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...a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with water. See ... notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the camera. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. WARNING: The battery pack and the camera with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT...
...a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with water. See ... notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the camera. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. WARNING: The battery pack and the camera with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT...
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Easy Start Guide 1 Preparation 2 Attach the battery 3 Open the lens pack cover Charge the Battery Pack. (੬ pg. 14) BATT. 4 Open the LCD monitor The camera turns on automatically. 2 Video recording 2 Select (video) mode 3 Select recording (REC) mode [5h56m] SELECT PLAY/REC 3 Playing back 2 Select (video) mode 3 Select playback (PLAY) mode to display thumbnails on the screen SELECT PLAY/REC 4
Easy Start Guide 1 Preparation 2 Attach the battery 3 Open the lens pack cover Charge the Battery Pack. (੬ pg. 14) BATT. 4 Open the LCD monitor The camera turns on automatically. 2 Video recording 2 Select (video) mode 3 Select recording (REC) mode [5h56m] SELECT PLAY/REC 3 Playing back 2 Select (video) mode 3 Select playback (PLAY) mode to display thumbnails on the screen SELECT PLAY/REC 4
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... data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Reset the camera if it again. It is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using the microSD card, take the card together with the camera for demonstration in a shop, the ...from the MENU. 7 If the camera does not operate correctly, reset the camera. (੬ pg. 33) Precautions on handling batteries • Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camera is not included, the cause of important data, make a trial recording and play back ...
... data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Reset the camera if it again. It is recommended to copy your local JVC dealer • If a problem occurs when using the microSD card, take the card together with the camera for demonstration in a shop, the ...from the MENU. 7 If the camera does not operate correctly, reset the camera. (੬ pg. 33) Precautions on handling batteries • Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. • If the camera is not included, the cause of important data, make a trial recording and play back ...
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... 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...22 PC OPERATION File Backup on the PC without Using Software 27 Other Windows® PC Operations .......... 28 Getting More Use of your CAMCORDER. Adobe® Reader® can be installed. The model name is indicated on the bottom of the Software 28 Folder Structure and ...
... 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...22 PC OPERATION File Backup on the PC without Using Software 27 Other Windows® PC Operations .......... 28 Getting More Use of your CAMCORDER. Adobe® Reader® can be installed. The model name is indicated on the bottom of the Software 28 Folder Structure and ...
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Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to use any other cables. Do not use the provided cables for connections. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. 9 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter AP-V18U/14U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (੬ pg. 22, 25 and 30) CD-ROM (੬ pg. 24, 28) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to the camera.
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to use any other cables. Do not use the provided cables for connections. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. 9 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter AP-V18U/14U Battery Pack BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (੬ pg. 22, 25 and 30) CD-ROM (੬ pg. 24, 28) Core Filter NOTE Make sure to the camera.
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...REC] (੬ pg. 16) Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE] (Blinks when you access files or charge the battery. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing files.) Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD] (੬ pg. 22)/Title Button [... 15) Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO/ MANUAL] Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (੬ pg. 16) Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 17) Zoom Lever [W , T ] Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (੬ pg. 18) Mode Switch [, ] DC Jack [DC] (੬ pg. 14) Audio/Video Jack [AV]...
...REC] (੬ pg. 16) Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE] (Blinks when you access files or charge the battery. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing files.) Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD] (੬ pg. 22)/Title Button [... 15) Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO/ MANUAL] Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (੬ pg. 16) Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 17) Zoom Lever [W , T ] Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (੬ pg. 18) Mode Switch [, ] DC Jack [DC] (੬ pg. 14) Audio/Video Jack [AV]...
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... : Manual Mode Effect Mode Indicator Tele Macro Mode Indicator Program AE Mode Indicator Zoom Indicator Selected Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) Approximate Zoom Ratio White Balance Indicator Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 35) Date/Time (੬ pg. 14) Brightness Control Indicator Backlight...
... : Manual Mode Effect Mode Indicator Tele Macro Mode Indicator Program AE Mode Indicator Zoom Indicator Selected Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) Approximate Zoom Ratio White Balance Indicator Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 35) Date/Time (੬ pg. 14) Brightness Control Indicator Backlight...
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... (The number on the left shows speed.) Selected Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 35) Date/Time (੬ pg. 14) JAN. 20. 2008 4:55PM Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 18) Effect Mode ... Slide Show Playback Indicator (੬ pg. 18) Selected Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 35) Date/Time (੬ pg. 14) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch the DISP button, ...
... (The number on the left shows speed.) Selected Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 35) Date/Time (੬ pg. 14) JAN. 20. 2008 4:55PM Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 18) Effect Mode ... Slide Show Playback Indicator (੬ pg. 18) Selected Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 35) Date/Time (੬ pg. 14) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch the DISP button, ...
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... 1 Close the LCD monitor to the previous screen Select !. - In such case, press and hold BATT. (੬ step 2), then remove the battery pack. - Bottom of the Camera BATT. 3 Connect the AC adapter. To quit the screen Touch the MENU button. 14 This may damage the AC adapter. ... [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. - Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. DC Jack NOTES • You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter. • Please do...
... 1 Close the LCD monitor to the previous screen Select !. - In such case, press and hold BATT. (੬ step 2), then remove the battery pack. - Bottom of the Camera BATT. 3 Connect the AC adapter. To quit the screen Touch the MENU button. 14 This may damage the AC adapter. ... [YES] within 10 seconds, the screen disappears. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. - Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. DC Jack NOTES • You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter. • Please do...
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...8226; Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to the normal screen Press the INFO button again. DIRECT BACK UP INFO BATTERY CONDITION MAX TIME min QUIT - In such a case, consult your battery. For mode: Press the INFO button twice or the INFO button and then select . It is displayed in... 10 minute units. 15 For mode: Press the INFO button. To return to select recording mode. NOTES • If "COMMUNICATING ERROR" appears, there may be a problem with your nearest JVC ...
...8226; Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to the normal screen Press the INFO button again. DIRECT BACK UP INFO BATTERY CONDITION MAX TIME min QUIT - In such a case, consult your battery. For mode: Press the INFO button twice or the INFO button and then select . It is displayed in... 10 minute units. 15 For mode: Press the INFO button. To return to select recording mode. NOTES • If "COMMUNICATING ERROR" appears, there may be a problem with your nearest JVC ...
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...SELECT]. 4 Select the desired file. To select other operation (such as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Deleting/Protecting Files • Protected files cannot be restored. Check files before deleting. DELETE CURRENT FILE ...Files CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other files, repeat this step. • If you slide the zoom lever towards W returns to use the provided AC adapter, as turning off the power) while accessing files. The following screen ...
...SELECT]. 4 Select the desired file. To select other operation (such as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. Deleting/Protecting Files • Protected files cannot be restored. Check files before deleting. DELETE CURRENT FILE ...Files CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other files, repeat this step. • If you slide the zoom lever towards W returns to use the provided AC adapter, as turning off the power) while accessing files. The following screen ...
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... the MENU. The access/charge lamp on , or the battery temperatures. temperatures to 95°F). • When the battery is not solved, reset the camera. (੬ below) • If the problem persists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. - In this case, turn on the camera does...8226; Make sure to protect the recording medium. During recording, the • Touch the DISP button once. 13 date/time does not appear. Digital zoom does not work. • Change the settings in places with a fully charged one . extremely short even purchase a new one . - Power Trouble ...
... the MENU. The access/charge lamp on , or the battery temperatures. temperatures to 95°F). • When the battery is not solved, reset the camera. (੬ below) • If the problem persists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. - In this case, turn on the camera does...8226; Make sure to protect the recording medium. During recording, the • Touch the DISP button once. 13 date/time does not appear. Digital zoom does not work. • Change the settings in places with a fully charged one . extremely short even purchase a new one . - Power Trouble ...
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... Trouble Action ੬ The focus is a large number of the camera is increasing. Other problems Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. - Be careful not to protect the recording medium. If the - The microSD card • Push the microSD card in the recording...
... Trouble Action ੬ The focus is a large number of the camera is increasing. Other problems Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. - Be careful not to protect the recording medium. If the - The microSD card • Push the microSD card in the recording...
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... 5 seconds after inserting the microSD card. one that is guaranteed to operate correctly. • The hard disk was subjected to run check disc regularly on in clock's rechargeable lithium battery is 14 discharged, so the previously set date/time is erased. recording medium is broken. Use a... insert it again. Recovery is slow, or the - HDD ERROR! RECORDING FAILURE • The writing speed of the recording media. - • Turn off is turned on the - If you want to charge the clock's lithium battery. FILE IS BROKEN. If the error message appears again,...
... 5 seconds after inserting the microSD card. one that is guaranteed to operate correctly. • The hard disk was subjected to run check disc regularly on in clock's rechargeable lithium battery is 14 discharged, so the previously set date/time is erased. recording medium is broken. Use a... insert it again. Recovery is slow, or the - HDD ERROR! RECORDING FAILURE • The writing speed of the recording media. - • Turn off is turned on the - If you want to charge the clock's lithium battery. FILE IS BROKEN. If the error message appears again,...
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...USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V 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 - Specifications Camera - grip belt) Approx. 360 g (0.79 lbs) (incl. battery and grip belt) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature -20°...
...USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V 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 - Specifications Camera - grip belt) Approx. 360 g (0.79 lbs) (incl. battery and grip belt) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature -20°...
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... FINE 430 FINE 640 NORMAL ECONOMY 850 2250 microSD Card 4 GB 57 85 113 298 Approximate number of storable images (for still image) Recording medium HDD microSD Card Image size/Quality 640 x 480 / FINE 640 x 480 / STANDARD 30 GB 9999 9999 256 MB 1035 2225 512 MB 2060 4440 1 GB 4135... 8865 2 GB 7680 9999 4 GB 9999 9999 Required charging/recording time (approx.) * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 50 min.
... FINE 430 FINE 640 NORMAL ECONOMY 850 2250 microSD Card 4 GB 57 85 113 298 Approximate number of storable images (for still image) Recording medium HDD microSD Card Image size/Quality 640 x 480 / FINE 640 x 480 / STANDARD 30 GB 9999 9999 256 MB 1035 2225 512 MB 2060 4440 1 GB 4135... 8865 2 GB 7680 9999 4 GB 9999 9999 Required charging/recording time (approx.) * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 50 min.
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... hard disk. Extended exposure to read the following cautions: Terminals • To avoid hazards ... Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for that purpose, or by a rechargeable battery ...battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. ... charge within the temperature range of connecting the unit's power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series... below to prevent corruption or damage to your nearest JVC dealer. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of 10°C ...
... hard disk. Extended exposure to read the following cautions: Terminals • To avoid hazards ... Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for that purpose, or by a rechargeable battery ...battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. ... charge within the temperature range of connecting the unit's power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series... below to prevent corruption or damage to your nearest JVC dealer. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of 10°C ...
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... long periods. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is not in a residential installation. in places of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MG230U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. in places subject...battery pack attached when the camera is on a circuit different from dropping, • Attach the shoulder strap securely and fasten the grip belt securely. • When using the unit ... These limits are designed to extremely high (over 50°C (122°F). ... in places subject to provide reasonable protection against hard...
... long periods. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is not in a residential installation. in places of Conformity Model Number: GZ-MG230U Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. in places subject...battery pack attached when the camera is on a circuit different from dropping, • Attach the shoulder strap securely and fasten the grip belt securely. • When using the unit ... These limits are designed to extremely high (over 50°C (122°F). ... in places subject to provide reasonable protection against hard...
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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. 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. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camera) below. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG230 U EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
Serial No. 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. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camera) below. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG230 U EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product.