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EN
GUIDEBOOK
HARD DISK CAMERA
U
GZ-MG645
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this camcorder.
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 camcorder) and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the
camcorder) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
ENGLISH
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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 all RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 QUALIFIED
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camcorder is intended for 1. Read these instructions. private consumer use only. 2. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission 3. Heed all warnings. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 4. Follow all instructions. as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. obtain permission beforehand.) 6. Clean only with dry c
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Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp Power/charge lamp blinks: Accessing fi les blinks: Charging goes out: Charging fi nished Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the Open the cover microSD card when the lamp is blinking. The battery pack is not charged at the time of Battery Pack purchase. AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery
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Select the city closest to Date/Time Setting the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camcorder turn on the camcorder Power button Select [ON] if daylight LCD monitor saving time is effective Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your fi nger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. Set the date and time Touch sensor: Sets the date and time When the message disappears, press the � : Moves the cursor to the right power button for at least 2 seconds to turn OK: Clock start
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Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Slide the mode switch to select (video) mode Select recording mode The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. Start recording Remaining space on the hard disk Record-standby Video Quality Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. Recording 6 EN
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Playing back Select playback mode The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired fi le Index screen Select (Touch OK) Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( p. 24) To view fi les on TV ( p. 31) CAUTION Do not forget to make copies after recording! To copy fi les onto DVD discs ( p. 44) � To dub fi les to a VCR/DVD recorder ( p. 53) � To play back a created disc ( p. 47) � To edit fi les on your computer ( p. 48) � EN 7
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Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Accessories ............................................10 Managing Files ........................................34 Using the Everio Dock .................................. 10 Capturing a Still Image from a Video ............ 34 Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 11 Deleting Files ................................................ 34 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 11 Protecting Files ............................................. 36
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How to use the Touch Read This First! Sensor Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important After the menu is displayed on the LCD recorded data to a DVD or other recording monitor: media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. 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 camcorder
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GETTING STARTED Accessories BN-VF808U AP-V20U AC Adapter Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable CR2025 RM-V751U Remote Control Lithium Battery CD-R OM Core Filter Pre-installed in the remote control. CU-VC8U Everio Dock NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Using the Everio Dock You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed when you place the camcorder on the dock. S-Video Connector Camcorder Connection Ter
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Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock Remote Sensor tab. Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. Attaching th
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Index NOTE Be careful not to cover , , , and � during shooting. The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. � 12 EN
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Camcorder Remote Control Power Button Infrared Beam Transmitting Window HDMI Mini Connector ( p. 31) ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) DISPLAY Button ( p. 15) Up Button Speaker Skip Backward Button Zoom Lever ( p. 22) Left Button Speaker Volume Control Back Button SNAPSHOT Button ( p. 21) PLAYLIST Button START/STOP Button Touch Sensor S.SHOT (SNAPSHOT) Button OK Button INFO Button MENU Button Skip Forward Button PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button Mode Switch [ , ] UPLOAD Button (
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording 8 NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM Mode Indicator EXPORT Mode Indicator ( p. 55) Selected Recording Mode Indicator Counter ( p. 28) Upload Mode Indicator ( p. 57) : Auto Mode : Analog Input Indicator ( p. 63) : Manual Mode Video Quality: (ULTRA FINE), (FINE), Effect Mode Indicator ( p. 30) (NORMAL), (ECONOMY) ( p. 60) Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( p. 30) Remaining Time LED Light I
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During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM Mode Indicator Mode Indicator Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when Quick Review Indicator ( p. 21) playing back a playlist.) ( p. 41) Folder/File Number Quick Review Indicator ( p. 20) Slide Show Playback Indicator Video Quality: (ULTRA FINE), (FINE), Battery Indicator (NORMAL), (ECONOMY) ( p. 60) Date/Time ( p. 16) Counter Output with 1080p ( p. 63) Playback Mode Playback
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Necessary Settings before Use To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. NOTE You can also use the camcorder with just the � AC adapter. The actual recording time may shorten � depending on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with fast moving subject. Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter � plug and cable. This may damage the AC A C Adapter
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5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. To return to the previous screen Select . Selected area is highlighted To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Principal city of the selected area Time difference to GMT Langua ge Setting The language on the display can be changed. 7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MEN
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Other Settings Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod. NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. NOTE Fasten the strap when you grip the � camcorder. When carrying the camcorder, please be � careful not to drop it. 18 EN
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To remove a microSD card Using a microSD Card Push the microSD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out. The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from NOTE the factory. You can change the recording Insert and remove the microSD card only � medium to microSD card. while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data Operations are confi rmed on the following � on the card may be corrupted. microSD cards. Do not touch the terminal on t
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (video) mode. recording mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To stop recording To change the video quality Press START/STOP again. Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. ( p. 60) To view the last recorded scen
