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JVC GZ-MG21U Instructions Manual

JVC GZ-MG21U Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG21 U
To deactivate the demonstration
mode, set "DEMO
MODE" to "OFF". (_" pg. 51)
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.
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.
LYT1591-O01C
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG21 U For Customer Use: To deactivate the demonstration mode, set "DEMO Enter the Model No. (located on MODE" to "OFF". (_" pg. 51) the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery Dear Customer, pack mount of the camera) below.
  • Page 2 The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos still images in massive quantities. eTo record videos pg. 16) • To playback videos pg. 26) ¢v • To playback still images pg. 30) •...
  • Page 3 47) When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, the repair cannot be made properly.
  • Page 4 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/ 00 NOT OPEN 16") or more on both sides, on top and atthe rear).
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camera is intended for 1. Read these instructions. )rivate consumer use only, 2. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper )ermission is prohibited. (Even if you record 3. Heed all warnings. an event such as a show, performance 4.
  • Page 6 I 'J Ir._f| :]._[_ 3 Accessories ............Attaching tile Shoulder Strap ......Attaching the Lens Cap ........Video Playback ..........Attaching the Core Filter ........ Various Operations during Playback ... 27 index .............. File Search Function ........Date Index Screen ........
  • Page 7 Ploylists ............Button operations Creating Playlists ......... 42 • Button operations are illustrated as shown Playing Back Playlists ........44 below. Other Operations of Playlists ....... 44 ex,) MENU PrintSetting ........... 45 • Regarding the control lever ( pg. 11) DPOF Print Setting ......
  • Page 8 Audio/Video Cable AC Adapter Battery Pack AP-V18U / AP-V14U BN-VF707U USB Cable Shoulder Strap Lens Cap ( pg. 9) CD-ROM SOFTWARE pg. 9) INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery Core Filter for Cables pg. 9) RM-V730U ( pg.
  • Page 9 Peel off t he pad a nd t hread the Thread the strap t hrough Position the buckle near the end o fthe strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and u se eyelet and reattach the pad. eyelet, the strap guide tofixitinplace. To protect the lens, attach the provided lens c ap tothe camera...
  • Page 10 @--- the LCD monitor Push @ and open the LCD monitor fully. 90° The LCD monitor can rotate 270 °. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to (o], you can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor,...
  • Page 11 _ Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] Power Switch [OFF, [_], ie.] ( Pg. (pg. (2PLockButton( -pg. 18 Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks 3b Zoom Lever [W [_/T O..] ( pg. 18) when you access files. Do not turn off the Speaker Volume Control...
  • Page 12 Be sure to configure the following three settings Charge the battery pack by before use, connecting to the AC adapter. Open the cover. Set the power switch to OFF. Connector Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording To AC Outlet Lock button...
  • Page 13 The language on the display can be changed. The recording start date/time is recorded on the pg. 52) video/still image file and it can be checked pressing INFO+ ( pg. 26, 30) In addition, you can find the desired file from Open the LCD monitor.( pg.
  • Page 14 In such a case, with the screw, and 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 15 By default, the HDD i sset a s the recording Preparation: medium. Ifyou want torecord toan SD card, • Set the power switch to [_ or _. the following three operations need tobe MENU performed. NOTE: For details on compatible SD cards, see Check the compat b ty of record ng med a pg.
  • Page 16 Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( "pg. 1 0) Set the MODE switch to _. Set the power sw tch to ;_: MODE Slide while pressing down the lock * " _ : Video mode button. : Still image mode •...
  • Page 17 Preparation: NOTES: • Set the power switch to _. • By default, the camera is set to record videos in • Set the MODE switch to _M. 4:3 mode. To record videos in 16:9 mode, see 16:9 Mode" ( pg. 18). MENU •...
  • Page 18 ATTENTION: Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode While recording may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a Zoom in Zoom 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 mode if pay ng back on a 4:3 screen TV. --VOL÷...
  • Page 19 The f ile most recently recorded will b edeleted. Preparation: After the recording is finished • Set the power switch to _. • Set the MODE switch to _. Example: When checking the HDD space Select [EXECUTE]. INDEX The maximum recording time is displayed each picture quality...
  • Page 20 Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. (pg. 10) Set the MODE switch to O. Set the power switch to ro_. MODE Slide while pressing down the lock button. : Video mode : Still image mode • The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk when it is Lock button shipped from the factory.
  • Page 21 While recording If you select to use this function, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting. Zoom Zoom Preparation: --V0L+ • Set the power switch ..../:_,_ • Set the MODE switch to _l. LIGHT/INFO W: Wide angle T: Telephoto •...
  • Page 22 About manual recording mode This mode enables you to set the focus 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. which adjusts these settings...

  • Page 23: Still I Mage Recording

    Menus Settings([ ] = Factory-preset) For video recording [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. (Manual Exposure) -6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. Adjusts the brightness. Use </> to set the value. For still image recording [--.0]:The brightness is not adjusted.
  • Page 24 Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) S.SP [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. (Shutter Speed) 1/2 to 114000 (For video recording) A fast shutter speed 1/2 to 11500 (For still image recording): can freeze the motion The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed.
  • Page 25 The s hutter speed isautomatically adjusted Selection of a spot metering area enables more from 1/2 to1/30 s econds. Itenables recording precise exposure compensation. You can select with l ittle light indim locations. one of the three metering areas. After performing "To change to manual After performing...
  • Page 26 Set the MODE switch to _. Set the power switch to _. MODE Slide while pressing down the lock L,_ o , ,_ : Video mode button. : Still image mode videoslndex screen Lock button Zoom Lever/Speaker Volume Control LIGHT/INFO •...
  • Page 27 To resume normal playback, press While playback is paused I_II. Press and hold, You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. While playback is paused -voLe- • Pressing </> repeatedly increases search speed. (-60x to +60x) Full view of the image :÷: mark indicates the center point of the...
  • Page 28 You can search the desired file by the recording One-touch operation enables you to switch 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" ( pg.
  • Page 29 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. 17) After searching bythe event, you files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. can search by the recording date to narrow (:- pg.
  • Page 30 Set the MODE switch to O. Set the power switch to I,<. MODE Slide while pressing down the lock button. ICI, :Videomode : Still image mode Playback _ ._ Power off Recording Lock button Index screen for still image LIGHT/INFO Zoom Lever •...
  • Page 31 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 --VOL+ eDuring the slide show, pressing displays Full view of the image files in descending order, and pressing :÷: mark indicates...
  • Page 32 Make sure all units are turned off before connecting. colors of the Open cover. AV Connector S Connector AV Input Terminal for TV, VCR, or DVD Recorder VCR/DVD recorder, also check the connection between the VCR/DVD S-Video Cable (optional) recorder and the TV.
  • Page 33 Abattery isincluded inside the remote control atthe time o fpurchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Effective distance indoor use: 5m(16 ft) O Infrared Beam Transmitting Window @ ZOOM (TfW) Buttons NOTE: Zoom In/Out( -pg. 18,21) The transmitted beam may not be effective or O Up Button may cause incorrect operation when the remote Rotate...
  • Page 34 You c an add t he following two t ypes ofspecial Preparation: effects before playback. • Set the power switch to • Select the file type ( video orstill image) using the MODE switch. Wipe o rfader effects Add effects atthe beginning and end o fvideos.
  • Page 35 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. Eq 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 36 You can directly manage recorded files in the camera. CAUTION: 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 •...
  • Page 37 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 the MODE switch. MENU NOTES: • Protected files cannot be deleted, To delete them, release the protection first, ( "pg.
  • Page 38 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 the MODE switch. MENU To release protection Select the protected file in step 3. To release protection of all files...
  • Page 39 To make it more difficult to recover the data You c an format (initialize) the built-in hard d isk on the hard disk (HDD) orSD cards. You h ave toformat newly- Even if you format the hard disk or erase the purchased SD cards with t his camera before...
  • Page 40 Writing speed of recording media tends 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 to make will be stored in the new folder. It is use.
  • Page 41 MENU _VENT_E-REG_STRATEON ENDS SAVEOPERATION CONTENT? SAVEANDQU_T Preparation: DELETEANDQUIT • Set the power switch to ..CANCEL ..• Set the MODE switch to_. Select [SAVE QUIT]. MENU Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.]. Select a new event to register the file • To move to the next page, select [NEXT PAGE].
  • Page 42 What isaPlaylist? itisa}ist that enables you toorganize recorded videos inorder ofpreference. After performing "To display the playlist screen" (_:: pg. 42) To display the playlist screen Preparation: Select [NEW LIST]. • Set the power switch to [_. • Set the MODE switch to _. Select _Ew LIST iMPO_T...
  • Page 43 Select the insertion point. Details on how files are displayed in step 4 are described below. When selecting [IMPORT FROM EVENT] or [IMPORT FROM DATE] All the files recorded on the same date are oTo add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6. displayed as a single file.
  • Page 44 You can perform additional editing and delete After performing "To display the playlist files in a created playlist. screen" pg. 42) Preparation: Perform "To display the playlist screen" Select [PLAYLIST CONTENTS]. (: ,- pg. 42). 3 Press ^Iv to select [EDIT], then press I_11.
  • Page 45 Select [SELECT IMAGES]. 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...
  • Page 46 Press /-,/v to select menus and Ifyour printer iscompatible with PictBridge, still press </> to select settings, images can be printed easily by connecting camera directly to the printer with the USB cable. DPOF setting can also be used. (: • pg. 45) •...
  • Page 47 Preparation: Connect the camera toaVCR o rDVD r ecorder. ( pg. 32) Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Start playback on the camera. • To playback videos ( pg. 26) • To playback playlists ( pg. 44) At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording...
  • Page 48 Check which buttons touse inthe illustration Select the desired menu. "Controls inthis section" onpage 42. You c an copy ormove still image files b etween the HDD a nd SD card u sing the on-screen display. • [COPY]: Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files Preparation: in the source medium.
  • Page 49 Set the file unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to copy/move. • [FILE]: Select when you want to transfer the selected files, 1)Press ,.%/ v / < / > to select the desired file, then press I_11. • The _ mark appears on the file. To select ether files, repeat this step.
  • Page 50 You can change the menu settings to customize Preparation: your camera. • Select _ (recording) or _i (playback) using the power switch. eSome menus can be used for both operation • Select (video) or O (still image) using the MODE switch. modes (recording/playback) and file types...
  • Page 51 Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset)_o BASIC SETTING Press I_11 and then select sub menus. +_ PRESET EXECUTE: Performs this function. Returns all the camera settings [CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without to their default values, executing reset. DEMO MODE OFF: Disables the function.
  • Page 52 Menus Settings([ Factory-preset) Press I_11 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 medium for still images. FORMAT [HDD] / SD Enables you to select the medium...
  • Page 53 Menus Settings([ ] = Factory-preset) _#" CLOCK ADJUST DATE / TIME nables 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 54 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 [PLAYLIST CONTENTS] / NEW LIST / EDIT /...

  • Page 55: Continuous Shooting

    _li'it'_rl Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) {1, QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Enables you to set the picture quality for still images. SELF-TIMER [OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC This is the timer function. It starts recording when the set time elapses after the REC/SNAP button is pressed,...
  • Page 56 • If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. ( -right column) • If the problem persists, please consult your 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 57: Led Light

    • When the LCD monitor's LED light reaches the end of its service whitish, life, images on the LCD monitor become dark, Consult your nearest JVC dealer, Colored bright spots • The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology.

  • Page 58: Nightalive

    Trouble Action Recording (Continued) The LCD monitor • Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions indications blink, that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Digital zoom does • Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. work.
  • Page 59 Trouble Action Editing / Printing Files cannot be deleted. • Remove protection from the files and delete them, When the image • This is not a malfunction. printed from the printer, This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated, a black bar appears the bottom...
  • Page 60 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 61 Indication Meaning NUMBER OF FOLDERS • Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for OVERFLOW file copy/move operation. MEMORY CARD ERROR? • Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE SD card, Remove the card once and insert it again or CARD, replace with another card, FILE SYSTEM...
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 _uJllg • 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 ... disassemble or modify the unit.
  • Page 65 Changes or modifications not approved JVC could void the user's authority to operate •Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface the equipment. This equipment has been (opposite tothe printed surface). Do not write tested and found to comply...
  • Page 66 Recording mode (audio) ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps Power supply DC 11 V(Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V(Using battery pack) Power consumption Format Approx. 3.9 (4.1)* W JPEG * When using the LED l ight...
  • Page 67 The t ables below show t he approximate recording time a nd number ofstorable images. The n umber increases ordecreases depending on the picture quality. Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) SD Card Quality [ ] = Eactory-preset 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 2 GB...
  • Page 68 HH I]T'I'_i ,m_ _n_T_i [..T,lii i[i _"_ II Iii[_L![4 ;('-T,[,] li Ih[t Hm _1)Mode Indicator (:_ pg. 16) (2) Screen Aspect Ratio Indicator (pg. 3b Wind Cut Indicator pg. 53) Li) Selected Operation Mode Indicator @ Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] pg.
  • Page 69 (1} Mode Indicator pg. 30) {2) Folder/File Number Mode Indicator ( pg. 2 6) (_ Slide Show Playback Indicator pg. 31) Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears Li} Battery Indicator pg. 60) when playing back a playlist. - pg. 44) @Date( pg. 52) Event Search Playback Indicator...

  • Page 70: Spot Exposure Control

    Symbols 16:9 Mode ............Nightalive ............Number of Storable Images ........AC Adapter ........... 12, 63 On-Screen Display .......... 53, 68 BackNght Compensation ........Operation Sound ..........Battery Pack ............Brightness Control ..........PictBridge ............Picture Quality ......... 53, 55, 67 Changing Event Registration ........

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