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22 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Video Recording

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

 

● If the camera is left without any operation during

 

 

 

recording or playback (video or still image) for

Power Switch

5 minutes when using the battery pack, the

camera is turned off automatically to conserve

 

 

 

 

 

 

power. To turn the camera on again, set the power

 

Lock Button

 

switch to OFF, then to

or

. When using the

 

 

AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode

 

 

 

 

Zoom Lever

(the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns

 

 

 

off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any

 

 

 

operation such as zooming.

 

 

 

 

● When the camera heats up, the 7REC indicator

 

 

 

flashes. If the camera continues to heat up,

 

 

 

shooting may be stopped to protect the recording

 

 

 

medium. In this case, turn off the camera power,

MODE

Recording Start/Stop

and then wait until the camera cools down.

( pg. 56)

 

 

 

Button

 

 

 

● If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the

 

 

 

1 Set the power switch to

 

video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder

.

for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to

2 Set the MODE switch to

.

the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see

“To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder”

● The camera is programmed to record videos on

( pg. 24).

 

 

the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To

 

 

● There may be differences in the brightness

switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48

between the recorded video and still image, even

and 49.

 

 

 

 

if the same subject is shot.

 

● To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and

 

● Video file names are assigned as sequential

50.

 

 

 

 

hexadecimal numbers.

 

 

● To use the light, see page 31.

 

 

 

 

● To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48.

3 Press the recording start/stop button to start

● For approximate recording time, see page 62.

recording.

●Approximate remaining time

for recording appears on

[0h56m]

the display.

 

4 To stop recording, press

the recording start/stop button again.

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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/EKEditing Files on your PC Built-in Hard DiskVarious Recording Modes 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 guideAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapEyelet Place here during recording Buckle Strap Guide MasterPage StartRight Attaching the Core FilterClose the core filter until it clicks shut StopperIndex Controls IndicatorsConnectors Other PartsDuring Still Image Recording only Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Video Recording only 0h56mDuring Video Playback During Still Image Playback Charging 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 BatteriesPower Switch Position Operation ModeRecording/Playback Mode Power-Linked OperationDay, then press Language Setting Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Repeat to input Month, year, hourGrip Adjustment Tripod MountingTo protect valuable files Remaining Space on the Recording Media Drop DetectionSelecting a Recording Medium Press the recording start/stop button to start Set the power switch toSet the Mode switch to RecordingTo zoom ZoomingDeleting Files To zoom outTo play back files in the Extmov folder To adjust the speaker volumeVideo Playback To return to the index screenVarious Playback Operations How to Use the Scroll BarPlayback Zoom Deleting Video FilesPlayback on a TV Connecting to a TV or VCRIf using a VCR , go to step Dubbing to a VCR or DVD RecorderButtons and Functions Beam Effective AreaContinuous Shooting Power Switch Lock Button Zoom LeverStill Image Recording Recording Start/Stop ButtonSlide Show Still Image PlaybackIndex Screen of Still Image Files Deleting Still Image Files Date Index ScreenImage Rotation Backlight Compensation LED LightSpot Exposure Control Manual exposure is recommended Manual exposure settingManual Exposure Menu Following situationsTo return to automatic focus When a dark object is barely visible in the displayManual Focus Select Auto in stepType of lighting is used Cloud When shooting outdoors on aHalogen When a video light or similar Press To close the Mset menuTo change the shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo return to automatic shutter speed To turn off the effect Program AETo turn off the program AE function Select OFF in stepWipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects To turn off the file information display Information on Video FilesTo protect the currently displayed file To protect by selecting multiple filesButton Deleting FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen To delete by selecting multiple files Cleaning Up a RecordingMedium To delete all filesTo copy or move by selecting files FilesBefore proceeding to following steps Resetting the File Number Video To check the play list by playing backTo check only the scene transition Add/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Managing Files EN Deleting Play ListTo reset the Dpof setting Dpof Print SettingTo confirm the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for eachPrinter To cancel print settingTo print using the Dpof setting To stop printing after printing startsCommon Menus for All Modes Select the operation modePower Switch Lock Button Info For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Select the desired image quality  Dpof Print Setting  pgStill Image Playback Menus OFF / 2SEC / 10SECPower TroubleshootingRecording Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pg Battery indicatorDisplays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level 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 AdapterApproximate recording time for video Compatible recording mediaSD card 128 256 512Approximate number of storable images for still image GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKTermsen
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