ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D'UTILISATION HARD DISK CAMCORDER CAMÉSCOPE À DISQUE DUR EN FR Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camera) below. Model No. Serial No. GZ-MG255U GZ-MG155U GZ-MG130U Cher client, Nous vous remercions d'avoir acheté cet appareil photo à disque dur. Avant utilisation, veuillez lire les informations et les précautions de sécurité présentées dans les pages 2 et 3 pour utiliser cet appareil en toute sécurité. Pour consultation ultérieure : Noter ci-dessous le N° de modèle (figurant sous l'appareil photo) et le N° de série (figurant sur le logement de la batterie de l'appareil photo). N° de modèle N° de série The camera illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GZ-MG130. Les illustrations de l'appareil photo qui apparaît dans ce manuel d'instructions sont celles du modèle GZ-MG130. FRANÇAIS Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION: WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NOTES: When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 ) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. · 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! 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 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. 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. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material ­ special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. WARNING: Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks · Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ENGLISH · 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. · 3 Read This First! Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 40) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, reset the camera. ( pg. 51) Precautions on handling batteries · Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. · If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again. If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camera immediately and consult your local JVC dealer · If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camera for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be diagnosed, and the camera cannot be repaired. · Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before requesting repairs or inspections. Because the camera may be used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. ( pg. 48) This operating instruction is applicable to models GZ-MG255, GZ-MG155 and GZ-MG130 · Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this operating instructions are of GZ-MG130. · Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified model only. When connecting the camera to other device using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camera and/or other device. · Connect the DV cable first to other device, and then to the camera. · Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector. 4 Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories ............................................ 6 How to Use the Everio Dock ......................... 6 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................ 7 Preparing the Remote Control ....................... 7 EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files ..................................... 30 Deleting/Protecting Files ............................. 30 Viewing File Information ............................. 32 Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording ........................ 32 Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) ................... 33 ENGLISH Index ........................................................ 8 Indications on LCD Monitor ................ 10 Necessary Settings before Use .......... 12 Charging the Battery Pack .......................... 12 Language Setting ....................................... 13 Date/Time Setting ....................................... 13 Playlists ................................................ 34 Creating Playlists ........................................ 34 Playing Back Playlists ................................. 35 Other Operations of Playlists ...................... 36 Other Settings ...................................... 14 Grip Adjustment .......................................... 14 Lens Cover ................................................. 14 Checking the Remaining Battery Power ..... 14 Tripod Mounting .......................................... 14 When Using an SD Card ............................ 15 Print Setting ......................................... 37 DPOF Print Setting ..................................... 37 Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ........ 38 COPYING Copying Files ....................................... 40 Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera (DVD Creation Function) ......... 40 Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from the Camera ................................. 44 Using the Camera to Dub Files from a VCR/ DVD Player .................................................. 44 Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................ 45 RECORDING Recording Files..................................... 16 Video Recording ......................................... 16 Still Image Recording ................................. 17 Zooming ...................................................... 18 LED Light .................................................... 18 Flash ........................................................... 18 Registering Files to Events ......................... 19 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media ........................................ 19 MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings .............. 46 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting ................................... 51 Warning Indications ............................ 54 Cleaning ............................................... 55 Specifications ...................................... 55 Cautions ............................................... 58 Terms ................................................... 60 Manual Recording ............................... 20 To Change to Manual Recording Mode ...... 20 Program AE ................................................ 20 Nightalive .................................................... 21 Backlight Compensation ............................. 21 Spot Exposure Control ............................... 21 Manual Setting in Function Menu ............... 22 PLAYBACK Playing Back Files ................................ 24 Video Playback ........................................... 24 Still Image Playback ................................... 25 File Search Function ................................... 26 To Play Back Demonstration Files................. 27 Playback with Special Effects ..................... 28 Watching Images on TV ....................... 29 5 Accessories Everio Dock CU-VC3U ( below) AC Adapter AP-V18U/14U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable ( pg. 38, 40 and PC OPERATION GUIDE) Shoulder Strap ( pg. 7) ( CD-ROM PC OPERATION GUIDE) Remote Control Unit RM-V750U ( pg. 7) Lithium Battery CR2025 Pre-installed in the remote control unit. NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. How to Use the Everio Dock You can connect ...