User manual JVC GZ-MG70AG - GZ-MG70 - Instruction Manual

ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 7 22 28 31 48 52 HARD DISK CAMCORDER VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK GZ-MG70U STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATIONS MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". ( pg. 48) For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camera). Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. INSTRUCTIONS LYT1493-001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Built-in Hard Disk This hard disk camera records images to a large, built-in hard disk drive (HDD) instead of a DV tape like conventional video cameras. This enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording. Editing Files on your PC 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. (Refer to "Read this first!" and the software installation and USB connection guide.) Various Recording Modes You can select the most suitable recording mode for picture quality, image size, recording time, and computer environment. ( pg. 62) Flash You can record still images in dark places more easily. The flash fires automatically during still image recording. ( pg. 31) 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 NOV 10.05 11:30AM 02 NOV 15.05 11:00PM enjoying many different 03 NOV 25.05 11:00AM types of playback. Direct Printing 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 Flash .............................................................. 31 Manual Settings in MSET Menu .................... 32 How to Select a Menu Item ....................... 32 Manual Exposure ....................................... 32 Manual Focus ............................................ 33 White Balance ........................................... 34 Shutter Speed ............................................ 35 Program AE ............................................... 36 Effect ......................................................... 36 Provided Accessories ...................................... 7 Index .............................................................. 10 Power ............................................................. 14 Operation Mode ............................................. 16 Language Setting .......................................... 17 Date/Time Settings ........................................ 18 Brightness Adjustment of the Display ............ 18 Grip Adjustment ............................................. 19 Tripod Mounting ............................................. 19 Inserting/Removing an SD Card .................... 19 Formatting a Recording Medium ................... 20 Selecting a Recording Medium ...................... 21 Remaining Space on the Recording Media ... 21 Drop Detection ............................................... 21 PLAYBACK FEATURES ....................................... 37 Wipe or Fader Effects .................................... 37 Playback Effects ............................................ 37 MANAGING FILES ............................................. 38 Viewing File Information ................................ 38 Protecting Files .............................................. 38 Deleting Files ................................................. 39 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ................. 40 Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................... 41 Resetting the File Number ............................. 42 Creating Play List ........................................... 42 Playing Back Play List ................................... 43 DPOF Print Setting ........................................ 46 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer ......... 47 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 22 Video Recording ............................................ 22 Zooming ..................................................... 23 Video Playback .............................................. 24 How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 25 Date Index Screen ..................................... 25 Various Playback Operations .................... 25 Playback Zoom .......................................... 25 Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder .....26 Playback on a TV ...................................... 26 Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder) ....... 26 Playback Using the Remote Control .............. 27 MENU SETTINGS 48 STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 28 Still Image Recording ..................................... 28 Zooming ..................................................... 28 Continuous Shooting ................................. 28 Still Image Playback ...................................... 29 Slide Show ................................................. 29 Index Screen of Still Image Files ............... 29 How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 30 Date Index Screen ..................................... 30 Image Rotation .......................................... 30 Playback Zoom .......................................... 30 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 REFERENCES 52 Troubleshooting ............................................. 52 Warning Indications ....................................... 54 Cleaning the Camera ..................................... 56 Cautions ......................................................... 57 Specifications ................................................. 60 TERMS ............................................... Back cover 4 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 4 ­ 5 to ensure safe use of this product. 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. 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.) 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. CAUTIONS: This camera is designed to be used with NTSC-type color 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-VF707U 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.) EN 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. 5 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 tipover. 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. 6 EN Before Using this Camera 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.) Do not strike or shake the hard disk. 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. Important notes when requesting repair or inspection When the camera is repaired or inspected, data may be erased, and the hard disk may be formatted. Back up all data before requesting repair or inspection. If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card, bring the card together with the camera. When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD Memory Card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly. Important notes for destroying and disposing of camera When formatting or erasing data using the camera or PC functions, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the camera with a hammer etc. Also read "Cautions" on pages 57 to 59. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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. GETTING STARTED EN 7 Provided Accessories and USB connection guide.) e Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) f Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) g CD-ROM h Remote Control Unit RM-V730U i Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit) j Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for attachment) Large (x 1): Small (x 1): USB Cable DC Cord * A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote control unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the remote control unit, remove the insulation sheet. 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. GETTING STARTED a AC Adapter AP-V14U b Battery Pack BN-VF707U c Audio/Video Cable d USB Cable (Refer to the software installation 8 EN GETTING STARTED Attaching the Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration. Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. 1 Open the velcro strip. 2 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 3 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle. To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure the cap is flush to the camera. 4 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet. 5 Close the velcro strip. 1 2 Eyelet Buckle 5 4 Place here during recording. 3 Strap Guide GETTING STARTED EN 9 Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. LCD Monitor GETTING STARTED Push the release button and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270°. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. 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 (1-3/16") Wind once. Wind the cable so that it is not slack. 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut. NOTES: Take care not to damage the cable. When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camera. 10 EN GETTING STARTED Index Be careful not to cover b, c, d, e, f and g during shooting. Be careful not to cover Y during playback. ATTENTION: GETTING STARTED EN 11 Controls a Mode Switch [MODE] ( pg. 16 ­ 17) b Flash Button [FLASH] ( pg. 31) c Information Button [INFO/ ] ( pg. 38) d Play/Pause Button [49] ( pg. 24, 29) e Forward Search Button [ (5)] ( pg. 25)/ Right Button [ ]/Auto/Manual Mode Switch [ / ] ( pg. 16 ­ 17) f Forward Skip Button [ ] ( pg. 25)/Down Button [ ]/Manual Set Button [ SET] ( pg. 32) g Reverse Search Button [ (3)] ( pg. 25)/ Left Button [ ] h Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 48) i Delete Button [ ] ( pg. 39) j Reverse Skip Button [ ] ( pg. 25)/Up Button [ ]/Backlight Compensation Button [ ] ( pg. 31)/Spot Exposure Control Button ( pg. 31) k Power Switch [OFF, , ] ( pg. 16) l Lock Button ( pg. 16) m LCD Release Button n Zoom Lever [T /W ] ( pg. 23) Speaker Volume Control ( pg. 24) o Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 22, 28) p Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 14) Indicators U Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] V Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks when you access to any files. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing to files.) Other Parts W Reset Hole [RESET] ( pg. 52) X LCD Monitor Y Speaker ( pg. 24) a Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14) b Camera Sensor c Lens d Remote Sensor ( pg. 27) e Stereo Microphone f Flash ( pg. 31) g Flash Sensor h Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 8) i Grip Strap ( pg. 19) j SD Card Cover [OPEN] ( pg. 19) k Stud Hole ( pg. 19) l Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 19) Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers. Q S-Video Output Connector [S] ( pg. 26) R Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] S USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) T DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 14) GETTING STARTED ( pg. 14, 16) 12 EN GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording only [0h56m] 11:30AM NOV 10, 2005 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 50) c Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 50) d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 50) pg. 17) a Selected Operation Mode Indicator ( : Auto Mode : Manual Mode b Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 50) c Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 23, 50) d Zoom Indicator ( pg. 23, 50) e Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 31, 32) f White Balance Indicator ( pg. 34) g Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 18, 49) h Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) i Date/Time ( pg. 49) j Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 21, 49) k Drop Detection Indicator ( pg. 21) l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 33) m Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) n Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) o Shutter Speed ( pg. 35) : Nightalive Indicator p ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 32) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 31) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 31) e Remaining Time ( pg. 22, 62) f Counter ( pg. 49) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 22) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.) ( pg. 22) h Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator ( pg. 50) During Still Image Recording only FINE PHOTO a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b ISO sensitivity (GAIN) ( pg. 51) (When set to [AUTO], there is no indication.) c Focus Icon ( pg. 28) d Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768), 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 51) e Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) ( pg. 51) f Flash Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) g Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 63) h : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) i Shooting Icon ( pg. 28) j Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 51) GETTING STARTED EN 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback GETTING STARTED 11:30AM NOV 10, 2005 NOV 10, 2005 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. pg. 43) c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 50) pg. 24) 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. 54) h Date ( pg. 49) i Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 21, 49) j Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 37) k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 37, 50) d Playback Mode ( a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Folder/File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 29) d Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) e Date/Time ( pg. 49) f Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 21, 49) g Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 37) 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. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount. If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it by sliding BATT. Charging the Battery Pack Power/Charge Lamp Power Switch 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 5 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started. 6 When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. Lock Button To DC connector To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT., remove the battery pack. Required charging time Battery pack Charging time Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U Open the cover. AC Adapter To AC outlet * Provided BATT. Battery Pack Arrow Battery Pack Mount GETTING STARTED NOTES: EN 15 Using the Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Perform steps 2 ­ 3 in "Charging the Battery Pack" ( pg. 14). Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack BN-VF707U* BN-VF714U BN-VF733U * Provided Recording time Approx. 50 min. Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. Approx. 4 hr. 20 min. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. 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. During charging, the camera cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow ( ) mark. The camera does not turn on with the battery pack without the arrow ( ) mark. 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. Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. Using the optional AA-VF7 battery charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camera. 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, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera. 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. 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 subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again. 16 EN GETTING STARTED Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time. 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. 1 Make sure the battery is attached. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Press INFO/ repeatedly, and the battery status screen appears. It is displayed for approx. 3 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 INFO/ 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. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 1 Power Switch Power/Charge Lamp 2 MODE 4 LCD Monitor 3 Lock Button Using AC Power Perform step 4 in "Charging the Battery Pack" ( pg. 14). Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power and MODE switches and ( / ) button. NOTE: The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. 1 Power Switch Position Set the power switch for recording ( ) or playback ( ) while pressing down the lock button. Power Switch Power Off Playback Recording 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. To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not work properly if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times. GETTING STARTED EN 17 2 Recording/Playback Mode Select the recording/playback mode using the MODE switch. : Video mode ( pg. 22, 24) : Still image mode ( pg. 28, 29) Language Setting 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING 3 Auto/Manual Mode Press and hold ( / ) to switch the auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Auto mode: You can record without using special effects or manual adjustments. Manual mode: Manual recording is possible by setting various functions. ( pg. 31 ­ 37) To return to the auto recording mode Press and hold ( / ) again so that the indicator appears. select [DISPLAY], then press 49. DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT 4 Press 5 Press / to select [LANGUAGE], then press 49. / to select the desired language, then press 49. DATE/TIME SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen. 4 Power-Linked Operation When the power switch is set to , you can also turn on/off the camera by opening/closing the LCD monitor. GETTING STARTED The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 48, 49) 18 EN GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings The recording start date/time is recorded on the video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO/ during playback. ( pg. 24, 29) In addition, you can find the desired file by the date index screen. ( pg. 30) Brightness Adjustment of the Display The brightness of the display can be adjusted. 1 Set the power switch to 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. select [DISPLAY], then press 49. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 9) 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DISPLAY], then press 49. / to select [BRIGHT], and press 49. The brightness control indicator appears. DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT 5 Press 4 Press / to select [CLOCK ADJUST], then press 49. The month is highlighted. SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE 6 Press is reached. / until the appropriate brightness CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT DATE/TIME 7 Press 49 to clear the brightness control indicator from the display. 5 Press / to input the month, then press 49. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute. CLOCK ADJUST DATE TIME JAN 31 2005 11 : 07 AM 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. GETTING STARTED EN 19 Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Inserting/Removing an SD Card GETTING STARTED 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 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers to easily operate the recording start/stop button, power switch and zoom lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference. Write/Erase Protection Tab SD Card Cover [OPEN] SD Slot Tripod Mounting To attach the camera to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camera. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs. 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. 20) ATTENTION: Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on, as this may cause the data on the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognize whether or not the SD card is installed. 20 EN GETTING STARTED To make it more difficult to recover the data on the hard disk Even if you format the hard disk or erase the data on the hard disk, sometimes the erased data can be recovered by using data recovery software etc. that are commercially available. By pressing the 49 button while selecting [HDD] and holding down the button in step 5, you can erase the data on the hard disk in a format that is difficult to recover. Moreover, by repeating this procedure, you can make the data even more difficult to recover. Formatting a Recording Medium You can format (initialize) the built-in hard disk (HDD) or SD cards. You have to format the newly-purchased 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. 38) 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA SETTING], then press 49. DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE When formatting in this way, a formatting progress bar is displayed. If the formatting progress bar does not appear, select [CANCEL] and try again from step 4. 4 Press 5 Press / to select [FORMAT], then press 49. / to select [HDD] or [SD], then press 49. CAUTION: VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE FORMAT CLEAN UP COPY/MOVE 6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then Do not remove the SD card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again. press 49. To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 49. NOTE: Do not format the recording medium on the PC. Make sure to format the recording medium on the camera. GETTING STARTED EN 21 Selecting a Recording Medium Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback. ( pg. 48, 49) Example: When recording still images to an SD card Drop Detection GETTING STARTED This function turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped. This function is set to on at time of shipment. If the power is turned off due to the drop detection function, set the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again. To turn off this function Set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. The indicator appears. ( pg. 49) 1 Set the power switch to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to select [REC MEDIA SETTING], then press 49. DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE CAUTION: Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped. 4 Press 5 Press / to select [IMAGE MODE], then press 49. / to select [SD], then press 49. NO. RESET VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE FORMAT CLEAN UP NOTES: 6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen. Remaining Space on the Recording Media This enables you to check the remaining space on the recording media and the available recording time for each picture quality mode. Before checking, set the recording media that you want to check in [REC MEDIA SETTING]. ( pg. 48, 49) Example: When checking the HDD space This function cannot protect the hard disk every single time it is dropped. The indicator is only displayed when this function is set to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [ON]. If the drop detection function operates when the camera has not been dropped, set the function to [OFF] to continue use. If a drop is detected during shooting, the file being shot when the camera was dropped may be saved in the [EXTMOV] folder. ( pg. 22) 1 Set the power switch to 2 Press INFO/ . The MAX RECORDING TIME screen appears. . MAX RECORDING TIME Displayed picture FREE USED quality mode : ULTRA FINE : FINE : NORMAL : ECONOMY For details on the picture quality, see page 50. To return to the normal screen Press INFO/ repeatedly. 22 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK NOTES: If the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback (video or still image) 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 power, and then wait until the camera cools down. ( pg. 55) 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" ( pg. 24). 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. For example, starts from 1 to 9 followed by A to F. To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48. For approximate recording time, see page 62. After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, the recording will be stopped automatically. When recording video, a new file will be created for every 4 GB of contiuous shooting. Video Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever MODE Recording Start/Stop Button 1 Set the power switch to 2 Set the MODE switch to . . The camera is programmed to record videos on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 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 23 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) ( To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle) ( ). W: Wide angle T: Telephoto NOTES: ). 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) Deleting Files If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. ( pg. 39) However, if the recording mode (video or still image) is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera. The core filter reduces interference. 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 (2") 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) 24 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. 22) To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, press the recording start/stop button or START/ STOP button on the remote control while the index screen is displayed in step 2, and then proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed. To return to the index screen, press the recording start/stop button or START/STOP button on the remote control again. 49 INFO/ Video Playback Power Switch Lock Button MODE Zoom Lever The file information and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder. When deleting the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, perform it on the PC. Speaker 1 Set the power switch to 2 Set the MODE switch to The index screen for videos appears. The image on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting. If the power is turned off while video playback is paused, the camera memorizes the scene where the video was stopped. In this case, the stopped scene is displayed when the power is turned back on again. To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 21, 48 and 49. . . To play back files edited on the PC To use the camera to play back the video files (MPEG2 files, with the extension ".mpg") which have been edited on the PC, follow the following procedure. First, change the file name to "MOV_xxxx.mpg" (xxxx should be a 4-digit number). Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable, and open the [EXTMOV] folder. Copy the video files ("MOV_xxxx.mpg") to the [EXTMOV] folder. (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) Then follow the steps in "To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder". NOTES: 3 Press / / / to select the video file you want to play back. 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. ( pg. 38) The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV. ( pg. 26) At the junctions between scenes, the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction. 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. 55) When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 25 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. 39), creating play list ( pg. 42), etc. 1 Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the scroll bar on the index screen. VIDEO Scroll bar 7/53 2 Press If you press and hold / , the high speed search starts. If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever towards T, then select the file. / to display the next or previous page. Frame-by-frame playback While playback is paused, press or . Pressing or repeatedly advances or reverses the still picture frame by frame. To resume normal playback, press 49. Slow motion playback While playback is paused, press and hold or for over 2 seconds. To stop slow motion playback, press 49. Date Index Screen You can also find the desired file by the date index screen. The files are sorted according to their recorded date. 1 Slide the zoom lever twice towards W. The date index screen appears. Playback Zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. DATE INDEX JUL 07 2005 AUG 13 2005 AUG 20 2005 AUG 23 2005 1 During normal playback, at the point you want 2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in. 3 Press 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 center point of the magnified area. 2 Press SEP 02 2005 / to select the desired date. The files recorded on the selected date are displayed on the right side of the screen. Dates can also be selected by using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. To select the scroll bar, slide the zoom lever towards W while on the date index screen, and press /. / / / to move to the magnified area you want to view. 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. 25) 3 Press 49. The files recorded on the selected date are displayed in the index screen. Various Playback Operations Still playback (Pause) Press 49 during normal playback. To resume normal playback, press 49 again. Search playback During normal playback, press for forward search, or for reverse search. Pressing or repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction. (­60x to +60x) To resume normal playback, press 49. Deleting Video Files Press , then press / to select [EXECUTE] and press 49. You can select the desired file to be deleted by pressing / . To delete multiple files at once, see page 39. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Locating the start point of the file or skipping the file Press to locate the start point of the next file. Pressing repeatedly skips files in forward direction. Press to locate the start point of the current file. Pressing repeatedly skips files in reverse direction. If you press or during normal playback or search, playback resumes after locating the start point of a file. 26 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder To S connector Playback on a TV 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camera to a TV, VCR or DVD recorder as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR or DVD recorder, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. Open the cover. To AV connector 3 Connect the VCR/DVD recorder output to the TV input, referring to your VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camera, the VCR/DVD recorder and the TV. 5 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input AV Cable (provided) S Cable (optional) mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 6 Start playback on the camera. ( pg. 24) 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) (Pressing INFO/ displays.) VCR/DVD Recorder button also turns on/off the TV Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder)