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JVC GZ-MG57US Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG57U
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set "DEMO
MODE" to "OFF". (
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.
pg. 55)
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
EDITING/PRINTING
DUBBING
MENU SETTINGS
FURTHER
INFORMATION
For Customer Use:
Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the camera) below.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LYT1639-001A
ENGLISH
8
18
22
28
32
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60
EN

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED INSTRUCTIONS RECORDING HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG57U PLAYBACK EDITING/PRINTING DUBBING MENU SETTINGS FURTHER INFORMATION To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO For Customer Use: MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 55) Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No.

  • Page 2: Major Features

    Major Features The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and still images in massive quantities. To record videos ( pg. 18) To playback videos ( pg. 28) To record still images ( pg.
  • Page 3 When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your data to check that the video and sound have been dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your recorded correctly. camera together with the SD card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or CAUTION on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/ DO NOT OPEN 16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camera is intended for 1. Read these instructions. private consumer use only. 2. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record 3. Heed all warnings. an event such as a show, performance or 4.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories ............8 Video Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......9 Video Playback ..........28 Attaching the Lens Cap ........9 Attaching the Core Filter .........9 Various Operations during Playback .... 29 Index ..............10 File Search Function ........30 Date Index Screen ........30 Indications on LCD Monitor .......12 Event Screen ..........
  • Page 7 Video Regarding This Manual Playlists ............44 Button operations Creating Playlists ..........44 Button operations are illustrated as shown Playing Back Playlists ........46 below. Other Operations of Playlists ......46 ex.) Still image Print Setting ...........47 Regarding the control lever ( pg. 11) DPOF Print Setting ........47 There are two kinds of operation using the Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ...48...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable USB Cable AP-V14U BN-VF707U SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) Shoulder Strap Lens Cap ( pg. 9) CD-ROM Remote Control Unit pg. 9) RM-V750U ( pg. 35) Lithium Battery Core Filter ( pg. 9) CR2025 (for remote control unit) Pre-installed in the...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use eyelet and reattach the pad. eyelet. the strap guide to fix it in place. Strap Guide Buckle Eyelet...

  • Page 10: Index

    Index How to open the LCD monitor Push and open the LCD monitor fully. The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to , you can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor.
  • Page 11 Controls Indicators Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] Power Switch [OFF, pg. 14) pg. 14) Lock Button ( pg. 14) Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks Zoom Lever [W pg. 20) when you access files. Do not turn off the Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] ( pg.

  • Page 12: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording Only 16:9 [0h56m] Mode Indicator ( pg. 18) 11:30AM NOV.10. 2006 Screen Size Indicator ( pg. 20) Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 57) Selected Operation Mode Indicator Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] pg.
  • Page 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 11:30AM NOV.10.2006 2006 11:30AM Mode Indicator ( pg. 32) NOV.10.2006 2006 Folder/File Number Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 33) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears Battery Indicator ( pg.

  • Page 14: Necessary Settings Before Use

    Necessary Settings before Use Be sure to configure the following three settings Charge the battery pack by before use. connecting to the AC adapter. Power Related Preparations Open the cover. (Using the Battery Pack) Set the power switch to OFF. Connector Slide while pressing down the lock button.

  • Page 15: Language Setting

    Language Setting Date/Time Setting The language on the display can be changed. The recording start date/time is recorded on the pg. 56) video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO. ( pg. 28, 32) In addition, you can find the desired file from Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 16: Other Settings

    In such a case, mount it to the consult your nearest JVC dealer. tripod. The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.

  • Page 17: When Using An Sd Card

    When Using an SD Card Change the recording medium Preparation: By default, the HDD is set as the recording Set the power switch to medium. If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed.

  • Page 18: Recording

    Video Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10) Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock : Video mode button. Power off : Still image mode Playback The camera is programmed to record Recording videos on the built-in hard disk when Lock button...

  • Page 19: Registering Files To Events

    Preparation: NOTES: Set the power switch to By default, the camera is set to record videos in Set the MODE switch to 4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see “Changing the Screen Size” ( pg. 20). If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on using the battery pack, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power.

  • Page 20: Zooming

    Video Recording (Continued) Zooming ATTENTION: Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode While recording may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing Zoom in Zoom out back on a 4:3 screen TV. NOTES: If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you W: Wide angle...

  • Page 21: Deleting A File

    Deleting a File Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media The file most recently recorded will be deleted. Preparation: After the recording is finished Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to DELETE? Example: When checking the HDD space EXECUTE MAX RECORDING TIME CANCEL...

  • Page 22: Still Image Recording

    Still Image Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10) Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock : Video mode button. : Still image mode Power off Playback The camera is programmed to record still Recording images on the built-in hard disk when it is Lock button...

  • Page 23: Zooming

    Zooming LED Light While recording If you select to use this function, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting. Zoom in Zoom out Preparation: Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can zoom up to 15x by using the optical zoom.

  • Page 24: Manual Recording

    Manual Recording About manual recording mode Manual Setting in MSET Menu This mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness manually. You need to switch You can use manual recording functions easily to this mode because auto recording mode, by selecting items in the MSET menus.
  • Page 25 MSET Menu Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) For video recording (Manual Exposure) [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. Adjusts the brightness. –6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. to set the value. For still image recording [±0]: The brightness is not adjusted.
  • Page 26 Manual Recording (Continued) MSET Menu (Continued) Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) S.SP [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. (Shutter Speed) 1/2 to 1/4000 (For video recording) / A fast shutter speed 1/2 to 1/500 (For still image recording): can freeze the motion The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed.

  • Page 27: Nightalive

    Nightalive Spot Exposure Control The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Selection of a spot metering area enables more from 1/2 to 1/30 seconds. It enables recording precise exposure compensation. You can select with low light levels in dim locations. one of the three metering areas. After performing “To change to manual After performing “To change to manual recording mode”...

  • Page 28: Playback

    Video Playback Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock : Video mode button. : Still image mode Power off Playback Recording VIDEO 53/53 Index screen for videos Lock button Zoom Lever/Speaker Volume Control LIGHT/INFO To change the medium to be played back,...

  • Page 29: Various Operations During Playback

    Various Operations during Playback Slow motion playback While playback is paused To resume normal playback, press 49. Press and hold. Still playback (Pause) Backward Forward Playback zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. Search playback While playback is paused Backward Forward Pressing...

  • Page 30: File Search Function

    Video Playback (Continued) File Search Function Date Index Screen You can search the desired file by the recording One-touch operation enables you to switch the date. index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient file search. After displaying the date index screen in “To change the display”...

  • Page 31: Event Screen

    To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Event Screen Folder You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. If data cannot be recorded properly, the video pg. 19) After searching by the event, you files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder.

  • Page 32: Still Image

    Still Image Playback Set the MODE switch to Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button. : Video mode Power off : Still image mode Playback Recording Index screen for Lock button IMAGE 53/53 still image Zoom Lever LIGHT/INFO To change the medium to be played back,...

  • Page 33: Slide Show

    Slide Show Playback Zoom You can playback all the images stored in the You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. recording media automatically. During playback During playback During the slide show, pressing displays Full view of the image files in descending order, and pressing mark indicates the center point of the displays files in ascending order.

  • Page 34: Watching Images On Tv/Remote Control

    Enables playback of even higher quality. NOTES: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. 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 filter to the camera.

  • Page 35: Playback Using The Remote Control

    Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area Effective distance for indoor use: 5 m (16 ft) Remote Sensor Infrared Beam Transmitting Window ZOOM (T/W) Buttons NOTE:...

  • Page 36: Playback With Special Effects

    Playback with Special Effects You can add the following two types of special Preparation: effects before playback. Set the power switch to Select the file type (video or still image) using Wipe or fader effects the MODE switch. Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images.
  • Page 37 [WIPE/FADER] Menus Details FADER:WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER:BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER:B.W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. WIPE:CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

  • Page 38: Managing Files

    Managing Files You can directly manage recorded files in the Deleting Files camera. CAUTION: Deleting with the Button Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the Preparation: power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use Set the power switch to the provided AC adapter, as the data on the Select the file type (video or still image) using...

  • Page 39: Viewing File Information

    Deleting on Menu Screen Select [EXECUTE]. If [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3, Preparation: select [EXECUTE AND QUIT]. Set the power switch to Select the file type (video or still image) using Select the MODE switch. WIPE/FADER EFFECT NOTES: PROTECT Protected files cannot be deleted.

  • Page 40: Protecting Files From Accidental Erasure

    Managing Files (Continued) Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure Select [EXECUTE]. If [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3, Preparation: select [QUIT]. Set the power switch to Select the file type (video or still image) using Select the MODE switch. PLAYLIST WIPE/FADER EFFECT To release protection...

  • Page 41: Formatting A Recording Medium

    Formatting a Recording Medium To make it more difficult to recover the data You can format (initialize) the built-in hard disk on the hard disk (HDD) or SD cards. You have to format newly- Even if you format the hard disk or erase the purchased SD cards with this camera before data on the hard disk, sometimes the erased using them.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Up A Recording Medium

    Managing Files (Continued) Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Resetting the File Number Writing speed of recording media tends to By resetting the file number (name), a new become slow after long periods of repeated folder will be made. The new files you are going use.

  • Page 43: Changing The Event Registration Of Video Files After Recording

    Changing the Event Registration of EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS Video Files after Recording SAVE OPERATION CONTENT? SAVE AND QUIT Preparation: DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Select [SAVE AND QUIT]. Select BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE/DISPLAY CHANGE EVENT REG.

  • Page 44: Playlists

    Playlists What is a Playlist? Creating Playlists It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference. After performing “To display the playlist screen” ( pg. 44) To display the playlist screen Preparation: Select [NEW LIST]. Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Select...
  • Page 45 Displaying Files Select the insertion point. Details on how files are displayed in step 4 are Select EDIT described below. TOTAL 30h15m When selecting [IMPORT FROM DVD1 EVENT] or [IMPORT FROM DATE] To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6. All the files recorded on the same date are displayed as a single file.

  • Page 46: Playing Back Playlists

    Playlists (Continued) Playing Back Playlists Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete After performing “To display the playlist files in a created playlist. screen” ( pg. 44) Preparation: Perform “To display the playlist screen” Select [PLAYLIST CONTENTS]. pg.

  • Page 47: Print Setting

    Print Setting DPOF Print Setting Select [SELECT IMAGES]. DPOF TOTAL: 0 7/59 Select This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or for taking the Number of prints recording medium to a photo lab for printing.

  • Page 48: Direct Printing With Pictbridge Printer

    Print Setting (Continued) Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer Press to select menus and press to select settings. If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly to the printer with the USB cable. DPOF setting can also be used.

  • Page 49: Dubbing Video Files To Dvd Discs

    Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Preparation: Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing Set the power switch to OFF. (DVD Creation Function) Connect the camera to a DVD burner Connecting the camera to a DVD burner (CU- with the USB cable provided with the VD10, sold separately) enables you to dub the DVD burner.
  • Page 50 Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs (Continued) Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Select the desired disc number. Creation Function) (Continued) Select an item and display the DVD Creation List for the files to be If you select [ALL DISCS], all discs in the list are created.

  • Page 51: Dvd Creation List

    DVD Creation List Menu for Disc Playback DVD discs created with the camera can be Displaying Files for Dubbing played on compatible DVD players or other devices. Files for dubbing can be displayed in two ways An individual date or individual playlist becomes shown below.

  • Page 52: Using A Vcr/Dvd Recorder For Dubbing

    Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs (Continued) Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing Preparation: Connect the camera to a VCR or DVD recorder. pg. 34) Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Start playback on the camera. To playback videos ( pg.

  • Page 53: Copying/Moving Still Image Files

    Copying/Moving Still Image Files Check which buttons to use in the illustration of Set the direction of copy/move. “Controls in this section” on page 49. (HDD ] SD or SD ] HDD) You can copy or move still image files between the HDD and SD card using the on-screen display.

  • Page 54: Changing The Menu Settings

    Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize Preparation: your camera. Select (recording) or (playback) using the power switch. Some menus can be used for both operation Select (video) or (still image) using the modes (recording/playback) and file types MODE switch.

  • Page 55: Common Menus For All Modes

    Common Menus for All Modes Settings ([ ] Factory-preset Menus Press 4 and then select sub menus. BASIC SETTING – PRESET EXECUTE: Performs this function. Returns all the camera settings [CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without – to their default values. executing reset.
  • Page 56 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Common Menus for All Modes (Continued) Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset Press 4 and then select sub menus. REC MEDIA SETTING – VIDEO MODE [HDD] / SD Enables you to set the recording medium for videos. IMAGE MODE [HDD] / SD Enables you to set the recording...

  • Page 57: Video Recording Menus

    Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset CLOCK ADJUST DATE / TIME Enables you to set the time. DATE DISPLAY ORDER DATE ORDER: Enables you to set the date and year.month.day / [month.day.year] / time display format. day.month.year – TIME: 24h / [12h] DISPLAY OFF: Turns off the on-screen display.

  • Page 58: Video Playback Menus

    Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Video Playback Menus Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset CHANGE EVENT REG. BABY / BIRTHDAY / VACATION / HOLIDAY / Enables you to change the event SPORTS / GRADUATION / ANNIVERSARY / registration of recorded video files. DAUGHTER / SON / CONGRATULATIONS / NON SECTION PLAYLIST...

  • Page 59: Still Image Recording Menus

    Still Image Recording Menus Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD – Enables you to set the picture quality for still images. IMAGE SIZE [1280 x 960] / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 – Enables you to select the picture size for still images.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. right column) If the problem persists, please consult your RESET nearest JVC dealer. 2) If nothing happens, set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.
  • Page 61 – life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your whitish. nearest JVC dealer. Colored bright spots The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. – However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) appear on the LCD may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action Recording (Continued) The LCD monitor – Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. indications blink. Digital zoom does not Set [ZOOM] to [60X] or [700X]. Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.
  • Page 63 Trouble Action Editing / Printing Files cannot be deleted. Remove protection from the files and delete them. When the image is This is not a malfunction. This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated. printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 64: Warning Indications

    Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen. Indication Meaning Displays the remaining battery power. – (Battery indicator) Remaining power level High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator – blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
  • Page 65 Indication Meaning NUMBER OF FOLDERS Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for – file copy/move operation. OVERFLOW MEMORY CARD ERROR! Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded SD card. Remove the card once and insert it again or REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE replace with another card.

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Camera

    Warning Indications (Continued) Indication Meaning RECORDING FAILURE Performance of recording medium is poor. Use the Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu. The writing speed of recording medium is slow, or the recording medium is corrupted. Use an SD card that is guaranteed to operate.

  • Page 67: Cautions

    Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC The lower the temperature, the longer the dealer. recharging takes.
  • Page 68 Cautions (Continued) Recording Medium (Continued) Main Unit Do not strike or shake the hard disk. For safety, DO NOT When the camera is repaired or inspected, ... open the camera’s chassis. data may be erased, and the hard disk may be ...
  • Page 69 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by Increase the separation between the your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to equipment and receiver. bring your camera together with the recording Connect the equipment into an outlet on a medium.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Recording mode (audio) Camera ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps For general ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) For still image DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Format Power consumption JPEG...
  • Page 71 Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. The number increases or decreases depending on the conditions such as image size and/or picture quality. Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) SD Card Quality [ ] = Factory-preset...

  • Page 72: Terms

    TERMS ...........14 ..........25 AC Adapter Manual Exposure ............. 25 Manual Focus ..........24 ........27 Manual Recording Backlight Compensation ............24 ............14 MSET Menu Battery Pack ..........56 Brightness Control ............27 Nightalive ........71 ......43 Number of Storable Images Changing Event Registration ........
  • Page 73 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE GUIDE D’INSTALLATION DU LOGICIEL ET RACCORDEMENT USB GUÍA DE INSTALACIÓN DE SOFTWARE Y CONEXIÓN USB LYT1634-001A...
  • Page 74 The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Connecting the Camera to the PC ....13 Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only Disconnecting the USB cable ......14 on the condition that You agree to the following.
  • Page 75 WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR Agreement without giving any notice to You. IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED In this event, JVC may claim against You for TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF any damages caused by Your breach. Should MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A...
  • Page 76 FAR part 12.212 and is only licensed to You back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently with the same use rights JVC grants all wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole.

  • Page 77: Notice For Users

    Notice for Users 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 about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready.
  • Page 78 Los Angeles English +1-213-341-0163 +800-1532-4865 (Toll-Free) English / German / Europe U.K. U.K., Germany, France and Spain only French / Spanish +44-1489-564-764 Asia Philippines English +63-2-438-0090 Please check the PIXELA website for latest information and downloading. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html – 6 –...

  • Page 79: System Requirements

    System Requirements ® Windows 8 Digital Photo Navigator The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camera to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator. ® : Windows 2000 Professional SP4 [2000] (pre-installed), ® Windows XP Home Edition [XP] (pre-installed), ®...
  • Page 80 Macintosh 8 Capty MPEG Edit EX The following requirements must be satisfied to use Capty MPEG Edit EX. Hardware : iMac (except G3), iBook G4, Power Mac G5, PowerBook G4, eMac, Mac Mini (except Intel Core Solo), MacBook Pro : Mac OS X (v10.3.1 to v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.5) : At least PowerPC G4/800 MHz or more, PowerPC G5 * For Macintosh with Intel Core Duo Processor, the software runs with Rosetta.
  • Page 81 VUSD70, the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC. (Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/) – 9 –...

  • Page 82: Folder Structure And Extensions

    Extensions Folder Structure and Extensions Video files : “.mod” Folder structure within the recording medium Still image files : “.jpg” Video files produced on a : “.mpg” Recording medium [DCIM]: Contains the [xxxJVCSO] (where xxx is a number) folders with still images [SD_VIDEO]: Contains the [PRGxxx] (where xxx is a number) folders with video files [EXTMOV]: Contains video (MPEG2) files...

  • Page 83: For Windows ® Users

    Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. ® For Windows Users After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears. From the [SETUP] screen, you can install the desired software. If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double- click the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer] Preparation window.
  • Page 84 Click [Next]. Click [Next]. [License Agreement] screen appears. [Setup Type] screen appears. Click [Yes]. Select the program(s) you want to install, then click [Next]. [Customer Information] screen appears. [Setup Status] screen appears. Wait for a Confirm your information and click [Next]. moment until the installation is finished and It is possible to change the information.

  • Page 85: Connections

    NOTES: Connections If PowerDirector/PowerProducer/PowerDVD have already been installed on the PC, uninstall them Connecting the Camera to the PC before installing the provided software. Video files captured with this camera can only be Connect the camera to the PC to copy still handled on the provided software.

  • Page 86: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    Disconnecting the USB cable Click [OK]. ® Windows 2000: If a message indicating that the Before loading or unloading recording mediums device can be safely removed appears, click [OK] or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB and then click [Close]. cable and turn off the camera.

  • Page 87: Viewing The Contents Of A Recording Medium

    The folders in the recording medium Viewing the Contents of a Recording appear. Medium Different file types are stored in different folders. If you want to view the contents in the SD Memory Card, make sure that the card is set in the camera.

  • Page 88: Copying Files To The Pc

    Copying Files to the PC Playing Back Files on the PC Still images Still images and video files that are stored in a recording medium can be copied to the PC and Use an application that can handle the JPEG file played back on the PC.

  • Page 89: Playing Back Files Edited On The Pc With A Camera

    ...files which are not in MPEG2 format ...files prepared on any application other than the provided software ...edited files which were not produced on a JVC Hard Disk Camcorder. Be sure to turn off the SVRT function when editing the video files using PowerDirector Express NE.

  • Page 90: User's Guide/Help/Readme

    User’s Guide/Help/Readme This manual only refers to software installation, PC connection and simple operations. For more details of each software, refer to its User’s Guide/ Help/Readme. 8 CyberLink DVD Solution Following steps are the example of CyberLink PowerDirector Express NE. Click [Start], go to [All Programs] or [Programs]–...

  • Page 91: For Macintosh Users

    Following steps are the example of Capty For Macintosh Users MPEG Edit EX. Click [Continue] when you asked to continue installing the software. Preparation Software Installation Follow the procedure described below to install the software. Before starts installing, quit any other software you are using.
  • Page 92 Read the Software License Agreement Enter the Macintosh Administrator name carefully and click [Continue]. and password in [Name] and [Password] respectively, and click [OK]. When installing Capty MPEG Edit EX, this screen Click [Agree] if you agree with the license will not be appeared if you are the owner.

  • Page 93: Connections

    Disconnecting the USB cable Connections Before loading or unloading recording medium or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable Connecting the Camera to the PC and turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the PC to copy still Drop the recording medium images and video files in a recording medium.

  • Page 94: Viewing The Contents Of A Recording Medium

    NOTES: Viewing the Contents of a Recording Any folders or files other than those described Medium above are also recorded in the recording medium. Saving the wrong kinds of files in a recording medium or deleting files or folders from a recording If you want to view the contents in the SD medium can cause problems with the operation of Memory Card, make sure that the card is set...

  • Page 95: Copying Files To The Pc

    PC. NOTE: Never disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS lamp on the camera lights or blinks. INFORMATION For the exclusive URL for Everio, refer to PIXELA web site: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/ index.html – 23 –...
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