JVC GZ-MG30AA, GZ-MG20AS, GZ-MG20AC, GZ-MG30AC, GZ-MG20AG, GZ-MG20AH, GZ-MG40AC Safety Precautions

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 4 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

In certain areas, use the conversion plug depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the

small end of the power cord into

the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly,

and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Contents Instructions Enjoying Various Playback Features Built-in Hard DiskVarious Recording Modes Editing Files on your PCContents Safety Precautions Page Before Using this Camera Important notes for destroying and disposing of cameraProvided Accessories Power Cord AP-V14E only Battery Pack BN-VF707UAudio/Video Cable USB connection guideAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Core Filter Video/Audio/Video/USB cableDC cord Close the core filter until it clicks shutIndex Indicators ConnectorsControls Other Parts pg Shooting Icon  pg Self-Timer Recording Indicator  pg Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Video Recording only During Still Image Recording onlyDuring Video Playback During Still Image PlaybackCharging the Battery Pack PowerRequired charging time Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time Data Battery System About BatteriesOperation Mode Recording/Playback ModePower Switch Position Power-Linked OperationLanguage Setting Date/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDay, then press Repeat to input Month, year, hourBrightness Adjustment of the Display Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting Inserting/Removing an SD Card Formatting a Recording Medium To protect valuable filesRemaining 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 Zooming Deleting FilesTo zoom To zoom outVideo Playback How to Use the Scroll Bar Date Index ScreenDeleting Video Files Various Playback OperationsConnecting to a TV, VCR or VDR Playback on a TV If using a VCR or VDR , go to stepDubbing 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 Still Image Recording Continuous ShootingSlide Show Still Image PlaybackIndex Screen of Still Image Files Image Rotation Deleting Still Image FilesPress / / / to move to the magnified Press to rotate 90 clockwiseSpot Exposure Control LED LightBacklight Compensation Manual Settings in Mset Manual Exposure MenuWhen a dark object is barely visible in the display Manual FocusTo return to automatic focus Select Auto in stepCloud When shooting outdoors on a Halogen When a video light or similarType of lighting is used Press To close the Mset menuTo change the shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo return to automatic shutter speed Program AE To turn off the program AE functionTo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepPlayback Effects Wipe or Fader EffectsConsecutive snapshots Viewing File Information Information on Video FilesProtecting Files Information on Still Image FilesButton Deleting FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen Cleaning Up a Recording MediumTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesFiles Copying/Moving Still ImageTo copy or move by selecting files Before proceeding to following stepsResetting the File Number Creating Play ListPlaying Back Play List To check the play list by playing backVideo To check only the scene transitionAdd/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List Dpof Print Setting To confirm the Dpof settingTo reset the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for eachTo cancel print setting To print using the Dpof settingPrinter Direct Printing with a PictBridgeChanging the Menu Settings Select the operation modeCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Video Recording MenusStill Image Recording Menus Still Image Playback MenusOFF / 2SEC / 10SEC Power TroubleshootingRecording Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Battery indicator Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pgLock position.  pg Attempt still image playbackMemory Card Cannot be Played Back Correctly Cleaning the Camera Battery PacksRecording Medium LCD MonitorMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Specifications CameraFormat Power requirement Recording mode videoBattery life Recording mode audioCompatible recording media SD cardApproximate number of storable images for still image Terms 42 45Software Installation and USB Connection Guide Contents Restriction on the Program Export Control Victor Company of Japan, LimitedHow to handle a CD-ROM CyberLink LocationAixTeMa ZealandPixela System Requirements Windows Digital Photo NavigatorCyberLink DVD Solution Supported mediaMacintosh Capty Mpeg Edit EX Software Installation Windows PowerDVD 5 NELoad the provided CD-ROM into the PC Select the desired language and click OKSelect the programs you want to install, then click Next Click NextClick Yes Confirm your information and click NextConnecting the USB cable Connections WindowsTo close Windows Messenger Click Processes tab Select msmsgs.exe Click End processViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Windows Dcim Contains folders with still images Jpeg extension .jpg Recording mediumPlaying Back Files on the PC Windows Copying Files to the PC WindowsStill images Video filesDisconnecting the USB cable Windows Copying Edited Files back to Camera WindowsUser’s Guide/Help/Readme Windows Click OKBacking Up Video files Windows Create a new folder with a selected name on the desktopCreating play lists using multiple files and viewing video Click File ModeViewing the video for a single file Copy the entire Sdvideo folderHow To Create DVDs simply Windows Select Produce a Disc, and then click NextSelect DVD Format and click Next Creating a DVD with Titles Windows Page 12Insert a check mark for Include Menu Click StartDVD video Software Installation Macintosh Viewing Edited Video with a Camera WindowsSelect the desitination volume and click Continue Read the Important Information carefully and click ContinueConnections Macintosh Finish Up screen appearsViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Macintosh Copying Files to the PC Macintosh Disconnecting the USB cable Macintosh Help/Readme MacintoshHelp ReadMeFile Combination Macintosh Start Capty Mpeg Edit EX Double click the Macintosh HD iconSelect the file format File Trimming Macintosh Skip to if you do not edit video filesSelect File screen appears After editing is completed, click CreateSaving Delete trimming rangeCombine range and create Create individual rangesSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide Read this first