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INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG364
GZ-MG344
GZ-MG334
E/EK
E/EK
E/EK
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 INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG364 E/EK GZ-MG344 E/EK GZ-MG334 E/EK 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 Easy Start Guide Preparation Attach the battery Open the lens Open the LCD monitor pack cover The camera turns on automatically. Charge the Battery Pack. pg. 14) BATT. Video recording Select (video) mode Select recording (REC) mode [ 5 h 5 6 m ] SELECT PLAY/REC Playing back...
  • Page 3 CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your fi nger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your fi nger nail or with gloves on. When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears, Set the date and time select [YES] within 10 seconds pg.
  • Page 4 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 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 fi nger on the An example screen in English is used for the touch sensor. guidance below.
  • Page 7 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. 22) Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED PC OPERATION ® Accessories ..........9 File Backup on a Windows PC ... 23 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable System Requirements ......... 23 and DC cord ..........9 Software Installation ........24 Index ............10 Connecting the Camera to the PC ....

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Power Code Battery Pack AP-V14E/17E (for AP-V14E only) BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM pg. 22, 25 and 30) pg. 15) pg. 24, 28) Core Filter (x2) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable and DC cord Connect the end of the cable with the core fi...

  • 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 4, 5, 7 and 9 during shooting.
  • Page 11 Camera ! Touch Sensor ( pg. 6) # OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] ( pg. 13) $ Menu Button [MENU] % Power Switch [POWER] (You can turn off the camera by pressing and holding this button.) & Speaker ( Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] ( pg.

  • 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 1/250 ! Mode Indicator # Counter 2 0 . 01. 2 0 0 7 16:55 $ Picture Quality: (ULTRA FINE), ! Selected Operation Mode Indicator...
  • Page 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 9 : 5 5 : 0 1 X - 6 0 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 2 0 . 01. 2 0 0 7 16:55 2 0 . 01. 2 0 0 7 16:55 ! Mode Indicator ( pg.

  • Page 14: Necessary Settings Before Use

    Necessary Settings before Use NOTES Charging the Battery Pack • You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter. • Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter Close the LCD monitor to turn off the plug and cable. This may damage the AC camera.

  • Page 15: Other Settings

    NOTES • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute...

  • 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. SELECT PLAY/REC 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. SELECT PLAY/REC 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 fi le. Video/Still Image Playback VIDEO PLAYBACK Slide the mode switch to select (video) or (still image) mode. To watch on TV See page 19. To check the fi le information Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button 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 To AC Outlet AV Input Jack AC Adapter 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 20: Editing/Copying

    EDITING/COPYING 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 fi les. 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 ( pg. 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 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 To AC Outlet microSD card to HDD with AC Adapter this camera alone.

  • Page 23: File Backup On A Windows ® Pc

    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 fi les on your PC with a http://www.cyberlink.com/english/products/ simple one-touch operation, edit your fi...

  • Page 24: Software Installation

    (Continued) You can fi nd 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 LICENCE 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. Click [Yes]. DC Jack The software installation starts. USB Jack USB Cable AC Adapter To AC Outlet Click [Finish].

  • Page 26: File Backup On The Pc

    ® File Backup on a Windows (Continued) When you have fi nished 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 [EVERIO_ Select the folder you want to back 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 fi les. If you want to back up fi...

  • 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 X = number Recording medium [DCIM] Contains the still image folders. [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [SD_VIDEO] Contains the video fi le folders. Management information* for the media as a [MGR_INFO] whole [PRGXXX] Management information* [PRGXXX.PGI] Video fi le [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] Management information* for the video fi...

  • Page 30: File Backup On A Macintosh

    ® File Backup on a Macintosh • You can back up camera fi les onto your When you copy fi les from the computer to computer. the recording medium on the camera, do not include any other fi les than those recorded with the camera.

  • Page 31: File Backup On The Macintosh

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

  • Page 32: Customer Support Information

    Contact us for Information on the Provided Software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence. When contacting the nearest JVC offi ce 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

    ( 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: Cleaning

    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: 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 36: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations For video/Audio Camera Format SD-VIDEO 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. 2.7 W* Recording mode (video) * When the LED light is off and the monitor ULTRA FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR)
  • Page 37 Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) Recording medium microSD Card Quality 30 GB* 40 GB* 60 GB* 4 GB ULTRA FINE FINE 1280 NORMAL 1130 1700 ECONOMY 2250 3000 4500 GZ-MG334 * GZ-MG344 * GZ-MG364 Approximate number of storable images (for still image) Recording medium microSD Card 30 GB*...

  • Page 38: 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 39 Japan Limited is: ... leave the battery pack attached when the JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH camera is not in use. Postfach 10 05 52 ... place naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

  • Page 40: Terms

    Terms AC Adapter ............14 Macintosh .............. 30 Battery Pack ..........14, 15, 38 Power-Linked Operation ........10 Protecting Files ............20 Clock Adjust ............14 Copying (Moving) Still Images ......23, 30 Recordable Time/Number of Images ..... 37 Copying Video Files ......... 23, 30 Recording Medium ..........

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