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- Page 1 GUIDEBOOK CAMCORDER GZ-MG620 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 6 and 7 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH...
- Page 2 To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION • 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. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten.
- Page 3 Date/Time Setting Select the city closest to the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camcorder turn on the camcorder Power button LCD monitor Select [ON] if daylight Select [YES] within saving time is effective 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor.
- Page 4 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...
- Page 5 Playing back Select playback mode The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired file Index screen Select (Touch OK) Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 24) To view files on TV (Z p. 31) ...
- Page 6 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 7 If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit Any commercial use without proper permission our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such information about the take-back of the product.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Accessories ..........10 Managing Files ........32 Attaching the Lens Cap ........ 11 Capturing a Still Image from a Video .... 32 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 11 Deleting Files ..........32 Protecting Files ..........34 Index ............12 Viewing File Information ....... - Page 9 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,...
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Page 10: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Accessories BN-VF808U AP-V20M AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable Lens Cap CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. -
Page 11: Attaching The Lens Cap
Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Place here during recording. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. -
Page 12: Index
Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 0 and 1 during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. - Page 13 Camcorder ! Power Button # DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15) $ Speaker % Zoom Lever (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control & SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) ( Touch Sensor ) OK Button * MENU Button + Mode Switch [ , UPLOAD Button (Z p.
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Page 14: Indications On Lcd Monitor
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 49) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator $ Counter (Z p. - Page 15 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when # Quick Review Indicator (Z p.
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Page 16: Necessary Settings Before Use
Necessary Settings before Use To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. -
Page 17: Language Setting
Select [CLOCK SETTING]. Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. 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 ... -
Page 18: Other Settings
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. -
Page 19: Using A Microsd Card
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 •... -
Page 20: Recording/Playback
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... -
Page 21: Still Image Recording
Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (still image) mode. recording mode. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image. To view the last recorded image ... -
Page 22: Zooming
Recording Files (Continued) Checking the Remaining Battery Zooming Power Preparation: • Select mode. mode: • Select the recording mode. Press INFO twice or INFO and then select Zoom out Zoom in mode: Press INFO. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. -
Page 23: Checking The Remaining Space On The Recording Media
Checking the Remaining Space on Registering Files to Events the Recording Media If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording, you can find the file Preparation: • easily at playback. Select mode. • Select the recording mode. Preparation: •... -
Page 24: Playing Back Files
Playing Back Files Video Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. (video) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page To delete a video ... -
Page 25: Still Image Playback
Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. (still image) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. To delete a still image ... -
Page 26: File Search Function
Playing Back Files (Continued) Date Index Screen File Search Function You can search the desired file by the Preparation: recording date. • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. Select Group Index Screen mode, go to step 3. In case of You can search the desired file by the group. -
Page 27: Playing Back Mpg Files
Event Screen Playing Back MPG Files You can search the desired file by the event MPG files (demonstration files, etc.) are stored that you registered the file to when recording. in the EXTMOV folder. (Z p. 23) After searching by the event, you can Follow the procedure below to play back the search by the recording date to narrow down MPG files in the EXTMOV folder. -
Page 28: Manual Recording
Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the Manual Setting in Menu focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. In the manual recording mode: Changing to Manual Recording Mode Touch MENU. Preparation: Select [MANUAL SETTING]. • Select mode. • Select the recording mode. - Page 29 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function. NIGHT: Records with more sensitivity in dim locations by adjusting the shutter speed automatically. TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. SCENE SELECT 6 PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is accentuated Adjusts the exposure and by blurring the background.
- Page 30 Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset @ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MANUAL: MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills Adjusts the white balance to the screen.
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Page 31: Using With Tv
USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with Playback Operation high-definition or PAL-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a After the connection with TV is completed different standard. Turn on the camcorder and the TV. -
Page 32: Editing
EDITING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting Files Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning • Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete off the power) while accessing files. Also, them, release the protection first. •... - Page 33 Deleting Selected Files Deleting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 32) After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 32) Select [FILE SELECT]. Select [DELETE ALL]. Select the desired file and select Select [YES]. • mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step.
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Page 34: Protecting Files
Managing Files (Continued) Protecting Selected Files Protecting Files After performing steps 1-3 Preparation: • Select mode. Select [FILE SELECT]. • Select the playback mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Select the desired file and select Select [PROTECT/CANCEL]. • (protection) mark appears on the file. -
Page 35: Viewing File Information
Protecting All Files Viewing File Information After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 34) Preparation: mode: Select [PROTECT ALL]. Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. mode: Play back the still image. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. Press INFO. -
Page 36: Changing The Event Registration
Managing Files (Continued) Select a new event. Changing the Event Registration To cancel the event registration, select Preparation: [CANCEL]. • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Changing the Event of the Selected Files After performing steps 1-3 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE]. -
Page 37: Trimming Files
Select [SET] at the end point. Trimming Files It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed. You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file. Preparation: • Select mode. -
Page 38: Playlists
Playlists It is a list that enables you to organize Select the file to add to playlist. recorded videos in order of preference. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. To preview scenes, select the file and Creating Playlists select [CHECK]. -
Page 39: Playing Back Playlists
Creating Playlists Including Picture Playing Back Playlists Titles You can easily create a playlist including a Touch MENU. picture title. Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST]. Press TITLE. Select the playlist. Select the desired picture title. You can check the picture title in full-screen To stop playback ... -
Page 40: Other Operations Of Playlists
Playlists (Continued) Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist. Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 38) Select [EDIT]. Select the playlist you want to edit. To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8. -
Page 41: Copying
COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Copying/Moving Files The Camcorder You can copy files between You can copy or move files between the HDD the HDD and microSD card and microSD card. with this camcorder alone. mode mode Preparation: You can copy files from the... - Page 42 Copying Files (Continued) Select the direction. & & ([HDD SD] or [SD HDD]) Select the desired menu. • [COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]: Select this to transfer all files in the recording medium. When the size of all files in the HDD is larger than the free space of the microSD card, only the files that can be contained in the free space will be copied.
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Page 43: Creating A Dvd Using A Pc
Preparation: Creating a DVD using a PC Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box You can copy the data from the camcorder and appears. create a DVD using a PC. Click [Easy Installation]. Installing the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista... - Page 44 Copying Files (Continued) Making Backup on the PC Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next]. Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.
- Page 45 Making User Lists to Arrange the Double-click the recording date. Files You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC. The files recorded on the day are displayed.
- Page 46 Copying Files (Continued) Copying Files to a DVD Input the disc name, select the top menu style and click [Next]. Preparation: Use a recordable DVD disc. (It is recommended to use a DVD-R disc.) Select the user list and click [Create Disc].
- Page 47 Use of this software is authorized 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.
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Page 48: Dubbing Files To A Vcr/Dvd Recorder
Copying Files (Continued) Open the LCD monitor to turn on the Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder camcorder. Preparation: • Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX Create a playlist. • input mode. Turn off all units. Check that the images from the camcorder To connect using the AV connectors ... -
Page 49: Using With A Portable Media Player
Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode Changing the Export Setting You can easily transfer videos recorded in You can set the recorded videos to the export export mode to iTunes . All the files with the setting. -
Page 50: Transferring The Files To Pc
Using with a Portable Media Player (Continued) Transferring the Files to PC Preparation: Install iTunes on a PC. ® http://www.apple.com/itunes/ Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. -
Page 51: Uploading Files To Websites
Uploading Files to Websites Turning on the Upload Mode Upload Trimming You can upload the file to video sharing You can select the necessary part of the websites (YouTube ) quickly after recording. video and save it as a new video file ready for uploading. -
Page 52: Uploading Files
Uploading Files to Websites (Continued) Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE]. Uploading Files For details on uploading files, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD- ROM. Connect the camcorder to the PC To set the start/end point again, select with the USB cable. -
Page 53: Further Information
FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings Touch MENU. To return to the previous screen Select @. Select the desired menu. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Select the desired setting. Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset See page 28. (In the manual recording mode only) MANUAL SETTING See page 23. - Page 54 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset VIDEO QUALITY [ULTRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY Sets the video quality. IMAGE QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Sets the image quality. 35X/OPTICAL / [70X/DIGITAL] / 800X/DIGITAL NOTE ZOOM Optical zoom is used up to [35X/OPTICAL].
- Page 55 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. DISPLAY SETTINGS [ENGLISH] LANGUAGE See page 17. Sets the display language. CLOCK ADJUST See page 16. Sets the time. DATE STYLE: DATE DISPLAY STYLE month.day.year / year.month.day / [day.month.year] Sets the date and time display TIME: format.
- Page 56 Updates and improves the system NOTE software. Information about obtaining system update will be made available on the JVC’s web site. FACTORY PRESET YES: Performs this function. Returns all the camcorder settings to [NO]: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.
- Page 57 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. CONNECTION SETTINGS DISPLAY ON TV [OFF]: Does not display on TV. Displays camcorder’s on-screen ON: Displays on TV. display on a TV screen. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the 4:3 / [16:9] screen of the connected television when outputting videos from the AV...
- Page 58 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. MEDIA SETTINGS REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE [HDD] / SD Sets the recording medium for still images. REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO [HDD] / SD Sets the recording medium for video.
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Page 59: Troubleshooting
If the solutions indicated in the malfunctions. chart do not solve the problem, consult your • The camcorder heats up when it is used for a nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for long time. instructions. • The battery heats up during charging. - Page 60 Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action • Recording cannot be Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode ( performed. • If the camcorder temperature increases, REC flashes in the LCD monitor and recording stops automatically to protect the HDD. Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and start recording again. •...
- Page 61 Trouble Action • Sound or video are Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section interrupted. between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. • Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be Cannot find a recorded played back.) video.
- Page 62 If a malfunction occurs in the HDD ! P erform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally ...
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Page 63: Warning Indications
Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the SET DATE/TIME! clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. COMMUNICATING ERROR • CANNOT USE IN Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [HDD]. - Page 64 Warning Indications (Continued) Indication Action • VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS Select [OK] to restore. DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK, RECOVER? • Use files recorded with the camcorder. (Files recorded with other UNSUPPORTED FILE! device may not be played back.) •...
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Page 65: Cleaning
Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe again with a dry cloth. -
Page 66: Specifications
Specifications General AC Adapter Power supply Power requirement DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Output § Power consumption DC 11 V , 1 A Approx. - Page 67 h: hour/m: minute Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium microSD Card Quality 60 GB 4 GB 8 GB ULTRA FINE 14 h 20 m 57 m 1 h 54 m FINE 21 h 20 m 1 h 25 m 2 h 50 m NORMAL 28 h 10 m...
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Page 68: Cautions
Cautions Battery Pack Recording Medium • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery pack is Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your a lithium-ion battery. Before recorded data. using the supplied battery • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or pack or an optional battery subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Page 69 Avoid using the unit of Japan, Limited is: ... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near Postfach 10 05 04 a cooking stove.
- Page 70 JVC Software License Agreement 4 LIMITED WARRANTY JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT JVC warrants that any media in which the IMPORTANT Program is embodied are free from any TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE defects in materials and workmanship TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE...
- Page 71 CAUTION: Agreement without giving any notice to You. • Operate this equipment according to the In this event, JVC may claim against You for operating procedures described in this any damages caused by Your breach. Should manual. this Agreement be terminated, You must •...
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Page 72: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ............16 Manual Recording ..........28 Adjust Brightness ..........29 Menu Settings ...........53 Auto Power Off ..........55 microSD Card ............19 AV Connection ..........31, 48 Monitor Backlight ..........55 Monitor Bright ............55 Backlight Compensation ........28 Moving Files ............41 Battery Pack ..........16, 68 Number of Images ..........67 CD-ROM ............10, 43 Clock Adjust ............16...