press
49.
●The selected files are protected.
●To release protection, select the protected file in
step 6.
Viewing File Information / Protecting Files /
MANAGING FILES
EN 39
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
To protect all files
5Press / to select [PROTECT ALL], then
press 49.
6Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
●All files are protected.
To release protection of all files
5Select [CANCEL ALL], then press 49.
6Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the recording medium or perform
any other operation (such as turning off the power)
during protection. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC adapter, as the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during
protection. If the recording medium becomes
corrupted, format it. (墌pg. 20)
You can delete unnecessary files.
Deleting by the Button
1Set the power switch to .
2Select the file type (video or still image) using
the MODE switch.
3Press / / / to display the desired file,
then press .
●You can also select the file on the index screen.
(墌pg. 25, 29)
4Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
NOTE:
If you press during recording mode, the file
recorded most recently will be deleted. However, if
the recording mode (video or still image) is switched
or the power is turned off and on again after
recording, you cannot delete the file.
Deleting on the Menu Screen
1Set the power switch to .
2Select the file type (video or still image) using
the MODE switch.
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [DELETE], then press
49.
To delete the currently displayed file
5Press / to select [CURRENT], then
press 49.
6Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
●You can select the previous or next file by pressing
/ .
Deleting Files /
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
40 EN MANAGING FILES
To delete by selecting multiple files
5Press / to select [FILE SELECT], then
press 49.
● The index screen appears.
6Press / / / to select the file you want
to delete, then press 49.
● To select other files, repeat step 6.
● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . (墌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.
7Press MENU.
8Press / to select [EXECUTE AND
QUIT], then press 49.
● The selected files are deleted.
To delete all files
5Press / to select [DELETE ALL], then
press 49.
6Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
● To cancel deletion, select [CANCEL], then press
49.
NOTES:
● Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete them,
release protection first. (墌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. (墌pg. 20)
Writing speed of recording media tends to
become slow after long period of repeated use.
To regain the speed, execute cleanup
periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent
to “Defragmentation” of PC’s function.
NOTES:
● Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the
power supply when cleaning up a recording
medium. (墌pg. 16)
● It is recommended to run check disk regularly on
the PC, on condition that there is no data on the
hard disk of the camera.
1Set the power switch to or .
2Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3Press / to select [REC MEDIA
SETTING], then press 49.
4Press / to select [CLEAN UP], then
press 49.
5Press / to select [HDD] or [SD], then
press 49.
● If the AC adapter is not connected to the camera,
a warning message appears. In this case, connect
the AC adapter.
6Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
● To cancel cleanup, select [CANCEL], then press
49.
7When cleanup is finished, [CLEANING UP
COMPLETED] appears. Press 49 to complete
the operation.
● Depending on the hard disk drive it may take
several minutes for this process to be completed.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the recording medium or perform
any other operation (such as turning off the power)
during cleanup.
Cleaning Up a Recording
Medium /
MANAGING FILES
EN 41
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
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.
●Make sure that enough free space is left in the
copy/move destination medium.
1Set the power switch to or .
2Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3Press / to select [REC MEDIA
SETTING], then press 49.
4Press / to select [COPY/MOVE], then
press 49.
5Press / to select [COPY] or [MOVE],
then press 49.
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.
6Press / to select the direction of copy/
move, then press . (HDD ] SD or
SD ] HDD)
To copy or move by selecting files
7Press / to select [FILE], then press 49.
● The index screen appears.
8Press / / / to select a desired file,
then press 49.
● 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 / . (墌pg. 30)
9Press MENU to return to the previous screen.
10 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
11 File transfer starts.
● To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select
[EXECUTE] and press 49.
12 When [COPYING (MOVING)
COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the
operation.
To copy or move all still image files in the
recording medium
7Press / to select [ALL].
8Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
● If you want to cancel, select [CANCEL], then
press 49.
9File transfer starts.
● To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select
[EXECUTE] and press 49.
10 When [COPYING (MOVING)
COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the
operation.
Copying/Moving Still Image
Files
MANAGING FILES
EN 43
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
To check the play list by playing back the
video
You can check the play list before saving it.
1After step 10, press to select a thumbnail
image of the play list.
2Press / to select a scene you want to
check.
3Press 49. The playback of the play list
starts from the selected scene.
● The playback stops at the end of the play list
automatically.
● To stop playback midway, press 49, then slide
the zoom lever towards W.
To check only the scene transition
1After step 10, press to select a scene
transition.
● If a scene is selected, press once more to
select the scene transition bar.
2Press / to select a scene transition you
want to check.
3Press 49 to start playback of the selected
scene transition.
To delete the added file from the play list
1After step 10, press to select a thumbnail
image of the play list.
2Press / to select the file you want to
delete, then press .
NOTES:
● You can display the play list menu simply by
pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote
control.
● Maximum up to 99 play lists can be created.
● Each play list can consist of maximum 99 scenes.
● If you delete the original files, the files also have
been deleted from the play list.
● Files in the [EXTMOV] folder cannot be used to
create play lists.
By playing back the play list, you can view your
original video clips. (To create play list,
墌pg. 42)
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
5Press / to select [PLAYLIST
CONTENTS], then press 49. The table of play
lists appears.
6Press / to select
a list you want to play
back.
(The display format of
date and time differs
depending on the
country where this
camera is sold.)
● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . (墌pg. 25)
7Press 49 to start playback.
● During playback of play list, “P” mark appears on
the top left corner of the screen.
● If you slide the zoom lever towards W while
playback is paused, the index screen for 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. (墌pg. 25)
8To stop playback, press 49.
● To return to the normal playback mode, select
[ALL SCENES] in step 6.
NOTE:
You can display the play list menu simply by
pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote
control.
Playing Back Play List
ALL SCENES
01 10.11 2005 11:30
02 15.11 2005 23:00
03 25.11 2005 11:00
PLAYLIST CONTENTS
44 EN MANAGING FILES
Add/Delete Files in Play List
You can edit existing play lists by adding or
deleting files.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
5Press / to select [EDIT], then press
49.
6Press / to select the play list you want
to edit, then press 49.
● To add or delete files, follow the steps 7 to 12 in
“Creating Play List” (墌pg. 42), or 1 2 to in “To
delete the added file from the play list” (墌pg. 43).
Changing Play List Name
The default name of play list is its creation date
and time. You can change the name on the
keyboard screen as you like.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
5Press / to select [RENAME], then press
49. The table of play lists appears.
6Press / to select a play list whose name
you want to change.
● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . (墌pg. 25)
● The thumbnail appears on the upper right side.
7Press 49. The keyboard screen appears.
8Press / / / to select the desired
letter, then press 49.
● Repeat this process to complete the name.
● You can change the character types (capital
letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/a/
@].
● To correct a letter, select [}] or []] and press
49 to move the cursor to the letter, then select
[CLEAR] and press 49.
9Press / / / to select [ ], then press
49.
● To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then
press 49.
MANAGING FILES
EN 45
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Deleting Play List
You can delete unnecessary play lists.
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
5Press / to select [DELETE], then press
49. The table of play lists appears.
6Press / to select a play list you want to
delete.
● The thumbnail appears on the upper right side.
● To delete all play lists at once, select [DELETE
ALL].
7Press 49.
8Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49. The selected play list is deleted.
● To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then
press 49.
● Original files are not deleted even if you delete the
play list.
Dubbing Using Play List
Dubbing to an external device using a play list is
possible.
1Connect the camera and your VCR with the
S/AV cable. (墌pg. 26)
2Set the VCR to VIDEO/AUXILIARY input and
engage the recording standby mode.
● For details how to set VIDEO/AUXILARY input
refer to VCR instructions.
3Set the power switch to .
4Set the MODE switch to .
5Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
6Press / to select [PLAY LIST], then
press 49.
7Press / to select [PLAYLIST
CONTENTS], then press 49. The table of play
lists appears.
8Press / to select a list you want to dub.
● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom
lever and pressing / . (墌pg. 25)
9Press . Screen for dubbing appears.
10 Press / to select [START
PLAYBACK], then press 49. 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 / to select
[CANCEL], then press 49.
11 While the black screen is displayed for
5 seconds, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to
your VCR’s instruction manual.)
12 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the
VCR while the black screen is displayed for
5 seconds.
46 EN MANAGING FILES
This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format). You can set which images
to be printed and the number of prints with this
camera. This feature is useful to print with a
DPOF-compatible printer or bring a recording
medium to photo lab for print.
To print by selecting a still image
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [DPOF], then press
49. The DPOF menu screen appears.
5Press / to select [SELECT IMAGES],
then press 49.
6Press / / / to
select the desired file,
then press 49.
● The scroll bar can also
be used with the zoom
lever and pressing /
. (墌pg. 30)
● If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the
preview screen of the still image is displayed.
7Press / to select
the number of prints
(max. 15 prints), then
press 49.
● To set print information
for other images, repeat
steps 6 7 and .
8Press MENU to finish
the setting.
● To cancel the selection, select the same image in
step 6.
NOTES:
● The DPOF setting is available up to 999 images.
● DPOF printing can only be specified for still
images stored on the SD card. To specify still
images stored on the hard disk, you must first
copy the image files onto the SD card before
setting printing. (墌pg. 41)
● The date index function cannot be used.
To print all still images (One print for each)
1Display the DPOF menu screen. (墌“To print
by selecting a still image”)
2Press / to select [ALL1], then press
49.
3Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
4Press MENU to finish the setting.
To confirm the DPOF setting
1Display the DPOF menu screen. (墌“To print
by selecting a still image”)
2Press / to select [CHECK SETTINGS],
then press 49.
3If necessary, change the number of prints for
the desired file by following the steps 6 7 to in
“To print by selecting a still image”.
4Press MENU to return to the previous menu.
To reset the DPOF setting
1Display the DPOF menu screen. (墌“To print
by selecting a still image”)
2Press / to select [RESET], then press
49.
3Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
4Press 49 to finish the reset.
DPOF Print Setting
DPOF TOTAL: 125 7/59
15
00
01
00
02 00
05
00
00
DPOF TOTAL: 125 7/59
15
00
01
00
02 00
05
00
00
Number of prints
MANAGING FILES
EN 47
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
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.
(墌pg. 46)
NOTE:
After selecting [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu,
connect the USB cable.
To print by selecting a still image
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [DIRECT PRINT], then
press 49. A message [PLEASE CONNECT
PRINTER] appears.
5Connect the camera to the printer with the
USB cable.
● After a while, the print menu appears.
6Press / to select [SELECTED PRINT],
then press 49.
7Press / to select the desired file, then
press 49.
8Press / to set the
number of prints.
● The number of prints can
be set from 1 to 99.
9Press / to select
[DATE], then press /
to select [ON] or [OFF].
● Select [ON] to print the date or [OFF] not to print.
10 Press / to select [PRINT], then press
49. The image is printed.
To cancel print setting
Press / to select [CANCEL], then press
49.
To stop printing after printing starts
1Press 49. The confirmation screen appears.
2Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
To print using the DPOF setting
If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can
use the DPOF setting. (墌pg. 46)
1Set the power switch to .
2Set the MODE switch to .
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Press / to select [DIRECT PRINT], then
press 49. A message [PLEASE CONNECT
PRINTER] appears.
5Connect the camera to the printer with the
USB cable.
● After a while, the print menu appears.
6Press / to select [DPOF PRINT], then
press 49.
7Press / to select [PRINT], then press
49. The images are printed.
● To confirm the DPOF setting, press / to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press 49.
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.
Direct Printing with a PictBridge
Printer
NUMBER OF PRINTS
01
DATE
OFF
PRINT
CANCEL
48 EN MENU SETTINGS
You can change the menu settings to customize
your camera. Access the desired menu screen
by following the steps below, then change the
various settings.
1Select the operation mode.
For Recording Menus:
Set the power switch to .
For Playback Menus:
Set the power switch to .
2Select (video) or (still image) using the
MODE switch.
3Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4Select the desired sub menu and menu item
with / and 49.
●To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
●To display the operation guide, press INFO/
when the menu screen is displayed. (The
operation guide is not displayed depending on the
type of the menu.) To remove the operation guide,
press INFO/ again.
●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
BASIC SETTING
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].
●With [DEMO MODE] set to [ON], if there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the power
switch is set to .
●Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.
NOTES:
●Demonstration only works with DC cord
connected, not with battery.
●If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will
not take place even if it is set to [ON].
●[DEMO MODE] remains [ON] even if the camera
power is turned off.
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.
Changing the Menu Settings
Power Switch
Lock Button
49
MENU
MODE
INFO/
Common Menus for All Modes
PRESET
DEMO MODE
OPERATION
SOUND
50 EN MENU SETTINGS
[ ] = Factory-preset
Select the desired picture quality.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
16:9 WIDE: For playback on TVs with an aspect
ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit
the screen without distortion. The indicator
appears. When using this mode, refer to your
wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs, black bands may
be inserted at the top and bottom of the screen.
NOTES:
● The 16:9 WIDE mode cannot be used when using
ECONOMY mode.
● Use software that supports wide display when
playing videos that were recorded in 16:9 WIDE
mode on a PC.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Helps cut down on noise created by wind.
The indicator appears.
OFF: The image in the dark will be recorded with
no picture brightness adjustment.
[ON]: The image in the dark will be brightened.
But the overall appearance may become grainy.
.
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Compensates for unstable images caused
by camera-shake, particularly at high
magnification. The indicator appears.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting
condition. In this case, the indicator blinks or
goes out.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the
camera on the tripod.
CAMERA SETTING
GZ-MG50E/EK/GZ-MG40E/EK
15X: Only optical zoom is available up to 15x.
[60X]: Digital zoom is available up to 60x.
700X: Digital zoom is available up to 700x.
GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK
25X: Only optical zoom is available up to 25x.
[100X]: Digital zoom is available up to 100x.
800X: Digital zoom is available up to 800x.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: You can shoot a subject as large as
possible at a distance of approx. 70 cm. The
indicator appears.
[ ] = Factory-preset
[PLAY LIST CONTENTS] / / /EDIT RENAME
DELETE
You can create a play list and view your original
video clips. (墌pg. 42 – 45)
墌“Wipe or Fader Effects” (墌pg. 37)
墌“Playback Effects” (墌pg. 37)
[CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL /
CANCEL ALL
You can protect files from accidental erasure.
(墌pg. 38)
[CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL
You can delete unnecessary files. (墌pg. 39)
Video Recording Menus
QUALITY
Mode
(In order of the
quality)
Size (pixels) Bit rate
[ULTRA FINE] 720 x 576 8.5 Mbps
FINE 720 x 576 5.5 Mbps
NORMAL 720 x 576 4.2 Mbps
ECONOMY 352 x 288 1.5 Mbps
WIDE MODE
WIND CUT
GAIN UP
DIS
ZOOM
TELE MACRO
Video Playback Menus
PLAY LIST
WIPE/FADER
EFFECT
PROTECT
DELETE
MENU SETTINGS EN 51
MENU SETTINGS
[ ] = Factory-preset
[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.
[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC
By setting the self-timer, a still image is recorded
2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start/
stop button. The or indicator appears.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: You can record still images continuously.
The indicator appears on the display.
(墌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.
CAMERA SETTING
The menu item of TELE MACRO is the same as in
the description on page 50.
[ ] = Factory-preset
墌 墌“DPOF Print Setting” ( pg. 46)
墌“Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer”
(墌pg. 47)
墌“Playback Effects” (墌pg. 37)
The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the
same as in the description on page 50.
Still Image Recording Menus
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE*
SELF-TIMER
CONTINUOUS
SHOOTING
GAIN UP
TELE MACRO
Still Image Playback Menus
DPOF
DIRECT PRINT
EFFECT
PROTECT
DELETE
REFERENCES EN 53
REFERENCES
The recorded image is white
●Shutter speed is set to NIGHTSCOPE or slow
speed.
HNIGHTSCOPE and slow speed are only for use in
dark conditions. (墌pg. 35)
Playback
Playback cannot be performed.
●Recording medium is not selected properly.
HSelect the recording medium. (墌pg. 21, 48, 49)
●Playback starts, but there is no picture on the
connected TV.
HSet 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.
●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.
HIt is recommended to run check disk regularly on
the PC, on condition that there is no data on the
hard disk of the camera.
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.
●Focus is set to the manual mode.
HSet focus to the automatic mode. (墌pg. 33)
●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
HClean the lens and check the focus again.
(墌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.
HTry manual white balance adjustment. (墌pg. 34)
The recorded image is too dark.
●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
HTry backlight compensation (墌pg. 31) or manual
exposure. (墌pg. 32)
The recorded image is too bright.
●The subject is too bright.
HTry manual exposure. (墌pg. 32)
White balance setting cannot be activated.
●The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white
balance. (墌pg. 36)
The black & white fader does not work.
●The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
(MONOTONE) mode. (墌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].
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set
[GAIN UP] to [OFF]. (墌pg. 50)
The continuous shooting speed of still
images is slow.
●The continuous shooting speed will drop when
repeatedly making continuous shots, when using
certain recording medium, or under certain
recording conditions. (墌pg. 28)
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 temperatures.
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to
35°C. (墌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.
HCopy 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.
HConnect 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. (墌pg. 18)
Files cannot be deleted.
●Files are protected.
HRemove protection from the files and delete them.
(墌pg. 38, 50)
When the image is printed from the printer, a
black bar appears at the bottom of the
screen.
●This is not a malfunction.
HBy recording with DIS activated, this can be
avoided. (墌pg. 50)
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or
whitish.
●In places subject to low temperature, images
become dark due to the characteristics of the
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD
monitor. (墌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.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
Coloured bright spots appear all over the
LCD monitor.
●The LCD monitor is made with high precision
technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly
on the LCD monitor. These spots are not
recorded on the picture. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than
99.99 %)
The SD card cannot be removed from the
camera.
HPush in the SD card a few more times. (墌pg. 20)
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
●The LCD monitor's brightness setting is too dark.
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
(墌pg. 19, 49)
REFERENCES EN 55
REFERENCES
The following indications appear on the screen.
(Battery indicator)
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level
●As the battery power comes close to nil, the
battery indicator blinks. When the battery power
is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
SET DATE/TIME!
● 墌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. (墌pg. 18)
LENS CAP
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on
with the power switch set to , if the lens cap is
attached or when it is dark.
PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD!
Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD
slot. (墌pg. 20)
HARD DISK DRIVE IS NOT FORMATTED
Appears when the built-in hard disk needs to be
formatted.
THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED
Appears when an unformatted SD card is
inserted.
HARD DISK DRIVE IS FULL
Appears when the built-in hard disk is full and
recording is not possible.
MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the SD card is full and recording
is not possible.
HDD ERROR!
MEMORY CARD ERROR!
Appears when some errors occured with the
recording media.
●Remove the card once and insert it again. If
the error is not cancelled, replace the card with
one that has been guaranteed for correct
operation. (墌pg. 20, 62)
●Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the
recording media. (墌pg. 40)
●It is recommended to run check disk regularly
on the PC, on condition that there is no data on
the hard disk of the camera.
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. (墌pg. 20)
NO VIDEO FILES STORED!
Appears if there are no video files when you
attempt video playback.
NO IMAGE FILES STORED!
Appears if there are no still image files when you
attempt still image playback.
CLOSE COVER
Appears when the SD card cover is opened
during file copy/move operation. (墌pg. 41)
NO MEMORY CARD
Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the
SD slot for file copy/move operation. (墌pg. 41)
NO SUPPORTED FILES
Appears when there is no JPEG (still image)
files to be copied or moved in recording media.
(墌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 loaded SD card. Remove the card once and
insert it again or replace with another card.
(墌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.
(墌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 / to select [YES], then press 49 to
recover the video management file. If the
desired video file is not displayed on the video
index screen in spite of the file recovery, the file
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.
Warning Indications
ExhaustedHigh
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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. (墌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. (墌pg. 42)
NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST.
SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED
BACK.
The video files registered in the play list do not
exist. Some of the scenes may not be played
back.
REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS
EMPTY. THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED.
There is no scenes registered in the play list.
The play list will be deleted.
CAMERA 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
●Performance of recording medium is poor. Use
the Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu.
(墌pg. 40, 49)
●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.
●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.
(墌pg. 40, 49)
MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK
CORRECTLY
The recording medium cannot be played back
correctly. Try playback again.
CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE
The operation is not available in the video mode.
DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE
POWER IS TURNED OFF
The drop detection function operated, and the
power was turned off. The file that was being
recorded may have been saved into the
[EXTMOV] folder. (墌pg. 22)
REFERENCES EN 57
REFERENCES
Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove
the battery pack and AC adapter.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor.
To clean the lens
Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES:
●Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
●Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
●Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
●When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.
Battery Packs
The supplied battery
pack is a lithium-ion
battery. Before using
the supplied battery
pack or an optional
battery pack, be
sure to read the
following cautions:
●To avoid hazards
...do not burn.
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
...do not modify or disassemble.
...do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to
overheat, explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
Cleaning the Camera Cautions
Terminals
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58 EN REFERENCES
●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:
●It is recommended that only genuine JVC
batteries are used in this camera. Using generic
non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the
internal charging circuitry.
●It is normal for the battery pack 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
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Recording Medium
●Be sure to follow the guidelines below to
prevent corruption or damage to your
recorded data.
• Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or
subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
• Do not splash the recording medium with water.
• Do not use, replace, or store the recording
medium in locations that are exposed to strong
static electricity or electrical noise.
• Do not turn off the camera power or remove the
battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback,
or when otherwise accessing the recording
medium.
• Do not 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.)
●A malfunction may cause the recording
medium to fail to operate properly. JVC
shall not provide any compensation for any
lost contents.
LCD Monitor
●To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...place the camera with LCD monitor on the
bottom.
●To prolong service life
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
●Be aware of 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.
REFERENCES EN 59
REFERENCES
Main Unit
●For safety, DO NOT
...open the camera’s chassis.
...disassemble or modify the unit.
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
supply while the power is on.
...leave the battery pack attached when the camera
is not in use.
●Avoid using the unit
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
●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 to direct sunlight.
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camera is inside it.
How to Handle a CD-ROM
●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 recording
medium. If one of them is not included, the
cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair
cannot be made properly.
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
functioning properly. In such cases, first
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,
AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from
the beginning.
60 EN REFERENCES
Camera
Power supply
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 4.5 (4.8)* W
* When using the LED light
Dimensions (W x H x D)
67 mm x 70 mm x 109 mm
Weight
Approx. 320 g
(without battery, lens cap and strap)
Approx. 380 g
(incl. battery, lens cap and strap)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C
Pickup
GZ-MG50E/EK/GZ-MG40E/EK:
1/4.5" (1,330,000 pixels) CCD
GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK:
1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD
Lens
GZ-MG50E/EK/GZ-MG40E/EK:
F 1.2 to 2.8, f = 3.0 mm to 45 mm, 15:1 power
zoom lens
GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK:
F 1.8 to 3.2, f = 2.2 mm to 50 mm, 25:1 power
zoom lens
Filter diameter
GZ-MG50E/EK/GZ-MG40E/EK:
ø30.5 mm
GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK:
ø27 mm
LCD monitor
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
matrix system
Speaker
Monaural
LED light
Within 1.5 m (recommended shooting distance)
Specifications
For general
REFERENCES EN 61
REFERENCES
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
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)
AV
S-Video output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue,
stereo
USB
Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V , 1 A
Remote Control
Power supply
DC 3 V
Battery life
Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency in
use)
Operating distance
Within 5 m
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D)
45 mm x 11 mm x 105 mm
Weight
Approx. 40 g
(incl. battery)
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
For video/audio
For still image
For connectors
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.
8Compatible 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,
pqi (still image only) and SanDisk
●If other media are used, they may fail to record
data correctly, or they may lose data that has
already been recorded.
●MultiMediaCards are not supported.
●For video recording, use a high-speed SD
memory card (at least 10 MB/s).
: Approximate recording time (for video)
(The numbers indicate “minutes”.)
●Built-in hard disk
●SD card
Quality
GZ-MG50E/EK
GZ-MG30E/EK
GZ-MG40E/EK
GZ-MG20E/EK
ULTRA FINE 430 290
FINE 640 430
NORMAL 850 570
ECONOMY 2250 1500
Quality 128
MB
256
MB
512
MB 1 GB
ULTRA FINE 1 3 7 14
FINE 2 5 10 21
NORMAL 3 6 14 27
ECONOMY 8 18 37 73
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited EK Printed in Malaysia
0805FOH-AL-VM
EN
A
AC Adapter ....................................................... 16
B
Backlight Compensation ..................................... 31
Battery Pack ..................................................... 14
Brightness Control ....................................... 19, 49
C
Changing The Menu Settings ...................... 48 – 51
Charging The Battery Pack ................................. 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
Data Battery ..................................................... 16
Date Index Screen ....................................... 25, 30
Date/Time Settings ............................................ 18
Deleting Files .................................................... 39
Demonstration Mode .......................................... 48
Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ............................... 50
Direct Printing ................................................... 47
DPOF Print Setting (Digital Print Order Format) ...... 46
Drop Detection .................................................. 49
Dubbing ..................................................... 26, 45
E
Effect ......................................................... 36, 37
F
File Information ................................................. 38
Formatting a Recording Medium .................... 20, 49
G
Gain Up ........................................................... 50
I
Image Rotation .................................................. 30
Image Size ....................................................... 51
Index Screen .............................................. 24, 29
L
Language Setting ........................................ 18, 49
LCD Monitor ........................................... 9, 12, 58
LED Light ......................................................... 31
M
Manual Exposure ........................................ 32, 33
Manual Focus ................................................... 33
MSET Menu ..................................................... 32
O
Operation Sound ............................................... 48
P
Picture Quality ............................................ 50, 51
Play List ............................................. 42 – 45, 50
Power-Linked Operation ..................................... 17
Program AE ...................................................... 36
Protecting Files ........................................... 38, 50
R
Remote Control ................................................. 27
Resetting The File Number ............................ 42, 49
S
Scroll Bar ................................................... 25, 30
SD Memory Card ............................................... 20
Self-Timer ........................................................ 51
Shutter Speed ................................................... 35
Slide Show ....................................................... 29
Slow Motion Playback ........................................ 25
Speaker Volume ................................................ 24
Spot Exposure Control ....................................... 31
T
Tele Macro ................................................. 50, 51
Tripod Mounting ................................................ 19
Troubleshooting ................................................ 52
W
Warning Indications ........................................... 55
White Balance ................................................... 34
Wide Mode ....................................................... 50
Wind Cut .......................................................... 50
Wipe or Fader Effects ......................................... 37
Z
Zooming ................................... 23, 25, 28, 30, 50
TERMS
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND
USB CONNECTION GUIDE
ENGLISH
LYT1473-001A EN
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.
JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .... 2
Notice for Users ............................................... 6
System Requirements ..................................... 8
Software Installation (Windows®) .................. 11
Connections (Windows®) ............................... 13
Viewing the Contents of a Recording Medium
(Windows®) ................................................ 14
Copying Files to the PC (Windows®) ............. 16
Playing Back Files on the PC (Windows®) .... 17
Disconnecting the USB cable (Windows®) .... 17
User’s Guide/Help/Readme (Windows®) ....... 18
Backing Up Video files (Windows®
) ............... 19
Playing Back Copied Video (Windows ®) ....... 20
How To Create DVDs simply (Windows®) ..... 21
Creating a DVD with Titles (Windows®) ........ 23
Software Installation (Macintosh) ................... 26
Connections (Macintosh) ............................... 28
Viewing the Contents of a Recording Medium
(Macintosh) ................................................ 28
Copying Files to the PC (Macintosh) ............. 30
Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh) .... 30
Help/Readme (Macintosh) ............................. 31
File Combination (Macintosh) ........................ 31
File Trimming (Macintosh) ............................. 33
JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
The right to use the Program is granted by Victor
Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only
on the condition that You agree to the following.
Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You
may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER,
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INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
1COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP
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Conventions.
2GRANT OF LICENSE
(1) Subject to the conditions of this
Agreement, JVC grants to You a non-
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may install and use the Program on a
HDD or other storage devices
incorporated in Your PC.
(2) You may make one (1) copy of the
Program solely for your personal backup
or archival purposes.
Contents
IMPORTANT
TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ
THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL
PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC.
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3RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM
(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,
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Program, except to the extent that
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Program.
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6TERM
This Agreement will become effective on the
date when You install and use the Program on
Your machine, and continue to be in effect
until the termination under the following
provision.
Should You breach any provision of this
Agreement, JVC may terminate this
Agreement without giving any notice to You.
In this event, JVC may claim against You for
any damages caused by Your breach. Should
this Agreement be terminated, You must
immediately destroy the Program stored in
Your machine (including the erasing from any
memory in Your PC), and no longer own such
Program.
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7EXPORT CONTROL
You agree that You will not ship, transfer or
export the Program or underlying information
and technology to any countries to which
Japan and other relevant countries have
initiated an embargo on such goods.
8U.S. GOVERNMENT USER
If You are an agency of the United States of
America (the “Government”), You
acknowledge JVC’s representation that the
Program is a “Commercial Item” as defined in
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part
2.101 (g) consisting unpublished “Commercial
Computer Software” as those items are used
at FAR part 12.212 and is only licensed to You
with the same use rights JVC grants all
commercial end users pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement.
9GENERAL
(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion
or other alternation of or to this Agreement
will be valid unless reduced to writing and
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JVC.
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interpreted under the laws of Japan. The
Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over
all disputes which may arise with respect
to the execution, interpretation and
performance of this Agreement.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
NOTE:
If You acquired the Program in Germany, the
provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5
(Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced
with those of the German version of this Agreement.
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You can find the latest information (in
English) on the provided software program at
our world wide web server at http://www.jvc-
victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html
CAUTION:
● Operate this equipment according to the
operating procedures described in this manual.
● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any
other CD-ROM to run this software.
● Do not attempt to modify this software.
● Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
How to handle a CD-ROM
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
anything or put a sticker on either the front or
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center
hole.
● 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.
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Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.
JVC
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the
JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html), please
fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready.
Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject
matter.
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding
specifications or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.
CyberLink
For details of CyberLink’s technical support service, refer to the “Readme” of each software or the
following list. To access “Readme”, refer to “User’s Guide/Help/Readme (Windows
®)” ( pg. 18).
Notice for Users
Product Name
Model
Problem
Error Message
PC
Manufacturer
Model □ Desktop □ Laptop
CPU
OS
Memory MB
Available Hard Disk Space MB
Region Location Phone # Web Language
Fax #
Europe 1 Germany
(aixTeMa)
+49-700-462-92375 support.gocyberlink.com German / French /
English
+49-241-70525-25
Europe 2
Europe area
other than
Germany
support.gocyberlink.com English
US/Canada US +1-510-668-0118 support.gocyberlink.com English
Asia &
Pacific 1 South Korea +82-31-716-8386 www.gocyberlink.co.kr Korean
+82-31-718-5173
Asia &
Pacific 2 Ta iw an +886-2-8667-1298 support.cyberlink.com.tw Mandarin / English
+886-2-8667-1300 support.gocyberlink.com
Asia &
Pacific 3
Australia & New
Zealand
(Manacom)
+61-7-3870-4900
support.gocyberlink.com English
+61-7-3870-9440
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PIXELA
For technical inquiries, please contact the PIXELA User Support Center in your region.
Please check the PIXELA website for latest information and downloading.
http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html
Region Location Phone #
North America Los Angeles +1-213-341-0163
Europe U.K. +44-1489-564-764
Asia Philippines +63-2-438-0090
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Windows®
8Digital Photo Navigator
The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camera to a PC and to use Digital Photo
Navigator.
System Requirements
OS : Windows® 2000 Professional SP4 [2000] (pre-installed),
Windows® XP Home Edition [XP] (pre-installed),
or Windows® XP Professional [XP] (pre-installed)
CPU : Intel® Pentium® III, at least 700 MHz
RAM : At least 128 MB
Free hard disk space : At least 10 MB for installation, at least 500 MB recommended
Connector : USB 2.0 connector
Display : Must be capable of displaying 800 x 600 dots with 16-bit color
Miscellaneous : Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
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8CyberLink DVD Solution
The following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink DVD Solution.
OS : Windows® 2000 Professional SP4 [2000] (pre-installed),
Windows® XP Home Edition [XP] (pre-installed),
or Windows® XP Professional [XP] (pre-installed)
CPU : Intel® Pentium® III, at least 700 MHz
(Intel® Pentium® 4, at least 2 GHz recommended)
RAM : At least 128 MB (at least 256 MB recommended)
Free hard disk space : At least 350 MB for installation
For creating DVD Video, at least 10 GB recommended
For creating VCD, at least 1 GB recommended
Connector : USB 2.0 connector
Display : Must be capable of displaying 1024 x 600 dots
Miscellaneous : Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
DirectX 9.0 or later
DirectX is necessary so that CyberLink DVD Solution works
properly and it is automatically installed during CyberLink DVD
Solution installation.
Supported media : DVD-Video: DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW
DVD-VR: DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
DVD+VR: DVD+RW
VideoCD: CD-R/RW
For the compatible DVD/CD burners, refer to CyberLink web
site: http://www.gocyberlink.com/english/products/powerproducer/
2_gold/comp_dvd_drives.jsp
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Macintosh
8Capty MPEG Edit EX
The following requirements must be satisfied to use Capty MPEG Edit EX.
●The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work
on all personal computers meeting those requirements.
●Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
●Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
●Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
●If your PC does not meet the system requirements above, you can use the optional USB reader/
writer CU-VUSD70, the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 to
load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC.
(Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/)
Hardware : iMac G4, iMac G5, iBook G4, Power Mac G5, PowerBook G4, eMac,
Mac Mini
OS : Mac OS X (v10.2.8, v10.3.1 to v10.3.9)
CPU : At least PowerPC G4/800 MHz or more
RAM : At least 128 MB (at least 256 MB recommended)
Free hard disk space : At least 30 MB for installation
Connector : Must be standard equipped with USB 2.0 connector
Display : Must be capable of displaying 1024 x 768 dots with full color
Miscellaneous : QuickTime 6.5 or later
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Follow the procedure described below to install
the software. From the [SETUP] screen in step 2,
you can install the following drivers or software.
Before start installing, quit any other software you
are using. (Check that there are no other
application icons on the status bar.)
Digital Photo Navigator 1.5
This application is used to organize still images
and convert them into a variety of formats.
CyberLink DVD Solution
PowerProducer 2 Gold NE
PowerProducer 2 Gold NE is software for
creating movie discs incorporating not only video
but also slideshows. This software uses a simple
wizard format for creating a wide range of
different format discs. You can also edit imported
video. You can import video from the camera, edit
it, and then create a slideshow from still images.
You can create a customized menu for the video
or slideshow and write the contents to DVD or
other media.
PowerDirector Express NE
PowerDirector Express NE is software for easily
editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still
images, and other contents for creating a movie.
This software has an interface that allows editing
in either timeline or storyboard mode, maintains
superior image quality, uses SVRT for high-speed
rendering, and has a host of other advanced
video editing features.
PowerDVD 5 NE
PowerDVD 5 NE is software for playing back
DVD-Video and video files.
1Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears.
● From the [SETUP] screen, you can install the
desired software.
● If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double-
click the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer]
window.
2Click [Install] on the right side of the
desired software and follow the on screen
instructions to complete the installation.
The installation of the selected software starts.
The procedure differs depending on the software.
Following steps are the example of CyberLink
DVD Solution.
3Click [Install] on the right side of
[CyberLink DVD Solution] on the [SETUP]
screen.
[Choose Setup Language] screen appears.
4Select the desired language and click [OK].
The [CyberLink DVD Solution Setup] screen in
step 5 appears.
● If [Information] screen for Windows Messenger
appears, refer to page 13.
Software Installation (Windows®)
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5Click [Next].
[License Agreement] screen appears.
6Click [Yes].
[Customer Information] screen appears.
7Confirm your information and click [Next].
● It is possible to change the information.
[Choose Destination Location] screen appears.
8Click [Next].
[Setup Type] screen appears.
9Select the program(s) you want to install,
then click [Next].
[Setup Status] screen appears. Wait for a
moment until the installation is finished and
[Setup Complete] screen appears.
10 Click [Finish] then restart the PC.
Install all of the desired software in the same
way.
To display [SETUP] screen, double-click the CD-
ROM icon in the [My Computer] window.
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NOTES:
● If PowerDirector/PowerProducer/PowerDVD have
already been installed on the PC, uninstall them
before installing the provided software.
Video files captured with this camera can only be
handled on the provided software. Please install
and use the provided software (PowerDirector
Express NE, PowerProducer 2 Gold NE,
PowerDVD 5 NE).
● If you perform installation of a software that is
already installed, uninstallation will start. In this
case, perform the installation again after
uninstallation is finished.
● Windows Messenger has to been closed during
CyberLink DVD Solution installation. If it is running
during installation, [Information] screen appears.
To close Windows Messenger:
1) While holding [Ctrl + Alt] key, click [Delete]
key so that [Task Manager] appears.
2) Click [Processes] tab.
3) Select [msmsgs.exe].
4) Click [End process].
Connecting the USB cable
Connect the USB cable to copy still images and
video files in a recording medium to the PC.
1To assure safety, make sure all units are
turned off before making any connections.
2Use the USB cable to connect the camera
to the PC.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack.
● When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off
the camera causes malfunctions of the PC.
● Connect the camera directly to the PC, not through
the hub.
● Do not use an extension USB cable.
Connections (Windows®)
Camera
To USB connector
PC
To USB connector
USB cable
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1If you want to view the contents in the SD
Memory Card, make sure that the card is set
in the camera.
2Set the camera’s power switch to the
playback mode while pressing down the lock
button located on the switch.
The camera turns on.
3Connect the camera to the PC with a USB
cable. ( pg. 13)
On the camera’s LCD monitor [USB
MASSSTORAGE] appears.
4When using Windows® XP:
The [Removable Disk]
window appears on
the PC’s screen after
a moment.
Select [Open folders
to view files using
Windows Explorer]
and click [OK].
NOTE:
If the [Removable Disk]
window does not
appear, confirm the connection ( pg. 13) or
perform the steps 1 and 2 .
When using Windows
®
2000:
1Double-click
the [My
Computer] icon
on the desktop.
The [Removable
Disk] icon which
represents the
recording
medium in the
camera appears in the [My Computer] window. If
the SD card is in the camera, two [Removable
Disk] icons appear. Check the contents in each
recording medium.
2Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon.
5The folders in the recording medium
appear.
Different file types are stored in different folders.
Viewing the Contents of a Recording
Medium (Windows®)
Still images DPOF setting data
Video files
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Folder structure within the recording medium
Video files: Stored in the [PRGxxx] folder (where
xxx is a number), within the [SD_VIDEO] folder.
Still image files: Stored in the [xxxJVCSO] folder
(where xxx is a number), within the [DCIM] folder.
[DCIM]: Contains folders with still images (JPEG)
(extension “.jpg”)
[SD_VIDEO]: Contains folders with video
(MPEG2) files (extension “.mod”)
[EXTMOV]: Contains video (MPEG2) files which
are not recorded or saved properly (extension
“.mod”)
[MISC]: Contains folders with DPOF setting data
AStill image file folder
BManagement information for the media as a
whole
CManagement information
DVideo file
EManagement information for the video file
FVideo file that failed to be produced by an
accident such as when dropped
* Management information: Information such as the
date and time of recording, recorded with the video
file.
NOTES:
● Any folders or files other than those described
above are also recorded in the recording medium.
● Saving the wrong kinds of files in a recording
medium or deleting files or folders from a recording
medium can cause problems with the operation of
the camera. When it is necessary to delete a file
from a recording medium, delete it through the
camera. Also, do not move or rename folders and
files within the medium on PC.
● Never disconnect the USB cable while the
ACCESS lamp on the camera lights or blinks.
● If you are using a brand new SD card, you need to
format it with the camera first. You may not be able
to copy files from the SD card to the PC without
doing so.
● The file extension may not appear depending on
the [FOLDER] option setting of Windows ®.
How to play back video files from the [EXTMOV
folder on the camera
On the index display of video files, press the
recording start/stop button to display "MPG" on
the screen. After that, follow the usual operation
for playback. However, playlist functions are not
available.
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Recording
medium
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Still images and video files that are stored in a
recording medium can be copied to the PC and
played back on the PC.
1Perform the procedure in “Viewing the
Contents of a Recording Medium
(Windows ®)” ( pg. 14).
The folders in the recording medium appear.
2Create a new folder, enter the folder name,
and then double-click it.
For example, create a new folder in the [My
Pictures] folder.
3Select the folder to be copied, and then
drag and drop that folder in the destination
folder.
To copy still images: Copy the folder within the
[DCIM] folder.
To copy video files: Copy the folder within the
[SD_VIDEO] folder.
● The ACCESS lamp on the camera lights or blinks,
and the folder is copied from the recording medium
to the PC.
NOTES:
● Never disconnect the USB cable while the
ACCESS lamp on the camera lights or blinks.
● File transfer takes considerable time in PCs. Usage
of a PC that supports USB 2.0 is required.
Copying Files to the PC (Windows
®)
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Still images
Use an application that can handle the JPEG file
format.
To view a still image, double-click the still image
file (extension “.jpg”).
Video files
Use the PowerDVD 5 NE.
You can install this software from the provided
CD-ROM. For more details of PowerDVD 5 NE,
refer to “Playing Back Copied Video
(Windows ®)”. ( pg. 20)
NOTE:
When playing back a file in the recording medium on
your PC, copy the file to your PC, and then play it
back. If video file is played back directly from
recording medium (i.e. the camera is connected
through USB to your PC), it may be not played back
properly due to the inadequate processing speeds or
other problems.
Before loading or unloading recording mediums
or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB
cable and turn off the camera.
1Confirm that the ACCESS lamp on the
camera does not light or blink.
● If the ACCESS lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is
turned off before proceeding.
2Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware]
or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the
status bar.
The [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or
Eject Hardware] dialog box appears.
Windows ® XP: If not, wait a while then go to
step 5.
3Select [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB
Disk], and then click [Stop].
Playing Back Files on the PC
(Windows
®)
Disconnecting the USB cable
(Windows
®)
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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4Click [OK].
Windows ® 2000: If a message indicating that the
device can be safely removed appears, click [OK]
and then click [Close].
5Disconnect the USB cable.
6Set the camera’s power switch to off.
The camera turns off.
This manual only refers to software installation
and PC connection. For more details of each
software, refer to its User’s Guide/Help/Readme.
8 CyberLink DVD Solution
Following steps are the example of CyberLink
PowerDirector Express NE.
1Click [Start], go to [All Programs] or
[Programs]– [CyberLink PowerDirector
Express], and then click User’s Guide/Help/
Readme depending on your preference.
* The model name depends on the connected
camera.
User’s Guide/Help/Readme
(Windows
®)
INFORMATION
The programs in CyberLink DVD Solution are
versions with limited functionality. The User's
Guide and Help files are written for the
commercial version available in stores. For
information about the differences with the
commercial version, see the Readme file or the
following web site: http://www2.cli.co.jp/
products/ne/ for the respective program.
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8 Digital Photo Navigator
The User’s Guide is included on the CD-ROM in
PDF format. Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [My
Computer], then click [Open]. Double-click the
[Docs] folder, then double-click the [PhotoNavi]
folder. Open the "Start.pdf" file and click the
button of the desired language. Note that Adobe ®
Acrobat ® Reader TM or Adobe ® Reader ® must be
installed to read PDF files.
Adobe ® Reader ® can be loaded from Adobe’s
web site: http://www.adobe.com/
1Set the camera to playback mode.
2Connect the camera to the PC with the
USB cable.
3The message [USB MASSSTORAGE] is
displayed on the LCD screen.
When using
Windows ® XP:
Select [Open folders
to view files using
Windows Explorer]
from the [Removable
Disk] screen on the
PC.
When using
Windows ® Me/
2000
Select
[Removable
Disk] from the
[My Computer]
screen.
4Create a new folder with a selected name
on the desktop.
Backing Up Video files (Windows
®)
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
– 20 –
5Copy the entire [SD_VIDEO] folder.
When returning folders backed up to the PC back
to the camera, be sure to first erase the
[SD_VIDEO] folder in the camera HDD before
copying the [SD_VIDEO] folder of the PC.
● The [EXTMOV] folder may contain dropped scenes
or video corrupted by the management folder due
to some cause. In this case, be sure to copy this
entire folder too.
Creating play lists using multiple files and viewin
video
1Click the bottom right of the operation
panel to create a playlist using multiple files.
2Click [File Mode].
The video files can be selected in folder units.
Viewing the video for a single file
Drag and drop a MOD file over the PowerDVD
shortcut icon, PowerDVD 5 NE screen, or the
operation panel.
Still images DPOF setting data
Video files
Playing Back Copied Video
(Windows
®)
– 21 –
1Start PowerDirector Express NE and click
[Load a media folder] of the import button,
then select the folder that you have copied to
PC to register it to the library.
2Drag and drop the videos from the library
to the timeline/storyboard in the playback
order.
● If necessary, edit transition or title on the
timeline/storyboard. Click [Produce] button after
finish editing.
● Video in 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 aspect ratio
cannot be edited together.
● If a still image is inserted into video in 16:9
aspect ratio, the image must be squeeze
processed first by using the Digital Photo
Navigator.
3Select [Produce a Disc], and then click
[Next].
How To Create DVDs simply
(Windows
®)
(Example of transition)
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
– 22 –
4Select [DVD Format] and click [Next].
● If the video is [ULTRA FINE], [FINE], or
[NORMAL], select [High Quality NTSC (or PAL)
DVD]. If the video is [ECONOMY], select [Long
Play NTSC (or PAL) DVD]. Encoding is not
performed on unedited video, and high-speed
processing is performed at the original image
quality.
● Insert a check mark for [Use SVRT to save
rendering time]. The minimum required
encoding is performed, and high-speed
processing is performed while keeping the
original image quality. Insert a check mark for
[After production, make disc in PowerProducer].
● If the image is in 16:9 aspect ratio, insert a
check mark for [Export 16:9 movie].
● Check that you do not exceed the recordable
capacity of the DVD.
5Click [Start] to create the file. After the
completion of video file creation,
PowerProducer 2 Gold NE starts
automatically.
6Load a blank DVD media into the
recordable DVD drive.
● When you watch DVDs on commercially
available DVD player, it is recommended to
burn to DVD-R.
7Click []] in the [Import/Capture Content]
screen of PowerProducer 2 Gold NE.
– 23 –
8Remove the check mark for [Include Menu]
in the [Preview] screen, and then click []].
9Insert a check mark for [Burn to disc] in the
[Final Output] screen, and then click [ ] to
create the DVD-Video.
Check that you do not exceed the recordable
capacity of the DVD
1Connect the camera to the PC with the
USB cable, or remove the SD Memory Card
from the camera and connect it to the PC
using the card reader. Copy the video file
folder (ex. “PRG001”) in the recording
medium to the PC.
2Start PowerDirector Express NE and click
[Load a media folder] of the import button,
then select the folder copied to PC in step 1
to register it to the library.
For more details for creating a DVDs, refer to
the User’s Guide of PowerDirector and
PowerProducer installed on the PC.
( pg. 18)
Creating a DVD with Titles
(Windows
®)
“PRG001” folder
"SD_VIDEO" folder
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
– 25 –
6Click [Start].
This starts conversion of the edited file. The file is
saved to the location displayed in the storage
location. Before creating slideshows or titles on a
DVD that includes video in 16:9 aspect ratio, still
images must first undergo the squeeze process.
7Click [Home].
8Load an unrecorded DVD media into the
DVD drive.
9 Start PowerProducer.
10 Select [DVD].
For the detail of the quality of the video, refer to
the following table.
11Click [Open media files]. The file that was
saved before is opened. Organize the files in
the order they will be played by checking
them using the Preview or other method.
12Insert a check mark for [Include Menu].
● The menu screens, menu titles, and background
music (BGM) can be changed. Use the additional
functions to change as you like, and then click []].
13Insert a check mark for [Burn to Disc],
and then click the [ ] button to create the
DVD video.
PowerDirector
Express NE
PowerProducer 2
Gold NE
ULTRA FINE HQ
FINE XP
NORMAL SP
ECONOMY EP
– 26 –
Follow the procedure described below to install
the software.
Before start installing, quit any other software you
are using.
Capty MPEG Edit EX
This application is used to edit video files
(MPEG-2 format) and write them into QuickTime
and a variety of formats.
1Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
Double click the CD-ROM icon.
2Double-click the [Capty MPEG Edit EX for
Everio] folder in the CD-ROM.
3Double-click the [Capty MPEG Edit EX.pkg]
icon.
4Click [Continue] when you asked to
continue installing the software.
Introduction screen appears.
5Click [Continue] on the Introduction
screen.
Read Me screen appears.
6 Read the Important Information carefully
and click [Continue].
License screen appears.
7Read the Software License Agreement
carefully and click [Continue].
Software Installation (Macintosh)
– 27 –
8Click [Agree] if you agree with the license
agreement.
Select a Destination screen appears.
9Select the desitination volume and click
[Continue].
Installation Type screen appears.
10Click [Upgrade] if you perform a basic
installation of the software.
Authenticate screen appears.
11Enter the Macintosh Administrator name
and password in [Name] and [Password]
respectively, and click [OK].
Finish Up screen appears.
● If you are not the owner, this screen will not be
appeared.
12Click [Close] after you will confirm the
message that tells you the installation has
been completed.
13Click [Close] when the installation is
finished and eject the CD-ROM.
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