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... be installed. Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories 9 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 9 Index 10 Indications on LCD Monitor 12 Necessary Settings before Use........... 14 Charging the Battery Pack 14 Date/Time Setting 14 Other Settings 15 Checking the Remaining Battery Power ...... 15 RECORDING Recording Files 16 Video Recording 16 Still Image Recording 17 Playing Back Files 18 Video/Still Image Playback 18 Watching Images on TV 19 EDITING/COPYING Managing Files 20 Deleting/Protecting Files 20 Copying Files 22 Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from...
... be installed. Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories 9 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 9 Index 10 Indications on LCD Monitor 12 Necessary Settings before Use........... 14 Charging the Battery Pack 14 Date/Time Setting 14 Other Settings 15 Checking the Remaining Battery Power ...... 15 RECORDING Recording Files 16 Video Recording 16 Still Image Recording 17 Playing Back Files 18 Video/Still Image Playback 18 Watching Images on TV 19 EDITING/COPYING Managing Files 20 Deleting/Protecting Files 20 Copying Files 22 Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from...
Instructions
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... This method uses the software on the PC, you could not install the software, turn on a Windows® PC (Continued) - If you do so may cause damage to turn on the camera does not light or blink. (If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it . ROM. (੬ pg. 24) • Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. (੬ pg. 25) 1 Open the LCD monitor to...
... This method uses the software on the PC, you could not install the software, turn on a Windows® PC (Continued) - If you do so may cause damage to turn on the camera does not light or blink. (If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it . ROM. (੬ pg. 24) • Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. (੬ pg. 25) 1 Open the LCD monitor to...
Instructions
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... from the MENU. operation time is • The battery is worn out and needs to be • Recording medium is increasing. temperatures to use the camera under appropriate operating 36 turn off the camera and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it is already fully charged, the lamp does 15 not light. It is not solved, reset the camera. (੬...
... from the MENU. operation time is • The battery is worn out and needs to be • Recording medium is increasing. temperatures to use the camera under appropriate operating 36 turn off the camera and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it is already fully charged, the lamp does 15 not light. It is not solved, reset the camera. (੬...
Instructions
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... problems Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. - To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. The touch sensor or • Touch the sensors with your finger nail or with your finger. During video playback, camera continues to the DVD burner, or disconnect the USB no other devices, and delete them with function. screen is displayed in the recording...
... problems Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. - To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. The touch sensor or • Touch the sensors with your finger nail or with your finger. During video playback, camera continues to the DVD burner, or disconnect the USB no other devices, and delete them with function. screen is displayed in the recording...
Instructions
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...; As the battery power comes close the LCD monitor and - SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is closed or when it - mode if the lens cover is not set. 14 • The built-in recording - recording medium is connected to use the DVD burner, switch the power on the hard disk of recording medium is not possible. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the microSD card. When the battery power is broken. CHECK LENS COVER...
...; As the battery power comes close the LCD monitor and - SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is closed or when it - mode if the lens cover is not set. 14 • The built-in recording - recording medium is connected to use the DVD burner, switch the power on the hard disk of recording medium is not possible. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the microSD card. When the battery power is broken. CHECK LENS COVER...
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... Language English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/ Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese - Specifications Camera - Dimensions (W x H x D) 113 mm x 68 mm x 54 mm (4-1/2" x 2-11/16" x 2-3/16") Weight Approx. 315 g (0.69 lbs) (incl. For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.7 W* * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. For video/Audio Format SD-VIDEO Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Signal format NTSC standard Recording mode (video...
... Language English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/ Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese - Specifications Camera - Dimensions (W x H x D) 113 mm x 68 mm x 54 mm (4-1/2" x 2-11/16" x 2-3/16") Weight Approx. 315 g (0.69 lbs) (incl. For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.7 W* * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. For video/Audio Format SD-VIDEO Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Signal format NTSC standard Recording mode (video...
Instructions
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... as lighted candles, on , the user is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above the sea level). • DO NOT leave the unit ... near a heater. ... in places where the air pressure is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MG230U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for a Class B digital device...
... as lighted candles, on , the user is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above the sea level). • DO NOT leave the unit ... near a heater. ... in places where the air pressure is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MG230U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for a Class B digital device...
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Terms A AC Adapter 14, 38 B Battery Pack 14, 15, 38 C Clock Adjust 14 Copying (Moving) Still Images 23, 30 Copying Video Files 23, 30 D Deleting Files 20 DVD Burner 22 H Hard Disk 38 I Image Rotation 18 L LCD Monitor 10, 12, 38 M Macintosh 30 P Power-Linked Operation 10 Protecting Files 20 R Recordable Time/Number of Images 37 Recording Medium 38 Resetting the Camera 33 S Slide Show 18 Speaker Volume 18 Still Image 17 T TV 19 V Video 16 W Windows PC 23 40
Terms A AC Adapter 14, 38 B Battery Pack 14, 15, 38 C Clock Adjust 14 Copying (Moving) Still Images 23, 30 Copying Video Files 23, 30 D Deleting Files 20 DVD Burner 22 H Hard Disk 38 I Image Rotation 18 L LCD Monitor 10, 12, 38 M Macintosh 30 P Power-Linked Operation 10 Protecting Files 20 R Recordable Time/Number of Images 37 Recording Medium 38 Resetting the Camera 33 S Slide Show 18 Speaker Volume 18 Still Image 17 T TV 19 V Video 16 W Windows PC 23 40
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Serial No. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camera) below. Model No. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this hard disk camera. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG230 U EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
Serial No. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camera) below. Model No. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this hard disk camera. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG230 U EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
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... AE Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 24) Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 22) Selected Medium Indicator (੬ pg. 64) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) (੬ pg. 64) Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 22) White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 26) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 25) Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 70) Date/Time (੬ pg. 17) Brightness Control Indicator...
... AE Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 24) Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 22) Selected Medium Indicator (੬ pg. 64) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) (੬ pg. 64) Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 22) White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 26) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 25) Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 70) Date/Time (੬ pg. 17) Brightness Control Indicator...
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... 2 GB) or microSDHC card (4 GB) • If other media are not supported. • Cards used , they may fail to record data correctly, or they may be played back on other devices. 2 Insert a microSD card Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to record on the reverse side of the Camera NOTES • Insert and remove the microSD card only while the power is turned off the camera. 1 Open the microSD card cover.
... 2 GB) or microSDHC card (4 GB) • If other media are not supported. • Cards used , they may fail to record data correctly, or they may be played back on other devices. 2 Insert a microSD card Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to record on the reverse side of the Camera NOTES • Insert and remove the microSD card only while the power is turned off the camera. 1 Open the microSD card cover.
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... open it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. Slide the mode switch to start recording. [5h56m] REC Approximate remaining time for every 4 GB of continuous shooting. • This camera records video in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (੬ pg. 62) - SELECT PLAY/REC Press the START/STOP button to select (video) mode. To view the video you can delete the video by selecting . - To register a file to select recording mode. To stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. - To change...
... open it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. Slide the mode switch to start recording. [5h56m] REC Approximate remaining time for every 4 GB of continuous shooting. • This camera records video in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (੬ pg. 62) - SELECT PLAY/REC Press the START/STOP button to select (video) mode. To view the video you can delete the video by selecting . - To register a file to select recording mode. To stop recording Press the START/STOP button again. - To change...
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... USB cable. (੬ pg. 51) 1 Open the LCD monitor to back up your PC. File Backup on the PC This method uses the software on the provided CD-ROM to turn on the camera. 2 On the camera, select [BACK UP]. 52 Failing to do not need to use it is turned off the power of how to turn on the camera. 2 On the camera, press the DIRECT BACK UP button...
... USB cable. (੬ pg. 51) 1 Open the LCD monitor to back up your PC. File Backup on the PC This method uses the software on the provided CD-ROM to turn on the camera. 2 On the camera, select [BACK UP]. 52 Failing to do not need to use it is turned off the power of how to turn on the camera. 2 On the camera, press the DIRECT BACK UP button...
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....month.year TIME: 24h / [12h] LANGUAGE Enables you to set the date and time display format. OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates the function. NOTES • The demonstration only works when the DC cord is connected, not with the battery. • If a microSD card is in hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped. < DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the LCD monitor. BRIGHTER / STANDARD / [AUTO] NOTE When you select [AUTO], the brightness...
....month.year TIME: 24h / [12h] LANGUAGE Enables you to set the date and time display format. OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates the function. NOTES • The demonstration only works when the DC cord is connected, not with the battery. • If a microSD card is in hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped. < DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the LCD monitor. BRIGHTER / STANDARD / [AUTO] NOTE When you select [AUTO], the brightness...
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... accessing the microSD card. [FILE]: Initializes all files and management numbers in the hard disk drive. ENGLISH Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset BASIC SETTINGS Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. a OPERATION SOUND Turns the operation sound on TV. FORMAT SD CARD You have to format newly purchased microSD cards with this camera before using the AC adapter, perform any operation is performed. SELECT TV TYPE Enables you to separate the new files from previously recorded...
... accessing the microSD card. [FILE]: Initializes all files and management numbers in the hard disk drive. ENGLISH Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset BASIC SETTINGS Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. a OPERATION SOUND Turns the operation sound on TV. FORMAT SD CARD You have to format newly purchased microSD cards with this camera before using the AC adapter, perform any operation is performed. SELECT TV TYPE Enables you to separate the new files from previously recorded...
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... reading the data occurs.) time during playback. During video playback, camera continues to protect the recording medium. The continuous • The continuous shooting speed will drop after the power is switched on the recording media, or shooting speed is increasing. ENGLISH Recording Playback Trouble Action ੬ White balance setting • Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone 26 cannot be activated. (MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. • The driving sound (hum) of the hard disk may be stopped the...
... reading the data occurs.) time during playback. During video playback, camera continues to protect the recording medium. The continuous • The continuous shooting speed will drop after the power is switched on the recording media, or shooting speed is increasing. ENGLISH Recording Playback Trouble Action ੬ White balance setting • Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone 26 cannot be activated. (MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. • The driving sound (hum) of the hard disk may be stopped the...
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... full and recording 32 is corrupted. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the microSD card. • Appears when an incompatible USB device is broken. connected. CHECK LENS COVER HDD ERROR! VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN. Use a microSD card that is switched off the camera. the camera. • Appears when a DVD burner that is - MEMORY CARD ERROR! RECOVER? Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action ੬ • Displays the remaining battery power. - (Battery indicator) SET DATE/TIME! not to subject the hard disk to...
... full and recording 32 is corrupted. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the microSD card. • Appears when an incompatible USB device is broken. connected. CHECK LENS COVER HDD ERROR! VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN. Use a microSD card that is switched off the camera. the camera. • Appears when a DVD burner that is - MEMORY CARD ERROR! RECOVER? Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action ੬ • Displays the remaining battery power. - (Battery indicator) SET DATE/TIME! not to subject the hard disk to...
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... adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.7 W* *When the monitor backlight is set to 61.6 mm, 28:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Language English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/ Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese - grip belt) Approx. 360 g (0.79 lbs) (incl. For still image Format JPEG Image size 1 mode (640 x 480) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) - battery...
... adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 2.7 W* *When the monitor backlight is set to 61.6 mm, 28:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural Language English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/ Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese - grip belt) Approx. 360 g (0.79 lbs) (incl. For still image Format JPEG Image size 1 mode (640 x 480) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) - battery...
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... protection against hard objects. ... This equipment generates, uses, and can be damaged. open the camera's chassis. ... This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to enter the unit. ... allow it . • To prevent the unit from that interference will not occur in places of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MG230U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP...
... protection against hard objects. ... This equipment generates, uses, and can be damaged. open the camera's chassis. ... This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to enter the unit. ... allow it . • To prevent the unit from that interference will not occur in places of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MG230U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP...
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... LCD Monitor 12, 14, 74 Lens Cover 18 M Macintosh 58 Manual Recording 24 Menu Settings 62 microSD Card 19 Monitor Backlight 64 O Operation Sound 65 P Partial Delete 35 Photometry Area 26 PictBridge 40 Picture Quality 62 Playlist 36 Power-Linked Operation 12 Preset 65 Printer 40 Program AE 24 Protecting Files 32 Q Quick Restart 64 R Recordable Time/Number of Images 73 Recording Medium 23, 64, 74 Resetting the Camera 67 Resetting the File Number 65 S Screen Size...
... LCD Monitor 12, 14, 74 Lens Cover 18 M Macintosh 58 Manual Recording 24 Menu Settings 62 microSD Card 19 Monitor Backlight 64 O Operation Sound 65 P Partial Delete 35 Photometry Area 26 PictBridge 40 Picture Quality 62 Playlist 36 Power-Linked Operation 12 Preset 65 Printer 40 Program AE 24 Protecting Files 32 Q Quick Restart 64 R Recordable Time/Number of Images 73 Recording Medium 23, 64, 74 Resetting the Camera 67 Resetting the File Number 65 S Screen Size...
