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INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-MG275E/EK GZ-MG255E/EK GZ-MG155E/EK GZ-MG135E/EK GZ-MG130E/EK The camera illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GZ-MG135. 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.
Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fi tted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
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(Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so...
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. ( 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.
Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories ... 6 How to Use the Everio Dock ... 6 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ... 7 Attaching the Core Filter ... 7 Preparing the Remote Control ... 7 Index ... 8 Indications on LCD Monitor ... 10 Necessary Settings before Use ...
For the connection using the S connector and DV Connector, an optional S-Video cable and DV cable are needed. To purchase these cables, consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core fi lter to the camera.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. Eyelet Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core fi lter to the AC adapter’s DC cord. The core fi lter reduces interference. Release the stopper.
Index NOTES • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Power-linked operation 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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Camera ! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 26)/ Remaining Space Button/Data Battery Button [ 0 / 1 ] ( pg. 14, 19) # Set Lever Move to ¡ : Reverse Skip ( pg. 24)/Up/Backlight Compensation [ - ] ( Exposure Control [ . ] ( Move to ¢...
Necessary Settings before Use MENU Set Lever Power/Mode Switch Be sure to confi gure the following three settings before use. Charging the Battery Pack Set the power/mode switch to OFF. Slide while pressing down the lock button. MODE 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 step 2), then Slide and hold BATT. ( remove the battery pack. 8 To check the remaining battery power See page 14. NOTES • You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter.
NOTES • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.
When Using an SD Card If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed. Compatible SD cards: Panasonic, TOSHIBA and SanDisk. 128 MB to 4 GB. • If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded.
Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON. Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select MODE lamp on the camera lights up. 8 To stop recording Press the REC button again. 8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in [QUALITY].
Still Image Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON. Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. The switch returns MODE to the original position when it is released. lamp on the camera lights up. 8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in [QUALITY].
Recording Files (Continued) PLAY/REC INDEX Set Lever Zooming Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Zoom out W: Wide angle Maximum Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset) Model ! mode GZ-MG275/255 GZ-MG155 GZ-MG135/130...
Registering Files to Events – mode only If you select an event to register the fi le to before starting recording, the fi le will be registered to the selected event, thus making the fi le easy to fi nd at playback. There are up to 3 different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).
Manual Recording Set Lever PLAY/REC Button FUNCTION 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. To Change to Manual Recording Mode Preparation:...
Nightscope The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables recording with low light levels in dim locations. After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( pg. 20) 8 To cancel nightscope Move the set lever to £ (NIGHT) so that the indicator disappears.
Manual Recording (Continued) Manual Setting in Function Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the function menus. After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( FUNCTION Select the desired menu. For details on each menu, see below. Select Menus FOCUS...
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Menus [AUTO] : The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. 1/2 to 1/4000 (For SHUTTER SPEED 1/2 to 1/500 (For 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.
Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select MODE lamp on the camera lights up. 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].
Still Image Playback Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. The switch returns MODE to the original position when it is released. lamp on the camera lights up. 8 To return to the index screen Press INDEX. 8 To watch on TV See page 29.
Playing Back Files (Continued) INDEX FUNCTION Set Lever File Search Function You can switch the index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient fi le search. The event screen can be used in cannot be used in mode.
Select the event. To move to the next page, select [NEXT PAGE]. Select SEARCH EVENT ALL SCENES 25 01 2007 22 01 2007 SELECT Select the recording date. To display all the fi les, select [ALL SCENES]. Select VACATION SELECT Select the fi...
Playing Back Files (Continued) Playback with Special Effects 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 colour tones of images. Preparation: •...
Watching Images on TV Preparation: Turn off all units. AV Connector DC Connector NOTES • You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors. The S-Video cable (optional) enables even higher quality playback. ( such as a DVD burner are connected to the Everio dock, switch off these devices power. •...
Managing Files Set Lever PLAY/REC Button FUNCTION CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing fi les. 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.
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Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files After performing steps 1-2 ( Select [FILE SELECT]. Select VIDEO DELETE SELECT Select the desired fi le. Select VIDEO DELETE SELECT • mark appears on the fi le. To select other fi les, repeat this step. •...
Managing Files (Continued) Viewing File Information Preparation: • mode: Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the fi le on the index screen. • mode: Play back the still image. Alternatively, select the fi le on the index screen. FILE FOLDER DATE/TIME PB TIME QUALITY INFO...
FUNCTION EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS DO YOU WANT TO SAVE? SAVE AND QUIT DELETE AND QUIT SELECT Select [SAVE AND QUIT]. Select 8 To exit the screen Press FUNCTION. Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) – mode only You can divide the selected video fi le into two, and make a copy of the desired section as a new video fi...
Playlists – ! mode only INDEX FUNCTION Set Lever It is a list that enables you to organise recorded videos in order of preference. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
Select the insertion point. Select EDIT SELECT • To add other fi les, repeat steps 5 and 6. • To delete a registered scene, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select the registered fi le, then press down. FUNCTION QUIT PLAYLIST SAVE EDITED CONTENTS?
Playlists – ! mode only Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete fi les in a created playlist. Preparation: Perform steps 1-2. ( Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [EDIT], then press down.
Print Setting – # mode only Power/Mode Switch Set Lever FUNCTION PLAY/REC Button DPOF Print Setting This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or for taking the recording medium to a photo lab for printing.
Print Setting Setting All Files Together (One Print for Each) After performing steps 1-2 ( Select [ALL1]. Select Select [EXECUTE]. Select 8 To exit the screen Press FUNCTION. 8 To confi rm DPOF settings In step 3, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press down.
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To Print by Selecting a Still Image After performing steps 1-2 ( Select [SELECTED PRINT]. Select PRINT THIS IMAGE Select the desired Image. Select NUMBER OF PRINTS DATE Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select menus and £ / ¤ to select settings. •...
Copying Files Set Lever INDEX FUNCTION DIRECT DVD Types of Copying and Connectable Device The Camera You can copy still images between the HDD and SD card with this camera alone. ( DVD Burner (CU-VD10/CU-VD20) You can copy video fi les recorded on this camera onto DVD discs.
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Copying Only the Newly Taken Video Files Files that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied. Set the power/mode switch to ON. CREATE DVD MODE SELECT FROM SCENES ALL SCENES SELECT FROM EVENT SELECT FROM DATE SELECT FROM PLAYLIST SELECT ALL WILL...
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Copying Files (Continued) Select the desired disc number. • If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are created. • To preview scenes, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select the fi le and press the INDEX button.
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8 Title and chapter of created DVD Each recording date becomes one title in a created DVD and each scene recorded in a same day becomes one chapter in the title. 10.01.2007: records fi le 1 and 2. File 1 File 2 11.01.2007: records fi...
Copying Files (Continued) Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from the Camera Preparation: Turn off all units. AV Connector DC Connector To AC Outlet VCR/DVD Recorder AV Input Connector You can also connect the cables using the Everio dock connectors. S-Video or DV cable (optional) enables even higher quality dubbing.
Copying/Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image fi les between the HDD and SD card using the on- screen display. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
Changing the Menu Settings ex.) Set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. MENU Select the desired menu from the fi rst menu item. • [VIDEO]: Display menus related to ! mode. • [IMAGE]: Display menus related to # mode. • [GENERAL]: Display menus common to ! and # modes.
Menus Compensates for hand shake. ! 16:9 WIDE RECORDING Records videos in 16:9 size. GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places. However, the overall colour tones appear grayish. WIND CUT Reduces noise caused by wind. / REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Enables you to set the recording medium for videos.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places. However, the overall colour tones appear grayish. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed. SELF-TIMER Starts recording when the set time elapses after the SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
Menus # SELECT TV TYPE Enables you to select the TV type when watching fi les recorded on the camera on your TV. DISPLAY Enables you to set whether to display the on-screen display. % DISPLAY ON TV Used for displaying camera’s on- screen display on a TV screen.
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus ) 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. * FORMAT HDD This will ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the hard disk drive.
If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. ( • 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.
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• 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. • 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.
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Trouble • White balance setting Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. cannot be activated. • The continuous The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots, when using certain shooting speed is recording media, or under certain recording conditions.
Warning Indications Indication (Battery indicator) SET DATE/TIME! LENS COVER HDD ERROR! MEMORY CARD ERROR! CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN. TO RECORD/PLAYBACK VIDEO, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED. RECOVER? CAN NOT READ EVENT INFORMATION RECORDING FAILURE INCOMPATIBLE USB DEVICE Meaning/Action •...
Indication RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE POWER IS TURNED 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.
Specifi cations Pickup 1/3.9 ″ (2,180,000 pixels) CCD 1/6 ″ (1,070,000 pixels) CCD 1/6 ″ (800,000 pixels) CCD Lens F 1.2 to 2.0, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens Video: F 1.8 to 4.5, f = 2.5 mm to 80 mm, 32:1 power zoom lens Still image: F 1.9 to 4.5, f = 2.9 mm to 80 mm, 27:1 power zoom lens...
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Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use) Operating distance Within 5 m Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) Recording medium Quality ULTRA FINE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY GZ-MG255/155/135/130...
Cautions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: • To avoid hazards ... do not burn..do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.
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[European Union] This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany...
Terms AC Adapter ... 12 Adjust Brightness ... 22 Aperture Priority ... 23 Auto Power Off ... 49 Backlight Compensation ... 21 Battery Pack ... 12, 14, 58 Brightness Control (LCD Monitor) ... 48 Clean-up HDD ... 50 Clock Adjust ... 13, 49 Continuous Shooting ...
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PC OPERATION GUIDE Dear Customer Some of the camera illustrations in this instruction manual may differ slightly from your camera. ® Windows is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
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Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy...
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Contents ® Windows File Backup on the PC (Windows System Requirements ...6 Software Installation ...6 Connecting the Camera to the PC ...9 Playing back Files on the PC ...10 File Backup on the PC ...11 File Backup on the PC without using Software ...13 Other PC Operations (Windows Creating a DVD-Video ...14 Getting More Use from the Software ...16...
Windows ® File Backup on the PC (Windows Install the software that came with your Everio. You can back up your fi les on your computer with a simple one-touch operation, edit your fi les on your computer, and also create DVDs. If you cannot install the software, you can still back up your fi...
File Backup on the PC (Windows System Requirements ® Windows XP Home Edition [XP] (pre- installed), or Windows ® XP Professional [XP] (pre- installed) CPU: Intel ® Pentium ® 4, at least 1.6 GHz (at least 2.2 GHz recommended) Intel ®...
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Preparation: Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.) Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears. If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer].
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File Backup on the PC (Windows When installation is completed The installed software is displayed in [All Programs]. ® ) (continued) Click [Yes]. The software installation starts. Click [Finish]. The backup destination folder [MyWorks] for fi les is created on the hard disk drive that has the most free space.
Connecting the Camera to the PC Preparation: Set the camera’s power/mode switch to OFF. DC Connector AC Adapter NOTE When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC. Connect the camera directly to the PC, not through the hub. Do not use an extension USB cable.
File Backup on the PC (Windows Playing back Files on the PC Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON. PLAYBACK ON PC CONNECT TO DEVICE CREATE DVD BACK UP...
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File Backup on the PC This method uses the included software to back up fi les onto your computer. Video fi les that have never been backed up onto the connected computer are automatically selected from the back up history and backed up. If you could not install the software, turn to pg.
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File Backup on the PC (Windows File Backup from the specifi ed media Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON. PLAYBACK ON PC CONNECT TO DEVICE CREATE DVD...
File Backup on the PC without using Software Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON. PLAYBACK ON PC CONNECT TO DEVICE CREATE DVD BACK UP DIRECT PRINT SELECT NOTE For further details on the use of folders, please refer to pg.
Other PC Operations (Windows Creating a DVD-Video Using the software included, burn the scenes directly from the camera onto a DVD disc. Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON.
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Selecting and burning scenes PLAYBACK ON PC CONNECT TO DEVICE CREATE DVD BACK UP DIRECT PRINT SELECT On the camera: Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [CREATE DVD], then press down. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box.
Other PC Operations (Windows Getting More Use from the Software For more information on detailed operations of the software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides. PowerCinema NE for Everio Select [PowerCinema NE for Everio] from [All Programs]. Click [Tutorial].
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Contact us for information on the included software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC offi ce or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index- e.html), please fi...
You can edit video fi les, create DVDs, and perform other such operations by purchasing the Macintosh supported software. For further information on this software, please refer to the PIXELA website. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html NOTE In case of using the PIXELA’s optional software, please refer to their system requirements.
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When connection is completed NOTE When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC. Connect the camera directly to the PC, not through the hub. Do not use an extension USB cable. Saving the wrong kinds of fi...
File Backup on the PC (Macintosh) (continued) File Backup on the PC Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON. NOTE For further details on the use of folders, please refer to pg. 23. Create a folder to back up fi...
Other Devices File Backup on a NAS Compatibles No devices can be connected to a camera at the time of camera’s release. You can back up the fi les in the camera’s HDD onto an NAS compatible external device, such as an external HDD. You cannot back up fi...
File Backup on a NAS Compatibles (continued) File Backup on an External Device Preparation: Connect the camera to the external device with a USB cable. ( Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON. PLAYBACK ON PC CONNECT TO DEVICE CREATE DVD BACK UP DIRECT PRINT SELECT...
Folder Structure and Extensions Recording medium [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [SD_VIDEO] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [EXTMOV] [MISC] [PRIVATE] * Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video fi le. Extensions Video fi les Still image fi...
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