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JVC GZ MC200 - Everio Camcorder - 2.12 MP Instructions Manual

JVC GZ MC200 - Everio Camcorder - 2.12 MP Instructions Manual

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Basic Edition
DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA
GZ-MC200
INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the
camera. For more information, read the advanced operation manual
provided as HTML format in the CD-ROM. See page 32 for details.
GETTING STARTED
BASIC OPERATIONS
(RECORDING & PLAYBACK)
MENU SETTINGS
REFERENCES
To deactivate the demonstration, set
"DEMO MODE" to "OFF". (
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
the camera. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LYT1332-001B
ENGLISH
6
19
26
32
pg. 26)
EN

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Basic Edition DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA BASIC OPERATIONS (RECORDING & PLAYBACK) GZ-MC200 MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 26) For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 2: Major Features Of This Camera

    Major Features of this Camera Removable hard disk Enjoying Various Playback Features In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk is a new type camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast of card media that enables extended hours of high- forward operations.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-VM200U battery pack and, to recharge it or to supply power to the camera from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC adapter. (An...
  • Page 4 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, circuitry.
  • Page 5 JVC shall not The disk can heat up when used for an extended period. be responsible for any personal data that is released.
  • Page 6 GETTING STARTED Index The top, buttom, left or right sides of the 49rtwe button can be pressed to operate like a lever. The explanation “pressing r” in this instruction manual means moving the 49rtwe button in the r direction. ATTENTION: Be careful not to cover during shooting.

  • Page 7: Other Parts

    GETTING STARTED Controls Indicators Mode Lamp [ (video), (still image), (voice)] Lock Button ( pg. 19) pg. 19) Mode Button [MODE] ( pg. 19) Power/Charge Lamp ( pg. 14, 19) Power Switch [OFF, pg. 19) Access Lamp (Lights up or blinks when you access to Battery/CF Card Cover Open Switch [OPEN] any files.

  • Page 8: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording only During both Video and Still Image Recording Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 28) Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg.
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED During Still Image Recording only During Voice Recording Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) : Focus Icon ( pg. 22) Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768), 640 (640 x 480) ( pg.
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED During Video Playback Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) Folder/File Number U : Slide Show ( pg. 23) Battery Indicator Date/Time ( pg. 27) Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 17, 27) During Voice Playback Mode Indicator ( pg. 19) Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back.

  • Page 11: Provided Accessories

    GETTING STARTED AC Adapter AP-V14U Provided Accessories Battery Pack BN-VM200U S-Video/Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Removable Hard Disk (4 GB) Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk Hand Strap (See page 12 for attachment) Lens Cap (See page 12 for attachment) CD-ROM Audio Extension Cable (for optional headphone, see page 13 for attachment) Core Filter for cables (See page 13 for attachment)

  • Page 12: Attaching The Hand Strap

    GETTING STARTED Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera. Thread the end of the strap through the eyelet.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Core Filter Close the core filter until it clicks shut. S-Video/Audio/Video USB cable, audio extension Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces cable cable and AC adapter’s cord interference. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. NOTES: Stopper Take care not to damage the cable.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the Power lock button located on the switch. Slide and hold OPEN in the direction of the arrow This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you then open the battery/CF card cover. choose the most appropriate source of power.

  • Page 15: About Batteries

    • Playback mode is engaged repeatedly. switch. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause recording time.

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing A Cf Card

    GETTING STARTED NOTES: Inserting/Removing a CF Card Read the cautions on CF card. ( pg. 38, “Recording Medium”) You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as a Before using the provided removable hard disk or a new CF recording medium in the CF slot. card, it is necessary to format it.

  • Page 17: Selecting Recording Medium

    GETTING STARTED To insert an SD card, firmly insert it with its clipped Selecting Recording Medium edge first. To remove an SD card, push it once. After the SD card Select the recording medium before starting recording or comes out of the camera, pull it out. playback.

  • Page 18: Date/Time Settings

    GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings Angle Adjustment The date/time is recorded on the picture at all times, but Tilt the lens part at the most convenient angle. The lens its display can be turned on or off during playback. part can rotate 45° upward and downward. pg.

  • Page 19: Operation Mode

    BASIC OPERATIONS 2 Recording/Playback Mode Operation Mode Press MODE to select the recording/playback mode. To turn on the camera, set the power switch to The selected mode lamp lights up. while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. : Video mode ( pg.

  • Page 20: Video Recording

    BASIC OPERATIONS If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files Video Recording are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO] folder for regular video. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder used for saving files created on the PC. To play back these files, see MODE “Playing back files created on the PC”...

  • Page 21: Video Playback

    BASIC OPERATIONS To play these video files, press the recording start/stop Video Playback button while the index screen is displayed in step 2, and then proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed. The fast forward, rewind, slow, frame-by-frame playback, Zoom Lever and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.

  • Page 22: Still Image Recording

    BASIC OPERATIONS NOTES: Still Image Recording There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot. MODE To turn the shutter sound off, see page 26. Power Switch For approximate number of storable images, see page 43. Continuous Shooting Keeping the recording start/stop button pressed in step 3 Recording Start/Stop Button...

  • Page 23: Still Image Playback

    BASIC OPERATIONS Still Image Playback Slide Show You can playback all the images stored in recording media Zoom Lever automatically. Perform steps 1 – 2 in the left column. Press 49 to start the slide show. INFO If you press t during the slide show, files are displayed in descending order.

  • Page 24: Voice Recording

    BASIC OPERATIONS Voice Recording Voice Playback Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. Zoom Lever Press MODE to select To change the playback speed, see pages 26 and 30. To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 26 and Recording Start/ Stop Button Press 49 to start playback.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Tv Or Vcr

    BASIC OPERATIONS Start playback on the camera. ( pg. 21) Connecting to a TV or VCR To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Open the cover. Date/Time Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF]. ( pg.

  • Page 26: Basic Setting

    MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings NOTE: Information on the following pages ( pg. 26 – 31) are only excerpts of menu settings. You can change the menu settings to customize your Refer to the advanced operation manual in the CD-ROM for camera.

  • Page 27: Memory Card Setting

    MENU SETTINGS MEMORY CARD SETTING DISPLAY VIDEO MODE Media selection can be set for BRIGHT each recording and playback When this item is selected, the brightness control [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT mode: video ( ), still image indicator appears. Adjust the brightness of the display IMAGE MODE ) or voice ( using w e, then press 49.

  • Page 28: Camera Setting

    MENU SETTINGS CAMERA SETTING Video Recording Menus [ ] = Factory-preset ZOOM 10X: Only optical zoom is available up to 10X. QUALITY [40X]: Digital zoom is available up to 40X. 200X: Digital zoom is available up to 200X. Select the desired picture quality. Mode Size (pixels) Bit rate TELE MACRO...
  • Page 29 MENU SETTINGS Video Playback Menus Still Image Recording Menus For the actual operations and details, refer to the [ ] = Factory-preset advanced operation manual. QUALITY [ ] = Factory-preset [FINE] / STANDARD Select the desired image quality. PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS / EDIT / RENAME / DELETE IMAGE SIZE You can create a play list and view your original video...
  • Page 30 MENU SETTINGS Still Image Playback Menus Voice Playback Menus [ ] = Factory-preset [ ] = Factory-preset DPOF PLAYBACK SPEED Advanced operation manual [NORMAL] / FASTPLAY / SLOWPLAY Select the desired voice playback speed. DIRECT PRINT NOTE: Advanced operation manual The menu items of PROTECT and DELETE are the same as EFFECT in the description on page 29.
  • Page 31 MENU SETTINGS [ ] = Factory-preset Menus for Manual Recording (MSET Menu) EXP. [AUTO*] or [±0**] / ±6* or ±2 (EV)** Fine exposure adjustment is possible depending on the shooting condition. * For video recording ** For still image recording FOCUS [AUTO] / (manual)

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Camera

    REFERENCES For Advanced Operations Cleaning the Camera Read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the format in the CD-ROM for more information. To access to battery pack and AC adapter. the HTML files, follow the procedure below. To clean the exterior Load the provided CD-ROM onto your PC.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    “To reset the camera” below.) the same time. If the problem still exists, please consult your nearest Digital zoom does not work. JVC dealer. [ZOOM] is set to [10X] (optical zoom). HSet [ZOOM] to [40X] or [200X]. ( pg. 28) 8 To reset the camera Press and hold MENU and MODE for approx.

  • Page 34: Other Problems

    LCD monitor become dark. The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly HConsult your nearest JVC dealer. making continuous shots, when using certain recording Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor.

  • Page 35: Warning Indications

    REFERENCES THIS CARD IS NOT FOR RECORDING VIDEO Warning Indications Appears when a recording medium which is not capable of video recording is inserted. Use the guaranteed The following indications appear on the screen. recording medium to work with this camera. ( pg.
  • Page 36 REFERENCES NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK file copy/move operation. The video files registered in the play list do not exist. Some of the scenes may not be played back.

  • Page 37: Battery Packs

    AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as NOTES: shown. It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause Plug adapter damage to the internal charging circuitry.

  • Page 38: Recording Medium

    • Do not touch the metal parts..near a television set. Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC shall not be ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
  • Page 39 When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your interference to radio or television reception, which can dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the camera together with the removable hard disk. If one of...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    REFERENCES Specifications For video/audio Format Camera SD-VIDEO Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2-PS For general Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Power supply Signal format DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) NTSC standard DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Recording mode (video) Power consumption ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (CBR) Approx.
  • Page 41 REFERENCES For connectors S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo Headphone output ø2.5 mm, stereo Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement...
  • Page 42 Others are not guaranteed to work, Quality 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB so buy such products with caution. Removable hard disks: Microdrive ® from Hitachi, JVC ULTRA FINE Microdrive ® (CU-MD04) FINE CompactFlash cards: By LEXAR, SanDisk and NORMAL Hagiwara Sys-Com...
  • Page 43 REFERENCES : Approximate number of storable images (for still : Approximate recording time (for voice) image) (The numbers indicate “minutes”.) Removable hard disk Removable hard disk Image size/quality 2 GB 4 GB* Quality 4 GB* 640 x 480/FINE 9999 9999 FINE 640 x 480/STANDARD 9999...
  • Page 44 Printed in Japan © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1204HOH-AL-VP...

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