JVC GZ MG21 - Everio Camcorder - 800 KP User manual

For use with
Microsoft Windows
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Production manual for creating dramatic movies.
— Data storage and data editing sections. —
I’ll be the director!
Creating dramatic memories
This software program ensures that the pictures you took
with your Everio will remain dramatic whenever you view
them, and gives you the chance to make movies with emo-
tions that cannot be found in any script. The role of direc-
tor will, of course, fall to you!
Creating a dramatic movie
Taking the movie
Data storage section I
Data storage section II
Editing section I
Editing section II
Editing section III
Watching the movie
Storing your movie on computer
Saving your movie to DVD
Creating your story
Post production
Saving your edited movie to DVD
Main Section
Any inquires or questions regarding the editing and creation of DVDs should be addressed to
CyberLink. Inquires can be made by telephone, FAX, or through the company homepage. For
further details, please refer to SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE.
Contact us
A wide range of helpful and detailed information concerning CyberLink DVD Solution can be
found on our homepage:
http://www2.cli.co.jp/products/ne/
LYT1614-001A

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Data storage section I
Storing your movie on computer
Any movies you take should be quickly copied to your
computer. Creating room in the Everio’s hard disk clears
up space for you to store your next great movie.
Details Method
Storing
your movie
on computer
AFirst, create a folder* on your computer to hold your new
movie, and give the folder a name.
*To create a new folder, use the mouse to right click on the desired
location and select “New” and then “Folder”.
BSwitch the camera’s power button to “Play”, and connect
the camera to the computer by using the USB cable pro-
vided.
(For further details on connection methods, please refer to SOFT-
WARE INSTRUCTION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE. )
COpen “EVERIO_HDD” that contains the movie data.*
Opening “EVERIO_HDD”
For Windows 2000
1) Select “My Computer” from the “start” menu.
* Open “EVERIO_SD” for movies con-
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* Quickly click the left button of the
mouse using two successive move-
ments.
Open the “EVERIO_HDD” icon by double-clicking it (*) in
the “My Computer” window.
Opening “EVERIO_HDD”
For Windows XP
After connecting the camera to the computer with the
USB cable, a window entitled “EVERIO_HDD” will auto-
matically appear.
After selecting and clicking “OK” “Use Internet Explorer
to display openedfiles”,“EVERIO_HDD” on the hard disk
will open.

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*1 Move the mouse cursor to the de-
sired location while holding down
the left mouse button.
*2 “SD_VIDEO”folder stores regular
movie data. “EXTMOV” folder stores
unfinished movie data that failed to
be produced.
DOnce “EVERIO_HDD” has opened, simply dragging (*1)
the folders entitled “SD_VIDEO”, and “EXTMOV”, (*2)
from the “EVERIO_HDD”to the folder created in step 1 of
page 2.
Software installation
The appropriate software is required for storing or editing
your movie on DVD by your computer.(For further details
regarding this, refer to the Install Section in the instruction
manual.)
View movies that have
been backed up
AStart the installed “PowerDVD 5 NE” software.
BClick and select “Open media files”.
CSelect the folder where the movie was saved from the
list.

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*1 Multiple movie files can be selected
to be viewed in the play list.
*2 Click “Add” when selecting indi-
vidual movie files for playback (files
with the .MOD extension, such as
MOV001.MOD)
DSelect the movie file (PRG001, PRG002 etc) from within
the folder and click “Select All”.
(*1, *2)
EClick “OK” when the movie files are displayed in the “Play-
list”. Play back will start.
(Files will be played in the same order as the list)
Data storage section II
Saving your movie on a DVD
All movies you make should be backed up on a DVD
disc.
Details Method
Starting the editing
software
Double-clicking on the “PowerDirector Express NE” icon
will launch the software.
Loading the movie into
the editing software
AClick on the “Load a media folder”, followed by the “Load
media”button.
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Click “Load a media folder”.
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BSelect the backed up movie folders (PRG001, PRG002
etc) from the “Browse for Folder”screen.
CClick “OK” to import the movie.
Arranging the movie in
“Time line”
Drag the movie from the library window into the “Time
line” in which you wish to play it.
Check that movies are
arranged in the order
to be played back
After clicking “Movie”, the movies will play as
arranged upon clicking on .
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Open the
“Media Room”
Time line
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Data output for DVD
storage
A After arranging the movie in Time line, click on “Produce”.
BAfter selecting “Produce a Disc”, click on “Next”.
*1 Saving an unedited movie in its
original picture quality Movies taken
using “Ultrafine (U)”, “Fine (F)”, or
“Normal (N)”, modes should use
NTSC DVD (high Quality); mov-
ies shot with “Economy (E)”, mode
should use NTSC DVD (extended
play).
*2 Saving an edited movie in original
picture quality Check the box, “Use
SVRT”.
CFrom the options on output format, select “DVD format”.
DCheck the box, “After production, make disk in Power Pro-
ducer”.
EClick “Next”.
FClick “Start” after confirming the save location.
GUpon finishing the production, “PowerProducer 3 NE ” will
launch automatically.
(Go to “Storing data on a DVD” A)
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Storing data on a DVD
AThe “Content (DVD)” window will appear.
BProvide a title name for the data and click on .
CInsert a writeable DVD into the drive.
DSet the number of discs to be recorded in the “Final Out-
put” window.
EData will start transferring to the DVD when is
clicked.
* Options available.
&Play Disk:
Playback of the recorded disc will
begin automatically.
&Go to Main window:
Returns to the Power Producer
Main Menu.
&Quit PowerProducer:
Exits the program.
FMake your choice from the window that appears after re-
cording is complete. (*)
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Editing section I
Creating your story
Using your own directorial talents to create a unique
and dramatic scenario.
Details Method
Storing your movie on
computer
It’s easy to store the movie taken with your Everio on your
computer.
(Just follow the same instructions for “Storing your movie on
computer” found on page 2.)
Software installation
The appropriate software is required for storing or editing
your movie on DVD by your computer.(For further details
regarding this, refer to the Install Section in the instruction
manual.)
Starting the editing
software
Double-clicking on the “PowerDirector Express NE” icon will
launch the program.
Creating your own story
The ability to create a unique, dramatic story with your own
scenario is at your fingertips.
(Just follow the same instructions for “Arranging movies in
Time line”. found on page 6.)
Removing unwanted
sections
ASelect the pictures you no longer require from the list of
movies arranged in the time line.
BClick on “Trim”.
CPress “Play”.
DCut the unwanted sections.
Click
D-1Mark in:
Click on
when the operation
begins.
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D-2Mark out:
Click on
when the operation
comes to an end.
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Editing section II
Post production
Adding something extra to your movie.
Using subtitles and visual effects to create a truly enjoy-
able movie.
Details Method
Inserting subtitles
ASelect a title effeces in the title track.
BDrag the selected effects into the title column at the ap-
propriate stage of the picture.
CClick “OK”, after entering the required text.
Entering visual effects
* Visual effects should be entered at
the moment a scene changes
ASelect your preferred visual effect.
BDrag the effect to the section of the movie in the video
column.
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Open the
“Titles Room”
Open the
“Transitions Room”
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Data editing section III
Saving your edited movie to DVD
The dramatic movies you create are your own works
of art. Save them to DVD to be enjoyed over and over
again.
* (Follow the same instructions for “Data output for DVD storage” and
“Saving to DVD” as found on page 7. 8.)
Create masterpieces filled with loving
memories of your family!
Your family will be delighted!
You can even create another DVD and
send it to grandma.
Watching the movie Now you can create your own home movie-theater!
Details Method
Viewing DVD on your
computer
AOpen the previously installed “PowerDVD 5 NE”.
BPress , and insert the DVD into the computer.
CThe disk will start playing after pressing .
*Pressing allows you to watch the movie on full-screen.
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Additional information ---------------------------------------------------
For users wishing to view their edited movie
with their own video camera, it is possible to
copy the edited pictures to their camera and
view them on the go. Take full advantage of
these features on the road.
For further information, please refer to SOFT-
WARE INSTRUCTION AND USB CONNECTION
GUIDE.
Users who wish to enter postproduction dub-
bing and background music can import these
by using the time effects input procedure dur-
ing the editing process.
For Further information, please refer to “Users
Guide” of the provided software.
Even without using a computer, it is also possi-
ble to edit movies by using the camera directly.
The advantage of using Everio cameras is in
their ability to function as a mini-editing suite,
allowing basic editing functions such as eras-
ing unwanted movies and rearranging selected
pictures.The edited data can be copied to your
computer at a later date.
For further information, please refer to IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL.
Completed DVDs can also be stored in your
home DVD recorder by simply using the en-
closed S/AV cable.
For further information, please refer to IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL.

For use with
Macintosh
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Macintosh®
Production manual for creating dramatic movies.
— Data storage and data editing sections. —
I’ll be the director!
Creating dramatic memories
This software program ensures that the pictures you took
with your Everio will remain dramatic whenever you view
them, and gives you the chance to make movies with emo-
tions that cannot be found in any script. The role of direc-
tor will, of course, fall to you!
Creating a dramatic movie
1Taking the movie
6Watching the movie
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Data storage section I
Storing your movie on computer
3
Data storage section II
Saving your movie to DVD
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Editing section
Creating your story
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Storing edited
works section
Saving your edited movie to DVD
Main Section
Any inquires or questions regarding the editing and creation of DVDs should be addressed to Pix-
ela Corporation. Inquires can be made by telephone, FAX, or through the company homepage. For
further details, please refer to SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE.
Contact us
A wide range of helpful and detailed information concerning Capty MPEG Edit EX and mono
DVD can be found on our homepage:
http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html

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Data storage section I
Storing your movie on computer
Any movies you take should be quickly copied to your
computer. Creating room in the Everio’s hard disk clears
up space for you to store your next great movie.
Details Method
Storing
your movie
on computer
AFirst, create a folder* on your computer to hold your new
movie.
*To create a new folder, select “New Folder” from the “File” Menu.
BSwitch the camera’s power button to “Play”, and connect
the camera to the computer by using the USB cable
provided.
(For further details on connection methods, please refer to
SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE. )
CThe “EVERIO_HDD” icon that stores the movie data will
appear on the desktop (*1). Double click the icon to open
it (*2).
*1 Open “EVERIO_SD” for movies
contained on an SD card.
*2 Quickly click the button of the mouse
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DOnce “EVERIO_HDD” has opened, simply dragging (*1)
“SD_VIDEO” and “EXTMOV” folders (*2) to the folder
created in step 1 of page 2.
*1 Move the mouse cursor to the desired location while holding down
the mouse button.
*2 “SD_VIDEO” folder stores regular movie data.
“EXTMOV” folder stores movie data that failed to be produced.
Data storage section II
Saving your movie on a DVD
All movies you make should be backed up on a DVD
disc.
Details Method
Software Installation
The appropriate software is required for storing or
editing your movie on DVD with your computer. (For
further details regarding this, refer to the Install Section
in the instruction manual.)
Starting the editing
software
AOpen the “Macintosh HD” icon that is on the desktop.

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BOpen the sidebar Applications icon.
COpen the “mono DVD for Everio” folder.
DDouble-clicking on the “mono DVD For EVERIO” icon will
launch the software.
Loading the movie into
the editing software
AClick on the “read movie file” icon.
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BSelect the folder with the saved movie file and click
“Open” to load the movie file (the movie file will be
loaded into the list).
Arrange the movies
order to be played
Drag the movie files in the list to arrange them
in the order you want them to be played.
Removing unwanted
files
Select the files you want to remove and click
“Delete” from the “Edit” menu.

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Storing data on a DVD
*For further details on the types of
DVDs that can be used, refer to the
mono DVD Help (mono DVD opera-
tion guide).
A Click the button.
BInserting the DVD disc into the computer and clicking on
“Burn” will start the creation of the DVD.
*Note
A still frame may show up in between
individual video files when played back
with mono DVD for Everio.
Joining the files with MPEG Edit EX for
Everio beforehand is recommended.
See the “Create a Story” section in the
Macintosh version for more informa-
tion.
CWhen the DVD has been created, choose whether you
wish to create another DVD.
Choose “Create”
Creates a DVD with the same contents.
Insert a new disc and click “Create Disc” again.
Choose “Do Not Create”
Returns to the main screen.

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Editing section
Creating your story!
Use your own directorial talents to create a unique
and dramatic scenario.
Details Method
Storing your movie on
computer
It is easy to store the movie taken with your Everio on your
computer.
(Just follow the same instructions for “Storing your movie on
computer”, found on page 2.)
Software installation
The appropriate software is required for storing or editing
your movie on DVD by your computer. (For further details
regarding this, refer to the Install Section in the instruction
manual.)
Starting the editing
software
AOpen the “Macintosh HD” icon that is on the desktop.
BOpen the sidebar Applications icon.
COpen the “Capty MPEG Edit EX” folder.
DDouble-clicking on the “Capty MPEG Edit EX” icon will
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Creating your own story
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Once “Caty MPEG Edit EX for Everio” has started, click
“Combine Files” from the “View” menu.
BThe screen below is shown.
CClick “Add”.
* Use the “shift” key while selecting
files to move multiple files at the
same time.
DChoose the movie file you would like to add (*).
Click “Open” to show the file on the screen.
EDrag the movie files to arrange them in playback order
starting from the left.
C