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HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK GETTING STARTED ENGLISH 7 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 22 28 STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 31 ADVANCED OPERATIONS MENU SETTINGS 48 REFERENCES 52 To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". (੬ pg. 48) INSTRUCTIONS EN LYT1472-001C
HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK GETTING STARTED ENGLISH 7 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 22 28 STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 31 ADVANCED OPERATIONS MENU SETTINGS 48 REFERENCES 52 To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". (੬ pg. 48) INSTRUCTIONS EN LYT1472-001C
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... hours of video and still images to a computer. PLAYLIST CONTENTS ALL SCENES 01 10.11 2005 11:30 02 15.11 2005 23:00 03 25.11 2005 11:00 Editing Files on your own DVDs. (Refer to "Read this camera since no time is compatible with PictBridge, still images can...
... hours of video and still images to a computer. PLAYLIST CONTENTS ALL SCENES 01 10.11 2005 11:30 02 15.11 2005 23:00 03 25.11 2005 11:00 Editing Files on your own DVDs. (Refer to "Read this camera since no time is compatible with PictBridge, still images can...
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... Remaining Space on the Recording Media ... 21 Drop Detection 21 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 VDR 26 Playback on a TV 26 Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD...
... Remaining Space on the Recording Media ... 21 Drop Detection 21 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 VDR 26 Playback on a TV 26 Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD...
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... use a tripod on the bottom and/or the back of internal circuitry. However, live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-VF707U battery pack and, to recharge it is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult...
... use a tripod on the bottom and/or the back of internal circuitry. However, live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-VF707U battery pack and, to recharge it is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult...
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... of -life. Do not use the equipment. DO consult your dealer if you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to dispose of this product, please do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases...
... of -life. Do not use the equipment. DO consult your dealer if you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to dispose of this product, please do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases...
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... your PC to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card, bring your dealer or JVC service centre, be formatted. it from your family knows how to 59. ● Manufactured under license from the hard disk. The data is better to...
... your PC to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card, bring your dealer or JVC service centre, be formatted. it from your family knows how to 59. ● Manufactured under license from the hard disk. The data is better to...
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To use any other cables. NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of shipment (with one core filter, the end that is closest to the software installation and USB connection guide.) f Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) g Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) h CD-ROM i Remote Control Unit RM-V730UE j Lithium Battery CR 2025* (for remote control unit) k Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for attachment) Large-A (x 1): Audio/Video Cable Large-B (x 2): USB/S-Video Cable Small (x 1): DC Cord * A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote control unit at time of ...
To use any other cables. NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of shipment (with one core filter, the end that is closest to the software installation and USB connection guide.) f Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) g Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) h CD-ROM i Remote Control Unit RM-V730UE j Lithium Battery CR 2025* (for remote control unit) k Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for attachment) Large-A (x 1): Audio/Video Cable Large-B (x 2): USB/S-Video Cable Small (x 1): DC Cord * A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote control unit at time of ...
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NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure the cap is flush to the camera as shown in the buckle. 4 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet. 5 Close the velcro strip. Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera. 1 2 Eyelet 3 Strap Guide 5 4 Place here during recording. Buckle 8 EN GETTING STARTED Attaching the Shoulder Strap Follow 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 ...
NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure the cap is flush to the camera as shown in the buckle. 4 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet. 5 Close the velcro strip. Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera. 1 2 Eyelet 3 Strap Guide 5 4 Place here during recording. Buckle 8 EN GETTING STARTED Attaching the Shoulder Strap Follow 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 ...
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It can rotate 270°. Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of the core filter. Core Filter (Large) 3 cm Wind once. DC cord Wind the cord twice around the outside of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. S-Video/Audio/Video/USB cable Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration. S-Video/Audio/Video/ USB Cable DC Cord NOTES: ● Take care not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the cables. GETTING STARTED Attaching the Core ...
It can rotate 270°. Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of the core filter. Core Filter (Large) 3 cm Wind once. DC cord Wind the cord twice around the outside of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. S-Video/Audio/Video/USB cable Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration. S-Video/Audio/Video/ USB Cable DC Cord NOTES: ● Take care not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the cables. GETTING STARTED Attaching the Core ...
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10 EN GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover b, c, d, and e during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover Y during playback.
10 EN GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover b, c, d, and e during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover Y during playback.
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... Play/Pause Button [49] (੬ pg. 24, 29) e Forward Search Button [ (5)] (੬ pg. 25)/ Right Button [ ]/Auto/Manual Mode Switch [ / ] (੬ pg. 17) f Forward Skip Button [ ] (੬ pg. 25)/Down Button [ ]/Manual Set Button [ SET] (੬ pg. 32) g Reverse Search Button [ (3)] (੬...j Reverse Skip Button [ ] (੬ pg. 25)/Up Button [ ]/Backlight Compensation Button [ ] (੬ pg. 31)/Spot Exposure Control Button (੬ pg. 31) k Power Switch [OFF, , ] (੬ pg. 17) l Lock Button (੬ pg. 17) m LCD Lock Button n Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 23) Speaker Volume ...
... Play/Pause Button [49] (੬ pg. 24, 29) e Forward Search Button [ (5)] (੬ pg. 25)/ Right Button [ ]/Auto/Manual Mode Switch [ / ] (੬ pg. 17) f Forward Skip Button [ ] (੬ pg. 25)/Down Button [ ]/Manual Set Button [ SET] (੬ pg. 32) g Reverse Search Button [ (3)] (੬...j Reverse Skip Button [ ] (੬ pg. 25)/Up Button [ ]/Backlight Compensation Button [ ] (੬ pg. 31)/Spot Exposure Control Button (੬ pg. 31) k Power Switch [OFF, , ] (੬ pg. 17) l Lock Button (੬ pg. 17) m LCD Lock Button n Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 23) Speaker Volume ...
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...] 11:30 10.11. 2005 a Manual Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 17) : Auto Mode : Manual Mode b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 50) c Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 23, 50) d Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 23, 50) e Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 31, 32) f White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 34) g Brightness Control Indicator (੬... (੬ pg. 17) b Focus Icon (੬ pg. 28) c Image Size: 1152 (1152 x 864)*, 1024 (1024 x 768)*, 640 (640 x 480) (੬ pg. 51) * Not available for GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK.
...] 11:30 10.11. 2005 a Manual Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 17) : Auto Mode : Manual Mode b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 50) c Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 23, 50) d Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 23, 50) e Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 31, 32) f White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 34) g Brightness Control Indicator (੬... (੬ pg. 17) b Focus Icon (੬ pg. 28) c Image Size: 1152 (1152 x 864)*, 1024 (1024 x 768)*, 640 (640 x 480) (੬ pg. 51) * Not available for GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK.
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Such a phenomenon also occurs when the LCD monitor is played back. ੬ pg. 43) c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) (੬ pg. 50) d Playback Mode (੬ 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 (੬ pg. 49) f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 55) h Date (੬ pg. 49) i Selected Medium Indicator (੬ pg. 21, 49) j Effect Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 36) k Wipe/Fader ...
Such a phenomenon also occurs when the LCD monitor is played back. ੬ pg. 43) c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) (੬ pg. 50) d Playback Mode (੬ 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 (੬ pg. 49) f Volume Level Indicator g Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 55) h Date (੬ pg. 49) i Selected Medium Indicator (੬ pg. 21, 49) j Effect Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 36) k Wipe/Fader ...
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To AC outlet BATT. AP-V17E) 1 Set the power switch to OFF. 2 With the arrow on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started. 7 When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging is attached, remove it by sliding BATT. 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. (AP-V14E only) 6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT., remove the battery pack. Disconnect ...
To AC outlet BATT. AP-V17E) 1 Set the power switch to OFF. 2 With the arrow on the camera blinks to indicate charging has started. 7 When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging is attached, remove it by sliding BATT. 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. (AP-V14E only) 6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT., remove the battery pack. Disconnect ...
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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 the camera's power is ... planned recording time. The camera does not turn the power off before using it first. ● During charging, the camera cannot be replaced. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Be sure to the camera. GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 - 3 in well-ventilated areas. ●...
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 the camera's power is ... planned recording time. The camera does not turn the power off before using it first. ● During charging, the camera cannot be replaced. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Be sure to the camera. GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 - 3 in well-ventilated areas. ●...
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... the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from 110 V to 240 V. Using AC Power Perform step 4 in contact with your nearest JVC dealer. ● The recordable time display should only be a problem with metals, as it down. Do not allow the battery or its terminals to flame...
... the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from 110 V to 240 V. Using AC Power Perform step 4 in contact with your nearest JVC dealer. ● The recordable time display should only be a problem with metals, as it down. Do not allow the battery or its terminals to flame...
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Playback Recording Power Switch Power Off Manual mode: Manual recording is possible by setting various functions. (੬ pg. 31 - 37) To return to the auto recording mode Press ( / ) again so that the indicator appears. 4 Power-Linked Operation When the power switch is selected, the indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Auto mode: You can also turn on/off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 1 Power Switch Power/Charge Lamp GETTING STARTED EN 17 2 Recording/Playback Mode Select the recording/playback mode using the power and MODE switches and ( / ) button. 1 Power Switch ...
Playback Recording Power Switch Power Off Manual mode: Manual recording is possible by setting various functions. (੬ pg. 31 - 37) To return to the auto recording mode Press ( / ) again so that the indicator appears. 4 Power-Linked Operation When the power switch is selected, the indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Auto mode: You can also turn on/off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 1 Power Switch Power/Charge Lamp GETTING STARTED EN 17 2 Recording/Playback Mode Select the recording/playback mode using the power and MODE switches and ( / ) button. 1 Power Switch ...
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The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to the normal screen. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. 6 Press MENU to return to select [DISPLAY], then CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING press 49. REC MEDIA SETTING DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT 4 Press / to select [LANGUAGE], DATE/TIME then press 49. 5 Press / to select the desired SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT language, then press 49. 6 Press MENU to return to select [DISPLAY], then CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING press 49. The day is not used without setting the date/time. When this occurs, first connect...
The menu screen appears. 3 Press / to the normal screen. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. 6 Press MENU to return to select [DISPLAY], then CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING press 49. REC MEDIA SETTING DISPLAY QUALITY WIDE MODE WIND CUT 4 Press / to select [LANGUAGE], DATE/TIME then press 49. 5 Press / to select the desired SCENE COUNTER LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST BRIGHT language, then press 49. 6 Press MENU to return to select [DISPLAY], then CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING press 49. The day is not used without setting the date/time. When this occurs, first connect...
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... camera. Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the grip to easily operate the recording start/stop button, power switch and zoom lever. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DISPLAY], then press 49. 5 Press / to clear the brightness control indicator from the display. Tripod Mounting To...
... camera. Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the grip to easily operate the recording start/stop button, power switch and zoom lever. The menu screen appears. 4 Press / to select [DISPLAY], then press 49. 5 Press / to clear the brightness control indicator from the display. Tripod Mounting To...
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This prevents the SD card from being recorded over. To record on this way, a formatting progress bar is displayed. ● To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 49. When formatting in a format that all files and data including protected files will be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. You can format (initialise) the built-in the SD slot. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Moreover, by repeating this procedure, you can erase the data on the hard disk in this SD card, slide ...
This prevents the SD card from being recorded over. To record on this way, a formatting progress bar is displayed. ● To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 49. When formatting in a format that all files and data including protected files will be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. You can format (initialise) the built-in the SD slot. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Moreover, by repeating this procedure, you can erase the data on the hard disk in this SD card, slide ...