JVC GZ-MG340U User manual

HARD DISK CAMCORDER
CAMÉSCOPE À DISQUE DUR
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
GZ-MG340 U
Cher client,
Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté
cet appareil photo à disque dur. Avant
utilisation, veuillez lire les informations
et les précautions de sécurité
présentées dans les pages 2 et 3 pour
utiliser cet appareil en toute sécurité.
Pour consultation ultérieure :
Noter ci-dessous le N° du modèle
(figurant sous l’appareil photo) et le N°
de série (figurant sur le logement de
la batterie de l’appareil photo).
N° du modèle
N° de série
GZ-MG340
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS
FREN

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
•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.
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.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16")
or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
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:
The battery pack, the camera with battery
installed, and the remote control with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the Iike.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
instructions.
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
apparatus. 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
personnel. 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.
•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
Inc.
•Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
If this symbol is shown, it is only
valid in the European Union.

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Easy Start Guide
Preparation
1
QAttach the battery
pack
Charge the Battery Pack.
(pg. 14)
ROpen the lens
cover
SOpen the LCD monitor
The camera turns on
automatically.
Video recording
2
QSelect !(video) mode RSelect recording (REC) mode
BATT.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
[5h56m]
PLAY/REC
SELECT
Playing back
3
QSelect !(video) mode RSelect playback (PLAY) mode
to display thumbnails on the
screen

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SPress the START/STOP button to start recording
SSelect the desired file using the touch sensor. And then
touch the OK button to start playback
•To stop playback
Select L.
CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch
them with your finger nail or with gloves on.
TWhen [SET DATE/TIME!] appears,
select [YES] within 10 seconds.
USet the date and time
(pg. 14)
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
DATE TIME
JAN 31 11 AM 07
2007
(pg. 6)

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NOTE
The cursor moves from 1 to 9 on the index
screen when you slide your finger on the
touch sensor.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
123
456
789
CAUTION
Touch the sensors with your finger. The
sensors do not function if you touch them with
your finger nail or with gloves on.
How to Select an Item Using the
Touch Sensor
An example screen in English is used for the
guidance below.
LSelecting an item from the menu list
(on the menu screen)
MENU
IMAGE SIZE
GAIN UP
IMAGE QUALITY
BASIC SETTINGS
Q
R
QSlide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
RTouch the OK button.
LUsing on-screen buttons
(e.g. during playback pg. 18)
A
B
ATo select an on-screen button appearing
on the left side, touch the portion of the
sensor next to the on-screen button.
BTo select an on-screen button appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the touch
sensor under the on-screen button you
want to select.

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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. 22)
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. 33)
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 the microSD card, take the 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 the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] from the MENU.

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Contents
GETTING STARTED
Accessories ............................................ 9
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable...9
Index ...................................................... 10
Indications on LCD Monitor................. 12
Necessary Settings before Use........... 14
Charging the Battery Pack...........................14
Date/Time Setting........................................14
Other Settings....................................... 15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.......................15
Checking the Remaining Battery Power......15
Preparing the Remote Control.....................15
RECORDING
Recording Files..................................... 16
Video Recording..........................................16
Still Image Recording ..................................17
Playing Back Files ................................ 18
Video/Still Image Playback ..........................18
Watching Images on TV........................ 19
EDITING/COPYING
Managing Files...................................... 20
Deleting/Protecting Files..............................20
Copying Files........................................ 22
Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the
Camera ......................................................22
PC OPERATION
File Backup on a Windows® PC ........... 23
System Requirements .................................23
Software Installation ....................................24
Connecting the Camera to the PC...............25
File Backup on the PC.................................26
File Backup on the PC without Using
Software.....................................................27
Other Windows® PC Operations .......... 28
Getting More Use of the Software ...............28
Folder Structure and Extensions........ 29
File Backup on a Macintosh®.............. 30
System Requirements .................................30
Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh ...30
File Backup on the Macintosh .....................31
Customer Support Information ........... 32
FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting.................................... 33
Cleaning ................................................ 34
Warning Indications ............................. 35
Specifications ....................................... 36
Cautions ................................................ 38
Terms..................................................... 40
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the
supplied CD-ROM.
In order to view the GUIDEBOOK, Adobe®Acrobat®ReaderTM or Adobe®
Reader®must be installed.
Adobe®Reader®can be loaded from Adobe’s web site:
http://www.adobe.com/
NOTE
Select your desired language with a single click.
The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable
Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camera.
Accessories
AC Adapter
AP-V18U/14U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (pg. 22, 25 and 30)
Shoulder Strap
(pg. 15) CD-ROM (pg. 24, 28) Remote Control Unit RM-V751U (pg. 15) Lithium Battery CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any
other cables.
Core Filter
Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16")
Wind once.

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Index
NOTES
•The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
•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 4, 5, 7and 9
during shooting.

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Camera
!Touch Sensor (pg. 6)
#OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (pg. 13)
$Menu Button [MENU]
%Power Switch [POWER]
(You can turn off the camera by pressing
and holding this button.)
&Speaker
(Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (pg. 16)
)Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]
(Blinks when you access files or charge
the battery. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing files.)
*Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD]
(pg. 22)/Title Button [TITLE]
+Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK
UP] (pg. 26)/Information Button [INFO]
(pg. 15)
,Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO/
MANUAL]
-Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/
STOP] (pg. 16)
.Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
(pg. 17)
/Zoom Lever [W 7,T ,]
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+]
(pg. 18)
0Mode Switch [!, #]
1DC Jack [DC] (pg. 14)
2Audio/Video Jack [AV]
3USB (Universal Serial Bus) Jack [ 2]
(pg. 22, 25 and 30)
4LED Light
5Camera Sensor
Remote Sensor (pg. 15)
6Lens Cover
7Lens
8Lens Cover Switch [ =, >]
9Stereo Microphone
:microSD Card Slot
;Stud Hole
<Tripod Mounting Socket
=Battery Release Button [BATT.] (pg. 14)
>Battery Pack Mount (pg. 14)
?Grip Strap
Remote Control
QInfrared Beam Transmitting Window
RZOOM (T/W) Buttons
Zoom In/Out
SUp Button
Rotate Button (counterclockwise)
(pg. 18)
TSkip Backward Button
ULeft Button
VBack Button
WPLAYLIST Button
XSTART/STOP Button
YSNAPSHOT Button (pg. 17)
ZINFO Button (pg. 15)
aSkip Forward Button
bPLAY/PAUSE Button
cRight Button
dNext Button
eDown Button
Rotate Button (clockwise) (pg. 18)
fINDEX Button
gDISP Button

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During both Video and Still Image
Recording
1/250
20. 01. 2007 16:55
!Selected Operation Mode Indicator
4: Auto Mode
3: Manual Mode
#Effect Mode Indicator
$Tele Macro Mode Indicator
%LED Light Indicator
&Program AE Mode Indicator
(Zoom Indicator
)Selected Medium Indicator
*Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
+Approximate Zoom Ratio
,White Balance Indicator
-Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
.Battery Indicator ( pg. 35)
/Date/Time ( pg. 14)
0Brightness Control Indicator
1Backlight Compensation Indicator
2Iris Lock Indicator
3± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator
.: Metering Area Control Indicator
4Shutter Speed
Indications on LCD Monitor
During Video Recording Only
0:04:01
[5h56m]
!Mode Indicator
#Counter
$Picture Quality: B(ULTRA FINE),
C(FINE), D(NORMAL), E(ECONOMY)
%Remaining Time ( pg. 16, 37)
&MREC: (Appears during recording.)
( pg. 16)
MQ: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
(Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
)Wind Cut Indicator
*Event Indicator
During Still Image Recording Only
PHOTO
[9999]
FINE
10
640
!Mode Indicator
#Focus Indicator
$Image Size
%Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard)
&Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 37)
(Shooting Indicator ( pg. 17)
)Shutter Mode Indicator
*Self-Timer Recording Indicator

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During Video Playback
X-60
9:55:01
JAN. 20. 2007 4:55PM
!Mode Indicator ( pg. 18)
#Effect Mode Indicator
$Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
%6: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back a playlist.)
¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the event search.)
¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the date search.)
&Picture Quality: B(ULTRA FINE),
C(FINE), D(NORMAL), E(ECONOMY)
(Counter
)Playback Mode ( pg. 18)
F:Playback
Q:Pause
K:Forward Search
J:Reverse Search
G:Forward Slow-Motion
E:Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
*Selected Medium Indicator
+Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
,Volume Level Indicator
-Battery Indicator ( pg. 35)
.Date/Time ( pg. 14)
During Still Image Playback
101-0098
JAN. 20. 2007 4:55PM
!Mode Indicator ( pg. 18)
#Effect Mode Indicator
$Folder/File Number
%Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 18)
&Selected Medium Indicator
(Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
)Battery Indicator ( pg. 35)
*Date/Time ( pg. 14)
Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor
Each time you touch the DISP button,
indications on LCD monitor switch as
shown below;
In recording mode:
All indications/Indications for selected
functions
In playback mode:
All indications/Only date and time/
No indications
On-screen function guide
The on-screen function guide is displayed
at the bottom of the screen during menu
display, etc.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
BASIC SETTINGS
MONITOR OFF
ADD EFFECT TO IMAGE

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Necessary Settings before Use
Charging the Battery Pack
1Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camera.
2Attach the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.
Bottom of the Camera
BATT.
3Connect the AC adapter.
•The charge 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
LTo detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then
remove the battery pack.
LTo check the remaining battery power
See page 15.
NOTES
•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.
Date/Time Setting
1Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camera.
2When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears,
select [YES] within 10 seconds.
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
If you do not select within 10 seconds, the
screen disappears. In such case, press
and hold the POWER button and turn the
camera on again.
3Set the date and time.
DATE TIME
JAN 31 11 AM 07
2007
Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.
4Touch the OK button to finish.
LTo change the date and time
1) Touch the MENU button.
2) Select [BASIC SETTINGS], and then
[CLOCK ADJUST].
3) Set the date and time.
LTo return to the previous screen
Select @.
LTo quit the screen
Touch the MENU button.
DC Jack
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)

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Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Preparation:
•Attach the battery pack.
•Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
For !mode:
Press the INFO button twice or the INFO
button and then select ;.
For #mode:
Press the INFO button.
DIRECT
BACK UP
INFO
BATTERY CONDITION
MAX TIME
min
QUIT
LTo return to the normal screen
Press the INFO button again.
NOTES
•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.
Preparing the Remote Control
A battery is included inside the remote control at
the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
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.
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock
tab.
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
Effective distance:
5 m (16 ft)
Remote Sensor
Other Settings
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Eyelet Strap Guide
Buckle

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Recording Files
Video Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
Press the SELECT PLAY/REC
button to select recording mode.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
Press the START/STOP button to
start recording.
REC
[5h56m]
Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.
LTo stop recording
Press the START/STOP button again.
LTo view the video you just recorded
Select Aduring pause.
During the preview, you can delete the
video by selecting *.
LTo change the picture quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]
from the MENU.
LTo change the aspect ratio of the image
(16:9/4:3)
Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT
RATIO] from the MENU.
Slide the mode switch to select
!(video) mode.
NOTES
•Video files are given the names MOV001.MOD to MOV009.MOD, MOV00A.MOD to MOV00F.MOD,
and MOV010.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-VIDEO format. This camera is not
compatible with other digital video formats.
RECORDING

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Still Image Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
Slide the mode switch to select
#(still image) mode. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT
button halfway.
[
FINE
640
The ?indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.
Press the SNAPSHOT button fully
to take the photo/picture.
[9999]
FINE
4
0
LTo view the image you just recorded
Select Aafter shooting.
During the preview, you can delete the
image by selecting *.
LTo change the picture quality
Change the settings in [IMAGE
QUALITY] from the MENU.
LTo record still images continuously
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE] from the MENU.

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Playing Back Files
Video/Still Image Playback
1Slide the mode switch to select !
(video) or #(still image) mode.
2Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button
to select playback mode.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
The index screen for videos appears.
3Select the desired file.
VIDEO PLAYBACK
LTo watch on TV
See page 19.
LTo check the file information
Press the INFO button when playback is
paused.
LTo adjust the sound volume of videos
Turn down the
volume Turn up the volume
LOperations during Video Playback
!N: Return to the first scene of the file
#O: Go to the first scene of the next file
$L: Return to the index screen
%J: Reverse search (during playback)
E: Frame-by-frame playback in reverse
direction (during pause)*
&F: Playback
Q: Pause
(K: Forward search (during playback)
G: Frame-by-frame playback in forward
direction (during pause)*
* Slow playback starts when you keep
touching the sensor button under E/ G
for a while.
LOperations during Still Image
Playback
!(: Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise
P: Change playback order of slide show
in reverse direction
#): Rotate 90 degrees clockwise
F: Change playback order of slide show
in forward direction
$L: Return to the index screen
%N: Display the previous file
&F: Start/end the slide show
(O: Display the next file

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Watching Images on TV
Preparation:
•Turn off all units.
NOTE
This camera is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used
with a television of a different standard.
1Turn on the camera and the TV.
2Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3(Only when connecting the camera to the VCR/DVD recorder)
Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set it to its AUX input mode.
4Start playback on the camera. (pg. 18)
16:9 TV 4:3 TV
LIf the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as
shown on the right
Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE] from
the MENU.
LTo display the camera’s on-screen display on
TV
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON] from the MENU.
AV Input Jack
AV Cable
AV Jack
DC Jack
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet

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Managing Files
EDITING/COPYING
CAUTION
Do not remove the recording medium or
perform any other operation (such as turning
off the power) while accessing files. Also,
be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as
the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during operation. If the data on the recording
medium becomes corrupted, format the
recording medium.
Deleting/Protecting Files
•Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete
them, release the protection first.
•Once files are deleted, they cannot be
restored. Check files before deleting.
Preparation:
•Slide the mode switch to select !or #
mode.
•Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to
select playback mode.
The following screen illustrations are
examples when performing [DELETE].
1Touch the MENU button.
You can skip directly to the delete menu by
selecting *.
2Select [DELETE] or [PROTECT/
CANCEL].
DELETE
PROTECT/CANCEL
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
DELETE RECORDED FILES
Deleting/Protecting the Currently
Displayed File
After performing steps 1-2
3Select [CURRENT].
QUIT
DELETE
FILE SELECT
DELETE ALL
SELECT FILES ONE BY ONE
CURRENT
4When [DELETE?] or [PROTECT?]
appears, select [YES].
DELETE?
Remaining files:
NO
YES
You can select the previous or next file by
selecting {or }.
Deleting/Protecting Files
After performing steps 1-2
3Select [FILE SELECT].
4Select the desired file.
QUIT
VIDEO DELETE
•The *(deletion) or x(protection) mark
appears on the file. To select other files,
repeat this step.
•If you slide the zoom lever towards T,
the preview screen is displayed. Sliding
the zoom lever towards Wreturns to the
index screen.
5Select [QUIT].