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ENGLISH
EN
GUIDEBOOK
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
U
GZ-MG230
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the camera)
below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on CAUTION a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 ") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, Do not block the ventilation holes. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFI
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only. 1. Read these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission 2. Keep these instructions. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 3. Heed all warnings. as a show, performance or exhibition for personal 4. Follow all instructions. enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. obtain permission beforehand.) 6. Clean only with
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JVC Software License Agreement JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 4 LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects IMPORTANT in materials and workmanship for a period of TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO thirty (30) days from the date of Your purchasing READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING any our products accompanying the Program. OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO N
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ENGLISH NOTE 6 TERM If You acquired the Program in Germany, the This Agreement will become effective on the date provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) when You install and use the Program on Your and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be machine, and continue to be in effect until the replaced with those of the German version of this termination under the following provision. Agreement. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement with
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Read This First! How to Select an Item Using the Touch Sensor An example screen in English is used for the guidance below. Selecting an item from the menu list Using on-screen buttons (on the menu screen pg. 62) (e.g. during playback pg. 27) A MENU IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE GAIN UP BASIC SETTINGS B A To select an on-screen button appearing Slide your fi nger up and down on the on the left side, touch the portion of the sensor. sensor next to the on-screen button. Touch the OK but
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ENGLISH Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 42) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as
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Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING/PRINTING Accessories .......................................... 10 Managing Files ...................................... 32 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 11 Deleting/Protecting Files ..............................32 Viewing File Information ..............................33 Index ...................................................... 12 Changing the Event Registration of Video Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 14 Files after Recording
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ENGLISH PC OPERATION Regarding the Icons in this ® File Backup on a Windows PC ........... 49 Manual System Requirements .................................49 Software Installation ....................................50 Icon at the top of a page Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............51 File Backup on the PC .................................52 File Backup on the PC without Using Software ..................................................... 53 ® Other Windows PC Operations .......... 54
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GETTING ST ARTED Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable USB Cable AP-V18U/14U BN-VF808U ( pg. 40, 42, 51 and 58) CD-ROM Core Filter ( pg. 50) ( pg. 11) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. 10
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ENGLISH Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Attach the core fi lter to the USB cable. The core fi lter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core fi lter to the camera. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. 11
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Index NOTES The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. � Power-linked operation • You can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. Be careful not to cover , and during � shooting. 12
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ENGLISH Camera Touch Sensor ( pg. 6) OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] ( pg. 15) Menu Button [MENU] Power Switch [POWER] (You can turn off the camera by pressing and holding this button.) Speaker Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] ( pg. 20) Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE] (Blinks when you access fi les or charge the battery. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing fi les.) Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD] ( pg. 43)/Title
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [5h56m] 0:04:01 1/250 Mode Indicator ( pg. 20) JAN. 20. 2008 4:55PM Counter Picture Quality: (ULTRA FINE), Selected Operation Mode Indicator (FINE), (NORMAL), (ECONOMY) ( pg. 24) ( pg. 62) : Auto Mode Remaining Time ( pg. 20, 73) : Manual Mode REC: (Appears during recording.) Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) ( pg. 20) Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) : (Appears d
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ENGLISH During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 9:55:01 X-60 101-0098 JAN. 20. 2008 4:55PM JAN. 20. 2008 4:55PM Mode Indicator ( pg. 27) Mode Indicator ( pg. 27) Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 30) Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 30) Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 30) Folder/File Number : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 27) when playing back a playlist.) ( pg. 37) Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 64) : Event Search Playback I
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Necessar y Settings before Use Be sure to confi gure the following three settings before use. To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT. ( step 2), then remove the battery pack. Charging the Battery Pack To check the remaining battery power See page 18. 1 NOTES Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. You can also use the camera with just the � AC adapter. Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter � 2 Attach the battery pack. plug and cable. This may damage the AC Slide the
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ENGLISH Date/Time Setting Langua ge Setting The language on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. 2 When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within 10 seconds. 2 Touch the MENU button. SET DATE/TIME! 3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS]. YES NO IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE GAIN UP If you do not select within 10 seconds, the BASIC SETTINGS screen disappears. In such case, press and hold the POWER button and turn the c
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Other Settings NOTES Grip Adjustment If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, � there may be a problem with your battery. Open the pad and make grip adjustments. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The recordable time display should only be � used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units. Tripod Mounting Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, Lens Cover and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod. When n
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ENGLISH NOTES When Using a microSD Card Insert and remove the microSD card only � while the power is turned off. Otherwise, If you want to record to a microSD card, data on the card may be corrupted. the following three operations need to be Do not touch the terminal on the reverse � performed. side of the label. Operations are certifi ed on the following � microSD cards. Video recording: Class 4 or higher compatible microSDHC card (4 GB) Change the recording medium Still image recor
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RECORDING Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. Slide the mode switch to select Press the SELECT PLAY/REC (video) mode. button to select recording mode. SELECT PLAY/REC Press the START/STOP button to start recording. [5h56m] REC Approximate remaining time for recording appears. To stop recording To register a fi le to an event Press the START/STOP button again. See page 23. To view the video you just recorded To change the aspect ratio
