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INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG730
GZ-MG530
E/EK
E
LYT1862-001B
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.
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  • Page 1 LYT1862-001B INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG730 E/EK GZ-MG530 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.

  • Page 2: Playing Back

    CAUTION • Charge the battery pack before use. (p. 14) • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. BATT. Video recording...

  • Page 3: To Start Recording

    CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your finger nail or with gloves on. Open the LCD monitor When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, select [YES] within The camera turns on automatically. 10 seconds Set the date and time (p.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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 fire 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 5 If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock; our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain • NEVER guess or take chances with electrical information about the take-back of the product.
  • Page 6 How to Select an Item Using the NOTE The cursor moves from 1 to 9 on the index Touch Sensor screen when you slide your finger on the An example screen in English is used for the touch sensor. guidance below. Selecting an item from the menu list (on the menu screen) MENU...
  • Page 7 JVC will not be responsible for any lost is set to [ON] by default data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other To deactivate the demonstration mode, recording media for storage.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED PC OPERATION Accessories ..........9 File Backup on a Windows PC ... 23 ® How to Use the Everio Dock ......9 System Requirements ......... 23 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Software Installation ........24 and DC cord ..........

  • Page 9: Accessories

    For the connection using the S-Video jack and DV jack, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable are needed. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera. The core filter reduces interference.

  • Page 10: 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 6, 7, 8 and : during shooting.
  • Page 11 Camera Remote Control ! Touch Sensor (p. 6) Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons $ Menu Button [MENU] (Zoom in/out during playback.) % Power Button [POWER] S Up Button (You can turn off the camera by pressing Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (p.

  • Page 12: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [ 5 h 5 6 m ] 0 : 0 4 : 0 1 1/4000 ± 0 200X F5.6 ! Mode Indicator # ND Filter Indicator 2 0 .
  • Page 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 9 : 5 5 : 0 1 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 2 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 8 12:13 2 0 . 0 4 . 2 0 0 8 12:13 ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator...

  • Page 14: Necessary Settings Before Use

    Necessary Settings before Use To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then remove the battery pack. To check the remaining battery power Close the LCD monitor to turn off the See page 15. camera.

  • Page 15: Other Settings

    • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. To Reinsert the Battery In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Pull out the battery holder by pressing the • The recordable time display should only be lock tab.

  • Page 16: Recording

    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. [ 5 h 5 6 m ] Approximate remaining time for recording appears.

  • Page 17: Still Image Recording

    Still Image Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. Slide the mode switch to select Press the SELECT PLAY/REC (still image) mode. button to select recording mode. Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway. FINE indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused.

  • Page 18: Playing Back Files

    Playing Back Files Select the desired file. Video/Still Image Playback VIDEO PLAYBACK Slide the mode switch to select (video) or (still image) mode. To watch on TV See page 19. Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button To check the file information Press the INFO button when playback is to select playback mode.

  • Page 19: Watching Images On Tv

    Watching Images on TV Preparation: • Turn off all units. AV Jack DC Jack AV Cable AV Input Jack To AC Outlet AC Adapter NOTES • You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors. The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher playback quality. (p. 9) When other devices such as a DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock, turn the power of these devices off.

  • Page 20: Managing Files

    EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting/Protecting the Currently Do not remove the recording medium or Displayed File perform any other operation (such as turning After performing steps 1-2 off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be Select [CURRENT].
  • Page 21 Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when performing [DELETE]) or [YES] (when performing [PROTECT]). DELETE? EXECUTE AND QUIT QUIT RETURN Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (p. 20) Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL]. When [DELETE ALL?] or [PROTECT ALL?] appears, select [YES]. DELETE ALL? (EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE) To quit the screen...

  • Page 22: Copying Files

    COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Connection with a DVD Burner The Camera Preparation: You can copy video/still Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. images from HDD onto microSD card or from microSD card to HDD with DVD Burner USB Jack this camera alone.

  • Page 23: Pc Operation

    PC OPERATION File Backup on a Windows ® Install the software that came with the camera For the compatible DVD burners, refer to to your PC. CyberLink web site: You can back up your files on your PC with a http://www.cyberlink.com/english/products/ simple one-touch operation, edit your files on powerproducer/3/comp_dvd_drives.jsp...

  • Page 24: Software Installation

    (Continued) You can find the latest information on the Software Installation provided software program at CyberLink’s world wide web server at http://www2.cli. Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE co.jp/products/ne/ AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction before you install software. Preparation: The following software is included in the CD- Quit any other software you are using.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Camera To The Pc

    Select the desired language and Connecting the Camera to the PC click [OK]. Preparation: Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. USB Jack Click [Yes]. The software installation starts. USB Cable To AC Outlet Click [Finish]. USB Port When installation is completed NOTES •...

  • Page 26: File Backup On The Pc

    File Backup on a Windows ® (Continued) When you have finished operation Open the LCD monitor to turn on the Always follow the procedures below when camera. disconnecting the camera, or turning off the power of the camera/PC. On the camera, press the DIRECT Failing to do so may cause damage to the BACK UP button.

  • Page 27: File Backup On The Pc Without Using Software

    Click [EVERIO_HDD] or Select the folder you want to back [EVERIO_SD]. up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step 1. When the progress bar disappears, the • process is complete. SD_VIDEO: Folder that contains video files. If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag &...

  • Page 28: Other Windows ® Pc Operations

    Other Windows PC Operations ® Digital Photo Navigator 1.5 Getting More Use of the Software The User’s Guide is included on the CD-ROM For more information on operations of the in PDF format. software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides.

  • Page 29: Folder Structure And Extensions

    Folder Structure and Extensions Recording medium X = number [DCIM] Contains the still image folders. [XXXJVCSO] [PIC_XXXX.JPG] Still image file [PIC_XXXX.JPG] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] Contains the video file folders. [SD_VIDEO] Management information* for the media as a [MGR_INFO] whole [PRGXXX] Management information* [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] Video file...

  • Page 30: File Backup On A Macintosh

    File Backup on a Macintosh ® NOTES You can back up camera files onto your • Never disconnect the USB cable while the computer. access lamp on the camera lights or blinks. • Do not turn off the camera when the USB System Requirements cable is connected, to prevent malfunctions of the PC.

  • Page 31: File Backup On The Macintosh

    • DCIM: File Backup on the Macintosh Folder that contains still image files. If you want to back up files individually, Preparation: open this folder, and drag & drop files Connect the camera to the computer with the such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one. USB cable.

  • Page 32: Customer Support Information

    Contact us for Information on the Provided Software Use of this software is authorised according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.

  • Page 33: Further Information

    (Z below) • If the problem persists, please consult your The following phenomena are not nearest JVC dealer. malfunctions. To reset the camera • The camera heats up when it is used for a 1) Close the LCD monitor to turn off the long time.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]. – The focus is not • Clean the lens and check the focus again. adjusted automatically. • The continuous shooting speed will drop after repeated – The continuous continuous shots, depending on the recording media, or shooting speed is slow.

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Specifications

    DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Signal format Power consumption PAL standard [GZ-MG730] Recording mode (video) Approx. 3.7 W* ULTRA FINE: [GZ-MG530] 720 x 576 pixels, �.5 Mbps (VBR) Approx.
  • Page 38 4 GB Quality ULTRA FINE FINE �5 NORMAL �50 ECONOMY 2250 29� [GZ-MG730] Approximate number of storable images (for still image) Recording medium microSD Card 30 GB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Image size/Quality 3072 x 2304 / FINE...
  • Page 39 �45 1700 3425 6910 9999 Required charging/recording time (approx.) Battery pack Charging time Recording time GZ-MG730 GZ-MG530 BN-VF�0�U 1 hr. 30 min. (Provided) 1 hr. 15 min.* 1 hr. 20 min.* BN-VF�15U 2 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 40 min.* 2 hr.

  • Page 40: Cautions

    Cautions camera, only the file administration information Battery Packs is changed. The data is not completely erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely Terminals The supplied battery pack is erase all of the data, we recommend either a lithium-ion battery.
  • Page 41 Japan, Limited is: ... leave the battery pack attached when the JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH camera is not in use. Company name changed in: ... place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
  • Page 42 MEMO...

  • Page 44: Terms

    Terms AC Adapter ............14 Macintosh ............30 Battery Pack ........14, 15, 40 Power-Linked Operation ........10 Protecting Files ..........20 Clock Adjust ............. 14 Copying (Moving) Still Images ....23, 30 Recordable Time/Number of Images ....3� Copying Video Files ........23, 30 Recording Medium ..........

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