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Page 1 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED VIDEO RECORDING & HARD DISK CAMCORDER PLAYBACK GZ-MG50U STILL IMAGE RECORDING GZ-MG40U & PLAYBACK GZ-MG30U ADVANCED OPERATIONS GZ-MG20U MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES To deactivate the demonstration, set '!DEMO MODE'! to _'OFF!!, pg, 48) For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No, (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No, (located on the battery pack mount of the...
Page 2 2 EN Built-inHard Disk Editing Fileson yourPC USB 2.0 enables This hard disk camera records images to a smooth transfer of video large, built-in hard disk drive (HDD) instead of a DV tape like conventional video cameras. This and still images to a enables extended...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ADVANCED OPERATIONS I Contents RECORDING FEATURES ........Backlight Compensation ......GETTING STARTED Spot Exposure Control ........LED Light ............Provided Accessories ........Manual Settings in MSET Menu ....Index .............. How to Select a Menu Item ....... Power ............. Manual Exposure ........
Page 4 However, live recording and Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere. places with water. • Use the JVC BN-VF707U battery pack and, to Also do not place any containers filled with water recharge...
Page 5 EN 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Do not point the lens directly into the sun, This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the 1. Read these instructions, malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a 2. Keep these instructions. risk of fire or electric shock.
Page 6 When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your This camera records video in MPEG2 format dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your compliant with SD-VIDEO format. camera together with the SD Memory Card. If one Remember...
Page 7 GETTXNG STARTED EN (1Lb A C Adapter AP-V14U ProvidedAccessories ,"2)Battery Pack BN-VF707U (_ Audio/Video Cable Lip USB Cable (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) Shoulder Strap (See page 8 for attachment) @ Lens Cap (See page 8 for attachment) _7_CD-ROM Remote Control Unit RM-V730U...
Page 8 GETTINGSTARTED Attaching t heShoulder Strap Attaching theLens Cap Follow the illustration. To protect the lens, attach the provided lens 1 Open the velcro strip. cap to the camera as 2 Thread the strap through the eyelet. shown in the illustration. Fold it back and thread it through the strap...
Page 9 GETTIN6 STARTED EN LCD Monitor Attaching t heCoreFilter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core Pull on the end @ of the LCD monitor and open filter reduces interference. the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270 °. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
Page 10 GETTXNG STARTED I Index ATTENTION: • Be careful not to cover R'J m, m and [] during shooting. • Be careful not to cover [] during playback.
Page 11 GETTINGSTARTED EN 1 1 Controls Indicators i2_ Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] Mode Switch [MODE] pg. 17) _2bLight Button [LIGHT] (pg. (pg. 14, 17) ..(3) Information Button [INFO/_] pg. 38) i_] Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks G Play/Pause Button [1_11] ( - pg.
Page 12 12 EN GETTINGSTARTED Indications onLCDMonitor During VideoRecording only During bothVideoandStillImage Recording o_o4Ltli'!2 _ I±O[_ 200× .... q_ll2_B @ Mode Indicator Pg. 17' (2) Wide Mode Indicator b_ Pg. 50/ ® Wind Cut nalca[or pg. 50/ i.ov;o:;oo;Ip @ Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), (normal), [E] (economy) pg.
Page 13 GETTINGSTARTED EN 13 During VideoPlayback During StillImage Playback L[\_ : TT_TZ_ _ -? ---:ZZC :::TT @ Mode Indicator pg. 17) ! ,6) @ Folder/File Number 41;; 3b Slide Show Playback Indicator pg. 29) Lip Battery Indicator pg. 54) Date/Time pg. 49) @ Selected Medium Indicator...
Page 14 14 EN GETTINGSTARTED 1 Set the power switch to OFF. I Power 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against This camera's 2-way power supply system lets the battery pack mount. you choose the most appropriate source •...
Page 15 • This product includes patented and other Perform steps 2 - 3 in "Charging tile Battery proprietary technology and will operate only Pack". with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs, Using Maximum continuous recording time generic non-JVC...
Page 16 In such a To resume the original function of the case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. accurate battery power indication • The recordable time display should only be If the battery...
Page 17 GETTINGSTARTED EN 17 2 Recording/Playback Mode I Operation Mode Select tile recording/playback mode using the To turn on the camera, set the power switch to MODE switch. _,- or ®J while pressing down the lock button _It : Video mode (: pg.
Page 18 GETTINGSTARTED I Language Setting I Date/Time Settings The language on the display can be changed. The recording start date/time is recorded on the pg. 48, 49) video/still image file and it can be checked pressing INFO during playback. - pg. 24, 29) 1 Set the power switch to _ or _].
Page 19 GETTINGSTARTED EN 19 I Brightness A djustment o f the II GripAdjustment Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip. Pass your right hand The brightness of the display can be adjusted. through the loop and grasp 1 Set the power switch to __'i or i •...
Page 20 EN GETTINGSTARTED | Inserting/Removing an SD Card I Formatting a Recording Medium You can use an SD card as a recording medium You can format (initialize) the built-in hard disk in the SD slot. See page 62 for the guaranteed (HDD) or SD cards.
Page 21: Remaining Space On The Recording Media
GETTINGSTARTED EN | Drop Detection | Selecting a Recording Medium This function turns off the power automatically to ..Select the recording medium before starting prevent HDD damage when the camera recording or playback, ( - pg, 48, 49) accidentally dropped.
Page 22 EN VXDEORECORDXNG & PLAYBACK NOTES: I VideoRecording • If the camera is left without any operation during recording or playback (video or still image) for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the Power Switch camera is turned off automatically to conserve power, To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to OFF, then to [_} or ®,...
Page 23 • The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the Use tile zoom function for close-up or wide- YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC angle shooting. You can zoom in up to 15x* by Service Center described on the sheet included in using the optical zoom.
Page 24 EN VXDEORECORDXNG & PLAYBACK To play back files in the [EXTMOV] folder Playback I Video If the data cannot be recorded properly, video files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. pg. 22) To play back the files in the [EXTMOV] folder, press the recording start/stop...
Page 25: Date Index Screen
VIDEO RECORDING& PLAYBACK EN Howto UsetheScroll B ar Locating the start point of the file or skip the file You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index Press to locate the start point of the next file. screen to find the desired files quickly.
Page 26 • The S-Video cable is optional, Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera.
Page 27: Playback Using The Remote Control
VIDEO RECORDING& PLAYBACK EN Buttons andFunctions I Playback Usingthe RemoteControl The full-function remote control unit can operate this camera from a distance as well as the basic operations (playback, stop, pause, fast-forward and rewind) of your VCR. Installing the Battery The remote control uses...
Page 28: Continuous Shooting
EN STILL XFIAGERECORDXNG & PLAYBACK Zooming | Still ImageRecording Use the zoom function for close-up or wide- angle shooting. For details, see page 23. Power Switch Continuous Shooting Lock Button If tile continuous shooting mode is set to oil, keeping the recording start/stop button pressed...
Page 29: Index Screen Of Still Image Files
STXLLIMAGE RECORDING& PLAYBACKEN Slide Show | StillImagePlayback You can playback all the images stored recording media automatically. Power Switch 1 Set the power switch to _}. Set the MODE switch to O. Lock Button • A still image is displayed. •...
Page 30: How To Use The Scroll Bar
EN STILL [#IAGE RECORDI_NG & PLAYBACK Howto UsetheScroll B ar Playback Z oom You can use the vertical scroll bar on the index You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. screen to find the desired files quickly. The scroll 1 Set the power switch to [i_J.
Page 31: Recording Features
RECORDING FEATURE5 EN | Backlight C ompensation | LED Light Backlight compensation brightens the subject When shooting with insufficient light at night, tile quickly. With simple operation, dark portions LED light turns on to improve visibility during the subject are brightened by increasing shooting.
Page 32: Manual Settings In Mset Menu
32 En RECORDINGFEATURES Manual E xposure _ ManualSettingsin MSET Menu Manual exposure is recommended in the following situations: You can use manual recording functions easily • When shooting using reverse lighting or when by selecting items in the MSET menus. the background is too bright.
Page 33 RECORDXNG FEATURES EN Manual F ocus To return to automatic focus Select [AUTO] in step 2. The camera's Full Range AF system offers Manual focus is recommended in situations continuous focusing ability from close-up listed below; infinity. However, the correct focus may not be •...
Page 34: White Balance
EN RECORDINGFEATURES WhiteBalance Manual White Balance Adjustment 1 Select [MWB] in WB menu. pg. 34) The white balance is usually adjusted 2 Hold a sheet automatically for correctness of the color reproduction under various lighting. However, plain white paper in front of the subject.
Page 35: Shutter Speed
RECORDING FEATURES EN Shutter Speed To change the shutter speed Press I_11, then select the shutter speed You can set the shutter speed manually. A fast pressing < / > and press I_11, shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast- To return to automatic shutter...
Page 36: Program Ae
EN RECORDINGFEATURES Effect Program AE You can use the program AE settings for specific You can add special effects to your recording shooting situations. images. 1 Select [RAE] in the MSET menu. pg. 32) 1 Select [EF] in the MSET menu.
Page 37: Playback Features
PLAYBACK FEATURES EN | Wipe or FaderEffects ._ | Playback Effects You can view videos with various effects You can view videos or still images with special scene transition. image effects. 1 Set the power switch to _. 1 Set the power switch to _. Set the MODE switch to _.
Page 38 EN MANAGXNGFILES I Viewing FileInformation Protecting Files You can view the file information in playback You can protect files from the accidental erasure. mode. 1 Set the power switch to [_-]. Information o nVideoFiles 2 Select the file type (video or still image) using the MODE switch.
Page 39: Managing Files
MANAGING FILES EN To protect all f iles | DeletingFiles Press A/v to select [PROTECT ALL], then press I_11. You can delete unnecessary files. Press /,./v to select [EXECUTE], then Deleting bythe ® Button press I_11. • All files are protected. Set tile power sw tch to To release protection...
Page 40: Cleaning Up A Recording Medium
EN MANAGING FILES To delete by selecting multiple files Press to select [FILE SELECT], then n Cleaning Up a Recording Medium press I_11. • The index screen appears, Writing speed of recording media tends Press A / v / < / )_ to select the file you want become slow after long period of repeated use.
Page 41: Copying/Moving Still Image Files
MANAGIN5 FILES EN To copy or move by selecting files Press </> to select [FILE], then press I_11. _ Copying/Moving Still Image Files • The index screen appears. Press /,, /v / < / > to select a desired file, You can copy or move still image files between then press I_11.
Page 42: Resetting The File Number
EN MANAGING FILE5 I Resetting the FileNumber _/n CreatingPlay List By resetting the file number (name), a new folder You can create a play list by collecting will be made. The new files you are going to desired scenes from the previously recorded make will be stored in the new folder.
Page 43: Playing Back Play List
MANAGING FILES EN To check the play list by playing back the | PlayingBackPlay List video You can check the play list before saving By playing back the play list, you can view your 1 After step 10, press > to select a thumbnail original video clips.
Page 44 EN MANAGING FILES Add/Delete Files in PlayList Changing P layListName You can edit existing play lists by adding The default name of play list is its creation date deleting files. and time. You can change the name on the keyboard screen as you like.
Page 45 MANAGING FILES EN Deleting Play List Dubbing U sing PlayList You can delete unnecessary play lists. Dubbing to an external device using a play list is possible. 1 Set the power switch to i_ 1 Connect the camera and your VCR with the Set the MODE switch to _1_.
Page 46: Dpof Print Setting
EN MANAGING FILE5 To print all still images (One print for each) DPOFPrint Setting Display the DPOF menu screen. ("To print by selecting a still image") This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital 2 Press ,.-,/v to select [ALL1], then press Print Order Format).
Page 47: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer
MANAGING FILE5 EN To cancel print setting Press ,,',/v to select [CANCEL], then press _ DirectPrintingwith a PictBridge Printer Ii,_ll. To stop printing after printing starts If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still Press I_11. The confirmation screen appears. images can be printed easily by connecting...
Page 48: Menu Settings
EN MENU SETTINGS | Common Menus for AllModes I Changing the MenuSettings You can change the menu settings to customize [ ] = Factory-preset your camera. Access the desired menu screen _ BASIC SETTING by following the steps below, then change various settings.
Page 49 MENU SETTINGS EN :1 :lLV_[o] i = l[o] I-I :I€_ :ii OFF: Makes the camera not to receive the signal [VIDEO] / IMAGE from the remote control. By resetting the file number (name), a new folder [ON]: Enables the operation with the remote will be made.
Page 50: Video Recording Menus
50 EN MENU SETTINGS NOTES: I VideoRecording Menus • Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting [ ] = Factory-preset condition. In this case, the {(_)1 indicator blinks or goes out. _llYA_ i i i'| •...
Page 51: Still Image Recording Menus
MENU SETTINGS EN 51 I StillImageRecording Menus I Still ImagePlayback Menus [ ] = Factory-preset [ ] = Factory-preset D]",,[o]i !]1I._1! i i'l "DPOF Print Setting" pg. 46) [FINE] / STANDARD Select the desired image quality. D]lll:(_tllllllil '<Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer"...
Page 52: References
LCD monitor turns off. 4 If the problem still exists, please consult your •".)To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation nearest JVC dealer. such as zooming. • To reset the camera The power was turned off accidentally.
Page 53 REFERENCES EN The recorded image is white The black & white fader does not work. • Shutter speed is set to NIGHTALIVE or slow • The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated. speed, 4 NIGHTALIVE and slow speed are only for use in 4Turn off the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone dark conditions.
Page 54: Warning Indications
LCD monitor become dark. High Exhausted 4Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • As the battery power comes close to nil, the Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD battery indicator blinks. When the battery power monitor.
Page 55 REFERENCES EN 55 CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE SWITCH VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO MPEG Appears when you attempt recording when the FOLDER write protection tab on the SD card is set to the The data cannot be recorded properly, or the...
Page 56: Cleaning The Camera
56 EN REFERENCES MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK I Cleaning the Camera CORRECTLY The recording medium cannot be played back correctly, Try playback again. Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE The operation...
Page 57: Cautions
• It is recommended that only genuine JVC JVC dealer. batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the Plug Adapter internal charging circuitry. • It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Page 58 • Do not touch the metal parts. electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, • Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC etc.). shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It _. in places subject to extremely high (over 4O°C or...
Page 59 REFERENCES EN Serious malfunctioning Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit the equipment. This equipment has been immediately and consult your local JVC tested and found to comply with the limits for a dealer.
Page 60: Specifications
60 EN REFERENCES Lens I Specifications GZ-MG50U/GZ-MG40U: F1.2to2.8, f=3.0mmto45mm, 15:1power Camera zoom lens GZ-MG30U/GZ-MG20U: F 1.8 to 3.2, f = 2.2 mm to 50 mm, 25:1 power zoom lens Power supply Filter diameter DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) GZ-MG50U/GZ-MG40U: DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Page 61 REFERENCES EN ACAdopter Format Power requirement SD-VIDEO AC 110 V to 240 V_, 50 Hz/60 Recording/Playback format Output Video: MPEG-2 DC11V_,1A Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) Remote Control Signal format NTSC standard Power supply Recording mode (video) DC3V ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (CBR) Battery life...
Page 62 62 EN REFERENCES Recording Time andNumber o f Images : Approximate recording time (for video) (The numbers indicate "minutes".) Tile tables below show tile approximate recording time and number of storable images. • Built-in hard disk The number increases or decreases depending GZ-MG50U GZ-MG40U...
Page 63 REFERENCES EN : Approximate number of storable images • SD card (for still image) Image size/ 1 GB quality Built-in hard disk 640 x 480/ Image size/ GZ-MG50U GZ-MG40U FINE 1555 3140 6040 quality GZ-MG30U GZ-MG20U 640 x 480/ 640 x 480/ 9999 9999 STANDARD...
Page 64 AC Adapter ..........16, 57 Manual Exposure ........Manual Focus ........... MSET Menu ............. Backlight Compensation ........Battery Pack ............. Brightness Control ........19, 49 Operation Sound ..........Changing The Menu Settings ...... 48 - Picture Quality ..........Charging The Battery Pack .........
Page 65 ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE LYT1469-001B...
Page 66 DVD with Titles (Windows ®) ..23 intellectual property rights in tile Program Viewing Edited Video with a Camera owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. (Windows ¢)) ..........Software Installation (Macintosh) ....
Page 67 WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS Agreement without giving any notice to You. IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED In this event, JVC may claim against You for TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES any damages caused by Your breach. Should MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A...
Page 68 FAR part 12.212 and is only licensed to You to the execution, interpretation with the same use rights JVC grants performance of this Agreement. commercial end users pursuant to the terms Victor...
Page 69 Surface, • Do net store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight. You can find the latest information English) on the provided software program our world wide web server at http://www.jvc- victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html...
Page 70 I Noticefor Users Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html), please...
Page 71 PIXELA User Support Center in your region. Region Location Phone # North America Los Angeles +1-213-341-8163 Europe U.K. +44-1489-564-764 Asia Philippines +63-2-438-0090 Please check the PIXELA website for latest information and downloading. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...
Page 72 System Requirements Windows ® • DigitalPhoto Navigator The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camera to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator. : Windows® 2000 Professional SP4 [2000] (pre-installed), Windows ® XP Home Edition [XP] (pre-installed), or Windows ®...
Page 73 • CyberLink DVDSolution The following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink DVD Solution. : Windowse_ 2000 Professional SP4 [2000] (pre-installed), Windows ® XP Home Edition [XP] (pre-installed), or Windows ® XP Professional [XP] (pre-installed) : Intel CePentium ® Ill, at least 700 MHz (Intel ®...
Page 74 USB reader/ writer CU-VUSD70, the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC. (Refer to "JVC Accessories" on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/) -10-...
Page 75 1 Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. I Software Installation ( Windows ® ) After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears. • From the [SETUP] screen, you can install the desired software. Follow the procedure described below to install •...
Page 76 5 Click [Next]. Click [Next]. [License Agreement] screen appears. [Setup Type] screen appears. Click [Yes]. _ Select the program(s) you want to install, then click [Next]. tut _¢ egr_rc_ _'SOn_nE U_NSE _ND UHI_ED _nn_Y _,_,_,a _,,rlL_,l_ 0u_,r,J_, _._,,L_,,k_,,, _L_ ¸ _ _ _..
Page 77 NOTES: I Connections (Windows ®) • If PowerDirector/PowerProducer/PowerDVD have already been installed on the PC, uninstall them before installing the provided software: Connecting the USB cable Video files captured with this camera can only be Connect the USB cable to copy still images handled on the provided software.
Page 78 When using Windows ® 2000: _ Viewing the Contents of a Recording '£ Double-click Medium (Windows ®) the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. 1 If you want to view the contents in the SD The [Removable Memory Card, make sure that the card is set Disk] icon which in the camera.
Page 79 Folder structure within the recording medium NOTES: Video files: Stored in the [PRGxxx] folder (where • Any folders or files other than those described xxx is a number), within the [SD VIDEO] folder. above are also recorded in the recording medium.
Page 80 NOTES: I Copying Files tothe PC(Windows ®) • Never disconnect the USB cable wMe the ACCESS lamp on the camera lights or blinks. • File transfer takes considerable time in PCs. Usage Still images and video files that are stored in a of a PC that supports USB 2.0 is required.
Page 81 • Edited files which were not produced on a JVC Hard Disk Camcorder. Also, be sure to turn off the SVRT function when The [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug Eject Hardware] dialog box appears.
Page 82 Click [OK]. Windows ® 2000: If a message indicatingthat the device can be safely removed appears, click [OK] I User's Guide/Help/Readme (Windows ®) and then click [Close]. This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection. For more details of each €ondOm dev_¢_ _o be topped Ch_,_s_ OKh__nt hue software,...
Page 83 • DigitalPhoto Navigator I Backing Up Videofiles (Windows ®) The User's Guide is included on the CD-ROM PDF format. Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer], then click [Open]. Double-click Set the camera to playback mode. [Docs] folder, then double-click the [PhotoNavi] Connect the camera...
Page 84 5 Copy the entire [SD VIDEO] folder. When returning folders backed up to the PC back to the camera, be sure to first erase the I Playing Back Copied V ideo (Windows ®) [SD VIDEO] folder in the camera HDD before copying the [SD VIDEO] folder of the PC.
Page 85 (Example of transition) How To Create DVDs simply (Windows ® ) Start PowerDirector Express NE and click [Load a media folder] of the import button, then select the folder that you have copied PC to register it to the library. 3 Select [Produce a Disc], and then click [Next].
Page 86 Select [DVD Format] and click [Next]. Click [Start] to create the file. After • If the video is [ULTRA FINE], [FINE], or completion of video file creation, [NORMAL], select [High Quality NTSC (or PAL) PowerProducer 2 Gold NE starts DVD]. If the video is [ECONOMY], select [Long automatically.
Page 87 8 Remove the check mark for [Include Menu] in the [Preview] screen, and then click [-*]. I Creatinga DVD with Titles (Windows ®) 1 Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable, or remove the SD Memory Card from the camera and connect...
Page 88 Drag and drop the videos from the library Select [Create a File (Everio Series)], to the timeline/storyboard in the playback then select [Next]. order. • If necessary, edit transition or title on the timeline/storyboard. Click [Produce] after finish editing. • Video in 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 aspect ratio cannot be edited together.
Page 89 6 Click [ Start]. 1 1 Click [Open media files]. The file that was This s tarts conversion ofthe edited file. The f ile is saved before is opened. Organize the files saved tothe location displayed inthe storage the order they will be played by checking location.
Page 90 | Software Installation(Macintosh) _ ViewingEdited Videowitha Camera (Windows ®) Follow the procedure described below to install the software. After changing the name of the file created Before starts installing, quit any other software steps in "Creating a DVD with Titles you are using.
Page 91 Click [Continue] on the Introduction Click [Agree] if you agree with the license screen. agreement. Read Me screen appears. Select a Destination screen appears _he _f_,are ILc_ e _,e_me_ • i!; ; i;_!, e!i!i i;!! ¸ Read the Important Information carefully 9 Select the desitination volume and click and click [Continue].
Page 92 1 1 Enter the Macintosh Administrator name | Connections (Macintosh) and password in [Name] and [Password] respectively, and click [OK]. Connect the USB cable to copy still images and Finish Up screen appears video files in a recording medium to the PC. •...
Page 93 Double-click the memory card icon on the I Viewing the Contents of a Recording desktop. The folders in the recording medium appear. Medium (Macintosh) _-'_ ......1 If you want to view the contents in the SD Memory Card, make sure that the card is set in the camera.
Page 94 NOTES: | Copying F iles to thePC(Macintosh) • Any folders or files other than those described above are also recorded in the recording medium. Still images and video files that are stored • Saving the wrong kinds of files in a recording recording medium can be copied...
Page 95 Edit EX Help] in the help menu. The usage is described. ReadMe The file is in the [ReadMe] folder. Support information and the limit are mentioned. INFORMATION For the exclusive URL for Everio, refer to PIXELA web site: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/ index.html...
Page 96 =repz To combine two or more files, | FileCombination (Macintosh) they need to first be linked in File Combination Mode. If the files will not be Step1 combined, proceed to Step 6. Start Capty MPEG Edit EX. To switch to File Combination Mode, frorn the 1 Double clickthe...
Page 97 Click [Open] to import the file. Step4 Select the file format. Normal y, select MPEG system stream format See HelD for other file formats. '_ Select the file format, and click [Execute]. * ..5 The files are arranged in playback order the File Combination Mode...
Page 98 Step7 Editing | FileTrimming (Macintosh) 1 The point selected first in the trimming range is displayed in the GOP list or frame Skip to Step9 if you do not edit video files. list. To edit in frame units, insert a check mark Step5 Switching to Trimming...
Page 99 For more information, refer to PIXELA web site: Cornbines tile multiple trimming ranges that were http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/ set in the trimming list at the currently selected locations. A single file is created. NOTES: • MPEG files edited with the [Create a File (Everio...
Page 101 • MultiMediaCards are not supported. When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your dealer or JVC • For video recording, use a high-speed SD Memory Card (at least service center, be sure to bring your camera together with the SD 10 MB/s).

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