JVC GZ-MG57E User manual

MasterPage: Cover
GZ-MG57E/EK
LYT1617-001A EN
ENGLISH
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GETTING STARTED 8
RECORDING 18
DUBBING
60
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO
MODE” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 55) Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this
hard disk camera. Before use,
please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 4 and 5 to
ensure safe use of this product.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS
PLAYBACK 28
EDITING/PRINTING
MENU SETTINGS
22
32
38
49
54
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2 EN Major Features
The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and
still images in massive quantities.
DVD Creation Function
(墌pg. 49)
You can connect the camera to a DVD
burner (sold separately) with a USB
mini A/B cable to save recorded files
easily to a DVD disc.
Video Event
Registration
(墌pg. 19)
You can register recorded videos to
events according to their content. This
enables you to search and select files by
content (event).
Editing Files on Your PC
(墌SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE)
USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of
video and still images to a computer.
With the bundled image editing software,
you can easily edit video and create your
own DVDs.
Direct Printing
(墌pg. 48)
If your printer is compatible with
PictBridge, still images can be printed
easily by connecting the camera directly
to the printer with a USB cable.
SD Memory Card
You can also record onto
SD cards.
“When Using an SD
Card” (墌pg. 17)
●To record videos (墌pg. 18)
●To playback videos (墌pg. 28)
Auto/Manual Recording Mode
You can record without using any complicated
operations in Auto recording mode.
Manual recording mode, on the other hand, enables
you to use special effects and make manual
adjustments to record videos that are even more vivid.
“To change to manual recording mode” (墌pg. 24)
●To record still images (墌pg. 22)
●To playback still images
(墌pg. 32)
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EN 3 Read This First! – How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera
Please read the following instructions before
using the camera.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded
data to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
(墌pg. 49)
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.
●The SD cards that are guaranteed to work with
this camera are those by Panasonic, TOSHIBA,
pqi (still image only) and SanDisk. If other media
are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or
they may lose data that had already been
recorded.
●For video recording, use a high-speed SD card
(at least 10 MB/s).
●MultiMediaCards are not supported.
Before using this camera, format the built-in hard
disk or SD cards. This will also ensure stable
speeds and operation when accessing the
recording medium. (墌pg. 41)
Do not cover the area near the lens, stereo
microphone, or camera sensor with your finger or
other object while recording. (墌pg. 10)
●When using the battery, the power will turn off
automatically to conserve power. Use the power
switch to turn on the power again.
●When using the AC adapter, the access lamp
lights up, and the LCD turns off (the camera
enters the sleep mode).
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. (墌pg. 60)
When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your
dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your
camera together with the SD card. If one of them is
not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and
the repair cannot be made properly.
●When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be strictly followed.
●If the camera is subjected to electrostatic
discharge, turn the power off before using it
again.
●This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will only operate with
a JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/
VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic
non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the
internal charging circuitry.
●If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after the battery is fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
●Since the AC adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure
to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
●After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby
mode, the camera will automatically turn off its
power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case,
battery charge starts if the battery is attached to
the camera.
Make a backup of important recorded data
Make a trial recording
Check the compatibility of recording
media
Format recording medium before use
Make sure you hold the camera correctly
during recording
When a certain length of time passes
without operation
Reset the camera if it does not operate
correctly
If a problem occurs with the SD card, bring
the card together with the camera for
repairs
Precautions on handling batteries
INFORMATION
Video recording (with sound) that was made
especially for demonstration at shops might be
remaining on the hard disk of the camera that you
have purchased.
To delete this video file, please refer to “Deleting
Files” (墌pg. 38)/“Formatting a Recording
Medium” (墌pg. 41).
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4 EN Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted, and
to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,
to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
●To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
●When you are not using the AC adapter for a long
period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
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.
Blue to N (Neutral)
or Black
Brown to L (Live)
or Red
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a
shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on
top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper,
or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire
or electric shock may be caused.)
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:
To avoid electric
shock or damage
to the unit, first
firmly insert the
small end of the
power cord into
the AC Adapter
until it is no longer
wobbly, and then
plug the larger
end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
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EN 5
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured
to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to
obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt
to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the
mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch
off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing
connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the
installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged
in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and
consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment
and make sure that your family knows how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm
or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or
radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst
driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the
equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings
provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain
or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
●
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into
holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could
result in a fatal electrical shock;
●NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
Information for Users on Disposal of Old
Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the
electrical and electronic
equipment should not be
disposed as general
household waste at its end-
of-life. Instead, the product
should be handed over to the
applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment for
proper treatment, recovery
and recycling in accordance
with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to
conserve natural resources and will help prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more
information about collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local municipal office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our
web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information
about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in
accordance with applicable national legislation or other
rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical
and electronic equipment.
Attention:
This symbol is only
valid in the European
Union.
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.
●
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.
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6 EN Contents
Accessories .......................................................8
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................9
Attaching the Lens Cap ...................................9
Attaching the Core Filter .................................9
Index ..............................................................10
Indications on LCD Monitor ...............................12
Necessary Settings before Use .........................14
Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery
Pack) .............................................................14
Language Setting ..........................................15
Date/Time Setting .........................................15
Other Settings .................................................16
Grip Adjustment ............................................16
Tripod Mounting ............................................16
Data Battery System .....................................16
When Using an SD Card ...............................17
Video Recording ..............................................18
Registering Files to Events ...........................19
Zooming ........................................................20
Changing the Screen Size ............................20
LED Light ......................................................20
Deleting a File ...............................................21
Checking the Remaining Space on the
Recording Media ...........................................21
Still Image Recording .......................................22
Zooming ........................................................23
Continuous Shooting .....................................23
LED Light ......................................................23
Deleting a File ...............................................23
Manual Recording ............................................24
Manual Setting in MSET Menu .....................24
Nightscope ....................................................27
Backlight Compensation ...............................27
Spot Exposure Control ..................................27
Video Playback ...............................................28
Various Operations during Playback ............29
File Search Function .....................................30
Date Index Screen ....................................30
Event Screen ............................................31
To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder ......31
Deleting a Video File ....................................31
Still Image Playback ........................................32
File Search Function .....................................32
Slide Show ....................................................33
Image Rotation .............................................33
Playback Zoom .............................................33
Deleting a Still Image File .............................33
Watching Images on TV/Remote Control ..........34
Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder ........34
Playback on TV ............................................34
Playback Using the Remote Control .............35
Playback with Special Effects ...........................36
Managing Files ................................................38
Deleting Files ................................................38
Viewing File Information ...............................39
Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure ....... 40
Formatting a Recording Medium ..................41
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ................42
Resetting the File Number ............................ 42
Changing the Event Registration of Video Files
after Recording .............................................43
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING
Video
Still image
Video / Still image
PLAYBACK
Video
Still image
Video / Still image
EDITING/PRINTING
Video / Still image
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EN 7
Playlists .........................................................44
Creating Playlists ..........................................44
Playing Back Playlists ...................................46
Other Operations of Playlists ........................46
Print Setting ...................................................47
DPOF Print Setting .......................................47
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ...........48
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs .....................49
Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Creation
Function) .......................................................49
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing .....52
Copying/Moving Still Image Files .....................53
Changing the Menu Settings .............................54
Common Menus for All Modes .....................55
Video Recording Menus ...............................57
Video Playback Menus .................................58
Still Image Recording Menus ........................59
Still Image Playback Menus ..........................59
Troubleshooting ..............................................60
Warning Indications .........................................64
Cleaning the Camera ........................................66
Cautions .........................................................67
Specifications ..................................................70
TERMS .............................................. Back cover
Video
Still image
DUBBING
Video
Still image
MENU SETTINGS
FURTHER INFORMATION
Regarding This Manual
Button operations
●Button operations are illustrated as shown
below.
●Regarding the control lever (墌pg. 11)
There are two kinds of operation using the
control lever: moving the lever towards up/
down/left/right, or pressing down the lever.
They are described and illustrated as shown
below.
ex.)
1) Move the control lever downward:
2) Press down the control lever:
3) Operate 1) and 2) continuously:
Icons at the top of pages
When there are icons at the top of pages, they
show whether the page is related to videos and/or
still images.
ex.)
Press .
Press 49.
Select
Set
Press / / /
to select, then press
49.
EN 27
s
ed
o
tion playback
Forward
Backward
Page related to videos
Page related to still images
Page common to videos and still
images
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8 EN Accessories
AC Adapter
AP-V14E or AP-V17E
Power Cord
(for AP-V14E only)
Battery Pack
BN-VF707U
Audio/Video Cable USB Cable
(墌SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION AND
USB CONNECTION
GUIDE)
Shoulder Strap
(墌pg. 9)
Lens Cap (墌pg. 9)
CD-ROM Remote Control Unit
RM-V750U (墌pg. 35)
Lithium Battery
CR2025 (for remote
control unit)
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit at
time of shipment.
Core Filter (墌pg. 9)
NOTE:
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
OR
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EN 9
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration.
Attach the core filter to the DC cord. The
core filter reduces interference.
Attachment position (墌right)
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap
Attaching the Core Filter
Buckle
Strap Guide
Eyelet
Peel off the pad and thread the
end of the strap through the
eyelet.
Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and use
the strap guide to fix it in place.
Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.
Place here during
recording.
AC Adapter DC Cord
Core Filter
Release the stopper. 3 cm
Wind once.
GETTING STARTED
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10 EN Index
13
19
18
17
20
21 22
2423
25
26
How to open the LCD monitor
Push and open the LCD monitor fully.
Power-linked operation
When the power switch is set to , you
can also turn the camera on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor.
A
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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EN 11
aPower Switch [OFF, , ] (墌pg. 14)
bLock Button (墌pg. 14)
cZoom Lever [W /T ] (墌pg. 20)
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (墌pg. 28)
dLight Button [LIGHT] (墌pg. 20, 23)/
Information Button [INFO] (墌pg. 39)
eMode Switch [MODE] (墌pg. 18, 22, 28, 32)
fAuto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO]
(墌pg. 24)
gMenu Button [MENU] (墌pg. 54)
hDelete Button [ ] (墌pg. 21)
iRecording Start/Stop Button [REC/SNAP]
(墌pg. 18, 22)
jControl Lever
: Reverse Skip (墌pg. 29)/Up/Backlight
Compensation [ ] (墌pg. 27)/Spot
Exposure Control [ ] (墌pg. 27)
:ForwardSkip(墌pg. 29)/Down/Manual
Set [ ] (墌pg. 24)
: Reverse Search [ 3 ] (墌pg. 29)/Left/
Nightscope [NIGHT] (墌pg. 27)
: Forward Search [ 5 ] (墌pg. 29)/Right/
Switch Screen Size (16:9/4:3) [16:9]
(墌pg. 20)
Press down: Play/Pause (49)
(墌pg. 28, 32)
kIndex Button [INDEX] (墌pg. 30)/Remaining
Space Button [ ] (墌pg. 21)/Data Battery
Button [ ] (墌pg. 16)
lBattery Release Button [BATT.] (墌pg. 14)
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
MS-Video Output Connector [S] (墌pg. 34)
NAudio/Video Output Connector [AV]
OUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [ ]
(墌SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE)
PDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg. 14)
QPower/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]
(墌pg. 14)
RAccess Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks
when you access files. Do not turn off the
power or remove the battery pack/AC
adapter while accessing files.)
SAuto Lamp [AUTO] (Lights up in Auto
recording mode. Also lights up when
connecting to a DVD burner [sold
separately].) (墌pg. 49)
TReset Button [RESET] (墌pg. 60)
USpeaker (墌pg. 28)
VBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 14)
WCamera Sensor
Remote Sensor (墌pg. 35)
XLens
YStereo Microphone
aLED Light (墌pg. 20, 23)
bGrip Strap (墌pg. 16)
cSD Card Cover [OPEN] (墌pg. 17)
dStud Hole (墌pg. 16)
eTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 16)
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
A
TTENTION:
●Be careful not to cover W, X, Yand Zduring
shooting.
●Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
GETTING STARTED
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12 EN Indications on LCD Monitor
aSelected Operation Mode Indicator
(墌pg. 24)
: Auto Mode
: Manual Mode
bTele Macro Mode Indicator (墌pg. 57, 59)
cApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 20, 23)
dZoom Indicator (墌pg. 20, 23)
eIris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 25)
fWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 25)
gBrightness Control Indicator (墌pg. 56)
hBattery Indicator (墌pg. 64)
iDate/Time (墌pg. 56)
jSelected Medium Indicator (墌pg. 17, 56)
kDrop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(墌pg. 55)
lManual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(墌pg. 25)
mEffect Mode Indicator (墌pg. 26)
nProgram AE Mode Indicator (墌pg. 26)/
: Nightscope Indicator (墌pg. 27)
oShutter Speed (墌pg. 26)
pLED Light Indicator (墌pg. 20, 23)
q±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 25)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌pg. 27)
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(墌pg. 27)
aMode Indicator (墌pg. 18)
bScreen Size Indicator (墌pg. 20)
cWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 57)
dPicture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]
(normal), [E] (economy) (墌pg. 57)
eRemaining Time (墌pg. 18, 71)
fCounter (墌pg. 56)
g7REC: (Appears during recording.)
(墌pg. 18)
79: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
hDigital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator
(墌pg. 57)
aMode Indicator (墌pg. 22)
bFocus Indicator (墌pg. 22)
cImage Size: 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x
768), 640 (640 x 480) (墌pg. 59)
dPicture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard) (墌pg. 59)
eRemaining Number of Shots (墌pg. 71)
f: Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
(墌pg. 23)
gShooting Indicator (墌pg. 22)
hSelf-Timer Recording Indicator (墌pg. 59)
During both Video and Still Image Recording
11:30
10. 11. 2006
17
During Video Recording Only
During Still Image Recording Only
[0h56m]
16:9
640
FINE
PHOTO
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aMode Indicator (墌pg. 28)
b: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back a playlist. 墌pg. 46)
: Event Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file from
the event search. 墌pg. 31)
: Date Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file from
the date search. 墌pg. 30)
cPicture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]
(normal), [E] (economy) (墌pg. 57)
dPlayback Mode (墌pg. 29)
U: Playback
9: Pause
5 : Forward High-Speed Search
3 : Reverse High-Speed Search
9U : Forward Slow-Motion
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
eCounter (墌pg. 56)
fVolume Level Indicator
gBattery Indicator (墌pg. 64)
hDate/Time (墌pg. 56)
iSelected Medium Indicator (墌pg. 17, 56)
jDrop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(墌pg. 55)
kEffect Mode Indicator (墌pg. 36)
lWipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌pg. 36)
aMode Indicator (墌pg. 32)
bFolder/File Number
cSlide Show Playback Indicator (墌pg. 33)
dBattery Indicator (墌pg. 64)
eDate/Time (墌pg. 56)
fSelected Medium Indicator (墌pg. 17, 56)
gDrop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(墌pg. 55)
hEffect Mode Indicator (墌pg. 36)
During Video Playback
10.11.2006
11:30
2006
During Still Image Playback
10.11.2006
11:30
2006
GETTING STARTED
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14 EN
Controls in this section
Necessary Settings before Use
Be sure to configure the following three settings
before use.
Power Related Preparations
(Using the Battery Pack)
1 Set the power switch to OFF.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
2 Attach the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack down until it locks in
place.
Power off
Playback
Recording
Lock button
Bottom of the Camera
BATT.
To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (墌step 2), then remove
the battery pack.
To check the remaining battery power
(墌pg. 16)
Required charging / recording time
The times shown above are approximate times.
The values within ( ) are the times when the
LED light is on.
3 Charge the battery pack by
connecting to the AC adapter.
* If the provided AC adapter is AP-V14E,
connect the power cord to the AC adapter,
and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
●The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate
charging has started.
●When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished. Unplug the AC adapter (or the
power cord) from the AC outlet and
disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.
Battery pack Charging time Recording
time
BN-VF707U
(Provided) 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 10 min. (1 hr. 5 min.)
BN-VF714U 2 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 25 min.
(2 hr. 20 min.)
BN-VF733U 5 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 50 min.
(5 hr. 30 min.)
NOTE:
You can also use the camera with just the AC
adapter.
Open the cover.
DC
Connector
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
AC Adapter
(ex. AP-V17E)*
MENU
INDEX
Power Switch
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EN 15
The language on the display can be changed.
(墌pg. 56)
The recording start date/time is recorded on the
video/still image file and it can be checked by
pressing INFO. (墌pg. 28, 32)
In addition, you can find the desired file from
the date index screen. (墌pg. 30)
After performing step 1-4in “Language
Setting” (墌pg. 15)
Language Setting
1 Open the LCD monitor. (墌pg. 10)
2
Set the power switch to or .
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
3
4 Select [DATE/DISPLAY].
5 Select [LANGUAGE].
6 Select the desired language.
7
Power off
Playback
Recording
Lock button
WIND CUT
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
QUALITY
DATE/TIME
SCENE COUNTER
LANGUAGE
DATE DISPLAY ORDER
CLOCK ADJUST
Select
Set
ENGLISH
Select
Set
Select
Set
Date/Time Setting
5 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
6 Set the date and time.
7
You have now finished configuring the
necessary settings.
To use the camera right away
To record videos (墌pg. 18)
To record still images (墌pg. 22)
To configure other settings (墌pg. 16)
CLOCK ADJUST
31 01 11 07:
DATE TIME
2006
Select
Set
Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.
Select
Set
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16 EN Other Settings
Check which buttons to use in the illustration of
“Controls in this section” on page 14.
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
You can check the remaining battery power and
the recordable time.
When the battery is attached
Grip Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
NOTE:
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
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
Data Battery System
1 Set the power switch to OFF.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
2
NOTES:
●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
instead of the battery status even though you
tried to press several times, there may be a
problem with your battery. In such a case,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
●The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
Power off
Playback
Recording
Lock button
BATTERY CONDITION
0%
50%
100%
MAX TIME
min
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EN 17
By default, the HDD is set as the recording
medium. If you want to record to an SD card,
the following three operations need to be
performed.
Insert and remove the SD card only while the
power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card
may be corrupted.
\
To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to or .
To change the recording medium back to
the HDD
Select [HDD] in step 4.
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the SD card.
For details on how to format an SD card, see
“Formatting a Recording Medium” (墌pg. 41).
When Using an SD Card
NOTE:
For details on compatible SD cards, see “Check
the compatibility of recording media” (墌pg. 3).
Insert an SD card
1
Open the SD card cover.
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.
3 Close the SD card cover.
Bottom of the
Camera
Clipped Edge
Change the recording medium
1
2 Select [REC MEDIA SETTING].
3 Select [VIDEO MODE] or [IMAGE
MODE].
4 Select [SD].
5
Format an SD card when using it for
the first time
QUALITY
DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
Select
Set
COPY/MOVE
NO. RESET
VIDEO MODE
CLEAN UP
FORMAT
IMAGE MODE
00
Select
Set SD
HDD
Select
Set
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18 EN Video Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. (墌pg. 10)
To stop recording
Press the REC/SNAP button again.
To change the picture quality (墌pg. 57)
To register a file to an event (墌pg. 19)
12
3
MENU
LIGHT/INFO
INDEX
Set the power switch to .
Slide while pressing down the lock
button.
Power off
Playback
Recording
Lock button
Set the MODE switch to .
●The camera is programmed to record
videos on the built-in hard disk when
it is shipped from the factory. To
change the recording medium, see
page 17.
:Video mode
: Still image mode
Press the REC/SNAP button
to start recording.
●Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.
[7h10m]
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EN 19
If you select an event to register the file to
before starting recording, the file will be
registered to the selected event, thus making
the file easy to find at playback. There are up to
3 different destinations within each event (for
example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to .
●Set the MODE switch to .
To search by event for a file to play back
(墌pg. 31)
NOTES:
●By default, the camera is set to record videos in
4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see
“Changing the Screen Size” (墌pg. 20).
●If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes
while the power is on using the battery pack, it
turns itself off automatically to conserve power.
To turn the camera on again, set the power
switch to OFF, then to or . When using
the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep
mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD
monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode,
perform any operation such as zooming.
●When the camera heats up, the 7REC
indicator flashes. If the camera continues to
heat up, shooting may be stopped to protect the
recording medium. In this case, turn off the
power, and then wait until the camera cools
down.
●If data cannot be recorded or saved properly,
the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO]
folder, which is for regular videos. Instead, the
files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play
back these files, see “To Play Back Files in the
[EXTMOV] Folder” (墌pg. 31).
●Video files are given the names
MOV_001.MOD to MOV_009.MOD,
MOV_00A.MOD to MOV_00F.MOD, 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-VIDEO format. Remember
that this camera is not compatible with other
digital video formats.
●Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
●Do not move or shake the camera suddenly
during recording. If you do so, the sound of the
hard disk drive may be recorded.
Registering Files to Events
1
2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].
3 Select [ON/SELECT].
4 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].
The selected event is displayed on the
screen. Press the REC/SNAP button to
start recording.
NOTE:
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.
Select
Set
Select
Set 11111
11111
NEXT PAGENON SECTION
1/3
SELECT EVENT
VACATION
Select
Set
RECORDING
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20 EN Video Recording (Continued)
While recording
●You can zoom in up to 15x by using the optical
zoom.
●Zoom magnification over 15x is done through
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
700x. Set [ZOOM] to [60X] or [700X]. (墌pg. 57)
You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size.
By default, the camera is set to record videos at
the 4:3 size.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to .
●Set the MODE switch to .
Each press switches the screen size.
If you select to use this function, the LED light
turns on to improve visibility during shooting.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to .
●Set the MODE switch to .
Each time you press the button, setting
changes.
Zooming
NOTES:
●Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set
all the way to W.
●When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (墌pg. 57)
Changing the Screen Size
Zoom out Zoom in
T: Telephoto
W: Wide angle
700151
Optical zoom (up to 15x)
Digital zoom (up to 700x)
16:9
A
TTENTION:
Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode
may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a
4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing
back on a 4:3 screen TV.
NOTES:
●If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you
cannot change the screen size.
●If you want to burn the recorded videos onto
DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9
size videos and 4:3 size videos.
●If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.
LED Light
The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
The light turns on automatically
when shooting in insufficient light
conditions.
Disables this function.
16:9
No
display
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