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- Page 1 HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH GETTING STARTED VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATIONS MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. pg. 48) LYT1472-001D...
- Page 2 Major Features of this Camera Built-in Hard Disk This hard disk camera records images to a large, built-in hard disk drive (HDD) instead of a DV tape like conventional video cameras. This enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording. Various Recording Modes You can select the most suitable recording mode for picture quality, image size, recording time,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories ... 7 Index ... 10 Power ... 14 Operation Mode ... 17 Language Setting ... 18 Date/Time Settings ... 18 Brightness Adjustment of the Display ... 19 Grip Adjustment ... 19 Tripod Mounting ... 19 Inserting/Removing an SD Card ... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
However, live recording and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-VF707U battery pack and, to recharge it or to supply power to the camera from an AC outlet, use the provided multi- voltage AC adapter. - Page 5 (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do...
- Page 6 When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service centre, 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.
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Page 7: Getting Started
Provided Accessories GETTING STARTED AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E Power Cord (AP-V14E only) Battery Pack BN-VF707U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) CD-ROM Remote Control Unit RM-V730UE Lithium Battery CR 2025* (for remote control... - Page 8 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration. Open the velcro strip. Thread the strap through the eyelet. Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle. To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.
- Page 9 Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Stopper Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
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Page 10: Index
GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: Be careful not to cover shooting. Be careful not to cover during playback. , and during... -
Page 11: Other Parts
Controls Mode Switch [MODE] ( pg. 17) Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 31) Information Button [INFO/ Play/Pause Button [49] ( Forward Search Button [ Right Button [ ]/Auto/Manual Mode Switch pg. 17) Forward Skip Button [ Button [ ]/Manual Set Button [ pg. - Page 12 GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording Manual Mode Indicator ( : Auto Mode : Manual Mode Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( Approximate Zoom Ratio ( Zoom Indicator ( pg. 23, 50) Iris Lock Indicator ( pg.
- Page 13 During Video Playback Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( Playback Mode ( pg. 24) U : Playback 9 : Pause : Forward High-Speed Search : Reverse High-Speed Search 9U : Forward Slow-Motion...
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Page 14: Power
GETTING STARTED Power This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging the Battery Pack Power/Charge Lamp Power Switch Lock Button Open the cover. To AC outlet BATT. - Page 15 NOTES: This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
- Page 16 INFO/ several times, 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 units.
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Page 17: Operation Mode
Operation Mode To turn on the camera, set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. The power/charge lamp turns on. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. Power Switch Power/Charge Lamp MODE LCD Monitor... -
Page 18: Language Setting
GETTING STARTED Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. pg. 48, 49) Set the power switch to Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press select [DISPLAY], then press 49. Press select [LANGUAGE], then press 49. Press select the desired language, then press Press MENU to return to the normal screen. -
Page 19: Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Brightness Adjustment of the Display The brightness of the display can be adjusted. Set the power switch to pressing down the lock button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully. ( Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press to select [DISPLAY], then press Press to select... -
Page 20: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing an SD Card You can use an SD card as a recording medium in the SD slot. See page 62 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera. Clipped Edge SD Card (optional) Label SD Card Cover SD Slot Make sure the camera’s power is off. -
Page 21: Selecting A Recording Medium
Selecting a Recording Medium Select the recording medium before starting recording or playback. ( pg. 48, 49) Example: When recording still images to an SD card Set the power switch to Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press to select [REC MEDIA SETTING], then press 49. -
Page 22: Video Recording & Playback
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Video Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever MODE Recording Start/Stop Button Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to The camera is programmed to record videos on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48 and 49. -
Page 23: Zooming
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK NOTES: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre 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 24: Video Playback
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Video Playback Power Switch Lock Button MODE Zoom Lever INFO/ Speaker Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to The index screen for videos appears. The image on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting. -
Page 25: How To Use The Scroll Bar
How to Use the Scroll Bar You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll bar is useful when deleting files ( creating play list ( pg. 42), etc. Slide the zoom lever towards W to select the VIDEO scroll bar on the index... -
Page 26: Connecting To A Tv, Vcr Or Vdr
NOTES: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre 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. The core filter reduces interference. -
Page 27: Playback Using The Remote Control
Playback Using the Remote Control The full-function remote control unit can operate this camera from a distance as well as the basic operations (playback, stop, pause, fast-forward and rewind) of your VCR. Installing the Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). -
Page 28: Still Image Recording & Playback
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK Still Image Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever MODE Recording Start/Stop Button Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48 and 49. -
Page 29: Still Image Playback
Still Image Playback Power Switch Lock Button MODE Zoom Lever INFO/ Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to The most recently shot still image is displayed. To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 21, 48 and 49. Press to display the previous file. -
Page 30: How To Use The Scroll Bar
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK How to Use the Scroll Bar You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll bar is useful when deleting files ( setting DPOF ( pg. -
Page 31: Advanced Operations
Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure. Set the power switch to Press and hold / ) so that displayed. Press ) once so that the appears. -
Page 32: Manual Settings In Mset Menu
RECORDING FEATURES Manual Settings in MSET Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus. How to Select a Menu Item Set the power switch to Press and hold / ) so that displayed. Press ). -
Page 33: Manual Focus
Manual Focus The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode. Select [AF] in the MSET menu. ( If [AUTO] is selected, press Press to focus on a nearer subject. -
Page 34: White Balance
RECORDING FEATURES White Balance The white balance is usually adjusted automatically for correctness of the colour reproduction under various lighting. However, you can also select the following modes according to the shooting situations. Select [WB] in the MSET menu. ( Press to select the desired mode. -
Page 35: Shutter Speed
Shutter Speed You can set the shutter speed manually. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast- moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion. Select [S.SP] in the MSET menu. ( If [AUTO] is selected, press Press to select the desired shutter... -
Page 36: Program Ae
RECORDING FEATURES Program AE You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations. Select [P.AE] in the MSET menu. ( Press to select the desired mode. TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. SPOTLIGHT: The subject in the front is accentuated by blurring the background. -
Page 37: Playback Features
Wipe or Fader Effects You can view videos with various effects of scene transition. Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press to select [WIPE/FADER], then press 49. Press to select a desired effect. FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. -
Page 38: Managing Files
MANAGING FILES Viewing File Information You can view the file information in playback mode. Information on Video Files Press INFO/ while video playback is paused. File information appears. FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording PB TIME: Playback time (length of the file) QUALITY: Image quality ( PROTECT: File protection status (... -
Page 39: Deleting Files
To protect all files Press to select [PROTECT ALL], then press 49. Press to select [EXECUTE], then press 49. All files are protected. To release protection of all files Select [CANCEL ALL], then press 49. Press to select [EXECUTE], then press 49. -
Page 40: Cleaning Up A Recording Medium
MANAGING FILES To delete by selecting multiple files Press to select [FILE SELECT], then press 49. The index screen appears. Press to select the file you want to delete, then press 49. To select other files, repeat step The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and pressing If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. -
Page 41: Copying/Moving Still Image Files
Copying/Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image files between the built-in hard disk (HDD) and SD card using the on-screen display. Before proceeding to following steps, Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot. -
Page 42: Resetting The File Number
MANAGING FILES Resetting the File Number By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files. -
Page 43: Playing Back Play List
To check the play list by playing back the video You can check the play list before saving it. After step 10, press to select a thumbnail image of the play list. Press to select a scene you want to check. - Page 44 MANAGING FILES Add/Delete Files in Play List You can edit existing play lists by adding or deleting files. Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press to select [PLAY LIST], then press 49.
- Page 45 Deleting Play List You can delete unnecessary play lists. Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to Press MENU. The menu screen appears. Press to select [PLAY LIST], then press 49. Press to select [DELETE], then press 49. The table of play lists appears. Press to select a play list you want to delete.
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Page 46: Dpof Print Setting
MANAGING FILES DPOF Print Setting 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 bring a recording medium to photo lab for print. -
Page 47: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer
Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with the USB cable directly to the printer. DPOF setting can also be used. pg. 46) NOTE: After selecting [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu, connect the USB cable. -
Page 48: Menu Settings
MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. Power Switch Lock Button INFO/ MODE MENU Select the operation mode. For Recording Menus: Set the power switch to For Playback Menus:... - Page 49 REMOTE OFF: Makes the camera not to receive the signal from the remote control. [ON]: Enables the operation with the remote control. DROP DETECTION OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Turns off the power automatically to prevent HDD damage when the camera is accidentally dropped.
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Page 50: Video Recording Menus
Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on the tripod. ZOOM 8.5 Mbps GZ-MG50E/EK 5.5 Mbps 15X: Only optical zoom is available up to 15x. 4.2 Mbps [60X]: Digital zoom is available up to 60x. 1.5 Mbps 700X: Digital zoom is available up to 700x. -
Page 51: Still Image Recording Menus
Still Image Recording Menus [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Select the desired image quality. IMAGE SIZE* [1152 x 864] / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 Select the desired image size. * Not available for GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK. SELF-TIMER [OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC By setting the self-timer, a still image is recorded... -
Page 52: References
If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. (Refer to “To reset the camera” below.) If the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 8 To reset the camera Press RESET using a piece of wire or other such pointed instrument. The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically. - Page 53 The recorded image is white Shutter speed is set to NIGHTSCOPE or slow speed. HNIGHTSCOPE and slow speed are only for use in dark conditions. ( pg. 35) Playback Playback cannot be performed. Recording medium is not selected properly. HSelect the recording medium. ( Playback starts, but there is no picture on the connected TV.
- Page 54 When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. HConsult your nearest JVC dealer. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology.
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Page 55: Warning Indications
Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen. (Battery indicator) Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level High As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. - Page 56 REFERENCES NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER The data cannot be recorded properly, or the video management file is deleted or not found. Video files have been moved to MPEG (EXTMOV) folder. ( pg. 22) PLAY LIST’S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN.
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Page 57: Cleaning The Camera
Cleaning the Camera Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. - Page 58 • Do not store the recording medium in locations with high temperature or high humidity. • Do not touch the metal parts. Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage.)
- Page 59 JVC dealer. When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your camera together with the recording medium. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.
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Page 60: Specifications
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature –20°C to 50°C Pickup GZ-MG50E/EK: 1/4.5" (1,330,000 pixels) CCD GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK: 1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD Lens GZ-MG50E/EK: F 1.2 to 2.8, f = 3.0 mm to 45 mm, 15:1 power... - Page 61 48 kHz, 256 kbps ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps For still image Format JPEG Image size GZ-MG50E/EK: 3 modes (1152 x 864 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480) GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK: Only 1 mode (640 x 480) Picture quality 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
- Page 62 MultiMediaCards are not supported. For video recording, use a high-speed SD memory card (at least 10 MB/s). : Approximate recording time (for video) (The numbers indicate “minutes”.) Built-in hard disk GZ-MG50E/EK Quality GZ-MG30E/EK ULTRA FINE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY...
- Page 63 9999 FINE* 1024 x 768/ 9999 STANDARD* 1152 x 864/ 9999 FINE* 1152 x 864/ 9999 STANDARD* * For GZ-MG50E/EK only. SD card Image size/ quality 640 x 480/ GZ-MG20E/EK FINE 640 x 480/ 9999 STANDARD 1024 x 768/ 9999...
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Page 64: Terms
... 16 AC Adapter ... 31 Backlight Compensation ... 14 Battery Pack ... 19, 49 Brightness Control ... 48 – 51 Changing The Menu Settings ... 14 Charging The Battery Pack Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ... 26 Connection to a TV or VCR ...