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ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
6
DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA
BASIC OPERATIONS
(RECORDING & PLAYBACK) 19
GZ-MC100
MENU SETTINGS 26
REFERENCES
32
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 26)
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the battery pack
mount of the camera. Retain this
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Model No.
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INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the camera.
For more information, rea
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2 EN Major Features of this Camera Removable hard disk Enjoying Various Playback Features In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk is a new type camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast of card media that enables extended hours of high- forward operations. resolution, MPEG2 video recording. ( pg. 5) Playlist, playback effects, and other functions are also availabl
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EN 3 Dear Customer, NOTES: Thank you for purchasing this digital media camera. Before ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution use, please read the safety information and precautions are on the battery pack mount of the main unit. contained in the pages 3 – 4 to ensure safe use of this ● The rating information and safety caution of the AC product. adapter are on its upper and lower sides. This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Dispos
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4 EN 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does CAUTION!
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EN 5 ● Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Other cautions ● Condensation can cause the drive to break down. If water is “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby splashed on the drive, make sure that it is completely dried Laboratories. ® before usage. ● Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global ● Do not use, replace, or store the disk in locations that are Storage Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other exposed to strong static electrici
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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover V,Z,b,c and d during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover W during playback. The top, buttom, left or right sides of the 49rtwe button can be pressed to operate like a lever. The explanation “pressing r” in this instruction manual means moving the 49rtwe button in the r direction.
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GETTING STARTED EN 7 Controls Indicators S Mode Lamp [ (video), (still image), (voice)] A Delete Button [ ] ( pg. 21, 23, 24) ( pg. 19) B Information Button [INFO] (Used to display the file T Access Lamp (Lights up or blinks when you access to information. Refer to the advanced operation manual. any files. Do not turn off the power or remove the pg. 32) battery pack/AC adapter while accessing to files during C Mode Button [MODE] ( pg. 19) recording or playback.) D Recording Start/St
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN During Video Recording only Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording A Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) B Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) C Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 28) D Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 28) A Manual Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) E Remaining Time ( pg. 20, 42) B Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) F Counter ( pg. 27) C Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 20, 28) G7REC: (Appears during recordin
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GETTING STARTED EN 9 During Still Image Recording only During Voice Recording A Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) B : Focus Icon ( pg. 22) C Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768), 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 29) A Remaining Time ( pg. 43) D Picture Quality: FINE (fine) and STANDARD (standard) B Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 17, 27) ( pg. 29) C Sound Quality: 48 (fine), 16 (standard), 8 (economy) E Flash Indicator (Appears when flash mode is engaged. ( pg. 30) Refer t
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GETTING STARTED 10 EN A Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) During Video Playback B Folder/File Number CU : Slide Show ( pg. 23) D Battery Indicator E Date/Time ( pg. 27) F Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 17, 27) During Voice Playback A Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) B Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. Refer to the advanced operation manual. pg. 32) C Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 28) D Playback Mode ( pg. 21) A Pla
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GETTING STARTED EN 11 A AC Adapter AP-V14U Provided Accessories B Battery Pack BN-VM200U C S-Video/Audio/Video Cable D USB Cable E Removable Hard Disk (4 GB) F Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk G Hand Strap (See page 12 for attachment) H Lens Cap (See page 12 for attachment) I CD-ROM J Audio Extension Cable (for optional headphone, see page 13 for attachment) K Core Filter for cables (See page 13 for attachment) Large: S-Video/Audio/Video Cable Medium: USB cable Small: audio extension cab
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GETTING STARTED 12 EN Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the 1 Thread the end of the strap camera as shown in the illustration. through the eyelet. 2 Pass the other end through NOTE: the loop. To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera. NOTE: When carrying the camera, pass your arm through the strap to prevent dropping the camera. Tighten the strap at your wrist by sliding the buckl
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GETTING STARTED EN 13 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut. Attaching the Core Filter S-Video/Audio/Video USB cable, audio extension Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces cable cable and AC adapter’s cord interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Stopper NOTES: ● Take care not to damage the cable. 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter 3 cm of cable bet
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GETTING STARTED 14 EN 1 Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the Power lock button located on the switch. 2 Slide and remove the battery cover A by hooking on This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you the part with your finger. choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. 3 Insert the battery pack firmly into the battery pack mount until it locks into space in the direction of the arrow B. Charging the Battery P
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GETTING STARTED EN 15 NOTES: NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause conditions: damage to the internal charging circuitry. • Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged repeatedly. ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove • Playback mode is engaged repeatedly. it first. ● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare ●
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GETTING STARTED 16 EN 5 To insert a CF card, firmly insert it as shown in the Inserting/Removing a CF Card illustration. To remove a CF card, push the eject button twice. You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as a ● The eject button comes out by pushing it once. By pushing recording medium in the CF slot. the eject button once again ejects the CF card. The removable hard disk (provided) or Microdrive is a type 6 Close the rear panel firmly until it locks. of CF cards. See page 42 for the
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GETTING STARTED EN 17 2 To insert a SD card, firmly insert it with its clipped Selecting Recording Medium edge first. To remove a SD card, push it once. After the SD card Select the recording medium before starting recording or comes out of the camera, pull it out. playback. ● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Example: When recording still images to a CF card 3 Close the rear panel firmly until it locks. 1 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18) To protect valuable fi
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GETTING STARTED 18 EN Date/Time Settings LCD Monitor Adjustment The date/time is recorded on the picture at all times, but It is necessary to use the LCD monitor for the camera its display can be turned on or off during playback. operation. Make sure to open the LCD monitor whenever ( pg. 26, 27) you turn on the camera. 1 Open the LCD monitor fully. 2 Set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 4 Press rt to s
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BASIC OPERATIONS EN 19 2 Recording/Playback Mode Operation Mode Press MODE to select the recording/playback mode. To turn on the camera, set the power switch to or The selected mode lamp lights up. while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. : Video mode ( pg. 20, 21) ● The power/charge lamp turns on. : Still image mode ( pg. 22, 23) To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. : Voice mode ( pg. 24) 1 Power Switch 3 Auto/Manual Mode 2 MODE Press e ( ) to switch t
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BASIC OPERATIONS 20 EN ● If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files Video Recording are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder used for saving files created on the PC. To play back these files, see Power Switch “Playing back files created on the PC” ( pg. 21). ● To turn the operation sounds off, see page 26. MODE ● For approximate recording time, see page 42. Recording Start/Stop Button Zooming Zoom Lever
