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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG142E/EK GZ-MG132E/EK 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.
- Page 2 Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Caution on Replaceable lithium battery Connection to the mains supply in the United The battery used in this device may present a fi re Kingdom. or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C equipment.
- Page 3 If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit anything into holes, slots or any other opening in our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain the case — this could result in a fatal electrical information about the take-back of the product.
- Page 4 Read This First! 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. 40)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING/PRINTING Accessories ..........6 Managing Files ........30 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......7 Deleting/Protecting Files ......30 Attaching the Core Filter ........ 7 Viewing File Information ......32 Index ............8 Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording ........ -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V17E/14E (for AP-V14E only) BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM pg. 38, 40 and PC pg. 7) PC OPERATION OPERATION GUIDE) GUIDE) Core Filter ( pg. 7) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. -
Page 7: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
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 eyelet and reattach the pad. the eyelet. use the strap guide to fi x it in place. -
Page 8: Index
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 4, 5, 7 and 9 during shooting. - Page 9 ! Index Button [INDEX] ( 0 Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON, pg. 26)/ Remaining Space Button/Data Battery MODE] ( pg. 12) Button [ 0 / 1 ] ( 1 Lock Button ( pg. 14, 19) pg. 12) # Set Lever 2 Grip Strap ( pg.
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Page 10: Indications On Lcd Monitor
Indications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording Only During both Video and Still Image Recording [ 5 h 5 6 m ] 16:9 0 : 0 4 : 0 1 2 0 0 X 1/250 ! Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) 1 6 : 5 5 2 0 . - Page 11 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback X - 6 0 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 9 : 5 5 : 0 1 1 6 : 5 5 1 6 : 5 5 2 0 . 0 1 . 2 0 0 7 2 0 .
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Page 12: Necessary Settings Before Use
Necessary Settings before Use Attach the battery pack. Access/Charge Lamp Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. MENU Bottom of the Camera BATT. Connect the AC adapter. DC Connector To AC Outlet Set Lever Power/Mode (110V to 240V) Switch Be sure to confi... -
Page 13: Language Setting
Language Setting Date/Time Setting After performing steps 1-4 ( The language on the display can be changed. left column) Set the power/mode switch to ON. Select [ CLOCK ADJUST]. Slide while pressing down the lock button. Select GENERAL DATE TIME MODE 2007 11 07... -
Page 14: Other Settings
Switch NOTES • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC Grip Adjustment dealer. • The recordable time display should only be Open the pad and make grip adjustments. -
Page 15: When Using An Sd Card
NOTES When Using an SD Card • Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on If you want to record to an SD card, the the card may be corrupted. following three operations need to be •... -
Page 16: Recording
Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON. Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (video) mode. select recording mode. The switch returns to [ 5 h 5 6 m ] SELECT 16:9 MODE... -
Page 17: Still Image Recording
Still Image Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON. Press the PLAY/REC button to Slide the power/mode switch to select recording mode. MODE to select (still image) mode. [ 9 9 9 9 ] SELECT FINE The switch returns PLAY/REC MODE to the original... -
Page 18: Zooming
Recording Files (Continued) LED Light Zoom Lever Preparation: PLAY/REC • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to Button select mode. INDEX • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Each time you move the set lever to ¢, setting changes. The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions. -
Page 19: Registering Files To Events
NOTE Registering Files to Events Once you select to register a fi le to a certain – mode only event, the setting will remain even if you turn the power off. Unless you change the setting, If you select an event to register the fi le to you will register a fi... -
Page 20: Manual Recording
Manual Recording Program AE Set Lever PLAY/REC Button You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( left column) FUNCTION Power/Mode... -
Page 21: Nightscope
Nightscope Spot Exposure Control The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Use this function when backlight from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables compensation does not work well, or to adjust recording with low light levels in dim locations. the brightness in the desired spot. After performing “To Change to Manual After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode”... -
Page 22: Manual Setting In Function Menu
Manual Recording (Continued) Select the desired setting. Manual Setting in Function Menu Select ADJUST BRIGHTNESS You can use manual recording functions AUTO easily by selecting items in the function menus. After performing “To Change to Manual Depending on the kind of settings you Recording Mode”... - Page 23 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [AUTO] : The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. 1/2 to 1/4000 (For mode) / SHUTTER SPEED 1/2 to 1/500 (For mode): A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Move the fast-moving subject, and set lever to ¡...
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Page 24: Playback
Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (video) mode. select playback mode. The switch returns to VIDEO SELECT MODE PLAY/REC the original position when it is released. SELECT SORT lamp on the camera lights up. -
Page 25: Still Image Playback
Still Image Playback Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (still image) select playback mode. mode. IMAGE SELECT PLAY/REC The switch returns MODE to the original position when it is released. SELECT SORT The index screen for still images appears. -
Page 26: File Search Function
Playing Back Files (Continued) Select the recording date. Select 07 01 2007 Power/Mode Switch INDEX SELECT SORT Select the fi le you want to play back. Select FUNCTION PLAY/REC 8 To return to the index screen Button Press the INDEX button. Set Lever Event Screen –... -
Page 27: To Play Back Demonstration Files
Select the event. To Play Back Demonstration Files To move to the next page, select [NEXT – mode only PAGE]. Select Video fi les that are used for demonstration SEARCH EVENT in a shop may be recorded on the camera ALL SCENES 25 01 2007 22 01 2007... -
Page 28: Playback With Special Effects
Playing Back Files (Continued) 8 Items for WIPE/FADER setting Playback with Special Effects • FADER:WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. Wipe or fader effects • FADER:BLACK: Add effects at the beginning and end of Fade in or out with a black screen. videos. -
Page 29: Watching Images On Tv
Watching Images on TV Preparation: Turn off all units. AV Connector AV Cable AV Input Connector AC Adapter DC Connector To AC Outlet NOTE This camera is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. -
Page 30: Managing Files
Managing Files Preparation: Zoom Lever Set Lever • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to PLAY/REC select mode. Button • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode. ex.) Performing [DELETE]. DELETE FUNCTION PROTECT EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG. EFFECT WIPE/FADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST... - Page 31 Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-2 ( After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 30) pg. 30) Select [FILE SELECT]. Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL]. Select VIDEO DELETE Select DELETE ALL? EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE EXECUTE SELECT QUIT CANCEL...
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Page 32: Viewing File Information
Managing Files (Continued) Changing the Event Registration of Viewing File Information Video Files after Recording Preparation: – mode only • mode: Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the fi le on the index Preparation: screen. • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to •... -
Page 33: Partial Delete (Edited Copy)
Set the point at which you want to FUNCTION EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS divide the fi le. DO YOU WANT TO SAVE? SAVE AND QUIT DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL COPY 1st SECTION COPY 2nd SECTION SELECT CANCEL 00 : 24 : 18 Select [SAVE AND QUIT]. -
Page 34: Playlists
Playlists – ! mode only Select [NEW LIST]. Power/Mode Select Switch NEW LIST IMPORT FROM EVENT IMPORT FROM DATE INDEX ALL SCENES SELECT QUIT Select an item and display fi les. Select • [IMPORT FROM EVENT]: FUNCTION Search for an event and display the PLAY/REC corresponding fi... -
Page 35: Playing Back Playlists
Select the insertion point. Playing Back Playlists Select EDIT TOTAL 30h15m DELETE FUNCTION PROTECT EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG. EFFECT SELECT REGISTER WIPE/FADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST • To add other fi les, repeat steps 5 and 6. PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE •... -
Page 36: Other Operations Of Playlists
Playlists (Continued) – ! mode only Deleting Playlist Other Operations of Playlists Original fi les are not deleted even if you You can perform additional editing and delete delete the playlist. fi les in a created playlist. Preparation: Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select Perform steps 1-2. -
Page 37: Print Setting
Print Setting – # mode only Setting Files Individually Power/Mode Switch Set Lever After performing steps 1-2 Select [SELECT IMAGES]. Select DPOF TOTAL: SELECT QUIT Select the desired fi le. Select FUNCTION PLAY/REC Button If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen of the still image is displayed. -
Page 38: Direct Printing With Pictbridge Printer
Print Setting (Continued) – # mode only Setting All Files Together (One Print for Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer Each) If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 37) still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer Select [ALL1]. - Page 39 To Print by Selecting a Still Image To Print Using the DPOF Settings After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 38) If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF settings. ( pg. 37) Select [SELECTED PRINT]. After performing steps 1-2 ( pg.
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Page 40: Copying Files
Copying Files Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files Power/Mode Set Lever from the Camera (DVD Creation Switch Function) INDEX Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW • Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD- R discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording. - Page 41 Copying Only the Newly Taken Video Selecting and Copying Video Files Files After performing step 1 ( left column) Files that have never been copied to the DVD Select an item and display the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied. Creation List for the fi...
- Page 42 Copying Files (Continued) Select the desired disc number. 8 To check whether the DVD disc was created properly In step 2 ( pg. 41), move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [PLAY DVD], then press down. To return to the previous screen, press the INDEX button.
- Page 43 8 Title and chapter of created DVD 8 Menu for disc playback Each recording date becomes one title in a When you play back the created DVD created DVD and each scene recorded in a disc on a DVD player or other devices, the same day becomes one chapter in the title.
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Page 44: Using A Vcr/Dvd Recorder To Dub Files From The Camera
Copying Files (Continued) Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub input mode. Files from the Camera Start playback on the camera. Preparation: Turn off all units. • To play back videos ( pg. 24) •... -
Page 45: Copying/Moving Still Image Files
Copying/Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image fi les between the HDD and SD card using the on- screen display. Preparation: Set the fi le unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to copy/move. -
Page 46: Changing The Menu Settings
Changing the Menu Settings ex.) Set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. Select the desired menu from the second menu item. VIDEO For details on each menu, see below. MENU REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO SCENE COUNTER Select GENERAL QUALITY ZOOM SELECT QUIT SELECT QUIT VIDEO... - Page 47 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Disables the function. [ON] : Activates the function. NOTES q • Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake Compensates for hand shake. is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions. •...
- Page 48 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright OFF : Disables the function. automatically when you record in [ON] : Activates the function. dark places. However, the overall colour tones appear grayish. [OFF] : Disables the function.
- Page 49 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset # SELECT TV TYPE Enables you to select the TV type 4:3 / [16:9] when watching fi les recorded on the camera on your TV. l DISPLAY OFF : Turns off the on-screen display. Enables you to set whether to [ON] : Turns on the on-screen display.
- Page 50 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Connect the AC adapter. ) CLEAN-UP HDD EXECUTE : Performs this function. Select [OK] when Writing speed to HDD tends to completed. become slow after long periods [CANCEL] : Cancels this function. of repeated use.
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Page 51: Troubleshooting
( below) • If the problem persists, please consult your The following phenomena are not nearest JVC dealer. malfunctions. 8 To reset the camera • The camera heats up when it is used for a 1) Set the power/mode switch to OFF and long time. - Page 52 – monitor appear dark its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. or whitish. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. – However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green Coloured bright spots or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.
- Page 53 Trouble Action • White balance setting Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. cannot be activated. • The continuous The continuous shooting speed will drop when – repeatedly making continuous shots, when using certain shooting speed is recording media, or under certain recording conditions.
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Page 54: Warning Indications
Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action • Displays the remaining battery power. – High Exhausted (Battery indicator) • As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery – indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. • Appears when the date/time is not set. -
Page 55: Cleaning
Indication Meaning/Action • RECORDING MAY NOT The data may not be recorded on the recording medium – correctly. Try recording again. BE CORRECT ON THE • Otherwise, clean up the recording medium. MEMORY CARD • DROP DETECTION To turn the unit on again, set the power/mode switch to –... -
Page 56: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations 8 For video/Audio Camera Format SD-VIDEO 8 For general Recording/Playback format Power supply Video: MPEG-2 DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Signal format Power consumption PAL standard Approx. - Page 57 Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) Recording medium SD Card 30 GB* 40 GB* 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Quality ULTRA FINE FINE NORMAL 1130 ECONOMY 2250 3000 GZ-MG132 GZ-MG142 Approximate number of storable images (for still image) Recording medium SD Card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB...
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Page 58: Cautions
Cautions Battery Packs Recording Medium • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your pack is a lithium-ion recorded data. battery. Before using • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or the supplied battery subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Page 59 European representative of Victor Company of ... in places of over 50°C. Japan Limited is: ... in places where humidity is extremely low JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). Postfach 10 05 52 ... in direct sunlight.
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Page 60: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ............. 12 Manual Recording .......... 20 Adjust Brightness ........... 22 Menu Settings ..........46 Auto Power Off ..........49 Nightscope ............. 21 Backlight Compensation ......... 21 On-Screen Display ......... 49 Battery Pack ........12, 14, 58 Operation Sound ..........48 Brightness Control (LCD Monitor) ....