JVC GZ-MG155U User manual

LYTI668-001B
, STRUC ,ONS
MANUEL D'UTILISATiON
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
CAME_SCOPE .& DISQUE DUR
GZ-IVlG255U
GZ-MG155U
GZ-MG130U
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the camera)
below.
Model No.
Serial No.
The camera illustrations appearing in this
instruction manual are of the GZ-MG130.
Les illustrations de I'appareil photo qui appara'_t
dans ce manuel d'instructions sont celles du
modele GZ-MG130,
Chef client,
Nous vous remercions d'avoir
achet_ cet appareil photo
disque dur. Avant utilisation,
veuillez lire les informations
et les precautions de s6curite
presentees dans les pages 2 et 3
pour utiliser cet appareil en toute
s_curit&
Pour consultation ulterieure :
Noter ci-dessous le N° de
modele (figurant sous I'appareil
photo) et le N° de s6rie (figurant
sur le Iogement de la batterie de
I'appareil photo).
N ° de modele
N ° de s_rie

Safety Precautions
DO NOTOPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSiDE.
REFER SERViCiNG TO QUALiFiED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the L_ser to the
"dangerous voltage" within the
exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
presence of _mpo_tant
operating and maintenance (selvicing) instluctiol_ in
WARNING:TO PREVENT FiRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THiS
UNITTO RAiN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
• Tile 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.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100<'C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
• Dispose of used battery promptly.
• Keep away from children.
® Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
- special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.qov/hazardouswaste/perch orate
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-1 5/16" )
or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
3roblems 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
31aces 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.)
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.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable,
WARNING:
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer,
or sold with the ap-
paratus. When a cart
is used, use caution
when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Remember that this camera is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Trademarks
® Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
_#nPsu_
MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI
CORPORATION in Japan.
Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights
reserved.
• Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (_ pg. 40)
Make a trial recording
Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.
Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly
This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference
can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, reset
the camera.(_ pg.51)
Precautions on handling batteries
®Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
• If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it
again.
if a malfunction occurs, stop using the camera immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer
•If a problem occurs when using tile SD card, take tile card together with the camera
for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camera cannot be repaired.
® Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Back
up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.
Because the camera may be used for demonstration in a
shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by default
To deactivate tile demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (_ pg. 48)
This operating instruction is applicable to models
GZ-MG255, GZ-MG155 and GZ-MG130
®Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this operating instructions are of
GZ-MG130.
•Icons such as _ indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified model only.
When connecting the camera to other device
using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.
Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to
the camera and/or other device.
® Connect the DV cable first to other device, and then to the camera.
® Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.

Contents
Accessories ............................................ 6
How to Use the Everio Dock ......................... 6
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................ 7
Preparing the Remote Control ....................... 7
index ........................................................ 8
indications on LCD Monitor ................ 10
Necessary Settings before Use .......... 12
Charging the Battery Pack .......................... 12
Language Setting ....................................... 13
Date/Time Setting ....................................... 13
Other Settings ...................................... 14
Grip Adjustment .......................................... 14
Lens Cover ................................................. 14
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ..... 14
Tripod Mounting .......................................... 14
When Using an SD Card ............................ 15
Recording Files ..................................... 16
Video Recording ......................................... 16
Still Image Recording ................................. 17
Zooming ...................................................... 18
LED Light .................................................... 18
Flash ........................................................... 18
Registering Files to Events ......................... 19
Checking the Remaining Space on the
Recording Media ........................................ 19
Manual Recording ............................... 20
To Change to Manual Recording Mode ...... 20
Program AE ................................................ 20
Nightalive .................................................... 21
Backlight Compensation ............................. 21
Spot Exposure Control ............................... 21
Manual Setting in Function Menu ............... 22
Playing Back Files ................................ 24
Video Playback ........................................... 24
Still Image Playback ................................... 25
File Search Function ................................... 26
To Play Back Demonstration Files ................. 27
Playback with Special Effects ..................... 28
Watching images on TV ....................... 29
Managing Files ..................................... 30
Deleting/Protecting Files ............................. 30
Viewing File Information ............................. 32
Changing the Event Registration of
Video Files after Recording ........................ 32
Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) ................... 33
Playlists ................................................ 34
Creating Playlists ........................................ 34
Playing Back Playlists ................................. 35
Other Operations of Playlists ...................... 36
Print Setting ......................................... 37
DPOF Print Setting ..................................... 37
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ........ 38
Copying Files ....................................... 40
Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from
the Camera (DVD Creation Function) ......... 40
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub
Files from the Camera ................................. 44
Using the Camera to Dub Files from a VCR/
DVD Player .................................................. 44
Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................ 45
Changing the Menu Settings .............. 46
Troubleshooting ................................... 51
Warning indications ............................ 54
Cleaning ............................................... 55
Specifications ...................................... 55
Cautions ............................................... 58
Terms ................................................... 60

Accessories
IGZ'MG255/1551 AC Adapter Battery Pack
Everio Dock AP-V18U/14U BN-VF808U
CU-VC3U (_, below)
Audio/Video Cable
USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM Remote Control Unit
(u pg. 38, 40 and (u pg. 7) (_ PC OPERATION RM-V750U (u pg. 7)
PC OPERATION GUIDE)
GUIDE)
Lithium Battery
CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed when
you place the camera on the dock.
Camera S Connector
Connection --
Terminal AV Connector
DO Connector
|
DV Connector
USB
Connector
For the connection using the S connector and DV Connector, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable
are needed. To purchase these cables, consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included
in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camera. The core filter reduces interference.
• The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher quality playback on T_ (_ pg. 29) Be sure to use
the YTU94146A S-Video cable.
• When dubbing files from the camera using a VCR/DVD recorder (f pg. 44), using the DV cable
enables even higher quality dubbing. Be sure to use the VC-VDV204U DV cable. Operation using the
DV cable is not guaranteed on all of the devices.

Peeloffthepadandthread
theendofthestrapthrough
theeyelet. Threadthestrapthroughthe
buckle,adjustitslength,and
usethestrapguidetofixit
inplace.
Positionthebucklenearthe
eyeletandreattachthepad.
Eyelet StrapGuide
Buckle
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
Remote Sensor _
Effective distance:
5 m (16 ft)
ITo Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the
lock tab.
Lock Tab
The transmitted beam may not be effective
or may cause incorrect operation when the
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.

index
@
®The LCD monitor can rotate 270 °.
180°
® Power-linked operation
You can also turn the camera on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor during the
recording mode.
®Be careful not to cover 18;,I_;, (2_and 95
during shooting.

,%IndexButton[INDEX](:.Jpg.26)/
RemainingSpaceButton/DataBattery
Button[(_/r_](upg.14,19)
%SetLever
Moveto/,,:
ReverseSkip(_pg.24)/Up/Backlight
Compensation[[] ](upg.21)/Spot
ExposureControl[[_](_-pg,21)
Movetov :
ForwardSkip(,_Jpg.24)/Down/
ChangeFlashSetting[FLASH]
(_ pg. 18)/
[GZ-MG15S/_30]Change LED Light Setting
[LIGHT] (_ pg. 18)
Move to < :
Reverse Search (_ pg. 24)/Left/
Nightalive [NIGHT] (_-_ pg. 21)
Move to > :
Forward Search (_J pg. 24)/Right/
Program AE [PROGRAM AE] (u pg. 20)
Press down:
Play/Pause (_ pg. 24)
13;Menu Button ]MENU] (_ pg. 46)
,,4;Speaker (_-, pg. 24)
% Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button (SELECT PLAY/REC] (_ pg. 16)
@ Zoom Lever [W _,T O.,] (z_, pg, 18)
Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+]
(u pg. 24)
% Still image Shooting Button (SNAPSHOT]
(_, pg. 17)
% Function Button [FUNCTION] (:.> pg. 22)
re?Direct DVD Button (DIRECT DVD]
(u pg.41 and PC OPERATION GUIDE)
%; Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]
(_ PC OPERATION GUIDE)/Event Button
[EVENT] (1-, pg. 19)
1_;Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO]
(7 pg. 20)/Information Button [INFO]
(:,_ pg. 32)
12;Video Recording StarVStop Button [REC]
(_, pg. 16)
_$ Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]
(,_ pg. 12)
(Blinks when you access files or charge
the battery. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pacWAC adapter while
accessing files.)
Video/Still Image Mode Lamp [ _, I_ ]
(u pg. 16, 17)
_4;Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE], ON,
MODE] (:_-, pg. 12)
_ Lock Button (_-, pg. 12)
%; Grip Strap (:_ pg. 14)
%' USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
[ _!_] (u pg. 38, 40 and PC OPERATION
GUIDE)
,%,_ Flash (._ pg. 1%/
LED Light (_-, pg. 18)
I_; Camera Sensor
Remote Sensor (_-_ pg. 7)
@ Lens Cover (_ pg. 14)
(2_)Lens
92_Lens Cover Switch [ O, @ ] (u pg. 14)
% Stereo Microphone
_24)SD Card Slot (,_J pg. 15)
_29Tripod Mounting Socket (_ pg. 14)
@ Stud Hole (_ ,, pg. 14)
91 DO Input Connector [DO] (:-, pg. 12)
@ Audio/Video Connector [AV]
% Battery Pack Mount (_-, pg. 12)
@ Battery Release Button [BATT.] (:_ pg. 12)
@ Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
O ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
Zoom In/Out (_-, pg. 18)
O Up Button
Rotate Button (counterclockwise)
(_ pg. 25)
OSkip Backward Button
@ Left Button
@ Back Button
@PLAYLIST Button (:-, pg. 34)
@START/STOP Button
0SNAPSHOT Button (:_ pg. 17)
INFO Button (_ pg. 32)
@ Skip Forward Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button
@ Right Button
@ Next Button
@ Down Button
Rotate Button (clockwise) (_ pg. 25)
@ iNDEX Button
@ DATE Button

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®
®
3; Selected Operation Mode Indicator
(u pg. 20)
: Auto Mode
: Manual Mode
% Tele Macro Mode Indicator (_ pg. 23)
% Approximate Zoom Ratio (_-, pg. 18)
% Zoom Indicator (u pg. 18)
% _ AV/S Connector Input
Indicator (,:_ pg. 49)
% Shutter Speed (u pg. 23)
,% White Balance Indicator (_-, pg. 23)
% Brightness Control Indicator (_-, pg. 48)
@ Battery Indicator (_ pg. 54)
`10;Date/Time (_ pg. 13)
1_;Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(u pg. 22)
@ Selected Medium Indicator
(_, pg. 47, 48)
13;Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(,_ pg. 48)
,14;Effect Mode Indicator (_-, pg. 23)
_5;Program AE Mode Indicator (u pg. 20)/
_A : Nightalive Indicator (u pg. 21)
`16;_ Aperture Value (F-number)
(_-, pg. 23)
%,[GZ-MG155/130]LED Light Indicator (_ pg. 18)
18;_+: Exposure Adjustment Indicator
(_ pg. 22)
[] : Backlight Compensation Indicator
(_'_ pg. 21)
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(_ pg. 21)
%' Iris Lock Indicator (_ pg. 21)
3; Mode Indicator (_-, pg. 16)
% Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3)
(_J pg. 47)
% Picture Quality: i_ (ultra fine), [_d (fine),
(normal), _ (economy) (_ pg. 46)
% Remaining Time (_ pg. 16, 57)
% Counter (_ pg. 47)
% OREC: (Appears during recording.)
(_J pg. 16)
®H: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
,_7;Wind Cut Indicator (u pg. 47)
% Event Indicator (_ pg. 19)
@ Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
(u pg. 47)
,% Mode Indicator (_ pg. 17)
% _ ISO Sensitivity
(GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no
indication. (:-, pg. 47)
% Focus Indicator (_-, pg. 22)
% _ Aspect Ratio of the Image
(16:9/4:3)
% Image Size (u pg. 47)
% Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard) (_ pg. 47)
,_7;Remaining Number of Shots (,:_ pg. 57)
@ Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
(_J pg. 48)
% Shooting Indicator (_ pg. 17)
`10;Self-Timer Recording Indicator (_ pg. 48)
1_;_ Flash Mode Indicator (u pg. 18)

,q_ModeIndicator(_-,pg.24)
f2__ :PlaylistPlaybackIndicator(Appears
whenplayingbackaplaylist.)(_pg.35)
@E:EventSearchPlaybackIndicator
(Appearswhenplayingbackavideofile
fromtheeventsearch.)(_pg.27)
@D:DateSearchPlaybackIndicator
(Appearswhenplayingbackavideofile
fromthedatesearch.)(upg.26)
f3;PictureQuality:I_#(ultrafine),[_d(fine),I_
(normal),_ (economy)(,_pg.46)
_,4;PlaybackMode(upg.24)
[_:Playback
||:Pause
I_-_:ForwardSearch
:ReverseSearch
||_-:ForwardSlow-Motion
4|_:ReverseSlow-Motion
(Thenumberontheleftshowsspeed.)
fs_Counter(_-,pg.47)
,_6;VolumeLevelIndicator
,_7;BatteryIndicator(_-,pg.54)
fs;Date/Time(__pg.13)
@SelectedMediumIndicator(_pg.47,48)
I¢DropDetectionIndicator(Appearswhen
[DROPDETECTION]issetto[OFF].)
(,L_pg.48)
,t_;EffectModeIndicator(-,pg.28)
12;Wipe/FaderEffectIndicator(_pg.28)
,q;ModeIndicator(:_-,pg.25)
,_2_Folder/FileNumber
f3;SlideShowPlaybackIndicator(_pg.25)
3;BatteryIndicator(_-,pg.54)
,%Date/Time(upg.49)
,_6;SelectedMediumIndicator(:-,pg.47,48)
fT_DropDetectionIndicator(Appearswhen
[DROPDETECTION]issetto[OFF].)
(upg.48)
,_8;EffectModeIndicator(:-,pg.28)
Operationguidedisplay
Theoperationguideisdisplayedatthe
bottomofthescreenduringmenudisplay
etc.
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Necessary Settings before Use
MENU Access/Charge Lamp
Set Lever Power/Mode Switch
Be sure to configure the following three
settings before use.
] Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
2Attach the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.
Bottom of the Camera
Nr
ATT.
3Connect the AC adapter.
DC Connector
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
Open the cover. (1 t0V to 240V)
• _You can also connect the AC
adapter using the Everio dock connector.
(_:ypg. 6)
• The accesdcharge lamp blinks to indicate
charging has started.
®When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished. Unplug the AC adapter from the
AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camera.
Required charging /recording time (approx.)
The values within ( ) are the times when the LED light is on.
Recording time
Battery pack Charging time GZ-MG255 GZ-MG155
BN-VF808U 1 hr. 30 min.
lhr. 30min. 1 hr. 15min.
(Provided) (1 hr. 25 min.)
3 hr. 5 min.
BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 35 min. (2 hr. 55 min.)
4 hr. 35 min.
BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 50 min. (4 hr. 20 min.)
GZ-MG 130
1 hr.45 min.
(1 hr.35 min.)
3 hr. 30 min.
(3 hr. 15 min.)
5 hr. 15 min.
(4 hr.55 min.)
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[] To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. ( "step 2), then
remove the battery pack.
[] To check the remaining battery power
See page 14.
® You can also use the camera with just the AC
adapter.
® Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug
and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.
The language on the display can be changed.
] Set the power/mode switch to ON,
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
6 Setect the desired language.
Select
Set
[] To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to <.
[] To exit the screen
Press MENU.
After performing steps 1-4 (.u left column)
5Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
Select
2MENU
3
4 Select [GENERAL].
Select
Set
Select [LANGUAGE].
Select
Set
Set
Set the date and time.
Select
Set
Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and m nute.
[] To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to <.
[] To exit the screen
Press MENU,
You have now finished configuring the
necessary sett rigs.
Im To use the camera right away
:Seepage16.
ml To Configure other settings
See page 14:
13

Other Settings
Lens Cover
Switch
Power/Mode
Switch
0 _ iNDEX ,J
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
Preparation:
®Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
• Attach the battery pack.
©/_::_
INDEX
Battery information is displayed for approx. 5
seconds if the button is pressed and released
quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the
button is pressed and held for several seconds.
® If "COMMUNICATING ERROR" appears,
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.
When not using the camera, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
_ I Close the lens cover
Open the lens cover
m
Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.
Align the camera stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then rotate the camera clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.
Bottom of the
Camera =
=
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
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If you want to record to an SD card, the
following three operations need to be
performed.
Compatible SD cards:
Panaeonic,TOSHNBA, pqi (still image only)
and SanDisk. 128 MB to 4 GB.
• If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
•For video recording, use a high-speed SD
card (at least 10 MB/s).
® MultiMediaCards are not supported.
@ Insert SD card
an
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
] Open the SD card cover,
Bottom of the
Camera
® Insert and remove the SD card only while
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on
the card may be corrupted.
• Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.
O Change the recording medium I
The camera is programmed to record on the
built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the
factory. You can change the recording medium
to SD card.
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC
MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. (_:_ pg. 47,
48)
OFormat an SD card when using it for
the first time
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the SD card.
Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SD
CARD] to format the card, (_ pg, 50)
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
Clipped Edge
3 Close the SD card cover.
[] To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
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Recording Files
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide the power/mode switch to
iMODE to select _ (video) mode,
The switch returns to
the original position
when it is released.
The _ lamp on the camera lights up.
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
PLAY/REC
Press the REC button to start
recording.
REC
Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.
[] To stop recording
Press the REC button again.
[] To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(_, pg. 46)
[] To register a file to an event
See page 19.
[] To change the aspect ratio of the image
(16:9/4:3)
Change the settings in [16:9 WIDE
RECORDING]. (u pg, 47)
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• The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera's power off and then
on again.
® If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
®Video files are given the names MOV001 .MOD to MOV 009.MOD, MOV00A.MOD to
MOV 00RMOD, and MOV 010.MOD in order of recording.
• After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.
• A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.
• This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VlDEO format. Remember that this
camera is not compatible with other digital video formats.
® Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the sound of the hard disk
drive may be recorded.

Preparation:Setthepower/modeswitchtoON.
Slidethepower/mode switch to
MODE to select O (still image)
mode, The switch returns
to the original
position when it is
•OFF released.
The I_1 lamp on the camera lights up.
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
PLAY/REC
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT
button halfway.
The •indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.
[] To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(_, pg, 47)
[] To record still images continuously
Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to
[ON]. (_ pg. 48)
[] IGZ-MG255/155]Tochange the image size
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE],
(_ pg. 47)
Press the SNAPSHOT button to
start recording.
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If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, itturns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
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Q _ INDEX Zoom Lever
PLAY/REC
Button
Power/Mode
Switch
Set Lever EVENT
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Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select _ or _ll mode.
® Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
Zoom out Zoom in
W: Wide angle T: Telephoto
Maximum Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)
Model _ mode _ mode
GZ-MG255 40X 10X
GZ-MG155 64X 27X
GZ-MG130 68X 34X
[] To change the maximum zoom ratio (for
_M mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM], (u pg. 46)
Macro shooting is possible as close as
approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject when the
zoom lever is set all the way to W,
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select _ or a mode.
® Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
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Each time you move the set lever to v,
setting changes.
£_1 The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
The light turns on automatically
-",_A when shooting in insufficient
light conditions.
No Disables this function.
display
Preparation:
® Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select a mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
Each time you move the set lever to v,
setting changes.
_A The flash fires automatically.
The flash fires automatically
_A<®_ but reduces the red-eye
phenomenon of the subject's
eyes.
The flash fires regardless of the
shooting condition.
The flash fires. The shutter
_S speed becomes slower, so
the background can also be
brightened.
No display Disables this function.

Ifyouselectaneventtoregisterthefileto
beforestartingrecording,thefilewillbe
registeredtotheselectedevent,thusmaking
thefileeasytofindatplayback.Thereareup
to3differentdestinationswithineachevent
(forexample:BABY1,BABY2,BABY3).
Preparation:
® Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select _ mode.
•Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
!DIRECT
BACKUP
2 Select [ON/SELECT].
Select
Set
3 Select the event that you want to
register the file to.
®To select a different destination, select
[NEXT PAGE].
•To cancel the event registration, select
[NON SECTION].
Select
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Once you select to register a file to a certain
event, the setting will remain even if you turn
the power off. Unless you change the setting,
you will register a file to the same event that
you had previously selected.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select _ mode.
® Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
©/_:_
INDEX
The maximum recording time is displayed for
each picture quality mode ( [u_: ULTRA FINE,
_,' :FINE, _ : NORMAL, _ : ECONOMY).
[] To return to the normal screen
Press the _' button again.
Set
The selected event is displayed on the
screen. Press the REC button to start
recording.
[] To exit the screen
Press EVENT.
[] To search by event for a file to play back
See page 26.
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Set Lever PLAY/REC Button
FUNCTNON AUTO
Power/Mode
Switch
Manual recording mode enables you to set
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.
You need to switch to this mode because auto
recording mode, which adjusts these settings
automatically, is selected by default.
Preparation:
®Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select NI_or a mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
Press twice,
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[] To return to the auto recording mode
Press the AUTO button so that the
indicator appears.
You can record videos or still images with
optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure
and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or
the subject.
After performing "To Change to Manual
Recording Mode" (_-, left column)
!
2 Select the desired setting.
For details on each setting, see below.
Select
Set
[] To cancel the program AE
Select [OFF] in step 2.
[] items for program AE setting
®_ PORTRAIT:
The subject in the foreground is
accentuated by blurring the background.
• _ SPORTS:
Records fast moving subjects clearly.
®_ SNOW:
Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings, such as in
snow.
®[] SPOTLIGHT:
Select this when a spotlight makes a
subject appear too bright.
®_" TWILIGHT:
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
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