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INSTRUCTIONS
HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG142E/EK
GZ-MG132E/EK

Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.

Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless 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.
If 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:
Blue to N
(Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live)
or Red
If 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.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If 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
qualified personnel.
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.

WARNING:
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
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 promptly.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
When 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 rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If 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 strictly.
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 liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern 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 unlevel
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.

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 it is
no longer wobbly, and
then plug the larger end of the power cord into an
AC outlet.

[European Union]
This symbol indicates
that the electrical and
electronic equipment
should not be disposed
as general household
waste at its end-of-life.
Instead, the product
should be handed over to Attention:
the applicable collection
This symbol is only
point for the recycling of
valid in the European
electrical and electronic
Union.
equipment for proper
treatment, recovery
and recycling in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, 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.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal
of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit
our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain
information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so
in accordance with applicable national legislation or
other rules in your country for the treatment of old
electrical and electronic equipment.

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 manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off
and withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt
about the installation, operation or safety of your
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 if it
is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult 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. It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently 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 fit the manufacturer’s 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 especially 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!

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Information for Users on Disposal of Old
Equipment

Remember that this camera is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any 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.

•

MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI
CORPORATION in Japan.
Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights
reserved.
Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 40)

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.

Reset the camera if it does not operate correctly
This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference
can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, reset
the camera. ( pg. 51)

Precautions on handling batteries

• Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
• If the camera is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it
again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camera immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer

• If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camera

for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camera cannot be repaired.
• Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired or inspected. Back
up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

Because the camera may be used for demonstration in a
shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by default
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. ( pg. 48)

Contents
EDITING/PRINTING

Accessories ............................................ 6

Managing Files ..................................... 30

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................ 7
Attaching the Core Filter ................................ 7

Deleting/Protecting Files ............................. 30
Viewing File Information ............................. 32
Changing the Event Registration of Video
Files after Recording .................................. 32
Partial Delete (EDITED COPY) ................... 33

Index ........................................................ 8
Indications on LCD Monitor ................ 10
Necessary Settings before Use .......... 12
Charging the Battery Pack .......................... 12
Language Setting ....................................... 13
Date/Time Setting ....................................... 13

Other Settings ...................................... 14
Grip Adjustment .......................................... 14
Lens Cover ................................................. 14
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ..... 14
Tripod Mounting .......................................... 14
When Using an SD Card ............................ 15

RECORDING
Recording Files..................................... 16
Video Recording ......................................... 16
Still Image Recording ................................. 17
Zooming ...................................................... 18
LED Light .................................................... 18
Registering Files to Events ......................... 19
Checking the Remaining Space on the
Recording Media ........................................ 19

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GETTING STARTED

Playlists ................................................ 34
Creating Playlists ........................................ 34
Playing Back Playlists ................................. 35
Other Operations of Playlists ...................... 36

Print Setting ......................................... 37
DPOF Print Setting ..................................... 37
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer ........ 38

COPYING
Copying Files ....................................... 40
Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the
Camera (DVD Creation Function) ............... 40
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from
the Camera .................................................. 44
Copying/Moving Still Image Files ................ 45

MENU SETTINGS
Changing the Menu Settings .............. 46

Manual Recording ............................... 20
To Change to Manual Recording Mode ...... 20
Program AE ................................................ 20
Nightscope .................................................. 21
Backlight Compensation ............................. 21
Spot Exposure Control ............................... 21
Manual Setting in Function Menu ............... 22

PLAYBACK

FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting ................................... 51
Warning Indications ............................ 54
Cleaning ............................................... 55
Specifications ...................................... 56
Cautions ............................................... 58
Terms ................................................... 60

Playing Back Files ................................ 24
Video Playback ........................................... 24
Still Image Playback ................................... 25
File Search Function ................................... 26
To Play Back Demonstration Files................. 27
Playback with Special Effects ..................... 28

Watching Images on TV ....................... 29

Accessories

or
AC Adapter
AP-V17E/14E

Audio/Video Cable

USB Cable
( pg. 38, 40 and PC
OPERATION GUIDE)

Power Cord
(for AP-V14E only)

Battery Pack
BN-VF808U

Shoulder Strap
( pg. 7)

CD-ROM
( PC OPERATION
GUIDE)

Core Filter ( pg. 7)
NOTE

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and
use the strap guide to fix it
in place.

Peel off the pad and thread
the end of the strap through
the eyelet.

Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Buckle

Strap Guide
Eyelet

Attaching the Core Filter
Attach the core filter to the AC adapter’s DC cord. The core filter reduces interference.
Release the stopper.
3 cm

Wind once.

Index

NOTES

• The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

• Power-linked operation

You can also turn the camera on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor during the
recording mode.
• Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9
during shooting.

0 Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON,
MODE] ( pg. 12)
1 Lock Button ( pg. 12)
2 Grip Strap ( pg. 14)
3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
[ 2 ] ( pg. 38, 40 and PC OPERATION
GUIDE)
4 LED Light ( pg. 18)
5 Camera Sensor
6 Lens Cover ( pg. 14)
7 Lens
8 Lens Cover Switch [ =, > ] ( pg. 14)
9 Stereo Microphone
: SD Card Slot ( pg. 15)
; Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 14)
< Stud Hole ( pg. 14)
= DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12)
> Audio/Video Connector [AV]
? Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 12)
@ Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 12)

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! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 26)/
Remaining Space Button/Data Battery
Button [ 0 / 1 ] ( pg. 14, 19)
# Set Lever
Move to ¡ :
Reverse Skip ( pg. 24)/Up/Backlight
Compensation [ - ] ( pg. 21)/Spot
Exposure Control [ . ] ( pg. 21)
Move to ¢ :
Forward Skip ( pg. 24)/Down/
Change LED Light Setting [LIGHT]
( pg. 18)
Move to £ :
Reverse Search ( pg. 24)/Left/
Nightscope [NIGHT] ( pg. 21)
Move to ¤ :
Forward Search ( pg. 24)/Right/
Program AE [PROGRAM AE] ( pg. 20)
Press down:
Play/Pause ( pg. 24)
$ Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 46)
% Speaker ( pg. 24)
& Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] ( pg. 16)
( Zoom Lever [W 7 , T ,] ( pg. 18)
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+]
( pg. 24)
) Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
( pg. 17)
* Function Button [FUNCTION] ( pg. 22)
+ Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD]
( pg. 41 and PC OPERATION GUIDE)
, Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]
( PC OPERATION GUIDE)/Event Button
[EVENT] ( pg. 19)
- Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO]
( pg. 20)/ Information Button [INFO]
( pg. 32)
. Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]
( pg. 16)
/ Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]
( pg. 12)
(Blinks when you access files or charge
the battery. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing files.)
Video/Still Image Mode Lamp [ !, # ]
( pg. 16, 17)

Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image
Recording

During Video Recording Only

16:9

[5h56m]
0:04:01

200X W

1/250

16:55
20.01.2007

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator
( pg. 20)
4 : Auto Mode
3 : Manual Mode
# Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 23)
$ Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 18)
% Zoom Indicator ( pg. 18)
& Shutter Speed ( pg. 23)
( White Balance Indicator ( pg. 23)
) Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 48)
* Battery Indicator ( pg. 54)
+ Date/Time ( pg. 13)
, Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
( pg. 22)
- Selected Medium Indicator
( pg. 47, 48)
. Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
( pg. 48)
/ Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 23)
0 Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 20)/
5 : Nightscope Indicator ( pg. 21)
1 LED Light Indicator ( pg. 18)
2 ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator
( pg. 22)
- : Backlight Compensation Indicator
( pg. 21)
. : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
( pg. 21)
3 Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 21)

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 16)
# Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3)
( pg. 47)
$ Picture Quality: B (ultra fine), C (fine), D
(normal), E (economy) ( pg. 46)
% Remaining Time ( pg. 16, 57)
& Counter ( pg. 47)
( 7REC: (Appears during recording.)
( pg. 16)
79: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
) Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 47)
* Event Indicator ( pg. 19)
+ Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
( pg. 47)

During Still Image Recording Only

640

!
#
$
%
&
(
)
*

FINE [ 9 9 9 9 ]
PHOTO

Mode Indicator ( pg. 17)
Focus Indicator ( pg. 22)
Image Size ( pg. 56)
Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard) ( pg. 47)
Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 57)
Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
( pg. 48)
Shooting Indicator ( pg. 17)
Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 48)

During Still Image Playback

X-60
9:55:01

101-0098

16:55
20.01.2007

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 24)
# 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back a playlist.) ( pg. 35)
¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the event search.) ( pg. 27)
¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file
from the date search.) ( pg. 26)
$ Picture Quality: B (ultra fine), C (fine), D
(normal), E (economy) ( pg. 46)
% Playback Mode ( pg. 24)
U : Playback
9 : Pause
5 : Forward Search
3 : Reverse Search
9U : Forward Slow-Motion
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
& Counter ( pg. 47)
( Volume Level Indicator
) Battery Indicator ( pg. 54)
* Date/Time ( pg. 13)
+ Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 47, 48)
, Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
( pg. 48)
- Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 28)
. Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 28)

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During Video Playback

!
#
$
%
&
(
)

Mode Indicator ( pg. 25)
Folder/File Number
Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 25)
Battery Indicator ( pg. 54)
Date/Time ( pg. 49)
Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 47, 48)
Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
( pg. 48)
* Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 28)

Operation guide display
The operation guide is displayed at the
bottom of the screen during menu display
etc.

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Necessary Settings before Use
Access/Charge
Lamp

Attach the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place.

Bottom of the Camera

BATT.

Connect the AC adapter.
DC Connector

Set Lever

To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)

Power/Mode
Switch

Be sure to configure the following three
settings before use.

Charging the Battery Pack

Open the cover.

Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.

AC Adapter
(ex. AP-V17E)*

* If the provided AC adapter is AP-V14E,
connect the power cord to the AC adapter,
and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

• The access/charge lamp blinks to indicate

MODE

charging has started.

• When the lamp goes out, charging is

OFF (CHARGE)

finished. Unplug the AC adapter (or
the power cord) from the AC outlet and
disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

Required charging / recording time
(approx.)
The values within ( ) are the times when the
LED light is on.
Battery pack Charging time

Recording
time

8 To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (墌 step 2), then
remove the battery pack.
8 To check the remaining battery power
See page 14.
NOTES

BN-VF808U
(Provided)

1 hr. 30 min.

1 hr. 35 min.
(1 hr. 30 min.)

• You can also use the camera with just the AC

BN-VF815U

2 hr. 40 min.

3 hr. 15 min.
(3 hr. 5 min.)

• Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug

BN-VF823U

4 hr. 55 min.
3 hr. 50 min.
(4 hr. 35 min.)

adapter.

and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Date/Time Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

After performing steps 1-4 (墌 left column)

Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.

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Language Setting

Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
Select

GENERAL
DATE

MODE

TIME

01 2007 11 07

Set

OFF (CHARGE)

6
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
SELECT SET
QUIT

VIDEO

Select [GENERAL].
Select

Set

Set the date and time.

Set

8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU.

GENERAL
QUICK RESTART
AUTO POWER OFF
BRIGHT
DROP DETECTION
REMOTE
SELECT SET
QUIT

You have now finished configuring the
necessary settings.
8 To use the camera right away
See page 16.
8 To configure other settings
See page 14.

Select [LANGUAGE].
Select

QUIT

Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
SELECT SET
QUIT

SET

Select

VIDEO

SELECT

GENERAL
ENGLISH
ENGLISH

Set

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Select the desired language.
Select

Set

8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU.

Other Settings
Lens Cover
Switch

Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Preparation:
• Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
• Attach the battery pack.
BATTERY CONDITION
100%

MAX TIME
50%

INDEX

min

Battery information is displayed for approx. 5
seconds if the button is pressed and released
quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the
button is pressed and held for several seconds.
Power/Mode
Switch

INDEX

NOTES

• If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

there may be a problem with your battery.
In such a case, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
• The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.

Tripod Mounting
Align the camera stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then rotate the camera clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.
Bottom of the
Camera

Lens Cover
When not using the camera, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
Close the lens cover
Open the lens cover

NOTE

Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.

NOTE

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.

If you want to record to an SD card, the
following three operations need to be
performed.
Compatible SD cards:
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, pqi (still image only)
and SanDisk. 128 MB to 4 GB.
• If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
• For video recording, use a high-speed SD
card (at least 10 MB/s).
• MultiMediaCards are not supported.

Q Insert an SD card
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

Open the SD card cover.
Bottom of the
Camera

NOTES

• Insert and remove the SD card only while

the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on
the card may be corrupted.
• Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.

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When Using an SD Card

R Change the recording medium
The camera is programmed to record on the
built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the
factory. You can change the recording medium
to SD card.

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC
MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. ( pg. 47,
48)
S Format an SD card when using it for
the first time
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the SD card.

Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SD
CARD] to format the card. ( pg. 50)

Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.

Clipped Edge

Close the SD card cover.

8 To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

Recording Files
Video Recording
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.

Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select ! (video) mode.
MODE
ON

The switch returns to
the original position
when it is released.

Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
SELECT
PLAY/REC

16:9

[5h56m]

OFF

The ! lamp on the camera lights up.

Press the REC button to start
recording.
REC

[5h56m]
REC

Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.

8 To stop recording
Press the REC button again.
8 To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
( pg. 46)
8 To register a file to an event
See page 19.

8 To change the aspect ratio of the image
(16:9/4:3)
Change the settings in [16:9 WIDE
RECORDING]. ( pg. 47)

NOTES

• The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera’s power off and then
on again.

• If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to

conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
• Video files are given the names MOV_001.MOD to MOV_009.MOD, MOV_00A.MOD to
MOV_00F.MOD, and 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.
• Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the sound of the hard disk
drive may be recorded.

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Still Image Recording
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.

Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select # (still image)
mode.
MODE
ON
OFF

The switch returns
to the original
position when it is
released.

Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
640

SELECT
PLAY/REC

FINE [ 9 9 9 9 ]

The # lamp on the camera lights up.

Press and hold the SNAPSHOT
button halfway.
640

FINE [

The ? indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.
8 To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
( pg. 47)
8 To record still images continuously
Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON].
( pg. 48)

Press the SNAPSHOT button to
start recording.
40

FINE [ 9 9 9 9 ]

NOTE

If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch
to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

Recording Files (Continued)
Zoom Lever

LED Light
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! or # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.

PLAY/REC
Button
INDEX

Each time you move the set lever to ¢,
setting changes.
The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.

Power/Mode
Switch

The light turns on automatically
when shooting in insufficient
light conditions.

Set Lever
No display

Zooming
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! or # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
Zoom out

W: Wide angle

Zoom in

T: Telephoto

Maximum Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)
! mode

# mode

68X

34X

8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for
! mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM]. ( pg. 46)
NOTE

Macro shooting is possible as close as
approx. 5 cm to the subject when the zoom
lever is set all the way to W.

Disables this function.

NOTE

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:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.

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.

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Registering Files to Events
– ! mode only

Checking the Remaining Space on
the Recording Media
– ! mode only
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.
MAX RECORDING TIME

CHANGE EVENT REG.
ON/SELECT
OFF

7h30m
11h15m
22h30m
45h00m

INDEX

Select [ON/SELECT].
Select

VACATION

NON SECTION

Set

SELECT

SET

1/ 3

QUIT

HDD

FREE
USED

The maximum recording time is displayed for
each picture quality mode ( B : ULTRA FINE,
C : FINE, D : NORMAL, E : ECONOMY).
8 To return to the normal screen
Press the 0 button again.

Select the event that you want to
register the file to.

• To select a different destination, select
[NEXT PAGE].

• To cancel the event registration, select
[NON SECTION].
Select

Set

The selected event is displayed on the
screen. Press the REC button to start
recording.
8 To exit the screen
Press EVENT.
8 To search by event for a file to play back
See page 26.

Manual Recording
Set Lever

Program AE
PLAY/REC Button
You can record videos or still images with
optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure
and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or
the subject.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( left column)

1
OFF

FUNCTION

INFO

Power/Mode
Switch

Select the desired setting.
For details on each setting, see below.
Select

Manual recording mode enables you to set
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.
You need to switch to this mode because auto
recording mode, which adjusts these settings
automatically, is selected by default.

To Change to Manual Recording
Mode
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! or # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
recording mode.

Press twice.

INFO

8 To return to the auto recording mode
Press the AUTO button so that the 4
indicator appears.

Set

8 To cancel the program AE
Select [OFF] in step 2.
8 Items for program AE setting
• H SPORTS:
Records fast moving subjects clearly.
• G SNOW:
Compensates for subjects that may
appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings, such as
in snow.
• / SPOTLIGHT:
Select this when a spotlight makes a
subject appear too bright.
• I TWILIGHT:
Makes evening scenes look more natural.

Spot Exposure Control
Use this function when backlight
compensation does not work well, or to adjust
the brightness in the desired spot.

After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( pg. 20)

NIGHT

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables
recording with low light levels in dim locations.

8 To cancel nightscope
Move the set lever to £ (NIGHT) so that the
5 indicator disappears.
NOTE

Move twice.

Select the desired spot metering area
frame.
Select

16:9

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Nightscope

[5h56m]

It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 14)
when recording with a slow shutter speed.
Set

Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
by increasing the exposure.
After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( pg. 20)

8 To lock the exposure
After you finish configuring the setting,
press and hold the set lever for more than 2
seconds. The C indicator appears.
8 To cancel spot exposure control
Move the set lever to ¡ ( - ) once so that
the . indicator disappears.

8 To cancel backlight compensation
Move the set lever to ¡ ( - ) twice so that
the - indicator disappears.

Manual Recording (Continued)
Manual Setting in Function Menu

Select the desired setting.
Select
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
AUTO
0

You can use manual recording functions
easily by selecting items in the function
menus.

Set

After performing “To Change to Manual
Recording Mode” ( pg. 20)

FUNCTION

FOCUS
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
SHUTTER SPEED
WB
EFFECT
TELE MACRO

Depending on the kind of settings you
select, you can set the value by moving the
set lever to ¡ / ¢ after selecting.

FUNCTION

16:9
2

Select the desired menu.
For details on each menu, see below.
Select
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
AUTO
0

Set

Menus

FOCUS
Adjusts the focus.

The menu disappears and the indicator for
the set function appears.
8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
[AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically.
@ 9 : A : Adjusts the focus manually. Move the set lever to £ / ¤
to set 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.)
For ! mode
[AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.
–6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments
of 1. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the brightness.

For # mode
[±0]: The brightness is not adjusted.
–2.0 to +2.0 (EV): Corrects the brightness within this range in
increments of 1/3EV. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the
value.
8 To lock the exposure
When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the
setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds.
The C indicator appears.

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 ! mode) /
1/2 to 1/500 (For # mode):
The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Move the
set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.

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Menus

NOTE

It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 14) when recording
with a slow shutter speed.

@ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the
light source.
WB
Adjusts the white balance
to achieve the optimum
colours for the amount of
light in your surroundings
during recording.

1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in
front of the subject so that the white
paper fills the screen.
2) Press and hold the set lever until the
B indicator starts blinking then stops
blinking.
D FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
E CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is
used.

EFFECT
Enables you to record
videos or still images with
special effects.

1 [OFF]: No effect is used.
J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old
movies.

L CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of an
old movie atmosphere.

M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
* Not available in # mode.

TELE MACRO
Enables you to shoot
a subject as large as
possible at a distance of
approx. 40 cm.

1 [OFF]: Disables the function.
t ON: Activates the function.

Playing Back Files
Video Playback
Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select ! (video) mode.
MODE
ON
OFF

The switch returns to
the original position
when it is released.

Press the PLAY/REC button to
select playback mode.
SELECT
PLAY/REC

VIDEO

SELECT

The ! lamp on the camera lights up.

8/8

SET

SORT

The index screen for videos appears.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤
to select the desired file, then
press down.
Select

Set

8 To return to the index screen
Press INDEX.
8 To watch on TV
See page 29.
8 To turn the date display on/off
Change the settings in [DATE/TIME]. ( pg. 49)
8 To check the file information
Press INFO when playback is paused. ( pg. 32)
Operations during Playback
Return to the first
scene of the file
Play/Pause
Reverse search/
Frame-by-frame
playback
(during pause)

Forward search/
Frame-by-frame
playback (during
pause)
Go to the first scene of
the next file

During forward reverse search, moving the set lever to £ / ¤
alters the search speed (maximum 60x).

J : Turn down the
volume

I : Turn up the
volume

Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select # (still image)
mode.
MODE
ON
OFF

Press the PLAY/REC button to
select playback mode.
SELECT
PLAY/REC

The switch returns
to the original
position when it is
released.

The # lamp on the camera lights up.

IMAGE

SELECT

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Still Image Playback

8/8

SET

SORT

The index screen for still images
appears.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤
to select the desired file, then
press down.
Select

Set

8 To return to the index screen
Press INDEX.
8 To watch on TV
See page 29.
8 To turn the date display on/off
Change the settings in [DATE/TIME]. ( pg. 49)
8 To check the file information
Press INFO. ( pg. 32)
Operations during Playback
Rotate 90 degrees
(counterclockwise)
Start/end the slide
show
Display the next file

Display the previous file

Rotate 90 degrees
(clockwise)
During the slide show, moving the set lever to ¡ / ¢ changes the
playback order.

Playing Back Files (Continued)
2

Select the recording date.
Select

Power/Mode Switch

07 01 2007

1/3

INDEX

Set

SELECT

SET

SORT

Select the file you want to play back.
Select

Set
FUNCTION

PLAY/REC
Button

8 To return to the index screen
Press the INDEX button.

Set Lever
Event Screen – ! mode only

File Search Function
You can switch the index screen to the
date index screen or event screen for the
convenient file search.
The event screen can be used in ! mode. It
cannot be used in # mode.
Date Index Screen
You can search the desired file by the
recording date.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! or # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.

SEARCH DATE
31
25
22
22
19

INDEX

SELECT

01
01
01
12
12

2007
2007
2007
2006
2006

SET

SORT

You can search the desired file by the event
that you registered the file to when recording.
( pg. 19) After searching by the event, you
can search by the recording date to narrow
down the search.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select the
playback mode.

Press twice.
VACATION

INDEX

1/ 3

SELECT

SET

SORT

Select the event.
To move to the next page, select [NEXT
PAGE].
Select

SEARCH EVENT
ALL SCENES
25 01 2007
22 01 2007

Set

SELECT

SET

SORT

Select the recording date.
To display all the files, select [ALL
SCENES].
Select

VACATION

1/3

To Play Back Demonstration Files
– ! mode only
Video files that are used for demonstration
in a shop may be recorded on the camera
you purchased. These files are saved to the
[EXTMOV] folder and can be played back by
the following operations.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.

1
Set

SELECT

SET

FUNCTION

SORT

Select the file you want to play back.
Select

ENGLISH

DELETE
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE

Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE].
Select

VIDEO [MPG]

8/8

Set

8 To return to the index screen
Press the INDEX button.
8 To change the event registration of a file
See page 32.

Set

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Select the file you want to play back.
Select

Set

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To return to the normal file playback
mode
Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE] in
step 2.

Playing Back Files (Continued)
8 Items for WIPE/FADER setting

Playback with Special Effects

• O FADER:WHITE:

Wipe or fader effects
Add effects at the beginning and end of
videos. These effects cannot be set for still
images.
Playback effects
Add effects that, for example, alter the colour
tones of images.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! or # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select the
playback mode.
ex.) Set [EFFECT] to [SEPIA].

DELETE
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE

FUNCTION

Select [WIPE/FADER] (! mode only)
or [EFFECT].
Select

Set

EFFECT
OFF
SEPIA
MONOTONE
CLASSIC FILM
STROBE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Select a desired effect.
For details on each effect, see right
column.
Select

Set

VIDEO

SELECT

SET

SORT

Select the file you want to play back.
Select

Set

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To turn off the effect
Select [OFF] in step 3.

8/8

Fade in or out with a white screen.

• P FADER:BLACK:

Fade in or out with a black screen.

• Q FADER:B.W:

Fade in to a color screen from a black
and white screen, or fade out in the
opposite way.
• R WIPE:CORNER:
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper
right to the lower left corner, or wipe out
in the opposite way.
• S WIPE:WINDOW:
The scene starts in the center of a black
screen and wipes in toward the corners,
or wipes out in the opposite way.
• T WIPE:SLIDE:
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out in
the opposite way.
• U WIPE:DOOR:
Wipe in as the two halves of a black
screen open to the left and right revealing
the scene, or wipe out in the opposite
way.
• V WIPE:SCROLL:
The scene wipes in from the bottom to
the top of a black screen, or wipes out in
the opposite way.
• W WIPE:SHUTTER:
Wipe in from the center of a black screen
toward the top and bottom, or wipe out in
the opposite way.
8 Items for EFFECT setting

• J SEPIA:

The image is given a brownish tint like an
old photo.
• K MONOTONE:
The image becomes black and white like
an old movie.
• L CLASSIC FILM*:
The image is given an old movie
atmosphere by the effect of skipping
frames.
• M STROBE*:
The image looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
* Not available in # mode.

Watching Images on TV

AV Connector

ENGLISH

Preparation:
Turn off all units.
AV Cable

AV Input Connector
DC Connector

AC Adapter
To AC Outlet

NOTE

This camera is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used
with a television of a different standard.

Turn on the camera and the TV.

Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

(Only 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.

Start playback on the camera. ( pg. 24, 25)
16:9 TV

4:3 TV

8 If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct
as shown right
Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE].
( pg. 49)
8 To display camera’s on-screen display on TV
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. ( pg. 49)

Managing Files
Zoom Lever

Set Lever
PLAY/REC
Button

Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! or # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.
ex.) Performing [DELETE].

2
FUNCTION

INFO

Power/
Mode
Switch

Select [DELETE] or [PROTECT].
Select
DELETE
CURRENT
FILE SELECT
DELETE ALL

Set

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
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during operation. If the data on the recording
medium becomes corrupted, format the
recording medium. ( pg. 50)

Write/erase protection tab

SET

QUIT

After performing steps 1-2

Select [CURRENT].
Select
DELETE?
Remaining files:

0008

EXECUTE
CANCEL

SELECT

SET

You can select the previous or next file by
moving the set lever to £ / ¤.

Deleting/Protecting Files
them, release the protection first.
• Once files are deleted, they cannot be
restored. Check files before deleting.
• 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.

SELECT

Deleting/Protecting the Currently
Displayed File

Set

• Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete

DELETE
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE

FUNCTION

Select [EXECUTE].
Select

Set

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.

Deleting/Protecting All Files

After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 30)

Select [FILE SELECT].
Select

VIDEO DELETE

8/8

ENGLISH

Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files

Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT
ALL].
Select
DELETE ALL?
EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE

Set

EXECUTE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

CANCEL

Set

Select the desired file.
Select

VIDEO DELETE

8/8

SELECT

SET

Select [EXECUTE].
Select

Set

SELECT

SET

QUIT

• The $ or x mark appears on the file. To
select other files, repeat this step.
• If you slide the zoom lever towards T,
the preview screen is displayed. Sliding
the zoom lever towards W returns to the
index screen.

FUNCTION

DELETE?
EXECUTE AND QUIT
QUIT
CANCEL

SELECT

SET

Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when
performing [DELETE]) or [QUIT]
(when performing [PROTECT]).

Set

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To release protection
Select the protected file in step 4
(“Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files”
left column).
8 To release protection of all files
1) In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL], then
press down the set lever.
2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.

Select

Set

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.

Managing Files (Continued)
Viewing File Information
Preparation:
• For ! mode: Pause the playback.
Alternatively, select the file on the index
screen.
• For # mode: Play back the still image.
Alternatively, select the file on the index
screen.

INFO

FILE
FOLDER
DATE/TIME
PB TIME
QUALITY
PROTECT

: MOV005.MOD
: PRG001
: 01.01.2007 10:56
: 00:30:02
: ULTRA FINE
: OFF

Changing the Event Registration of
Video Files after Recording
– ! mode only
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.

DELETE
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE

FUNCTION

• FILE:

File name

• FOLDER:

Folder name
• DATE/TIME:
Date and time of the recording
• PB TIME (for video files):
Playback time (length of the file)
• SIZE (for still images):
Image size ( pg. 47)
• QUALITY:
Image quality ( pg. 46, 47)
• PROTECT:
File protection status ( pg. 30)

Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].
Select

VACATION

NON SECTION

Set

SELECT

1/ 3

QUIT

Select a new event to register the file
to.

• To move to the next page, select [NEXT
PAGE].

• To cancel the event registration, select
[NON SECTION].

8 To turn off the file information display
Press INFO again.

Select

Set

VIDEO

SELECT

8/8

SET

QUIT

Select the file you want to register.
Select

Set

• The s mark appears on the file. To select
other files, repeat this step.

• If you slide the zoom lever towards T,

the preview screen is displayed. Sliding
the zoom lever towards W returns to the
index screen.

FUNCTION

EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS
DO YOU WANT TO SAVE?

Set the point at which you want to
divide the file.

SAVE AND QUIT
DELETE AND QUIT
CANCEL

SELECT

COPY 1st SECTION

ENGLISH

COPY 2nd SECTION

SET

CANCEL

Select [SAVE AND QUIT].

SELECT

Select

SET

00 : 24 : 18
QUIT

Select the file you want to copy.

• [COPY 1st SECTION]:

Copy the section before the division
point.
• [COPY 2nd SECTION]:
Copy the section after the division point.

Set

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.

Select

Partial Delete (EDITED COPY)
– ! mode only

Set

You can divide the selected video file into two,
and make a copy of the desired section as a
new video file.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.

FUNCTION

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
NOTE

When playing back the copied file, the
recording date of the original file is displayed.
Meanwhile, the date when you copied is
displayed on the file information display.
( pg. 32)

Select [EDITED COPY].
Select

Set

DELETE
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE

When copying is finished, the copied file is
added to the index screen.

EDITED COPY

8/8

SET

SELECT

QUIT

Select the desired file.
Select

Set

EDITED COPY

RETURN

SET

00 : 00 : 03
QUIT

Playback starts.

Playlists – ! mode only
3
Power/Mode
Switch

Select [NEW LIST].
Select
NEW LIST
IMPORT FROM EVENT
IMPORT FROM DATE

INDEX

ALL SCENES

Set

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Select an item and display files.
Select

Set

• [IMPORT FROM EVENT]:
Search for an event and display the
corresponding files listed by recording
date.
Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to
select the event, then press down.
• [IMPORT FROM DATE]:
Display all the files in the medium listed
by recording date.
• [ALL SCENES]:
Display all files individually.

FUNCTION

PLAY/REC
Button
Set Lever

It is a list that enables you to organise
recorded videos in order of preference.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select ! mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.

EDIT

SELECT

Creating Playlists

5
DELETE
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE

Select
EDIT PLAYLIST
NEW LIST
EDIT
RENAME
DELETE

SELECT

SET

EDIT

8/8

TOTAL
00h00m

Set

To preview scenes, move the set lever
to ¡ / ¢ to select the file and press the
INDEX button. When the index screen of
individual scenes appears, move the set
lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to select the file, then
press down.
To return to previous screen, press INDEX.

Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].

Set

Select the file to add to playlist.
Select

FUNCTION

8/8

TOTAL
00h00m

QUIT

Select the insertion point.
Select

EDIT

Playing Back Playlists
8/8

TOTAL
30h15m

Set

SELECT

FUNCTION

• To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6.
• To delete a registered scene, move the

set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select the registered
file, then press down.

Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].
Select

FUNCTION

SAVE AND QUIT
DELETE AND QUIT

Set

CANCEL

SET

Select [SAVE AND QUIT].

Select

Set

NOTES

• A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.
• Each playlist can consist of a maximum of
99 scenes.

• If you delete the original files, the

corresponding files are also deleted from
the playlist.

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Select the playlist that you want to
play back.

Select

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
ALL SCENES
01 07. 01. 2007 16:45
02 07. 01. 2007 21:25
03 07. 01. 2007 21:55

QUIT PLAYLIST
SAVE EDITED CONTENTS?

SELECT

DELETE
PROTECT
EDITED COPY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
EFFECT
WIPE/FADER
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
EDIT PLAYLIST
PLAYBACK MPG FILE
PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE

ENGLISH

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To stop playback
Press down the set lever.
8 To return to the normal file playback
mode
Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE] in
step 2.
8 To play back from the desired scene
1) In step 2, press the INDEX button. (The
index screen for playlist appears.)
2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to
select the desired scene, then press
down.
8 When dubbing playlists using a
VCR/DVD recorder ( pg. 44)
Play back playlists by performing the
following operations.
1) After performing steps 1-2, move the set
lever to ¤.
2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[START PLAYBACK], then press down.
(A black screen is displayed for five
seconds at the first and the last scene.)

Playlists – ! mode only (Continued)
Other Operations of Playlists
You can perform additional editing and delete
files in a created playlist.
Preparation:
Perform steps 1-2. ( pg. 34)
Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[EDIT], then press down.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
the playlist you want to edit, then
press down.
To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to
8 in “Creating Playlists”. ( pg. 34)

Changing Playlist Names
The default name of a playlist is its creation
date and time.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[RENAME], then press down.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
the desired playlist, then press down.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to
select the desired letter, then press
down.

• Repeat this process to complete the name.
• You can change the character types (capital
letters, small letters or marks) by selecting
[A/a/@].
• To correct a letter, select [}] or []] and
press down the set lever to move the cursor
to the letter, then select [CLEAR] and press
down the set lever.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to
select [¯], then press down.

Deleting Playlist
Original files are not deleted even if you
delete the playlist.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[DELETE], then press down.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select a
playlist you want to delete.
To delete all playlists at once, select
[DELETE ALL].

Press down the set lever.

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.

Print Setting – # mode only
Power/Mode Switch

Setting Files Individually

ENGLISH

Set Lever

After performing steps 1-2

Select [SELECT IMAGES].
Select

Set

DPOF TOTAL:

SELECT

SET

8/8

QUIT

Select the desired file.
Select

FUNCTION

PLAY/REC
Button

DPOF Print Setting

Set

If you slide and hold the zoom lever
towards T, the preview screen of the still
image is displayed.

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:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.

Select

Set

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

FUNCTION

FUNCTION
DELETE
PROTECT
COPY
MOVE
DPOF
EFFECT

Select the number of prints. (max. 15
prints)

Select [DPOF].
Select
DPOF
SELECT IMAGES
ALL 1
CHECK SETTINGS
RESET

Set

SELECT

SET

QUIT

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To cancel the selection
Set the number of prints to “00” in step 5.
8 To confirm DPOF settings
In step 3, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press down.
• If necessary, change the number of
prints for the desired file by following
steps 4 and 5.
8 To reset DPOF settings
1) In step 3, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to
select [RESET], then press down.
2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.

Print Setting – # mode only (Continued)
Setting All Files Together (One Print for
Each)
After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 37)

Select [ALL1].
Select

Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge,
still images can be printed easily by
connecting the camera directly to the printer
with the USB cable. DPOF setting can also be
used. ( pg. 37)

ALL1

EXECUTE

Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

CANCEL

Set

SELECT

SET

DC
Connector

USB
Connector

Select [EXECUTE].
Select

AC Adapter

Set

To AC Outlet

8 To exit the screen
Press FUNCTION.
8 To confirm DPOF settings
In step 3, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press
down.
• If necessary, change the number of
prints for the desired file by following
steps 4 and 5. ( pg. 37)
8 To reset DPOF settings
1) In step 3, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to
select [RESET], then press down.
2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.

USB Cable

PictBridge
Printer

USB Connector

Set the power/mode switch to ON.
MODE
ON
OFF

PLAYBACK ON PC
CONNECT TO DEVICE
CREATE DVD
BACK UP
DIRECT PRINT

SELECT

SET

Select [DIRECT PRINT].
Select

DIRECT PRINT
SELECTED PRINT
DPOF PRINT

CANCEL

Set

SELECT

SET

QUIT

After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 38)

Select [SELECTED PRINT].

To Print Using the DPOF Settings
If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you
can use the DPOF settings. ( pg. 37)
After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 38)

Select

PRINT THIS IMAGE

Select [DPOF PRINT].
Select

DPOF PRINT

SET

CHECK SETTINGS

Set

ENGLISH

To Print by Selecting a Still Image

CANCEL

Select the desired Image.

Set

SELECT

SET

Select
NUMBER OF PRINTS
DATE
PRINT
CANCEL

1
OFF

Select [PRINT].
Select

Set

Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
menus and £ / ¤ to select settings.

• [NUMBER OF PRINTS]:

The number of prints can be set from 1
to 99.
• [DATE]:
Set whether to print the date and time.

Select [PRINT].
Select

Set

8 To stop printing after printing starts
1) Press down the set lever.
2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.
8 To confirm the DPOF setting
In step 4, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to
select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press
down. To return to the previous screen,
press FUNCTION.
NOTES

• If the printer is not recognised, disconnect
the USB cable, then reconnect it.

• You cannot return to the previous screen
Set

while operating Direct print. If you want to
redo the operation, remove the USB cable,
switch off the camera’s power, and start the
operation again from the beginning.

8 To stop printing after printing starts
1) Press down the set lever.
2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
[EXECUTE], then press down.

Copying Files
Set Lever

Power/Mode
Switch

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files
from the Camera (DVD Creation
Function)

INDEX

Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW

• Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVDR discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW
discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be
used, but they need to be formatted before
recording. Formatting a disc deletes all
content recorded on the disc up until that
time.
• Dual-layer discs cannot be used.

Regarding finalisation after copying

FUNCTION

PLAY/REC
Button

DIRECT DVD

Types of Copying and Connectable Device
The Camera
You can copy still images
between the HDD and
SD card with this camera
alone. ( pg. 45)

The disc is automatically finalised so that
it can be played on other devices. After
finalising, the disc is a play-only disc, so no
more files can be added.
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
DC
Connector

USB
Connector

AC Adapter

DVD Burner
(CU-VD10/CU-VD20)
You can copy video files
recorded on this camera
onto DVD discs. ( right
column)
VCR/DVD Recorder
You can dub video files
recorded on this camera
onto DVD discs. ( pg. 44)

To AC Outlet
USB Cable
USB Connector
DVD
Burner

Files that have never been copied to the DVD
discs are automatically selected and copied.

Set the power/mode switch to ON.
SELECT FROM SCENES
ALL SCENES
SELECT FROM EVENT
SELECT FROM DATE
SELECT FROM PLAYLIST

ON
OFF

SELECT

SET

Select an item and display the DVD
Creation List for the files to be
copied.

QUIT

Set

DVD CREATION LIST
ALL
DVD1 01.01.2007 12:04
01.01.2007 12:15
DVD2 01.02.2007 12:04
01.02.2007 12:15

SELECT

SET

QUIT

• [SELECT FROM EVENT]:

ALL WILL
BE CREATED
TIME REQUIRED: 45 MIN.
DVD-RW
EXECUTE
CANCEL

SELECT

After performing step 1 ( left column)

Select

CREATE DVD

MODE

Selecting and Copying Video Files

ENGLISH

Copying Only the Newly Taken Video
Files

SET

QUIT

Select [EXECUTE].
Select

Set

• The DVD disc begins to be created.
When [COMPLETED] appears, press
down the set lever to complete the
operation.
• When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC]
appears, change the disc. The second
DVD disc begins to be created.
• To cancel the DVD creation, select
[CANCEL].
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU, then move the set lever to
¡ / ¢ to select [EXECUTE] and press
down.

Search for an event and display the
corresponding files listed by recording
date.
Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to
select the event, then press down.
• [SELECT FROM DATE]:
Display the files recorded on selected
dates listed by recording date.
Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select the
recording date, then press down.
• [SELECT FROM PLAYLIST]:
Register a created playlist. ( pg. 34)
Playlists are displayed in a list in the
selection order.
1) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
the desired list, then press down. To
select other lists, repeat this process.
2) Move the set lever to ¤ twice.
• [CREATE DUPLICATE]:
Create a DVD disc identical to the one
created last time. The last creation date
is displayed. (Up to 20 files)
Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select the
date, then press down.
• [SELECT FROM SCENES]:
Register a file individually. Files are
displayed in a list in the selection order.
1) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select
the desired file, then press down. To
select other files, repeat this process.
2) Move the set lever to ¤ twice.
• [ALL SCENES]:
Display all files individually.
Make sure to read “Disc number”
( pg. 42) before proceeding to the next
procedure.

Continued on next page

Copying Files (Continued)
3

Select the desired disc number.

• If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are
created.
• To preview scenes, move the set lever
to ¡ / ¢ to select the file and press the
INDEX button. When the index screen
of individual scenes appears, move the
set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to select the file,
then press down.
To return to previous screen, press
INDEX.
• mark shows that the disc is created
already.

ALL WILL
BE CREATED
TIME REQUIRED: 45 MIN.
DVD-RW
EXECUTE
CANCEL

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Select [EXECUTE].
Select

Set

8 To check whether the DVD disc was
created properly
In step 2 ( pg. 41), move the set lever
to ¡ / ¢ to select [PLAY DVD], then press
down. To return to the previous screen,
press the INDEX button.
8 Disc number
Disc number shows the number of DVD
discs you can create. The dubbing range
of each disc is automatically allocated,
presuming that all the files are to be
dubbed from the first one on the list. This
dubbing range cannot be changed.
ex.) “DVD1” records 2 files, “01.01.2007”
and “15.01.2007”.
ALL
DVD1 01.01.2007 12:04
15.01.2007 12:15
DVD2 01.02.2007 12:04
08.02.2007 12:15

8 Menu for disc playback
When you play back the created DVD
disc on a DVD player or other devices, the
following top menu will be displayed.
25.01.2007

10.01.2007: records file 1 and 2.
File 2
File 1
11.01.2007: records file 3 and 4.
File 4
File 3

07.01.2007

!
#
$
%

Create a DVD
Title
1
File 1
1
Chapter

ENGLISH

8 Title and chapter of created DVD
Each recording date becomes one title in a
created DVD and each scene recorded in a
same day becomes one chapter in the title.

2
File 2

File 3

File 4

09.01.2007

11.01.2007

Disc title: Creating date of the disc
DVD number ( pg. 42)
Title thumbnail: First scene of the title
Title name: Recording date/Playlist name

Copying Files (Continued)
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub
Files from the Camera

1
2

Preparation:
Turn off all units.

playlists using a VCR/DVD recorder”
pg. 35)

At the point you want to start dubbing,
start recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s
instruction manual.

DC Connector
AC Adapter

AV Cable
VCR/DVD Recorder

AV Input Connector

Start playback on the camera.

• To play back videos ( pg. 24)
• To play back playlists (“When dubbing

AV Connector

To AC
Outlet

Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
input mode.

8 To stop dubbing
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder,
then press the REC button again.
NOTE

To make the file to record only the date
information among the display indications,
set [DISPLAY] to [OFF], [DISPLAY ON TV]
to [ON], and [DATE/TIME] to [ON] or [AUTO].
( pg. 49)

ENGLISH

Copying/Moving Still Image Files
You can copy or move still image files
between the HDD and SD card using the onscreen display.
Preparation:
• Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to
select # mode.
• Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.
• 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.

• [FILE]:

Select when you want to transfer the
selected files.
1) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤
to select the desired file, then press
down.
• The s mark appears on the file. To
select other files, repeat this step.
2) Press FUNCTION.

FUNCTION
DELETE
PROTECT
COPY
MOVE
DPOF
EFFECT

Select [COPY] or [MOVE].

• [ALL]:

• [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.

Select [EXECUTE].
Select

IMAGE COPY
MEDIA
FILE UNIT
NUMBER OF FILE

HDD SD
ALL
0059

EXECUTE
CANCEL

Select when you want to transfer all files
in the recording medium.

Set

Select

Set

Set the file unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to
copy/move.

SELECT

SET

File transfer starts. When [COPYING/
MOVING COMPLETED] appears, press
down the set lever.

QUIT

Set the direction of copy/move.
(HDD ] SD or SD ] HDD)

8 To exit the screen
Press MENU, then move the set lever to
¡ / ¢ to select [EXECUTE] and press
down.
8 To stop the file transfer
1) Press down the set lever.
2) Select [EXECUTE] and press down the
set lever.

Changing the Menu Settings
4

ex.) Set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

VIDEO

For details on each menu, see below.

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
QUIT
SELECT SET

Select

Set

SELECT

SET

QUIT

VIDEO

Select the desired setting from the
third menu item.
Select

Select the desired menu from the first
menu item.

Set

• [VIDEO]:

Display menus related to ! mode.
• [IMAGE]:
Display menus related to # mode.
• [GENERAL]:
Display menus common to ! and #
modes.
• [MEDIA]:
Display menus related to recording
media (HDD and SD cards).
Select

8 To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
8 To exit the screen
Press MENU.

GENERAL
QUICK RESTART
AUTO POWER OFF
BRIGHT
DROP DETECTION
REMOTE
QUIT
SELECT SET

Set

Menus

n QUALITY

! VIDEO
46

GENERAL

ON
OFF

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
SCENE COUNTER
QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
QUIT
SELECT SET

Select the desired menu from the
second menu item.

Enables you to set the picture
quality for videos.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
ULTRA FINE / [FINE] / NORMAL / ECONOMY
34X / [68X] / 800X

@ ZOOM

Enables you to set the maximum
zoom ratio.

NOTE

When the smallest value is set, the optical zoom is used.
When one of the larger values is set, the digital zoom is
used.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.

q DIS

Compensates for hand shake.

ENGLISH

Menus

NOTES

• Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake
is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions.

• Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on a
tripod.

OFF: Records videos in 4:3 size.
[ON]: Records videos in 16:9 size. The 16:9 indicator
lights up on the LCD monitor.
NOTES

• If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you cannot
! 16:9 WIDE RECORDING

! VIDEO

Records videos in 16:9 size.

record in 16:9 size (the 16:9 indicator lights up blue).

• If you want to burn the recorded videos onto DVD discs,
it is recommended not to mix 16:9 size videos and 4:3
size videos.
• If you record videos in 16:9 size, the aspect ratio of the
video may be incorrect when watching the videos on
your TV. If this occurs, change the settings in [SELECT
TV TYPE]. (墌 pg. 49)

p GAIN UP

Makes the subject appear bright
automatically when you record in
dark places. However, the overall
colour tones appear grayish.

OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.

o WIND CUT

[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.

Reduces noise caused by wind.

/ REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO

Enables you to set the recording
medium for videos.

[HDD] / SD

h SCENE COUNTER

[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.

Enables you to set whether to
display the scene counter.

# IMAGE

n QUALITY

Enables you to set the picture
quality for still images.

[FINE] / STANDARD

Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Menus

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

p GAIN UP

Makes the subject appear bright
automatically when you record in
dark places. However, the overall
colour tones appear grayish.

OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.

# IMAGE

{ CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

Records still images continuously
while the SNAPSHOT button is
pressed.

NOTES

• The interval between recording still images is approx. 0.3
seconds.

• Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the
recording medium.

• The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is
used repeatedly.

z SELF-TIMER

Starts recording when the
set time elapses after the
SNAPSHOT button is pressed.

3 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

Enables you to set the recording
medium for still images.

[HDD] / SD

g BRIGHT

Adjust the brightness of the display moving the set lever
to £ / ¤, then press down.

Enables you to set the brightness
of the LCD monitor.

^ DROP DETECTION

Y GENERAL

Prevents damage to the
HDD by turning off the power
automatically when the camera
detects that it has been dropped.

[ 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 during
recording mode.

\ OPERATION SOUND

Enables you to set the operation
sound or turn the operation
sound on/off.

[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC

OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked, set
the power/mode 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.

OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
NOTES

• The demonstration only works when the DC cord is
connected, not with the battery.

• If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will not take
place even if this mode is set to [ON].

OFF: Turns off the operation sound.
[MELODY]: The melody sounds when any operation is
performed.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

Enables you to select the TV type
when watching files recorded on
the camera on your TV.

4:3 / [16:9]

l DISPLAY

OFF: Turns off the on-screen display.
[ON]: Turns on the on-screen display.

% DISPLAY ON TV

[OFF]: Does not display on TV.
ON: Displays on TV.

9 LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL /
ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS /
РУССКИЙ / POLSKI / ČEŠTINA / TÜRKÇE

Enables you to set whether to
display the on-screen display.
Used for displaying camera’s onscreen display on a TV screen.
Enables you to set the display
language. ( pg. 13)

: CLOCK ADJUST

Enables you to set the time.
( pg. 13)

; DATE DISPLAY STYLE

Y GENERAL

Enables you to set the date and
time display format.

< DATE/TIME

Enables you to set whether to
display the current time on the
LCD monitor.

Z PRESET

Returns all the camera settings
to their default values.

& QUICK RESTART

Enables the camera to start up
quickly when you turn the power
off and then on again within five
minutes by closing and opening
the LCD monitor. (“Power-linked
operation” pg. 8)

( AUTO POWER OFF

If the camera is not operated for
5 minutes while the power is on,
it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power.

ENGLISH

Menus
# SELECT TV TYPE

DATE / TIME
DATE STYLE:
year.month.day / month.day.year / [day.month.year]
TIME:
[24h] / 12h
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]: The date/time appears for approx. 5 seconds in
the following cases.

• When the power/mode switch is set from OFF to ON
• When playback starts
• When the date is changed during playback
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
EXECUTE: Performs this function.
[CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without
executing reset.
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function. The ! or # lamp flashes
when closing the LCD monitor.
NOTE

This function is not available during charging.

OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
To turn the camera on again, set the power/mode
switch to OFF, then to ON when using the battery pack.
When using the AC adapter, perform any operation
such as zooming.

Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Menus
) CLEAN-UP HDD

Writing speed to HDD tends to
become slow after long periods
of repeated use. Execute cleanup
periodically to regain the writing
speed.

* FORMAT HDD

This will ensure stable speeds
and operation when accessing
the hard disk drive.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
Connect the AC adapter.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
NOTE

Depending on the condition of the HDD, it may take several
minutes for the cleanup process to be completed.

EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
NOTES

• Be aware that all files and data including protected files
will be erased by the formatting process.

• Do not format the recording medium on your PC.
+ DELETE DATA ON HDD

_ MEDIA

This will make it more difficult to
recover data on the HDD which
has already been erased. It is
recommended that you do this
when disposing of the camera
to prevent illegal data recovery
(using commercially available
software).

, FORMAT SD CARD

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 SD card.

Connect the AC adapter.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.

EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
NOTES

• Be aware that all files and data including protected files
will be erased by the formatting process.

• Do not format the recording medium on your PC.

- VIDEO NO. RESET
. IMAGE NO. RESET

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.
It is convenient to separate
the new files from previously
recorded files.

EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when
completed.
[CANCEL]: Cancels this function.

Troubleshooting

The following phenomena are not
malfunctions.
• The camera heats up when it is used for a
long time.
• The battery heats up during charging.
• When playing back a video file, the
image stops momentarily or the sound is
interrupted at junctions between scenes.

Trouble
No power is supplied.

• To solve the problem, first follow the
instructions below.

• If the problem is not solved, reset the
camera. ( below)

• If the problem persists, please consult your

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The camera is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
functioning properly.

nearest JVC dealer.
8 To reset the camera
1) Set the power/mode switch to OFF and
remove the power supply (battery pack
or AC adapter) from the camera, then
reattach it.
2) Execute [PRESET] from the menu.
( pg. 49)

Action

• Connect the AC adapter securely.
• Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly.
• Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one.
• If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while

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the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again when

No display appears.

using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch to
OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform
any operation such as zooming.
• Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Power

• Move to a place where no vibration or excessive sound.
The power was turned • The drop detection function operated. Set the power/
mode switch to OFF, and to ON again. To turn off this
off accidentally.
function, set [DROP DETECTION] to [OFF].

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The displayed amount
of remaining battery
power differs from the
actual operating time.

• Fully charge the battery, and then run it down. If the

The power does not
turn on, or the battery
operation time is
extremely short even
after the battery is
fully charged.

• Make sure to use the camera under appropriate operating

The access/charge
lamp on the camera
does not light during
charging.

problem persists, the battery is worn out and needs to be
replaced. Please purchase a new one.

temperatures.
• The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please
purchase a new one.

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• Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely

–

high/low temperatures. 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
not light. Check the remaining battery power.

Troubleshooting (Continued)
Trouble
Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark
or whitish.

Displays

Coloured bright spots
appear on the LCD
monitor.
Aspect ratio of the
image is strange
when watching
images on your TV.

Recording cannot be
performed.

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• The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology.

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• Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE] so that it

• Recording medium is full. Delete unnecessary files or

its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green
or blue) 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 %)
matches the screen size of the connected TV.

replace the SD card.
• Select the recording medium properly.

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Recording

Vertical lines appear
on recorded images.

• Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject

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The LCD monitor
becomes red or black
for an instant.

• Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting under direct

–

During recording, the
date/time does not
appear.

• Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON].

• The temperature of the camera is increasing. If the

–

• Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other

–

• Change the settings in [ZOOM].
• Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording

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• Set focus to the automatic mode.
• Clean the lens and check the focus again.
• Wait to become natural colour. The camera adjusts the

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During video
recording, the 7REC
indicator flashes.
The LCD monitor
indications blink.
Digital zoom does not
work.
The focus is not
adjusted automatically.

The colour of the
image looks strange.

Action

• Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.
• When the LCD monitor’s LED light reaches the end of

illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction.
sunlight. This is not a malfunction.

camera continues to heat up, recording may be stopped
to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the
power, and then wait until the camera cools down.
functions that cannot be used together are selected at
the same time.

mode.

white balance automatically but it takes a time.
• Try manual white balance adjustment.
• In bright places, setting “Nightscope” or a slow speed is
not recommended.
• When the recorded image is too dark, try backlight
compensation or adjust brightness.
• When the recorded image is too bright, try adjust
brightness.

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Action

Recording

• Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone

The continuous
shooting speed is
slow.

• The continuous shooting speed will drop when

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Playback cannot be
performed.

(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance.
repeatedly making continuous shots, when using certain
recording media, or under certain recording conditions.

• Select the recording medium properly.
• To watch images on a TV, set the TV’s input mode or

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channel that is appropriate for video playback.

Playback

• Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone

• The sound of the hard disk drive may have been

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• The temperature of the camera is increasing. If the

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Files cannot be
deleted.

• Remove protection from the files and delete them.

When the image
is printed from the
printer, a black bar
appears at the bottom
of the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. This can be avoided by

The data process is
too slow after the
power is switched
on or the mode is
changed.

• There is a large number of still images (approx. 1,000

The SD card cannot
be removed from the
camera.

• Push the SD card in a few more times.

The CREATE DVD
screen is displayed in
the LCD monitor, and
no other operations
can be performed.

• Another operation is being attempted while a DVD burner

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The black & white
fader does not work.
There is a noise
during playback.
During video
playback, the U
indicator flashes.

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Trouble
White balance setting
cannot be activated.

(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance.
recorded if the camera was moved suddenly during
recording. Do not move or shake the camera suddenly
during recording.
camera continues to heat up, playback may be stopped
to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the
power, and then wait until the camera cools down.

recording with DIS activated.

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