JVC GZ-MG20US - Everio Camcorder - 680 KP Read This First

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– How to handle the Hard Disk Camcorder –
Please read this together with the instruction manual before using
the camera.
8 Make a backup of important recorded data
Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to PC. It
is recommended to copy it from your PC to a DVD or other recording
media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB
connection guide.
8 Make a trial run before recording important data
Play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have
been recorded correctly.
8 Check the compatible recording media
The following SD cards have been guaranteed to work with this
camera. Others are not guaranteed to work, so buy such products
with caution.
SD Memory Cards: By Panasonic, TOSHIBA, pqi (still image only)
and SanDisk
● If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or
they may lose data that has already been recorded.
● MultiMediaCards are not supported.
● For video recording, use a high-speed SD Memory Card (at least
10 MB/s).
8 Format recording medium before using
Before using this camera, use the Format function [FORMAT] in the
menu to format the built-in hard disk or SD cards. Also, be sure to
format the newly-purchased SD cards with this camera before using
them. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the
recording medium.
8 Take care to hold the camera correctly during
recording
Do not cover the area near the lens, stereo microphone and camera
sensor with your finger or any object while recording. Refer to "Index"
of the instruction manual.
8 When a certain length of time passes without
operation
● When using the battery, the power is turned off automatically to
conserve power. Use the power switch to turn on the power again.
● When using the AC adapter, the access lamp lights up, and the
LCD turns off (the camera enters the sleep mode). Operation is
restored once any operation is made.
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8 When this camera is connected to PC with the USB
cable
● The recording media become read-only.
● To maintain high performance of a recording medium, it is
recommended to perform check disks (error checks) using PC on
a regular basis. Make sure that there is no data in the hard disk
of the camera before running the check disk. Refer to the
instruction manual of your PC for check disks.
●
When you delete the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, perform on the
PC by using commercially available SD Card Reader/Writer or
format a recording medium on the camera.
8 Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly
This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background
noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly. If the
camera does not operate correctly, reset the camera. Refer to
"Troubleshooting" of the instruction manual.
8 If a problem occurs with the SD Memory Card, bring
the card together with the camera
When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC
service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD
Memory Card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be
diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.
After reading this sheet, store it together with the instruction
manual, and refer to it when necessary.
ENGLISH
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