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M5E3PAL.book Page 1 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM
ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
7
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
22
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG50E/EK
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
& PLAYBACK
28
GZ-MG30E/EK
GZ-MG20E/EK
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
31
MENU SETTINGS 48
REFERENCES
52
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
( pg. 48)
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
LYT1472-001D
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 2 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 M5E3PAL.book Page 3 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 M5E3PAL.book Page 4 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 4 EN Dear Customer, CAUTION: Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. To avoid electric Before use, please read the safety information shock or damage and precautions contained in the pages 4 – 6 to to the unit, first ensure safe use of this product. firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter SAFETY PRECAUTIONS until it is no longer wobbly, IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) a
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MasterPage: Safty_Right M5E3PAL.book Page 5 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM EN 5 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or Information for Users on Disposal of on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space Old Equipment on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more [European Union] on both sides, on top and at the rear). This symbol indicates Do not block the ventilation holes. that the electrical and (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a electronic equipment n
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MasterPage: Safty_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 6 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 6 EN DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is Make a backup of important recorded data unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is Protect your important recorded data by copying the designed for unattended operation or has a standby files to PC. It is recommended to copy it from your mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment PC to a DVD or other recording media for storage. and make sure th
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MasterPage: Heading0_Right M5E3PAL.book Page 7 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM GETTING STARTED EN 7 a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E Provided Accessories 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) g Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) OR h CD-ROM i Remote Control Unit RM-V730UE j Lithium Battery CR 2025* (for remote control unit) k Core Filte
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 8 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 co
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3PAL.book Page 9 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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/Audio
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MasterPage: Heading0_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 10 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 M5E3PAL.book Page 11 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 ada
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 12 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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) : Au
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3PAL.book Page 13 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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) b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. pg. 43) c Picture Qualit
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 14 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 M5E3PAL.book Page 15 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 M5E3PAL.book Page 16 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 appear
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MasterPage: Start_Right M5E3PAL.book Page 17 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 h
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 18 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 M5E3PAL.book Page 19 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 re
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MasterPage: Body_Left M5E3PAL.book Page 20 Monday, August 29, 2005 10:26 PM 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 (optional
