User manual JVC GZ-MG77US - GZ-MG77 - Instruction Manual

ENGLISH GETTING STARTED INSTRUCTIONS RECORDING 8 18 22 28 32 38 49 54 60 HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG77U PLAYBACK EDITING/PRINTING DUBBING MENU SETTINGS FURTHER INFORMATION To deactivate the demonstration mode, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". ( pg. 55) Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product. For Customer Use: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camera) below. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LYT1542-001C EN 2 EN Major Features The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and still images in massive quantities. To record videos ( pg. 18) To playback videos ( pg. 28) To record still images ( pg. 22) To playback still images ( pg. 32) Auto/Manual Recording Mode SD Memory Card You can also record onto SD cards. "When Using an SD Card" ( pg. 17) You can record without using any complicated operations in Auto recording mode. Manual recording mode, on the other hand, enables you to use special effects and make manual adjustments to record videos that are even more vivid. "To change to manual recording mode" ( pg. 24) DVD Creation Function ( pg. 49) You can connect the camera to a DVD burner (sold separately) with a USB mini A/B cable to save recorded files easily to a DVD disc. Video Event Registration ( pg. 19) You can register recorded videos to events according to their content. This enables you to search and select files by content (event). Editing Files on Your PC ( SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of video and still images to a computer. With the bundled image editing software, you can easily edit video and create your own DVDs. If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with a USB cable. Direct Printing ( pg. 48) Read This First! ­ How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera Please read the following instructions before using the camera. Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 49) EN 3 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. 60) 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. If a problem occurs with the SD card, bring the card together with the camera for repairs When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly. Check the compatibility of recording media The SD cards that are guaranteed to work with this camera are those by Panasonic, TOSHIBA, pqi (still image only) and SanDisk. If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded. For video recording, use a high-speed SD card (at least 10 MB/s). MultiMediaCards are not supported. Precautions on handling batteries When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be strictly followed. If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will only operate with a JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/ VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby mode, the camera will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera. Format recording medium before use Before using this camera, format the built-in hard disk or SD cards. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. ( pg. 41) Make sure you hold the camera correctly during recording Do not cover the area near the lens, stereo microphone, or camera sensor with your finger or other object while recording. ( pg. 10) When a certain length of time passes without operation When using the battery, the power will turn off automatically to conserve power. Use the power switch to turn on the power again. When using the AC adapter, the access lamp lights up, and the LCD turns off (the camera enters the sleep mode). INFORMATION Video recording (with sound) that was made especially for demonstration at shops might be remaining on the hard disk of the camera that you have purchased. To delete this video file, please refer to "Deleting Files" ( pg. 38)/"Formatting a Recording Medium" ( pg. 41). 4 EN 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: 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.) 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 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! 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. EN 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. 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. 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. 6 EN Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Video Accessories .......................................................8 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......................... 9 Attaching the Lens Cap .................................. 9 Attaching the Core Filter ................................ 9 Video Playback ............................................... 28 Various Operations during Playback ........... 29 File Search Function .................................... 30 Date Index Screen ................................... 30 Event Screen ........................................... 31 To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder ..... 31 Deleting a Video File ................................... 31 Still image Index ..............................................................10 Indications on LCD Monitor ...............................12 Necessary Settings before Use .........................14 Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery Pack) ............................................................ 14 Language Setting ......................................... 15 Date/Time Setting ........................................ 15 Other Settings .................................................16 Grip Adjustment ........................................... 16 Tripod Mounting ........................................... 16 Data Battery System .................................... 16 When Using an SD Card .............................. 17 Still Image Playback ........................................ 32 File Search Function .................................... 32 Slide Show ................................................... 33 Image Rotation ............................................ 33 Playback Zoom ............................................ 33 Deleting a Still Image File ............................ 33 Video / Still image RECORDING Video Watching Images on TV/Remote Control .......... 34 Video Recording ..............................................18 Registering Files to Events .......................... 19 Zooming ....................................................... 20 Changing the Screen Size ........................... 20 Deleting a File .............................................. 21 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media .......................................... 21 Still image Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder ....... 34 Playback on TV ........................................... 34 Playback Using the Remote Control ............ 35 Playback with Special Effects ........................... 36 EDITING/PRINTING Video / Still image Managing Files ................................................ 38 Deleting Files ............................................... 38 Viewing File Information .............................. 39 Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure .......40 Formatting a Recording Medium ................. 41 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ............... 42 Resetting the File Number ........................... 42 Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording ............................................ 43 Still Image Recording .......................................22 Zooming ....................................................... 23 Continuous Shooting .................................... 23 Flash ............................................................ 23 Deleting a File .............................................. 23 Video / Still image Manual Recording ............................................24 Manual Setting in MSET Menu .................... 24 Nightalive ..................................................... 27 Backlight Compensation .............................. 27 Spot Exposure Control ................................. 27 EN 7 Video Regarding This Manual Button operations Button operations are illustrated as shown below. ex.) Playlists .........................................................44 Creating Playlists ......................................... 44 Playing Back Playlists .................................. 46 Other Operations of Playlists ....................... 46 Still image Print Setting ...................................................47 DPOF Print Setting ...................................... 47 Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer .......... 48 DUBBING Video Regarding the control lever ( pg. 11) There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/ down/left/right, or pressing down the lever. They are described and illustrated as shown below. ex.) 1) Move the control lever downward: Press . Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs .....................49 Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Creation Function) ...................................................... 49 Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing .... 52 Still image 2) Press down the control lever: Press 49. Copying/Moving Still Image Files .....................53 MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings .............................54 Common Menus for All Modes .................... 55 Video Recording Menus .............................. 57 Video Playback Menus ................................ 58 Still Image Recording Menus ....................... 59 Still Image Playback Menus ......................... 59 3) Operate 1) and 2) continuously: Select Set Press /// to select, then press 49. Icons at the top of pages EN 27 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting ..............................................60 Warning Indications .........................................64 Cleaning the Camera ........................................66 Cautions .........................................................67 Specifications ..................................................70 TERMS .............................................. Back cover otion playback sed Backward Forward When there are icons at the top of pages, they show whether the page is related to videos and/or still images. Page related to videos Page related to still images Page common to videos and still images 8 EN Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V18U / AP-V14U Battery Pack BN-VF707U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable ( SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) Shoulder Strap ( pg. 9) Lens Cap ( pg. 9) CD-ROM Remote Control Unit RM-V730U ( pg. 35) Lithium Battery CR2025 (for remote control unit) Pre-installed in the remote control unit at time of shipment. Core Filter for Cables ( pg. 9) Large-A (x 1): Audio/Video Cable Large-B (x 2): USB/S-Video Cable Small (x 1): DC Cord EN 9 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to fix it in place. Buckle Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad. Strap Guide Eyelet Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. Place here during recording. Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camera. Attachment positions ( right) AV Cable Large (A) USB Cable Large (B) Small DC Cord AC Adapter S-Video Cable Release the stopper. Large (B) 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. GETTING STARTED 10 EN Index 20 17 18 19 13 23 21 22 24 How to open the LCD monitor Push and open the LCD monitor fully. A 25 26 The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to , you can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor. EN 11 Controls a Power Switch [OFF, , ] ( pg. 14) b Lock Button ( pg. 14) c Zoom Lever [W /T ] ( pg. 20) Speaker Volume Control [­VOL+] ( pg. 28) pg. 23)/ Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 39) e Mode Switch [MODE] ( pg. 18, 22, 28, 32) f Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] ( pg. 24) g Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 54) h Delete Button [ ] ( pg. 21) i Recording Start/Stop Button [REC/SNAP] ( pg. 18, 22) j Control Lever : Reverse Skip ( pg. 29)/Up/Backlight Compensation [ ] ( pg. 27)/Spot Exposure Control [ ] ( pg. 27) : Forward Skip ( pg. 29)/Down/Manual Set [ ] ( pg. 24) : Reverse Search [3] ( pg. 29)/Left/ Nightalive [NIGHT] ( pg. 27) : Forward Search [ 5] ( pg. 29)/Right/ Switch Screen Size (16:9/4:3) [16:9] ( pg. 20) Press down: Play/Pause (49) ( pg. 28, 32) k Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 30)/Remaining Space Button [ ] ( pg. 21)/Data Battery Button [ ] ( pg. 16) l Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 14) Indicators Q Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] ( pg. 14) R Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks GETTING STARTED when you access files. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing files.) S Auto Lamp [AUTO] (Lights up in Auto recording mode. Also lights up when connecting to a DVD burner [sold separately].) ( pg. 49) d Flash Button [FLASH] ( Other Parts T Reset Button [RESET] ( pg. 60) U Speaker ( pg. 28) V Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14) W Flash ( pg. 23) X Lens Y Stereo Microphone a Camera Sensor Remote Sensor ( pg. 35) Flash Sensor b Grip Strap ( pg. 16) c SD Card Cover [OPEN] ( pg. 17) d Stud Hole ( pg. 16) e Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 16) Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers. M S-Video Output Connector [S] ( pg. 34) N Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ( SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) P DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 14) Be careful not to cover W, X, Y and Z during shooting. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. ATTENTION: 12 EN Indications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording Only During both Video and Still Image Recording 16:9 [0h56m] 11:30AM NOV 10, 2006 a Selected Operation Mode Indicator pg. 24) : Auto Mode : Manual Mode b Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 57, 59) c Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 20, 23) d Zoom Indicator ( pg. 20, 23) e Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 25) f White Balance Indicator ( pg. 25) g Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 56) h Battery Indicator ( pg. 64) i Date/Time ( pg. 56) j Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 17, 56) k Drop Detection Indicator ( pg. 55) l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 25) m Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) n Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) o Shutter Speed ( pg. 26) : Nightalive Indicator ( pg. 27) p ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 25) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 27) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 27) ( a Mode Indicator ( pg. 18) b Screen Size Indicator ( pg. 20) c Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 57) d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 57) e Remaining Time ( pg. 18, 71) f Counter ( pg. 56) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 18) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.) h Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator ( pg. 57) During Still Image Recording Only 640 FINE PHOTO a Mode Indicator ( pg. 22) b ISO sensitivity (GAIN) ( pg. 59) (When set to [AUTO], there is no indication.) c Focus Indicator ( pg. 22) d Image Size: 1632 (1632 x 1224), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768), 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 59) e Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) ( pg. 59) f Flash Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) g Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 71) h : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) i Shooting Indicator ( pg. 22) j Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 59) EN 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback NOV.10.2006 11:30AM NOV.10.2006 2006 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) b : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist. pg. 46) : Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the event search. pg. 31) : Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the date search. pg. 30) c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 57) d Playback Mode ( pg. 29) U : Playback 9 : Pause 5 : Forward High-Speed Search 3 : Reverse High-Speed Search 9U : Forward Slow-Motion Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) e Counter ( pg. 56) f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator ( pg. 64) h Date/Time ( pg. 56) i Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 17, 56) j Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 36) a Mode Indicator ( pg. 32) b Folder/File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 33) d Battery Indicator ( pg. 64) e Date ( pg. 56) f Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 17, 56) g Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) GETTING STARTED 14 EN Necessary Settings before Use 3 Charge the battery pack by connecting to the AC adapter. Open the cover. Be sure to configure the following three settings before use. Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery Pack) 1 Set the power switch to OFF. Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording Lock button DC Connector To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) AC Adapter (ex. AP-V14U) The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started. When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. 2 Attach the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. Bottom of the Camera BATT. To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT. ( step 2), then remove the battery pack. To check the remaining battery power ( pg. 16) Required charging / recording time Controls in this section Power/Charge Lamp Power Switch Battery pack BN-VF707U (Provided) BN-VF714U BN-VF733U Charging time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 40 min. Recording time 1 hr. 2 hr. 5 min. 4 hr. 55 min. The times shown above are approximate times. NOTE: You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter. INDEX / / / / 49 MENU EN 15 Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 56) Date/Time Setting The recording start date/time is recorded on the video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO. ( pg. 28, 32) In addition, you can find the desired file from the date index screen. ( pg. 30) After performing step 1-4 in "Language Setting" ( pg. 15) Set the power switch to or . Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording Lock button 5 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. Select Set CLOCK ADJUST DATE TIME JAN 31 2006 11 : 07 AM 3 CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE/DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT QUALITY WIND CUT 6 Set the date and time. Select Set 4 Select [DATE/DISPLAY]. Select Set DATE/TIME SCENE COUNTER Repeat this step to input the month, day, year, hour and minute. LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY ORDER 7 5 Select [LANGUAGE]. Select Set ENGLISH You have now finished configuring the necessary settings. To use the camera right away To record videos ( pg. 18) To record still images ( pg. 22) To configure other settings ( pg. 16) 6 Select the desired language. Select Set 7 GETTING STARTED 1 2 Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10) 16 EN Other Settings Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time. Check which buttons to use in the illustration of "Controls in this section" on page 14. Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. When the battery is attached 1 Set the power switch to OFF. Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording Lock button 2 100% BATTERY CONDITION MAX TIME 50% 0% min Tripod Mounting Bottom of the Camera NOTES: Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod. Battery information is displayed for approx. 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds. If "COMMUNICATING ERROR" appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units. NOTE: Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera. EN 17 When Using an SD Card By default, the HDD is set as the recording medium. If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed. Change the recording medium Preparation: Set the power switch to or DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING . 1 REC MEDIA SETTING NOTE: For details on compatible SD cards, see "Check the compatibility of recording media" ( pg. 3). DATE/DISPLAY REGISTER EVENT QUALITY 2 Select [REC MEDIA SETTING]. Select 0 Insert an SD card Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted. COPY/MOVE NO. RESET Set VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE FORMAT CLEAN UP 1 Open the SD card cover. Bottom of the Camera 3 Select [VIDEO MODE] or [IMAGE MODE]. Select Set SD HDD 2 4 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first. Select [SD]. Select Set Clipped Edge 5 Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 3 \ Close the SD card cover. To change the recording medium back to the HDD Select [HDD] in step 4. To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out. Format an SD card when using it for the first time This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card. For details on how to format an SD card, see "Formatting a Recording Medium" ( pg. 41). GETTING STARTED 18 EN Video Recording pg. 10) Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( 1 Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording Lock button . 2 Set the MODE switch to : Video mode : Still image mode . Zoom Lever The camera is programmed to record videos on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 17. 3 INDEX / / / /49 Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording. [0h56m] Approximate remaining time for recording appears. MENU To stop recording Press the REC/SNAP button again. To change the picture quality ( To register a file to an event ( pg. 57) pg. 19) EN 19 NOTES: By default, the camera is set to record videos in 4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see "Changing the Screen Size" ( pg. 20). If the camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to or . When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming. When the camera heats up, the 7REC indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the power, and then wait until the camera cools down. If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder, which is for regular videos. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see "To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder" ( pg. 31). Video files are given the names MOV_001.MOD to MOV_009.MOD, MOV_00A.MOD to MOV_00F.MOD, and MOV_010.MOD in order of recording. After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting. This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats. Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do, the sound of the hard disk drive may be recorded. Preparation: Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to . . 1 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. Select Set 3 Select [ON/SELECT]. Select Set 1 1 SELECT EVENT VACATION 1/3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NON SECTION NEXT PAGE 4 Select the event that you want to register the file to. Select Set To select a different destination, select [NEXT PAGE]. To cancel the event registration, select [NON SECTION]. The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording. To search by event for a file to play back ( pg. 31) NOTE: Once you select to register a file to a certain event, the setting will remain even if you turn the power off. Unless you change the setting, you will register a file to the same event that you had previously selected. Registering Files to Events If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording, the file will be registered to the selected event, thus making the file easy to find at playback. There are up to 3 different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3). RECORDING 20 EN Video Recording (Continued) Changing the Screen Size Zoom in You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. By default, the camera is set to record videos at the 4:3 size. Preparation: Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to . . Zooming While recording Zoom out W: Wide angle T: Telephoto 16:9 You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical zoom. Zoom magnification over 10x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 300x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [300X]. ( pg. 57) Optical zoom (up to 10x) Each press switches the screen size. ATTENTION: Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing back on a 4:3 screen TV. 1 10 300 Digital zoom (up to 300x) NOTES: NOTES: 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. 57) If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you cannot change the screen size. If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9 size videos and 4:3 size videos. If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen. EN 21 Deleting a File The file most recently recorded will be deleted. After the recording is finished Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media Preparation: Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to . . 1 DELETE? EXECUTE CANCEL Example: When checking the HDD space MAX RECORDING TIME 2 Select [EXECUTE]. Select Set FREE USED The maximum recording time is displayed for each picture quality mode, and the remaining space is indicated by a pie chart. Displayed picture quality mode : ULTRA FINE : FINE : NORMAL : ECONOMY For details on the picture quality, see page 71. To return to the normal screen Press the button again. NOTE: 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.