JVC GZ-MG40E/EK manual To protect valuable files

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20 EN GETTING STARTED

Inserting/Removing an SD Card

Formatting a Recording Medium

You can use an SD card as a recording medium

You can format (initialise) the built-in hard disk

in the SD slot. See page 62 for the guaranteed

(HDD) or SD cards. You have to format the

media to work with this camera.

newly-purchased SD cards with this camera

Clipped Edge

before using them. This enables stable speeds

and operation when accessing the recording

SD Card (optional)

Label

medium. Be aware that all files and data

including protected files will be erased.

 

( pg. 38)

Write/Erase

Protection Tab

SD Card Cover

SD Slot

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

 

 

1 Make sure the camera’s power is off.

2 Open the SD card cover.

3 To insert an SD card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first.

To remove an SD card, push it once. After the SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out.

●Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

4 Close the SD card cover.

To protect valuable files

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the SD card from being recorded over. To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to “LOCK” before inserting it.

NOTE:

Before using a new SD card, it is necessary to format the card. ( pg. 20)

ATTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is turned on, as this may cause the SD card to be corrupted or cause the camera to become unable to recognise whether or not the SD card is installed.

4 Press

/

to select

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO MODE

[FORMAT], then press

 

 

 

 

IMAGE MODE

49.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORMAT

5 Press

/

to select

 

 

 

 

CLEAN UP

[HDD] or [SD], then

 

 

COPY/MOVE

press 49.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then press 49.

●To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then press 49.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the SD card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.

NOTE:

Do not format the recording medium on the PC. Make sure to format the recording medium on the camera.

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Contents To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF.  pg GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKBuilt-in Hard Disk Various Recording ModesEditing Files on your PC Direct PrintingContents Dear Customer Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or RedInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionBefore Using this Camera Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentProvided Accessories USB connection guideEyelet Place here during recording Buckle Strap Guide Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Core Filter Close the core filter until it clicks shutMasterPage StartRight StopperIndex Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsIndications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording onlyDuring Still Image Recording only 0h56mDuring Video Playback During Still Image Playback Required charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Using the Battery PackPerform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack 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, hourGrip Adjustment Tripod MountingTo protect valuable files Selecting a Recording Medium Drop DetectionRemaining Space on the Recording Media Set the power switch to Set the Mode switch toPress the recording start/stop button to start RecordingZooming Deleting FilesTo zoom To zoom outTo adjust the speaker volume Video PlaybackTo play back files in the Extmov folder To return to the index screenHow to Use the Scroll Bar Playback ZoomVarious Playback Operations Deleting Video FilesConnecting to a TV or VCR If using a VCR , go to stepPlayback on a TV Dubbing to a VCR or DVD RecorderButtons and Functions Beam Effective AreaPower Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever Still Image RecordingContinuous Shooting Recording Start/Stop ButtonIndex Screen of Still Image Files Still Image PlaybackSlide Show Image Rotation Date Index ScreenDeleting Still Image Files Spot Exposure Control LED LightBacklight Compensation Manual exposure setting Manual Exposure MenuManual exposure is recommended Following situationsWhen 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 return to automatic shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo change the shutter speed Program AE To turn off the program AE functionTo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepWipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects Information on Video Files To protect the currently displayed fileTo turn off the file information display To protect by selecting multiple filesDeleting on the Menu Screen Deleting FilesButton Cleaning Up a Recording MediumTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesBefore proceeding to following steps FilesTo copy or move by selecting files Resetting the File Number To check only the scene transition To check the play list by playing backVideo Add/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Managing Files EN Deleting Play ListDpof 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 To stop printing after printing startsSelect the operation mode Power Switch Lock Button InfoCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus  Dpof Print Setting  pg Still Image Playback MenusSelect the desired image quality OFF / 2SEC / 10SECRecording TroubleshootingPower Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power levelAppears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pg Appears when some errors occured with the recording mediaOperation is not available in the video mode Recording FailureCleaning the Camera Battery PacksRecording Medium LCD MonitorMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Specifications CameraRemote Control AC AdapterCompatible recording media SD cardApproximate recording time for video 128 256 512Approximate number of storable images for still image GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKTermsen
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