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M5E3Asia.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM
ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
7
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
22
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG50AA/AG/AH/AS
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
GZ-MG40AC
& PLAYBACK
28
GZ-MG30AA/AC
GZ-MG20AA/AC/AG/AH/AS
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
31
MENU SETTINGS 48
REFERENCES
52
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
( pg. 48)
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
LYT1480-001B
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Built-in Hard Disk Editing Files on your PC This hard disk camera records images to a USB 2.0 enables the large, built-in hard disk drive (HDD) instead of a smooth transfer of video DV tape like conventional video cameras. This and still images to a enables extended hours of high-resolution, computer. With the MPEG2 video recording. bundled image editing software, you can easily
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MasterPage: Reference_Heading0_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM EN 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 31 Contents RECORDING FEATURES ..................................... 31 Backlight Compensation ................................ 31 GETTING STARTED 7 Spot Exposure Control ................................... 31 LED Light ....................................................... 31 Provided Accessories ...................................... 7 Manual Settings in MSET Menu .....
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MasterPage: Safty_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM 4 EN Dear Customer, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Before use, please read the safety information HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO and precautions contained in the pages 4 – 5 to RAIN OR MOISTURE. ensure safe use of this product. CAUTIONS: ● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and u
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MasterPage: Safty_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM EN 5 CAUTIONS: NOTES: ● This camera is designed to be used with PAL- ● The rating plate and safety caution are on the type colour television signals. It cannot be used bottom and/or the back of the main unit. for playback with a television of a different ● The serial number plate is on the battery pack standard. However, live recording and LCD mount. monitor playback are possible anywhere. ● The rating informatio
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MasterPage: Safty_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM 6 EN Important notes for destroying and disposing of Before Using this Camera camera When formatting or erasing data using the camera This camera records video in MPEG2 format or PC functions, only the file administration compliant with SD-VIDEO format. information is changed. The data is not completely Remember that this camera is not compatible erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely with other
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MasterPage: Heading0_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED EN 7 a AC Adapter AP-V14E, AP-V17E, AP-V14A or Provided Accessories AP-V14AC b Power Cord (AP-V14E only) c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d Audio/Video Cable e USB Cable (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) f Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) OR g Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) h CD-ROM i Remote Control Unit RM-V730US j Lithium Battery CR 2025* (for remote contro
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED 8 EN Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Follow the illustration. To protect the lens, attach the provided lens 1 Open the velcro strip. cap to the camera as 2 Thread the strap through the eyelet. shown in the illustration. 3 Fold it back and thread it through the strap NOTE: guide and the buckle. To confirm the lens cap is ● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then on c
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Attaching the Core Filter LCD Monitor Attach the core filters to the cables. The core Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open filter reduces interference. the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270°. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. S-Video/Audi
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MasterPage: Heading0_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED 10 EN Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover b, c, d, and e during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover Y during playback.
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED EN 11 Controls Indicators a Mode Switch [MODE] ( pg. 17) U Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] ( pg. 14, 17) b Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 31) c Information Button [INFO/ ] ( pg. 38) V Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks when you access to any files. Do not turn off d Play/Pause Button [49] ( pg. 24, 29) e Forward Search Button [ (5)] ( pg. 25)/ the power or remove the battery pack/AC ad
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED 12 EN During Video Recording only Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording [0h56m] a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 50) c Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 50) 11:30 d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] 10.11. 2005 (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 50) a Manual Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) e Remaining Time ( pg. 22, 62) f Counter ( pg. 49) : A
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED EN 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 11:30 10. 11. 2005 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) b Folder/File Number c Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 29) d Battery Indicator ( pg. 55) e Date/Time ( pg. 49) 10. 11. 2005 f Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 21, 49) a Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) NOTE: b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when When the mode indicators disappear or blink,
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED 14 EN 1 Set the power switch to OFF. Power 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets the battery pack mount. you choose the most appropriate source of ● If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it power. Do not use provided power supply units by sliding BATT. with other equipment. 3 Slide down
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using the Battery Pack NOTES: ● This product includes patented and other Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging the Battery proprietary technology and will operate only Pack”. with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using Maximum continuous recording time generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage Battery pack Recording time to the internal charging circuitry.
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED 16 EN Data Battery System Using AC Power You can check the remaining battery power and Perform step4 in “Charging the Battery Pack”. the recordable time. NOTE: 1 Make sure the battery is attached. The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Press INFO/ repeatedly, and the battery About Batteries status screen appea
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED EN 17 2 Recording/Playback Mode Operation Mode Select the recording/playback mode using the To turn on the camera, set the power switch to MODE switch. or while pressing down the lock button : Video mode ( pg. 22, 24) located on the switch. : Still image mode ( pg. 28, 29) ● The power/charge lamp turns on. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to 3 Auto/Manual Mode OFF. Press and
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED 18 EN Language Setting Date/Time Settings The language on the display can be changed. The recording start date/time is recorded on the ( pg. 48, 49) video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO during playback. ( pg. 24, 29) 1 Set the power switch to or . In addition, you can find the desired file by the 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. date index screen. ( pg. 30) 3Press
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3Asia.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED EN 19 Brightness Adjustment of the Grip Adjustment Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand The brightness of the display can be adjusted. through the loop and grasp 1 Set the power switch to or while the grip. pressing down the lock button located on the 3 Adjust your thumb and switch. fingers through the grip to 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 9) easily operate the r
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3Asia.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 9, 2005 10:19 AM GETTING STARTED 20 EN 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 before using them. This enables stable speeds Clipped Edge SD Card (optiona
