Hitachi MPEGCAM MP-EG1A User manual
MP-EG1A
Hitachi
Home
Electronics (America),
Inc.
3890 Steve Reynolds BlvBlvd.rcross
GA
30093
Tel. 770-279-5600
Hitachi
Sales Corporation of
Hawaii
3219 Koapaka St/Honolulu. HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI
HITACHI
(HSC) CANADA
INC.
6740 CampobelloRoad,Mississauga, OntarioLN52L8
CANADA
Tel. 905-821-4545
Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with.
this manual and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
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For Your Safety
The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the
MP-EG
IA
on
and
off, leaving the
date/time
fea-
ture
unaffected.
If
the
unit
is
to
be
left
unattended
for a
long
period
of
time, turn
the
MPEG
camera
off.
WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
MP-EG
IA
and
AC
adapter/charger
have
the
following
caution
marks.
DO
NOT
OPEN.
Identifications of caution marks
This symbol warns the userthat uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to causeelectrical shock. There-
fore, it is dangerous to make any kind
of
contact with any inside part
of
this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance
of
this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully to
avoid any problems.
CAUTION
:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
OPEN.
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SER-
VICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
MATCH
WIDE
BLADE
OF
PLUG
TO
WIDE
SLOT,
AND
FULLY
INSERT
PLUG.
WARNING : Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-right law
may apply to private in-home videotaping
of
copyrighted materials.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-
lations.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than 99.99%
of
its
picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.0I%) may appear as colored bright dots. This
does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits
of
current technology.
Warning: This device complies with Part 15
of
the
FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has
been
tested and found to
comply
with
the
limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuantto Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and,
if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occurin a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or
television reception, which can
be
determined by turning the equipment
off
and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct
by
one
or
more
of
the following measures:
-Reorient
or
relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-
Connect
the equipment into
an
outlet
on
a circuit different from that to
which
the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer
or
an experienced
radioffV
technician for help.
Caution
to
the
user
: Changes
or
modifications not expressly approved
by
the manufacture could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Microsoft®
,
Windows®
and
MS-DOS®
are
registered trademarks
of
Microsoft Corporation.
Intel®
and
Pentium®
are
registered trademarks
of
Intel
Corporation.
SoftPEG
is
a registered trademarks of CompCore Multimedia
Inc.
IBM®and
IBM
PC/AT®
are
registered trademark
of
International Business Machines Corporation.
SoundBlaster
is
a registered trademark
of
Creative Technology
Ltd.
Other company names
and
product names listed
are
trademarks or
brand
names belonging to
each
company.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In
addition
to
the
careful
attention
devoted
to
quality
standards
in
the
manufacture
of
your
video
product,
safety
is
a
major
factor
in
the
design
of
every
instrument.
But,
safety
is
your responsibility too.
This
page
lists
important
information
that
will
help
to assure your
enjoyment
and
proper
use
of
MP-EG 7A
and
accessory
equipment.
Please
read
it carefully
before
operating
your
video
product
and
keep
it
in
a
handy
place
for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1
Read
and
Follow Instructions -All the safety
and operating instructions should be read before the video
product is operated. Follow-all operating and use instruc-
tions.
2 Retain Instructions -The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3
Heed
Warnings -Comply with all warnings on
the video product and in the operating instructions.
4 Polarized
Plug
-This video product is equipped
with a polarized f1ltemating -current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is safety fea-
ture.
If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug.
If
the plug should still fail
to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. To prevent electric shock do not use this polar-
ized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle orother outletunless the
blades can be fully inserted with-
out blade exposure.
If
you need
an extension, use a polarized cord.
5 Power Sources -
This
video product should be operated only from the type
of
power source indicated on the marking label.
If
you are
not sure
of
the type
of
power supply to your home. con-
sult yourvideo dealer orlocal power company. For video
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6 Overloading -Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk
of
fire or elec-
tric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords
are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged
orcracked wire insulation and
broken plugs. They may re-
sult in a shock
or
fire hazard.
Periodically examine the cord
and have it replaced by your
service technician
if
appear-
ance indicates damage or de-
teriorated insulation.
7 Power -Cord Protection -Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay-
ing particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience re-
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the appli-
ance.
8 Ventilation -Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked
or
covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the video
product on a bed, sofa, mg, orother similar surface. This
video product should never be placed near or over a ra-
diator or heat register. This video product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase orrack
unless proper ventilation is provided orthe video product
manufacturer's instructions have been followed.
9
Attachments
-Do not use attachments unless rec-
ommended by the video product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
Caution:
Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on
the accessory itselfand should not have been modified so
as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire.
If
in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
10
Water
and
Moisture
-Do not use this video prod-
uct near water -for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, orlaundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
11
Accessories -Do not place this video product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable. The video
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child oradult,
and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, orsold with the video product. Any mount-
ing
of
the product should follow the manufacturer's in-
structions, and should use a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
\.
11
A An appliance and cart
combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, exces-
sive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
12
Outdoor Antenna Grounding -
If
an outside an-
tenna or cable system is connected to the video product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Section 810
of
the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding
of
the mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of
the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size
of
grounding conductors, location
of
an-
tenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See ex-
ample below.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
(NEC SECTION
8!0-21)
-==-
........._
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM(NEC ART
250,PART
H)
NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
13
Power Lines -An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity
of
overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an out-
side antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching or approaching such power lines or cir-
cuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an
outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a
professional antenna installer.
USE
14
Cleaning -Unplug this video product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
15
Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects
of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points orshort-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid
of
any kind on the video product.
16
Lightning -For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unat-
tended and unused for long periods
of
time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or
cable-sys-
tem. This will prevent damage to the video product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
SERVICE
17
Servicing -
Do
not attempt to service this video
product yourselfas opening or removing covers may ex-
pose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
18
Conditions Requiring Service -Unplug this
video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following condi-
tions.
a.
When the power -supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.
If
liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the video product.
c.
If
the video product has been exposed to rain or wa-
ter.
d.
If
the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating in-
structions. Improperadjustment ofothercontrols may
result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the video product
to its normal operation.
e.
If
the video product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f.
When the video product exhibits a distinct change in
performance -this indicates a need for service!
19
Replacement Parts -When replacement parts
are required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety characteris-
tics as the original parts. Use
of
replacements specified
by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, elec-
tric shock or other hazards.
20
Safety Check -Upon completion
of
any service
or repairs to this video product, ask the service techni-
cian to perform safety checks recommended by the manu-
facturer to determine that the video product is in safe op-
erating condition.
21
Heat -The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
1.
Save these Instructions -This page contains im-
portant safety and operating instructions for AC
Adapter/Charger Model
MP-AClA.
2. Before using
AC
Adapter/Charger, read all in-
structions and cautionary markings on (1)
AC
Adapter/Charger, (2) battery and (3)
product
using battery.
3. Also read all instructions on pages 2 and 3.
4. Caution -
To
reduce risk
of
injury, charge only
rechargeable battery,
MP-BPlA.
Other types
of
batteries may burst causing per-
sonal injury and damage.
5.
Do
not expose charger to rain
or
snow.
6.
Use
of
an attachment nor recommended
or
sold
by
the battery charger manufacturer may result
in a risk
of
fire, electric shock,
or
injury to per-
sons.
7.
To
reduce risk
of
damage
to electric plug and
cord, pull by plug rather than cord when discon-
necting charger.
8.
Make
sure cord is located so that it will not
be
stepped on, tripped over,
or
otherwise subjected
to damage
or
stress.
9.
Do
not operate charger with
damaged
cord
or
plug -replace them immediately.
10.
An
extension cord should not be used unless ab-
solutely necessary.
Use
of
improperextension cord couldresult in a
risk
of
fire and electric shock. Ifextension cord
must be used, make sure:
A. The pins on plug
of
extension cord are the
same number, size, and shapeas those
of
plug
on charger.
B. Thatextension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
C. That wire size should
be
met below:
Minimum
AWG size
18
16
Length
of
extension cord (feet)
Equal to or less than 100
Equal to or less than 150
11.
Do
not operate charger
if
it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped,
or
otherwise
damaged
in
any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
12.
Do
not disassemble charger: take it to a quali-
fied serviceman
when
service
or
repair
is re-
quired. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk
of
electric shock
or
fire.
13. To reduce risk
of
electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
or
cleaning.
Read
This
First
To guide you, we've included following eight chapters.
• Chapter
1,
"Introduction", gives you how to use your MP-EG
lA
efficiently, and explains the overview
of
your MP-EGlA.
• Chapter 2, "Set-up", explains how to set up your MP-EG
lA
for recording.
• Chapter 3, "Recording", explains how to record moving pictures, still pictures, etc. Read thoroughly
before starting to record.
• Chapter 4, "Playback", explains how to play back recorded pictures and sound, and search for files you
want to play back.
• Chapter 5, "Operating files", explains how to use Media Navigation for arranging recorded files, editing
folder for auto play, etc.
• Chapter 6, "Using the
MP-EGlA
with Other Equipment", explains how to use the
MP-EGlA
with a TV
or a personal computer.
• Chapter 7, "Menu Settings", explains how to operate the on-screen menu for desired settings.
• Chapter
8,
"Subsidiary Information", shows various information, including what to do when you are in
trouble. Refer to each item
as
needed.
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find
the information you need:
• A quick index for the information you use most often (this page).
• A detailed table
of
contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 9).
Get to know your
MP-EGlA
by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We
appreciate your business.
Quick Index
Charging Battery Pack ..........................................................
20
Recording Moving Pictures ...................................................
31
Playing Back the
File
Just Recorded ....................................
40
Connecting
to
N
and
Viewing Playback Pictures .............
68
Connecting
to
Your Personal Computer..............................
70
• The MPEG1 standard is used for the MP-EG
IA
to handle moving pictures. The playback picture will be
slightly rougher, but this does not indicate a fault.
• The MP-EG
lA
mechanism is configured so the PC card cannot be removed when hot. Wait until it cools
down to remove.
• Do not set the CAM/OFF/PLAY switch to OFF when the ACCESS indicator is flashing.
• Be sure to set the CAM/OFF/PLAY switch to OFF once before switching it between CAM (REC) and
PLAY.
Registration and more information: http.//www.mpegcam.net
Cautions
When
Using
Any problems that occur as a result
of
any
of
the following conditions will not be
covered by our warranty.
Handle the LCD screen with care:
• Do not apply force to the screen surface, as this could
cause cracks, scratches or unevenness in display. Any
unevenness
in
display will disappear on its own when
power is turned off, and then on again after a briefwait.
• Do not place the MP-EG
IA
with
its
LCD screen down.
Do not allow dust or sand to enter the unit!
• Store the batteries in a place beyond the reach
of
chil-
dren.
• Be careful that no sand splashes on the unit when us-
ing it on a beach. This could cause malfunctions.
• Be careful that no dust or sand enters the unit when
using it outdoors on windy days. This could cause
malfunctions.
• Do not place the unit directly on sand, as this could
cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
• Handle the unit with care so that sunlight does not en-
ter the lens directly. This could cause malfunctions.
• Do not leave the unit with the LCD screen exposed
to
direct sunlight. This could cause malfunctions.
Do not wipe unit case with benzene or thinner:
• The coating
of
case could peel off or the case could
deteriorate.
• Use chemical cleaning cloth, following the instructions
for use.
Do not use the unit near an operating radio or
TV:
Noise could appear on the TV screen or noise could enter
the radio sound.
Do not use unit
in
extremely hot or cold places:
• Be sure not to leave the MP-EG
IA
in a place where
the temperature exceeds 140°F(60°C), or the pickup
device may be damaged.
• Normal recording or playback may not be possible
if
you use it at temperatures over 104°F (40°C) or under
32°F (0°C).
Do not apply shocks:
• Take care that you do not strike the unit against any-
thing or drop it. This could cause malfunctions.
• When you are using the unit on the provided stand, do
not depress unit with force from top, as the stand could
break.
• Do not expose the unit to shocks during recording, or
the file being recorded will not be stored.
Do not use the unit near strong radio waves or
magnetism:
Do not use the unit near objects generating radio waves
or electric appliances with motors. This could cause
malfunctions.
Do not use the unit for a long uninterrupted pe-
riod of time:
This unit is designed and produced for home-use record-
ing and playback. Do not use it for a long time continu-
ously as a surveillance camera/monitor, as this could
cause malfunctions.
If
you use it for a prolonged time,
the temperature at unit surface will rise, but this does not
indicate a fault.
No water!
This unit does not have a water-resistant structure. Be
careful that it
is
not exposed
to
rain orwater splash. This
could cause malfunctions.
Also read the instructions attached with op-
tional accessories.
When you use optional accessories with this unit, follow
the cautions on them and the instruction manuals at-
tached.
Loading Batteries
WARNING:
KEEPTHEBATTERYAWAYFROM
CHILDREN
AND
PETS.
IF
SWALLOWED CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY
FOR
EMERGENCY
TREATMENT.
Note : Replace the battery with 3V micro lithium cells
such as Maxell CR2025 or its equivalent.
Note : Dispose
of
battery safely in accordance with lo-
cal laws. Do not dispose
of
in fire.
Note : Do not short circuit the battery.
Note: Do not take apart the battery.
Note : Do not hold the battery with the metallic twee-
zers.
Note: Do not re-charge the battery.
Note : Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
Before
Using
Compensation
for
recorded
contents:
If
the unit orPC card becomes faulty during use and no recording is possible on PC card
or
playback
. from it, we will no t
be
responsible for compensation for your lost recordings.
Make
a
trial
recording
before
recording
important
events:
If
recorded data is erased because the unit malfunctions, the data cannot
be
restored.
Copyrights:
You cannot use recordings
of
copyrighted materials for purposes other than for your private enjoy-
ment, without permission
of
their rightful owner.
Be careful of Moisture Condensation
Condensation:
When a heater is used in your room in a cold season, windowpanes will
be
frosted. This is because
vapor in air indoors is cooled rapidly and moisture is formed. This is referred to as condensation.
Condensation
occurs:
When you move unit from a coldplace to a warm place abruptly, such as when you enter a lodge from
a ski slope; When you place the unitin a room inwhich heating has
just
begun orina place where cool
air strikes unit directly;
When
you
move
the unit outside from a cooled
room
or vehicle in a hot
season.
When
condensation
occurs:
Leave unit in a place as dry as possible for about one hour before using it.
When moisture condenses on the lens, a clear picture cannot
be
recorded. Start recording after con-
densation
of
the lens has been removed.
Checking
the
ProvidedAccessories
Make sure you have following :
PC Card
(MP-HD260A)
A 260MB hard disk. This
stores video and audio data.
CD-ROM
Stores various applications,
etc
Sunshade for LCD screen
Attach this to the MP-EGIA
so that you can see the LCD
screen easily.
• Interface kit
Battery pack X 2
(MP-BPI
A)
The portable power supply
of
the
MP-EGlA.
Charge
before use. (See page 20)
Remote control
(MP-RMI
A)
(See page 27)
Stand
Used when connecting the
MP-EG
IA
to another device
and operating it.
AC adapter/charger
(MP-ACIA)
To charge battery pack, etc.
(See page 20)
Lithium battery
for remotecontrol (CR2025)
0
Wrist strap
Attach to the
EM-PG
I
to.
hold it as shown in the figure
be right.
ISA Interface Kit or ECP Interface Kit (Refer to each manual for details.)
ISA Interface Kit
(MP-ADilA)
ISA Interface Board
Floppy Disk
MP-EG
IA
Connection Cable
Instruction Manual
Warranty
ECP Interface Kit
(MP-ADEIA)
ECP Interface Adaptor
MP-ACADI (AC Adaptor)
Floppy Disk
Personal Computer Connection Cable
(PC Cable)
MP-EGIA Connection Cable
Instruction Manual
Warranty
DC power cord
Connect
this
to
the
AC
adapter/charger to power the
MP-EGIA
from AC outlet.
(See page 22)
Audio/video cable
To connect the MP-EG
IA
to
TV
or VCR.
CONTENTS TABLE
For Your Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AC
ADAPTER/CHARGER 4
Read This First.......................................................................................... 5
Cautions When Using................................................................................ 6
Before Using ............................................................................................. 7
Checking the Provided Accessories ........................................................... 8
CONTENTS TABLE .................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................
11
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Features ......................................................................................................................12
Operating Files .............................................................................................................14
PC
Card .......................................................................................................................15
Names of Each Part .....................................................................................................16
Viewing the On-Screen Display ....................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Set-up....................................................... 19
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Charging Battery Pack .................................................................................................20
Loading the Battery Pack .............................................................................................
21
Using Power Supply from AC Outlet .............................................................................22
Loading the PC Card ....................................................................................................23
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................24
Inserting Battery into the Remote Control......................................................................27
Tips for Skillful Use of the MP-EG1A ............................................................................28
Chapter 3 Recording ............................................... 29
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Rotating the Camera Block and Attaching the Sunshade ............................................. 30
Recording Moving Pictures ...........................................................................................
31
Recording Still Pictures ................................................................................................33
Recording Still Pictures at Intervals ...............................................................................34
Recording Consecutive Still Pictures ............................................................................35
Recording a Still Picture with Audio ..............................................................................36
Recording Image of Your Portrait Using the Remote Control ........................................ 37
Chapter 4 Playback .................................................. 39
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Playing Back the File Just Recorded ............................................................................
.40
Locating Files to be Played by Skipping Start Pictures .................................................
41
Order of Files to be Played .......................................................................................... 42
Playback Using the Remote Control .............................................................................43
CONTENTS TABLE
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_
Chapter 5 File Management (Media Navigation) ...... 45
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Starting Media Navigation ............................................................................................46
On-Screen Display and Basic Operation of Media Navigation...................................... 47
Selecting the File and Playing It Back ...........................................................................49
Transferring Files to Another Folder (CHG FOLD# menu item) .................................... 50
Deleting the File ...........................................................................................................52
Deleting All Files
in
Folder ............................................................................................55
Protecting Files (LOCK/UNLOCK menu item) .............................................................. 56
Changing the Display Order of Files(CHG
ORD
menu item) ........................................ 58
Auto Play of Desired Files ............................................................................................60
Cheking Free Memory Area of PC Card (REMAIN) ...................................................... q2
Switching Thumbnail Display On
or
Off.........................................................................63
Correcting File Recording Date/Time(CHG TIME menu item)....................................... 64
Chapter 6 Using the MP-EG1A with Other Equipment 67
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Connecting to
TV
and Viewing Playback Pictures ........................................................ 68
Personal Computers to which the MP-EG1A Can Be Connected ................................. 69
Connecting to Your Personal Computer........................................................................70
Transferring Files to Your Personal Computer .............................................................
71
Personal Computers to which Files Can Be Transferred Directly .................................. 72
Chapter 7 Menu Settings .......................................... 73
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Switching the Recording Function Type (REC
SET
UP) ............................................... 74
Setting Recording Interval (INTERVAL) ........................................................................
76
Switching Auto Power Off Setting (ENERGY SAVE ON) .............................................. 78
Switching ON-Screen Display On and Off (DISPLAY ON/OFF) .................................... 80
Switching Off LCD Monitor (LCD) .................................................................................
81
Adjusting Picture on LCD Monitor (PICTURE ADJ) ...................................................... 82
Initializing the PC Card ................................................................................................ 84
Chapter 8 Subsidiary Information ............................ 87
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Tips on Battery Pack ....................................................................................................88
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................90
When Trouble Messages Appear .................................................................................90
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................
91
Terminology .................................................................................................................94
Index............................................................................................................................95
Major Specifications .....................................................................................................96
Accessories Add Excitement ...............................................................................,........98
This section gives you how to use
your
plains the overview
of
your
MP-EGlA. Be
tion thoroughly.
Features................................................................
Operating Files ...................................................................................................... 14
PC
Card..................................... ...............................................................
15
Names
of
Each
Part
............
Viewing the On-ScreenDis
........................................................ 16
....................................................... 17
Chapter 1 Introduction
________
_
■
Features
A Variety of Recordings
One
MP-EG1A
allows
you
to
record
in
three
ways
-
moving
picture
(with
audio),
still
picture,
and
still
picture
with
audio.
Your
recordings
are
stored
in
PC
card*
3
instead
of
videotape or
film,
as
a
video
file*
1
and
audio
file*
2•
Usual
operation
is
similar
to
a
usual
camcoder.
Recording moving pictures:
You can record joyful events and sports
as
you use a usual
camcorder.
MPEG1 Format
Recording a still picture
or
consecutive still
pictures:
You
can record a still picturejust
as
you would use
an
ordi-
nary still camera. If you record moving subjects
in
con-
secutive still picture
made,
you
will
not
miss
acrucial
chance.
JPEG Format
Recording a still picture with audio:
You can add narration
to
a still picture for JPEG and MPEG
Audio. This function
is
useful ifyou want
to
attach voice
to
a still picture.
JPEG + MPEG Audio
Playback to View Recordings
in
Various Ways
__
_
Viewing on the LCD screen:
You
can immediately
see
the
videojustrecorded
on
the built-
in 1.8" liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.
Viewing on a
TV
screen:
Connecting the
MP-EGIA
to
TV, you can view recordings
on TV.
*
1:
MPEG 1 format, JPEG format
*2: MPEG Audio
*3:
PC
card (MP-HD260A), exclusively for
MP-EGlA
_________
Chapter 1 Introduction
A Variety of Uses
_____________
_
Presentation by using application software:
Microsoft® Office 97 (PowePoint® 97, Word 97, Excel 97), Microsoft® Access etc.
For creating multimedia contents and materials
for Internet homepage
or
Intranet Lan:
Because being stored in file, it is easy to send files in a
personal computer. This
is
most suitable for creating mul-
timediacontents and materials for Internet home page. You
can use the stored video file in a variety
of
joyful ways
such as wallpaper for your computer.
Playback and edit
the
files on
your
personal
computer:
Transfer files to your computer (see page 71), and you can
view them with computer software and edit the files with
the bundle software.
Printing:
You can print files with a generally available video printer,
orretrieve transferred files on your computer (see page 70)
and print them with the computerprinter. Clearer prints are
available with optional VY-60DA digital video printer.
For gathering materials:
You can choose the recording mode to suit the material,
such as recording moving subjects with a motion picture
mode adding a narrative with recording still picture when
recording commodities, etc.
For presentation:
You can use the file management function, Media Naviga-
tion, to easily arrange and edit files containing recording
files bygrouping, sorting, etc. After arranging the files, con-
nect the MP-EG
IA
to a TV and execute auto play for pre-
sentation.
Chapter 1 Introduction
________
_
■
Opera.ing
Files
In
PLAY
mode,
you
can
use
the
file
management
function,
Media Navigation,
which
is
provided with the MP-EGlA,
to
operate files.
Here
is
a briefexplanation ofMedia
Navigation:
File and folder
The
MP-EGlA
records moving pictures, still pictures and a still picture with audio, and stores each as
gathering
of
data. Gathering
of
data is referred to as a file.
Files are stored in a folder to be managed. Media Navigation provides six folders with numbers 0-5,
and recorded file is securely stored in any
of
the folders ( D
).
Folder 0 is referred to as "non-
identified folder" and all recorded files are stored in this folder temporarily.
Folders 1-5 have no files at first. You can use Folder 1-5 to arrange files.
* To move files to another folder, refer to "Transferring Files to Another Folder" ( see page 50).
Fishing
Skiing
Rowers
etc.
* Folder names (fishing, Skiing, etc.) shown in
the above figure will not appear on the Media
Navigation screen.
Arranging files
in
folders with themes
_____
_
When you have decided the theme
of
each folder, move the file from non-identified folder (folder 0)
to designated folder and arrange (see page 50). Delete unnecessary files (see pages 52 and 53).
Ifyou arrange files in folders this way, you can easily locate desired files.
Editing files for auto play
The
MP-EG
IA
can automatically play back
files collected in a folder in your designated
order, like the programplay with a
CD
player.
(See page 60) Collect a moving picture, still
picture and a still picture with audio in a folder
under a theme you
want
(see page 54), and
sort them (see page 58). Now, you can auto-
matically play backthe folder as a completed
work.
~
~
Winter in New York
(gJ
a.
Fall in New York
Seasons in n Summer in New York
New York
a.
Spring in New York
Auto play
* Titles (Winter in New York, etc.) shown in the
above figure will
not
appear on the
Media
Navigation screen.
The
section
''File
Management
(Media
Navigation)"
on
page
45
will
describe
the
method
for
performing
the
above procedures, etc., using Media Navigation.
Chapter
1 Introduction
■
PCCard
What
is
a
PC
card?
The MP-EG
IA
stores video and audio data in a harddisk, which is re-
ferred to as a PC card in this text.
MP-HD260A
PC
card
Maximum
time
and
number
of
pictures
PC
card
can
store
The MP-HD260A can store:
Moving picture:
Still pictures: approx. 20 minutes
approx. 3,000 shots
Still picture with audio: approx. 1,000 shots with
each 10sec. audio
* The number
of
still pictures that can be stored may de-
crease as their video scene contents become more compli-
cated. The recordable time
of
still picture with audio is
the maximum time when one still picture and audio only
are stored. Use the above storable time and number
of
stills only as a reference.
* MP-HD260A is already formated. It is not necessary to for-
mat.
Cautions When Using PC Card
_______
_
For safety, be careful
of
the following:
CAUTION
•
Do
not
bring
PC
card
near
fire
or
throw
it
into
fire;
it
may
explode,
causing
injury
or
burns.
•
Do
not
disassemble
or
modify
the
unit
by
yourself.
This
could
cause
fire
or
electric
shock.
•
To
prevent
damage
by
static
electricity,
touch
metal
(door
knob,
windows
frame,
etc.)
with
your
hand
to
discharge
it,
before
handling
the
unit.
Static
electricity
from
the
human
body
could
damage
the
unit.
Generally available
PC
cards:
Do
not use PC cards other than the MP-HD260A.
We
cannot guarantee their operation.
Handle PC card with care as follows to
prevent malfunctions or erasure of data :
•
Do
not bend the
PC
card, apply force, allow it to
be
subject to shocks
or
drop it.
• Do not use orstore in a place where static electricity or
magnetic or electric noise is likely to occur.
•
Do
not use or store where temperature and/or humid-
ity are high, in a dusty place, orunder highly corrosive
environments.
• Be careful that no dust orforeign object enters through
the connector.
• Do notpull out the PC card, unplug the
DC
powercord
orremove battery during recording or playback. The
file being recorded will not be stored, orthe stored file
could be destroyed.
Removing the PC card:
• Lay the unit on its back, with the LCD screen facing
up, then remove the PC card from the bottom.
Do
not
put the bottom face down to remove; you could drop
the PC card.
• When the unit is continuously used for a long time, the
PC card will generate heat and its temperature will in-
crease.
For
safety, the PC card eject lever is locked
when the temperature
of
PC cardexceeds the specified
one, and it cannot
be
removed. Ifthe lever is locked,
set the CAM/OFF/PLAY switch to OFF and wait for a
while. After the temperature drops, the lever will un-
lock, and you can remove the
PC
card.
• When the CAM/OFF/PLAY switch is set to CAM or
PLAY, the eject lever will not work. To remove the
card, check to see
if
the switch is set to OFF, with the
unit powered by the charged battery in it or the AC
adapter/charger connected to AC outlet.
• When the unit is powered by the AC adapter/charger,
do not unplug the
DC
cord from unit or AC adapter/
charger from AC outlet, with the CAM/OFF/PLAY
switch set to
CAM
or
PLAY; you cannot remove PC
card. Before unplugging them, make sure that the
switch is set to OFF.
• When the
PC
card eject lever does not work because
the unit is not powered by the battery or AC adapter/
charger,
tum
on the unit, set the CAM/OFF/PLAY
switch to OFF and then unlock the lever.
Stored data:
• It is recommended that you store valuable data in your
personal computer,
FD
or
MO
disk after each record-
ing.
• The recorded data may be erased when the PC card is
affected by electric noise
or
becomes faulty
or
is re-
paired, or
if
you or your friends make a mistake in us-
ing the unit.
We
cannot accept aliy responsibility
of
compensating for dam ages due to erasure
of
recorded
data.
Chapter 1 Introduction
________
_
■
Names
of
Each
Part
Front
View
Lens
,s:::;.::;:;;;;;:-..,,
Microphone
Camera block Infrared receiver
~
LCD monitor DELETE button
•
POWER
indicator
CAM/OFF/PLAY
~
power switch
REC MODE/
THUMBNAIL ,
AV
output/PC
cable
button
---------;,,-'(g
connection
terminal
II
Q. (behind the lid)
~~~TION~
yC9~
;~ltl---JZOOM/VOL button
buwm~
~~RF£S-
MENU button
~
ACCESS indicator
o~
..
F.:·.-
RCH
■
STO
◄ ►
PLAY
►
"
l+IIA.SEARCH
DC
power
cord
connection terminal
(behind the lid)
Speaker
BATT. EJECT button
Battery compartment
lid
Screw retaining lidofPC
card insertion slot
Bottom
View
Remote
Control
~
!II
0
~~o
Lid ofPC card insertion slot
Tripod mounting
threaded socket
PLAY button
PAUSE button
DELETE button
DISPLAY
button
VOL button
Chapter 1
Introduction
■
Viewing
the
On-Screen
Displa,y
Various types ofinformation appear on
the
LCD
monitor. Here are meaning ofeach
indication
and
how
to
interpret them.
[REC MODE] On-Screen Display during
CD
Interval
~
Recording
,~---
@PC
card free memory area
®R
d d r
O INTERVAL
REM
l 2
D41
ecor mo e I O: 3 0 '
Wj!!,-----.,
I
__
@)
Battery remaining level
@Lap time
-----;-LAP
l O: 0 0
~
I @PCcard alarm
~W
T MEMORY
IS
ALMOST FULL
® Zoom bar
----+-i
~------~--®
Message
® Operating mode
10/24/1997
L
REC
NORM
9:
30PM
J
L_
® Recording.type
(J)
Current date/time
* Note that all the above indication do not indicates at the same time.
* Although a color picture appears
on
the built-in
LCD
monitor, a black-and-white
picture appears
on
the
TV
screen.
CD
INTERVAL: Appears during still picture recording
mode
if
the interval has been set (see page 76). This
indicates the interval at which still pictures are recorded
and can
be
set to 30 seconds, 1 minute
or
5 minutes
(see page 34).
If
this indicator does not appear, nor-
mal still picture recording will be engaged.
® Record mode: This indicates the current recording
file type that which can be switched
by
pressing the
REC
MODE/fHUMBNAIL
button. You can select
one
of
four modes:
,r.
:Moving picture (MPEG1 Format)
CJ
:Still picture (JPEG Format)
QJ
: Consecutive recording
of
still pictures
(JPEG Format, 2PPS/sec. and 5shots)
.P
:Still picture with audio
(JPEG Format and
MPEG
Audio)
@ Lap time : This appears
when
you select moving
pictures
or
still picture with audio, and indicates the
elapsed time since the REC button was pressed.
® Zoom bar : This appears
when
the
ZOOMNOL
button is pressed during recording, and indicates how
the zoom is engaged in 10 settings from W (wide) to
T (tele). The magnification in the optical zoom range
is shown in white and that in the digital zoom in yel-
low.
If
zoom is pressed, the zoom barwill be displayed for
three seconds even when nothing appears in the on-
screen display (see page 80).
@ Operating mode : This indicates
what
mode
the
MP-EGlA
is in currently -recording, playback, etc. -
with letters and symbols. See "Operating Mode Indi-
cators" (on page 18) for details.
@ Recording type : This indicates the function
of
the
REC button during recording.
NORM : Recording starts whenREC is pressed and
stops when it is pressed again.
CLIP : Recording continues while REC is held and
stops when it is released.
The
REC button function is set to
NORM
at the fac-
tory.
You
can switch it to CLIP with the menu (see
page 74).
(J)
Current date/time : The current date and time ap-
pear during recording.
If
incorrect date and time ap-
pear, correct them (see page 24).
@ Message : Appears as required.
® PC card alarm : This appears when a PCcardis not
inserted
or
non-usable card is inserted.
®)
Battery remaining level : This indicates the bat-
tery remaining level with graphics.
.-~
: Full charge (lights white)
U~ :Middle level (lights white)
UlJ
:Low level (flashes white)
Charge the battery in the low level (see page 20).
Connecting the
AC
adapter/charger causes the middle
indicator to light. (V~ )
® PC card free memory area : This indicates the
free memory area
on
PC card for recording in terms
of
recording time left or the number
of
recordable still
pictures.
Chapter 1 Introduction
________
_
518
[PLAY MODE]
On-Screen Display during
CD
File
lock~
Playback
® Record mode
••
0-
{78 l @Battery remaining level
~--
(J)
PC card alarm
VOL
~------->---
@Message
@ Operating mode
---+--
►
10/24/1997
9:30PM
@Recordingdate/time
* Note that all the above indicators do not light at the same time.
* Although a color picture appears on the built-in LCD monitor, a black-and-white
picture appears on the
TV
screen.
CD
File
lock
: Appears when the file being played back
is set to the inhibit state
of
deletion (see page 56).
®
Record
mode
:This indicates the type
of
file which
is being played back.
@
Volume
bar
: Appears when the
ZOOMNOL
but-
ton is pressed during playback and indicates the cur-
rent volume level.
@
Recording
date/time : This indicates the record-
ing date/time
of
the file being played back.
® Battery
remaining
level : During playback this
appears only in the low level graphic flashes.
* See page
17
for indicators ® ,@
and
(j) .
Operating Mode Indicators
_________
_
The operatingmodes are displayed with the following letters and symbols and in col-
ors, indicating the MP-EGlA operations:
REC Red Recording (shooting)
PAUSE Green Recording pause
►
Green Playback (disappears after 5 seconds)
AUTO
►
Green Auto play
II
Green Play pause
►
I
Green Location
of
start: Forward search
I
◄
Green Location
of
start: Reverse search
■
Green Stop (disappears after 5 seconds)
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