JVC Digital Camera GZ MC500E EK User Manual

ENGLISH  
GETTING STARTED  
7
VIDEO RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
20  
DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA  
GZ-MC500E/EK  
STILL IMAGE RECORDING  
& PLAYBACK  
25  
29  
31  
48  
52  
VOICE RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
MENU SETTINGS  
REFERENCES  
To deactivate the demonstration,  
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.  
(pg. 48)  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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LYT1424-001A  
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Contents  
Manual Settings in MSET Menu .................... 34  
How to Select a Menu Item ....................... 34  
White Balance ........................................... 35  
GETTING STARTED  
Provided Accessories ...................................... 7  
Index .............................................................. 10  
Power ............................................................. 14  
Operation Mode ............................................. 16  
Language Setting .......................................... 16  
Date/Time Settings ........................................ 17  
Inserting/Removing a CF Card ...................... 17  
Inserting/Removing an SD Card .................... 18  
Formatting a Recording Medium ................... 19  
Selecting Recording Medium ......................... 19  
Resetting the File Number ............................. 42  
Video Recording ............................................ 20  
Zooming ..................................................... 21  
Angle Adjustment ...................................... 21  
Video Playback .............................................. 22  
How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 22  
Various Playback Operations .................... 23  
Playback Zoom .......................................... 23  
Connecting to a TV or VCR ........................... 24  
Playback on a TV ...................................... 24  
Dubbing to a VCR ...................................... 24  
MENU SETTINGS  
48  
STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25  
Changing the Menu Settings ......................... 48  
Common Menus for All Modes ...................... 48  
Video Recording Menus ................................ 50  
Video Playback Menus .................................. 50  
Still Image Recording Menus ......................... 51  
Still Image Playback Menus ........................... 51  
Voice Recording Menus ................................. 51  
Voice Playback Menus .................................. 51  
Still Image Recording ..................................... 25  
Zooming ..................................................... 25  
Continuous Shooting ................................. 26  
Flash .......................................................... 26  
Still Image Playback ...................................... 27  
Slide Show ................................................. 27  
Index Screen of Still Image Files ............... 27  
How to Use the Scroll Bar ......................... 28  
Image Rotation .......................................... 28  
Playback Zoom .......................................... 28  
REFERENCES  
52  
Troubleshooting ............................................. 52  
Warning Indications ....................................... 55  
Cleaning the Camera ..................................... 57  
Cautions ......................................................... 57  
Specifications ................................................. 60  
VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
29  
Voice Recording ............................................ 29  
Voice Playback .............................................. 30  
Various Playback Operations .................... 30  
TERMS ............................................... Back cover  
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Dear Customer,  
CAUTION:  
To avoid electric  
shock or damage  
to the unit, first  
firmly insert the  
Thank you for purchasing this digital media  
camera. Before use, please read the safety  
information and precautions contained in the  
pages 4 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product.  
small end of the  
power cord into  
the AC Adapter  
until it is no  
longer wobbly,  
and then plug the larger end of the power cord  
into an AC outlet.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)  
Connection to the mains supply in the United  
Kingdom.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this  
equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points  
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a  
power point, then obtain an appropriate safety  
CAUTIONS:  
This camera is designed to be used with PAL-  
type colour television signals. It cannot be used  
for playback with a television of a different  
standard. However, live recording and LCD  
monitor playback are possible anywhere.  
Use the JVC BN-VM200U battery pack and, to  
recharge it or to supply power to the camera  
from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-  
voltage AC adapter. (An appropriate  
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an  
identical approved type, as originally fitted,  
and to replace the fuse cover.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to  
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug  
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by  
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains  
plug then follow the instructions given below:  
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger  
Terminal coded E or Green.  
conversion adapter may be necessary to  
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in  
different countries.)  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
NOTES:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) and  
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the  
back of the main unit.  
The rating information and safety caution of the  
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.  
Blue to N (Neutral)  
or Black  
Brown to L (Live)  
or Red  
If these colours do not correspond with the  
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as  
follows:  
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or  
coloured black.  
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured  
Red.  
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.  
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This  
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the  
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical  
damage to the camera and to the user.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel  
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious  
damage to the camera.  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION!  
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to  
the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will  
cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.  
CAUTIONS:  
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No  
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing  
to qualified personnel.  
When you are not using the AC adapter for a  
long period of time, it is recommended that you  
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.  
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DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is  
5
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 or more  
on both sides, on top and at the rear).  
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is  
designed for unattended operation or has a standby  
mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment  
and make sure that your family knows how to do  
this. Special arrangements may need to be made  
for infirm or handicapped people.  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a  
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able  
to get out.)  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or  
radios so that you are distracted from the  
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch  
television whilst driving.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental  
problems must be considered and the local rules  
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries  
must be followed strictly.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as  
such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for  
example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life  
of the equipment.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or  
places with water.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs  
with wood screws — to ensure complete safety  
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs  
with the fixings provided according to the  
instructions.  
Also do not place any containers filled with water  
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower  
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this  
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to  
rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE  
OF EQUIPMENT  
This equipment has been designed and  
manufactured to meet international safety  
standards but, like any electrical equipment,  
care must be taken if you are to obtain the best  
results and safety is to be assured.  
NEVER let anyone especially children push  
anything into holes, slots or any other opening in  
the case — this could result in a fatal electrical  
shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical  
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe  
than sorry!  
DO read the operating instructions before you  
attempt to use the equipment.  
Before Using this Camera  
This camera is designed exclusively for  
CompactFlash Card (CF card) and SD Memory  
Card.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including  
the mains plug, extension leads and  
interconnections between pieces of equipment) are  
properly made and in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw  
the mains plug when making or changing  
connections.  
The removable hard disk (provided) or  
Microdrive is a type of CF card compliant with  
CF+ Type II.  
®
This camera records video in MPEG2 format  
compliant with SD-VIDEO format.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt  
about the installation, operation or safety of your  
equipment.  
Remember that this camera is not compatible  
with other digital video formats.  
Remember that this camera is intended for  
private consumer use only.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on  
equipment.  
Any commercial use without proper permission is  
prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a  
show, performance or exhibition for personal  
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you  
obtain permission beforehand.)  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are  
in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the  
mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose  
dangerous voltages.  
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Before recording important video, be sure to  
make a trial recording.  
Play back your trial recording to make sure the  
video and audio have been recorded properly.  
The camera and removable hard disk can heat up  
when used for an extended period. However, this  
is not a malfunction.  
The disk can heat up when used for an extended  
period. Therefore, do not remove it immediately  
from the camera.  
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.  
Other cautions  
Condensation can cause the drive to break down.  
If water is splashed on the drive, make sure that it  
is completely dried before usage.  
Do not use, replace, or store the disk in locations  
that are exposed to strong static electricity or  
electrical noise.  
Do not turn off the camera power or remove the  
battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback,  
or when otherwise accessing the recording  
medium.  
Do not bring the recording medium near objects  
that have a strong magnetic field or that emit  
strong electromagnetic waves.  
Bring your camera together with the removable  
hard disk  
When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your  
dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your  
camera together with the removable hard disk. If  
one of them is not included, the cause cannot be  
diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly.  
Also read “Cautions” on pages 57 to 59.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Since data must be read and written by the drive  
correctly, the camera may be unable to shoot  
when the camera heats up, such as during  
continuous shooting, or when the camera is  
cooled down during usage in a cold location. To  
fix this problem, follow the messages displayed  
on the screen. (pg. 56)  
®
Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi  
Global Storage Technologies, Inc. in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
Clean up the disk regularly to maintain high  
performance. (pg. 41, 49)  
MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI  
CORPORATION in Japan.  
Also read “Recording Medium” on page 58.  
Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights  
reserved.  
Other product and company names included in  
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or  
registered trademarks of their respective holders.  
Be careful to completely delete data when  
discarding or giving away the removable hard  
disk.  
When recording data is formatted or deleted on the  
camera, this only modifies the file management  
information, and the data is not completely erased.  
When discarding or giving away the removable hard  
disk, to prevent problems caused by the release of  
sensitive information, it is extremely important that  
the customer take responsibility to erase all  
recorded data. Some recommended methods of  
erasing data include using a commercial data  
removal program or using a hammer or strong  
magnet to physically or magnetically destroy the  
data on the hard disk so that it cannot be read. JVC  
shall not be responsible for any personal data that is  
released.  
Removable Hard Disk  
The removable hard disk is a precision  
electronic device. Be careful when handling it.  
Cautions for external jolt or stress  
After removing the disk from the camera, store it  
by inserting into the supplied protective case.  
Do not press on the  
cover.  
Do not subject the disk  
to vibrations or sudden  
jolts. Be especially  
careful to avoid sudden jolts when shooting or  
during playback.  
Do not affix stickers or write on the label.  
Do not apply strong pressure to the outside of the  
disk. Also, do not put it in your pants pocket or  
other location where it can be pressed on.  
Cautions for temperature  
The camera’s protection circuit may work for the  
proper recording or playback when the camera’s  
internal temperature rises or during usage in a  
cold location. (pg. 56)  
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a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V17E  
b Power cord (AP-V14E only)  
c Battery Pack BN-VM200U  
d S-Video/Audio/Video Cable  
e Cable Adapter  
Provided Accessories  
f USB Cable (Refer to the software installation  
and USB connection guide.)  
OR  
g Removable Hard Disk (4 GB)  
h Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk  
i Strap (See page 8 for attachment)  
j Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment)  
k CD-ROM  
l Audio Extension Cable (for optional  
headphones, see page 9 for attachment)  
m Core Filter for Cables (See page 9 for  
attachment)  
Large (x 1): S-Video/Audio/Video Cable  
Medium (x 1): USB Cable  
Small (x 2): Audio Extension Cable and AC  
Adapter’s Cord  
n Lens Hood (Already attached to the camera,  
pg. 8)  
NOTES:  
In order to maintain optimum performance of the  
camera, provided cables may be equipped with  
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one  
core filter, the end that is closest to the filter  
should be connected to the camera.  
Make sure to use the provided cables for  
connections. Do not use any other cables.  
The removable hard disk and its protective  
case are packaged in a silver bag.  
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Attaching the Strap  
Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood  
The provided lens hood helps block out glare  
when shooting under bright sunlight, the same  
way professional photographers do.  
1 Press and hold both  
sides as shown, then  
detach the fastener (large).  
To attach  
2 Pass the strap ring  
through the eyelet on the  
lens side.  
Align the lens hood with the camera’s lens, and  
then turn the hood clockwise a.  
To detach  
3 Pass through the strap  
Turn the hood counterclockwise b.  
Detach the hood only when using the optional  
conversion lens or lens filter.  
ring.  
4 Pass the fastener’s ring  
through the eyelet on the  
LCD side.  
5 Pass through the  
fastener’s ring.  
6 Connect the fastener.  
When shooting  
Hold the camera as shown  
in the illustration, grip it  
gently so that it feels  
secure, then adjust the  
strap.  
Attaching the Lens Cap  
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap  
to the camera as shown in the illustration.  
Pull the strap.  
To secure the camera so  
it cannot be dropped  
during shooting  
Detach the fastener from  
the strap as shown in step  
1.  
Put your hand through the  
strap, then secure the strap  
to your wrist so that the  
camera cannot be  
Slide the fastener.  
dropped.  
NOTE:  
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly, make sure  
the cap is flush to the camera.  
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3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.  
Attaching the Core Filter  
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core  
filter reduces interference.  
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the  
core filter.  
NOTES:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting a cable, attach the end with the  
core filter to the camera.  
Stopper  
How to Use the Audio Extension Cable  
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving  
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug  
and the core filter.  
Wind the cable once around the outside of the  
core filter as shown in the illustration.  
When using optional headphones, connect to  
the provided audio extension cable (with a core  
filter attached), then connect the audio extension  
cable to the camera. The core filter reduces  
interference.  
Core Filter  
3 cm  
Open the cover.  
To  
Headphones  
Wind once.  
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
Core Filter  
Audio Extension Cable (provided)  
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Index  
ATTENTION:  
Be careful not to cover X, d and e  
during shooting.  
Be careful not to cover Y during  
playback.  
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Controls  
Indicators  
U Power/Charge Lamp (pg. 14, 16)  
a Mode Button [MODE] (pg. 16)  
b Recording Mode Dial (pg. 16, 31 – 32)  
c Lock Button (pg. 16)  
V Access Lamp (Lights up or blinks when you  
access to any files. Do not turn off the power  
or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while  
accessing to files during recording or  
playback.)  
W Mode Lamp [  
(voice)] (pg. 16)  
d Power Switch [OFF,  
e Battery/CF Card Cover Open Switch [OPEN]  
(pg. 14, 17)  
f Delete Button [ ] (pg. 40)  
g Zoom Lever [T/W] (pg. 21, 25)  
Speaker Volume Control (pg. 22, 30)  
h Recording Start/Stop Button  
(pg. 20, 25, 29)  
i Play/Pause Button [49] (pg. 22, 27, 30)  
j Multi-Controller  
,
] (pg. 16)  
(video),  
(still image),  
Other Parts  
X Stereo Microphone  
Y Speaker (pg. 22)  
Z LCD Monitor  
w: Reverse Search [w (3)] (pg. 23)/Left  
[w]/Flash [ ] (pg. 26)  
b Battery/CF Card Cover (pg. 14, 17)  
c Flash  
d Camera Sensor  
e Lens  
f SD Card Cover (pg. 18)  
g Tripod Mounting Socket  
h Strap Fastener Eyelet (pg. 8)  
i Strap Eyelet (pg. 8)  
j Reset Hole (pg. 52)  
r: Reverse Skip [r (2)] (pg. 23)/Up [r]/  
Backlight Compensation [ ] (pg. 31)/  
Spot Exposure Control (pg. 31)  
e: Forward Search [e (5)] (pg. 23)/  
Right [e]/Continuous Shooting/Bracket  
Shooting [  
/
] (pg. 26, 33)  
t: Forward Skip [t (6)] (pg. 23)/Down  
[t]/Manual Set [ SET] (pg. 34)  
k Focus Button [FOCUS] (pg. 33)  
l Information Button [INFO] (pg. 38)  
m Menu Button [MENU] (pg. 48)  
n Flash Open Switch [FLASH OPEN]  
(pg. 26)  
o Manual Focus Ring (pg. 33)  
p Lens Hood (pg. 8)  
Connectors  
The connectors are located beneath the covers.  
Q USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer  
to the software installation and USB  
connection guide.)  
R Headphone Connector [ ] (pg. 9)  
S S-Video/Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]  
(pg. 24)  
T DC Input Connector [DC] (pg. 14)  
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d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]  
(normal), [E] (economy) (pg. 50)  
f Counter (pg. 49)  
Indications on LCD Monitor  
During both Video and Still Image Recording  
g 7REC: (Appears during recording.)  
79: (Appears during record-standby mode.)  
h Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator  
(pg. 50)  
During Still Image Recording only  
11:30  
10.11.2005  
FINE  
a Recording Mode Indicator (pg. 16)  
: Auto Mode  
: Manual Mode  
b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (pg. 50)  
c Approximate Zoom Ratio (pg. 21, 50)  
d Zoom Indicator (pg. 21, 50)  
e Iris Lock Indicator (pg. 31, 35)  
f Shutter Speed (pg. 32)  
g Brightness Control Indicator (pg. 49)  
h Battery Indicator (pg. 55)  
a Mode Indicator (pg. 16)  
b ISO sensitivity (GAIN) (pg. 51)  
(When set to [AUTO], there is no indication.)  
c Focus Icon (pg. 25)  
d Image Size: 2560 (2560 x 1920), 2048 (2048  
x1536), 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x  
960), 640 (640 x 480) (pg. 51)  
e Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STANDARD  
(standard) (pg. 51)  
f Flash Mode Indicator (pg. 26)  
g Remaining Number of Shots (pg. 63)  
i Date/Time (pg. 49)  
j Selected Medium Indicator (pg. 19, 49)  
k Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator  
(pg. 33)  
l Effect Mode Indicator (pg. 36)  
m White Balance Indicator (pg. 35)  
n Program AE Mode Indicator (pg. 31)  
h
: Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator  
: Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator  
o
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 35)  
: Backlight Compensation Indicator  
(pg. 31)  
i Shooting Icon (pg. 25)  
j Self-Timer Recording Indicator (pg. 51)  
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator  
(pg. 31)  
NOTE:  
For the indications on LCD monitor during voice  
recording, see page 29.  
During Video Recording only  
[0h56m]  
a Mode Indicator (pg. 16)  
b Wide Mode Indicator (pg. 50)  
c Wind Cut Indicator (pg. 50)  
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During Video Playback  
11:30  
10.11.2005  
a Mode Indicator (pg. 16)  
b Folder/File Number  
c Slide Show Playback Indicator (pg. 27)  
d Battery Indicator (pg. 55)  
e Date/Time (pg. 49)  
10.11.2005  
f Selected Medium Indicator (pg. 19, 49)  
a Mode Indicator (pg. 16)  
NOTE:  
b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when  
play list is played back. pg. 44)  
c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]  
(normal), [E] (economy) (pg. 50)  
d Playback Mode (pg. 22)  
U : Playback  
For the indications on LCD monitor during voice  
playback, see page 30.  
9 : Pause  
5
: Forward High-Speed Search  
: Reverse High-Speed Search  
3
9U : Forward Slow-Motion  
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion  
(The number on the left shows speed.)  
e Counter (pg. 49)  
f Volume Level Indicator  
g Battery Indicator (pg. 55)  
h Date (pg. 49)  
i Selected Medium Indicator (pg. 19, 49)  
j Effect Mode Indicator (pg. 36)  
k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (pg. 37, 50)  
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1 Set the power switch to OFF while pressing  
Power  
down the lock button located on the switch.  
2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the  
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.  
arrow a, then open the battery/CF card cover.  
3 Insert the battery pack firmly into the battery  
pack mount until it locks into space as shown in  
the illustration.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
4 Close the battery/CF card cover firmly until it  
locks.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
5 Connect the AC adapter to the camera.  
6 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.  
Power/Charge Lamp  
OPEN  
(AP-V14E only)  
7 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The  
power/charge lamp on the camera blinks to  
indicate charging has started.  
8 When the power/charge lamp goes out,  
charging is finished. Unplug the power cord from  
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from  
the camera.  
Battery/CF Card  
Cover  
To detach the battery pack  
Open the battery/CF card cover, and remove the  
battery pack while sliding BATTERY in the  
direction of the arrow b.  
Protrusion  
Battery Pack  
BATTERY  
Required charging time  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
Open the cover.  
BN-VM200U (provided) Approx. 1 hr. 35 min.  
To DC  
connector  
mark  
To AC outlet  
AC Adapter  
(ex. AP-V17E)  
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Using AC Power  
Connect the AC adapter to the camera.  
NOTES:  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
When the battery/CF card cover is opened or the  
SD card is removed while the power is on, the  
power is automatically turned off to protect the  
data in the recording medium. To turn on the  
power again after opening the battery/CF card  
cover, close the cover. To turn on the power again  
after removing the SD card, close the cover and  
Open the cover.  
To DC  
connector  
mark  
set the power switch to OFF, then to  
or  
.
It is recommended that only genuine JVC  
batteries are used in this camera. Using generic  
non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the  
internal charging circuitry.  
To AC outlet  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery  
pack, remove it first.  
AC Adapter  
(ex. AP-V17E)  
When charging the battery pack for the first time  
or after a long storage period, the power/charge  
lamp may not light. In this case, remove the  
battery pack from the camera, then try charging  
again.  
NOTE:  
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
If the battery operation time remains extremely  
short even after having been fully charged, the  
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.  
Please purchase a new one.  
Using the optional AA-V200 battery charger, you  
can charge the BN-VM200U battery pack without  
the camera.  
ATTENTION:  
Before detaching the power source, make sure  
that the camera’s power is turned off. Failure to do  
so can result in a camera malfunction.  
If the camera is a subject to electrostatic  
discharge, turn the power off before using it again.  
Since the AC adapter processes electricity  
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to  
use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries  
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive  
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its  
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this  
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a  
fire.  
Using the Battery Pack  
Perform steps 2 4 in “Charging the Battery  
Pack”.  
Maximum continuous recording time  
The Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Battery pack  
Recording time  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a  
large power capacity. However, when one is  
exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its  
usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to  
function. If this happens, place the battery pack  
in your pocket or other warm, protected place for  
a short time, then re-attach it to the camera.  
BN-VM200U (provided) 1 hr.  
NOTES:  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
• Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged  
repeatedly.  
• Playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned recording time.  
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3 Auto/Manual Mode  
Set the recording mode dial to the desired  
position to switch the auto/manual recording  
Operation Mode  
To turn on the camera, set the power switch to  
or  
while pressing down the lock button  
mode. The indicator  
or  
appears on the  
located on the switch.  
LCD monitor. (pg. 12)  
The power/charge lamp turns on.  
To turn off the camera, set the power switch to  
OFF.  
Auto mode ( ):  
You can record using no special  
effects or manual adjustments.  
1 Power Switch  
Manual mode (other than ):  
Manual recording is possible by  
setting various functions.  
(pg. 31 – 36)  
Mode Lamp  
Language Setting (except GZ-  
MC500EK for U.K. model)  
The language on the display can be changed.  
(pg. 48, 49)  
2 MODE  
3
Power/Charge Lamp  
1 Set the power switch to  
or  
.
Lock Button  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
Set the appropriate operation mode according to  
your preference using the power switch, MODE  
button and the recording mode dial.  
3 Select [DISPLAY]  
CAMERA SETTING  
BASIC SETTING  
with the multi-controller  
MEMORY CARD SETTING  
(r/t), then press 49.  
DISPLAY  
QUALITY  
WIDE MODE  
WIND CUT  
1 Power Switch Position  
Set the power switch for recording ( ) or  
playback ( ) while pressing down the lock  
button.  
4 Select [LANGUAGE]  
DATE/TIME  
with the multi-controller  
SCENE COUNTER  
(r/t), then press 49.  
LANGUAGE  
Power Switch  
CLOCK ADJUST  
5 Select the desired  
BRIGHT  
language with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then  
press 49.  
Playback  
Recording  
Power Off  
6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.  
2 Recording/Playback Mode  
Press MODE to select the recording/playback  
mode.  
The selected mode lamp lights up.  
: Video mode (pg. 20, 22)  
: Still image mode (pg. 25, 27)  
: Voice mode (pg. 29, 30)  
To select the voice mode, press and hold  
MODE.  
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Date/Time Settings  
Inserting/Removing a CF Card  
The recording start date/time is recorded on the You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as  
video/still image/voice file and it can be checked a recording medium in the CF slot.  
by pressing INFO during playback.  
(pg. 22, 27, 30)  
The removable hard disk (provided) or  
Microdrive is a type of CF cards. See page 62  
for the guaranteed media to work with this  
camera.  
®
1 Set the power switch to  
or  
.
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
Rear  
3 Select [DISPLAY]  
CAMERA SETTING  
Front  
BASIC SETTING  
with the multi-controller  
Terminals  
MEMORY CARD SETTING  
(r/t), then press 49.  
DISPLAY  
QUALITY  
OPEN  
WIDE MODE  
WIND CUT  
CF Slot  
4 Select [CLOCK  
SCENE COUNTER  
ADJUST] with the multi-  
Eject Button  
LANGUAGE  
controller (r/t), then  
CLOCK ADJUST  
press 49. The day is  
highlighted.  
BRIGHT  
DATE/TIME  
Battery/CF  
Card Cover  
5 Input the day with the  
CLOCK ADJUST  
multi-controller (r/t),  
DATE  
TIME  
then press 49. Repeat  
to input the month, year,  
hour and minute.  
31 01 2005 11 : 07  
6 Press MENU to  
return to the normal screen.  
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium  
Battery  
1 Make sure the camera’s power is off.  
2 Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the  
If the camera is not used for approx. 3 months,  
the clock’s lithium battery will become  
discharged and the date/time stored in memory  
will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the  
camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for  
over 24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable  
lithium battery. Then perform the date/time  
setting before using the camera.  
arrow a, then open the battery/CF card cover.  
3 When the eject button is pulled out as shown  
in the illustration, push it once.  
The button is pushed in.  
4 To insert a CF card, firmly insert it as shown  
in the illustration.  
To remove a CF card, push the eject button  
twice.  
The eject button comes out by pushing it once. By  
pushing the eject button once again ejects the CF  
card.  
Note that the camera can be used without  
setting the date/time.  
5 Close the battery/CF card cover firmly until it  
locks.  
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NOTES:  
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.  
Read the cautions on CF card. (pg. 58,  
“Recording Medium”)  
Before using the provided removable hard disk or  
a new CF card, it is necessary to format it.  
(pg. 19)  
When the battery/CF card cover is opened or the  
SD card is removed while the power is on, the  
power is automatically turned off to protect the  
data in the recording medium. To turn on the  
power again after opening the battery/CF card  
cover, close the cover. To turn on the power again  
after removing the SD card, close the cover and  
Clipped edge  
SD card (optional)  
Label  
SD Slot  
set the power switch to OFF, then to  
or  
.
Write/Erase  
Protection Tab  
ATTENTION:  
Do not insert or remove the CF card while the  
camera is turned on, as this may cause the CF  
card to be corrupted or cause the camera to  
become unable to recognise whether or not the  
CF card is installed.  
Do not squeeze the external covers of the CF  
card.  
SD Card Cover  
1 Make sure the camera’s power is off.  
2 Open the SD card cover.  
3 To insert an SD card, firmly insert it with its  
clipped edge first.  
To remove an SD card, push it once. After the  
SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of  
the label.  
4 Close the SD card cover.  
To protect valuable files  
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side  
of the SD card in the direction of “LOCK”. This  
prevents the SD card from being recorded over.  
To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to  
the position opposite to “LOCK” before inserting  
it.  
NOTE:  
Before using a new SD card, it is necessary to  
format the card. (pg. 19)  
ATTENTION:  
Do not insert or remove the SD card while the  
camera is turned on, as this may cause the SD card  
to be corrupted or cause the camera to become  
unable to recognise whether or not the SD card is  
installed.  
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Formatting a Recording Medium  
Selecting Recording Medium  
You can format (initialise) a recording medium in Select the recording medium before starting  
the CF or SD slot. You have to format the  
provided removable hard disk or newly-  
purchased CF cards and SD cards with this  
camera before using them. This enables stable  
speeds and operation when accessing the  
recording medium. Be aware that all files and  
data including protected files will be erased.  
(pg. 39)  
recording or playback. (pg. 48, 49)  
Example: When recording still images to an SD  
card  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
3 Select [MEMORY  
DIS  
CAMERA SETTING  
BASIC SETTING  
CARD SETTING] with  
the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49.  
1 Set the power switch to  
or  
.
MEMORY CARD SETTING  
DISPLAY  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
QUALITY  
WIDE MODE  
3 Select [MEMORY  
DIS  
CAMERA SETTING  
CARD SETTING] with  
4 Select [IMAGE  
MODE] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then  
press 49.  
COPY/MOVE  
NO. RESET  
BASIC SETTING  
the multi-controller (r/  
MEMORY CARD SETTING  
VIDEO MODE  
t), then press 49.  
DISPLAY  
IMAGE MODE  
VOICE MODE  
FORMAT  
QUALITY  
WIDE MODE  
5 Select [SD SLOT] with  
the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49.  
CLEAN UP  
4 Select [FORMAT] with  
VIDEO MODE  
IMAGE MODE  
the multi-controller (r/  
VOICE MODE  
t), then press 49.  
FORMAT  
6 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.  
CLEAN UP  
5 Select [CF SLOT] or  
COPY/MOVE  
[SD SLOT] with the multi-  
NO. RESET  
controller (r/t), then  
press 49.  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To cancel the formatting, select [CANCEL], then  
press 49.  
CAUTION:  
Do not remove the recording medium or perform  
any other operation (such as turning off the power)  
during format. Also, be sure to use the provided AC  
adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted  
if the battery becomes exhausted during format. If  
the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it  
again.  
NOTE:  
Do not format the recording medium on the PC.  
Make sure to format the recording medium on the  
camera.  
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NOTES:  
Video Recording  
If the camera is left without any operation during  
recording or playback (video, still image or voice)  
for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the  
camera is turned off automatically to conserve  
power. To turn the camera on again, set the power  
MODE  
Zoom Lever  
switch to OFF, then to  
or  
. When using the  
AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode  
(the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns  
off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any  
operation such as zooming.  
When the camera heats up, the 7REC indicator  
flashes. If the camera continues to heat up,  
shooting may be stopped to protect the recording  
medium. In this case, turn off the camera power,  
and then wait until the camera cools down.  
(pg. 56)  
Recording Start/  
Stop Button  
Lock Button  
When shooting continuously, shooting is  
automatically stopped when a file size of 4 GB is  
reached.  
If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the  
video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder  
for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to  
the [EXTMOV] folder. To play back these files, see  
To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder”  
(pg. 22).  
There may be differences in the brightness  
between the recorded video and still image, even  
if the same subject is shot.  
Video file names are assigned as sequential  
hexadecimal numbers.  
Power Switch  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
.
The camera is programmed to record videos on  
the medium in the CF slot by the factory-preset.  
To switch the recording medium, see pages 19, 48  
and 49.  
To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and  
50.  
3 Press the recording start/stop button to start  
recording.  
Approximate remaining time  
for recording appears on  
the display.  
To turn the operation sounds off, see page 48.  
For approximate recording time, see page 62.  
[0h56m]  
4 To stop recording, press  
the recording start/stop button again.  
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Zooming  
Angle Adjustment  
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-  
angle shooting. You can zoom in up to 10x by  
using the optical zoom.  
Tilt the lens part at the most convenient angle.  
The lens part can rotate 45° upward and  
downward.  
To zoom in  
Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).  
To zoom out  
Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).  
W: Wide angle  
T: Telephoto  
Deleting Files  
If you press  
during recording mode, the file  
recorded most recently will be deleted.  
(pg. 40)  
However, if the recording mode (video, still image  
or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and  
on again after recording, you cannot delete the  
file.  
Digital zoom zone  
10x (Optical) zoom  
zone  
Approximate zoom  
ratio  
The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker  
the zoom action.  
Zoom magnification over 10x is done through  
digital image processing, and is therefore called  
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to  
200x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [200X]. (pg. 50)  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during zooming.  
In this case, set the zoom before recording and  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording.  
During digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.  
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all  
the way to W.  
When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,  
the camera may automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance to the subject. In this  
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (pg. 50)  
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To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder  
If the data cannot be recorded properly, the  
video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder.  
(pg. 20)  
To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder,  
press the recording start/stop button while the  
index screen is displayed in step 2, and then  
proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed.  
The fast forward, rewind, slow, frame-by-frame  
playback, and playlist creation functions are not  
available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.  
Video Playback  
Zoom Lever  
INFO  
49  
r
NOTES:  
MODE  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD  
monitor or on a connected TV. (pg. 24)  
At the junctions between scenes, the image may  
stop momentarily or the sound may be  
interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction.  
To join scenes without distortion, load the video  
files into the PC and use the provided software to  
combine the files. When the combined file is used  
to record a DVD, it will have the same joints  
without distortion between scenes as a  
commercial DVD. Refer to “How To Create DVDs  
simply” of software installation and USB  
connection guide for more about DVD creation.  
The date and counter can be displayed during  
playback. (pg. 49)  
When the camera heats up, the U indicator  
flashes. If the camera continues to heat up,  
playback may be stopped to protect the recording  
medium. In this case, turn off the camera power,  
and then wait until the camera cools down.  
(pg. 56)  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
w
t
e
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
.
The index screen for videos appears. The image  
on the index screen shows the first part of the  
shooting.  
To switch the medium to be played back, see pages  
19, 48 and 49.  
3 Select the video file you want to play back  
with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e).  
4 Press 49 to start playback.  
5 To pause playback, press 49 again.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector,  
the sound is not heard from the speaker or  
headphones.  
To return to the index screen  
Slide the zoom lever to W when playback is  
paused.  
How to Use the Scroll Bar  
To adjust the speaker volume  
During playback slide the zoom lever towards T  
to turn up the volume, or towards W to turn down  
the volume.  
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 (pg. 40),  
creating play list (pg. 43), etc.  
To turn on/off the date display  
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF].  
(pg. 48, 49)  
1 Slide the zoom lever  
Scroll bar  
towards W to select the  
VIDEO  
7/53  
scroll bar on the index  
screen.  
To turn on/off the on-screen display  
Press INFO repeatedly.  
2 Display the next or  
To check the file information  
Press INFO when playback is paused.  
previous page with the  
multi-controller (r  
/t).  
If you move and hold the  
multi-controller to r/t, the high speed search  
starts.  
If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever  
towards T, then select the file.  
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Various Playback Operations  
Playback Zoom  
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.  
Still playback (Pause)  
Press 49 during normal playback.  
To resume normal playback, press 49 again.  
1 During normal playback, at the point you want  
to zoom in, press 49 to pause playback.  
2 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.  
The full view of the image is displayed in the small  
screen on the lower right side. The * mark  
Search playback  
During normal playback, move the multi-  
controller to e for forward search, or w for  
reverse search.  
indicates the centre point of the magnified area.  
3 Move to the magnified area you want to view  
Moving the multi-controller to w or e  
repeatedly increases the search speed for  
each direction. (–60x to +60x)  
with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e).  
4 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.  
When the zoom is set all the way to W (wide-  
angle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches  
the display to the index screen. (pg. 22)  
To resume normal playback, press 49.  
Locating the start point of the file or skip the  
file  
Move the multi-controller to t to locate the start  
point of the next file. Moving the multi-controller  
to t repeatedly skips files in forward direction.  
Move the multi-controller to r to locate the start  
point of the current file. Moving the multi-  
controller to r repeatedly skips files in reverse  
direction.  
Deleting Video Files  
Press , then select [EXECUTE] with the multi-  
controller (r/t) and press 49.  
You can select the desired file to be deleted with  
the multi-controller (w/e).  
To delete multiple files at once, see page 40.  
If the multi-controller is moved to t or r  
during normal playback or search, playback  
resumes after locating the start point of a file.  
Frame-by-frame playback  
While playback is paused, move the multi-  
controller to e or w.  
Moving the multi-controller to w or e repeatedly  
advances or reverses the still picture frame by  
frame.  
To resume normal playback, press 49.  
Slow motion playback  
While playback is paused, move and hold the  
multi-controller to e or w for over 2 seconds.  
To stop slow motion playback, press 49.  
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Playback on a TV  
Connecting to a TV or VCR  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Open the cover.  
2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration.  
If using a VCR, go to step 3.  
If not, go to step 4.  
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
To AV connector  
4 Turn on the camera, the VCR and the TV.  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set  
S-Video/Audio/Video  
Cable  
(provided)  
the TV to its VIDEO mode.  
6 Start playback on the camera. (pg. 22)  
To choose whether or not the following  
displays appear on the connected TV  
Date/Time  
Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF].  
(pg. 48, 49)  
Counter  
Set [SCENE COUNTER] to [ON] or [OFF].  
(pg. 48, 49)  
(Pressing INFO button also turns on/off the  
displays.)  
“Y/C” / “CVBS”  
Cable Adapter*  
Video Out Select  
Switch  
To TV or VCR  
Dubbing to a VCR  
A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/  
VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input  
connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to  
connect the yellow video cable.)  
B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/  
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)  
C Red to AUDIO R IN**  
1 Perform steps 1 to 6 above.  
2 At the point you want to start dubbing, start  
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s  
instruction manual.)  
3 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,  
then stop playback on the camera.  
D White to AUDIO L IN**  
* If your TV/VCR has a SCART connector, use the  
provided cable adapter.  
** Not required for watching still images only.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 15)  
Set the video out select switch of the cable  
adapter as required:  
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
does not accept Y/C signals and uses a video  
cable.  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound  
when the camera is turned on.  
To connect the camera to a PC, refer to the  
software installation and USB connection guide.  
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Zooming  
Still Image Recording  
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-  
angle shooting. You can zoom in up to 8x by  
using the optical zoom.  
MODE  
Zoom Lever  
To zoom in  
Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).  
Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).  
W: Wide angle T: Telephoto  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
Zoom zone  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
The camera is programmed to record still images  
on the medium in the CF slot by the factory-  
preset. To switch the recording medium, see  
pages 19, 48 and 49.  
To change the image size and picture quality, see  
pages 48 and 51.  
Approximate zoom  
ratio  
The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker  
the zoom action.  
To use the flash, see page 26.  
NOTES:  
3 Press the recording start/stop button. PHOTO  
indicator appers during shooting. The still image  
is recorded.  
To check how the image looks before recording,  
press the recording start/stop button halfway and  
Zooming is possible up to 8X regardless of the  
ZOOM setting in the still image recording mode.  
Focusing may become unstable during zooming.  
In this case, set the zoom before recording and  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording.  
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.  
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all  
the way to W.  
hold. The  
indicator appears and stops blinking  
when the captured image is focused. To cancel  
the recording, release the recording start/stop  
button. To record it on the recording medium,  
press the recording start/stop button fully.  
When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,  
the camera may automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance to the subject. In this  
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (pg. 50)  
NOTES:  
There may be differences in the brightness  
between the recorded video and still image, even  
if the same subject is shot.  
To turn the shutter sound off, see page 48.  
For approximate number of storable images, see  
page 63.  
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[AUTO]: The flash fires automatically when  
the surroundings are dark.  
AUTO RED-EYE: The flash fires  
automatically but reduces the red-eye  
phenomenon of the subject's eyes.  
ON: The flash fires regardless of the shooting  
condition.  
SLOW SYNCHRO: The flash fires  
regardless of the shooting condition. The shutter  
speed becomes slower in this mode, so the  
background can be also brightened.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
Continuous Shooting  
If the continuous shooting mode is set to on,  
keeping the recording start/stop button pressed  
in step 3 in “Still Image Recording” (pg. 25)  
provides an effect similar to serial photography.  
(Interval between still images: approx. 0.5  
seconds)  
To use this function, set the recording mode dial  
to other than , then move the multi-controller  
to e so that the  
indicator appears on the  
display.  
To turn off this function, move the multi-controller  
When not using the flash  
Push the flash down slightly.  
to e so that  
(or  
) indicator disappears.  
Continuous shooting may not work well depending  
on the recording medium.  
The continuous shooting speed will drop when  
repeatedly making continuous shots.  
NOTES:  
The flash, continuous shooting or bracket  
shooting etc. cannot be used at the same time. An  
unusable mode indicator blinks or goes out.  
The flash icon also blinks while charging the flash.  
If the flash is not bright enough, set [GAIN] to  
[200] or [400]. (pg. 51)  
Flash  
You can use the flash for still image recording.  
The flash mode can be changed as required.  
Deleting Files  
If you press  
during recording mode, the file  
recorded most recently will be deleted.  
(pg. 40)  
However, if the recording mode (video, still image  
or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and  
on again after recording, you cannot delete the  
file.  
FLASH OPEN  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
.
3 Slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the  
arrow 1 so that the built-in flash pops up.  
The flash icon appears.  
4 Select the desired flash mode with the multi-  
controller w ( ).  
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Slide Show  
You can playback all the images stored in  
recording media automatically.  
Still Image Playback  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press MODE to select  
.
A still image is displayed.  
To switch the medium to be played back, see  
pages 19, 48 and 49.  
INFO  
49  
r
3 Press 49 to start the slide show.  
MODE  
Lock Button  
If you move the multi-controller to t during the  
slide show, files are displayed in descending  
order.  
If you move the multi-controller to r during the  
slide show, files are displayed in ascending  
order.  
Power Switch  
w
t
e
To end the slide show, press 49 again.  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
To display the next  
image  
To display the  
previous image  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
A still image is displayed.  
To switch the medium to be played back, see  
Normal Playback  
pages 19, 48 and 49.  
3 Move the multi-controller to w to display the  
previous file. Move the multi-controller to e to  
display the next file.  
To turn on/off the date/time display  
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF].  
(pg. 48, 49)  
Slide Show  
Index Screen of Still Image Files  
You can view multiple files stored in a recording  
medium at a time. This browsing capability  
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.  
To turn on/off the on-screen display / To  
check the file information (pg. 38) / To  
display the histogram (pg. 38)  
Press INFO repeatedly.  
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1 Slide the zoom lever  
to W when a recorded  
image is displayed.  
The display switches to  
the index screen.  
NOTES:  
Images shot and stored on the recording media  
with another device may not be played back  
correctly.  
You can zoom in/out or rotate still images.  
(pg. 28)  
2 Move the frame to the  
desired file with the multi-  
controller (r/t/w/e).  
3 Press 49. The selected file is displayed.  
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How to Use the Scroll Bar  
Playback Zoom  
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 (pg. 40),  
setting DPOF (pg. 46), etc.  
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press MODE to select  
.
A still image is displayed.  
1 Slide the zoom lever  
Scroll bar  
To switch the medium to be played back, see  
pages 19, 48 and 49.  
towards W to select the  
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scroll bar on the index  
screen.  
3 Slide the zoom lever towards T to zoom in.  
The full view of the image is displayed in the small  
screen on the lower right side. The * mark  
2 Display the next or  
previous page with the  
multi-controller (r/t).  
If you move and hold the  
indicates the centre point of the magnified area.  
4 Move to the magnified area you want to view  
with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e).  
multi-controller to r/t, the high speed search  
5 To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.  
When the zoom is set all the way to W (wide-  
angle) side, sliding the zoom lever to W switches  
the display to the index screen. (pg. 27)  
starts.  
If you find the desired file, slide the zoom lever  
towards T, then select the file.  
Image Rotation  
You can rotate a still image clockwise or  
counterclockwise.  
Deleting Still Image Files  
Press , then select [EXECUTE] with the multi-  
controller (r/t) and press 49.  
You can select the desired file to be deleted with  
the multi-controller (w/e).  
To delete multiple files at once, see page 40.  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press MODE to select  
.
A still image is displayed.  
To switch the medium to be played back, see  
pages 19, 48 and 49.  
3 Move the multi-controller to t to rotate 90°  
clockwise.  
Each time you move the multi-controller to t, the  
image rotates clockwise. (90° ] 180° ] 270° ]  
0°)  
4 Move the multi-controller to r to rotate 90°  
counterclockwise.  
Each time you move the multi-controller to r, the  
image rotates counterclockwise. (270° ] 180° ]  
90° ] 0°)  
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Indication on LCD Monitor  
Voice Recording  
Zoom Lever  
VOICE RECORDING  
Recording  
Start/Stop  
Button  
[0h56m]  
MODE  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
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a Remaining Time (pg. 63)  
b Selected Medium Indicator (pg. 19, 49)  
c Sound Quality: 48 (fine), 16 (standard), 8  
(economy) (pg. 51)  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press and hold MODE to select  
.
The camera is programmed to record voice on the  
medium in the CF slot by the factory preset. To  
switch the recording medium, see pages 19, 48  
and 49.  
To change the sound quality and recording level,  
see pages 48 and 51.  
d Recording Level:  
(low) (pg. 51)  
(high),  
(middle),  
e Wind Cut Indicator (pg. 50)  
f Counter  
g Battery Indicator (pg. 55)  
h Date/Time  
i Microphone Input Level Indicator  
j Recording Mode  
7: Record  
3 Press the recording start/stop button to start  
recording.  
4 To stop recording, press the recording start/  
stop button again. The camera re-enters the  
record-standby mode.  
: Record-standby  
Deleting Files  
NOTE:  
If you press  
during recording mode, the file  
For approximate recording time, see page 63.  
recorded most recently will be deleted.  
(pg. 40)  
However, if the recording mode (video, still image  
or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and  
on again after recording, you cannot delete the  
file.  
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Indication on LCD Monitor  
Voice Playback  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press and hold MODE to select  
.
VOICE PLAYBACK  
To switch the medium to be played back, see  
pages 19, 48 and 49.  
3 Press 49 to start playback.  
4 To pause playback, press 49 again.  
To adjust the speaker volume  
During playback slide the zoom lever towards T  
to turn up the volume, or towards W to turn down  
the volume.  
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a Playback Speed:  
(slow) (pg. 51)  
(normal),  
(fast),  
To check the file information  
Press INFO when playback is paused.  
b Selected Medium Indicator (pg. 19, 49)  
c Sound Quality: 48 (fine), 16 (standard), 8  
(economy) (pg. 51)  
d Counter  
e Battery Indicator (pg. 55)  
f Date/Time (pg. 49)  
g Volume Level Indicator  
h Playback Mode  
To select the file on the playback list  
Slide the zoom lever to  
W when playback is  
paused so that the  
playback list appears.  
Then select the file with  
the multi-controller (r/  
t) and press 49.  
VOICE  
FILE No. 100-0001  
DATE  
P.B. TIME  
15. 11. 2005 10:30 1h30m20s  
20. 11. 2005 11:30 1h15m10s  
23. 11. 2005 10:10 2h20m20s  
29. 11. 2005 11:00 2h50m30s  
8 : Stop  
U : Playback  
9 : Pause  
3
Scroll bar  
Scroll bar is available  
to be used as on the index screen of video and  
still image.  
: Reverse High-Speed Search  
: Forward High-Speed Search  
5
i Recording Level Indicator  
j Folder/File Number  
Various Playback Operations  
Search playback  
Deleting Voice Files  
Press , then select [EXECUTE] with the multi-  
controller (r/t) and press 49.  
You can select the desired file to be deleted with  
the multi-controller (w/e).  
To delete multiple files at once, see page 40.  
During normal playback, move the multi-  
controller to e for forward search, or w for  
reverse search. To resume normal playback,  
press 49.  
Locating the start point of the file or skip the  
file  
Move the multi-controller to t to locate the start  
point of the next file. Moving the multi-controller  
to t repeatedly skips files in forward direction.  
Move the multi-controller to r to locate the start  
point of the current file. Moving the multi-  
controller to r repeatedly skips files in reverse  
direction.  
If the multi-controller is moved to t or r  
during normal playback or search, playback  
resumes after locating the start point of a file.  
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Backlight Compensation  
Backlight compensation brightens the subject  
quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of  
the subject are brightened by increasing the  
exposure.  
Program AE  
You can use the program AE settings for specific  
/
/
shooting situations.  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Set the recording mode dial to the desired  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Set the recording mode dial to other than  
so that is displayed.  
3 Move the multi-controller to r ( ) once so  
that the indicator appears.  
.
position.  
Twilight: Makes evening scenes look more  
natural.  
Portrait: The subject in the front is  
accentuated by blurring the background.  
To cancel backlight compensation  
Sports: Fast shutter speed allows fast-  
moving subject to be captured one frame at a  
time vividly. The shutter speed is set at 1/250 to  
1/4000 second automatically.  
Move the multi-controller to r ( ) twice so that  
the  
indicator disappears.  
Snow: Compensates for subjects that may  
appear too dark when shooting in extremely  
bright surroundings such as in the snow.  
Spot Exposure Control  
Selection of a spot metering area enables more  
precise exposure compensation. You can select  
one of the three metering areas.  
/
To turn off the program AE function  
Set the recording mode dial to  
or  
.
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Set the recording mode dial to other than  
so that is displayed.  
3 Move the multi-controller to r ( ) twice so  
.
NOTE:  
While recording is in progress, the program AE  
cannot be set even if the recording mode dial is set.  
that the  
indicator appears.  
The spot metering area frame  
appears at the  
centre.  
4 Select the desired spot metering area frame  
with the multi-controller (w/e).  
5 Press 49. The setting is completed.  
To lock the exposure  
After step 4, press and hold 49 for over 2  
seconds. The indicator appears.  
To cancel spot exposure control  
Move the multi-controller to r ( ) once so that  
the  
indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
Spot exposure control may not be possible when  
some other functions are activated.  
Depending on the shooting location and condition,  
optimum result may not be attained.  
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Aperture-Priority  
Shutter-Priority  
Setting the aperture value manually (  
)
Setting the shutter speed manually (  
)
You can set the aperture value (F-number)  
manually. The larger the aperture value (lower F-  
number), the more blurred the background will  
become. The smaller the aperture value (higher  
F-number), the clearer the focus will be both  
near and far object.  
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.  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Set the recording mode dial to . The  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
shutter speed is displayed.  
2 Set the recording mode dial to . The F-  
3 Select the desired shutter speed with the  
number is displayed.  
multi-controller (w/e).  
3 Select the desired F-number with the multi-  
You can select the shutter speed from the  
followings.  
If you cannot change the value, press 49.  
controller (w/e).  
You can select F-number from the followings.  
F1.8* / F1.9** / F2.0 / F2.8 / F4.0 / F5.6 / F8.0*  
* Not available for still image recording.  
** Not available for video recording.  
1/2  
1/4  
1/8  
1/15  
Slow shutter speed can blur the  
subject to give the impression of  
flowing motion.  
If you cannot change the value, press 49.  
4 Press 49. The setting is completed.  
To change the F-number  
Press 49, then select the F-number with the  
multi-controller (w/e) and press 49.  
1/25*  
The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50  
second. Black bands that usually  
appear when shooting a TV screen  
become narrower.  
1/50*  
To turn off the aperture-priority  
The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120  
second. The flickering that occurs  
when shooting under a fluorescent  
light or mercury-vapor lamp is  
reduced.  
Set the recording mode dial to other than  
.
NOTE:  
1/120*  
If it is too bright, set to the larger F-number. If it is  
too dark, set to the smaller.  
Fast shutter speed allows fast-moving  
subject to be captured one frame at a  
time vividly. Use these settings when  
an automatic adjustment does not  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000**  
1/2000**  
1/4000**  
work well by  
(Sports) mode in  
Program AE. (pg. 31)  
* The shutter speed is set to 1/30, 1/60, 1/125  
during the still image recording.  
** Not available for still image recording. If the flash  
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To change the shutter speed  
Press 49, then select the shutter speed with  
the multi-controller (w/e) and press 49.  
To turn off the shutter-priority  
Set the recording mode dial to other than  
.
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use a tripod when recording  
with a slow shutter speed.  
The shutter speed can be set separately in video  
and still image.  
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Bracket Shooting  
Manual Focus  
/
In addition to an image with the exposure set by The camera's Full Range AF system offers  
the camera, two other images are recorded with continuous focusing ability from close-up to  
exposure values shifted to the +0.3 EV and –0.3 infinity. However, the correct focus may not be  
EV sides. You can select the image that has a  
suitable exposure after shooting.  
obtained depending on the shooting condition.  
In this case, use the manual focus mode.  
FOCUS  
Decreased exposure  
Standard exposure  
Increased exposure  
Manual Focus Ring  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Set the recording mode dial to other than  
so that is displayed.  
.
3 Press FOCUS. The manual focus adjustment  
indicator appears.  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
4 To focus on a further subject, rotate the  
manual focus ring counterclockwise.  
.
3 Set the recording mode dial to other than  
Focusing on a further  
subject  
so that  
4 Move the multi-controller to e ( ) twice so  
that the indicator appears on the display.  
is displayed.  
5 Press the recording start/stop button for  
bracket shooting. Three still images are  
recorded.  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the manual  
focus ring clockwise.  
To cancel the bracket shooting  
Move the multi-controller to e ( ) so that the  
indicator disappears.  
Focusing on a nearer  
subject  
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To return to automatic focus  
Press FOCUS again or set the recording mode  
Manual Settings in MSET  
Menu  
You can use manual recording functions easily  
by selecting items in the MSET menus.  
/
dial to  
.
Manual focus is recommended in situations  
listed below;  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference  
in brightness and darkness), such as a flat,  
one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the  
display.*  
How to Select a Menu Item  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Set the recording mode dial to other than  
so that is displayed.  
.
When the scene contains minute patterns or  
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or  
light reflecting off the surface of a body of  
water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear  
3 Move the multi-controller to t (  
). The  
menu screen appears.  
4 Select a desired item  
from the MSET menu  
with the multi-controller  
(w/e), then press 49.  
AUTO AUTO OFF  
AE WB EF  
blinking:  
,
,
, and  
.
There are 3 items in the  
MSET menu.  
AE: Manual Exposure (pg. 35)  
WB: White Balance (pg. 35)  
EF: Effect (pg. 36)  
Step 5 and 6 below are example of the  
manual exposure setting.  
5 Select a setting with  
the multi-controller (w/  
e), then press 49. The  
setting is completed.  
0
AUTO  
AUTO AUTO OFF  
6 Close the MSET  
AE  
WB  
EF  
menu by moving the  
multi-controller to t  
(
).  
NOTE:  
While recording is in progress, [EF] cannot be set  
even if the multi-controller is moved to t ( ).  
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Manual Exposure  
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.  
Manual exposure is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when  
the background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural  
background such as at the beach or when  
skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the  
subject is bright.  
1 Select [WB] in the MSET menu. (pg. 34)  
2 Select the desired mode with the multi-  
controller (r/t).  
MWB: For adjusting the white balance  
manually depending on the light source.  
“Manual White Balance Adjustment”  
(pg. 36)  
FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny  
day.  
CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a  
cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: When a video light or similar  
type of lighting is used.  
1 Select [AE] in the MSET menu. (pg. 34)  
2 If [AUTO] is selected, move the multi-  
controller to r. (video mode only)  
3 To brighten the image, move the multi-  
controller to e. To darken the image, move the  
multi-controller to w.  
Adjustment range  
For video recording: –6 to +6 or AUTO (automatic  
exposure)  
3 Press 49. The setting is completed.  
For still image recording: –2.0 to +2.0 (EV)  
4 Close the MSET menu by moving the multi-  
4 Press 49. The setting is completed.  
controller to t (  
).  
5 Close the MSET menu by moving the multi-  
To return to automatic white balance  
Select [AUTO] in step 2.  
controller to t (  
).  
To lock the exposure  
After step 5, press and hold 49 for over 2  
seconds. The indicator appears.  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the manual exposure at the same  
time when the program AE function is set to  
(Snow) (pg. 31), or with backlight  
compensation (pg. 31).  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible  
change in brightness, set [GAIN UP] to [ON].  
(pg. 50)  
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Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Effect  
1 Select [MWB] in WB menu.  
You can add special effects to your recording  
images.  
2 Hold a sheet of  
plain white paper in  
front of the subject.  
Adjust zoom or  
1 Select [EF] in the MSET menu. (pg. 34)  
2 Select the desired mode with the multi-  
controller (r/t).  
position yourself so  
that the white paper  
fills the screen.  
SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like  
old photos.  
MONOTONE: The image becomes black  
and white like old movies.  
CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old  
movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping  
frames.  
STROBE*: The image looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
* Not available for still image recording.  
White paper  
3 Press and hold  
49 until  
begins blinking then stops blinking.  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust with manual  
focusing. (pg. 33)  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature  
is different depending on the light source, the  
subject tint will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery is removed.  
3 Press 49. The setting is completed.  
4 Close the MSET menu by moving the multi-  
controller to t (  
).  
To turn off the effect  
Select [OFF] in step 2.  
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PLAYBACK FEATURES  
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Wipe or Fader Effects  
You can view videos with various effects of  
Playback Effects  
You can view videos or still images with special  
/
scene transition.  
image effects.  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
.
or  
.
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
4 Select [WIPE/FADER] with the multi-  
4 Select [EFFECT] with the multi-controller (r/  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
t), then press 49.  
5 Select a desired effect with the multi-  
controller (r/t).  
5 Select a desired effect with the multi-  
controller (r/t).  
FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white  
SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like  
screen.  
old photos.  
FADER-BLACK: Fade in or out with a black  
screen.  
MONOTONE: The image becomes black  
and white like old movies.  
FADER-B.W: Fade in to a colour screen  
from a black and white screen, or fade out from  
colour 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.  
WIPE-WINDOW: The scene starts in the  
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the  
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually  
wiping out to the centre.  
CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old  
movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping  
frames.  
STROBE*: The image looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
* Not available for still image recording.  
6 Press 49. The setting is completed.  
7 Press MENU to close the menu screen.  
To turn off the effect  
Select [OFF] in step 5.  
WIPE-SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or  
wipe out from left to right.  
WIPE-DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a  
black screen open to the left and right, revealing  
the scene, or wipe out and the black screen  
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.  
WIPE-SCROLL: The scene wipes in from  
the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes  
out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.  
WIPE-SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of  
a black screen toward the top and bottom, or  
wipe out from the top and bottom toward the  
centre leaving a black screen.  
6 Press 49. The setting is completed.  
7 Press MENU to close the menu screen.  
The selected wipe or fader effect works when  
playback starts and ends.  
To turn off the effect  
Select [OFF] in step 5.  
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Information on Voice Files  
Press INFO while voice playback is paused. File  
Viewing File Information  
You can view the file information in playback  
mode.  
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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: Sound quality (pg. 51)  
PROTECT: File protection status (pg. 39)  
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 (pg. 50)  
PROTECT: File protection status (pg. 39)  
If you press INFO in the playback list  
(pg. 30), information on the selected file is  
displayed.  
To turn off the file information display  
Press INFO repeatedly.  
If you press INFO on the index screen  
(pg. 22), information on the selected file is  
displayed.  
Histogram (for Still Image Files)  
A histogram is a graph  
indicating the image’s  
brightness. The horizontal  
axis indicates the  
To turn off the file information display  
Press INFO repeatedly.  
Information on Still Image Files  
Press INFO while a still image is displayed. File  
brightness level (darker on  
the left and brighter on the  
right), while the vertical  
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information appears.  
axis indicates how many pixels exist for each  
brightness level.  
The more pixels there are in centre position,  
the exposure is proper and the brightness is  
well-balanced.  
The more pixels there are toward the left, the  
darker the image.  
FILE: File name  
FOLDER: Folder name  
DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording  
SIZE: Image size (pg. 51)  
QUALITY: Image quality (pg. 51)  
PROTECT: File protection status (pg. 39)  
If you press INFO on the index screen  
(pg. 27), information on the selected file is  
displayed.  
The more pixels there are toward the right, the  
brighter the image.  
By checking the image and its histogram, you  
can see the exposure level pattern and the  
overall tone reproduction condition.  
To turn off the file information display  
Press INFO repeatedly.  
To display the histogram of still image files  
Press INFO repeatedly while a still image is  
displayed.  
To turn off the histogram display  
Press INFO repeatedly.  
NOTE:  
The shutter speed, F-number and ISO sensitivity  
(GAIN) are also displayed as recording information  
with histogram. The shutter speed displayed during  
shooting in auto mode is an approximation. It may  
not match the one displayed with histogram.  
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To protect all files  
Protecting Files  
You can protect files from the accidental erasure.  
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5 Select [PROTECT ALL] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press (and hold) MODE to select the file type  
All files are protected.  
(video, still image or voice).  
To release protection of all files  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
5 Select [CANCEL ALL], then press 49.  
4 Select [PROTECT] with the multi-controller  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To protect the currently displayed file  
CAUTION:  
5 Select [CURRENT] with the multi-controller  
Do not remove the recording medium or perform  
any other operation (such as turning off the power)  
during protection. Also, be sure to use the provided  
AC adapter, as the recording medium may be  
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during  
protection. If the recording medium becomes  
corrupted, format it. (pg. 19)  
(r/t), then press 49.  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
You can select the previous or next file with the  
multi-controller (w/e).  
To release protection, select the protected file,  
then perform step 5 and 6.  
To protect by selecting multiple files  
5 Select [FILE SELECT] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
The index screen appears.  
6 Select the file you want to protect with the  
multi-controller (r/t/w/e), then press 49.  
The  
mark appears on the file.  
To protect other files, repeat step 6.  
The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom  
lever and the multi-controller (r/t).  
(pg. 22, 27, 30)  
If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview  
screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever  
towards W returns to the index screen.  
7 Press MENU.  
8 Select [QUIT] with the multi-controller (r/t),  
then press 49.  
The selected files are protected.  
To release protection, select the protected file in  
step 6.  
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To delete by selecting multiple files  
Deleting Files  
You can delete unnecessary files.  
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5 Select [FILE SELECT] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
The index screen (video or still image) or playback  
list (voice) appears.  
Deleting by the Button  
6 Select the file you want to delete with the  
multi-controller (r/t/w/e), then press 49.  
To select other files, repeat step 6.  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
2 Press (and hold) MODE to select the file type  
The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom  
lever and the multi-controller (r/t).  
(video, still image or voice).  
3 Display the desired file with the multi-  
(pg. 22, 27, 30)  
controller (r/t/w/e), then press  
.
If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview  
screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever  
towards W returns to the index screen.  
You can also select the file on the index screen  
(video or still image) or playback list (voice).  
(pg. 22, 27, 30)  
7 Press MENU.  
4 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
8 Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
NOTE:  
If you press  
The selected files are deleted.  
during recording mode, the file  
To delete all files  
recorded most recently will be deleted. However, if  
the recording mode (video, still image or voice) is  
switched or the power is turned off and on again  
after recording, you cannot delete the file.  
5 Select [DELETE ALL] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To cancel deletion, select [CANCEL], then press  
49.  
Deleting on the Menu Screen  
1 Set the power switch to  
.
NOTES:  
2 Press (and hold) MODE to select the file type  
Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete them,  
release protection first. (pg. 39)  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check files before deleting.  
(video, still image or voice).  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
4 Select [DELETE] with the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49.  
CAUTION:  
Do not remove the recording medium or perform  
any other operation (such as turning off the power)  
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided  
AC adapter, as the recording medium may be  
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during  
deletion. If the recording medium becomes  
corrupted, format it. (pg. 19)  
To delete the currently displayed file  
5 Select [CURRENT] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
You can select the previous or next file with the  
multi-controller (w/e).  
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Cleaning Up a Recording  
Medium  
Writing speed of recording media tends to  
become slow after long period of repeated use.  
To regain the speed, execute cleanup  
Copying/Moving Still Image  
Files  
You can copy or move still image files between  
recording media in CF and SD slots using the  
on-screen display.  
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periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent  
to “Defragmentation” of PC’s function.  
Before proceeding to following steps,  
Make sure that recording media are inserted in  
both CF and SD slots.  
Make sure that enough free space is left in the  
copy/move destination medium.  
NOTE:  
Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the  
power supply when cleaning up a recording  
medium. (pg. 15)  
1 Set the power switch to  
or  
.
1 Set the power switch to  
or  
.
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
3 Select [MEMORY CARD SETTING] with the  
3 Select [MEMORY CARD SETTING] with the  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.  
4 Select [COPY/MOVE] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
4 Select [CLEAN UP] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
5 Select [COPY] or [MOVE] with the multi-  
5 Select [CF SLOT] or [SD SLOT] with the  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.  
If the AC adapter is not connected to the camera,  
a warning message appears. In this case, connect  
the AC adapter.  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
COPY: Files are copied to the destination  
medium while leaving original files in the source  
medium.  
MOVE: Files are moved to the destination  
medium while deleting original files (except  
read-only files) in the source medium.  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To cancel cleanup, select [CANCEL], then press  
6 Select the direction of copy/move with the  
multi-controller (w/e), then move the multi-  
controller to t. (SD ] CF or CF ] SD)  
74W9h.en cleanup is finished, [CLEANING UP  
COMPLETED] appears. Press 49 to complete  
the operation.  
It may take for a while until cleanup is completed.  
CAUTION:  
Do not remove the recording medium or perform  
any other operation (such as turning off the power)  
during cleanup.  
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To copy or move by selecting files  
Resetting the File  
Number  
7 Select [FILE] with the multi-controller (w/e),  
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then press 49.  
The index screen appears.  
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.  
8 Select a desired file with the multi-controller  
(r/t/w/e), then press 49.  
The check mark ( ) appears on the selected file.  
To select other files, repeat this step.  
The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom  
lever and rt. (pg. 28)  
1 Set the power switch to  
or  
.
9 Press MENU to return to the previous screen.  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
10 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
3 Select [MEMORY CARD SETTING] with the  
(r/t), then press 49.  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.  
11 File transfer starts.  
4 Select [NO. RESET] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select  
[EXECUTE] and press 49.  
5 Select the file type (video, still image or voice)  
12 When [COPYING (MOVING)  
COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the  
operation.  
with the multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.  
6 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To copy or move all still image files in the  
recording medium  
7 Press 49.  
The new folder (such as [101JVCSO]) will be  
made and the file number will start again from the  
new number (such as “PIC_0001.JPG”).  
7 Select [ALL] with the multi-controller (w/e).  
8 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
If you want to cancel, select [CANCEL], then  
press 49.  
9 File transfer starts.  
To stop the file transfer, press 49, then select  
[EXECUTE] and press 49.  
10 When [COPYING (MOVING)  
COMPLETED] appears, press 49 to finish the  
operation.  
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To check the play list by playing back the  
video  
You can check the play list before saving it.  
Creating Play List  
You can create a play list by collecting the  
desired scenes from the previously recorded  
video files.  
1 After step 10, select a thumbnail image of  
the play list with the multi-controller (e).  
2 Select a scene you want to check with the  
multi-controller (r/t).  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
.
3 Press 49. The playback of the play list starts  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
from the selected scene.  
4 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller  
The playback stops at the end of the play list  
automatically.  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To stop playback midway, press 49, then slide  
the zoom lever towards W.  
5 Select [EDIT] with the multi-controller (r/t),  
then press 49.  
To check only the scene transition  
6 Select [NEW LIST] with the multi-controller  
1 After step 10, select a scene transition with  
(r/t), then press 49.  
the multi-controller (e).  
7 Scroll upward or  
EDIT  
If a scene is selected, move the multi-controller to  
e once more to select the scene transition bar.  
downward the thumbnail  
images of recorded files  
with the multi-controller  
(r/t), and select a file  
to be added to a play list.  
The scroll bar can also  
be used with the zoom  
lever and the multi-  
controller (r/t).  
(pg. 22)  
2 Select a scene transition you want to check  
with the multi-controller (r/t).  
3 Press 49 to start playback of the selected  
scene transition.  
Thumbnail images of  
recorded files  
To delete the added file from the play list  
1 After step 10, select a thumbnail image of  
the play list with the multi-controller (e).  
8 Press 49. The frame for selecting an  
2 Select the file you want to delete with the  
inserting point appears.  
multi-controller (r/t), then press  
.
9 Scroll upward or  
EDIT  
NOTES:  
downward the thumbnail  
of images in a play list  
with the multi-controller  
(r/t), and select a  
The play list can be created up to 99.  
If you delete the original files, the files also have  
been deleted from the play list.  
position where you want  
to insert the selected file.  
The scroll bar can also  
Play list  
be used with the zoom lever and the multi-  
controller (r/t). (pg. 22)  
10 Press 49. The selected file is added to a  
play list.  
To add other files, repeat steps 7 to 10.  
11 Press MENU. The confirmation screen  
appears.  
12 Select [SAVE AND QUIT] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
To return to the edit screen, select [CANCEL].  
If you do not want to save the play list, select  
[DELETE AND QUIT].  
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Add/Delete Files in Play List  
You can edit existing play lists by adding or  
deleting files.  
Playing Back Play List  
By playing back the play list, you can view your  
original video clips. (To create play list,  
pg. 43)  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
.
4 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
(r/t), then press 49.  
4 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller  
5 Select [EDIT] with the multi-controller (r/t),  
then press 49.  
(r/t), then press 49.  
5 Select [PLAY LIST CONTENTS] with the  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. The  
table of play lists appears.  
6 Select the play list you want to edit with the  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.  
To add or delete files, follow the steps 7 to 12 in  
“Creating Play List” (pg. 43) or 1 to 2 in “To  
delete the added file from the play list” (pg. 43).  
6 Select a list you want  
PLAYLIST CONTENTS  
to play back with the  
ALL SCENES  
multi-controller (r/t).  
(The display format of  
01 10.11 2005 11:30  
Changing Play List Name  
The default name of play list is its creation date  
and time. You can change the name on the  
keyboard screen as you like.  
02 15.11 2005 23:00  
03 25.11 2005 11:00  
date and time differs  
depending on the  
country where this  
camera is sold.)  
The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom  
lever and the multi-controller (r/t). (pg. 22)  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
.
7 Press 49 to start playback.  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
During playback of play list, “P” mark appears on  
the top left corner of the screen.  
4 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
If you slide the zoom lever towards W while  
playback is paused, the index screen for play list  
appears. You can see the contents of the play list  
and select the desired scene. To return to  
playback screen, slide the zoom lever to T.  
You can use various playback functions during  
playback. (pg. 23)  
5 Select [RENAME] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49. The table of play lists  
appears.  
6 Select a play list whose name you want to  
change with the multi-controller (r/t).  
The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom  
lever and the multi-controller (r/t). (pg. 22)  
The thumbnail appears on the upper right side.  
8 To stop playback, press 49.  
To return to the normal playback mode, select  
[ALL SCENES] in step 6.  
7 Press 49. The keyboard screen appears.  
NOTE:  
8 Select the desired letter with the multi-  
controller (r/t/w/e), then press 49.  
Repeat this process to complete the name.  
You can change the character types (capital  
letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/a/  
@].  
The on-screen display cannot be turned off during  
playback of play list.  
To correct a letter, select [}] or []] and press  
49 to move the cursor to the letter, then select  
[CLEAR] and press 49.  
9 Select with the multi-controller (r/t/w/e),  
then press 49.  
To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then  
press 49.  
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Deleting Play List  
Dubbing Using Play List  
You can delete unnecessary play lists.  
Dubbing to an external device using a play list is  
possible.  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
1 Connect the camera and your VCR with the  
.
S-Video/Audio/Video cable. (pg. 24)  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
2 Set the VCR to VIDEO/AUXILIARY input and  
engage the recording standby mode.  
For details how to set VIDEO/AUXILARY input  
refer to VCR instructions.  
4 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
5 Select [DELETE] with the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49. The table of play lists  
appears.  
3 Set the power switch to  
4 Press MODE to select  
.
.
6 Select a play list you want to delete with the  
5 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
multi-controller (r/t).  
6 Select [PLAY LIST] with the multi-controller  
The thumbnail appears on the upper right side.  
To delete all play lists at once, select [DELETE  
ALL].  
(r/t), then press 49.  
7 Select [PLAY LIST CONTENTS] with the  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49. The  
table of play lists appears.  
7 Press 49.  
8 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49. The selected play list is  
deleted.  
8 Select a list you want to dub with the multi-  
controller (r/t).  
To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL], then  
press 49.  
Original files are not deleted even if you delete the  
The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom  
lever and the multi-controller (r/t). (pg. 22)  
9 Move the multi-controller to e. Screen for  
play list.  
dubbing appears.  
10 Select [START PLAYBACK] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49. Playback on  
the camera starts.  
The black screen is displayed for 5 seconds at the  
beginning and the end of the play list playback.  
To cancel the setting, select [CANCEL] with the  
multi-controller (r/t), then press 49.  
11 While the black screen is displayed for  
5 seconds, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to  
your VCR’s instruction manual.)  
12 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the  
VCR while the black screen is displayed for  
5 seconds.  
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To print all still images (One print for each)  
DPOF Print Setting  
1 Display the DPOF menu screen. (To print  
by selecting a still image”)  
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.  
2 Select [ALL 1] with the multi-controller (r/t),  
then press 49.  
3 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
4 Press MENU to finish the setting.  
To confirm the DPOF setting  
To print by selecting a still image  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
1 Display the DPOF menu screen. (To print  
.
by selecting a still image”)  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
2 Select [CHECK SETTINGS] with the multi-  
4 Select [DPOF] with the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49. The DPOF menu screen  
appears.  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
3 If necessary, change the number of prints for  
the desired file by following the steps 6 to 7 in  
To print by selecting a still image”.  
5 Select [SELECT IMAGES] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu.  
To reset the DPOF setting  
DPOF TOTAL: 125  
7/59  
6 Select the desired file  
with the multi-controller  
(r/t/w/e), then press  
49.  
01  
00  
15  
02  
00  
00  
00  
05  
00  
1 Display the DPOF menu screen. (To print  
by selecting a still image”)  
The scroll bar can also  
be used with the zoom  
lever and the multi-  
controller (r/t). (pg. 28)  
If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the  
2 Select [RESET] with the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49.  
3 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
preview screen of the still image is displayed.  
4 Press 49 to finish the reset.  
DPOF TOTAL: 125  
7/59  
00  
7 Select the number of  
prints (max. 15 prints)  
with the multi-controller  
(w/e), then press 49.  
To set print information  
for other images, repeat  
steps 6 and 7.  
01  
00  
15  
02  
00  
00  
05  
00  
Number of prints  
8 Press MENU to finish  
the setting.  
To cancel the selection, select the same image in  
step 6.  
NOTE:  
The DPOF setting is available up to 999 images.  
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To cancel print setting  
Select [CANCEL] with the multi-controller (r/t),  
then press 49.  
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)  
To stop printing after printing starts  
1 Press 49. The confirmation screen appears.  
2 Select [EXECUTE] with the multi-controller  
(r/t), then press 49.  
To print using the DPOF setting  
If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can  
use the DPOF setting. (pg. 46)  
NOTE:  
After selecting [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu,  
connect the USB cable.  
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
To print by selecting a still image  
.
1 Set the power switch to  
2 Press MODE to select  
.
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
.
4 Select [DIRECT PRINT] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49. A message  
[PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears.  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
4 Select [DIRECT PRINT] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49. A message  
[PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears.  
5 Connect the camera to the printer with the  
USB cable.  
After a while, the print menu appears.  
5 Connect the camera to the printer with the  
6 Select [DPOF PRINT] with the multi-  
USB cable.  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
After a while, the print menu appears.  
7 Select [PRINT] with the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49. The images are printed.  
To confirm the DPOF setting, select [CHECK  
SETTINGS] with the multi-controller (r/t), then  
press 49. After that, press MENU to return to the  
previous menu.  
6 Select [SELECTED PRINT] with the multi-  
controller (r/t), then press 49.  
7 Select the desired file with the multi-controller  
(w/e), then press 49.  
8 Set the number of  
prints with the multi-  
NOTE:  
NUMBER OF PRINTS  
DATE  
01  
controller (w/e).  
OFF  
If the printer is not recognised, or to print again after  
direct printing with a PictBridge printer, remove the  
USB cable, select [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu  
again, and then reconnect the cable.  
The number of prints can  
be set from 1 to 99.  
PRINT  
CANCEL  
9 Select [DATE] with the  
multi-controller (r/t),  
then select [ON] or [OFF] with the multi-  
controller (w/e).  
Select [ON] to print the date or [OFF] not to print.  
10 Select [PRINT] with the multi-controller (r/  
t), then press 49. The image is printed.  
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Changing the Menu Settings  
Common Menus for All Modes  
You can change the menu settings to customize [ ] = Factory-preset  
your camera. Access the desired menu screen  
by following the steps below, then change the  
various settings.  
BASIC SETTING  
PRESET  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-  
preset.  
[CANCEL]: Returns to menu screen without  
executing reset.  
MENU  
49  
INFO  
DEMO MODE  
r
OFF: Disables the function.  
[ON]: Activates demonstration mode and shows  
various features on the display.  
MODE  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
When the menu screen is closed after [DEMO  
MODE] is set to [ON].  
Lock Button  
With [DEMO MODE] set to [ON], if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the power  
Power Switch  
w
t
e
switch is set to  
.
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more  
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
1 Select the operation mode.  
For Recording Menus:  
Set the power switch to  
.
.
For Playback Menus:  
Set the power switch to  
NOTES:  
If a recording medium is in the camera,  
demonstration will not take place even if it set to  
[ON].  
2 Press MODE to select  
(video),  
(still  
image) or  
(voice).  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
[DEMO MODE] remains [ON] even if the camera  
power is turned off.  
4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item  
with the multi-controller (r/t) and 49.  
To return to the normal screen, press MENU.  
To display the operation guide, press INFO when  
the menu screen is displayed. (The operation  
guide is not displayed depending on the type of  
the menu.) To remove the operation guide, press  
INFO again.  
OPERATION  
SOUND  
OFF: Turns off operation sound.  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is  
turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of  
recording.  
Even if the menu item is displayed, some item  
cannot be set depending on the selected mode  
(video/still image/voice, recording/playback). In  
this case, sub menu cannot be accessed or  
setting cannot be changed.  
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds  
when any operation is performed.  
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MEMORY CARD SETTING  
DISPLAY  
VIDEO MODE  
Media selection can  
be set for each  
recording and  
BRIGHT  
When this item is selected, the brightness  
control indicator appears. Adjust the brightness  
of the display using the multi-controller (w/e),  
then press 49.  
[CF SLOT] / SD SLOT  
IMAGE MODE  
playback mode: video  
(
), still image (  
)
[CF SLOT] / SD SLOT  
VOICE MODE  
or voice ( ).  
CF SLOT: The CF  
card is selected as a  
recording medium.  
SD SLOT: SD card is  
selected as a  
DATE/TIME  
[CF SLOT] / SD SLOT  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx.  
5 seconds in the following cases.  
When the power switch is set from OFF to  
When playback starts  
recording medium.  
When the date is changed during playback  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
FORMAT  
[CF SLOT] / SD SLOT  
You can format (initialise) a recording medium in  
NOTES:  
The date/time is always displayed for voice mode  
and the only date is displayed for the video  
playback.  
You can set to different setting for each mode  
(video recording/playback and still image  
recording/playback).  
the CF or SD slot. (pg. 19)  
CLEAN UP  
[CF SLOT] / SD SLOT  
Writing speed of recording media tends to  
become slow after long period of repeated use.  
To regain the speed, execute cleanup  
periodically. (pg. 41)  
SCENE COUNTER  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: Displays the counter during video mode.  
COPY/MOVE  
COPY / MOVE  
You can copy or move still image files between  
recording media in CF and SD slots. (pg. 41)  
LANGUAGE  
(except GZ-MC500EK for  
U.K. model)  
[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH /  
ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS  
The language setting can be changed.  
(pg. 16)  
NO. RESET  
VIDEO / IMAGE / VOICE  
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. (pg. 42)  
CLOCK ADJUST  
“Date/Time Settings” (pg. 17)  
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NOTES:  
Video Recording Menus  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting  
condition. In this case, the  
indicator blinks or  
goes out.  
QUALITY  
Switch off this mode when recording with the  
Select the desired picture quality.  
camera on the tripod.  
Mode  
(In order of the  
quality)  
[ULTRA FINE]  
FINE  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
Size (pixels) Bit rate  
CAMERA SETTING  
ZOOM  
720 x 576  
720 x 576  
720 x 576  
352 x 288  
8.5 Mbps  
5.5 Mbps  
4.2 Mbps  
1.5 Mbps  
10X: Only optical zoom is available up to 10X.  
[40X]: Digital zoom is available up to 40X.  
200X: Digital zoom is available up to 200X.  
NOTE:  
Zooming is possible up to 8X regardless of the  
ZOOM setting in the still image recording mode.  
WIDE MODE  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
16:9 WIDE: For playback on TVs with an aspect  
ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit  
TELE MACRO  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: You can shoot a subject as large as  
possible at a distance of approx. 70 cm. The  
indicator appears.  
the screen without distortion. The  
indicator  
appears. When using this mode, refer to your  
wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During  
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor,  
black bands are inserted at the top and bottom  
of the screen.  
Video Playback Menus  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
The 16:9 WIDE mode cannot be used when using  
ECONOMY mode.  
The provided software PowerDVD can  
automatically play back the image with an aspect  
ratio of 16:9.  
PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST CONTENTS / EDIT / RENAME /  
DELETE  
You can create a play list and view your original  
video clips. (pg. 43 – 45)  
WIND CUT  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: Helps cut down on noise created by wind.  
WIPE/FADER  
“Wipe or Fader Effects” (pg. 37)  
The  
indicator appears.  
GAIN UP  
EFFECT  
“Playback Effects” (pg. 37)  
OFF: The image in the dark will be recorded with  
no picture brightness adjustment.  
[ON]: The image in the dark will be brightened.  
PROTECT  
But the overall appearance may become grainy.  
.
[CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL /  
CANCEL ALL  
DIS  
You can protect files from accidental erasure.  
(pg. 39)  
OFF: Disables the function.  
[ON]: Compensates for unstable images caused  
by camera-shake, particularly at high  
DELETE  
magnification. The  
indicator appears.  
[CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL  
You can delete unnecessary files. (pg. 40)  
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PROTECT  
DELETE  
Still Image Recording Menus  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the  
same as in the description on page 50.  
QUALITY  
[FINE] / STANDARD  
Select the desired image quality.  
Voice Recording Menus  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
IMAGE SIZE  
[2560 x 1920] / 2048 x 1536 / 1600 x 1200 /  
1280 x 960 / 640 x 480  
Select the desired image size.  
QUALITY  
Select the desired sound quality.  
Mode  
Recording  
Bit rate  
NOTE:  
(In order of the mode  
quality)  
In 2560 x 1920 mode, the data is converted and  
stored in its file size.  
[
FINE]  
STANDARD 16 kHz  
ECONOMY 8 kHz  
48 kHz  
1,536 kbps  
512 kbps  
256 kbps  
SELF-TIMER  
[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC  
By setting the self-timer, a still image is recorded  
2 or 10 seconds after pressing recording start/  
stop button. The  
RECORDING  
LEVEL  
or  
indicator appears.  
[
HIGH] /  
MIDDLE /  
LOW  
GAIN  
Select the desired voice recording level.  
[AUTO] / 100 / 200 / 400  
Select the ISO sensitivity to the desired setting.  
When set to [AUTO], the sensitivity automatically  
increases in dark conditions.  
The menu item of WIND CUT is the same as in the  
description on page 50.  
NOTE:  
The amount of image noise increases as the setting  
level increases.  
Voice Playback Menus  
CAMERA SETTING  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
PLAYBACK  
SPEED  
Select the desired voice playback speed.  
TELE MACRO  
The menu item of TELE MACRO is the same as in  
the description on page 50.  
[
NORMAL]: Normal speed  
FASTPLAY: Playback speed is 20% faster  
Still Image Playback Menus  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
than normal speed.  
SLOWPLAY: Playback speed is 20% slower  
than normal speed.  
DPOF  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
“DPOF Print Setting” (pg. 46)  
The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the  
same as in the description on page 50.  
DIRECT PRINT  
“Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer”  
(pg. 47)  
EFFECT  
“Playback Effects” (pg. 37)  
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Power  
No power is supplied.  
Troubleshooting  
The power is not connected properly.  
HConnect the AC adapter securely. (pg. 14)  
The battery pack is not attached firmly.  
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach  
it firmly. (pg. 14)  
The battery is dead.  
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged  
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly.  
HTo solve the problem, follow the Instructions  
below at first.  
HIf the problem is not solved, reset the  
camera. (Refer to “To reset the camera”  
below.)  
HIf the problem still exists, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
one. (pg. 14)  
Recording  
Recording cannot be performed.  
[MEMORY CARD IS FULL] appears.  
HReplace with new recording medium or delete  
unnecessary files. (pg. 17, 18, 40)  
Recording medium is not selected properly.  
HSelect the recording medium. (pg. 19, 48, 49)  
The battery/CF card cover is open.  
8 To reset the camera  
A Press the reset hole using a piece of wire or  
other such pointed instrument. The power is  
turned off once and turned on again  
automatically.  
H
Close the cover.  
When shooting a subject illuminated by  
bright light, vertical lines appear.  
This is not a malfunction.  
When the screen is under direct sunlight  
during shooting, the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Reset Hole  
During recording, the date/time does not  
appear.  
[DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF].  
HSet [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. (pg. 49)  
B If nothing happens, set the power switch to  
OFF and remove the power supply (battery  
pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then  
put it back again.  
The LCD monitor indications blink.  
Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS and  
other functions that cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
Digital zoom does not work.  
[ZOOM] is set to [10X] (optical zoom).  
HSet [ZOOM] to [40X] or [200X]. (pg. 50)  
Digital zoom is not available in the still image  
recording mode.  
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Playback  
Advanced features  
Playback cannot be performed.  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
Focus is set to the manual mode.  
HSet focus to the automatic mode. (pg. 34)  
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.  
HClean the lens and check the focus again.  
(pg. 57)  
Recording medium is not selected properly.  
HSelect the recording medium. (pg. 19, 48, 49)  
The battery/CF card cover is open.  
H
Close the cover.  
Playback starts, but there is no picture on the  
connected TV.  
HSet the TV's input mode or channel appropriate  
The colour of the image looks strange.  
The light source or the subject does not include  
white. Or there are various different light sources  
behind the subject.  
for video playback.  
The same image is displayed for a long time  
during video playback, or motion is choppy.  
There are periods of silence during voice  
playback.  
If the surface of the removable hard disk is  
damaged, it makes difficult to read data and these  
phenomena will appear. This camera will make all  
possible efforts to read data, but when such a  
state continues for some time, and further  
playback is impossible, it will stop automatically.  
HTry manual white balance adjustment. (pg. 35)  
The recorded image is too dark.  
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.  
HTry backlight compensation (pg. 31) or manual  
exposure (pg. 35).  
The recorded image is too bright.  
The subject is too bright.  
HTry manual exposure. (pg. 35)  
White balance setting cannot be activated.  
The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone  
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white  
balance. (pg. 36)  
The black & white fader does not work.  
The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
HTurn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone  
(MONOTONE) mode. (pg. 37)  
The image looks like the shutter speed is too  
slow.  
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes  
highly sensitive to light when [GAIN UP] is set to  
[ON].  
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set  
[GAIN UP] to [OFF]. (pg. 50)  
The continuous shooting speed of still  
images is slow.  
The continuous shooting speed will drop when  
repeatedly making continuous shots, when using  
certain recording medium, or under certain  
recording conditions. (pg. 26)  
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Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
Other problems  
In places subject to low temperature, images  
become dark due to the characteristics of the  
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.  
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD  
monitor. (pg. 21, 49)  
When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches  
the end of its service life, images on the LCD  
monitor become dark.  
The power/charge lamp on the camera does  
not light during charging.  
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to  
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to  
35°C. (pg. 58)  
The battery/CF card cover is open.  
HClose the cover. (pg. 14)  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Coloured bright spots appear all over the  
LCD monitor.  
The data process is too slow after the power  
is switched on or the mode is changed.  
There is a large number of still images (approx.  
1,000 or more) stored in the recording medium.  
HCopy the stored files to a PC, and delete them  
from the recording medium.  
The LCD monitor is made with high precision  
technology. However, black spots or bright spots  
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly  
on the LCD monitor. These spots are not  
recorded on the picture. This is not due to any  
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than  
99.99 %)  
[SET DATE/TIME!] appears.  
The built-in clock's rechargeable lithium battery is  
discharged.  
The previously set date/time is erased.  
HConnect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC  
adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock's  
lithium battery. Then set the date/time. (pg. 17)  
The SD card cannot be removed from the  
camera.  
HPush in the SD card a few more times. (pg. 18)  
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.  
The LCD monitor's brightness setting is too dark.  
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
(pg. 49)  
Files cannot be deleted.  
Files are protected.  
HRemove protection from the files and delete them.  
(pg. 39, 50)  
When the image is printed from the printer, a  
black bar appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
HBy recording with DIS activated, this can be  
avoided. (pg. 50)  
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THIS CARD IS NOT FOR RECORDING VIDEO  
Appears when a recording medium which is not  
capable of video recording is inserted. Use the  
guaranteed recording medium to work with this  
camera. (pg. 62)  
Warning Indications  
The following indications appear on the screen.  
(Battery indicator)  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
?
Appears when playing back a file that is not  
compatible with this camera's file format.  
Remaining power level  
NO VIDEO FILES STORED!  
High  
Exhausted  
Appears if there are no video files when you  
attempt video playback.  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the  
battery indicator blinks. When the battery power  
is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
NO IMAGE FILES STORED!  
Appears if there are no still image files when you  
attempt still image playback.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the date/time is not set. (pg. 17)  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is  
discharged and the previously set date/time is  
erased. (pg. 17)  
NO VOICE FILES STORED!  
Appears if there are no voice files when you  
attempt voice playback.  
LENS CAP  
CLOSE COVER  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on  
Appears when the battery/CF card cover or the  
SD card cover is opened during file copy/move  
operation. (pg. 41)  
with the power switch set to  
attached or when it is dark.  
, if the lens cap is  
PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD  
Appears when no recording medium is inserted  
in the selected slot. (pg. 17, 18)  
NO MEMORY CARD  
Appears when recording media are not inserted  
to both of slots for file copy/move operation.  
(pg. 41)  
THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED  
Appears when an unformatted recording  
medium is inserted.  
NO SUPPORTED FILES  
Appears when there is no JPEG (still image)  
files to be copied or moved in recording media.  
(pg. 41)  
MEMORY CARD IS FULL  
Appears when the recording medium is full and  
recording is not possible.  
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION  
SWITCH  
Appears when you attempt recording when the  
write protection tab on the SD card is set to the  
“LOCK” position. (pg. 18)  
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NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW  
Appears when the number of folders exceeds  
the limit for file copy/move operation.  
NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST  
SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED  
BACK  
The video files registered in the play list do not  
exist. Some of the scenes may not be played  
back.  
MEMORY CARD ERROR!  
REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD  
Appears when the camera does not recognise  
the loaded recording medium. Remove the  
medium once and insert it again or replace with  
another medium. (pg. 17, 18)  
REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS  
EMPTY  
THIS PLAY LIST WILL BE DELETED  
There is no scenes registered in the play list.  
The play list will be deleted.  
FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM  
FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER  
COPYING WANTED DATA  
The file system of the recording medium may  
have a problem. It is recommended to copy the  
data for backup, then format the medium.  
(pg. 19)  
CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS GOING UP  
TURN CAMERA OFF, PLEASE WAIT  
The temperature of the camera is too high. Turn  
off the power, then wait for a while.  
CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW  
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN  
KEEP CAMERA POWER ON, PLEASE WAIT  
TO RECORD/PLAYBACK VIDEO, RECOVERY The temperature of the camera is too low. Keep  
IS REQUIRED  
the power on and wait for a while.  
The video management file is broken. Recovery  
is required to record or play back video files.  
Select [YES] with the multi-controller (r/t),  
then press 49 to recover the video  
management file. If the desired video file is not  
displayed on the video index screen in spite of  
the file recovery, the file is moved to the  
[EXTMOV] folder. Press the recording start/stop  
button on the index screen to display [MPG], and  
then select the desired file.  
RECORDING FAILURE  
Performance of recording medium is poor. Use  
the Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu.  
(pg. 41, 49)  
The writing speed of recording medium is slow,  
or the recording medium is corrupted. Use the  
recording medium to which the operation is  
guaranteed. See page 62 for the guaranteed  
media to work with this camera.  
The recording medium was subjected to  
vibrations or jolts. Be careful not to subject the  
recording medium to vibrations or jolts.  
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. 20)  
RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON  
THE MEMORY CARD  
The data may not be recorded on the recording  
medium correctly. Try recording again.  
Otherwise, clean up the recording medium.  
(pg. 41, 49)  
PLAY LIST’S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION  
IS BROKEN  
REMAKE PLAY LIST AGAIN  
The management information of play list is  
broken. Create the play list again. (pg. 43)  
MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK  
CORRECTLY  
The recording medium cannot be played back  
correctly. Try playback again.  
CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE  
The operation is not available in the video mode.  
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Cleaning the Camera  
Cautions  
Battery Packs  
Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove  
the battery pack and AC adapter.  
The supplied battery  
pack is a lithium-ion  
battery. Before using  
the supplied battery  
pack or an optional  
battery pack, be  
Terminals  
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. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
To clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor.  
sure to read the  
following cautions:  
To avoid hazards  
...do not burn.  
To clean the lens  
Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap  
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is  
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
...do not modify or disassemble.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
...do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to  
overheat, explode or catch fire.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth  
refer to the cautions of each product.  
...use only specified chargers.  
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To prevent damage and prolong service life  
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
...charge in an environment where temperatures are  
within the tolerances shown in the chart below.  
This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler  
temperatures impede chemical reaction, while  
warmer temperatures can prevent complete  
charging.  
Recording Medium  
Be sure to follow the guidelines below to  
prevent corruption or damage to your  
recorded data.  
• Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or  
subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.  
• Do not splash the recording medium with water.  
• Do not use, replace, or store the recording  
medium in locations that are exposed to strong  
static electricity or electrical noise.  
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to  
high temperatures will increase natural discharge  
and shorten service life.  
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery  
every 6 months when storing the battery pack over  
a long period time.  
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in  
use, as some machines use current even when  
switched off.  
• Do not turn off the camera power or remove the  
battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback,  
or when otherwise accessing the recording  
medium.  
• Do not bring the recording medium near objects  
that have a strong magnetic field or that emit  
strong electromagnetic waves.  
• 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.)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended that only genuine JVC  
batteries are used in this camera. Using generic  
non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the  
internal charging circuitry.  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature range specifications  
Charging: 10°C to 35°C  
Operation: 0°C to 40°C  
Storage: –20°C to 50°C  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
A malfunction may cause the recording  
medium to fail to operate properly. JVC  
shall not provide any compensation for any  
lost contents.  
takes.  
LCD Monitor  
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO  
NOT  
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
...place the camera with LCD monitor on the  
bottom.  
To prolong service life  
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
Be aware of the following phenomena for  
LCD monitor use. These are not  
malfunctions.  
...While using the camera, the surface around the  
LCD monitor may heat up.  
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
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Main Unit  
How to Handle a CD-ROM  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface  
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write  
anything or put a sticker on either the front or back  
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it  
with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning  
spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
For safety, DO NOT  
...open the camera’s chassis.  
...disassemble or modify the unit.  
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.  
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power  
supply while the power is on.  
...leave the battery pack attached when the camera  
is not in use.  
Avoid using the unit  
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a  
cooking stove.  
Serious malfunctioning  
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
...near a television set.  
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC  
dealer.  
When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by  
your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to  
bring your camera together with the  
removable hard disk. If one of them is not  
included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and  
the repair cannot be made properly.  
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or  
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
DO NOT leave the unit  
...in places of over 50°C.  
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below  
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
...in direct sunlight.  
...in a closed car in summer.  
...near a heater.  
To protect the unit, DO NOT  
...allow it to become wet.  
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects  
for long periods.  
...expose the lens to direct sunlight.  
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap.  
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the  
camera is inside it.  
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from  
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such cases, first  
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,  
AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from  
the beginning.  
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For video/audio  
Specifications  
Format  
SD-VIDEO  
Recording/Playback format  
Video: MPEG-2  
Camera  
For general  
Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch)  
Signal format  
Power supply  
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 5.5 W  
PAL standard  
Recording mode (video)  
ULTRA FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (CBR)  
FINE:  
NORMAL:  
720 x 576 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (CBR)  
720 x 576 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR)  
Approx. 8.0 W (Maximum; when charging a  
battery)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
80 mm x 55 mm x 118 mm  
(incl. lens hood)  
Weight  
Approx. 330 g  
(without battery, removable hard disk, lens hood,  
lens cap and strap)  
Approx. 400 g  
ECONOMY: 352 x 288 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)  
Recording mode (audio)  
ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps  
FINE:  
NORMAL:  
48 kHz, 384 kbps  
48 kHz, 256 kbps  
ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps  
For still image  
(incl. battery, removable hard disk, lens hood,  
lens cap and strap)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C  
Operating humidity  
35% to 80%  
Format  
JPEG  
Image size  
5 modes (2560 x 1920 / 2048 x 1536 /  
1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480)  
Picture quality  
Storage temperature  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
–20°C to 50°C  
Pickup  
1/4.5" (1,330,000 pixels) CCD x 3 (3 CCD)  
Lens  
Video: F 1.8 to 2.4, f = 3.2 mm to 32 mm, 10:1  
power zoom lens  
Still: F 1.9 to 2.4, f = 4.0 mm to 32 mm, 8:1  
power zoom lens  
Filter diameter  
ø37 mm  
(Detach the lens hood when using an optional  
conversion lens or lens filter. pg. 8)  
LCD monitor  
1.8" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active  
matrix system  
Speaker  
Monaural  
Flash  
Within 2 m (recommended shooting distance)  
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AC Adapter  
For voice  
Power requirement  
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Format  
Linear PCM  
Recording mode  
FINE:  
Output  
DC 11 V  
, 1 A  
48 kHz, 1,536 kbps, 16 bit, stereo  
STANDARD: 16 kHz, 512 kbps, 16 bit, stereo  
ECONOMY: 8 kHz, 256 kbps, 16 bit, stereo  
Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
For connectors  
AV  
S-Video output:  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue,  
stereo  
Headphone output  
ø2.5 mm, stereo  
USB  
Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant  
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Recording Time and Number of Images  
: Approximate recording time (for video)  
(The numbers indicate “minutes”.)  
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. The first column in  
the table indicates the conditions.  
Removable hard disk  
Quality  
ULTRA FINE  
FINE  
2 GB  
30  
4 GB*  
60  
6 GB  
90  
45  
90  
135  
180  
450  
The provided 4 GB removable hard disk is  
indicated with * mark.  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
60  
120  
300  
150  
8 Compatible recording media  
The following recording media have been  
guaranteed to work with this camera. Others are  
not guaranteed to work, so buy such products  
with caution.  
SD card/CompactFlash card  
128  
MB  
256  
MB  
512  
MB  
Quality  
1 GB  
ULTRA FINE  
FINE  
2
3
4
6
8
16  
24  
31  
86  
®
Removable hard disks: Microdrive from  
®
12  
15  
43  
Hitachi, JVC Microdrive (CU-MD04)  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
4
7
CompactFlash cards: By LEXAR, SanDisk and  
Hagiwara Sys-Com  
10  
21  
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.  
®
Microdrive of 1 GB or less are not supported.  
MultiMediaCards are not supported.  
For video recording, use a removable hard  
disk, high-speed CompactFlash card (at least  
40x speed) or SD memory card (at least 10  
MB/s).  
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CompactFlash card  
: Approximate number of storable images  
(for still image)  
Image size/  
quality  
128  
MB  
256  
MB  
512  
MB  
1 GB  
Removable hard disk  
640 x 480/  
FINE  
705 1420 2840 5680  
1115 2235 4465 8930  
Image size/  
quality  
2 GB  
9999  
9999  
3285  
5675  
2230  
3670  
1385  
2150  
900  
4 GB*  
9999  
9999  
6575  
9999  
4460  
7345  
2775  
4305  
1805  
2835  
6 GB  
9999  
9999  
9865  
9999  
6690  
9999  
4160  
6460  
2715  
4255  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
640 x 480/  
FINE  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
210  
350  
135  
225  
85  
420  
840 1685  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
710 1420 2840  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
1600 x 1200/  
FINE  
275  
455  
175  
270  
110  
175  
555 1115  
915 1835  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/  
STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/  
FINE  
2048 x 1536/  
FINE  
350  
700  
1600 x 1200/  
STANDARD  
2048 x 1536/  
STANDARD  
135  
55  
545 1095  
2048 x 1536/  
FINE  
2560 x 1920/  
FINE  
225  
350  
450  
705  
2048 x 1536/  
STANDARD  
2560 x 1920/  
STANDARD  
85  
2560 x 1920/  
FINE  
2560 x 1920/  
STANDARD  
1415  
: Approximate recording time (for voice)  
(The numbers indicate “minutes”.)  
SD card  
Removable hard disk  
Image size/  
quality  
128  
MB  
256  
MB  
512  
MB  
1 GB  
Quality  
FINE  
4 GB*  
350  
640 x 480/  
FINE  
780 1555 3140 6040  
1115 2225 4490 8635  
STANDARD  
ECONOMY  
1060  
2130  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
210  
350  
140  
225  
85  
420  
845 1630  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
705 1425 2745  
1600 x 1200/  
FINE  
280  
455  
170  
270  
110  
175  
570 1095  
920 1775  
1600 x 1200/  
STANDARD  
2048 x 1536/  
FINE  
350  
675  
2048 x 1536/  
STANDARD  
135  
55  
550 1055  
2560 x 1920/  
FINE  
225  
355  
435  
685  
2560 x 1920/  
STANDARD  
85  
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M
AC Adapter ................................................. 14, 15 Manual Exposure .............................................. 35  
Aperture-Priority ................................................ 32 Manual Focus ................................................... 33  
Mode Lamp ...................................................... 16  
B
Backlight Compensation ..................................... 31  
O
Battery Pack ..................................................... 14  
Bracket Shooting ............................................... 33 Operation Sound ............................................... 48  
Brightness Control ............................................. 49  
P
C
CF Card ........................................................... 17 Play List ............................................. 43 – 45, 50  
Changing The Menu Settings ...................... 48 – 51 Playback Speed ................................................ 51  
Charging The Battery Pack ................................. 14 Portrait ............................................................. 31  
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium .................. 41, 49 Protecting Files ........................................... 39, 50  
Connection to a TV or VCR ................................. 24  
R
Continuous Shooting .......................................... 26  
Recording Mode Dial ............................ 16, 31 – 32  
Resetting The File Number ............................ 42, 49  
Copying/Moving Still Image Files .................... 41, 49  
D
Date/Time Settings ............................................ 17  
Deleting Files .................................................... 40  
Demonstration Mode .......................................... 48  
Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ............................... 50  
Direct Printing ................................................... 47  
DPOF Print Setting (Digital Print Order Format) ...... 46  
Dubbing ..................................................... 24, 45  
Self-Timer ........................................................ 51  
Shutter-Priority .................................................. 32  
Sound Quality ................................................... 51  
Speaker Volume .......................................... 22, 30  
E
Effect ......................................................... 36, 37 Spot Exposure Control ....................................... 31  
F
T
File Information ................................................. 38 Tally Lamp ....................................................... 20  
Flash ............................................................... 26 Tele Macro ................................................. 50, 51  
Formatting a Recording Medium .................... 19, 49 Troubleshooting ................................................ 52  
G
W
Gain Up ........................................................... 50 Warning Indications ........................................... 55  
White Balance ................................................... 35  
H
Wide Mode ....................................................... 50  
Histogram ......................................................... 38  
Wind Cut .......................................................... 50  
Wipe or Fader Effects ......................................... 37  
I
Image Rotation .................................................. 28  
Image Size ....................................................... 51  
Index Screen .............................................. 22, 27  
Z
Zooming ................................... 21, 23, 25, 28, 50  
L
Language Setting ........................................ 16, 49  
LCD Monitor ................................... 12, 29, 30, 58  
Printed in Japan  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
EK  
0405HOH-AL-VP  
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