GZ-MG26E - Camcorder JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GZ-MG26E JVC

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EDITING/PRINTING 36 DUBBING MENU SETTINGS FURTHER INFORMATION To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO Dear Customer, MODE” to “OFF”. (:7 pg. 51) Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product. ok + +18

PAL.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:57 PM 4 & Mojor Features &— The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and still images in massive quantities. e To record videos (:7 pg. 16) e To record st e To playback st € pg. 30) Auto/Manual Recording Mode SD Memory Card You can record without using any complicated operations in Auto recording mode. You can also record onto SD cards. Manual recording mode, on the other hand, enables ‘ you to use special effects and make manual cr UN sp adjustments to record videos that are even more vivid. : “To change to manual recording mode” (:7 pg. 22) You can register recorded videos to À Video Event events according to their content. This Ps 7 Reci a enables you to search and select files by + {+ S egistration content (event). a 4 € pg.17) USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of tino Fil video and still images to a computer. Editing Files on Your PC With the bundied image editing software, {7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION you can easily edit video and create your AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) … own DVDs. If your printer is compatible with Direct Printing PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera directly C= pg- 46) to the printer with a USB cable. Ÿ PE —

7 MIGE3PAL.book Page 3 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM Read This First! — How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera Please read the following instructions before using the camera. Make a backup of important recorded data Itis recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. {7 pg. 47) 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. Check the compatibility of recording media + The SD cards hat are guaranteed to work with this camera are those by Panasonic, TOSHIBA, pqi (still image only) and SanDisk. f other media are used, they may fail to record data correct, or they may lose data that had already been recorded. + For video recording, use a high-speed SD card (at least 10 MB/s). + MultiMediaCards are not supported. Format recording medium before use Before using this camera, format the built-in hard disk or SD cards. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. (+7 pg. 39) Make sure you hold the camera correctly during recording Do not cover the area near the lens, stereo microphone, or camera sensor with your finger or other object while recording. (+7 pg. 10) When a certain length of time passes without operation + When using the battery, the power will turn off automatically to conserve power. Use the power switch to turn on the power again. + When using the AC adapter, the access lamp lights up, and the LCD turns off (the camera enters the sleep mode). Reset the camera if it does not operate correctiy This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correclly, reset the camera. (+7 pg. 56) If a problem occurs with the SD card, bring the card together with the camera for repairs When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD card. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly. Precautions on handling batteries + When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be strict} followed. Ifthe camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again. < This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will only operate with a JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF7O7U/ VF71AU/VF738U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. « Ifthe battery operation time remains extremely Short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. + Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. + After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby mode, the camera will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera. INFORMATION Video recording (with sound) that was made especially for demonstration at shops might be remaining on the hard disk of the camera that you have purchased. To delete this video file, please refer to “Deleting Files” (7 pg. 36)Formatting a Recording Medium” (-- pg. 39).

PAL.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:57 PM Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the UK.) Connection tone mains suppl} the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from t Ie plug ftedis not suitable for Une 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. BE SURE to replace the fuse ienbcal approved pe, 88 ongIMaly Hlec, and to replace the fuse cover. Hnonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. H this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Wen the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rean) Do not block the ventilation holes; {the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strict. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquid (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit {Ifwater or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fre or electric shock may be caus Blue to N (Neutral) }= or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red H these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Broun wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. I in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: + To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiied personnel. Do not point the lens direct into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well às lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fre or électric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concemn possible physical damage to the camera and to the user. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlewel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera, CAUTION! Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage. + When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet. NOTES: + The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. + The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount + The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Caution on Replaceable lithium battery CAUTION: To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until i is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Co) The battery used in this device may present a ie or chemical burn hazard if mistreate: Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of used battery prompti. Keep away from children. + Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. >| @œ

MGE3PAL.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:57 PM Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment {European Union] ‘This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end- ofife. Instead, the product Should be handed over to the applicable collection point or the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of this product correct, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penaltes may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. (Business users) I you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the fake-back of the product {piher Countries outside the European Union] K you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical. and electronic equipment. _ _l Attention: This symbol is only valid in the European Union SOME DO’S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consuit your dealer i you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of our equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or i is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consul your dealer. DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this, Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. Itis illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanentiy damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fi the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings. provided according to the instructions. DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL + NEVER let anyone especialy children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock; NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry! Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only. 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. + CRMASCOT CE CAPSULE MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan. Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. Al rights reserved. ‘+ Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contents Accessories Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Core Filter. Index Necessary Settings before Use . Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery Pack) … Language Setting . Date/Time Setting Other Settings Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting … Data Battery System When Using an SD Card . RECORDING wi Video Video Recording Registering Files to Events Zooming …… Changing the Screen Size . LED Light . Deleting a File Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media .… Q Still image Still Image Recording Zooming …… Continuous Shooting LED Light . Deleting a File - wi © Video / Still image Manual Recording . Manual Setting in MSET Menu Nightscope Backlight Compensation . Spot Exposure Control . PAL.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:57 PM 1 PLAYBACK sf Video Video Playback Various Operations duing Playback File Search Function . Date Index Screen . Event Screen … To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder Deleting a Video File . 0 Still image Still Image Playback File Search Function Slide Show . Image Rotation . Playback Zoom . Deleting a Still Image File ni © Video / Still image Watching Images on TV/Remote Control . Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder Playback on TV … Playback Using the Remote Control . Playback with Special Effects EDITING/PRINTING ni © Video / Still image Managing Files Deleting Files … Viewing File Information Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure Formatting a Recording Medium Cleaning Up a Recording Medium . Resetting the File Number . Changing the Event Regisaion of Video Files after Recording .

Video Playlists . Creating Playlists … Playing Back Playlists Other Operations of Playlists © Still image Print Setting . 5 DPOF Print Setting … .45 Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer DUBBING ni Video Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing

Changing the Menu Settings … Common Menus for All Modes Video Recording Menus . Video Playback Menus Still Image Recording Menus Still Image Playback Menus FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Warning Indications . Cleaning the Camera Cautions . Specifications Indications on LCD Monitor TERMS Button operations + Button operations are illustrated as shown below. ex) vew

+ Regarding the control lever (+7 pg. 11) There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving the lever towards up/ down/left/right, or pressing down the lever. hey are described andilustrated as shoun low. ex)

1) Move the control lever downward:

3) Operate 1) and 2) continuousiy:

Press V. Press »Il. $—OSclect Press A/V/<1> œ, to select, then press T Set L Icons at the top of pages tion playback When there are icons at the top of pages, they Show whether the page is related to videos and/or still images. dé La Page common to videos and still images Page related to videos Page related to still images

USB Cable {7 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) > Remote Control Unit RM-V7SOUE C7 pg. 83) PAL.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:57 PM D — Power Cord Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable BN-VF707U Shoulder Strap Lens Cap (+7 pg. 9) CD-ROM {7 pg- 9) Core Filter for Cables (+7 pg. 9) < S CR2025 (for remote Large (A): Audio/Video Cable control unit) Large (B): USB Cable Pre-installed in the Small: DC Cord remote control unit at time of shipment.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use … eyelet and reattach the pad. eyelet. the strap guide to fix it in place. Strap Guide Buckle 8

Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. L) D L. - S PS 7 @> NA Place here during recording. Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. AV Cable USB|Cabie When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camera. Large (B) Attachment positions (+7 right) f \ Small AC Adapter Release the stopper.

MGL:PAL.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:57 PM Index $ @ © O) 1 @ ® ) How to open the LCD monitor‘ Push @ and open the LCD monitor fully. The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to [e], you can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor. *Depending on the model, the screen size/aspect varies. 7 AN

d MGÉ3PAL.book Page 11 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM ® Power Switch [OFF, (æ], Ce:] (:7 pg. 12) @ Lock Button (7 pg. 12) @ Zoom Lever [W Æ/T o.] (7 pg. 18) Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+] (7 pg. 26) @ Light Button [LIGHT] (- pg. 18)/Information Button [INFO] (7 pg. 37) © Mode Switch [MODE] (+7 pg. 16, 20, 26, 30) © Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] . (7 pg. 22) @ Menu Button [MENU] (17 pg. 50) © Delete Button [fÿ] (+7 pg. 19) © Recording Start/Stop Button [REC/SNAP] C7 pg. 16, 20) & Control Lever A: Reverse Skip (7 pg. 27)/Up/Backlight Compensation [EM] (7 pg. 25)/Spot Exposure Control [fa] (7 pg. 25) V: Fonward Skip (+7 pg. 27)/Down/Manual Set [@] (7 pg- 22) <: Reverse Search [44] (:7 pg. 27)/Left/ Nightscope [NIGHT] (:7 pg. 25) >: Forward Search [ æ] (+7 pg. 27)/Right/ Switch Screen Size (16:9/4:3) [16:9] = pg. 18) Press down: Play/Pause (b-11) (7 pg. 26, 30) ® Index Button [INDEX] (+ pg. 28)/Remaining Space Button [ 53] (7 pg. 19)/Data Battery Button [ca] (7 pg. 14) @ Battery Release Button [BAT] (- 7 pg. 12) The connectors are located beneath the covers. ® S-Video Output Connector [S] (17 pg. 32) ® Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ® USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

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CONNECTION GUIDE) ® DC Input Connector [DC] (7 pg. 12) Er Power/Charge Lamp (POWER/CHARGE] (7 pg. 12) E8 Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks when you access files. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing files.) H3 Auto Lamp [AUTO] (Lights up in Auto recording mode.) ÆReset Button [RESET] (:7 pg. 56) ÆSpeaker (7 pg. 26) ÆBattery Pack Mount (+ pg. 12) ÆCamera Sensor Remote Sensor (:7 pg. 33) Ælens HiStereo Microphone ÆLED Light (:7 pg. 18, 21) 7 pg. 15) E Tripod Mounting Set (> - pg. 14) ATTENTION: Be careful not to cover Æ El, F3 and E during Shooting. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction:

PAL.book Page 12 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & | & Necessary Settings before Use — Be sure to configure the following three settings 3 Charge the battery pack by connecting to the AC adapter. Open the cover. before use. Power Related Prepara {Using the Battery Pack) 1 Set the power switch to OFF. Bonnector Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off > Playback To AC Outlet ® (110V to 240V) Recording Lock button ( 2 attach the battery pack. > Slide the battery pack down until it locks in AC Adapter place. Power Cord + The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started. « When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter PS from the camera. 7 To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT. (:> step 2), then remove the battery pack. To check the remaining battery power Controls in this section (7 pg. 14) Required charging / recording time Power/Charge Lamp ; Recording Power Switch Battery pack Charging time En BN-VF7O7U 1 hr. 10 min. (Provided) 1M:80min {45 min) 2 hr. 25 min. BN-VF7I4U 2h 40min. Gh 20 mn) 5 hr. 50 min. BN-VF733U She 40 min. Oh 50 mn) The times shown above are approximate times. The values within {) are the times when the LED light is on. NOTE: You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter. OCAINDEX A/VI<ID/mIL MENU F PS Ÿ PE — ef + +0

Date/Time Setting The recording start date/time is recorded on the video/stil image file and it can be checked by pressing INFO. (:7 pg. 26, 80) In addition, you can find the desired file from the date index screen. (17 pg. 28) After performing step 1-4 in “Language Setting” (:> pg. 13) 5 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. A0 Select GETTING STARTED Ÿ Set 6 Setthe date and time. À=—0 Select @e Set Repeat this step to input the month, day, year, hour and minute.

Tv À You have now finished configuring the necessary settings. To use the camera right away To record videos (+7 pg. 16) To record still images (7 pg. 20) To configure other settings (7 pg. 14)

PAL.book Page 14 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM 1 & Other Settings Check which buttons to use in the illustration of Data B $ “Controls in this section” on page 12. ata Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and Grip Adjustment the recordable time. Open the pad and make grip adjustments. When the battery is attached 1 Set the power switch to OFF. Slide while pressing down the lock button Power off © — Playback Recording Lock button Bottom of the Camera NOTES: + Battery information is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released FN Align the camera quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button F7 7 Sipod ot ÉLUS is pressed and held for several seconds. È mOunting Socket e 1f*COMMUNICATING ERROR" appears with ihe Screw, and instead of the battery status even though you then rotate the tried to press ca several times, there may be a camera clockwise to problem with your battery. In such a case, mount it to îhe consult your nearest JVC dealer. tripod. e The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. Itis displayed in 10 minute units. NOTE: Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera. $ PE —

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When Using an SD Card By default, the HDD is set as the recording medium. If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed. NOTE: For details on compatible SD cards, see “Check the compatibility of recording media” (+7 pg. 3). Insert an SD card Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted. 1 open the SD card cover. Bottom of the Camera 2 Firmiy insert the card with its clipped edge first. Clipped Edge Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 3 close the SD card cover. To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

Change the recording medium Preparation: e Set the power switch to (#] or [8]. GETTING STARTED = —O Select ? Set 3 Select [VIDEO MODE] or [IMAGE MODE]. = 0 Select [=] Y Set 4 Select [SD]. 7 = 0 Select Ÿ Set To change the recording medium back to the HDD Select [HDD] in step 4. Format an SD card when using it for the first time This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card. For details on how to format an SD card, see “Formatting a Recording Medium” (+7 pg. 39).

PAL.book Page 16 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & | & Video Recording D— Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. (+ pg. 10) Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to 5. Slide while pressing down the lock MODE, , button. a wi : Video mode Power off GID a:s image mode LE — Playback ne ” à JL A e The camera is programmed to recor | Recording videos on the built-in hard disk when Lock button itis shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 15. LIGHT/INFO Zoom Lever Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.

A 1) À . eREc (©) e Approximate remaining time for recording appears. 6 CA INDEX

To stop recording Press the REC/SNAP button again. To change the picture quality (+ pg. 53) To register a file to an event (:> pg. 17) 4 AN 4 E— + + —e

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NOTES: + By default, the camera is set to record videos in 4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see ‘Changing the Screen Size” (+ pg. 18). « lfthe camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to [>] or[®]. When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as zooming. < When the camera heats up, the @REC indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, shooting may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the power, and then wait until the camera cools down. ‘ lf data cannot be recorded or saved properly, the video files are not saved to the [SD_ VIDEO] folder, which is for regular videos. Instead, the files are saved to the [EXTMOV/] folder. To play back these files, see “To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder” (- pg. 29). + Video files are given the names MOV_001.MOD to MOV. 009.MOD, PS MOV! 00A.MOD to MOV. 00F.MOD, and 7 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. + Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. + Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do, the sound of the hard disk drive may be recorded. Registering Files to Events 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). Preparation: e Set the power switch to [8] e Set the MODE switch to ai . 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. AS -O Select Set £ N È 3 Select [ON/SELECT]. ë A0 Select re le Sat FENRE + BEBE 4 Select the event that you want to register the file to. AO Select ? Set À e To select a different destination, select [NEXT PAGE]. « To cancel the event registration, select [NON SECTION]. The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording. To search by event for a file to play back € pg. 28) NOTE: 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. S 2

Video Recording (Continued) While recording Zoom out Zoom in we ar W: Wide angle T: Telephoto ‘+ You can zoom in up to 32x by using the optical 200m. ‘+ Zoom magnification over 82x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800x. Set [(ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. (:- Pg. 53) Optical zoom (up to 32x) PAL.book Page 18 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM ATTENTION: Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 mode if playing back on a 4:3 screen TV. NOTES: Ifthe recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you cannot change the screen size. For the models with the 4:3 screen, when recording or playing back videos at 16:9 mode, the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched, The screen size itself does not change. ‘ When playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen, the videos recorded in 16:9 mode will appear to be slightly vertically stretched If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix16:9 size videos and 4:3 size videos.

ET] 1 D ae Digital zoom (up to 800x) l NOTES: « Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W. + When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (++ pg. 53) hanging the Screen Size You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size. By default, the camera is set to record videos at the 4:3 size. Preparation: Set the power switch to + Setthe MODE switch to »à$ ei ET Each press switches the screen size. If you select to use this function, the LED light turns on to improve visibility during shooting. Preparation: e Set the power switch to [8] e Set the MODE switch to à

Each time you press the button, setting changes. 3» The light remains on regardiess ofthe surrounding conditions. The light turns on automatically A when shootingininsufficient light | conditions. Sisplÿ Disables this function

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Deleting a The file most recently recorded will be deleted. inois fini Preparation: After the recording is finished € Sarthe power switch to (S. 1 e Set the MODE switch to &$ er Example: When checking the HDD space 2 Select [EXECUTE]. LA À= 0 Select The maximum recording time is displayed for ? Set each picture quality mode, and the remaining space is indicated by a pie chart. NOTE: Displayed pleture quality mode Ifthe recording mode (video or still image) is [us FINE suitched, or the power is turned off and on again | [E}' after recording, you cannot delete the file. [nu]: NORMAL [E]: ECONOMY For details on the picture quality, see page 67.

To return to the normal screen Press the © button again. RECORDING

PAL.book Page 20 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & | & Still Image Recording D— Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. (7 pg. 10) Set the power switch to :s1. Set the MODE switch to @. Slide wie pressing down the lock c : Video mode Power off QI) dy : Still image mode E\1 5 — Playback + } "Recording ‘ The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk when it is Lock button shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 15. Zoom Lever () Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording. À D

The PHOTO indicator appears during È recording. To check how he image looks before recording, press the REC/SNAP button halfway and hold. The 2 indicator appears and becomes green when the captured image is focused. To cancel the LIGHT/INFO recording, release the REC/SNAP button. To record it on the recording medium, press the REC/SNAP button full. To change the picture quality (7 pg. 55) NOTES: e Still images are recorded at 4:3 size. They cannot be recorded at 16:9 size. Ifthe camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. To tum the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to [æ] or [&]. When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as 200ming. A A $ GE + é —+|®

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[e] D While recording If you select to use this function, the LED light Zoom out Zoom in turns on to improve visibility during shooting. Preparation: « Set the power switch to [®]. e Set the MODE switch to 3. _ Lexrnro W: Wide angle T: Telephoto NS GE You can zoom up to 32x by using the optical É 200m

« Digital zoom (+ pg. 18) is not available. a Each time you press the button, setting S changes. ni Continuous Shooting >» The light remains on regardless Ifthe continuous shooting mode is set to on, ofthe surrounding conditions. keeping the REC/SNAP button pressed in step 3 (7 pg. 20) provides an effect similar to The light turns on automatically serial photography. (Interval between still DA when shootingininsuficient light images: approx. 0.8 seconds) | conditions. Preparation: No « Set the power switch to [8]. display DiSabeS this function a «Set the MODE switch to 3. a Set the [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to Deleting a File TONI. ( pg. 55) The file most recently recorded will be deleted. 5 FINE EE The Ch indicator After the recording is finished @) appears. 1 « Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium. « The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatediy. 2 Select [EXECUTE]. À=—0 Select T Set NOTE: Ifthe recording mode (video or still image) is switched, or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file.

Manual Recording About manual recording mode This mode enables you to set the focus and screen brighiness 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: Set the power switch to [8]. + Select the file type (video or still image) using the MODE switch. Press twice. The @ indicator appears. PAL.book Page 22 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM To return to the auto recording mode Press the AUTO button so that the (A) indicator appears. Controls in this section Power Switch MODE Switch

Manual Setting in MSET Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus. After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (:7 pg. 22) 1 ER RE Le 2 Select the desired menu. Select

Set AUTO PE De EE For details on each menu, see pages 23 and

3 Select the desired setting. À 7

Depending on the kind of settings you select, you can set the value with </ > after selecting.

The menu disappears and the indicator for the set function appears.

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(Manual Exposure) Adjusts the brightness. Settings ([ ]= Factory-preset) For video recording [AUTO]: The brighiness is adjusted automatically. —6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. Use </ > to set the value. For still image recording [0]: The brighiness is not adjusted. —2.0 to +2.0 (EV): Corrects the brightness within this range in 2 increments of 1/3EV. Use </ > to set the value. o To lock the exposure 8 When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the setting, c press and hold AI for more than 2 seconds. The [A indicator appears. AF [AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically. (Manual Focus) 4 4» 2 : Adjusts the focus manually. Use </ > to set the focus. Adjusts 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.) WB [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. {White Balance) 4 MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light Adjusts the white source. 7 balance to achieve the 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper White paper Ÿ optimum colours for the in front of the subject. Adjust the — pape amount of light in your Zoom, or position yourself so that surroundings during the white paper fils the screen. recording.

2) Press and hold Il until the

indicator starts blinking then stops linking. FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. & CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is used.

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PAL.book Page 24 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & | & Manual Recording (Continued) — MSET Menu (Continued) Menus S.SP (Shutter Speed) 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. Settings ([ ]= Factory-preset) [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. 1/2 to 1/4000 (For video recording) / 1/2 to 1/500 (For still image recording): The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Use </ > to set the value. NOTE: Itis recommended to use the tripod (++ pg. 14) when recording with a slow shutter speed. PAE (Program AE) You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting LOFF]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. Y& SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly. &° SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow. Æ@ SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear situations. 100 bright. 2x TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. EF [OFF]: No effect is used. (Effect) La SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos. You can record videos B/W MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old FN or still images with movies. & 7 special effects. #8 CLASSIC FILM”: This effect skips frames to give images of an old Ÿ movie atmosphere. STROBE": The image looks like a series of consecutive napshots.

• Not available for still image recording.

Nightscope Spot Exposure Control The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2 to 1/30 seconds. it enables recording with little light in dim locations. After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (:7 pg. 22) © MOD 169 RCA The IA indicator appears. To cancel nightscope Press < (NIGHT) so that the IA indicator disappears. NOTE: Ii recommended to use the tripod (+7 pg. 14) when recording with a slow shutter speed. Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With a simple operation, dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure. After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (:7 pg. 22) 16:9 The EM indicator appears. To cancel backlight compensation Press À (E4) twice so that the Ex indicator disappears.

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas. After performing “To change to manual recording mode” (7 pg. 22)

E CE Press twice. The [s] indicator appears. 2 Selectthe desired spot metering area frame. Jr @ Select

To lock the exposure After you finish configuring the setting, press and hold »-1H for more than 2 seconds. The indicator appears. To cancel spot exposure control Press À (EM) once so that the [2] indicator disappears. RECORDING

LIGHT/INFO ‘+ To change the medium to be played back, see page 15. [3] Press A/V/<1> to select the desired file, then press b- AO Select D 450 ? el To pause playback, press Il again À 6 CAINDEX To return to the index screen Press INDEX when playback is paused. To adjust the speaker volume During playback, slide the speaker volume control towards + to turn the volume up, or towards — to turn the volume down. To turn the date display on/off Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. (+7 pg. 52) To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused. (+7 pg. 37) NOTES: e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV. (r- pg. 32) « Atthe junctions between scenes, the image may stop momentarilÿ or the sound may be interrupted. However, this is not a malfunction. e When the camera heats up, the à indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until the camera cools down.

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Various Operations during Playback To resume normal playback, press BI Still playback (Pause)

Search playback Backward “Q>- Forward e Pressing </ > repeatedly increases the search speed. (-60x to +60x) Locating the start point of the file or skipping the file #=— Backward F2 Forward Frame-by-frame playback While playback is paused Backward “Q>- rorvard e Pressing </ > repeatedly advances or reverses the stil picture frame by frame.

Slow motion playback While playback is paused Press and hold. Backward D Forward Playback zoom You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. While playback is paused Full view of the image The # mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area. ePress A/V/</ > to move to the magnified area you want to view. e To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W. PLAYBACK

PAL.book Page 28 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & | & Video Playback (Continued) — Search Function Date Index Screen One-touch operation enables you to switch the You can search the desired file by the recording index screen to the date index screen or event te. for the t fil h. $oreen for ne conventent Îlle searc After displaying the date index screen in “To To change the display change the display” (7 pg. 28) On the index screen 1 Select the recording date.

3 Select the desired file. #=—0 Select Fed Set À A À ] e During playback, @D mark appears on Le the top left corner of the screen. 4 PS < E—

Event Screen You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. € pg. 17) After searching by the event, you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search. After displaying the event screen in “To change the display” (:7 pg. 28) 1 Select the event.

3 Select the recording date. = —0 Select Ÿ Set

< During playback, @E mark appears on the top left corner of the screen. To change the event registration of a file F7 pg- 41) vi D To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder If data cannot be recorded properly, the video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. {= pg. 17) 1 Press the REC/SNAP button while the index screen is displayed. 2 After [MPG] is displayed, press A/V/ <1> to select the file you want to play, then press > To return to the index screen Press the REC/SNAP button again. e The file information and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder. PLAYBACK Preparation Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the file on the index screen:

You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing </ >. 2 Select [EXECUTE]. À=——0 Select @e Set To exit the file delete screen Select [CANCEL] in step 2.

PAL.book Page 30 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & | & Still Image Playback D— Set the power switch to 5. Set the MODE switch to 2. Slide while pressing doun the lock button. MODE D. gg : Video mode on Power off an LEZ piaypack ( © : Still image mode Recording Lock button Index screen for still image LIGHT/NFO Zoom Lever « To change the medium to be played back, see page 15. (3 Press A /V/<1> to selectthe desired file, then press b- À=—0 Select , Set ? ei e Press €/ > to display the previous/ next file. k PS L O CAINDEX To return to the index screen Press INDEX. To turn the date/time display on/otf Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. (+ pg. 52) To check the file information Press INFO when playback is paused. (- pg. 37) File Search Function One-touch operation enables you to switch the index screen to the date index screen for the convenient file Index Date index search. screen screen The event screen cannot be used for still images. cs | For details on operations, see page 28. 4 AN SN 7 — + é —+|®

d MGÉ3PAL.book Page 31 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM Playback Zoom You can playback all the images stored in the You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. recording media automatically. During playback During playback ns

? 2 e During the slide show pressing V displays files in descending order, and pressing A. Full view of the image displays files in ascending order. The # mark indicates the centre point of the magnified area. To end the slide show Press II again ePress A/V/</> to move to the magnified area you want to view. Image Rotation e To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W. You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise. Preparation: During playback Playback the still image. Alternatively, select the file on the index screen. Ps #=— Counterclockwise 1 Y2__ Ciockwise ver” e Each time you press À or +, the image secure rotates (90° -— 180° -— 270° — 0°). ANGEL You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing </>. 2 Select [EXECUTE]. À=——0 Select Y Set To exit the file delete screen Select [CANCEL] in step 2.

PAL.book Page 32 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM g Images on TV/Remote Control Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder Make sure all u are turned off before connecting. Open the cover. Connect the cable so that the colours of the terminals and connectors match. (White: audio left, red: audio right, yellow: video) AV Connector AV Cable (provided) S$ Connector AV Input Terminal for TV, VCR, or DVD Recorder When connecting the camera to a VCR/DVD recorder, also check the connection between the VCR/DVD S-video Cable (optional) recorder and the TV. Enables playback of even higher quality. NOTES: Lis recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (+7 pg. 12) + To connect the camera to a PC, refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE. + This camera is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Playback on TV After connecting the camera to the TV in “Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder” (7 pg- 32) 1 Turn on the camera and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (On1y 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. Æ Start playback on the camera. (> pg. 26, 30) NOTE: Ifthe aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange and the screen size can be changed on the TV, make adjustments on the TV.

d \ a MGE3PAL.book Page 33. Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM Playback Using the Remote Control À battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area Effective distance for indoor use:

Remote Sensor 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. To Reinsert the Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab. Lock Tab si À D Buttons and Functions

© Infrared Beam Transmitting Window ‘ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom InfOut (+7 pg. 18, 21) © Up Button Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (+7 pg. 31) © Skip Backward Button © Left Button 7S © Back Button È © PLAYLIST Button (7 pg. 42) ‘© START/STOP Button © SNAPSHOT Button (+7 pg. 20) @ INFO Button (:7 pg. 87) ® Skip Forward Button © PLAY/PAUSE Button © Right Button © Next Button © Down Button Rotate Button (clockwise) (+7 pg. 31) © INDEX Button © DATE Button PLAYBACK

Playback with Special Effects You can add the following two types of special effects before playback. 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 videos. Controls in this section Power Switch MODE Switch AIVI<DDIBM MENU

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[WIPE/FADER] Menus Details FADER-WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER-BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen: 5 FADER-B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. 2 WIPE:CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen. [1 WIPE:WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre. [1 WIPE:SLIDE Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. [1 WIPE:DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out so the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene. [ WIPE:SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen. À F3 WIPE:SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen [EFFECT] Menus La SEPIA Details The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo.

The image becomes black and white like an old movie. % CLASSIC FILM* The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames. STROBE* The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. FNot available for still image recording.

Managing Files You can directly manage recorded files in the camera. PAL.book Page 36 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM CAUTION: 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 corupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium.

D) — Deleting Files Deleting with the @ Button Preparation: Set the power switch to [»]. e Select the file type (video or still image) using the MODE switch. 1 Select the file to be deleted. You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing </> 3 Select [EXECUTE]. Ÿ À=——O Select Y Set To exit the file delete screen Select [CANCEL] in step 3. NOTE: If you press ff during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted. However, ifthe recording mode (video or still image) is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file. S 2

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Deleting on Menu Screen Preparation: e Set the power switch to []. e Select the file type (video or still image) using the MODE switch.

Douce 2 Select [DELETE]. À=—0 Select ? Set 3 Select the desired menu. AS -O Select Ÿ Set FN + ICURRENT}: 7 Currently displayed file is deleted. You can select the previous or next file by pressing <I>. + [FILE SELECT]: You can choose multiple files to delete from the index screen.

1) Press A /V/</ > to select the file you

want to delete, then press » + The ff mark appears on the file. To select other filles, repeat this step. + If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. Sliding the 200m lever towards W returns to the index screen.

+ IDELETE ALL]: Al files are deleted.

si À D 4 Select [EXECUTE]. I [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3, select [EXECUTE AND QUIT]. À=—0 Select 7 es« NOTES: « Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete them, release the protection first. (- pg. 38) + Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting, Preparation «For video files: Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the file on the index screen. «For still images: Playback the still image. Alternatively, select the file on the index g screen. = ukriNFo E À L Ê Es +

Managing Files (Continued) Protecting Files from Accdental Erasure Preparation: + Set the power switch to >]. + Select the file type (video or still image) using the MODE switch. 2 Select [PROTECT]. = —0 Select + Set 3 Select the desired menu. LÀ=—0 Select Ÿ Set FN + CURRENT}: 7 Currently displayed file is protected. You can select the previous or next file by pressing <1>. + [FILE SELECT]: You can choose multiple files to protect from index screen.

1) Press A/V/</ > to select the file you

want to protect, then press 11 + The Om mark appears on the file. To select other filles, repeat this step. + If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. Sliding the 200m lever towards W returns to the index screen,

+ IPROTECT ALL]: Al files are protected.

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4 Select [EXECUTE]. K [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3, select [QUIT]. AS 0 Select T Set To release protection Select the protected file in step 3. To release protection of all files 1)In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL], then press

press | NOTE: For an SD card, you can use the write/erase protection tab to set protection. To protect all the files, slide the tab to the “LOCK” position. Write/erase protection tab 5

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a Recording Medium You can format (initialise) the built-in hard disk (HDD) or SD cards. 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 recording medium. Be aware that al files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process. Preparation: e Set the power switch to [D] or [e

To make it more difficult to recover the data on the hard disk Even if you format the hard disk or erase the data on the hard disk, sometimes the erased data can be recovered by using data recovery software etc. that are commercially available. By pressing »-I1 while selecting [HDD] and holding down the f button in step 4, you can erase the data on the hard disk in a format that is difficult to recover. Moreover, by repeating this procedure, you can make the data even more difficult to recover. + When formatting in this way, a formatting progress bar is displayed. Ifthe formatting progress bar does not appear, select [CANCEL] and try again from step 3. NOTE: Do not format the recording medium on your PC. Make sure that you format the recording medium on the camera. EDITING/PRINTING

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Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Resetting the File Number Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long periods of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent to a PC's “Defragmentation” function. Preparation: + Set the power switch to 7] or[e]. + Be sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up à recording medium. (7 pg. 12)

dun, 2 Select and set items as follows.

[REC MEDIA SETTING] = [CLEAN UP]

À=——0 Select 3 Select [HDD] or [SD]. = —0 Select cLEmurr Ÿ Set 4 Select [EXECUTE]. = —O Select T Set + When cleanup is finished, [CLEANING UP COMPLETED)] appears. Press Il to complete the operation. + Depending on the hard disk drive it may. take several minutes for the cleanup process to be completed.

D — 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. lt is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files. Preparation: e Set the power switch to (] or [8]. 4 Li Sacmmeme |

2 Select and set items as follows.

[REC MEDIA SETTING] + [NO.RESET]

À=—0 Select ? os dl ve 3 Select the file type ([VIDEO] or Ps IMAGE). Ÿ #0 Select #7 05e mare 4 Select [EXECUTE]. = —0 Select Y Set S 2

Y Set e The y mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step. e If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen.

Playlists What is a Playlist? Itis a list that enables you to organise recorded videos in order of preference. To display the playlist screen Preparation: + Set the power switch to >]. + Setthe MODE switch to . 2 Select [PLAYLIST]. ASE Select re Set PAL.book Page 42 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM NOTE: You can display the playlist menu simply by FN pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote control. Controls in this section MODE Switch Power Switch Zoom Lever AIVI<DI

Creating Playlists After performing “To display the playlist screen” (-7 pg. 42) 3 Select [NEW LIST]. AO Select SEULS (SUPen 4 Select an item and display files. _1=——0 Select @ Set

+ IMPORT FROM EVENT]

Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date. Press A / 41 <1 > to select the event, then press DHL. + [IMPORT FROM DATE]: Display all the files in the medium listed by recording date. + [ALL SCENES}: & Display all files individually. È ‘The files are displayed. See Displaying pg- 43 for details. Files” 5 Select the file to add to playlist. AO Select @ ea Insertion point

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6 Select the insertion point. ASE Select vost Displaying Files Details on how files are displayed in step 4 are described below. When selecting [IMPORT FROM EVENT] or [IMPORT FROM DATE] e To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6. T uw All the files recorded on the same date are displayed as a single file. Originally, these files cannot be registered separately. To register files separafely, perform “Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist” (- pg. 44) after creating the playlist. Recording date: 12. 03. 2006 11:00 8 Select [SAVE AND QUIT]. /AS-O Select N7-es« To check a registered scene

1) Press > after step 6 to move to the

registered file column shown on the right.

2) Use A/V to select a file and press HI.

3) Press INDEX to return to the previous

screen. To delete a registered scene

1) Press > after step 6 to move to the

registered file column shown on the right.

2) Use A/V to select a file and press ff.

NOTES: À maximum of 99 playlists can be created. + Each playlist can consist of a maximum of 99 scenes. 1f you delete the original files, the corresponding files are also deleted from the playlist + Files in the [EXTMOV/] folder cannot be used to create playlists.

13:00 15:00 To check individual scenes Use A/V to select the file and press the INDEX button. A list of individual scenes appears. + To display the preview screen, select a file and press II. Press again to return to the previous screen. «Press INDEX again to stop checking. When selecting [ALL SCENES] Files can be displayed individually and registered in order of preference. Recording date: 12. 03. 2006 EDITING/PRINTING

Playlists (Continued) g Back Playlists After performing “To display the playlist screen” (-- pg. 42) 3 Select [PLAYLIST CONTENTS]. À=—0 Select + Set Æ Select the playlist that you want to playback. = —O Select + Set « During playback of the playlist, FE mark appears on the top left corner of Îhe screen. ef you slide the zoom lever towards W while playback is paused, the index screen for playlist appears. You can see the contents of the playlist and select the desired scene. A To return to the playback screen, slide the 00m lever to T. PAL.book Page 44 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM To stop playback Press IL. To return to the normal playback mode Select [ALL SCENES] in step 4. + Lo en $ Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete flles in a created playlist. Preparation: Periorm “To display the playlist screen” C7 pg. 42). Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist 3 Press A/V to select [EDIT], then press IL. 4 Press A/V to select the playlist you want to edit, then press »- « To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8 in “Creating Playlists” (> pg. 42). Changing Playlist Names The default name of a playlist is its creation date and time. 3 Press A/V to select [RENAME], then press »1 Press A/V to select the desired playlist, then press > Press A/V1<I> to select the desired < letter, then press D « Repeat this process to complete the name. e You can change the character types (capital letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/ a/@]. e To correct a letter, select [+] or [+] and press IL to move the cursor to the letter, then select [CLEAR] and press BH. Press A/V/</> to select [--], then press »1

Deleting Playlist Original files are not deleted even if you delete the playlist. 3 Press À/V to select [DELETE], then press >1 4 Press A/V to select a playlist you want to delete. e To delete all playlists at once, select [DELETE LL]. 5 Press II. 6 Press A/V to select [EXECUTE], then press »1 LES

d \ a 7 MGE3PAL.book Page 45 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & Print Setting 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. Preparation: e Set the power switch to [7]. e Set the MODE switch to C3.

k =) 2 Select [DPOF]. = —O Select Ÿ Set

3 Select [SELECT IMAGES]. À=—0 Select Set Number of prints 4 Select the desired file. À=—0 Select NS 25 Set «If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen of the still image is displayed. 5 Select the number of prints. YO Select

To set print information for other images, repeat steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to 999 files.) 6 ww EDITING/PRINTING

To cancel the selection Set the number of prints to “O0”. To print all still images (One print for each) 1)In step 3, press A/v to select [ALL], then press D 2)Press A/V to select [EXECUTE], then press D To confirm DPOF settings In step 3, press A /v to select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press pH. e lf necessary, change the number of prints for the desired file by following steps 4 and

PAL.book Page 46 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM 4 Print Setting (Continued) le] $ Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer 6 Press A/V to select menus and If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still press </> to select settings. images can be printed easily by connecting the Æ camera directly to the printer with the USB cable. ’ DPOF setting can also be used, (:7 pg. 45) <> ï ï il + [NUMBER OF PRINTS]: To Print by Selecting a Still Image The number of prints can be set from 1 to Preparation: 99. Set the power switch to [>]. + [DATE]: e Set the MODE switch to @3. Set whether to print the date and time. Lu 7 Select [PRINT]. L) A0 Select ÿù s Set 2 Select [DIRECT PRINT]. ing after printing starts À 0 Select 2) Press A/V to select [EXECUTE], then press | T Set e PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears. NOTE: A : Ifthe printer is not recognised, or to print again à / 3 Connect the camera to the printer after direct printing with a PictBridge printer, & with the USB cable. remove the USB cable, select [DIRECT PRINT] e After a while, the print menu appears. in the menu again, and then reconnect the cable. ns] To Print Using the DPOF Settings

Ithe printer is compatible with DPOF, you can Select [SELECTED PRINT]. use the DPOF settings. (17 pg. 45) After performing step 1-3 4 Select and set items as follows.

a 7 MGE3PAL.book Page 47 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs a VCR/DVD Recorder for Connect the camera to a VCR or DVD recorder. pg. 32) Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. 2 Start playback on the camera. e To playback videos (++ pg. 26) e To playback playlists (- pg. 44) 3 Atthe point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR/ DVD recorder. (Refer to the VCR/DVD recorders instruction manual.) To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder, then stop playback on the camera.

Check which buttons to use in the illustration of “Controls on this section” on page 42. You can copy or move still image files between the HDD and SD card using the on-screen display. Preparation: + Set the power switch to ] or [e]. + 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.

2 Select and set items as follows.

IREC MEDIA SETTING] = [COPY/

MOVE] LAS Select & @ ou ee PAL.book Page 48 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM Copying/Moving Still Image Files

3 Select the desired menu. “1 —O Select N7-es« e [COPY]: Files are copied to the destination medium while leaving original files in the source medium. + [MOVE Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files except read-only files) in the source medium. 4 Set the direction of copy/move. (HDD — SD or SD + HDD)

a MGE3PAL.book Page 49 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM 6 Set the file unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to copy/move. +O> e [FILE] Select when you want to transfer the selected files. Press A/V//</ > to select the desired file, then press IL. + The y mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step. 2)Press MENU. eIALLF Select when you want to transfer al files in the recording medium. 7 Select [EXECUTE]. AS-O Select

To stop the file transfer Press II, then select [EXECUTE] and press

Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. ‘+ Some menus can be used for both operation modes (recording/playback) and file types {video/stil image). Other menus can be used depending on the selected file type and operation mode. + To see all the menus, scroll the screen. Controls in this section Power Switch MODE Switch

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Preparation: e Select le] (recording) or (>) (playback) using the power switch. e Select #à (video) or y (still image) using the MODE switch.

= Select T Set For details on each menu, see pages 51 to

3 Select the desired menu setting. À=—0 Select Ge Set To return to the previous screen Press <. To return to the normal screen Press MENU. To display the operation guide Press INFO when the menu screen is displayed. (The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu.) To remove the operation guide, press INFO again. NOTE: Even if the menu item is displayed, some items cannot be set depending on the selected mode (video/still image, recording/playback). In this case, sub menus cannot be accessed and settings cannot be changed.

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Common Menus for AÏl Modes Menus f4 BASIC SETTING Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) Press II and then select sub menus.

#4 PRESET Returns all the camera settings to their default values. EXECUTE: Pertorms this function. ICANCEL}: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset. <> DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the camera at the following cases. When the menu screen is closed. « When there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the power Switch is set to [e). OFF: Disables the function. IONT: Activates the function. NOTES: < The demonstration only works when the DC cord is connected, not with the battery. e Ifan 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 onvoft. OFF: Turns off the operation sound. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. IMELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. & REMOTE Turns reception of the operation signal from the remote control onvoft. OFF: The camera does not receive the signal from the remote control. IONT: Enables operation with the remote control.

Setting this function helps prevent damage to the HDD by enabling the camera to turn off the power automatically when, for example, it detects that it has been dropped. OFF: Disables the function. LONT: Activates the function. To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked, setthe power switch to OFF, and to on again. CAUTION: Setting this function to off increases the chances of damaging the built-in hard disk if the camera is accidentally dropped. MENU SETTINGS

PAL.book Page 52 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM 1 & Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) LE — mmon Menus for Al Modes (Continued) Menus Settings ([ 1= Factory-preset) = ss REC MEDIA SETTING Press 11 and then select sub menus. -

IX VIDEO MODE IHDD]/SD

Enables ju to set the recording 15 medium for videos.

(©) IMAGE MODE [HDD] / SD

Enables you to set the recording 15 medium for still images.

Enables you to select the medium 39 to format.

Enables you to select the medium 40 to clean up.

COPY/MOVE ICOPY]/ MOVE

Enables you to set whether to 48 duplicaté or move still images during dubbing.

NO. RESET [VIDEO] / IMAGE

Enables you to select the file type 40 {videos or still images) when resetting the file number. © DATE/DISPLAY Press II and then select sub menus. = 7 5 BRIGHT Adjust the brighiness of the display using <>, then Enables you to set the brighiness press HI. — of the LCD monitor. © DATETIME OFF: The date/time does not appear. Enables you to set whether to [AUTO]: The date/time appears for approx. 5 seconds display the current time on the in the following cases. LCD monitor. eWhen the power switch is set from OFF to [®) When playback starts ‘When the date is changed during playback ON: The date/time is always displayed NOTE: You can set different settings for each mode (video recording/playback and still image recording/playback). Æ SCENE COUNTER IOFF]: Disables the function. Enables you to set whether to ON: Activates the function: - display the counter in video mode. EH LANGUAGE IENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPANOL / Enables you to set the language PORTUGUÉS / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS / 13 for menus. PYCCKMH / POLSKI / ÉESTINA / TÜRKÇE

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Menus Settings ([ ]= Factory-preset) œ

Enables you to set the time. Æäj DATE DISPLAY ORDER DATE ORDER: Enables you to setthe date and year.month.day / month.day.year / time display format. [day.month.year] _ TIME: [24H] / 12H [3 DISPLAY OFF: Turns off the on-screen display. L LONY: Turns on the on-screen display. Video Recording Menus Menus Settings ([ ]= Factory-preset) œ & REGISTER EVENT ON/SELECT: Activates the function. After you activate Enables you to turn on/off event this function, you can select the event o register j7 registration for any videos before videos to. starting recording. [OFF]: Disables the function

€ QUALITY TULTRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY

Enables you to set the picture - quality for videos. & WIND CUT TOFF]: Disables the function L | Reduces noise caused by wind. ON: ctivates the function. &— GAIN UP OFF: Disables the function. Makes the subject appear bright … [ONI: Activates the function. automatically when you record in - dark places. However, the overall colour tones appear grayish di DIS OFF: Disables the function. Compensates for hand shake. [ON]: Activates the function. © NOTES: £ « Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake = is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions. In nl this case, the jy indicator blinks or goes out. 2 Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on & a tripod. E ‘Æ CAMERA SETTING Press II and then select sub menus. = 4 ZOOM 32X: Only optical zoom is available up to 32x. Enables you to set the [64X]: Digital zoom is available up to 64x. 18 maximum zoom ratio. 800X: Digital zoom is available up to 800x. # TELE MACRO TOFF]: Disables the function You can shoot a subject as ON: Activates the function. L large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm D —

Enables you to perform operations RENAME / DELETE 42 related to playlists. TE WIPE/FADER TOFF]/ FADER-WHITE / FADER-BLACK / FADER- These are special playback effects. B.W / WIPE:CORNER / WIPE:WINDOW / 34 They add effects to the beginning WIPE:SLIDE / WIPE:DOOR / WIPE:SCROLL / and end of playback. KG EFFECT IOFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE / CLASSIC FILM / These are special playback effects. STROBE 34 They add effects that alter colour tones. On PROTECT ICURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL / Enables you to perform operations CANCEL ALL 38 related to protecting files. fj DELETE ICURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL Dabies you to perform operations 37 related to deleting files.

€ QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD

Enables you to set the picture _ quality for still images.

© SELF-TIMER IOFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC

This is the timer function. It starts recording when the set time elapses _ after the REC/SNAP button is pressed. Li CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [OFF]: Disables the function This is the continuous shooting ON: Activates the function. function. It records still images 21 continuously while the REC/SNAP button is pressed. T3 GAIN UP OFF: Disables the function. Makes the subject appear bright [ONJ: Activates the function. automatically when you record in _ dark places. However, the overall colour tones appear grayish. @x CAMERA SETTING Press II and then select sub menus. = fa TELE MACRO IOFF]: Disables the function You can shoot a subject as large ON: Activates the function. _ L. as possible at a distance of L. Le approx. 40 cm. 4 >— Still Image Playback Menus Menus Settings ([ ]= Factory-preset)

DPOF SELECT IMAGES / ALL1 / CHECK SETTINGS /

bles you to configure settings RESET 4 8 related to DPOF. Z à DIRECT PRINT After you select this menu, connect the camera to a Ê Enables you to configure settings printer with the USB cable. 46 à related to printing. 2 fi EFFECT IOFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE ÉË These are special playback effects. 34 They add effects that alter colour tones. On PROTECT ICURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL / Enables you to periorm operations CANCEL ALL 38 related to protecting files. fj PELETE ICURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL Dables you to perform operations. 37 related to deleting files.

PAL.book Page 56 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & | & Troubleshooting D— The camera is a microcomputer-controlled To reset the camera device. External noise and interference (from a 1) Press RESET using a piece of wire or other TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from pointed instrument. The power is turned off functioning properiy. once and turned on again automatically. + To soive the problem, first follow the instructions below. lfthe problem is not soived, reset the camera. € right column) ifthe problem persists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

2) f nothing happens, set the power switch to

OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.

3) Execute (PRESET] from the menu. The

camera returns to its factory-preset. C7 pg. 51) Trouble Action œ Power 7 No power is supplied. e Connect the AC adapter securely. 12 & 7 Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. 12 È + Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. _ No display appears. + When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode, — the access lamp lights, and the LCD monitor turns off. To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as 200ming The power was turned The drop detection function operated 51 off accidentally. Set the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again. To turn off the drop detection function, set [DROP DETECTION] to LOF]. c PS

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Trouble Action œ Displays The power/charge lamp + Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low = on the camera does not temperatures. light during charging. To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. + When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does notlight. 14 Check the remaining battery power. ISET DATE/TIME!] + The buil-in clock rechargeable lithium battery is discharged, so 12 appears. the previously set date/time is erased. 13 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. Images on the LCD Adjust the brighiness and angle of the LCD monitor. 52 r appear dark or + When the LCD monitors LED light reaches the end'ofits service — sh. life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. Coloured bright spots + The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. = appear on the LCD However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) monitor. 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. » (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) N À , Image does not appear _ + Adjust the brighiness of the LCD monitor. 52 < on the LCD monitor. Image appears to be Such a phenomenon will occur ifthe image is recorded at169 18 slightly vertically mode. Record videos at 4:3 mode if playing back on a 4:3 screen stretched when playing TV. back on a 4:3 screen TV. Recording Recording cannot be + Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files. 36 performed. + Select the recording medium properly. 15 When shooting a + This is not a malfunction = subject illuminated by bright light, vertical & lines appear. Ê When the screen is + This is not a malfunction = £ under direct sunlight S during shooting, the 2 screen becomes red or Œ black for an instant. Ë During recording, the + Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. 5 5 date/time does not s appear. 7 An S PE —

PAL.book Page 58 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM & Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action œ Recording (Continued) The LCD monitor + Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions _ that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Digital zoom does not + Set [ZOOMI to [64X] or [800X]. 53 work. Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode. _ The recorded image is + In bright places, setting “Nightscope” or a slow speed is not 24 white. recommended. The focus is not Set focus to the automatic mode. 23 adjusted automatically. + Clean the lens and check the focus again. 62 The colour of the image + Try manual white balance adjustment 23 looks strange. The recorded imag + Try backlight compensation or manual exposure. 23 too dark. 25 The recorded imag ‘+ Try manual exposure 23 too bright. White balance setting + Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) 24 PPS cannot be activated. mode before setting white balance. À 7 The continuous + The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making — È shooting speed of si continuous shots, when using certain recording media, or under images is slow. certain recording conditions. Playback Playback cannotbe + Selectihe recording medium properly. 15 performed. + To watch images on a TV, set the TV' input mode or channel that 32 is appropriate for video playback. The same image is + The surface of the disk or card is damaged. ltis recommended to — displayed for a long run check disk regularly on the PC, providing that there is no data time during video on the hard disk of the camera. playback, or motion i choppy. The black & white fader + Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) 35 does not work. mode. There is a noise during + The sound of the hard disk drive may have been recorded if the _ playback. camera was moved suddenly during recording. Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. 7 An Ÿ GE

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Trouble Action Les Editing / Printing Files cannot be deleted. e Remove protection from the files and delete them. 38 When the imag e This is not a malfunction. 53 printed from the printer, This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated. a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Other problems The data process is too + There is a large number of still images (approx. 1,000 ormore) 36 slow after the power is stored in the recording medium. Copy the stored files to a PC, switched on or the and delete them from the recording medium. mode is changed. The SD card cannot be _ + Push he SD card in a few more times. 15 removed from the camera. FURTHER INFORMATION

PAL.book Page 60. Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM Warning Indications The following indications appear on the screen. Indication Meaning œ #3 (Battery indicator) + Displays the remaining battery power. - Remaining power level es] — — Ca — 2] High Exhausted « As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator _ blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. 13 Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and 57 the previously set date/time is erased. LENS CAP + Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power _- switch set to [&] if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. PLEASE INSERT + Appears when there is no SD card inserted in the SD slot. 15 MEMORY CARD! HARD DISK DRIVE IS + Appears when the built-in hard disk needs to be formatted. 39 NOT FORMATTED THIS CARD IS NOT + Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted. 39 FORMATTED HDD ERROR! Appears when some errors occurred with the recording media. - MEMORY CARD + Remove the card once and insert it again. lf the error is not 15 ERROR! cancelled, replace the card with one that has been guaranteed for correct operation. + Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media. 40 + itis recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC, a providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera. CHECK CARD'S WRITE + Appears when you attempt recording when the write/erase 38 PROTECTION SWITCH protection tab on the SD card is set to the “LOCK position. NO VIDEO FILES STOREDI! < Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video playback.

STORED! < Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still image playback.

Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file copy/move operation.

+ Appears when there are no JPEG (still image) iles to be copied or moved in recording media.

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Indication Meaning NUMBER OF FOLDERS Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for OVERFLOW file copy/move operation. MEMORY CARD ERROR! ‘+ Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE SD card. Remove the card once and insert it again or CARD. replace with another card. FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE ‘+ The file system of the recording medium may have a PROBLEM. FORMAT IS problem. it is recommended to copy the data for backup RECOMMENDED AFTER Purposes, then format the medium. COPYING WANTED DATA. VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS + The video management fil is broken. Recovery is BROKEN. TO RECORD/ required to record or play back video files. Press A /V to PLAYBACK VIDEO, select [YES], then press II to recover the video RECOVERY IS REQUIRED. management file. If the desired video file is not displayed RECOVER? on the video index screen in spite of the file recovery, the file has been moved to the [EXTMOV] folder. Press the REC/SNAP button on the index screen to display [MPG], and then select the desired file. NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE + The data cannot be recorded properly, or the video VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN management ile has been deleted or cannot be found. MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER Video files have been moved to MPEG (EXTMOV) folder. y CAN NOT READ EVENT + Appears when the event information cannot be read. É INFORMATION PLAYLIST'S MANAGEMENT + The management information of the playlist is broken. INFORMATION IS BROKEN. Create the playlist again. REMAKE PLAYLIST AGAIN. NO REGISTERED SCENES IN + The video files registered in the playlist do not exist. Some PLAYLIST. SOME OF SCENES ofthe scenes may not be played back. MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK. REGISTERED SCENES IN ‘+ There are no scenes registered in the playlist. The playlist PLAYLIST IS EMPTY. THIS will be deleted. PLAYLIST WILL BE DELETED. CAMERA TEMPERATUREIS + The temperature of the camera is too high. Turn off the GOING UP. TURN CAMERA power, then wait for a while. OFF, PLEASE WAIT. CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS + The temperature of the camera is too low. Keep the power TOO LOW. KEEP CAMERA on and wait for a while. POWER ON, PLEASE WAIT. + é FURTHER INFORMATION

PAL.book Page 62 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM 4 & Warning Indications (Continued) LA tion Meaning œ RECORDING FAILURE Performance of recording medium is poor. Use the 40 Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu. < The writing speed of recording medium is Slow, or the recording medium is corrupted. Use an SD card that is guaranteed to operate. 5 The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts. Be careful not to subject the recording medium to vibrations or jolts. Appears when the built-in hard disk is full and recording is not possible. Delete unnecessary files. 36 Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not possible. 36 Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files. RECORDING MAY NOT BE ‘+ The data may not be recorded on the recording medium _ CORRECT ONTHE MEMORY correcily. Try recording again CARD + Otherwise, clean up the recording medium. 40 MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE + The recording medium cannot be played back correctlÿ. Try — PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY playback again. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE + The operation is not available in the video mode. _ DROP DETECTION WORKED + The drop detection function operated, andthe power was 29 turned of. The le that was being recorded maÿ have been AND THE POWER IS TURNED Ed into In (EXTMOV] folder. s1 OFF

Cleaning the Camera Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. 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. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. NOTES: « Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product. 7 AN K — 7 4 \

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 bu. :::do not short-circuit the terminals. 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. do not modify or disassemble. -..do not expose the battery to temperatures. exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery 10 overheat, explode or catch fire. use only specified chargers. To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in “Temperature range specifications” (- pg. 63). This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperaiures can prevent complete charging. store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. …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. NOTES: « Itis recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. e Itis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature range spe Charging: 10°C to 35°C Operation: 0°C to 40°C Storage: -20°C to 50°C < The lower the temperature, the longer the recharging takes. Terminals

7 MGE3PAL.book Page 63. Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication Ifthe battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not work properly if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times. Recording Medium 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 i 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. Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium. 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. + Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media for storage.) + A malfunction may cause the recordin medium to fail to operate properly. JVC shall not provide any compensation for any lost contents. FURTHER INFORMATION

Cautions (Continued) Recording Medium (Continued) + Do not strike or shake the hard disk. + When the camera is repaired or inspected, data may be erased, and the hard disk may be formatted. Back up all data before requesting repair or inspection. + Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. 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. LCD Monitor +_ 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. + The following phenomena for LCD monitor use are not malfunctions. .. While using the camera, the surface around the LCD monitor may heat up. 1 you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot. PAL.book Page 64 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM «For safety, DO NOT open the camera's chassis. -.disassemble or modify the unit. -..short-cireuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use 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. Avoid using the unit 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. + 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. -.in a closed car in summer. -.near à heater. in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit in high places while a cable is connected may result in à 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 period. 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.

MGE3PAL.book Page 65 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM low to Handle a CD-ROM + Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surlace (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 centre hole. + 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. Serious malfuncti

I malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by your dealer or JVC service centre, be sure to bring your camera together with the recording medium. If one of them is not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair cannot be made properly. The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. FURTHER INFORMATION

For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.9 (4.1) W

• When using the LED light Dimensions (W x H x D) 68 mm x 69 mm x 109 mm Weight Approx. 340 g {without battery, lens cap and strap) Approx. 400 g incl. battery, lens cap and strap) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C Operating humi 35% to 80% Storage temperature 20°C to 50°C Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD Lens F 2.0 to 4.5, {= 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, 32:1 power 00m lens Filter diameter

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

7 NIGE3PAL.book Page 67 Tuesday, April L8, 2006 4:57 PM Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality. Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) Quality Hoo SD Card PE 128MB | 256MB | 512MB 1GB 2GB [ULTRA FINE] 290 1 3 7 14 29 FINE 430 2 5 10 21 43 NORMAL 570 3 6 14 27 57 ECONOMY 1500 8 18 37 73 152 Approximate number of storable images (for sti Quality HDo [ 1= Factoryÿ-preset 128MB | 256MB | 512MB 1GB 268 IFINE] 520 1035 2060 4160 7750 STANDARD 1115 2225 4415 8915 2999 FN 7 7 NOTE: 4 For details on compatible SD cards, see “Check the compatibilty of recording media” (17 pg. 3)

D — During Video Recording Only DE @® (o] o d@ D © a pi 9 7 & FT 69 RS IV] [0h56m] 200x WT 0:04:01-—@) ET ©

® Mode Indicator (17 pg. 16) @ Screen Size Indicator (+ pg. 18) © Wind Cut Indicator (7 pg. 53) ‘ @ Picture Quality: [U] (uitra fine), [F] (fine), [N] {normal), [E] (economy) (++ pg. 53) A: Auto Mode ® Remaining Time (+ pg. 16, 67) W: Manual Mode © Counter (+ pg. 52)

2) Tele Macro Mode Indicator (17 pg. 53, 55) D @REC: (Appears during recording.)

) Approximate Zoom Ratio (17 pg. 18, 21) pg- 16) > Zoom Indicator (:7 pg. 18, 21) ; : (Appears during record-standby mode.) ) Iris Lock Indicator (- pg. 23) © Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator ) White Balance Indicator (r7 pg. 23) (7 pg. 53) ) Brightness Control Indicator (17 pg. 52) k rs ) Battery Indicator (:7 pg. 60) During Still Image Recording Only k ) Date/Time (:7 pg. 52) d Selected Medium Indicator (7 pg. 15, 52) ) Drop Detection Indicator (++ pg. 51) © °0® © © @ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator {7 pg. 23) ED FANE [ 10] ‘® Effect Mode Indicator (17 pg. 24) . © Program AE Mode Indicator (+7 pg. 24) LA san % Shutter Speed (+7 pg. 24) IA: Nightscope Indicator (7 pg. 25) & LED Light Indicator (+ pg. 18, 21) » #: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (-- pg. 23) Mode Indicator (17 pg. 20) EX: Backlight Compensation Indicator @ Focus Indicator (L7 pg. 20) (7 pg. 25) @ Image Size: 640 (640 x 480) Fel: Spot Exposure Control Indicator @ Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (= pg. 25) (standard) (7 pg. 55) © Remaining Number of Shots (+7 pg. 67) © Er: Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator pg-. 21) @ Shooting Indicator (7 pg. 20) © Selt-Timer Recording Indicator (7 pg. 55) 7 AN

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[P] [U] x=60 «| 1:55:23 5 r® — 124 6 =) mt —D ©—E Lo-1288 | ® Mode Indicator (+ pg. 26) @ FA: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist. > pg. 44) @E: Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the event search. 17 pg. 29) @D: Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the date search. c7 pg. 28) ® Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] {normal), [E] (economy) (-+ pg. 53) @ Playback Mode (+7 pg. 27) A Forward High-Speed Search keverse High-Speed Search orward Slow-Motion <IL : Reverse Slow-Motion {The number on the left shows speed.) © Counter (+7 pg. 52) © Volume Level Indicator @ Battery Indicator (+ pg. 60) © Date/Time (7 pg. 52) © Selected Medium Indicator (7 pg. 15, 52) Effect Mode Indicator (+7 pg. 34) & Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (+7 pg. 34)

® Mode Indicator (:7 pg. 30) @ Folder/File Number ® Slide Show Playback Indicator (:7 pg. 31) @ Battery Indicator ( © Date (++ pg. 52) rpg. 60) © Selected Medium Indicator (+7 ® Effect Mode Indicator (1

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Changing Event Registration . Changing the Menu Settings Cleaning Up a Recording Medium . Clock Adjust . Connecting to a TV, Continuous Shooting Copying/Moving Still Image Files

Nightscope Number of Slorable Images On-Screen Display … Operation Sound PictBridge . Picture Quality. Playlist Power Switch Power-Linked Operation . Program AE Protecting Files

Rec Media Seting Recording Medium … Recording Time Remote Control Resettng the File Number Scene Counter .. Screen Size (16:9/4:3) SD Card Sel-Timer . Shutter Speed 24 Slide Show 31 Slow Motion Plaÿi 27 Speaker Volume … 26 Spot Exposure Control St Image

Tele Macro Tripod Mounting

White Balance . 18,21, 27, 81,58 JVC © 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Malaysia 406FOH-AL-VM