JVC GZ-MG20E Drop Detection, Remaining Space on the Recording Media, Selecting a Recording Medium

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Selecting a Recording Medium

Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback. ( pg. 48, 49) Example: When recording still images to an SD card

1 Set the power switch to or .

2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.

3 Press / to select

 

DIS

[REC MEDIA SETTING],

CAMERA SETTING

then press 49.

BASIC SETTING

REC MEDIA SETTING

 

 

DISPLAY

 

QUALITY

 

WIDE MODE

 

 

GETTING STARTED EN 21

Drop Detection

This function turns off the power automatically to

 

STARTED

prevent HDD damage when the camera is

 

accidentally dropped. This function is set to on

 

at time of shipment.

 

If the power is turned off due to the drop

GETTING

detection function, set the power switch to OFF,

 

and turn the power on again.

 

To turn off this function

 

Set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF]. The

 

indicator appears. ( pg. 49)

 

CAUTION:

Setting this function to off increases the chances of

4 Press / to select [IMAGE MODE], then press 49.

5 Press / to select [SD], then press 49.

6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

NO. RESET

VIDEO MODE

IMAGE MODE

FORMAT

CLEAN UP

damaging the internal hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped.

NOTES:

●This function cannot protect the hard disk every single time it is dropped.

● The indicator is only displayed when this function is set to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [ON].

Remaining Space on the Recording Media

This enables you to check the remaining space on the recording media and the available recording time for each picture quality mode. Before checking, set the recording media that you want to check in [REC MEDIA SETTING]. ( pg. 48, 49)

Example: When checking the HDD space 1 Set the power switch to .

2 Press INFO/

 

 

. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAX RECORDING TIME

MAX RECORDING TIME

 

 

 

 

 

screen appears.

 

 

 

 

 

Displayed picture

 

 

 

FREE

 

 

 

 

 

quality mode

 

 

 

USED

 

: ULTRA FINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: FINE

 

 

 

 

 

: NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

: ECONOMY

For details on the picture quality, see page 50.

To return to the normal screen

Press INFO/ repeatedly.

●If the drop detection function operates when the camera has not been dropped, set the function to [OFF] to continue use.

●If a drop is detected during shooting, the file being shot when the camera was dropped may be saved in the [EXTMOV] folder. ( pg. 22)

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Contents GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK Built-in Hard Disk Enjoying Various Playback FeaturesVarious Recording Modes Editing Files on your PCContents Safety Precautions Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Above ALL Before Using this CameraLens Cap See page 8 for attachment Provided AccessoriesAttaching 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 During Video Recording onlyDuring Still Image Recording only During Still Image Playback During Video PlaybackPower Charging the Battery PackRequired charging time Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging 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, hourGrip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment of the DisplayTripod Mounting To protect valuable files Inserting/Removing an SD Card Formatting a Recording MediumDrop Detection Remaining Space on the Recording MediaSelecting a Recording Medium Video Recording Press the recording start/stop button to start recordingTo stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again Deleting Files ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outVideo Playback To adjust the speaker volumeTo play back files in the Extmov folder To return to the index screenDate Index Screen How to Use the Scroll BarPlayback Zoom 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 followingPlayback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions Installing the BatteryBeam Effective Area Continuous Shooting Still Image RecordingStill Image Playback Slide ShowIndex Screen of Still Image Files Deleting Still Image Files Image RotationPress / / / to move to the magnified Press to rotate 90 clockwiseLED Light Spot Exposure ControlBacklight 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 menuShutter Speed To change the shutter speedTo return to automatic shutter speed To turn off the program AE function Program AETo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepWipe or Fader Effects Playback EffectsConsecutive snapshots Information on Video Files Viewing File InformationProtecting Files Information on Still Image FilesDeleting Files ButtonDeleting 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 Playback Menus Still Image Recording MenusOFF / 2SEC / 10SEC Troubleshooting PowerRecording 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 mediaGZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK Approximate number of storable images for still image42 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 Dcim Contains folders with still images Jpeg extension .jpg Accident such as when droppedCopying Files to the PC Windows Folders in the recording medium appearFor example, create a new folder in the My Pictures folder Playing Back Files on the PC Windows Disconnecting the USB cable WindowsStill images Video filesClick 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 Click Start 12Insert a check mark for Include MenuDVD video Read Me screen appears Software Installation MacintoshRead the Important Information carefully and click Continue License screen appearsClick Agree if you agree with the license agreement Select the desitination volume and click ContinueConnections Macintosh Viewing the Contents of a Recording Medium MacintoshExtension .jpg Double-click the memory card icon on the desktopCopying Files to the PC Macintosh Disconnecting the USB cable MacintoshFile Combination Macintosh Help/Readme MacintoshHelp ReadMeClick Open to import the file Click View Click Combine Files File Trimming Macintosh Skip to if you do not edit video filesSelect File screen appears Delete trimming range SavingCombine range and create Create individual rangesCreating DVDs Software Installation and USB Connection Guide Read this first

GZ-MG50EK, GZ-MG20E, GZ-MG50E, GZ-MG30EK, GZ-MG30E specifications

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