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INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG37AA/AG/AH/AS
GZ-MG27AH
GZ-MG26AA
GZ-MG22AG/AS
GZ-MG21AH
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set "DEMO
MODE" to "OFF". (
pg. 53)
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
EDITING/PRINTING
DUBBING
MENU SETTINGS
FURTHER
INFORMATION
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this hard
disk camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and
precautions contained in pages 4 and
5 to ensure safe use of this product.
LYT1541-001B
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- Page 1 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED INSTRUCTIONS RECORDING HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG37AA/AG/AH/AS PLAYBACK GZ-MG27AH GZ-MG26AA GZ-MG22AG/AS EDITING/PRINTING GZ-MG21AH DUBBING MENU SETTINGS FURTHER INFORMATION Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO...
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Page 2: Major Features
Major Features The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and still images in massive quantities. To record videos ( pg. 16) To playback videos ( pg. 26) To record still images ( pg. - Page 3 When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your data to check that the video and sound have been dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your recorded correctly. camera together with the SD card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Keep away from children. these conditions could lead to fire or electric Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not fire. attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. - Page 5 Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This Remember that this camera is intended for can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the private consumer use only. malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also Any commercial use without proper a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories ............8 Video Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......9 Video Playback ..........26 Attaching the Lens Cap ........9 Attaching the Core Filter ........ 9 Various Operations during Playback ... 27 Index ..............10 File Search Function ........28 Date Index Screen ........ - Page 7 Video Regarding This Manual Playlists ............42 Button operations Creating Playlists ......... 42 Button operations are illustrated as shown Playing Back Playlists ........44 below. Other Operations of Playlists ....... 44 ex.) Still image Print Setting ...........45 Regarding the control lever ( pg.
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Page 8: Accessories
Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V14A/AP-V14E/AP-V17E (for AP-V14A/ BN-VF707U AP-V14E only) Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap Lens Cap ( pg. 9) SOFTWARE pg. 9) INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) CD-ROM Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery RM-V730U CR2025 (for remote pg. -
Page 9: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use eyelet and reattach the pad. eyelet. the strap guide to fix it in place. Strap Guide Buckle Eyelet... -
Page 10: Index
Index How to open the LCD monitor* Push and open the LCD monitor fully. The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to , you can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor. *Depending on the model, the screen size/aspect varies. - Page 11 Controls Indicators Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] Power Switch [OFF, pg. 12) pg. 12) Lock Button ( pg. 12) Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks Zoom Lever [W pg. 18) when you access files. Do not turn off the Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] ( pg.
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Page 12: Necessary Settings Before Use
Necessary Settings before Use Be sure to configure the following three settings Charge the battery pack by before use. connecting to the AC adapter. Open the cover. Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery Pack) Set the power switch to OFF. Connector Slide while pressing down the lock button. -
Page 13: Language Setting
Language Setting Date/Time Setting The language on the display can be changed. The recording start date/time is recorded on the pg. 54) video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO. ( pg. 26, 30) In addition, you can find the desired file from Open the LCD monitor. -
Page 14: Other Settings
In such a case, mount it to the consult your nearest JVC dealer. tripod. The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units. -
Page 15: When Using An Sd Card
When Using an SD Card Change the recording medium Preparation: By default, the HDD is set as the recording Set the power switch to medium. If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed. -
Page 16: Recording
Video Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10) Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock : Video mode button. Power off : Still image mode Playback The camera is programmed to record Recording videos on the built-in hard disk when Lock button... -
Page 17: Registering Files To Events
Preparation: NOTES: Set the power switch to By default, the camera is set to record videos in Set the MODE switch to 4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see “Changing the Screen Size” ( pg. 18). If the camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. -
Page 18: Zooming
Video Recording (Continued) Zooming ATTENTION: Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode While recording may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing Zoom in Zoom out back on a 4:3 screen TV. NOTES: If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you cannot change the screen size. -
Page 19: Deleting A File
Deleting a File Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media The file most recently recorded will be deleted. Preparation: After the recording is finished Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to DELETE? Example: When checking the HDD space EXECUTE MAX RECORDING TIME CANCEL... -
Page 20: Still Image Recording
Still Image Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10) Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock : Video mode button. : Still image mode Power off Playback The camera is programmed to record still Recording images on the built-in hard disk when it is Lock button... -
Page 21: Zooming
Zooming LED Light While recording If you select to use this function, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting. Zoom in Zoom out Preparation: Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can zoom up to 32x by using the optical zoom. -
Page 22: Manual Recording
Manual Recording About manual recording mode Manual Setting in MSET Menu This mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness manually. You need to switch You can use manual recording functions easily to this mode because auto recording mode, by selecting items in the MSET menus. - Page 23 MSET Menu Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) For video recording (Manual Exposure) [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. Adjusts the brightness. –6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. to set the value. For still image recording [±0]: The brightness is not adjusted.
- Page 24 Manual Recording (Continued) MSET Menu (Continued) Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) S.SP [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. (Shutter Speed) 1/2 to 1/4000 (For video recording) / A fast shutter speed 1/2 to 1/500 (For still image recording): can freeze the motion The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed.
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Page 25: Nightscope
Nightscope Spot Exposure Control The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Selection of a spot metering area enables more from 1/2 to 1/30 seconds. It enables recording precise exposure compensation. You can select with little light in dim locations. one of the three metering areas. After performing “To change to manual After performing “To change to manual recording mode”... -
Page 26: Playback
Video Playback Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock : Video mode button. : Still image mode Power off Playback Recording VIDEO 53/53 Index screen for videos Lock button Zoom Lever/Speaker Volume Control LIGHT/INFO To change the medium to be played back,... -
Page 27: Various Operations During Playback
Various Operations during Playback Slow motion playback While playback is paused To resume normal playback, press 49. Press and hold. Still playback (Pause) Backward Forward Playback zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. Search playback While playback is paused Backward Forward Pressing... -
Page 28: File Search Function
Video Playback (Continued) File Search Function Date Index Screen You can search the desired file by the recording One-touch operation enables you to switch the date. index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient file search. After displaying the date index screen in “To change the display”... -
Page 29: Event Screen
To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Event Screen Folder You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. If data cannot be recorded properly, the video pg. 17) After searching by the event, you files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. -
Page 30: Still Image
Still Image Playback Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button. : Video mode Power off : Still image mode Playback Recording Index screen for Lock button IMAGE 53/53 still image Zoom Lever LIGHT/INFO To change the medium to be played back,... -
Page 31: Slide Show
Slide Show Playback Zoom You can playback all the images stored in the You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. recording media automatically. During playback During playback During the slide show, pressing displays Full view of the image files in descending order, and pressing mark indicates the centre point of the displays files in ascending order. -
Page 32: Watching Images On Tv/Remote Control
Watching Images on TV/Remote Control Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder Make sure all units are turned off before connecting. Open the cover. Connect the cable so that the colours of the terminals and connectors match. (White: audio left, red: audio right, yellow: video) AV Connector AV Cable S Connector... -
Page 33: Playback Using The Remote Control
Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area Effective distance for indoor use: Remote Sensor Infrared Beam Transmitting Window ZOOM (T/W) Buttons NOTE: Zoom In/Out (... -
Page 34: Playback With Special Effects
Playback with Special Effects You can add the following two types of special Preparation: effects before playback. Set the power switch to Select the file type (video or still image) using Wipe or fader effects the MODE switch. Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images. - Page 35 [WIPE/FADER] Menus Details FADER-WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER-BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER-B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPE:CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
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Page 36: Managing Files
Managing Files You can directly manage recorded files in the Deleting Files camera. CAUTION: Deleting with the Button Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the Preparation: power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use Set the power switch to the provided AC adapter, as the data on the Select the file type (video or still image) using... -
Page 37: Viewing File Information
Deleting on Menu Screen Select [EXECUTE]. If [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3, Preparation: select [EXECUTE AND QUIT]. Set the power switch to Select the file type (video or still image) using Select the MODE switch. WIPE/FADER EFFECT NOTES: PROTECT Protected files cannot be deleted. -
Page 38: Protecting Files From Accidental Erasure
Managing Files (Continued) Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure Select [EXECUTE]. If [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3, Preparation: select [QUIT]. Set the power switch to Select the file type (video or still image) using Select the MODE switch. PLAYLIST WIPE/FADER EFFECT To release protection... -
Page 39: Formatting A Recording Medium
Formatting a Recording Medium To make it more difficult to recover the data You can format (initialise) the built-in hard disk on the hard disk (HDD) or SD cards. You have to format newly- Even if you format the hard disk or erase the purchased SD cards with this camera before data on the hard disk, sometimes the erased using them. -
Page 40: Cleaning Up A Recording Medium
Managing Files (Continued) Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Resetting the File Number Writing speed of recording media tends to By resetting the file number (name), a new become slow after long periods of repeated folder will be made. The new files you are going use. -
Page 41: Changing The Event Registration Of Video Files After Recording
Changing the Event Registration of EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS Video Files after Recording SAVE OPERATION CONTENT? SAVE AND QUIT Preparation: DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Select [SAVE AND QUIT]. Select BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE/DISPLAY CHANGE EVENT REG. -
Page 42: Playlists
Playlists What is a Playlist? Creating Playlists It is a list that enables you to organise recorded videos in order of preference. After performing “To display the playlist screen” ( pg. 42) To display the playlist screen Preparation: Select [NEW LIST]. Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Select... - Page 43 Displaying Files Select the insertion point. Details on how files are displayed in step 4 are Select EDIT described below. TOTAL 30h15m When selecting [IMPORT FROM EVENT] DVD1 or [IMPORT FROM DATE] To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6. All the files recorded on the same date are displayed as a single file.
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Page 44: Playing Back Playlists
Playlists (Continued) Playing Back Playlists Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete After performing “To display the playlist files in a created playlist. screen” ( pg. 42) Preparation: Perform “To display the playlist screen” Select [PLAYLIST CONTENTS]. pg. -
Page 45: Print Setting
Print Setting DPOF Print Setting Select [SELECT IMAGES]. DPOF TOTAL: 0 7/59 Select This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or for taking the Number of prints recording medium to a photo lab for printing. -
Page 46: Direct Printing With Pictbridge Printer
Print Setting (Continued) Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer Press to select menus and press to select settings. If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with the USB cable. DPOF setting can also be used. -
Page 47: Dubbing Video Files To Dvd Discs
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Preparation: Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing Set the power switch to OFF. (DVD Creation Function)* Connect the camera to a DVD burner * This function is not available for GZ-MG26AA with the USB cable provided with the and GZ-MG21AH. - Page 48 Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs (Continued) Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Select the desired disc number. Creation Function) (Continued) Select an item and display the DVD Creation List for the files to be If you select [ALL DISCS], all discs in the list are created.
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Page 49: Press
DVD Creation List Menu for Disc Playback DVD discs created with the camera can be Displaying Files for Dubbing played on compatible DVD players or other devices. Files for dubbing can be displayed in two ways An individual date or individual playlist becomes shown below. -
Page 50: Using A Vcr/Dvd Recorder For Dubbing
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs (Continued) Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing Preparation: Connect the camera to a VCR or DVD recorder. pg. 32) Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Start playback on the camera. To playback videos ( pg. -
Page 51: Copying/Moving Still Image Files
Copying/Moving Still Image Files Check which buttons to use in the illustration of Set the direction of copy/move. “Controls in this section” on page 47. (HDD ] SD or SD ] HDD) You can copy or move still image files between the HDD and SD card using the on-screen display. -
Page 52: Changing The Menu Settings
Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize Preparation: your camera. Select (recording) or (playback) using the power switch. Some menus can be used for both operation Select (video) or (still image) using the modes (recording/playback) and file types MODE switch. -
Page 53: Common Menus For All Modes
Common Menus for All Modes Settings ([ ] Factory-preset Menus Press 4 and then select sub menus. BASIC SETTING – PRESET EXECUTE: Performs this function. Returns all the camera settings [CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without – to their default values. executing reset. - Page 54 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Common Menus for All Modes (Continued) Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset Press 4 and then select sub menus. REC MEDIA SETTING – VIDEO MODE [HDD] / SD Enables you to set the recording medium for videos. IMAGE MODE [HDD] / SD Enables you to set the recording...
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Page 55: Video Recording Menus
Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset CLOCK ADJUST DATE / TIME Enables you to set the time. DATE DISPLAY ORDER DATE ORDER: Enables you to set the date and year.month.day / month.day.year / time display format. [day.month.year] – TIME: [24H] / 12H DISPLAY OFF: Turns off the on-screen display. -
Page 56: Video Playback Menus
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Video Playback Menus Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset CHANGE EVENT REG. BABY / BIRTHDAY / VACATION / HOLIDAY / Enables you to change the event SPORTS / GRADUATION / ANNIVERSARY / registration of recorded video files. DAUGHTER / SON / CONGRATULATIONS / NON SECTION PLAYLIST... -
Page 57: Still Image Recording Menus
Still Image Recording Menus Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD – Enables you to set the picture quality for still images. SELF-TIMER [OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC This is the timer function. It starts – recording when the set time elapses after the REC/SNAP button is pressed. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. right column) If the problem persists, please consult your RESET nearest JVC dealer. 2) If nothing happens, set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it. - Page 59 – life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your whitish. nearest JVC dealer. Coloured bright spots The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. – However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) appear on the LCD may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.
- Page 60 Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action Recording (Continued) The LCD monitor – Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. indications blink. Digital zoom does not Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.
- Page 61 Trouble Action Editing / Printing Files cannot be deleted. Remove protection from the files and delete them. When the image is This is not a malfunction. This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated. printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
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Page 62: Warning Indications
Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen. Indication Meaning Displays the remaining battery power. – (Battery indicator) Remaining power level High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator – blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. - Page 63 Indication Meaning NUMBER OF FOLDERS Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for – file copy/move operation. OVERFLOW MEMORY CARD ERROR! Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded SD card. Remove the card once and insert it again or REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE replace with another card.
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Page 64: Cleaning The Camera
Warning Indications (Continued) Indication Meaning RECORDING FAILURE Performance of recording medium is poor. Use the Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu. The writing speed of recording medium is slow, or the recording medium is corrupted. Use an SD card that is guaranteed to operate. -
Page 65: Cautions
... remove from charger or powered unit when not • Do not touch the metal parts. in use, as some machines use current even Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC shall when switched off. not be responsible for any lost data. (It is... - Page 66 Cautions (Continued) Recording Medium (Continued) Main Unit Do not strike or shake the hard disk. For safety, DO NOT When the camera is repaired or inspected, ... open the camera’s chassis. data may be erased, and the hard disk may be ...
- Page 67 When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by anything or put a sticker on either the front or your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently bring your camera together with the recording wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre medium.
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Page 68: Specifications
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, Storage temperature stereo –20°C to 50°C Pickup GZ-MG37AA/AG/AH/AS/GZ-MG27AH/ 1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD GZ-MG22AG/AS: Lens Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant F 2.0 to 4.5, f = 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, 32:1 power... - Page 69 The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality. Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) SD Card GZ-MG27AH Quality GZ-MG37AA/ GZ-MG26AA [ ] = Factory-preset 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB...
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Page 70: Indications On Lcd Monitor
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording Only 16:9 [0h56m] Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) 11:30 10. 11. 2006 Screen Size Indicator ( pg. 18) Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 55) Selected Operation Mode Indicator Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] pg. - Page 71 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 10. 11. 2006 11:30 Mode Indicator ( pg. 30) 10. 11. 2006 2006 Folder/File Number Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 31) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears Battery Indicator ( pg.
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Page 72: Terms
TERMS ............12 ..........23 AC Adapter Manual Exposure ............. 23 Manual Focus ..........22 ........25 Manual Recording Backlight Compensation ............22 ............12 MSET Menu Battery Pack ..........54 Brightness Control ............25 Nightscope ........69 ........56 Number of Storable Images Changing Event Registration ........