EN
INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG130UA
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the camera)
below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Remember that this camera is intended for
private consumer use only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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.)
Trademarks
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI
CORPORATION in Japan.
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.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10.Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
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the manufacturer,
or sold with the ap-
paratus. When a cart
is used, use caution
when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12.Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (੬ pg. 40)
Make a trial recording
Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.
Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly
This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference
can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, reset
the camera. (੬ pg. 51)
Precautions on handling batteries
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it
again.
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If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camera immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer
If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camera
for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camera cannot be repaired.
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Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Back
up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.
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Because the camera may be used for demonstration in a
shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by default
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (੬ pg. 48)
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
EDITING/PRINTING
Accessories ............................................ 6
Managing Files ..................................... 30
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................7
Preparing the Remote Control.......................7
Index ........................................................ 8
Indications on LCD Monitor ................ 10
Necessary Settings before Use .......... 12
Charging the Battery Pack ..........................12
Language Setting .......................................13
Date/Time Setting .......................................13
Deleting/Protecting Files .............................30
Viewing File Information .............................32
Changing the Event Registration of
Video Files after Recording ........................32
Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) ...................33
Playlists ................................................ 34
Creating Playlists ........................................34
Playing Back Playlists .................................35
Other Operations of Playlists ......................36
Print Setting ......................................... 37
DPOF Print Setting .....................................37
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ........38
Other Settings ...................................... 14
Grip Adjustment ..........................................14
Lens Cover .................................................14
Checking the Remaining Battery Power .....14
Tripod Mounting ..........................................14
When Using an SD Card ............................15
COPYING
Copying Files ....................................... 40
Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from
RECORDING
the Camera (DVD Creation Function) .........40
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub
Files from the Camera.................................44
Using the Camera to Dub Files from a VCR/
DVD Player ..................................................44
Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................45
Recording Files..................................... 16
Video Recording .........................................16
Still Image Recording .................................17
Zooming ......................................................18
LED Light ....................................................18
Registering Files to Events .........................19
Checking the Remaining Space on the
MENU SETTINGS
Recording Media ........................................19
Manual Recording ............................... 20
Changing the Menu Settings .............. 46
To Change to Manual Recording Mode ......20
Program AE ................................................20
Nightalive ....................................................21
Backlight Compensation .............................21
Spot Exposure Control ...............................21
Manual Setting in Function Menu ...............22
FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting ................................... 51
Warning Indications ............................ 54
Cleaning ............................................... 55
Specifications ...................................... 56
Cautions ............................................... 58
Terms ................................................... 60
PLAYBACK
Playing Back Files................................ 24
Video Playback ...........................................24
Still Image Playback ...................................25
File Search Function ...................................26
To Play Back Demonstration Files.................27
Playback with Special Effects .....................28
Watching Images on TV ....................... 29
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Accessories
AC Adapter
AP-V14UA
Power Cord
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Audio/Video Cable
USB Cable
(੬ pg. 38, 40 and
PC OPERATION
GUIDE)
Shoulder Strap
CD-ROM
Remote Control Unit
(੬ pg. 7)
(੬ PC OPERATION RM-V750U (੬ pg. 7)
GUIDE)
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any
other cables.
Lithium Battery
CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Peel off the pad and thread
the end of the strap through
the eyelet.
Thread the strap through the
Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.
buckle, adjust its length, and
use the strap guide to fix it
in place.
Buckle
Strap Guide
Eyelet
Preparing the Remote Control
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
Remote Sensor
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the
lock tab.
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
Effective distance:
5 m (16 ft)
NOTE
The transmitted beam may not be effective
or may cause incorrect operation when the
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.
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Index
NOTES
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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Power-linked operation
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You can also turn the camera on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor during the
recording mode.
Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9
during shooting.
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8
0 Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON,
MODE] (੬ pg. 12)
Camera
1 Lock Button (੬ pg. 12)
2 Grip Strap (੬ pg. 14)
3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
! Index Button [INDEX] (੬ pg. 26)/
Remaining Space Button/Data Battery
Button [ 0/1] (੬ pg. 14, 19)
# Set Lever
[
] (੬ pg. 38, 40 and PC OPERATION
2
GUIDE)
Move to ¡:
4 LED Light (੬ pg. 18)
5 Camera Sensor
Remote Sensor (੬ pg. 7)
6 Lens Cover (੬ pg. 14)
7 Lens
Reverse Skip (੬ pg. 24)/Up/Backlight
Compensation [ -] (੬ pg. 21)/Spot
Exposure Control [ .] (੬ pg. 21)
Move to ¢:
Forward Skip (੬ pg. 24)/Down/
Change LED Light Setting [LIGHT]
(੬ pg. 18)
8 Lens Cover Switch [
9 Stereo Microphone
,
] (੬ pg. 14)
=>
: SD Card Slot (੬ pg. 15)
; Tripod Mounting Socket (੬ pg. 14)
< Stud Hole (੬ pg. 14)
= DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 12)
> Audio/Video Connector [AV]
? Battery Pack Mount (੬ pg. 12)
@ Battery Release Button [BATT.] (੬ pg. 12)
Move to £:
Reverse Search (੬ pg. 24)/Left/
Nightalive [NIGHT] (੬ pg. 21)
Move to ¤:
Forward Search (੬ pg. 24)/Right/
Program AE [PROGRAM AE] (੬ pg. 20)
Press down:
Play/Pause (੬ pg. 24)
$ Menu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 46)
% Speaker (੬ pg. 24)
& Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (੬ pg. 16)
Remote Control
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
Zoom In/Out (੬ pg. 18)
S Up Button
( Zoom Lever [W 7,T ] (੬ pg. 18)
,
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+]
(੬ pg. 24)
) Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
(੬ pg. 17)
Rotate Button (counterclockwise)
(੬ pg. 25)
T Skip Backward Button
U Left Button
* Function Button [FUNCTION] (੬ pg. 22)
+ Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD]
(੬ pg. 41 and PC OPERATION GUIDE)
, Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]
(੬ PC OPERATION GUIDE)/Event Button
[EVENT] (੬ pg. 19)
- Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO]
(੬ pg. 20)/Information Button [INFO]
(੬ pg. 32)
V Back Button
W PLAYLIST Button (੬ pg. 34)
X START/STOP Button
Y SNAPSHOT Button (੬ pg. 17)
Z INFO Button (੬ pg. 32)
a Skip Forward Button
b PLAY/PAUSE Button
c Right Button
. Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]
(੬ pg. 16)
d Next Button
/ Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]
(੬ pg. 12)
(Blinks when you access files or charge
the battery. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing files.)
e Down Button
Rotate Button (clockwise) (੬ pg. 25)
f INDEX Button
g DATE Button
Video/Still Image Mode Lamp [ !, #]
(੬ pg. 16, 17)
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Indications on LCD Monitor
During Video Recording Only
During both Video and Still Image
Recording
[ 5 h 5 6 m ]
0 : 0 4 : 0 1
16:9
0
2 0 0 X
A
W
T
1/250
! Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 16)
# Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3)
4 : 5 5 PM
JAN.20.2007
(੬ pg. 47)
$ Picture Quality:
(ultra fine),
(economy) (੬ pg. 46)
(fine),
B
C
D
! Selected Operation Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 20)
(normal),
% Remaining Time (੬ pg. 16, 57)
& Counter (੬ pg. 47)
E
4: Auto Mode
3: Manual Mode
( 7REC: (Appears during recording.)
(੬ pg. 16)
79: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
) Wind Cut Indicator (੬ pg. 47)
* Event Indicator (੬ pg. 19)
+ Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
(੬ pg. 47)
# Tele Macro Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 23)
$ Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 18)
% Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 18)
& Shutter Speed (੬ pg. 23)
( White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 23)
) Brightness Control Indicator (੬ pg. 48)
* Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 54)
+ Date/Time (੬ pg. 13)
, Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(੬ pg. 22)
- Selected Medium Indicator
(੬ pg. 47, 48)
During Still Image Recording Only
. Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(੬ pg. 48)
/ Effect Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 23)
0 Program AE Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 20)/
5: Nightalive Indicator (੬ pg. 21)
1 LED Light Indicator (੬ pg. 18)
640
[ 9 9 9 9 ]
FINE
PHOTO
10
! Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 17)
# Focus Indicator (੬ pg. 22)
$ Image Size (੬ pg. 56)
% Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard) (੬ pg. 47)
& Remaining Number of Shots (੬ pg. 57)
( Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 48)
2
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator
(੬ pg. 22)
-: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(੬ pg. 21)
.: Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(੬ pg. 21)
3 Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 21)
) Shooting Indicator (੬ pg. 17)
* Self-Timer Recording Indicator (੬ pg. 48)
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During Video Playback
During Still Image Playback
X - 6 0
9 : 5 5 : 0 1
1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8
4 : 5 5 PM
JAN. 20. 2007
4 : 5 5
PM
JAN. 20. 2007
! Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 24)
: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
! Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 25)
# Folder/File Number
#
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when playing back a playlist.) (੬ pg. 35)
¨ª: Event Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the event search.) (੬ pg. 27)
¨©: Date Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the date search.) (੬ pg. 26)
$ Slide Show Playback Indicator (੬ pg. 25)
% Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 54)
& Date/Time (੬ pg. 49)
( Selected Medium Indicator (੬ pg. 47, 48)
) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(੬ pg. 48)
$ Picture Quality:
(ultra fine),
(fine),
* Effect Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 28)
B
C
D
(normal),
(economy) (੬ pg. 46)
E
% Playback Mode (੬ pg. 24)
U : Playback
9 : Pause
5
: Forward Search
: Reverse Search
3
9U : Forward Slow-Motion
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
& Counter (੬ pg. 47)
( Volume Level Indicator
) Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 54)
* Date/Time (੬ pg. 13)
+ Selected Medium Indicator (੬ pg. 47, 48)
, Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(੬ pg. 48)
- Effect Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 28)
. Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (੬ pg. 28)
Operation guide display
The operation guide is displayed at the
bottom of the screen during menu display
etc.
SELECT SET
QUIT
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Necessary Settings before Use
2 Attach the battery pack.
Access/Charge Lamp
Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.
MENU
Bottom of the Camera
BATT.
3 Connect the AC adapter.
DC Connector
Set Lever
Power/Mode Switch
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
Be sure to configure the following three
settings before use.
Power
Cord
Charging the Battery Pack
AC Adapter
1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Open the cover.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
The access/charge lamp blinks to indicate
charging has started.
•
MODE
When the lamp goes out, charging is
ON
•
finished. Unplug the AC adapter from the
AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camera.
OFF (CHARGE)
Required charging / recording time
(approx.)
The values within ( ) are the times when the
LED light is on.
8 To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (੬ step 2), then
remove the battery pack.
8 To check the remaining battery power
See page 14.
Charging
time
Recording
time
Battery pack
NOTES
BN-VF808U
(Provided)
1 hr. 35 min.
(1 hr. 30 min.)
1 hr. 30 min.
You can also use the camera with just the AC
adapter.
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug
and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.
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3 hr. 15 min.
(3 hr. 5 min.)
BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min.
BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min.
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4 hr. 55 min.
(4 hr. 35 min.)
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Language Setting
Date/Time Setting
The language on the display can be changed.
After performing steps 1-4 (੬ left column)
1 Set the power/mode switch to ON.
5 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
GENERAL
Select
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
DATE
TIME
MODE
JAN 31 2007 11 07 AM
ON
OFF (CHARGE)
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
6 Set the date and time.
Select
2
VIDEO
MENU
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
SELECT SET
Set
QUIT
Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.
3
VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
SELECT SET
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
QUIT
4 Select [GENERAL].
Press MENU.
GENERAL
Select
QUICK RESTART
AUTO POWER OFF
BRIGHT
DROP DETECTION
REMOTE
You have now finished configuring the
necessary settings.
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
8 To use the camera right away
See page 16.
5 Select [LANGUAGE].
8 To configure other settings
See page 14.
GENERAL
Select
ENGLISH
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
6 Select the desired language.
Select
Set
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU.
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Other Settings
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Lens Cover
Switch
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Attach the battery pack.
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•
BATTERY CONDITION
100%
MAX TIME
50%
min
0%
INDEX
Battery information is displayed for approx. 5
seconds if the button is pressed and released
quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the
button is pressed and held for several seconds.
Power/Mode
Switch
INDEX
NOTES
If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,
•
there may be a problem with your battery.
In such a case, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Grip Adjustment
The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
•
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
Tripod Mounting
Align the camera stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then rotate the camera clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.
Bottom of the
Camera
Lens Cover
When not using the camera, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
Close the lens cover
Open the lens cover
NOTE
NOTE
Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
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NOTES
When Using an SD Card
Insert and remove the SD card only while
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on
the card may be corrupted.
•
If you want to record to an SD card, the
following three operations need to be
performed.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.
•
Compatible SD cards:
Panasonic,TOSHIBA and SanDisk.
128 MB to 4 GB.
R Change the recording medium
The camera is programmed to record on the
built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the
factory.You can change the recording medium
to SD card.
If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
•
For video recording, use a high-speed SD
card (at least 10 MB/s).
•
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC
MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. (੬ pg. 47,
48)
MultiMediaCards are not supported.
•
Q Insert an SD card
S Format an SD card when using it for
the first time
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the SD card.
1 Open the SD card cover.
Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SD
CARD] to format the card. (੬ pg. 50)
Bottom of the
Camera
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
Clipped Edge
3 Close the SD card cover.
8 To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
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Recording Files
Video Recording
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide the power/mode switch to
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
MODE to select
(video) mode.
!
[ 5 h 5 6 m ]
16:9
The switch returns to
the original position
when it is released.
SELECT
MODE
PLAY/REC
ON
OFF
The
lamp on the camera lights up.
!
Press the REC button to start
recording.
REC
[ 5 h 5 6 m ]
REC
Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.
8 To stop recording
8 To change the aspect ratio of the image
(16:9/4:3)
Change the settings in [16:9 WIDE
RECORDING]. (੬ pg. 47)
Press the REC button again.
8 To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(੬ pg. 46)
8 To register a file to an event
See page 19.
NOTES
The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera’s power off and then
on again.
If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
Video files are given the names MOV_001.MOD to MOV_009.MOD, MOV_00A.MOD to
MOV_00F.MOD, and MOV_010.MOD in order of recording.
•
•
•
After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.
A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.
This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Remember that this
camera is not compatible with other digital video formats.
•
•
•
Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the sound of the hard disk
drive may be recorded.
•
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Still Image Recording
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Press the PLAY/REC button to
Slide the power/mode switch to
select recording mode.
MODE to select
mode.
(still image)
#
640
[
9
9
9
9
]
FINE
SELECT
PLAY/REC
The switch returns
to the original
position when it is
released.
MODE
ON
OFF
The
lamp on the camera lights up.
#
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT
button halfway.
640
[
FINE
The ?indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.
8 To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(੬ pg. 47)
8 To record still images continuously
Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to
[ON]. (੬ pg. 48)
Press the SNAPSHOT button to
start recording.
40
[ 9 9 9 9 ]
FINE
NOTE
If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
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Recording Files (Continued)
LED Light
Zoom Lever
Preparation:
PLAY/REC
Button
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
or
mode.
! #
INDEX
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
A
Each time you move the set lever to ¢,
setting changes.
The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
Power/Mode
Switch
The light turns on automatically
when shooting in insufficient
light conditions.
Set Lever
No
Disables this function.
display
Zooming
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
or
mode.
! #
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
Zoom out
Zoom in
W: Wide angle
T: Telephoto
Maximum Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)
!mode
68X
#mode
34X
8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for
!mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (੬ pg. 46)
NOTE
Macro shooting is possible as close as
approx. 5 cm (2″) to the subject when the
zoom lever is set all the way to W.
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NOTE
Registering Files to Events
Once you select to register a file to a certain
event, the setting will remain even if you turn
the power off. Unless you change the setting,
you will register a file to the same event that
you had previously selected.
– !mode only
If you select an event to register the file to
before starting recording, the file will be
registered to the selected event, thus making
the file easy to find at playback. There are up
to 3 different destinations within each event
(for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).
Checking the Remaining Space on
the Recording Media
– !mode only
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select
mode.
!
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
•
select
mode.
!
recording mode.
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
1
MAX RECORDING TIME
CHANGE EVENT REG.
ON/SELECT
OFF
HDD
7h30m
11h15m
22h30m
45h00m
FREE
USED
INDEX
2 Select [ON/SELECT].
The maximum recording time is displayed for
each picture quality mode ( B: ULTRA FINE,
C: FINE, D: NORMAL, E: ECONOMY).
Select
VACATION
1/ 3
8 To return to the normal screen
Press the 0button again.
NON SECTION
SELECT SET
NEXT PAGE
QUIT
Set
3 Select the event that you want to
register the file to.
To select a different destination, select
[NEXT PAGE].
•
To cancel the event registration, select
[NON SECTION].
•
Select
Set
The selected event is displayed on the
screen. Press the REC button to start
recording.
8 To exit the screen
Press EVENT.
8 To search by event for a file to play back
See page 26.
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Manual Recording
Program AE
Set Lever
PLAY/REC Button
You can record videos or still images with
optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure
and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or
the subject.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” (੬ left column)
1
OFF
FUNCTION
Power/Mode
Switch
INFO
2 Select the desired setting.
For details on each setting, see below.
Select
Manual recording mode enables you to set
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.
You need to switch to this mode because auto
recording mode, which adjusts these settings
automatically, is selected by default.
Set
8 To cancel the program AE
Select [OFF] in step 2.
8 Items for program AE setting
To Change to Manual Recording
Mode
HSPORTS:
•
Records fast moving subjects clearly.
GSNOW:
•
Preparation:
Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings, such as in
snow.
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
or
mode.
! #
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
recording mode.
/SPOTLIGHT:
•
•
Select this when a spotlight makes a
subject appear too bright.
Press twice.
TWILIGHT:
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
I
INFO
8 To return to the auto recording mode
Press the AUTO button so that the 4
indicator appears.
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Nightalive
Spot Exposure Control
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables
recording with low light levels in dim locations.
Use this function when backlight
compensation does not work well, or to adjust
the brightness in the desired spot.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” (੬ pg. 20)
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” (੬ pg. 20)
1 Move twice.
A
8 To cancel nightalive
Move the set lever to £(NIGHT) so that the
2 Select the desired spot metering area
indicator disappears.
5
frame.
NOTE
[ 5 h 5 6 m ]
Select
16:9
It is recommended to use the tripod (੬ pg. 14)
when recording with a slow shutter speed.
Set
Backlight Compensation
8 To lock the exposure
After you finish configuring the setting,
press and hold the set lever for more than 2
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
by increasing the exposure.
seconds. The indicator appears.
C
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” (੬ pg. 20)
8 To cancel spot exposure control
Move the set lever to ¡( -) once so that
the .indicator disappears.
8 To cancel backlight compensation
Move the set lever to ¡( -) twice so that
the -indicator disappears.
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Manual Recording (Continued)
3 Select the desired setting.
Manual Setting in Function Menu
Select
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
AUTO
0
You can use manual recording functions
easily by selecting items in the function
menus.
Set
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” (੬ pg. 20)
Depending on the kind of settings you
select, you can set the value by moving the
set lever to ¡/ ¢after selecting.
1
FUNCTION
FOCUS
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
SHUTTER SPEED
4
FUNCTION
16:9
WB
EFFECT
TELE MACRO
2
2 Select the desired menu.
The menu disappears and the indicator for
the set function appears.
For details on each menu, see below.
Select
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
AUTO
0
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Set
Press FUNCTION.
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
[AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically.
@9:A: Adjusts the focus manually. Move the set lever to £/ ¤
to set the focus. (When zooming, the subject will not go out of
focus if you adjust the focus at the telephoto (T) side before
zooming to the wide-angle (W) side.)
FOCUS
Adjusts the focus.
For !mode
[AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.
–6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments
of 1. Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to set the value.
For #mode
[ 0]: The brightness is not adjusted.
–2.0 to +2.0 (EV): Corrects the brightness within this range in
increments of 1/3EV. Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to set the
value.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the brightness.
8 To lock the exposure
When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the
setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds.
The indicator appears.
C
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Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
[AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
1/2 to 1/4000 (For !mode) /
1/2 to 1/500 (For #mode):
SHUTTER SPEED
The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Move the
set lever to ¡/ ¢to set the value.
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.
NOTE
It is recommended to use the tripod (੬ pg. 14) when recording
with a slow shutter speed.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
@
BMWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the
light source.
1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in
front of the subject so that the white
paper fills the screen.
2) Press and hold the set lever until the
Bindicator starts blinking then stops
blinking.
WB
Adjusts the white balance
to achieve the optimum
colors for the amount of
light in your surroundings
during recording.
DFINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
ECLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
FHALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is
used.
[OFF]: No effect is used.
1
JSEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
KMONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old
movies.
EFFECT
LCLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of an
Enables you to record
videos or still images with
special effects.
old movie atmosphere.
MSTROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
* Not available in #mode.
TELE MACRO
Enables you to shoot
a subject as large as
possible at a distance of
approx. 40 cm (1.32 ft).
[OFF]: Disables the function.
tON: Activates the function.
1
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Playing Back Files
Video Playback
Slide the power/mode switch to
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select playback mode.
MODE to select
(video) mode.
!
VIDEO
8/8
The switch returns to
the original position
when it is released.
SELECT
MODE
PLAY/REC
ON
OFF
SELECT SET
SORT
The
lamp on the camera lights up.
The index screen for videos appears.
!
Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤
to select the desired file, then
press down.
Select
Set
8 To return to the index screen
Press INDEX.
8 To watch on TV
See page 29.
8 To turn the date display on/off
Change the settings in [DATE/TIME]. (੬ pg. 49)
8 To check the file information
Press INFO when playback is paused. (੬ pg. 32)
Operations during Playback
Return to the first scene
of the file
J: Turn down the
volume
Play/Pause
Forward search/
Reverse search/
Frame-by-frame
playback
Frame-by-frame
playback (during
pause)
(during pause)
Go to the first scene of
the next file
I: Turn up the
volume
During forward reverse search, moving the set lever to £/ ¤
alters the search speed (maximum 60x).
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Still Image Playback
Slide the power/mode switch to
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select playback mode.
MODE to select
mode.
(still image)
#
IMAGE
8/8
SELECT
PLAY/REC
The switch returns
to the original
position when it is
released.
MODE
ON
OFF
SELECT SET
SORT
The index screen for still images
appears.
The
lamp on the camera lights up.
#
Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤
to select the desired file, then
press down.
Select
Set
8 To return to the index screen
Press INDEX.
8 To watch on TV
See page 29.
8 To turn the date display on/off
Change the settings in [DATE/TIME]. (੬ pg. 49)
8 To check the file information
Press INFO. (੬ pg. 32)
Operations during Playback
Rotate 90 degrees
(counterclockwise)
Start/end the slide
show
Display the previous file
Display the next file
Rotate 90 degrees
(clockwise)
During the slide show, moving the set lever to ¡/ ¢changes the
playback order.
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Playing Back Files (Continued)
2 Select the recording date.
Select
JAN 07 2007
1/3
Power/Mode Switch
INDEX
Set
SELECT SET
SORT
3 Select the file you want to play back.
Select
Set
FUNCTION
PLAY/REC
Button
8 To return to the index screen
Press the INDEX button.
Set Lever
Event Screen – !mode only
You can search the desired file by the event
that you registered the file to when recording.
(੬ pg. 19) After searching by the event, you
can search by the recording date to narrow
down the search.
File Search Function
You can switch the index screen to the
date index screen or event screen for the
convenient file search.
The event screen can be used in
mode. It
!
Preparation:
cannot be used in
mode.
#
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
mode.
!
Date Index Screen
Press the PLAY/REC button to select the
•
playback mode.
You can search the desired file by the
recording date.
1 Press twice.
Preparation:
VACATION
1/ 3
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
or
mode.
! #
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
NEXT PAGE
SORT
playback mode.
INDEX
SELECT SET
1
SEARCH DATE
JAN 31 2007
JAN 25 2007
JAN 22 2007
DEC 22 2006
DEC 19 2006
DEC 01 2006
SELECT SET
INDEX
SORT
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2 Select the event.
To Play Back Demonstration Files
– !mode only
To move to the next page, select [NEXT
PAGE].
SEARCH EVENT
Select
Video files that are used for demonstration
in a shop may be recorded on the camera
you purchased. These files are saved to the
[EXTMOV] folder and can be played back by
the following operations.
ALL SCENES
JAN 25 2007
JAN 22 2007
Set
SELECT SET
SORT
Preparation:
3 Select the recording date.
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
To display all the files, select [ALL
SCENES].
select
mode.
!
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
Select
VACATION
1/3
playback mode.
1
DELETE
FUNCTION
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
Set
SELECT SET
SORT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
4 Select the file you want to play back.
Select
2 Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE].
Select
VIDEO [MPG]
8/8
Set
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
8 To return to the index screen
Press the INDEX button.
8 To change the event registration of a file
See page 32.
3 Select the file you want to play back.
Select
Set
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To return to the normal file playback
mode
Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE] in
step 2.
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Playing Back Files (Continued)
8 Items for WIPE/FADER setting
Playback with Special Effects
FADER:WHITE:
Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER:BLACK:
Fade in or out with a black screen.
O
P
Q
•
•
•
Wipe or fader effects
Add effects at the beginning and end of
videos. These effects cannot be set for still
images.
Playback effects
Add effects that, for example, alter the color
tones of images.
FADER:B.W:
Fade in to a color screen from a black
and white screen, or fade out in the
opposite way.
WIPE:CORNER:
R
•
•
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper
right to the lower left corner, or wipe out
in the opposite way.
•
select
or
mode.
! #
Press the PLAY/REC button to select the
•
WIPE:WINDOW:
S
playback mode.
The scene starts in the center of a black
screen and wipes in toward the corners,
or wipes out in the opposite way.
ex.) Set [EFFECT] to [SEPIA].
WIPE:SLIDE:
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out in
the opposite way.
T
•
•
1
DELETE
FUNCTION
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
WIPE:DOOR:
U
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
Wipe in as the two halves of a black
screen open to the left and right revealing
the scene, or wipe out in the opposite
way.
2 Select [WIPE/FADER] (!mode only)
or [EFFECT].
WIPE:SCROLL:
V
•
•
Select
EFFECT
OFF
The scene wipes in from the bottom to
the top of a black screen, or wipes out in
the opposite way.
SEPIA
MONOTONE
CLASSIC FILM
STROBE
WIPE:SHUTTER:
W
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
Wipe in from the center of a black screen
toward the top and bottom, or wipe out in
the opposite way.
3 Select a desired effect.
For details on each effect, see right
column.
8 Items for EFFECT setting
Select
VIDEO
8/8
SEPIA:
J
•
•
•
The image is given a brownish tint like an
old photo.
MONOTONE:
The image becomes black and white like
an old movie.
K
Set
SELECT SET
SORT
4 Select the file you want to play back.
CLASSIC FILM*:
L
The image is given an old movie
atmosphere by the effect of skipping
frames.
Select
STROBE*:
The image looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
M
•
Set
* Not available in #mode.
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To turn off the effect
Select [OFF] in step 3.
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Watching Images on TV
Preparation:
Turn off all units.
AV Connector
AV Cable
AV Input Connector
To AC Outlet
AC Adapter
DC Connector
NOTE
This camera is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used
with a television of a different standard.
1 Turn on the camera and the TV.
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3 (Only when connecting the camera to the VCR/DVD recorder)
Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input
mode.
4 Start playback on the camera. (੬ pg. 24, 25)
16:9 TV
4:3 TV
8 If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct
as shown right
Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE].
(੬ pg. 49)
8 To display camera’s on-screen display on TV
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. (੬ pg. 49)
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Managing Files
Preparation:
Zoom Lever
Set Lever
PLAY/REC
Button
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
or
mode.
! #
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
playback mode.
ex.) Performing [DELETE].
1
DELETE
FUNCTION
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
2 Select [DELETE] or [PROTECT].
FUNCTION
Select
Power/
Mode
Switch
DELETE
CURRENT
FILE SELECT
DELETE ALL
INFO
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
CAUTION
Deleting/Protecting the Currently
Displayed File
Do not remove the recording medium or
perform any other operation (such as turning
off the power) while accessing files. Also,
be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as
the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during operation. If the data on the recording
medium becomes corrupted, format the
recording medium. (੬ pg. 50)
After performing steps 1-2
3 Select [CURRENT].
Select
DELETE?
Remaining files:
0008
EXECUTE
Set
SELECT SET
You can select the previous or next file by
moving the set lever to £/ ¤.
Deleting/Protecting Files
4 Select [EXECUTE].
Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete
them, release the protection first.
•
Select
Once files are deleted, they cannot be
restored. Check files before deleting.
•
For an SD card, you can use the write/erase
•
Set
protection tab to set protection. To protect
all the files, slide the tab to the “LOCK”
position.
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
Write/erase protection tab
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Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files
Deleting/Protecting All Files
After performing steps 1-2 (੬ pg. 30)
After performing steps 1-2 (੬ pg. 30)
3 Select [FILE SELECT].
3 Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT
ALL].
Select
VIDEO DELETE
8/8
Select
DELETE ALL?
EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE
EXECUTE
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
Set
SELECT SET
4 Select the desired file.
Select
VIDEO DELETE
8/8
4 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
The or
mark appears on the file. To
$ x
Set
•
•
select other files, repeat this step.
If you slide the zoom lever towards T,
the preview screen is displayed. Sliding
the zoom lever towards W returns to the
index screen.
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To release protection
5
FUNCTION
Select the protected file in step 4
(“Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files”
੬ left column).
DELETE?
QUIT
CANCEL
SELECT SET
8 To release protection of all files
1) In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL], then
press down the set lever.
6 Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when
performing [DELETE]) or [QUIT]
(when performing [PROTECT]).
Select
2) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.
Set
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
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Managing Files (Continued)
Changing the Event Registration of
Viewing File Information
Video Files after Recording
– !mode only
Preparation:
For !mode: Pause the playback.
Alternatively, select the file on the index
screen.
•
•
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
For #mode: Play back the still image.
Alternatively, select the file on the index
screen.
select
mode.
!
Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback
•
mode.
1
DELETE
FUNCTION
PROTECT
FILE
: MOV005.MOD
: PRG001
EDITED COPY
FOLDER
DATE/TIME
PB TIME
QUALITY
PROTECT
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
: JAN 1 06 10:56 AM
: 00:30:02
WIPE/FADER
: ULTRA FINE
: OFF
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
INFO
FILE:
File name
FOLDER:
Folder name
DATE/TIME:
Date and time of the recording
PB TIME (for video files):
Playback time (length of the file)
SIZE (for still images):
Image size (੬ pg. 47)
QUALITY:
Image quality (੬ pg. 46, 47)
PROTECT:
File protection status (੬ pg. 30)
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2 Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].
Select
VACATION
1/ 3
NON SECTION
NEXT PAGE
QUIT
Set
SELECT REGISTER
3 Select a new event to register the file
to.
To move to the next page, select [NEXT
PAGE].
•
To cancel the event registration, select
[NON SECTION].
•
8 To turn off the file information display
Press INFO again.
VIDEO
8/8
Select
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
4 Select the file you want to register.
Select
Set
The smark appears on the file. To select
other files, repeat this step.
If you slide the zoom lever towards T,
the preview screen is displayed. Sliding
the zoom lever towards W returns to the
index screen.
•
•
32
5
4 Set the point at which you want to
EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS
DO YOU WANT TO SAVE?
FUNCTION
divide the file.
DELETE AND QUIT
CANCEL
COPY 2nd SECTION
CANCEL
SELECT SET
00 : 24 : 18
6 Select [SAVE AND QUIT].
SELECT SET
QUIT
Select
5 Select the file you want to copy.
[COPY 1st SECTION]:
Copy the section before the division
point.
•
Set
[COPY 2nd SECTION]:
Copy the section after the division point.
•
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
Select
Partial Delete (EDITED COPY)
– !mode only
Set
You can divide the selected video file into two,
and make a copy of the desired section as a
new video file.
When copying is finished, the copied file is
added to the index screen.
Preparation:
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
select
mode.
!
NOTE
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
When playing back the copied file, the
recording date of the original file is displayed.
Meanwhile, the date when you copied is
displayed on the file information display.
(੬ pg. 32)
playback mode.
1
DELETE
FUNCTION
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
2 Select [EDITED COPY].
Select
EDITED COPY
8/8
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
3 Select the desired file.
EDITED COPY
Select
00 : 00 : 03
Set
RETURN SET
QUIT
Playback starts.
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Playlists – !mode only
3 Select [NEW LIST].
Power/Mode
Switch
Select
NEW LIST
IMPORT FROM DATE
ALL SCENES
INDEX
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
4 Select an item and display files.
Select
Set
[IMPORT FROM EVENT]:
•
FUNCTION
Search for an event and display the
corresponding files listed by recording
date.
PLAY/REC
Button
Set Lever
Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤to
select the event, then press down.
[IMPORT FROM DATE]:
Display all the files in the medium listed
by recording date.
•
It is a list that enables you to organize
recorded videos in order of preference.
[ALL SCENES]:
Display all files individually.
•
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
EDIT
•
select
mode.
!
TOTAL
00h00m
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
playback mode.
SELECT REGISTER
Creating Playlists
5 Select the file to add to playlist.
Select
EDIT
1
DELETE
FUNCTION
PROTECT
TOTAL
EDITED COPY
00h00m
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
Set
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
To preview scenes, move the set lever to ¡
/ ¢to select the file and press the INDEX
button. When the index screen of individual
scenes appears, move the set lever to ¡/
¢/ £/ ¤to select the file, then press down.
To return to previous screen, press INDEX.
2 Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].
Select
EDIT PLAYLIST
NEW LIST
EDIT
RENAME
DELETE
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
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6 Select the insertion point.
Playing Back Playlists
Select
EDIT
TOTAL
30h15m
1
DELETE
FUNCTION
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
Set
WIPE/FADER
SELECT REGISTER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6.
To delete a registered scene, move the
set lever to ¡/ ¢to select the registered
file, then press down.
•
•
2 Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].
Select
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
7
ALL SCENES
FUNCTION
QUIT PLAYLIST
01 2007 JAN.07 04:45PM
02 2007 JAN.07 09:25PM
03 2007 JAN.07 09:55PM
SAVE EDITED CONTENTS?
DELETE AND QUIT
CANCEL
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
SELECT SET
3 Select the playlist that you want to
play back.
8 Select [SAVE AND QUIT].
Select
Select
Set
Set
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To stop playback
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
Press down the set lever.
8 To return to the normal file playback
NOTES
mode
A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.
Each playlist can consist of a maximum of
99 scenes.
If you delete the original files, the
corresponding files are also deleted from
the playlist.
•
Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE] in
step 2.
•
8 To play back from the desired scene
1) In step 2, press the INDEX button. (The
index screen for playlist appears.)
2) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤to
select the desired scene, then press
down.
•
8 When dubbing playlists using a
VCR/DVD recorder (੬ pg. 44)
Play back playlists by performing the
following operations.
1) After performing steps 1-2, move the set
lever to ¤.
2) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[START PLAYBACK], then press down.
(A black screen is displayed for five
seconds at the first and the last scene.)
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Playlists – !mode only (Continued)
Deleting Playlist
Other Operations of Playlists
Original files are not deleted even if you
delete the playlist.
You can perform additional editing and delete
files in a created playlist.
Preparation:
Perform steps 1-2. (੬ pg. 34)
3 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[DELETE], then press down.
Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist
4 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select a
playlist you want to delete.
To delete all playlists at once, select
[DELETE ALL].
3 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[EDIT], then press down.
5 Press down the set lever.
4 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
the playlist you want to edit, then
press down.
To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to
8 in “Creating Playlists”. (੬ pg. 34)
6 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.
Changing Playlist Names
The default name of a playlist is its creation
date and time.
3 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[RENAME], then press down.
4 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
the desired playlist, then press down.
5 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤to
select the desired letter, then press
down.
Repeat this process to complete the name.
You can change the character types (capital
letters, small letters or marks) by selecting
[A/a/@].
•
•
To correct a letter, select [}] or []] and
•
press down the set lever to move the cursor
to the letter, then select [CLEAR] and press
down the set lever.
6 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤to
select [¯], then press down.
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Print Setting – #mode only
Setting Files Individually
Power/Mode Switch
Set Lever
After performing steps 1-2
3 Select [SELECT IMAGES].
Select
DPOF TOTAL:
0
8/8
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
4 Select the desired file.
Select
FUNCTION
PLAY/REC
Button
Set
If you slide and hold the zoom lever
towards T, the preview screen of the still
image is displayed.
DPOF Print Setting
5 Select the number of prints. (max. 15
prints)
This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format).You can set which
images to be printed and the number of prints
with this camera. This feature is useful to
print with a DPOF-compatible printer or for
taking the recording medium to a photo lab
for printing.
Select
Set
To set print information for other images, repeat
steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to 999 files.)
Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
•
6
FUNCTION
select
mode.
#
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
playback mode.
1
FUNCTION
DELETE
PROTECT
COPY
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To cancel the selection
MOVE
DPOF
EFFECT
Set the number of prints to “00” in step 5.
8 To confirm DPOF settings
In step 3, move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press down.
2 Select [DPOF].
Select
DPOF
If necessary, change the number of
SELECT IMAGES
•
ALL 1
CHECK SETTINGS
RESET
prints for the desired file by following
steps 4 and 5.
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
8 To reset DPOF settings
1) In step 3, move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to
select [RESET], then press down.
2) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.
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Print Setting – #mode only (Continued)
Setting All Files Together (One Print for
Each)
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge,
still images can be printed easily by
connecting the camera directly to the printer
with the USB cable. DPOF setting can also be
used. (੬ pg. 37)
After performing steps 1-2 (੬ pg. 37)
3 Select [ALL1].
Select
ALL1
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
CANCEL
Set
SELECT SET
DC
USB
Connector
Connector
4 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
AC Adapter
Set
To AC Outlet
USB Cable
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To confirm DPOF settings
In step 3, move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press
down.
PictBridge
Printer
If necessary, change the number of
prints for the desired file by following
•
steps 4 and 5. (੬ pg. 37)
USB Connector
8 To reset DPOF settings
1) In step 3, move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to
select [RESET], then press down.
2) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.
1 Set the power/mode switch to ON.
MODE
PLAYBACK ON PC
CONNECT TO DEVICE
ON
CREATE DVD
BACK UP
DIRECT PRINT
OFF
SELECT SET
QUIT
2 Select [DIRECT PRINT].
Select
DIRECT PRINT
SELECTED PRINT
DPOF PRINT
CANCEL
Set
SELECT SET
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To Print by Selecting a Still Image
To Print Using the DPOF Settings
After performing steps 1-2 (੬ pg. 38)
If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you
can use the DPOF settings. (੬ pg. 37)
3 Select [SELECTED PRINT].
After performing steps 1-2 (੬ pg. 38)
Select
PRINT THIS IMAGE
3 Select [DPOF PRINT].
Select
DPOF PRINT
CHECK SETTINGS
SET
Set
PRINT
CANCEL
4 Select the desired Image.
Set
SELECT SET
Select
NUMBER OF PRINTS
DATE
1
OFF
4 Select [PRINT].
PRINT
CANCEL
Select
Set
5 Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
Set
menus and £/ ¤to select settings.
[NUMBER OF PRINTS]:
The number of prints can be set from 1
to 99.
•
8 To stop printing after printing starts
1) Press down the set lever.
2) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[DATE]:
•
[EXECUTE], then press down.
Set whether to print the date and time.
8 To confirm the DPOF setting
In step 4, move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press
down. To return to the previous screen,
press FUNCTION.
6 Select [PRINT].
NOTES
Select
If the printer is not recognised, disconnect
the USB cable, then reconnect it.
•
You cannot return to the previous screen
•
Set
while operating Direct print. If you want to
redo the operation, remove the USB cable,
switch off the camera’s power, and start the
operation again from the beginning.
8 To stop printing after printing starts
1) Press down the set lever.
2) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.
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Copying Files
Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files
from the Camera (DVD Creation
Function)
Power/Mode
Switch
Set Lever
INDEX
Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW
Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused
DVD-R discs can be used. Regarding
DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can
also be used, but they need to be formatted
before recording. Formatting a disc deletes
all content recorded on the disc up until that
time.
•
•
Dual-layer discs cannot be used.
Regarding finalization after copying
FUNCTION
PLAY/REC
Button
The disc is automatically finalized so that
it can be played on other devices. After
finalizing, the disc is a play-only disc, so no
more files can be added.
DIRECT DVD
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Types of Copying and Connectable Device
The Camera
DC
Connector
USB
Connector
You can copy still images
between the HDD and
SD card with this camera
alone. (੬ pg. 45)
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
DVD Burner
(CU-VD10/CU-VD20)
You can copy video files
recorded on this camera
onto DVD discs. (੬ right
column)
USB Cable
USB Connector
DVD
Burner
VCR/DVD Recorder
You can dub video files
recorded on this camera
onto DVD discs. (੬ pg. 44)
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Copying Only the Newly Taken Video
Files
Selecting and Copying Video Files
After performing step 1 (੬ left column)
Files that have never been copied to the DVD
discs are automatically selected and copied.
2 Select an item and display the DVD
Creation List for the files to be
copied.
1 Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Select
DVD CREATION LIST
CREATE DVD
MODE
SELECT FROM SCENES
ALL
ALL SCENES
SELECT FROM EVENT
DVD1 JAN.01.2007 12:04
JAN.01.2007 12:15
DVD2 FEB.01.2007 12:04
FEB.01.2007 12:15
ON
SELECT FROM DATE
SELECT FROM PLAYLIST
OFF
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
SELECT SET
[SELECT FROM EVENT]:
•
2
Search for an event and display the
corresponding files listed by recording
date.
Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤to
select the event, then press down.
[SELECT FROM DATE]:
Display the files recorded on selected
dates listed by recording date.
Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select the
recording date, then press down.
[SELECT FROM PLAYLIST]:
Register a created playlist. (੬ pg. 34)
Playlists are displayed in a list in the
selection order.
1) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
the desired list, then press down. To
select other lists, repeat this process.
2) Move the set lever to ¤twice.
[CREATE DUPLICATE]:
ALL WILL
BE CREATED
TIME REQUIRED: 45 MIN.
DVD-RW
CANCEL
SELECT SET
QUIT
•
•
3 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
The DVD disc begins to be created.
When [COMPLETED] appears, press
down the set lever to complete the
operation.
When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC]
appears, change the disc. The second
DVD disc begins to be created.
To cancel the DVD creation, select
[CANCEL].
•
•
•
•
•
Create a DVD disc identical to the one
created last time. The last creation date
is displayed. (Up to 20 files)
Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select the
8 To exit the screen
date, then press down.
Press MENU, then move the set lever to
¡/ ¢to select [EXECUTE] and press
down.
[SELECT FROM SCENES]:
Register a file individually. Files are
displayed in a list in the selection order.
1) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢to select
the desired file, then press down. To
select other files, repeat this process.
2) Move the set lever to ¤twice.
[ALL SCENES]:
•
Display all files individually.
Make sure to read “Disc number”
(੬ pg. 42) before proceeding to the next
procedure.
Continued on next page
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Copying Files (Continued)
8 To check whether the DVD disc was
created properly
3 Select the desired disc number.
In step 2 (੬ pg. 41), move the set lever
to ¡/ ¢to select [PLAY DVD], then press
down. To return to the previous screen,
press the INDEX button.
8 Disc number
If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are
created.
•
Disc number shows the number of DVD
discs you can create. The dubbing range
of each disc is automatically allocated,
presuming that all the files are to be
dubbed from the first one on the list. This
dubbing range cannot be changed.
ex.) “DVD1” records 2 files, “JAN.01.2007”
and “JAN.15.2007”.
To preview scenes, move the set lever
•
to ¡/ ¢to select the file and press the
INDEX button. When the index screen
of individual scenes appears, move the
set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤to select the file,
then press down.
To return to previous screen, press
INDEX.
ALL
mark shows that the disc is created
already.
•
DVD1 JAN.01.2007 12:04
JAN.15.2007 12:15
DVD2 FEB.01.2007 12:04
FEB.08.2007 12:15
4
ALL WILL
BE CREATED
TIME REQUIRED: 45 MIN.
DVD-RW
CANCEL
SELECT SET
QUIT
5 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
The DVD disc begins to be created.
When [COMPLETED] appears, press
down the set lever to complete the
operation.
•
When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC]
appears, change the disc. The second
DVD disc begins to be created.
To cancel the DVD creation, select
[CANCEL].
•
•
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU, then move the set lever to
¡/ ¢to select [EXECUTE] and press
down.
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8 Title and chapter of created DVD
8 Menu for disc playback
Each recording date becomes one title in a
created DVD and each scene recorded in a
same day becomes one chapter in the title.
When you play back the created DVD
disc on a DVD player or other devices, the
following top menu will be displayed.
JAN.25.2007
Jan. 10, 2007: records file 1 and 2.
File 1
File 2
Jan. 11, 2007: records file 3 and 4.
JAN.07.2007 JAN.09.2007 JAN.11.2007
File 4
File 3
Create a DVD
! Disc title: Creating date of the disc
# DVD number (੬ pg. 42)
Title
File 1
$ Title thumbnail: First scene of the title
% Title name: Recording date/Playlist name
1
2
File 2
File 3
File 4
1
2
3
4
Chapter
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Copying Files (Continued)
1 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub
Files from the Camera
input mode.
2 Start playback on the camera.
Preparation:
Turn off all units.
To play back videos (੬ pg. 24)
•
To play back playlists (“When dubbing
•
AV Connector
playlists using a VCR/DVD recorder”
੬ pg. 35)
3
At the point you want to start dubbing,
start recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s
instruction manual
.
DC Connector
AC Adapter
AV Cable
8 To stop dubbing
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder,
then press the REC button again.
To AC
Outlet
NOTE
VCR/DVD Recorder
To make the file to record only the date
information among the display indications,
set [DISPLAY] to [OFF], [DISPLAY ON TV]
to [ON], and [DATE/TIME] to [ON] or [AUTO].
(੬ pg. 49)
AV Input Connector
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4
Copying/Moving Still Image Files
You can copy or move still image files
between the HDD and SD card using the on-
screen display.
Preparation:
5 Set the file unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
copy/move.
•
select
mode.
#
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
•
•
•
playback mode.
Make sure that SD card is inserted in the
SD slot.
Make sure that enough free space is left in
the copy/move destination medium.
[FILE]:
•
Select when you want to transfer the
selected files.
1
1) Move the set lever to ¡/ ¢/ £/ ¤
to select the desired file, then press
down.
FUNCTION
DELETE
PROTECT
COPY
MOVE
DPOF
EFFECT
The smark appears on the file. To
•
select other files, repeat this step.
2) Press FUNCTION.
2 Select [COPY] or [MOVE].
[ALL]:
•
[COPY]:
•
Select when you want to transfer all files
in the recording medium.
Files are copied to the destination
medium while leaving original files in the
source medium.
6 Select [EXECUTE].
[MOVE]:
•
Select
Files are moved to the destination
medium while deleting original files
(except read-only files) in the source
medium.
Set
Select
IMAGE COPY
MEDIA
ALL
File transfer starts. When [COPYING/
MOVING COMPLETED] appears, press
down the set lever.
FILE UNIT
NUMBER OF FILE
0059
EXECUTE
CANCEL
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
8 To exit the screen
3 Set the direction of copy/move.
Press MENU, then move the set lever to
¡/ ¢to select [EXECUTE] and press
down.
(HDD ] SD or SD ] HDD)
8 To stop the file transfer
1) Press down the set lever.
2) Select [EXECUTE] and press down the
set lever.
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Changing the Menu Settings
ex.) Set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
4 Select the desired menu from the
second menu item.
1
VIDEO
For details on each menu, see below.
MENU
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
Select
GENERAL
ZOOM
DIS
SELECT SET
ON
OFF
QUIT
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
2
VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
5 Select the desired setting from the
third menu item.
SELECT SET
QUIT
Select
3 Select the desired menu from the first
menu item.
Set
[VIDEO]:
•
Display menus related to !mode.
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
[IMAGE]:
•
Display menus related to #mode.
[GENERAL]:
•
Press MENU.
Display menus common to !and #
modes.
[MEDIA]:
Display menus related to recording
media (HDD and SD cards).
•
GENERAL
Select
QUICK RESTART
AUTO POWER OFF
BRIGHT
DROP DETECTION
REMOTE
Set
SELECT SET
QUIT
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
nQUALITY
Enables you to set the picture
quality for videos.
ULTRA FINE / [FINE] / NORMAL / ECONOMY
34X / [68X] / 800X
NOTE
@ZOOM
Enables you to set the maximum
zoom ratio.
When the smallest value is set, the optical zoom is used.
When one of the larger values is set, the digital zoom is
used.
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Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
NOTES
qDIS
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake
is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions.
Compensates for hand shake.
•
Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on a
tripod.
•
OFF: Records videos in 4:3 size.
[ON]: Records videos in 16:9 size. The 16:9 indicator
lights up on the LCD monitor.
NOTES
If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you cannot
record in 16:9 size (the 16:9 indicator lights up blue).
If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs,
it is recommended not to mix 16:9 size videos and 4:3
size videos.
•
!16:9 WIDE RECORDING
Records videos in 16:9 size.
•
If you record videos in 16:9 size, the aspect ratio of the
•
video may be incorrect when watching the videos on
your TV. If this occurs, change the settings in [SELECT
TV TYPE]. (੬ pg. 49)
pGAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright
automatically when you record in
dark places. However, the overall
color tones appear grayish.
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.
oWIND CUT
Reduces noise caused by wind.
/REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
Enables you to set the recording
medium for videos.
[HDD] / SD
hSCENE COUNTER
Enables you to set whether to
display the scene counter.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.
nQUALITY
Enables you to set the picture
quality for still images.
[FINE] / STANDARD
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
pGAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright
automatically when you record in
dark places. However, the overall
color tones appear grayish.
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.
NOTES
{CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
Records still images continuously
while the SNAPSHOT button is
pressed.
The interval between recording still images is approx. 0.3
seconds.
Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the
recording medium.
•
•
The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is
used repeatedly.
•
zSELF-TIMER
Starts recording when the
set time elapses after the
SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC
3REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE
Enables you to set the recording
medium for still images.
[HDD] / SD
gBRIGHT
Adjust the brightness of the display moving the set lever
to £/ ¤, then press down.
Enables you to set the brightness
of the LCD monitor.
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
^DROP DETECTION
HDD by turning off the power
automatically when the camera
detects that it has been dropped.
To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked, set
the power/mode switch to OFF, and to ON again.
Prevents damage to the
CAUTION
Setting this function to off increases the chances of
damaging the built-in hard disk if the camera is accidentally
dropped.
]REMOTE
OFF: The camera does not receive the signal from the
remote control.
[ON]: Enables operation with the remote control.
Turns reception of the operation
signal from the remote control
on/off.
[DEMO MODE
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
NOTES
Introduces special features of the
camera at the following cases.
When the menu screen is
closed.
•
The demonstration only works when the DC cord is
connected, not with the battery.
•
When there is no operation
for about 3 minutes during
recording mode.
•
If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will not take
place even if this mode is set to [ON].
•
\OPERATION SOUND
Enables you to set the operation
sound or turn the operation
sound on/off.
OFF: Turns off the operation sound.
[MELODY]: The melody sounds when any operation is
performed.
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Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
#SELECT TV TYPE
Enables you to select the TV type
when watching files recorded on
the camera on your TV.
4:3 / [16:9]
lDISPLAY
OFF: Turns off the on-screen display.
[ON]: Turns on the on-screen display.
Enables you to set whether to
display the on-screen display.
%DISPLAY ON TV
[OFF]: Does not display on TV.
ON: Displays on TV.
Used for displaying camera’s on-
screen display on a TV screen.
9LANGUAGE
[ESPAÑOL] / ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS /
Enables you to set the display
language. (੬ pg. 13)
PORTUGUÊS /
/
/
:CLOCK ADJUST
Enables you to set the time.
(੬ pg. 13)
DATE / TIME
DATE STYLE:
year.month.day / [month.day.year] / day.month.year
TIME:
24h / [12h]
;DATE DISPLAY STYLE
Enables you to set the date and
time display format.
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]: The date/time appears for approx. 5 seconds in
the following cases.
<DATE/TIME
Enables you to set whether to
display the current time on the
LCD monitor.
When the power/mode switch is set from OFF to ON
When playback starts
When the date is changed during playback
•
•
•
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
EXECUTE: Performs this function.
[CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without
executing reset.
ZPRESET
Returns all the camera settings
to their default values.
&QUICK RESTART
OFF: Disables the function.
Enables the camera to start up
quickly when you turn the power
off and then on again within five
minutes by closing and opening
the LCD monitor. (“Power-linked
operation” ੬ pg. 8)
[ON]: Activates the function. The !or #lamp flashes
when closing the LCD monitor.
NOTE
This function is not available during charging.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Menus
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
OFF: Disables the function.
(AUTO POWER OFF
If the camera is not operated for
5 minutes while the power is on,
it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power.
[ON]: Activates the function.
To turn the camera on again, set the power/mode
switch to OFF, then to ON when using the battery pack.
When using the AC adapter, perform any operation
such as zooming.
Connect the AC adapter.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
)CLEAN-UP HDD
Writing speed to HDD tends to
become slow after long periods
of repeated use. Execute cleanup
periodically to regain the writing
speed.
NOTE
Depending on the condition of the HDD, it may take several
minutes for the cleanup process to be completed.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
*FORMAT HDD
This will ensure stable speeds
and operation when accessing
the hard disk drive.
NOTES
Be aware that all files and data including protected files
will be erased by the formatting process.
•
Do not format the recording medium on your PC.
•
+DELETE DATA ON HDD
This will make it more difficult to
recover data on the HDD which
has already been erased. It is
recommended that you do this
when disposing of the camera
to prevent illegal data recovery
(using commercially available
software).
Connect the AC adapter.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
,FORMAT SD CARD
You have to format newly
purchased SD cards with this
camera before using them.
This will also ensure stable
speeds and operation when
accessing the SD card.
NOTES
Be aware that all files and data including protected files
will be erased by the formatting process.
•
Do not format the recording medium on your PC.
•
-VIDEO NO. RESET
.IMAGE NO. RESET
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.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
It is convenient to separate
the new files from previously
recorded files.
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Troubleshooting
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
functioning properly.
To solve the problem, first follow the
instructions below.
If the problem is not solved, reset the
camera. (੬ below)
If the problem persists, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
8 To reset the camera
1) Set the power/mode switch to OFF and
remove the power supply (battery pack
or AC adapter) from the camera, then
reattach it.
2) Execute [PRESET] from the menu.
(੬ pg. 49)
•
•
•
The following phenomena are not
malfunctions.
The camera heats up when it is used for a
long time.
•
The battery heats up during charging.
When playing back a video file, the
image stops momentarily or the sound is
interrupted at junctions between scenes.
•
•
Trouble
Action
੬
Connect the AC adapter securely.
Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly.
Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one.
12
12
–
•
•
•
No power is supplied.
If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while
the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when
using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch to
OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform
any operation such as zooming.
–
•
No display appears.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
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•
Move to a place where no vibration or excessive sound.
The drop detection function operated. Set the power/
mode switch to OFF, and to ON again. To turn off this
function, set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF].
–
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•
•
The power was turned
off accidentally.
Fully charge the battery, and then run it down. If the
problem persists, the battery is worn out and needs to be
replaced. Please purchase a new one.
The displayed amount
of remaining battery
power differs from the
actual operating time.
12
•
Make sure to use the camera under appropriate operating
temperatures.
The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please
purchase a new one.
The power does not
turn on, or the battery
operation time is
extremely short even
after the battery is
fully charged.
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–
•
•
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures. To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it in places with a temperature
of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does
not light. Check the remaining battery power.
–
•
The access/charge
lamp on the camera
does not light during
charging.
14
•
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Trouble
Action
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Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.
When the LCD monitor’s LED light reaches the end of
its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
48
–
•
•
Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark
or whitish.
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.
–
•
Colored bright spots
appear on the LCD
monitor.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE] so that it
matches the screen size of the connected TV.
49
Aspect ratio of the
image is strange
when watching
•
images on your TV.
Recording medium is full. Delete unnecessary files or
replace the SD card.
Select the recording medium properly.
30
•
Recording cannot be
performed.
47, 48
–
•
•
Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction.
Vertical lines appear
on recorded images.
Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting under direct
sunlight. This is not a malfunction.
–
49
–
The LCD monitor
becomes red or black
for an instant.
•
•
•
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON].
During recording, the
date/time does not
appear.
The temperature of the camera is increasing. If the
camera continues to heat up, recording may be stopped
to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the
power, and then wait until the camera cools down.
During video
recording, the 7REC
indicator flashes.
Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other
functions that cannot be used together are selected at
the same time.
–
•
The LCD monitor
indications blink.
Change the settings in [ZOOM].
Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording
mode.
46
–
•
•
Digital zoom does not
work.
Set focus to the automatic mode.
Clean the lens and check the focus again.
22
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The focus is not
adjusted automatically.
•
•
•
Wait to become natural color. The camera adjusts the
white balance automatically but it takes a time.
Try manual white balance adjustment.
In bright places, setting “Nightalive” or a slow speed is
not recommended.
When the recorded image is too dark, try backlight
compensation or adjust brightness.
–
23
–
•
•
The color of the
image looks strange.
21, 22
22
•
•
When the recorded image is too bright, try adjust
brightness.
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Trouble
Action
੬
Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance.
23
White balance setting
cannot be activated.
•
•
The continuous shooting speed will drop when
repeatedly making continuous shots, when using certain
recording media, or under certain recording conditions.
–
The continuous
shooting speed is
slow.
Select the recording medium properly.
To watch images on a TV, set the TV’s input mode or
channel that is appropriate for video playback.
47, 48
29
•
•
Playback cannot be
performed.
The surface of the disk or card is damaged. It is
recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC,
providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the
camera.
–
The same image is
displayed for a long
time during video
playback, or motion is
choppy.
•
Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance.
28
–
The black & white
fader does not work.
•
•
The sound of the hard disk drive may have been
recorded if the camera was moved suddenly during
recording. Do not move or shake the camera suddenly
during recording.
There is a noise
during playback.
The temperature of the camera is increasing. If the
camera continues to heat up, playback may be stopped
to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the
power, and then wait until the camera cools down.
–
•
During video
playback, the U
indicator flashes.
Remove protection from the files and delete them.
31
47
Files cannot be
deleted.
•
•
This is not a malfunction. This can be avoided by
recording with DIS activated.
When the image
is printed from the
printer, a black bar
appears at the bottom
of the screen.
There is a large number of still images (approx. 1,000
or more) stored in the recording medium. Copy the
stored files to a PC, and delete them from the recording
medium.
30
The data process is
too slow after the
power is switched
on or the mode is
changed.
•
Push the SD card in a few more times.
15
–
The SD card cannot
be removed from the
camera.
•
•
Another operation is being attempted while a DVD burner
that is switched on is connected. Switch off the DVD
burner power, and switch the camera’s power off and
back on again.
The CREATE DVD
screen is displayed in
the LCD monitor, and
no other operations
can be performed.
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Warning Indications
Indication
Meaning/Action
੬
Displays the remaining battery power.
–
•
•
High
Exhausted
(Battery indicator)
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery
indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted,
power turns off automatically.
–
Appears when the date/time is not set.
13
12
•
•
The built-in clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is
discharged, so the previously set date/time is erased.
Connect 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.
SET DATE/TIME!
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on in recording
mode if the lens cover is closed or when it is dark.
–
•
•
LENS COVER
Remove the card once and insert it again. If the error is
not cancelled, replace the card with one that has been
guaranteed for correct operation.
Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media.
It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC,
15
HDD ERROR!
MEMORY CARD
ERROR!
50
•
•
providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera
.
–
Appears when you attempt recording when the write/erase
protection tab on the SD card is set to the “LOCK” position.
30
CHECK CARD’S WRITE
PROTECTION SWITCH
•
•
The video management file is broken. Recovery is required
to record or play back video files. Move the set lever to ¡/
¢to select [YES], then press down to recover the video
management file.
–
VIDEO MANAGEMENT
FILE IS BROKEN.TO
RECORD/PLAYBACK
VIDEO, RECOVERY IS
REQUIRED. RECOVER?
Appears when the event information cannot be read.
–
CAN NOT READ EVENT
INFORMATION
•
Performance of recording medium is poor. Use the Cleanup
function.
The writing speed of recording medium is slow, or the
recording medium is corrupted. Use an SD card that is
guaranteed to operate.
50
15
•
•
The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts.
Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations
or jolts.
Appears when the recording medium is full and recording
is not possible. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the SD
card.
–
RECORDING FAILURE
•
•
30
Appears when an incompatible USB device is connected to
the camera.
Appears when a DVD burner that is switched off is
connected. If you want to use the DVD burner, switch the
power on.
–
–
•
•
INCOMPATIBLE USB
DEVICE
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Indication
Meaning/Action
੬
The data may not be recorded on the recording medium
correctly. Try recording again.
Otherwise, clean up the recording medium.
–
RECORDING MAY NOT
BE CORRECT ON THE
MEMORY CARD
•
50
–
•
•
To turn the unit on again, set the power/mode switch to
OFF, and to ON again.
DROP DETECTION
WORKED AND THE
POWER IS TURNED
OFF
Cleaning
Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
8 To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild
soap and wring it out well before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
8 To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
8 To clean the lens
Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.
•
•
•
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Specifications
8 For video/Audio
Format
Camera
SD-VIDEO
Recording/Playback format
Video: MPEG-2
Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch)
Signal format
8 For general
Power supply
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 3 (3,2)* W
NTSC standard
Recording mode (video)
ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR)
FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (VBR)
NORMAL: 720 x 480 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR)
ECONOMY: 352 x 240 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)
Recording mode (audio)
ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps
FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps
*When using the LED light
Approx. 6.8 W (Maximum; when charging a
battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
66 mm x 71 mm x 110 mm
(2-5/8″ x 2-13/16″ x 4-3/8″)
Weight
Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)
(incl. strap)
NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps
ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps
Approx. 365 g (0.81 lbs)
(incl. battery and strap)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Pickup
8 For still image
Format
JPEG
Image size
1 mode (640 x 480)
Picture quality
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
8 For connectors
AV output
1/6″ (680,000 pixels) CCD
Lens
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ
USB
Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0
compliant
F 2.0 to 4.7, f = 2.3 mm to 78.2 mm, 34:1
power zoom lens
Filter diameter
ø30.5 mm
LCD monitor
2.7″ diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT
active matrix system
Speaker
AC Adapter
Monaural
LED Light
Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
(recommended shooting distance)
Language
English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/
Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V
, 1 A
§
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm
(1-11/16″ x 5/8″ x 3-5/8″)
Weight
Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs)
(incl. battery)
Remote Control
Power supply
DC 3 V
Battery life
Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of
use)
Operating distance
Within 5 m (16.4 ft)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video)
Recording medium
HDD
SD Card
Quality
128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
2 GB
29
4 GB
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ULTRA FINE
FINE
430
640
1
2
3
9
3
5
7
14
22
29
77
10
14
38
43
85
NORMAL
ECONOMY
850
7
57
113
298
2250
19
152
Approximate number of storable images (for still image)
Recording medium
SD Card
128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
Image size/
Quality
HDD
2 GB
4 GB
640 x 480 / FINE
640 x 480 / STANDARD
9999
9999
521
1040
2229
2062
4420
4164
8923
7683
9999
9999
9999
1118
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Cautions
AC Adapter
Recording Medium
When using the AC adapter in areas other
than the USA
The provided AC adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
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.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to
an AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug
adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
•
•
Do not turn off the camera power or remove
•
the battery or AC adapter during shooting,
playback, or when otherwise accessing the
recording medium.
Plug Adapter
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.
•
When formatting or erasing data using the
camera, only the file administration information
is changed. The data is not completely erased
from the hard disk. If you want to completely
erase all of the data, we recommend either
using commercially available software that
is specially designed for that purpose, or
by physically destroying the camera with a
hammer etc.
•
Battery Packs
The supplied battery
Terminals
pack is a lithium-ion
battery. Before using
the supplied battery
pack or an optional
battery pack, be sure
to read the following
cautions:
LCD Monitor
To avoid hazards
... do not burn.
•
... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away
from metallic objects when not in use. 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.
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.
•
•
... do not modify or disassemble.
... do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery
to overheat, explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
Main Unit
To prevent damage and prolong service life
For safety, DO NOT
•
•
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge within the temperature range of 10°C
to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). This is a chemical
reaction type battery — cooler temperatures
impede chemical reaction, while warmer
temperatures can prevent complete charging.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
... open the camera’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... 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.
... place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
... 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.
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Avoid using the unit
•
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GZ-MG130U
Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J.
07470
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as
near a cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
... in places subject to the air pressure is low
(more than 3000 m (9870 ft) above the sea
level).
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
Changes or modifications not approved
by JVC could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna. Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the
unit in high places while a cable is connected
may result in a malfunction if the cable is
caught and the unit falls onto the floor.
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.
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
center hole.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
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.
•
•
•
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Terms
A
B
C
AC Adapter ................................................ 12, 58
Adjust Brightness ............................................ 22
Auto Power Off ................................................ 50
N
O
Nightalive ......................................................... 21
On-Screen Display .......................................... 49
Operation Sound ............................................. 48
Backlight Compensation .................................. 21
Battery Pack ........................................ 12, 14, 58
Brightness Control (LCD Monitor) ................... 48
P
Partial Delete ................................................... 33
PictBridge ........................................................ 38
Picture Quality ........................................... 46, 47
Playlist ............................................................. 34
Power-Linked Operation .................................... 8
Preset .............................................................. 49
Printer .............................................................. 38
Program AE ..................................................... 20
Protecting Files ............................................... 30
Clean-up HDD ................................................. 50
Clock Adjust .............................................. 13, 49
Continuous Shooting ....................................... 48
Copying (Moving) Still Images ......................... 45
Copying Video Files ................................... 41, 44
D
Date/Time ........................................................ 49
Date Display Style ........................................... 49
Date Index Screen ........................................... 26
Deleting Files ............................................ 30, 50
Deleting Playlist ............................................... 36
Demonstration Mode ....................................... 48
Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) .......................... 47
Direct Printing .................................................. 38
Display on TV .................................................. 49
DPOF .............................................................. 37
Drop Detection ................................................ 48
DVD Burner ..................................................... 40
DVD Recorder ................................................. 44
Q
R
Quick Restart .................................................. 49
Recordable Time/Number of Images ............... 57
Recording Medium ........................ 19, 47, 48, 58
Remote Control ....................................... 7, 8, 48
Resetting the Camera ..................................... 51
Resetting the File Number ............................... 50
S
Scene Counter ................................................ 47
Screen Size (16:9/4:3) ..................................... 47
SD Card .......................................................... 15
Select TV Type ................................................ 49
Self-Timer ........................................................ 48
Shutter Speed ................................................. 23
Slide Show ...................................................... 25
Speaker Volume .............................................. 24
Spot Exposure Control .................................... 21
Still Image ................................................. 17, 25
E
F
Effect ......................................................... 23, 28
Event Registration ..................................... 19, 32
Event Screen ................................................... 26
File Information ................................................ 32
Focus ............................................................... 22
Formatting a Recording Medium ..................... 50
T
Tele Macro ....................................................... 23
Tripod Mounting ............................................... 14
TV .................................................................... 29
G
H
I
Gain Up ..................................................... 47, 48
Hard Disk ........................................................ 58
V
VCR ................................................................. 44
Video ......................................................... 16, 24
Image Rotation ................................................ 25
Image size ....................................................... 56
W
White Balance ................................................. 23
Wind Cut ......................................................... 47
Wipe or Fader Effects ...................................... 28
L
Language Setting ...................................... 13, 49
LCD Monitor .......................................... 8, 10, 58
LED Light ........................................................ 18
Lens Cover ...................................................... 14
Z
Zooming .................................................... 18, 46
M
Manual Recording ........................................... 20
Menu Settings ................................................. 46
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