JVC GZ-MG70AH manual Video Recording, Press the recording start/stop button to start recording

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22 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Video Recording

Power Switch

Lock Button

Zoom Lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

Recording Start/Stop

 

 

 

Button

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

The camera is programmed to record videos on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48 and 49.

To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and 50.

3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

Approximate remaining time

for recording appears on

[0h56m]

the display.

 

4 To stop recording, press

the recording start/stop button again.

NOTES:

If the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback (video or still image) for 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

switch to OFF, then to or . When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (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 power, and then wait until the camera cools down. ( pg. 56)

If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder, which is for regular videos. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see “To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder” ( pg. 24).

There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot.

Video file names are assigned as sequential hexadecimal numbers. For example, starts from 1 to 9 followed by A to F.

To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48.

For approximate recording time, see page 62.

After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, the recording will be stopped automatically.

When recording video, a new file will be created for every 4 GB of contiuous shooting.

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Contents GZ-MG70AA/AG/AH/AS Editing Files on your PC Built-in Hard DiskVarious Recording Modes FlashContents Safety Precautions On Next Before Using this Camera Important notes for destroying and disposing of cameraProvided Accessories Lens Cap See page 8 for attachmentAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Core Filter Close the core filter until it clicks shutIndex Controls IndicatorsConnectors Other PartsDuring Video Recording only  pg Shooting Icon  pg Self-Timer Recording Indicator  pgIndications on LCD Monitor 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  pg Using the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time Using AC Power Operation ModeData Battery System About BatteriesPower-Linked Operation Recording/Playback ModeLanguage Setting Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings Brightness AdjustmentDisplay Inserting/Removing an SD Card Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting Media to work with this cameraTo make it more Difficult to recover Data on the hard disk 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 To zoom ZoomingDeleting Files To zoom outVideo Playback Playback Zoom How to Use the Scroll BarDate Index Screen Various Playback Operations Deleting Video FilesDubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder Connecting to a TV, VCR orPlayback on a TV DVD RecorderInstalling the Battery Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsBeam Effective Area Still Image Recording Continuous ShootingIndex Screen of Still Image Files Still Image PlaybackSlide Show To turn on/off the date/time displayPlayback Zoom Date Index Screen Deleting Still Image FilesBacklight Compensation Spot Exposure ControlManual Settings in Mset Manual Exposure MenuTo 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 stepPlayback Effects Wipe or Fader EffectsConsecutive snapshots Protecting Files Viewing File InformationInformation on Video Files Information on Still Image 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 FilesCopying/Moving Still Image Before proceeding to following stepsResetting the File Number Creating Play ListVideo Playing Back Play ListTo check the play list by playing back To check only the scene transitionAdd/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List To 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 Direct Printing with a PictBridgeCommon Menus for All Modes Changing the Menu SettingsSelect the operation mode For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Video Recording Menus1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 1024 x 640 x Still Image Playback MenusStill Image Recording Menus OFF / 2SEC / 10SECPower TroubleshootingRecording Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Lock position.  pg Battery indicatorAppears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  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 CameraOperating temperature Format Power requirementBattery life WeightCompatible 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 AixTeMa CyberLinkLocation ZealandPixela System Requirements Windows Digital Photo NavigatorCyberLink DVD Solution Supported mediaMacintosh Capty Mpeg Edit EX Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC Software Installation WindowsPowerDVD 5 NE Select the desired language and click OKClick Yes Select the programs you want to install, then click NextClick Next Confirm your information and click NextTo close Windows Messenger Connecting the USB cableConnections Windows 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 mediumStill images Playing Back Files on the PC WindowsCopying Files to the PC Windows 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 desktopViewing the video for a single file Creating play lists using multiple files and viewing videoClick File Mode 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 Help Disconnecting the USB cable MacintoshHelp/Readme Macintosh ReadMeFile Combination Macintosh Start Capty Mpeg Edit EX Double click the Macintosh HD iconSelect the file format Select File screen appears File Trimming MacintoshSkip to if you do not edit video files After editing is completed, click CreateCombine range and create SavingDelete trimming range Create individual rangesSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide