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INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG575E/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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING/PRINTING Accessories ..........6 Managing Files ........30 How to Use the Everio Dock ......6 Deleting/Protecting Files ......30 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......7 Viewing File Information ......32 Preparing the Remote Control ....... 7 Changing the Event Registration of Video Index ............
For the connection using the S connector and DV Connector, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable are needed. To purchase these cables, 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 fi lter to the camera.
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.
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 5, 6, 8 and < during shooting.
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2 Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON, Camera MODE] ( pg. 12) 3 Lock Button ( pg. 12) ! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 26)/ 4 Flash ( pg. 18) Remaining Space Button/Data Battery 5 Camera Sensor Button [ 0 / 1 ] ( pg.
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 F 5 . 6 1/250 ! Mode Indicator ( pg.
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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 .
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 Set Lever Power/Mode Switch To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) Be sure to confi...
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...
Switch NOTES • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Grip Adjustment • The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
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 •...
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. [ 5 h 5 6 m ] SELECT 16:9 The switch returns to MODE PLAY/REC the original position...
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 PLAY/REC The switch returns MODE to the original position when it is...
Recording Files (Continued) LED Light – ! mode only Zoom Lever Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. INDEX • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Each time you move the set lever to ¤, setting changes.
Registering Files to Events ND Filter – mode only – mode only The amount of light that enters the lens is reduced by the fi lter. Therefore, the aperture If you select an event to register the fi le to before value can be raised or shutter speed lowered, starting recording, the fi...
Manual Recording 8 Items for program AE setting Set Lever Program AE Dial • TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural. • 6 PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background. • SPORTS : Records fast moving subjects clearly. •...
Aperture Priority Setting Manual Focus You can add a blurring effect to the Preparation: background by setting the aperture value Set the program AE dial to (manual (F-number). recording mode). Set the program AE dial to “A”. 16:9 J A N . 2 F 3 .
Manual Recording (Continued) Backlight Compensation Manual Setting in Function Menu Backlight compensation brightens the subject You can use manual recording functions by increasing the exposure. easily by selecting items in the function menus. Preparation: Set the program AE dial to (manual Preparation: recording mode).
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset mode [AUTO] : The brightness is adjusted automatically. –6 to +6 : Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value. mode [±0] : The brightness is not adjusted.
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.
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.
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 –...
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...
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.
Watching Images on TV Preparation: Turn off all units. AV Connector AV Cable AV Input Connector AC Adapter DC Connector To AC Outlet NOTES • You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors. The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher quality playback. ( pg.
Managing Files Preparation: Set Lever Zoom 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...
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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...
Managing Files (Continued) • A larger number of pixels in the centre Viewing File Information position indicates correct exposure and well- balanced brightness. Preparation: • mode: Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the fi le on the index screen. • mode: Play back the still image. Alternatively, select the fi...
Select a new event to register the fi le to. DELETE FUNCTION PROTECT EDITED COPY • To move to the next page, select [NEXT CHANGE EVENT REG. EFFECT WIPE/FADER PAGE]. PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST • To cancel the event registration, select PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE [NON SECTION].
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...
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 •...
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.
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.
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].
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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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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) •...
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.
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 SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL Select GENERAL QUALITY ZOOM SELECT QUIT SELECT QUIT VIDEO SCENE COUNTER...
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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. •...
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 2 GAIN You can set the ISO setting to [AUTO] / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 increase the sensitivity in dark conditions. [OFF] : Disables the function. ON : Activates the function.
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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.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Disables the function. ( AUTO POWER OFF [ON] : Activates the function. If the camera is not operated for To turn the camera on again, set the power/mode 5 minutes while the power is on, switch to OFF, then to ON when using the battery it turns itself off automatically to...
( 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.
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– 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.
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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.
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.
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 –...
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.
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Dimensions (W x H x D) Remote Control 42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm Weight Power supply Approx. 30 g DC 3 V (incl. battery) Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of Design and specifi cations subject to change use) without notice.
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.
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