User manual JVC GZ-MC500US - GZ-MC500 - Instruction Manual

ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 7 20 25 29 31 48 52 DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK GZ-MC500E/EK STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATIONS MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". ( pg. 48) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1424-001A EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Removable Hard Disk In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk is a new type of card media that enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording. ( pg. 6) Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Playlist, playback effects, PLAYLIST CONTENTS and other functions are ALL SCENES also available for 01 10.11 2005 11:30 02 15.11 2005 23:00 enjoying many different 03 25.11 2005 11:00 types of playback. Various Recording Media and Modes Video and still images can be recorded to CompactFlash card (CF card) and SD memory card. The removable hard disk (provided) or Microdrive® is a type of CF card compliant with CF+ Type II. You can select the most suitable recording medium and mode for picture quality, image size, recording time, and computer environment. ( pg. 62) Editing Files on your PC USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer. With the bundled Cyberlink software, you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs. (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) Voice Recording Features The camera can be used as a voice recorder for audio recordings. ( pg. 29) VOICE RECORDING Direct Printing [5h56m] 12:55:01 20.11.2005 11:30 Various Recording Features The camera supports aperture-priority, shutterpriority, portrait, bracket shooting, and a wide range of other functions that you can select according to the scene you are shooting. ( pg. 31 ­ 36) If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer. ( pg. 47) EN 3 31 Contents GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED OPERATIONS RECORDING FEATURES ..................................... 31 Backlight Compensation ................................ 31 Spot Exposure Control ................................... 31 Program AE ................................................... 31 Bracket Shooting ........................................... 33 Manual Focus ................................................ 33 Manual Settings in MSET Menu .................... 34 How to Select a Menu Item ....................... 34 Manual Exposure ....................................... 35 White Balance ........................................... 35 Effect ......................................................... 36 Provided Accessories ...................................... 7 Index .............................................................. 10 Power ............................................................. 14 Operation Mode ............................................. 16 Language Setting .......................................... 16 Date/Time Settings ........................................ 17 Inserting/Removing a CF Card ...................... 17 Inserting/Removing an SD Card .................... 18 Formatting a Recording Medium ................... 19 Selecting Recording Medium ......................... 19 PLAYBACK FEATURES ....................................... 37 Wipe or Fader Effects .................................... 37 Playback Effects ............................................ 37 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20 MANAGING FILES ............................................. 38 Viewing File Information ................................ 38 Protecting Files .............................................. 39 Deleting Files ................................................. 40 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ................. 41 Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................... 41 Resetting the File Number ............................. 42 Creating Play List ........................................... 43 Playing Back Play List ................................... 44 DPOF Print Setting ........................................ 46 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer ......... 47 Video Recording ............................................ 20 Zooming ..................................................... 21 Angle Adjustment ...................................... 21 Video Playback .............................................. 22 How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 22 Various Playback Operations .................... 23 Playback Zoom .......................................... 23 Connecting to a TV or VCR ........................... 24 Playback on a TV ...................................... 24 Dubbing to a VCR ...................................... 24 STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 Still Image Recording ..................................... 25 Zooming ..................................................... 25 Continuous Shooting ................................. 26 Flash .......................................................... 26 Still Image Playback ...................................... 27 Slide Show ................................................. 27 Index Screen of Still Image Files ............... 27 How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 28 Image Rotation .......................................... 28 Playback Zoom .......................................... 28 MENU SETTINGS 48 Changing the Menu Settings ......................... 48 Common Menus for All Modes ...................... 48 Video Recording Menus ................................ 50 Video Playback Menus .................................. 50 Still Image Recording Menus ......................... 51 Still Image Playback Menus ........................... 51 Voice Recording Menus ................................. 51 Voice Playback Menus .................................. 51 REFERENCES 52 VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 29 Voice Recording ............................................ 29 Voice Playback .............................................. 30 Various Playback Operations .................... 30 Troubleshooting ............................................. 52 Warning Indications ....................................... 55 Cleaning the Camera ..................................... 57 Cautions ......................................................... 57 Specifications ................................................. 60 TERMS ............................................... Back cover 4 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital media camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 4 ­ 5 to ensure safe use of this product. 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. CAUTIONS: This camera is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-VM200U battery pack and, to recharge it or to supply power to the camera from an AC outlet, use the provided multivoltage AC adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides. 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. 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. 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: Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red 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. EN 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.) 5 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! 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. Before Using this Camera This camera is designed exclusively for CompactFlash Card (CF card) and SD Memory Card. The removable hard disk (provided) or Microdrive® is a type of CF card compliant with CF+ Type II. This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats. 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.) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 EN Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. Bring your camera together with the removable hard disk When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your camera together with the removable hard disk. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly. Also read "Cautions" on pages 57 to 59. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microdrive® is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. MascotCapsule is 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. The camera and removable hard disk can heat up when used for an extended period. However, this is not a malfunction. The disk can heat up when used for an extended period. Therefore, do not remove it immediately from the camera. Other cautions Condensation can cause the drive to break down. If water is splashed on the drive, make sure that it is completely dried before usage. Do not use, replace, or store the disk in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise. Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium. Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves. Since data must be read and written by the drive correctly, the camera may be unable to shoot when the camera heats up, such as during continuous shooting, or when the camera is cooled down during usage in a cold location. To fix this problem, follow the messages displayed on the screen. ( pg. 56) Clean up the disk regularly to maintain high performance. ( pg. 41, 49) Also read "Recording Medium" on page 58. Be careful to completely delete data when discarding or giving away the removable hard disk. When recording data is formatted or deleted on the camera, this only modifies the file management information, and the data is not completely erased. When discarding or giving away the removable hard disk, to prevent problems caused by the release of sensitive information, it is extremely important that the customer take responsibility to erase all recorded data. Some recommended methods of erasing data include using a commercial data removal program or using a hammer or strong magnet to physically or magnetically destroy the data on the hard disk so that it cannot be read. JVC shall not be responsible for any personal data that is released. Removable Hard Disk The removable hard disk is a precision electronic device. Be careful when handling it. Cautions for external jolt or stress After removing the disk from the camera, store it by inserting into the supplied protective case. Do not press on the cover. Do not subject the disk to vibrations or sudden jolts. Be especially careful to avoid sudden jolts when shooting or during playback. Do not affix stickers or write on the label. Do not apply strong pressure to the outside of the disk. Also, do not put it in your pants pocket or other location where it can be pressed on. Cautions for temperature The camera's protection circuit may work for the proper recording or playback when the camera's internal temperature rises or during usage in a cold location. ( pg. 56) GETTING STARTED EN 7 Provided Accessories OR and USB connection guide.) g Removable Hard Disk (4 GB) h Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk i Strap (See page 8 for attachment) j Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) k CD-ROM l Audio Extension Cable (for optional headphones, see page 9 for attachment) m Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for attachment) Large (x 1): S-Video/Audio/Video Cable Medium (x 1): USB Cable Small (x 2): Audio Extension Cable and AC Adapter's Cord n Lens Hood (Already attached to the camera, pg. 8) NOTES: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camera, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camera. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. The removable hard disk and its protective case are packaged in a silver bag. GETTING STARTED a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E b Power cord (AP-V14E only) c Battery Pack BN-VM200U d S-Video/Audio/Video Cable e Cable Adapter f USB Cable (Refer to the software installation 8 EN GETTING STARTED Attaching the Strap Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do. To attach Align the lens hood with the camera's lens, and then turn the hood clockwise a. To detach Turn the hood counterclockwise b. 1 Press and hold both sides as shown, then detach the fastener (large). 2 Pass the strap ring through the eyelet on the lens side. 3 Pass through the strap ring. 4 Pass the fastener's ring through the eyelet on the LCD side. Detach the hood only when using the optional conversion lens or lens filter. 5 Pass through the fastener's ring. 6 Connect the fastener. When shooting Hold the camera as shown in the illustration, grip it gently so that it feels secure, then adjust the strap. Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap. To secure the camera so it cannot be dropped during shooting Detach the fastener from the strap as shown in step 1. Put your hand through the strap, then secure the strap to your wrist so that the Slide the fastener. camera cannot be dropped. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure the cap is flush to the camera. GETTING STARTED EN 9 Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut. GETTING STARTED 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. NOTES: Take care not to damage the cable. When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camera. Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration. Core Filter 3 cm How to Use the Audio Extension Cable When using optional headphones, connect to the provided audio extension cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the audio extension cable to the camera. The core filter reduces interference. Open the cover. To Wind once. Wind the cable so that it is not slack. Headphones Core Filter Audio Extension Cable (provided) 10 EN GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: Be careful not to cover X, d and e during shooting. Be careful not to cover Y during playback. GETTING STARTED EN 11 Controls a Mode Button [MODE] ( pg. 16) b Recording Mode Dial ( pg. 16, 31 ­ 32) c Lock Button ( pg. 16) d Power Switch [OFF, , ] ( pg. 16) e Battery/CF Card Cover Open Switch [OPEN] ( pg. 14, 17) Indicators access to any files. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing to files during recording or playback.) W Mode Lamp [ (video), (still image), (voice)] ( pg. 16) f Delete Button [ ] ( g Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 40) pg. 21, 25) Speaker Volume Control ( pg. 22, 30) h Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 20, 25, 29) i Play/Pause Button [49] ( pg. 22, 27, 30) j Multi-Controller w: Reverse Search [w (3)] ( pg. 23)/Left [w]/Flash [ ] ( pg. 26) r: Reverse Skip [r (2)] ( pg. 23)/Up [r]/ Backlight Compensation [ ] ( pg. 31)/ Spot Exposure Control ( pg. 31) e: Forward Search [e (5)] ( pg. 23)/ Right [e]/Continuous Shooting/Bracket Shooting [ / ] ( pg. 26, 33) t: Forward Skip [t (6)] ( pg. 23)/Down [t]/Manual Set [ SET] ( pg. 34) k Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 33) l Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 38) m Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 48) n Flash Open Switch [FLASH OPEN] ( pg. 26) o Manual Focus Ring ( pg. 33) p Lens Hood ( pg. 8) Other Parts X Stereo Microphone Y Speaker ( pg. 22) Z LCD Monitor b Battery/CF Card Cover ( pg. 14, 17) c Flash d Camera Sensor e Lens f SD Card Cover ( pg. 18) g Tripod Mounting Socket h Strap Fastener Eyelet ( pg. 8) i Strap Eyelet ( pg. 8) j Reset Hole ( pg. 52) Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers. Q USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) R Headphone Connector [ ] ( pg. 9) S S-Video/Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ( pg. 24) T DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 14) GETTING STARTED U Power/Charge Lamp ( pg. 14, 16) V Access Lamp (Lights up or blinks when you 12 EN GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 50) e Remaining Time ( pg. 20, 62) f Counter ( pg. 49) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 20) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.) ( pg. 20) h Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator ( pg. 50) During Still Image Recording only 11:30 10.11.2005 FINE PHOTO a Recording Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) : Auto Mode : Manual Mode b Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 50) c Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 21, 50) d Zoom Indicator ( pg. 21, 50) e Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 31, 35) f Shutter Speed ( pg. 32) g Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 49) h Battery Indicator ( pg. 55) i Date/Time ( pg. 49) j Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 19, 49) k Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 33) l Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) m White Balance Indicator ( pg. 35) n Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) o ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 35) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 31) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 31) a Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) b ISO sensitivity (GAIN) ( pg. 51) (When set to [AUTO], there is no indication.) c Focus Icon ( pg. 25) d Image Size: 2560 (2560 x 1920), 2048 (2048 x1536), 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 51) e Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STANDARD (standard) ( pg. 51) f Flash Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) g Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 63) h : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) : Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 33) i Shooting Icon ( pg. 25) j Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 51) NOTE: For the indications on LCD monitor during voice recording, see page 29. During Video Recording only [0h56m] a Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) b Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 50) c Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 50) GETTING STARTED EN 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback GETTING STARTED 11:30 10.11.2005 10.11.2005 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. pg. 44) c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 50) d Playback Mode ( pg. 22) 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.) e Counter ( pg. 49) f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator ( pg. 55) h Date ( pg. 49) i Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 19, 49) j Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 37, 50) a Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) b Folder/File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 27) d Battery Indicator ( pg. 55) e Date/Time ( pg. 49) f Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 19, 49) NOTE: For the indications on LCD monitor during voice playback, see page 30. 14 EN GETTING STARTED Power This camera's 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. 1 Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the arrow a, then open the battery/CF card cover. 3 Insert the battery pack firmly into the battery pack mount until it locks into space as shown in the illustration. Charging the Battery Pack Power Switch Lock Button Power/Charge Lamp 4 Close the battery/CF card cover firmly until it locks. 5 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 6 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. (AP-V14E only) 7 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The OPEN power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started. 8 When the power/charge lamp goes out, Battery/CF Card Cover charging is finished. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. To detach the battery pack Protrusion Battery Pack Open the battery/CF card cover, and remove the battery pack while sliding BATTERY in the direction of the arrow b. BATTERY Required charging time Battery pack Open the cover. BN-VM200U (provided) Charging time Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. To DC connector To AC outlet mark AC Adapter (ex. AP-V17E) GETTING STARTED NOTES: EN 15 Using AC Power Connect the AC adapter to the camera. Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. When the battery/CF card cover is opened or the SD card is removed while the power is on, the power is automatically turned off to protect the data in the recording medium. To turn on the power again after opening the battery/CF card cover, close the cover. To turn on the power again after removing the SD card, close the cover and set the power switch to OFF, then to or . It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the power/charge lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camera, then try charging again. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Using the optional AA-V200 battery charger, you can charge the BN-VM200U battery pack without the camera. Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. Open the cover. To DC connector To AC outlet mark AC Adapter (ex. AP-V17E) NOTE: The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camera's power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camera malfunction. If the camera is a subject to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camera. Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 ­ 4 in "Charging the Battery Pack". Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack BN-VM200U (provided) 1 hr. Recording time NOTES: Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: · Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged repeatedly. · Playback mode is engaged repeatedly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned recording time. GETTING STARTED 16 EN GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on the camera, set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. The power/charge lamp turns on. 3 Auto/Manual Mode Set the recording mode dial to the desired position to switch the auto/manual recording mode. The indicator or appears on the LCD monitor. ( pg. 12) Auto mode ( ): You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments. Manual mode (other than ): Manual recording is possible by setting various functions. ( pg. 31 ­ 36) Mode Lamp To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 1 Power Switch 2 MODE 3 Power/Charge Lamp Lock Button Language Setting (except GZMC500EK for U.K. model) The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 48, 49) Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power switch, MODE button and the recording mode dial. 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Select [DISPLAY] CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING MEMORY CARD SETTING with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT 1 Power Switch Position Set the power switch for recording ( ) or playback ( ) while pressing down the lock button. Power Switch 4 Select [LANGUAGE] with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. DATE/TIME SCENE COUNTER 5 Select the desired Playback Recording Power Off LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT language with the multicontroller (r/t), then press 49. 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen. 2 Recording/Playback Mode Press MODE to select the recording/playback mode. The selected mode lamp lights up. : Video mode ( pg. 20, 22) : Still image mode ( pg. 25, 27) : Voice mode ( pg. 29, 30) To select the voice mode, press and hold MODE. GETTING STARTED EN 17 Date/Time Settings The recording start date/time is recorded on the video/still image/voice file and it can be checked by pressing INFO during playback. ( pg. 22, 27, 30) Inserting/Removing a CF Card GETTING STARTED You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as a recording medium in the CF slot. The removable hard disk (provided) or Microdrive® is a type of CF cards. See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera. Rear Front Terminals OPEN CF Slot 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Select [DISPLAY] CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING MEMORY CARD SETTING with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST] with the multicontroller (r/t), then press 49. The day is highlighted. SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE Eject Button CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT DATE/TIME 5 Input the day with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. CLOCK ADJUST DATE TIME Battery/CF Card Cover 31 01 2005 11 : 07 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen. Built-in Clock's Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camera is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock's lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock's rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camera. Note that the camera can be used without setting the date/time. 1 Make sure the camera's power is off. 2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the The button is pushed in. 3 When the eject button is pulled out as shown in the illustration, push it once. arrow a, then open the battery/CF card cover. 4 To insert a CF card, firmly insert it as shown The eject button comes out by pushing it once. By pushing the eject button once again ejects the CF card. in the illustration. To remove a CF card, push the eject button twice. 5 Close the battery/CF card cover firmly until it locks. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 18 EN NOTES: GETTING STARTED Read the cautions on CF card. ( pg. 58, "Recording Medium") Before using the provided removable hard disk or a new CF card, it is necessary to format it. ( pg. 19) When the battery/CF card cover is opened or the SD card is removed while the power is on, the power is automatically turned off to protect the data in the recording medium. To turn on the power again after opening the battery/CF card cover, close the cover. To turn on the power again after removing the SD card, close the cover and set the power switch to OFF, then to or . Inserting/Removing an SD Card You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot. See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera. Clipped edge SD card (optional) Label SD Slot ATTENTION: Do not insert or remove the CF card while the camera is turned on, as this may cause the CF card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognise whether or not the CF card is installed. Do not squeeze the external covers of the CF card. Write/Erase Protection Tab SD Card Cover 1 Make sure the camera's power is off. 2 Open the SD card cover. 3 To insert an SD card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To remove an SD card, push it once. After the SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out. Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 4 Close the SD card cover. To protect valuable files Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of "LOCK". This prevents the SD card from being recorded over. To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to "LOCK" before inserting it. NOTE: Before using a new SD card, it is necessary to format the card. ( pg. 19) ATTENTION: Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on, as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognise whether or not the SD card is installed. GETTING STARTED EN 19 Formatting a Recording Medium You can format (initialise) a recording medium in the CF or SD slot. You have to format the provided removable hard disk or newlypurchased CF cards and SD cards with this camera before using them. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased. ( pg. 39) Selecting Recording Medium GETTING STARTED Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback. ( pg. 48, 49) Example: When recording still images to an SD card 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Select [MEMORY DIS 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Select [MEMORY DIS CARD SETTING] with the multi-controller (r/ t), then press 49. CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING MEMORY CARD SETTING DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE CARD SETTING] with the multi-controller (r/ t), then press 49. CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING 4 Select [IMAGE 5 Select [SD SLOT] with the multi-controller (r/ t), then press 49. MODE] with the multicontroller (r/t), then press 49. COPY/MOVE NO. RESET VIDEO MODE MEMORY CARD SETTING DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE IMAGE MODE VOICE MODE FORMAT CLEAN UP 4 Select [FORMAT] with the multi-controller (r/ t), then press 49. VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE VOICE MODE 5 Select [CF SLOT] or [SD SLOT] with the multicontroller (r/t), then press 49. (r/t), then press 49. FORMAT CLEAN UP COPY/MOVE NO. RESET 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen. 6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 49. CAUTION: Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again. NOTE: Do not format the recording medium on the PC. Make sure to format the recording medium on the camera. 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK NOTES: If the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback (video, still image or voice) for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the camera is turned 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 camera power, and then wait until the camera cools down. ( pg. 56) When shooting continuously, shooting is automatically stopped when a file size of 4 GB is reached. If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see "To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder" ( pg. 22). There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot. Video file names are assigned as sequential hexadecimal numbers. To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48. For approximate recording time, see page 62. Video Recording MODE Zoom Lever Recording Start/ Stop Button Lock Button Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to 2 Press MODE to select . . The camera is programmed to record videos on the medium in the CF slot by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 19, 48 and 49. To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and 50. 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. Approximate remaining time for recording appears on the display. [0h56m] 4 To stop recording, press the recording start/stop button again. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 21 Zooming Use the zoom function for close-up or wideangle shooting. You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical zoom. To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto). Angle Adjustment Tilt the lens part at the most convenient angle. The lens part can rotate 45° upward and downward. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto Deleting Files If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. ( pg. 40) However, if the recording mode (video, still image or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file. Digital zoom zone 10x (Optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom magnification over 10x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 200x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [200X]. ( pg. 50) NOTES: Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording. During digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer. 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]. ( pg. 50) VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle). 22 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder If the data cannot be recorded properly, the video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. ( pg. 20) To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, press the recording start/stop button while the index screen is displayed in step 2, and then proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed. Video Playback Zoom Lever INFO r MODE Lock Button 49 The fast forward, rewind, slow, frame-by-frame playback, and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder. The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV. ( pg. 24) At the junctions between scenes, the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction. To join scenes without distortion, load the video files into the PC and use the provided software to combine the files. When the combined file is used to record a DVD, it will have the same joints without distortion between scenes as a commercial DVD. Refer to "How To Create DVDs simply" of software installation and USB connection guide for more about DVD creation. The date and counter can be displayed during playback. ( pg. 49) When the camera heats up, the U indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until the camera cools down. ( pg. 56) When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker or headphones. NOTES: Power Switch w . . t e 1 Set the power switch to 2 Press MODE to select The index screen for videos appears. The image on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting. To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 19, 48 and 49. 3 Select the video file you want to play back with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e). 4 Press 49 to start playback. 5 To pause playback, press 49 again. To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is paused. To adjust the speaker volume During playback slide the zoom lever towards T to turn up the volume, or towards W to turn down the volume. To turn on/off the date display Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. ( pg. 48, 49) To turn on/off the on-screen display Press INFO repeatedly. To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused. How to Use the Scroll Bar You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll bar is useful when deleting files ( pg. 40), creating play list ( pg. 43), etc. 1 Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen. 2 Display the next or previous page with the multi-controller (r/t). Scroll bar VIDEO 7/53 If you move and hold the multi-controller to r/t, the high speed search starts. If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever towards T, then select the file. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 23 Various Playback Operations Still playback (Pause) Press 49 during normal playback. To resume normal playback, press 49 again. Search playback During normal playback, move the multicontroller to e for forward search, or w for reverse search. Moving the multi-controller to w or e repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction. (­60x to +60x) To resume normal playback, press 49. Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Move the multi-controller to t to locate the start point of the next file. Moving the multi-controller to t repeatedly skips files in forward direction. Move the multi-controller to r to locate the start point of the current file. Moving the multicontroller to r repeatedly skips files in reverse direction. If the multi-controller is moved to t or r during normal playback or search, playback resumes after locating the start point of a file. Frame-by-frame playback While playback is paused, move the multicontroller to e or w. Playback Zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. 1 During normal playback, at the point you want 2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in. to zoom in, press 49 to pause playback. The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side. The * mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area. 3 Move to the magnified area you want to view with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e). 4 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W. When the zoom is set all the way to W (wideangle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches the display to the index screen. ( pg. 22) Deleting Video Files Press , then select [EXECUTE] with the multicontroller (r/t) and press 49. You can select the desired file to be deleted with the multi-controller (w/e). To delete multiple files at once, see page 40. Moving the multi-controller to w or e repeatedly advances or reverses the still picture frame by frame. To resume normal playback, press 49. Slow motion playback While playback is paused, move and hold the multi-controller to e or w for over 2 seconds. To stop slow motion playback, press 49. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 24 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Connecting to a TV or VCR Open the cover. Playback on a TV 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, To AV connector S-Video/Audio/Video Cable (provided) referring to your VCR's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camera, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camera. ( pg. 22) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date/Time Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF]. ( pg. 48, 49) Counter Set [SCENE COUNTER] to [ON] or [OFF]. ( pg. 48, 49) "Y/C" / "CVBS" Video Out Select Switch Cable Adapter* (Pressing INFO button also turns on/off the displays.) To TV or VCR Dubbing to a VCR A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.) B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR has only A/V input connectors.) C Red to AUDIO R IN** D White to AUDIO L IN** * If your TV/VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. ** Not required for watching still images only. 1 Perform steps 1 to 6 above. 2 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR's instruction manual.) 3 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camera. NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 15) Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses a video cable. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camera is turned on. To connect the camera to a PC, refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.