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INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG255UB
GZ-MG130UB
The camera illustrations appearing in this
instruction manual are of the GZ-MG130.
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.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the camera)
below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG255UB GZ-MG130UB 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. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No.
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on CAUTION a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ″ DO NOT OPEN all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only. 1. Read these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission 2. Keep these instructions. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 3. Heed all warnings. as a show, performance or exhibition for personal 4.
  • Page 4 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)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Index ............

  • Page 6: Accessories

    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 Center 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.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    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.

  • Page 8: 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 9 0 Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON, Camera MODE] ( pg. 12) 1 Lock Button ( pg. 12) ! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 26)/ 2 Grip Strap ( pg. 14) Remaining Space Button/Data Battery 3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector Button [ 0 ...

  • Page 10: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    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.
  • Page 11 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback X - 6 0 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 9 : 5 5 : 0 1 4 : 5 5 4 : 5 5 J A N . 2 0 . 2 0 0 7 J A N .

  • Page 12: Necessary Settings Before Use

    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 To AC Outlet Set Lever Power/Mode Switch (110V to 240V) Be sure to confi...

  • Page 13: Language Setting

    8 To detach the battery pack Select the desired language. step 2), then Slide and hold BATT. ( Select remove the battery pack. 8 To check the remaining battery power See page 14. NOTES 8 To return to the previous screen •...

  • Page 14: Other Settings

    Switch NOTES • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC Grip Adjustment dealer. • The recordable time display should only be Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

  • Page 15: When Using An Sd Card

    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 •...

  • Page 16: Recording

    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. The switch returns to [ 5 h 5 6 m ] SELECT 16:9 MODE...

  • Page 17: Still Image Recording

    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 The switch returns PLAY/REC MODE to the original...

  • Page 18: Zooming

    Recording Files (Continued) LED Light Zoom Lever Preparation: PLAY/REC • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to Button select mode. INDEX • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Each time you move the set lever to ¢, setting changes. The light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions.

  • Page 19: Registering Files To Events

    NOTE Registering Files to Events Once you select to register a fi le to a certain – mode only event, the setting will remain even if you turn the power off. Unless you change the setting, If you select an event to register the fi le to you will register a fi...

  • Page 20: Manual Recording

    Manual Recording Program AE Set Lever PLAY/REC Button You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( left column) FUNCTION Power/Mode...

  • Page 21: Nightalive

    Nightalive Spot Exposure Control The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Use this function when backlight from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables compensation does not work well, or to adjust recording with low light levels in dim locations. the brightness in the desired spot. After performing “To Change to Manual After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode”...

  • Page 22: Manual Setting In Function Menu

    Manual Recording (Continued) Select the desired setting. Manual Setting in Function Menu Select ADJUST BRIGHTNESS You can use manual recording functions AUTO easily by selecting items in the function menus. After performing “To Change to Manual Depending on the kind of settings you Recording Mode”...
  • Page 23 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [AUTO] : The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. 1/2 to 1/4000 (For mode) / SHUTTER SPEED 1/2 to 1/500 (For mode): A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Move the fast-moving subject, and set lever to ¡...

  • Page 24: Playback

    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.

  • Page 25: Still Image Playback

    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.

  • Page 26: File Search Function

    Playing Back Files (Continued) Select the recording date. Select JAN 07 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 –...

  • Page 27: To Play Back Demonstration Files

    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 JAN 25 2007 JAN 22 2007...

  • Page 28: Playback With Special Effects

    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.

  • Page 29: Watching Images On Tv

    Watching Images on TV Preparation: • Make sure that [ANALOG INPUT] is set to [OFF]. (Factory-preset = [OFF]) ( pg. 49) • Turn off all units. AV Connector AV Cable AV Input Connector AC Adapter DC Connector To AC Outlet NOTES •...

  • Page 30: Managing Files

    Managing Files Preparation: Zoom Lever Set 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...
  • Page 31 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...

  • Page 32: Viewing File Information

    Managing Files (Continued) Changing the Event Registration of Viewing File Information Video Files after Recording Preparation: – mode only • mode: Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the fi le on the index Preparation: screen. • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to •...

  • Page 33: Partial Delete (Edited Copy)

    Set the point at which you want to FUNCTION EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS divide the fi le. DO YOU WANT TO SAVE? SAVE AND QUIT DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL COPY 1st SECTION COPY 2nd SECTION SELECT CANCEL 00 : 24 : 18 Select [SAVE AND QUIT].

  • Page 34: Playlists

    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...

  • Page 35: Playing Back Playlists

    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 •...

  • Page 36: Other Operations Of Playlists

    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.

  • Page 37: Print Setting

    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.

  • Page 38: Direct Printing With Pictbridge Printer

    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].
  • Page 39 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.

  • Page 40: Copying Files

    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.
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Using A Vcr/Dvd Recorder To Dub Files From The Camera

    Copying Files (Continued) NOTE Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub To make the fi le to record only the date Files from the Camera information among the display indications, set [DISPLAY] to [OFF], [DISPLAY ON TV] Preparation: to [ON], and [DATE/TIME] to [ON] or [AUTO]. •...

  • Page 45: Copying/Moving Still Image Files

    • If the videos you want to record contain both 16:9 and 4:3 screen size, recording stops where the aspect ratio switches. To record such videos, you need to perform recording operation at every switching point. Set the fi le unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to Copying/Moving Still Image Files copy/move.

  • Page 46: Changing The Menu Settings

    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 REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO SCENE COUNTER Select GENERAL QUALITY ZOOM SELECT QUIT SELECT QUIT VIDEO...
  • Page 47 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Disables the function. [ON] : Activates the function. NOTES   q • Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake Compensates for hand shake. is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions. •...
  • Page 48 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset GAIN UP OFF : Disables the function. Makes the subject appear bright [ON] : Activates the function. automatically when you record in dark places. However, the overall color tones appear grayish. [OFF] : Disables the function.
  • Page 49 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. [OFF] : Switches to output. $ ANALOG INPUT ON : Switches to input.
  • Page 50 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 pack.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    ( 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.
  • Page 52 – 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 Colored bright spots or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 53 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.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Cleaning

    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 –...
  • Page 56 Specifi cations (Continued) Pickup 8 For still image Format 1/3.9 ″ (2,180,000 pixels) CCD JPEG Image size 1/6 ″ (680,000 pixels) CCD Lens 6 modes (1632 x 1224 / 1280 x 960 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 / 1632 x 912 / F 1.2 to 2.0, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power 1280 x 720) zoom lens...
  • Page 57 Dimensions (W x H x D) Remote Control 42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm (1-11/16 ″ x 5/8 ″ x 3-5/8 ″ ) Power supply Weight DC 3 V Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs) Battery life (incl. battery) Approx.

  • Page 58: Cautions

    “Siemens Plug”, as shown. the battery or AC adapter during shooting, For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest playback, or when otherwise accessing the JVC dealer. recording medium. Plug Adapter • Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic fi...
  • Page 59 ... in places where humidity is extremely low Changes or modifi cations not approved (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). by JVC could void the user’s authority to ... in direct sunlight. operate the equipment. This equipment has ... in a closed car in summer.

  • Page 60: Terms

    Terms AC Adapter ..........12, 58 Manual Recording ........... 20 Adjust Brightness ..........22 Menu Settings ..........46 Analog Input ............ 49 Nightalive ............21 Aperture Priority ..........23 On-Screen Display .......... 49 Auto Power Off ..........50 Operation Sound ..........48 Backlight Compensation ........

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