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ENGLISH
EN
GUIDEBOOK
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
U
GZ-MG730
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: p. 64) (e.g. during playback: p. 28) A MENU IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE GAIN 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 button. B
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ENGLISH Make a backup of important Because the camera may be recorded data used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your is set to [ON] by default important recorded data to a DVD or other To deactivate the demonstration mode, set recording media for storage. (p. 44) [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (p. 67) Make a trial recording When connecting the camera Before the actual recording of important to other devi
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Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING/PRINTING Accessories .......................................... 10 Managing Files ...................................... 33 How to Use the Everio Dock ........................10 Deleting/Protecting Files ..............................33 Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................11 Viewing File Information ..............................34 Preparing the Remote Control .....................11 Changing the Event Registration of Video Attaching the Core Fi
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ENGLISH PC OPERATION Regarding the Icons in this ® File Backup on a Windows PC ........... 51 Manual System Requirements .................................51 Software Installation ....................................52 Icon at the top of a page Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............53 File Backup on the PC .................................54 File Backup on the PC without Using Software ..................................................... 55 ® Other Windows PC Operations .......... 56
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GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable USB Cable AP-V18U/14U BN-VF808U (p. 42, 44, 53 and 60) Shoulder Strap CD-ROM Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery (p. 11) (p. 52) RM-V751U (p. 11) CR2025 Pre-installed in the remote control unit. NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for Everio Dock Core Filter connections. Do not use any other cables. CU-VC6U (see below) (Large and small) (p. 11) How to Use the Everio Dock You can connect cables to the connectors of t
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ENGLISH Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the the end of the strap through buckle, adjust its length, and use eyelet and reattach the pad. the eyelet. the strap guide to fi x it in place. Buckle Strap Guide Eyelet Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Effective Beam Distance To Reinsert the Battery Pull out the batte
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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 Remote Control Touch Sensor (p. 6) Infrared Beam Transmitting Window OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (p. 15) ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Menu Button [MENU] (Zoom in/out during playback.) Power Button [POWER] Up Button (You can turn off the camera by pressing Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (p. 28) and holding this button.) Skip Backward Button Speaker Left Button Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (p. 20) Back Button Access Lamp [ACCESS] PLAYLIST Button (
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [ ] 5h56m 0:04:01 REC 1/4000 HDD ± 0 200X F5.6 Mode Indicator (p. 20) APR. 8. 2008 12:13PM ND Filter Indicator (p. 25) AV/S-Video Input Jack Indicator (p. 65) Selected Operation Mode Indicator Picture Quality: (p. 64) : Auto Mode (ULTRA FINE), (FINE), : Manual Mode (NORMAL), (ECONOMY) Effect Mode Indicator (p. 27) Remaining Time (p. 20, 75) Tele Macro Mode Indicator
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ENGLISH During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 9:55:01 101-0098 X5 HDD HDD 5 APR. 8. 2008 12:13PM APR. 8. 2008 12:13PM Mode Indicator Mode Indicator Effect Mode Indicator (p. 30) Effect Mode Indicator (p. 30) Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (p. 31) Folder/File Number : Playlist Playback Indicator Slide Show Playback Indicator (p. 28) (Appears when playing back a playlist.) Selected Medium Indicator (p. 66) (p. 39) : Event Search Playback Indicator Battery Indi
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Necessar y Settings before Use Be sure to confi gure the following three To detach the battery pack settings before use. Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then remove the battery pack. To check the remaining battery power Charging the Battery Pack See page 18. NOTES 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the You can also use the camera with just the � camera. AC adapter. Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter � plug and cable. This may damage the AC 2 Attach the battery pack. adapter. S
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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 If you do not select within 10 seconds, the BASIC SETTINGS screen disappears. In such case, press the POWER button and turn the camera on aga
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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. Press the START/STOP button to start recording. [5h56m] REC Approximate remaining time for recording appears. To stop recording To change the aspect ratio of the image Press the START/STOP button again. (16:9/4:3) To view the video you just recorded Change the settings in [SELECT ASPEC
