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INSTRUCTIONS CAMCORDER GZ-MG620SEK Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 6 and 7 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH...
To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten.
Date/Time Setting Select the city closest to the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camcorder turn on the camcorder Power button LCD monitor Select [ON] if daylight Select [YES] within saving time is effective 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor.
Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Slide the mode switch to select (video) mode Select recording mode The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. Start recording Remaining space on the hard disk...
Playing back Select playback mode The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired file Index screen Select (Touch OK) Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22) To view files on TV (Z p. 25) ...
Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Caution on Replaceable lithium battery Connection to the mains supply in the United The battery used in this device may present a fire Kingdom. or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C equipment.
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Remember that this camcorder is intended for If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit private consumer use only. our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain Any commercial use without proper permission information about the take-back of the product.
Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Accessories ..........10 Managing Files ........26 Attaching the Lens Cap ........ 11 Capturing a Still Image from a Video .... 26 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ..11 Deleting Files ..........26 Index ............12 COPYING Tripod Mounting ..........
It is recommended to copy your important After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Make a trial recording...
GETTING STARTED Accessories BN-VF808U AP-V20M AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable Lens Cap CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Place here during recording. Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.
Camcorder Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod ! Power Button stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, # DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15) and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to $ Speaker mount it to the tripod. % Zoom Lever (Z p.
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 34) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator $ Counter (Z p.
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During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 1 . 1 1 . 2 0 0 9 1 6 : 5 5 ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when # Quick Review Indicator (Z p.
Necessary Settings before Use To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter.
Select [CLOCK SETTING]. Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. To return to the previous screen Select @. Selected area is highlighted To quit the screen ...
Other Settings To remove a microSD card Using a microSD Card Push the microSD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out. The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from NOTE •...
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (video) mode. recording mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To stop recording To change the video quality...
Recording Files (Continued) Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (still image) mode. recording mode. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image.
Checking the Remaining Battery Zooming Power Preparation: • Select mode. mode: • Select the recording mode. Press INFO twice or INFO and then select Zoom out Zoom in mode: Press INFO. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Files Video Playback Press PLAY/REC to select the Slide the mode switch to select playback mode. (video) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page To delete a video ...
Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. (still image) mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. To delete a still image ...
Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the Manual Setting in Menu focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. In the manual recording mode: Changing to Manual Recording Mode Touch MENU. Preparation: Select [MANUAL SETTING]. • Select mode. • Select the recording mode.
USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with Playback Operation high-definition or PAL-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a After the connection with TV is completed different standard. Turn on the camcorder and the TV.
EDITING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting Files Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning • Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete off the power) while accessing files. Also, them, release the protection first. •...
COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files between the HDD and microSD card with this camcorder alone. You can copy files from the camcorder to a DVD using a PC. VCR/DVD Recorder You can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder.
Preparation: Creating a DVD using a PC Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE appears. AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction before you install software. Click [Easy Installation].
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Making Backup on the PC Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next]. Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.
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Copying Files (Continued) Making User Lists to Arrange the Double-click the recording date. Files You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC.
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Copying Files to a DVD Input the disc name, select the top menu style and click [Next]. Preparation: Use a recordable DVD disc. (It is recommended to use a DVD-R disc.) Select the user list and click [Create Disc]. Click [Start]. Click [Select files individually] and click [Next].
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Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder camcorder. Preparation: • Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX Create a playlist. • input mode. Turn off all units. Check that the images from the camcorder To connect using the AV connectors ...
Using with a Portable Media Player To cancel the export setting Turning on the Export Mode Select the file and select [ ] again. To quit the screen You can easily transfer videos recorded in 1) Select [DONE]. export mode to iTunes .
Uploading Files to Websites Turning on the Upload Mode Uploading Files You can upload the file to video sharing For details on uploading files, refer to the websites (YouTube ) quickly after recording. operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD- ROM.
The camcorder heats up when it is used for a chart do not solve the problem, consult your long time. • nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for The battery heats up during charging. • instructions. When playing back a video, the image stops...
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If a malfunction occurs in the HDD ! P erform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally ...
Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the SET DATE/TIME! clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. COMMUNICATING ERROR • CANNOT USE IN Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [HDD].
Specifications General AC Adapter Power supply Power requirement DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Output § Power consumption DC 11 V , 1 A Approx.
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Specifications (Continued) h: hour/m: minute Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium microSD Card Quality 60 GB 4 GB 8 GB ULTRA FINE 14 h 20 m 57 m 1 h 54 m FINE 21 h 20 m 1 h 25 m 2 h 50 m NORMAL 28 h 10 m...
Cautions Battery Pack Recording Medium • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery pack is Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your a lithium-ion battery. Before recorded data. using the supplied battery • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or pack or an optional battery subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
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Avoid using the unit of Japan, Limited is: ... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near Postfach 10 05 04 a cooking stove.