JVC GZ-MG40E/EK instruction

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HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK

INSTRUCTIONS

MasterPage: Cover

ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK22

STILL IMAGE RECORDING	28
& PLAYBACK

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31

MENU SETTINGS	48

REFERENCES52

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 48)

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JVC manual GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK, To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF. pg

Contents

GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF. pg Various Recording Modes Built-in Hard DiskEditing Files on your PC Direct Printing Contents Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Dear Customer European Union Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before Using this Camera USB connection guide Provided Accessories Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapEyelet Place here during recording Buckle Strap Guide Close the core filter until it clicks shut Attaching the Core FilterMasterPage StartRight Stopper Index Connectors IndicatorsControls Other Parts During Video Recording only Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Still Image Recording only 0h56m During 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 About Batteries Data Battery System Recording/Playback Mode Operation ModePower Switch Position Power-Linked Operation Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Language Setting Date/Time SettingsDay, then press Repeat to input Month, year, hour Tripod Mounting Grip Adjustment To protect valuable files Remaining Space on the Recording Media Drop DetectionSelecting a Recording Medium Set the Mode switch to Set the power switch toPress the recording start/stop button to start Recording Deleting Files ZoomingTo zoom To zoom out Video Playback To adjust the speaker volumeTo play back files in the Extmov folder To return to the index screen Playback Zoom How to Use the Scroll BarVarious Playback Operations Deleting Video Files If using a VCR , go to step Connecting to a TV or VCRPlayback on a TV Dubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder Beam Effective Area Buttons and Functions Still Image Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom LeverContinuous Shooting Recording Start/Stop Button Slide 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 Menu Manual exposure settingManual exposure is recommended Following situations Manual Focus When a dark object is barely visible in the displayTo return to automatic focus Select Auto in step Halogen When a video light or similar Cloud When shooting outdoors on aType of lighting is used Press To close the Mset menu To change the shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo return to automatic shutter speed To turn off the program AE function Program AETo turn off the effect Select OFF in step Wipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects To protect the currently displayed file Information on Video FilesTo turn off the file information display To protect by selecting multiple files Button Deleting FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen Medium Cleaning Up a RecordingTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all files To 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 Deleting Play List Managing Files EN To confirm the Dpof setting Dpof Print SettingTo reset the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for each To print using the Dpof setting To cancel print settingPrinter To stop printing after printing starts Power Switch Lock Button Info Select the operation modeCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording Menus HDD / SD Video Playback Menus Still Image Playback Menus Dpof Print Setting pgSelect the desired image quality OFF / 2SEC / 10SEC Power TroubleshootingRecording Playback Advanced features Other problems Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level Battery indicatorAppears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot. pg Appears when some errors occured with the recording media Recording Failure Operation is not available in the video mode Battery Packs Cleaning the Camera LCD Monitor Recording Medium Main Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Camera Specifications AC Adapter Remote Control SD card Compatible recording mediaApproximate recording time for video 128 256 512 GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK Approximate number of storable images for still image Termsen