JVC GZ-MC100 Instructions Manual

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Page 1 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA BASIC OPERATIONS (RECORDING & PLAYBACK) GZ-MC100 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 battery pack mount of the camera.
Page 2: Major Features
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
GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover during playback. The top, buttom, left or right sides of button can be pressed to operate like a lever. The explanation “pressing ”...
Page 7 GETTING STARTED Controls Indicators Mode Lamp [ (video), (still image), (voice)] Delete Button [ pg. 21, 23, 24) pg. 19) Information Button [INFO] (Used to display the file Access Lamp (Lights up or blinks when you access to information. Refer to the advanced operation manual. any files.
Page 8 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 : 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 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 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the Thread the end of the strap camera as shown in the illustration. through the eyelet. Pass the other end through NOTE: the loop.
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 ●...
Page 14 GETTING STARTED Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the Power lock button located on the switch. Slide and remove the battery cover by hooking on This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you part with your finger. choose the most appropriate source of power.
Page 15 GETTING STARTED NOTES: NOTES: ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause conditions: damage to the internal charging circuitry.
Page 16 GETTING STARTED To insert a CF card, firmly insert it as shown in the Inserting/Removing a CF Card illustration. To remove a CF card, push the eject button twice. You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as a ● The eject button comes out by pushing it once. By pushing recording medium in the CF slot.
Page 17: Selecting Recording Medium
GETTING STARTED To insert a SD card, firmly insert it with its clipped Selecting Recording Medium edge first. To remove a 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: Lcd Monitor Adjustment
GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings LCD Monitor Adjustment The date/time is recorded on the picture at all times, but It is necessary to use the LCD monitor for the camera its display can be turned on or off during playback. operation. Make sure to open the LCD monitor whenever pg.
Page 19: Basic Operations (Recording & Playback)
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 Power Switch “Playing back files created on the PC”...
Page 21: Video Playback
BASIC OPERATIONS Playing back files created on the PC Video Playback Video files created on the PC are located in the [EXTMOV] folder. (Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE”.) MODE To play these video files, press the recording start/stop INFO button while the index screen is displayed in step 2, and then proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed.
Page 22: Still Image Recording
BASIC OPERATIONS NOTES: Still Image Recording ● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the camera’s power shuts off automatically. To perform shooting again, set the power Power Switch switch to OFF, then to .
Page 23: Still Image Playback
BASIC OPERATIONS Still Image Playback Slide Show You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically. MODE Perform steps 1 – 2 in the left column. INFO Zoom Lever Press to start the slide show. ● If you press 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. MODE Press MODE to select Zoom Lever ● 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...
Page 25 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 ● Date/Time Open the cover. Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF]. ( pg.
Page 26: Menu Settings
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 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...
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. MODE * For video recording ** For still image recording FOCUS [AUTO] / (manual)
Page 32: References
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
If the problem still exists after following the instructions ● This is not a malfunction. below, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. During recording, the date/time does not appear. ● [DATE/TIME] is set to [OFF]. The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device.
Page 34 LCD monitor become dark. The black & white fader does not work. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. ● The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode is Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor.
Page 35 REFERENCES THIS CARD IS NOT FOR RECORDING VIDEO Warning Indications Appears when a recording medium which is not capable of video recording is inserted. The following indications appear on the screen. UNSUPPORTED FILE! (Battery indicator) Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible Displays the battery remaining power.
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 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 • 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 REFERENCES How to Handle a CD-ROM Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This ● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite equipment has been tested and found to comply with to the printed surface).
Page 40 REFERENCES Specifications For video/audio Format Camera SD-VIDEO Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2-PS For general Audio: Dolby Digital AC-3 (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 :, analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 :, analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 :, analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k:, analog, stereo Headphone output ø2.5 mm, stereo Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement...
Page 42 REFERENCES Recording Time and Number of Images : Approximate number of storable images (for still image) The tables below show the approximate recording time ● Removable hard disk and number of storable images. ● The number increases or decreases depending on the Image size/quality 2 GB 4 GB*...
Page 43 REFERENCES ● CompactFlash Card : Approximate recording time (for voice) Image size/quality 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1 GB (The numbers indicate “minutes”.) 640 x 480/FINE 1115 2235 7756 ● Removable hard disk 640 x 480/STANDARD 2605 5215 9999 Quality 4 GB* 1024 x 768/FINE...

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