JVC GZ-MG20AC, GZ-MG20AS, GZ-MG30AC, GZ-MG20AG, GZ-MG30AA, GZ-MG20AH, GZ-MG40AC manual Instructions

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HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG50AA/AG/AH/AS GZ-MG40AC GZ-MG30AA/AC GZ-MG20AA/AC/AG/AH/AS

ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

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VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK22

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

28

& PLAYBACK

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31

MENU SETTINGS

48

REFERENCES52

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 48)

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1480-001B EN

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Contents Instructions Built-in Hard Disk Enjoying Various Playback FeaturesVarious Recording Modes Editing Files on your PCContents Safety Precautions Page Important notes for destroying and disposing of camera Before Using this CameraPower Cord AP-V14E only Battery Pack BN-VF707U Provided AccessoriesAudio/Video Cable USB connection guideAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapVideo/Audio/Video/USB cable Attaching the Core FilterDC cord Close the core filter until it clicks shutIndex Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsIndications on LCD Monitor  pg Shooting Icon  pg Self-Timer Recording Indicator  pgDuring Video Recording only During Still Image Recording onlyDuring Still Image Playback During Video PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack PowerRequired charging time Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time About Batteries Data Battery SystemRecording/Playback Mode Operation ModePower Switch Position Power-Linked OperationBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Language Setting Date/Time SettingsDay, then press Repeat to input Month, year, hourBrightness Adjustment of the Display Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting To protect valuable files Inserting/Removing an SD Card Formatting a Recording MediumRemaining Space on the Recording Media Drop DetectionSelecting a Recording Medium Press the recording start/stop button to start recording Video RecordingTo stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again Deleting Files ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outVideo Playback Date Index Screen How to Use the Scroll BarDeleting Video Files Various Playback OperationsIf using a VCR or VDR , go to step Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR Playback on a TVDubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder To choose whether or not the followingInstalling the Battery Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsBeam Effective Area Continuous Shooting Still Image RecordingSlide Show Still Image PlaybackIndex Screen of Still Image Files Deleting Still Image Files Image RotationPress / / / to move to the magnified Press to rotate 90 clockwiseSpot Exposure Control LED LightBacklight Compensation Manual Exposure Menu Manual Settings in MsetManual Focus When a dark object is barely visible in the displayTo return to automatic focus Select Auto in stepHalogen When a video light or similar Cloud When shooting outdoors on aType of lighting is used Press To close the Mset menuTo change the shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo return to automatic shutter speed To turn off the program AE function Program AETo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepPlayback Effects Wipe or Fader EffectsConsecutive snapshots Information on Video Files Viewing File InformationProtecting Files Information on Still Image FilesButton Deleting FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen Medium Cleaning Up a RecordingTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesCopying/Moving Still Image FilesTo copy or move by selecting files Before proceeding to following stepsCreating Play List Resetting the File NumberTo check the play list by playing back Playing Back Play ListVideo To check only the scene transitionAdd/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List To confirm the Dpof setting Dpof Print SettingTo reset the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for eachTo print using the Dpof setting To cancel print settingPrinter Direct Printing with a PictBridgeSelect the operation mode Changing the Menu SettingsCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Recording Menus Video Playback MenusStill Image Recording Menus Still Image Playback MenusOFF / 2SEC / 10SEC Power TroubleshootingRecording Playback Advanced featuresOther problems Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pg Battery indicatorLock position.  pg Attempt still image playbackMemory Card Cannot be Played Back Correctly Battery Packs Cleaning the CameraLCD Monitor Recording MediumMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Camera SpecificationsRecording mode video Format Power requirementBattery life Recording mode audioSD card Compatible recording mediaApproximate number of storable images for still image 42 45 TermsSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide Contents Restriction on the Program Victor Company of Japan, Limited Export ControlHow to handle a CD-ROM Location CyberLinkAixTeMa ZealandPixela Windows Digital Photo Navigator System RequirementsSupported media CyberLink DVD SolutionMacintosh Capty Mpeg Edit EX PowerDVD 5 NE Software Installation WindowsLoad the provided CD-ROM into the PC Select the desired language and click OKClick Next Select the programs you want to install, then click NextClick Yes Confirm your information and click NextConnections Windows Connecting the USB cableTo close Windows Messenger Click Processes tab Select msmsgs.exe Click End processViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Windows Recording medium Dcim Contains folders with still images Jpeg extension .jpgCopying Files to the PC Windows Playing Back Files on the PC WindowsStill images Video filesCopying Edited Files back to Camera Windows Disconnecting the USB cable WindowsClick OK User’s Guide/Help/Readme WindowsCreate a new folder with a selected name on the desktop Backing Up Video files WindowsClick File Mode Creating play lists using multiple files and viewing videoViewing the video for a single file Copy the entire Sdvideo folderSelect Produce a Disc, and then click Next How To Create DVDs simply WindowsSelect DVD Format and click Next Creating a DVD with Titles Windows Page 12Insert a check mark for Include Menu Click StartDVD video Viewing Edited Video with a Camera Windows Software Installation MacintoshRead the Important Information carefully and click Continue Select the desitination volume and click ContinueFinish Up screen appears Connections MacintoshViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Macintosh Copying Files to the PC Macintosh Help/Readme Macintosh Disconnecting the USB cable MacintoshHelp ReadMeStart Capty Mpeg Edit EX Double click the Macintosh HD icon File Combination MacintoshSelect the file format Skip to if you do not edit video files File Trimming MacintoshSelect File screen appears After editing is completed, click CreateDelete trimming range SavingCombine range and create Create individual rangesSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide Read this first
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