Lyt1591 001D

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GETTING STARTED 8
INSTRUCTIONS
RECORDING
16
HARD DISK CAMCORDER 20
GZ-MG21U PLAYBACK
26
30
EDITING/PRINTING 36
DUBBING 47
MENU SETTINGS 50
FURTHER
INFORMATION 56
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO For Customer Use:

MODE” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 51) Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
Dear Customer, pack mount of the camera) below.
Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before Retain this information for future
use, please read the safety information and precautions reference.
contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this Model No.
product.
Serial No.
LYT1591-001D EN
2 EN Major Features
The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and
still images in massive quantities.
● To record videos (墌 pg. 16)

● To playback videos (墌 pg. 26)
● To record still images (墌 pg. 20)

● To playback still images
(墌 pg. 30)
Auto/Manual Recording Mode

SD Memory Card You can record without using any complicated
operations in Auto recording mode.
You can also record onto
Manual recording mode, on the other hand, enables
SD cards.
you to use special effects and make manual
“When Using an SD
adjustments to record videos that are even more vivid.
Card” (墌 pg. 15)
“To change to manual recording mode” (墌 pg. 22)
You can register recorded videos to

Video Event events according to their content. This
enables you to search and select files by
Registration content (event).
(墌 pg. 17)
USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of

Editing Files on Your PC video and still images to a computer.
With the bundled image editing software,
(墌 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION you can easily edit video and create your
AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) own DVDs.
If your printer is compatible with

Direct Printing PictBridge, still images can be printed
easily by connecting the camera directly
(墌 pg. 46) to the printer with a USB cable.
Read This First! – How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera EN 3

Please read the following instructions before Reset the camera if it does not operate
using the camera. correctly
Make a backup of important recorded data This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such
as background noise and interference can prevent
It is recommended to copy your important recorded it from operating correctly. If the camera does not
data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. operate correctly, reset the camera. (墌 pg. 56)
(墌 pg. 47)
If a problem occurs with the SD card, bring
Make a trial recording the card together with the camera for
repairs
Before the actual recording of important data,
make a trial recording and play back the recorded When requesting repairs for breakdowns by your
data to check that the video and sound have been dealer or JVC service center, be sure to bring your
recorded correctly. camera together with the SD card. If one of them is
not included, the cause cannot be diagnosed, and
Check the compatibility of recording the repair cannot be made properly.
media
Precautions on handling batteries
● The SD cards that are guaranteed to work with
this camera are those by Panasonic, TOSHIBA, ● When discarding batteries, environmental
pqi (still image only) and SanDisk. If other media problems must be considered and the local rules
are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
they may lose data that had already been must be strictly followed.
recorded. ● If the camera is subjected to electrostatic
● For video recording, use a high-speed SD card discharge, turn the power off before using it
(at least 10 MB/s). again.
● MultiMediaCards are not supported. ● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will only operate with
Format recording medium before use a JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/
VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic
Before using this camera, format the built-in hard non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the
disk or SD cards. This will also ensure stable internal charging circuitry.
speeds and operation when accessing the ● If the battery operation time remains extremely
recording medium. (墌 pg. 39) short even after the battery is fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
Make sure you hold the camera correctly ● Since the AC adapter processes electricity
during recording internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure
Do not cover the area near the lens, stereo to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
microphone, or camera sensor with your finger or ● After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby
other object while recording. (墌 pg. 10) mode, the camera will automatically turn off its
power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case,
battery charge starts if the battery is attached to
When a certain length of time passes the camera.
without operation
● When using the battery, the power will turn off INFORMATION
automatically to conserve power. Use the power Video recording (with sound) that was made
switch to turn on the power again. especially for demonstration at shops might be
● When using the AC adapter, the access lamp remaining on the hard disk of the camera that you
lights up, and the LCD turns off (the camera have purchased.
enters the sleep mode). To delete this video file, please refer to “Deleting
Files” (墌 pg. 36)/“Formatting a Recording
Medium” (墌 pg. 39).
4 EN Safety Precautions
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or
CAUTION on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/
16") or more on both sides, on top and at the
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, rear).
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Do not block the ventilation holes.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
able to get out.)
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the No naked flame sources, such as lighted
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in must be followed strictly.
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
Also do not place any containers filled with water
RAIN OR MOISTURE. or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines,
flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of
this unit.
NOTES: (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
● The rating plate and safety caution are on the equipment, fire or electric shock may be
bottom and/or the back of the main unit. caused.)
● The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount. Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
● The rating information and safety caution of the can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides. malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also
a risk of fire or electric shock.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a
CAUTION!
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
100°C or incinerate. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. malfunction.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
is incorrectly replaced. surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
● Dispose of used battery promptly. damage to the camera.
● Keep away from children.
● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in CAUTION!
fire. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.)
to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is
For USA-California Only not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material –
special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
EN 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camera is intended for
1. Read these instructions. private consumer use only.
2. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper
3. Heed all warnings. permission is prohibited. (Even if you record
4. Follow all instructions. an event such as a show, performance or
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
permission beforehand.)
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s Trademarks
instructions. ● Manufactured under license from Dolby
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
apparatus (including amplifiers) that ●
produce heat. MascotCapsule is a registered trademark of HI
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified CORPORATION in Japan.
by the manufacturer. Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All
10. Use only with the rights reserved.
cart, stand, tripod, ● Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
bracket, or table registered trademarks of their respective
specified by the holders.
manufacturer, or
sold with the
apparatus. When
a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
6 EN Contents
GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK

Accessories .......................................................8
Video
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......................... 9
Attaching the Lens Cap .................................. 9 Video Playback ............................................... 26
Attaching the Core Filter ................................ 9 Various Operations during Playback ........... 27
Index ..............................................................10 File Search Function .................................... 28
Necessary Settings before Use .........................12 Date Index Screen ................................... 28
Event Screen ........................................... 29
Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery
To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder ..... 29
Pack) ............................................................ 12
Deleting a Video File ................................... 29
Language Setting ......................................... 13
Date/Time Setting ........................................ 13 Still image
Other Settings .................................................14
Grip Adjustment ........................................... 14 Still Image Playback ........................................ 30
Tripod Mounting ........................................... 14 File Search Function .................................... 30
Data Battery System .................................... 14 Slide Show ................................................... 31
When Using an SD Card .............................. 15 Image Rotation ............................................ 31
Playback Zoom ............................................ 31
Deleting a Still Image File ............................ 31
RECORDING
Video / Still image
Video Watching Images on TV/Remote Control .......... 32
Video Recording ..............................................16 Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder ....... 32
Registering Files to Events .......................... 17 Playback on TV ........................................... 32
Zooming ....................................................... 18 Playback Using the Remote Control ............ 33
16:9 Mode .................................................... 18 Playback with Special Effects ........................... 34
LED Light ..................................................... 18
Deleting a File .............................................. 19
Checking the Remaining Space on the
EDITING/PRINTING
Recording Media .......................................... 19
Video / Still image
Still image
Managing Files ................................................ 36
Still Image Recording .......................................20 Deleting Files ............................................... 36
Zooming ....................................................... 21 Viewing File Information .............................. 37
Continuous Shooting .................................... 21 Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure .......38
LED Light ..................................................... 21 Formatting a Recording Medium ................. 39
Deleting a File .............................................. 21 Cleaning Up a Recording Medium ............... 40
Resetting the File Number ........................... 40
Video / Still image Changing the Event Registration of Video Files
Manual Recording ............................................22 after Recording ............................................ 41
Manual Setting in MSET Menu .................... 22
Nightalive ..................................................... 25
Backlight Compensation .............................. 25
Spot Exposure Control ................................. 25
EN 7
Video Regarding This Manual
Playlists .........................................................42 Button operations
Creating Playlists ......................................... 42 ● Button operations are illustrated as shown
Playing Back Playlists .................................. 44 below.
Other Operations of Playlists ....................... 44
ex.)
Still image
Print Setting ...................................................45

DPOF Print Setting ...................................... 45 ● Regarding the control lever (墌 pg. 11)
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer .......... 46 There are two kinds of operation using the
control lever: moving the lever towards up/
down/left/right, or pressing down the lever.
DUBBING They are described and illustrated as shown
below.
ex.)
Video 1) Move the control lever downward:
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs .....................47 Press .
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing .... 47
Still image
2) Press down the control lever:
Copying/Moving Still Image Files .....................48
Press 49.
MENU SETTINGS
3) Operate 1) and 2) continuously:
Changing the Menu Settings .............................50
Common Menus for All Modes .................... 51 Select Press / / /
Video Recording Menus .............................. 53 to select, then press
Set 49.
Video Playback Menus ................................ 54
Still Image Recording Menus ....................... 55
Still Image Playback Menus ......................... 55 Icons at the top of pages
27
FURTHER INFORMATION EN
otion playback
Troubleshooting ..............................................56 sed

Backward
Warning Indications .........................................60 Forward
Cleaning the Camera ........................................62

When there are icons at the top of pages, they
Cautions .........................................................63 show whether the page is related to videos and/or
Specifications ..................................................66 still images.
Indications on LCD Monitor ..............................68 Page related to videos
TERMS .............................................. Back cover
Page related to still images
Page common to videos and still

images
8 EN Accessories
or
AC Adapter Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable

AP-V18U / AP-V14U BN-VF707U
USB Cable Shoulder Strap Lens Cap (墌 pg. 9) CD-ROM

(墌 SOFTWARE (墌 pg. 9)
INSTALLATION AND
USB CONNECTION
GUIDE)
Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery Core Filter for Cables (墌 pg. 9)
RM-V730U (墌 pg. 33) CR2025 (for remote Large (A): Audio/Video Cable
control unit) Large (B): USB Cable
Pre-installed in the Small: DC Cord
remote control unit at
time of shipment.
EN 9
Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration.
Place here during

recording.
Attaching the Core Filter

Attach the core filters to the cables.
AV Cable USB Cable
The core filter reduces interference.
When connecting a cable, attach the
end with the core filter to the Large (B)
Large (A)
camera. Small
Attachment positions
(墌 right)
DC Cord
AC Adapter
Release the stopper.

3 cm (1-3/16")
Wind once.
10 EN Index
20
17
18 13
19
23 24
21
22
How to open the LCD monitor

Push and open the LCD monitor fully.
A
25
26
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
Power-linked operation
When the power switch is set to , you
can also turn the camera on/off by
opening/closing the LCD monitor.
EN 11
Controls Indicators
a Power Switch [OFF, , ] (墌 pg. 12) Q Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]
b Lock Button (墌 pg. 12) (墌 pg. 12)
c Zoom Lever [W /T ] (墌 pg. 18) R Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (墌 pg. 26) when you access files. Do not turn off the
d Light Button [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 18)/Information power or remove the battery pack/AC
GETTING STARTED
Button [INFO] (墌 pg. 37) adapter while accessing files.)
e Mode Switch [MODE] (墌 pg. 16, 20, 26, 30) S Auto Lamp [AUTO] (Lights up in Auto
f Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] recording mode.)
(墌 pg. 22)
g Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 50) Other Parts
h Delete Button [ ] (墌 pg. 19)
i Recording Start/Stop Button [REC/SNAP] T Reset Button [RESET] (墌 pg. 56)
(墌 pg. 16, 20) U Speaker (墌 pg. 26)
j Control Lever V Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 12)
: Reverse Skip (墌 pg. 27)/Up/Backlight W Camera Sensor
Compensation [ ] (墌 pg. 25)/Spot Remote Sensor (墌 pg. 33)
Exposure Control [ ] (墌 pg. 25) X Lens
: Forward Skip (墌 pg. 27)/Down/Manual Y Stereo Microphone
Set [ ] (墌 pg. 22) a LED Light (墌 pg. 18, 21)
: Reverse Search [3] (墌 pg. 27)/Left/ b Grip Strap (墌 pg. 14)
Nightalive [NIGHT] (墌 pg. 25) c SD Card Cover [OPEN] (墌 pg. 15)
: Forward Search [ 5] (墌 pg. 27)/Right/ d Stud Hole (墌 pg. 14)
Switch Screen Aspect Ratio (16:9/4:3) e Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 14)
[16:9] (墌 pg. 18)
Press down: Play/Pause (49)
(墌 pg. 26, 30)
k Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 28)/Remaining
Space Button [ ] (墌 pg. 19)/Data Battery ATTENTION:
Button [ ] (墌 pg. 14) ● Be careful not to cover W, X, Y and Z during
l Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 pg. 12) shooting.
● Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
Connectors malfunction.
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
M S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 32)
N Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]
O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
(墌 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE)
P DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 12)
12 EN Necessary Settings before Use

Be sure to configure the following three settings 3 Charge the battery pack by
before use.
connecting to the AC adapter.
Open the cover.
Power Related Preparations
(Using the Battery Pack)
1 Set the power switch to OFF.

DC
Connector
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
Power off
Playback
Recording
To AC Outlet
Lock button (110V to 240V)
2 Attach the battery pack. AC Adapter

(ex. AP-V14U)
Slide the battery pack down until it locks in
place. ● The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate
Bottom of the Camera charging has started.
● When the lamp goes out, charging is
BATT. finished. Unplug the AC adapter from the
AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camera.
To detach the battery pack

Slide and hold BATT. (墌 step 2), then remove
the battery pack.
To check the remaining battery power
(墌 pg. 14)
Required charging / recording time
Controls in this section Recording

Battery pack Charging time
time
Power/Charge Lamp BN-VF707U 1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr. 30 min.
Power Switch (Provided) (1 hr. 5 min.)
2 hr. 25 min.
BN-VF714U 2 hr. 40 min.
(2 hr. 20 min.)
5 hr. 50 min.
BN-VF733U 5 hr. 40 min.
(5 hr. 30 min.)
The times shown above are approximate times.
The values within ( ) are the times when the
LED light is on.
NOTE:
You can also use the camera with just the AC
adapter.
INDEX / / / / 49 MENU
EN 13
Language Setting Date/Time Setting

The language on the display can be changed. The recording start date/time is recorded on the
(墌 pg. 52) video/still image file and it can be checked by
pressing INFO. (墌 pg. 26, 30)
In addition, you can find the desired file from
1 Open the LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 10) the date index screen. (墌 pg. 28)
GETTING STARTED
2 Set the power switch to or . After performing step 1-4 in “Language
Slide while pressing down the lock button. Setting” (墌 pg. 13)
Power off
Playback
5 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
CLOCK ADJUST
Recording Select
DATE TIME
Lock button Set JAN 31 2006 11 : 07 AM
3 CAMERA SETTING
6
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING Set the date and time.
DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
QUALITY
Select
WIND CUT
Set
4 Select [DATE/DISPLAY]. Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.
Select DATE/TIME
SCENE COUNTER
Set
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
7
DATE DISPLAY ORDER
5 Select [LANGUAGE].
Select
Set ENGLISH You have now finished configuring the

necessary settings.
To use the camera right away

6 Select the desired language. To record videos (墌 pg. 16)
To record still images (墌 pg. 20)
Select
To configure other settings (墌 pg. 14)
Set
7
14 EN Other Settings
Check which buttons to use in the illustration of
“Controls in this section” on page 12. Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and
Grip Adjustment the recordable time.
Open the pad and make grip adjustments. When the battery is attached
1 Set the power switch to OFF.
Power off
Playback
Recording
Lock button
2 BATTERY CONDITION
100%
MAX TIME
Tripod Mounting 50%

min
0%
Bottom of the
Camera
NOTES:
● Battery information is displayed for approx. 3
seconds if the button is pressed and released
Align the camera quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button
stud hole with the is pressed and held for several seconds.
tripod stud, and the
mounting socket ● If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears
with the screw, and instead of the battery status even though you
then rotate the tried to press several times, there may be a
camera clockwise to problem with your battery. In such a case,
mount it to the consult your nearest JVC dealer.
tripod. ● The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
NOTE:
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
EN 15
When Using an SD Card Change the recording medium
By default, the HDD is set as the recording Preparation:

medium. If you want to record to an SD card, ● Set the power switch to or .
the following three operations need to be 1 DIS
performed. CAMERA SETTING
GETTING STARTED
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
NOTE: DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
For details on compatible SD cards, see “Check QUALITY
the compatibility of recording media” (墌 pg. 3).

2 Select [REC MEDIA SETTING].
Insert an SD card Select COPY/MOVE
0 NO. RESET
VIDEO MODE
Insert and remove the SD card only while the Set IMAGE MODE
power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card FORMAT

CLEAN UP
may be corrupted.
1 Open the SD card cover. 3 Select [VIDEO MODE] or [IMAGE
MODE].
Bottom of the
Camera Select
SD
Set HDD
4 Select [SD].
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped Select
edge first.
Set
Clipped Edge 5
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse To change the recording medium back to
side of the label. the HDD
Select [HDD] in step 4.
3 Close the SD card cover.
\
Format an SD card when using it for

To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
the first time
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the SD card.
For details on how to format an SD card, see
“Formatting a Recording Medium” (墌 pg. 39).
16 EN Video Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 10)
1 Set the power switch to

Slide while pressing down the lock
.
2 Set the MODE switch to
: Video mode
.
button.
Power off : Still image mode
Playback
● The camera is programmed to record
Recording
videos on the built-in hard disk when
Lock button it is shipped from the factory. To
change the recording medium, see
page 15.
LIGHT/INFO Zoom Lever
3 Press the REC/SNAP button

to start recording.
[0h56m]
● Approximate remaining time for

recording appears.
INDEX
/ / / /49 MENU
To stop recording
Press the REC/SNAP button again.
To change the picture quality (墌 pg. 53)
To register a file to an event (墌 pg. 17)
EN 17
Preparation:
NOTES: ● Set the power switch to .
● By default, the camera is set to record videos in
● Set the MODE switch to .
4:3 mode. To record videos in 16:9 mode, see
“16:9 Mode” (墌 pg. 18).
● If the camera is not operated during recording 1
or playback for 5 minutes when using the
battery pack, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. To turn the camera on again,
set the power switch to OFF, then to
When using the AC adapter, the camera enters
or .
2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].
the sleep mode (the access lamp lights and the Select
LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep
RECORDING
mode, perform any operation such as zooming. Set
● When the camera heats up, the 7REC
indicator flashes. If the camera continues to
heat up, shooting may be stopped to protect the
3 Select [ON/SELECT].
SELECT EVENT
recording medium. In this case, turn off the Select VACATION
1/3
power, and then wait until the camera cools

1 1 1 1 1
down. Set
● If data cannot be recorded or saved properly, 1 1 1 1 1
NON SECTION NEXT PAGE
the video files are not saved to the [SD_VIDEO]
folder, which is for regular videos. Instead, the
files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder. To play 4 Select the event that you want to
back these files, see “To Play Back Files in the register the file to.
[EXTMOV] Folder” (墌 pg. 29).
● Video files are given the names Select
MOV_001.MOD to MOV_009.MOD,
MOV_00A.MOD to MOV_00F.MOD, and Set
MOV_010.MOD in order of recording. ● To select a different destination, select
● After recording video for 12 consecutive hours,
[NEXT PAGE].
recording stops automatically.
● To cancel the event registration, select
● A new file will be created for every 4 GB of [NON SECTION].
continuous shooting.
● This camera records video in MPEG2 format The selected event is displayed on the
compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Remember screen. Press the REC/SNAP button to
that this camera is not compatible with other
start recording.
digital video formats.
● Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording. To search by event for a file to play back
● Do not move or shake the camera suddenly (墌 pg. 29)
during recording. If you do, the sound of the
hard disk drive may be recorded.
NOTE:
Once you select to register a file to a certain
event, the setting will remain even if you turn the
Registering Files to Events power off. Unless you change the setting, you will
If you select an event to register the file to register a file to the same event that you had
previously selected.
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).
18 EN Video Recording (Continued)
Zooming ATTENTION:
Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode
While recording may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a
Zoom out Zoom in 4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 mode if
playing back on a 4:3 screen TV.
NOTES:
● If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you
W: Wide angle T: Telephoto cannot change the screen aspect ratio.
● When recording or playing back videos at 16:9
mode, the image may appear to be slightly
● You can zoom in up to 32x by using the optical vertically stretched.
zoom. ● If you want to burn the recorded videos onto
● Zoom magnification over 32x is done through DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9
digital image processing, and is therefore called size videos and 4:3 size videos.
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
800x. Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. (墌 pg. 53)
LED Light
Optical zoom (up to 32x)
If you select to use this function, the LED light
turns on to improve visibility during shooting.
1 32 800 Preparation:
● Set the power switch to .
Digital zoom (up to 800x) ● Set the MODE switch to .
16:9
NOTES:
● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is
set all the way to W.
● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out Each time you press the button, setting
depending on the distance to the subject. In this changes.
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (墌 pg. 53)
The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
16:9 Mode
The light turns on automatically
You can record videos at 4:3 mode and 16:9 when shooting in insufficient light
mode. By default, the camera is set to record conditions.
videos at the 4:3 mode.
No Disables this function.
Preparation: display
16:9
Each press switches the screen aspect ratio.

EN 19
Deleting a File Checking the Remaining Space on the

The file most recently recorded will be deleted. Recording Media
Preparation:
After the recording is finished
1 ● Set the MODE switch to .
DELETE?
Example: When checking the HDD space
EXECUTE MAX RECORDING TIME
CANCEL
37
RECORDING
2 Select [EXECUTE]. FREE
USED
Select
The maximum recording time is displayed for
Set each picture quality mode, and the remaining
space is indicated by a pie chart.
Displayed picture quality mode

NOTE:
If the recording mode (video or still image) is
: ULTRA FINE
switched, or the power is turned off and on again : FINE
after recording, you cannot delete the file. : NORMAL
: ECONOMY
For details on the picture quality, see page 67.
To return to the normal screen

Press the button again.
20 EN Still Image Recording

Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 10)

button.
.
: Video mode
.

Playback
Recording ● The camera is programmed to record still
images on the built-in hard disk when it is
Lock button shipped from the factory. To change the
recording medium, see page 15.
Zoom Lever
3 Press the REC/SNAP button

to start recording.
40 FINE
PHOTO
The PHOTO indicator appears during

recording.
● To check how the image looks before
recording, press the REC/SNAP button
halfway and hold. The indicator
appears and becomes green when the
captured image is focused. To cancel the
LIGHT/INFO recording, release the REC/SNAP button.
To record it on the recording medium,
press the REC/SNAP button fully.
To change the picture quality (墌 pg. 55)
NOTES:
● Still images are recorded at 4:3 mode. They cannot be recorded at 16:9 mode.
● If the camera is not operated during recording or playback for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, it
turns itself off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again, set the power switch to
OFF, then to or . When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode (the access
lamp lights and the LCD monitor turns off). To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as
zooming.
EN 21
Zooming LED Light

While recording If you select to use this function, the LED light
Zoom out Zoom in turns on to improve visibility during shooting.
Preparation:
W: Wide angle T: Telephoto
● You can zoom up to 32x by using the optical
RECORDING
zoom.
● Digital zoom (墌 pg. 18) is not available.
Each time you press the button, setting
changes.
Continuous Shooting The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
If the continuous shooting mode is set to on,
keeping the REC/SNAP button pressed in
step 3 (墌 pg. 20) provides an effect similar to The light turns on automatically
serial photography. (Interval between still when shooting in insufficient light
images: approx. 0.3 seconds) conditions.
Preparation: No
● Set the power switch to . Disables this function.
display
Set the [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to Deleting a File
[ON]. (墌 pg. 55)
The file most recently recorded will be deleted.
40 FINE The indicator After the recording is finished
appears.
1
DELETE?
● Continuous shooting may not work well EXECUTE
depending on the recording medium. CANCEL
● The continuous shooting speed will drop if this

function is used repeatedly. 2 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
NOTE:
If the recording mode (video or still image) is
switched, or the power is turned off and on again
after recording, you cannot delete the file.
22 EN Manual Recording
About manual recording mode
This mode enables you to set the focus and Manual Setting in MSET Menu
screen brightness manually. You need to switch
to this mode because auto recording mode, You can use manual recording functions easily
which adjusts these settings automatically, is by selecting items in the MSET menus.
selected by default.
After performing “To change to manual
To change to manual recording mode recording mode” (墌 pg. 22)
Preparation:
1 16:9 [0h56m]
● Select the file type (video or still image) using

the MODE switch.
AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF
AE AF WB S.SP P.AE EF
16:9
2 Select the desired menu.
Select
Press twice.
0
Set AUTO
The indicator appears. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
AE AF WB S.SP P
To return to the auto recording mode For details on each menu, see pages 23 and
24.
Press the AUTO button so that the indicator
appears. 3 Select the desired setting.
0
AUTO
AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
AE AF WB S.SP P
Depending on the kind of settings you select,

you can set the value with / after
Controls in this section selecting.
Power Switch
4
MODE Switch
The menu disappears and the indicator for

the set function appears.
/ / / / 49 AUTO
EN 23
MSET Menu
Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset)

AE For video recording
(Manual Exposure) [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.
Adjusts the brightness. –6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1.
Use / to set the value.
For still image recording
[±0]: The brightness is not adjusted.
RECORDING
–2.0 to +2.0 (EV): Corrects the brightness within this range in
increments of 1/3EV. Use / to set the value.
To lock the exposure
When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the setting,
press and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator appears.
AF [AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically.
(Manual Focus) : Adjusts the focus manually. Use / to set the focus.
Adjusts the focus. (When zooming, the subject will not go out of focus if you adjust the
focus at the telephoto (T) side before zooming to the wide-angle (W)
side.)
WB [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
(White Balance) MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light
Adjusts the white source.
balance to achieve the 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper
White paper
optimum colors for the in front of the subject. Adjust the
amount of light in your zoom, or position yourself so that
surroundings during the white paper fills the screen.
recording. 2) Press and hold 49 until the
indicator starts blinking then
stops blinking.
FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is used.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

24 EN Manual Recording (Continued)
MSET Menu (Continued)
Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset)

S.SP [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.
(Shutter Speed) 1/2 to 1/4000 (For video recording) /
A fast shutter speed 1/2 to 1/500 (For still image recording):
can freeze the motion The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Use / to set
of a fast-moving the value.
subject, and a slow NOTE:
shutter speed can blur It is recommended to use the tripod (墌 pg. 14) when recording with a slow
the subject to give the shutter speed.
impression of motion.
P.AE [OFF]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.
(Program AE) SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly.
You can use the SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when
program AE settings for shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.
specific shooting SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear
situations. too bright.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.
EF [OFF]: No effect is used.
(Effect) SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos.
You can record videos MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old
or still images with movies.
special effects. CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of an old
movie atmosphere.
STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
* Not available for still image recording.

EN 25
Nightalive Spot Exposure Control

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Selection of a spot metering area enables more
from 1/2 to 1/30 seconds. It enables recording precise exposure compensation. You can select
with little light in dim locations. one of the three metering areas.
After performing “To change to manual After performing “To change to manual
recording mode” (墌 pg. 22) recording mode” (墌 pg. 22)
16:9 1
16:9
RECORDING
Press twice.
The indicator appears.
To cancel nightalive
Press (NIGHT) so that the indicator 2 Select the desired spot metering area
disappears. frame.
16:9 [0h56m]
Select
NOTE:
It is recommended to use the tripod (墌 pg. 14)
Set
when recording with a slow shutter speed.
Backlight Compensation
To lock the exposure
Backlight compensation brightens the subject After you finish configuring the setting, press
quickly. With a simple operation, dark portions and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds. The
of the subject are brightened by increasing the indicator appears.
exposure.
To cancel spot exposure control
After performing “To change to manual Press ( ) once so that the indicator
recording mode” (墌 pg. 22) disappears.
16:9
To cancel backlight compensation

Press ( ) twice so that the indicator
disappears.
26 EN Video Playback

button.
.
: Video mode
.

Playback
Recording VIDEO 53/53
Index screen for
Lock button videos
Zoom Lever/Speaker
Volume Control
LIGHT/INFO
● To change the medium to be played back,
see page 15.
3 Press / / / to select the

desired file, then press 49.
Select
Set
● To pause playback, press 49 again.
INDEX
To return to the index screen

Press INDEX when playback is paused.
To adjust the speaker volume
During playback, slide the speaker volume control towards + to turn the volume up, or towards – to
turn the volume down.
To turn the date display on/off
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 52)
To check the file information
Press INFO when playback is paused. (墌 pg. 37)
NOTES:
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 32)
● At the junctions between scenes, the image may stop momentarily or the sound may be interrupted.
However, this is not a malfunction.
● When the camera heats up, the U indicator flashes. If the camera continues to heat up, playback may
be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until
the camera cools down.
EN 27
Various Operations during Playback Slow motion playback

To resume normal playback, press 49. While playback is paused
Press and hold.
Still playback (Pause) Backward
Forward
Playback zoom
You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
Search playback
While playback is paused
Backward
Forward
PLAYBACK
● Pressing / repeatedly increases the
search speed. (–60x to +60x)
Full view of the image
Locating the start point of the file or The mark indicates the center point of the
magnified area.
skipping the file
Backward ● Press / / / to move to the magnified

area you want to view.
Forward ● To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.
Frame-by-frame playback
While playback is paused

Backward
Forward
● Pressing / repeatedly advances or

reverses the still picture frame by frame.
28 EN Video Playback (Continued)
File Search Function Date Index Screen
One-touch operation enables you to switch the You can search the desired file by the recording
index screen to the date index screen or event date.
screen for the convenient file search.
After displaying the date index screen in “To
change the display” (墌 pg. 28)
To change the display
On the index screen 1 Select the recording date.
SEARCH DATE
JUL 07 2006
AUG 13 2006
AUG 20 2006
AUG 23 2006
SEP 02 2006
Each press switches the screen.
VIDEO
Index
53/53
Date index Event

2 AUG 20 2006 1/7
screen screen screen
3 Select the desired file.

Select
Set
● During playback, mark appears on

the top left corner of the screen.
EN 29
Event Screen To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV]
You can search the desired file by the event that Folder
you registered the file to when recording.
(墌 pg. 17) After searching by the event, you If data cannot be recorded properly, the video
can search by the recording date to narrow files are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder.
down the search. (墌 pg. 17)
1 Press the REC/SNAP button while the
After displaying the event screen in “To index screen is displayed.
change the display” (墌 pg. 28) 2 After [MPG] is displayed, press / /
/ to select the file you want to play,
1 Select the event. then press 49.
SEARCH EVENT
1/3
VACATION
1 1 1 1 1
Press the REC/SNAP button again.
● The file information and playlist creation functions
1 1 1 1 1
NEXT PAGE
are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.
● To move to the next page, select [NEXT ● Delete files in the [EXTMOV] folder by using your
PLAYBACK
PAGE]. PC.
2 SEARCH EVENT
1
ALL SCENES
JUL 07 2006
AUG 13 2006 Deleting a Video File
AUG 20 2006
SEP 02 2006
Preparation:
Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the file
3 Select the recording date. on the index screen.
AUG 20 2006 1/7
Select
1
DELETE?
Set
Remaining files: 0059
EXECUTE
CANCEL
● To display all the files, select [ALL

SCENES]. You can select the file that you want to
delete by pressing / .
Select 2 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
● During playback, mark appears on the Set
top left corner of the screen.
To change the event registration of a file To exit the file delete screen
(墌 pg. 41) Select [CANCEL] in step 2.
30 EN Still Image Playback
1 Set the power switch to .

Power off
: Video mode
.
: Still image mode

Playback
Recording
Lock button IMAGE 53/53
Index screen for
still image
LIGHT/INFO Zoom Lever
● To change the medium to be played back,

see page 15.
3 Press / / / to select the

desired file, then press 49.
Select
Set
● Press / to display the previous/

next file.
INDEX

Press INDEX.
To turn the date/time display on/off
Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON], [AUTO] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 52)
To check the file information
Press INFO when playback is paused. (墌 pg. 37)
File Search Function

One-touch operation enables you to switch the index IMAGE 53/53
screen to the date index screen for the convenient file Index Date index
search. screen screen
● The event screen cannot be used for still images.
For details on operations, see page 28.

EN 31
Slide Show Playback Zoom

You can playback all the images stored in the You can magnify the playback image up to 5x.
recording media automatically.
During playback
During playback
● During the slide show, pressing displays

files in descending order, and pressing Full view of the image
displays files in ascending order. The mark indicates the center point of the
magnified area.
To end the slide show
Press 49 again. ● Press / / / to move to the magnified
area you want to view.
PLAYBACK
● To zoom out, slide the zoom lever towards W.
Image Rotation
You can rotate a still image clockwise or Deleting a Still Image File
counterclockwise.
Preparation:
During playback Playback the still image. Alternatively, select the
file on the index screen.
Counterclockwise
1
DELETE?
Clockwise
● Each time you press or , the image EXECUTE
rotates (90° 180° 270° 0°). CANCEL
You can select the file that you want to

2 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
To exit the file delete screen

Select [CANCEL] in step 2.
32 EN Watching Images on TV/Remote Control
Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder

Make sure all units are turned off before connecting.
Open the cover. Connect the cable so that the colors of the
terminals and connectors match.
(White: audio left, red: audio right, yellow: video)
AV Connector
AV Cable
S Connector
(provided)
AV Input Terminal for TV,

VCR, or DVD Recorder
When connecting the camera to a

VCR/DVD recorder, also check the
connection between the VCR/DVD
S-Video Cable (optional) recorder and the TV.
Enables playback of even higher quality.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 12)
● To connect the camera to a PC, refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION
GUIDE.
● This camera is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a
television of a different standard.
Playback on TV
After connecting the camera to the TV in “Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder”
(墌 pg. 32)
1 Turn on the camera and the TV.

2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3 (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.
4 Start playback on the camera. (墌 pg. 26, 30)
NOTE:
If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange and the screen size can be changed on the TV,
make adjustments on the TV.
EN 33
Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions
A battery is included inside the remote control

at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
Effective distance for

indoor use:
5 m (16 ft)
PLAYBACK
Remote Sensor
A Infrared Beam Transmitting Window

B ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
NOTE:
Zoom In/Out (墌 pg. 18, 21)
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation when the remote C Up Button
sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful Rotate Button (counterclockwise) (墌 pg. 31)
lighting. D Skip Backward Button
E Left Button
F Back Button
G PLAYLIST Button (墌 pg. 42)
To Reinsert the Battery H START/STOP Button
The remote control uses one lithium battery
I SNAPSHOT Button (墌 pg. 20)
(CR2025). J INFO Button (墌 pg. 37)
K Skip Forward Button
Pull out the battery holder
L PLAY/PAUSE Button
by pressing the lock tab. M Right Button
N Next Button
O Down Button
Rotate Button (clockwise) (墌 pg. 31)
Lock Tab
P INDEX Button
Q DATE Button
34 EN Playback with Special Effects

You can add the following two types of special Preparation:
effects before playback. ● Set the power switch to .
● Select the file type (video or still image) using
Wipe or fader effects the MODE switch.
Add effects at the beginning and end of videos.
These effects cannot be set for still images. 1 DATE/DISPLAY
CHANGE EVENT REG.
PLAYLIST
Playback effects WIPE/FADER
Add effects that, for example, alter the color EFFECT
PROTECT
tones of videos. DELETE
2 Select [WIPE/FADER] (Video only) or

[EFFECT].
WIPE:DOOR
Select WIPE:SCROLL
WIPE:SHUTTER
Set OFF OFF

FADER-WHITE
FADER-BLACK
FADER-B.W
3 Select a desired effect.

Select
Set
For details on each effect, see page 35.

4
To turn off the effect

Controls in this section Select [OFF] in step 3.
Power Switch
MODE Switch
/ / / / 49 MENU
EN 35
[WIPE/FADER]
Menus Details
FADER-WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER-BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER-B.W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out
from color to black and white.
WIPE:CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner,
or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
WIPE:WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward
the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the
center.
PLAYBACK
WIPE:SLIDE Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE:DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,
revealing the scene, or wipe out so the black screen reappears from
left and right to cover the scene.
WIPE:SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE:SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,
or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black
screen.
[EFFECT]
Menus Details
SEPIA The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo.
MONOTONE The image becomes black and white like an old movie.
CLASSIC FILM* The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping
frames.
STROBE* The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
*Not available for still image recording.
36 EN Managing Files
You can directly manage recorded files in the
camera. Deleting Files
CAUTION: Deleting with the Button

Do not remove the recording medium or perform
any other operation (such as turning off the Preparation:
power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use ● Set the power switch to .
the provided AC adapter, as the data on the ● Select the file type (video or still image) using
recording medium may be corrupted if the the MODE switch.
battery becomes exhausted during operation. If
the data on the recording medium becomes
corrupted, format the recording medium. 1 Select the file to be deleted.
(墌 pg. 39) VIDEO 53/53
2
DELETE?
EXECUTE
CANCEL
You can select the file that you want to

3 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
Controls in this section To exit the file delete screen

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.
MODE Switch
Power Switch Zoom Lever NOTE:

If you press during recording mode, the file
/ / / / recorded most recently will be deleted. However,
49 if the recording mode (video or still image) is
switched or the power is turned off and on again
after recording, you cannot delete the file.
LIGHT/INFO MENU
EN 37
Deleting on Menu Screen 4 Select [EXECUTE].

Preparation: If [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3,
● Set the power switch to . select [EXECUTE AND QUIT].
● Select the file type (video or still image) using Select
the MODE switch.
Set
1 WIPE/FADER
EFFECT
PROTECT NOTES:
DELETE ● Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING them, release the protection first. (墌 pg. 38)
DATE/DISPLAY ● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.
2 Select [DELETE].
Select
DELETE ALL
Set CURRENT Viewing File Information

FILE SELECT
Preparation:
● For video files: Pause the playback.
3 Select the desired menu. Alternatively, select the file on the index
screen.
Select ● For still images: Playback the still image.
EDITING/PRINTING
Alternatively, select the file on the index
Set screen.
● [CURRENT]:
Currently displayed file is deleted. You can FILE : MOV D0A. MOD
select the previous or next file by pressing FOLDER
DATE/TIME
: PRG 001
: JAN. 1.06 12:00 AM
/ . PB TIME : 0:20:05
● [FILE SELECT]: QUALITY
PROTECT
: ULTRA FINE
: OFF
You can choose multiple files to delete from
the index screen.
Video Files
1) Press / / / to select the file you
want to delete, then press 49.
FILE: File name
• The mark appears on the file. To FOLDER: Folder name
select other files, repeat this step. DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording
• If you slide the zoom lever towards T, the
preview screen is displayed. Sliding the PB TIME: Playback time (length of the file)
zoom lever towards W returns to the QUALITY: Image quality (墌 pg. 53)
index screen. PROTECT: File protection status (墌 pg. 38)
2) Press MENU.
● [DELETE ALL]:
Still Image Files
All files are deleted.
FILE: File name
DELETE?
FOLDER: Folder name
EXECUTE
DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording
CANCEL
SIZE: Image size
QUALITY: Image quality (墌 pg. 55)
PROTECT: File protection status (墌 pg. 38)
To turn off the file information display

Press INFO again.
38 EN Managing Files (Continued)

Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure 4 Select [EXECUTE].
If [FILE SELECT] was selected in step 3,
Preparation: select [QUIT].
● Select the file type (video or still image) using Select
the MODE switch.
Set
1 PLAYLIST
WIPE/FADER
EFFECT
PROTECT
To release protection
DELETE Select the protected file in step 3.
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING To release protection of all files
1) In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL], then press
2 Select [PROTECT]. 49.
2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
Select
CANCEL ALL
press 49.
Set CURRENT
FILE SELECT
PROTECT ALL NOTE:
For an SD card, you can use the write/erase
protection tab to set protection. To protect all the
3 Select the desired menu. files, slide the tab to the “LOCK” position.
Select
Write/erase protection tab
Set
● [CURRENT]:
Currently displayed file is protected.You can
select the previous or next file by pressing
/ .
● [FILE SELECT]:
You can choose multiple files to protect from
index screen.
1) Press / / / to select the file you
want to protect, then press 49.
• The 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.
2) Press MENU.
● [PROTECT ALL]:
All files are protected.
PROTECT?
EXECUTE
CANCEL
EN 39
Formatting a Recording Medium

To make it more difficult to recover the data
You can format (initialize) the built-in hard disk on the hard disk
(HDD) or SD cards. You have to format newly- Even if you format the hard disk or erase the
purchased SD cards with this camera before data on the hard disk, sometimes the erased
using them. This will also ensure stable speeds data can be recovered by using data recovery
and operation when accessing the recording software etc. that are commercially available.
medium. Be aware that all files and data By pressing 49 while selecting [HDD] and
including protected files will be erased by the holding down the button in step 4, you can
formatting process. erase the data on the hard disk in a format that
Preparation: is difficult to recover. Moreover, by repeating
● Set the power switch to or . this procedure, you can make the data even
more difficult to recover.
● When formatting in this way, a formatting
1 DIS progress bar is displayed.
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
● If the formatting progress bar does not appear,
REC MEDIA SETTING select [CANCEL] and try again from step 3.
DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
QUALITY
2 Select [REC MEDIA SETTING]. NOTE:

Do not format the recording medium on your PC.
Select VIDEO MODE
Make sure that you format the recording medium
EDITING/PRINTING
IMAGE MODE
Set FORMAT on the camera.

CLEAN UP
COPY/MOVE
NO.RESET
3 Select [FORMAT].
Select
Set
4 Select [HDD] or [SD].

Select DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT
HARD DISK DRIVE?
ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED.
Set
EXECUTE
CANCEL
5 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
40 EN Managing Files (Continued)
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium Resetting the File Number

Writing speed of recording media tends to By resetting the file number (name), a new
become slow after long periods of repeated folder will be made. The new files you are going
use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup to make will be stored in the new folder. It is
periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent convenient to separate the new files from
to a PC’s “Defragmentation” function. previously recorded files.
Preparation: Preparation:
● Set the power switch to or . ● Set the power switch to or .
● Be sure to use the provided AC adapter for
the power supply when cleaning up a
recording medium. (墌 pg. 12)
1 DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
1
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
DIS
REGISTER EVENT
CAMERA SETTING
QUALITY
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING

DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
2 Select and set items as follows.
QUALITY
[REC MEDIA SETTING] [NO.RESET]
2 Select and set items as follows. Select 0
[REC MEDIA SETTING] [CLEAN UP] Set VIDEO

IMAGE
Select
Set HDD
SD
3 Select the file type ([VIDEO] or
[IMAGE]).
3 Select [HDD] or [SD]. Select EXECUTE NO. RESET

FOR VIDEO FILES
Select CLEAN UP? Set

EXECUTE
THIS PROCESS MAY
TAKE A WHILE. CANCEL
Set EXECUTE
CANCEL
4 Select [EXECUTE].
4 Select [EXECUTE]. Select
Select Set
Set
● When cleanup is finished, [CLEANING UP

COMPLETED] appears. Press 49 to
complete the operation.
● Depending on the hard disk drive it may
take several minutes for the cleanup
process to be completed.
EN 41
Changing the Event Registration of 5

EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS
Video Files after Recording SAVE OPERATION CONTENT?
SAVE AND QUIT
Preparation: DELETE AND QUIT
● Set the power switch to . CANCEL

6 Select [SAVE AND QUIT].
1 BASIC SETTING Select
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
CHANGE EVENT REG.

Set
PLAYLIST
WIPE/FADER
EFFECT
2 Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].

SELECT EVENT
Select VACATION
1/3
1 1 1 1 1
Set
1 1 1 1 1
NON SECTION NEXT PAGE
3 Select a new event to register the file

to.
EDITING/PRINTING
VIDEO 1/7
Select
Set
● To move to the next page, select [NEXT

PAGE].
● To cancel the event registration, select
[NON SECTION].
4 Select the file you want to register.

Select
Set
● The 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.
42 EN Playlists
What is a Playlist?
It is a list that enables you to organize recorded Creating Playlists
videos in order of preference.
After performing “To display the playlist
To display the playlist screen screen” (墌 pg. 42)
Preparation:
3 Select [NEW LIST].
● Set the MODE switch to . Select NEW LIST
1 REC MEDIA SETTING

Set IMPORT FROM EVENT
IMPORT FROM DATE
DATE/DISPLAY
ALL SCENES
CHANGE EVENT REG.
PLAYLIST
4
WIPE/FADER
EFFECT Select an item and display files.
PROTECT
Select
2 Select [PLAYLIST].
Set
Select
DELETE ● [IMPORT FROM EVENT]:
Set PLAYLIST CONTENTS
Search for an event and display the
NEW LIST
EDIT corresponding files listed by recording date.
Press / / / to select the event,
then press 49.
● [IMPORT FROM DATE]:
NOTE: Display all the files in the medium listed by
You can display the playlist menu simply by recording date.
pressing the PLAYLIST button on the remote ● [ALL SCENES]:
control. Display all files individually.
The files are EDIT
displayed.
See “Displaying TOTAL
00h00m
Files” (墌 pg. 43)
for details. DVD1
Controls in this section

MODE Switch
Power Switch 5 Select the file to add to playlist.
Zoom Lever EDIT
Select
TOTAL
/ / / / 00h00m
49 Set
DVD1
Insertion point
INDEX MENU
EN 43
6 Select the insertion point. Displaying Files

Select EDIT
Details on how files are displayed in step 4 are
TOTAL
described below.
Set 30h15m
DVD1 When selecting [IMPORT FROM

EVENT] or [IMPORT FROM DATE]
● To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6. All the files recorded on the same date are
displayed as a single file.
7 QUIT PLAYLIST
Originally, these files cannot be registered
SAVE EDITED CONTENTS? separately. To register files separately, perform
SAVE AND QUIT “Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist” (墌 pg. 44) after
DELETE AND QUIT creating the playlist.
CANCEL Recording date: March 12, 2006
11:00 AM
8
EDIT
MAR.12.2006
Select [SAVE AND QUIT]. TOTAL

00h00m
Select 1:00 PM
DVD1
Set 3:00 PM
To check individual scenes

To check a registered scene
EDITING/PRINTING
Use / to select the file and press the
1) Press after step 6 to move to the INDEX button. A list of individual scenes
registered file column shown on the right. appears.
2) Use / to select a file and press 49. ● To display the preview screen, select a file
3) Press INDEX to return to the previous and press 49. Press again to return to the
screen. previous screen.
To delete a registered scene ● Press INDEX again to stop checking.
1) Press after step 6 to move to the
registered file column shown on the right.
2) Use / to select a file and press . When selecting [ALL SCENES]
Files can be displayed individually and registered
NOTES: in order of preference.
● A maximum of 99 playlists can be created. Recording date: March 12, 2006
● Each playlist can consist of a maximum of 99
scenes. EDIT 11:00 AM
● If you delete the original files, the TOTAL
00h00m
corresponding files are also deleted from the 1:00 PM
playlist. DVD1
● Files in the [EXTMOV] folder cannot be used to 3:00 PM

create playlists.
44 EN Playlists (Continued)
Playing Back Playlists Other Operations of Playlists
You can perform additional editing and delete
After performing “To display the playlist
files in a created playlist.
screen” (墌 pg. 42)
Preparation:
3 Select [PLAYLIST CONTENTS].
Perform “To display the playlist screen”
(墌 pg. 42).
Select PLAYLIST CONTENTS
ALL SCENES
Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist
Set 01 NOV 10.06 11:30AM
02 NOV 15.06 11:00PM 3 Press / to select [EDIT], then
03 NOV 25.06 11:00AM
press 49.
4 Press / to select the playlist you
4 Select the playlist that you want to want to edit, then press 49.
playback. ● To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8
Select in “Creating Playlists” (墌 pg. 42).
Set Changing Playlist Names
● During playback of the playlist, mark The default name of a playlist is its creation
appears on the top left corner of the screen. date and time.
● If you slide the zoom lever towards W while 3 Press / to select [RENAME], then
playback is paused, the index screen for press 49.
playlist appears. You can see the contents
of the playlist and select the desired scene. 4 Press / to select the desired
To return to the playback screen, slide the playlist, then press 49.
zoom lever to T. 5 Press / / / to select the desired
letter, then press 49.
To stop playback ● Repeat this process to complete the name.
Press 49. ● You can change the character types (capital
To return to the normal playback mode letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/
Select [ALL SCENES] in step 4. a/@].
● To correct a letter, select [}] or []] and press
49 to move the cursor to the letter, then
select [CLEAR] and press 49.
6 Press / / / to select [ ], then
press 49.
Deleting Playlist
Original files are not deleted even if you delete
the playlist.
3 Press / to select [DELETE], then
press 49.
4 Press / to select a playlist you
want to delete.
● To delete all playlists at once, select [DELETE
ALL].
5 Press 49.
6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
Print Setting EN 45
DPOF Print Setting 3 Select [SELECT IMAGES].

DPOF TOTAL: 0 7/59
This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Select
00 00 00
Print Order Format). You can set which images
to be printed and the number of prints with this Set
00 00 00
camera. This feature is useful to print with a
DPOF-compatible printer or for taking the 00 00 00
recording medium to a photo lab for printing. Number of prints

Preparation:
● Set the MODE switch to . Select
1 Set
● If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards

T, the preview screen of the still image is
displayed.
2 Select [DPOF].
5 Select the number of prints.
Select
RESET
Select
Set SELECT IMAGES
ALL1
CHECK SETTINGS Set
EDITING/PRINTING
● To set print information for other images,
repeat steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to
999 files.)
To cancel the selection

Set the number of prints to “00”.
Controls in this section
To print all still images (One print for each)
Zoom Lever 1) In step 3, press / to select [ALL1], then
Power Switch
press 49.
MODE Switch 2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
To confirm DPOF settings
In step 3, press / to select [CHECK
SETTINGS], then press 49.
● If necessary, change the number of prints
for the desired file by following steps 4 and
5.
To reset DPOF settings
1) In step 3, press / to select [RESET],
then press 49.
2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
press 49.
/ / / / 49 MENU
46 EN Print Setting (Continued)

Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer 6 Press / to select menus and
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still press / to select settings.
images can be printed easily by connecting the
camera directly to the printer with the USB cable.
DPOF setting can also be used. (墌 pg. 45)
To Print by Selecting a Still Image ● [NUMBER OF PRINTS]:

The number of prints can be set from 1 to
Preparation: 99.
● Set the power switch to . ● [DATE]:
● Set the MODE switch to . Set whether to print the date and time.
1 7 Select [PRINT].
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
Select
DPOF
DIRECT PRINT
EFFECT Set
PROTECT
DELETE
2 Select [DIRECT PRINT]. To stop printing after printing starts

1) Press 49.
Select 2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then
Set
press 49.
● [PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears. NOTE:

3 Connect the camera to the printer
If the printer is not recognized, or to print again
after direct printing with a PictBridge printer,
with the USB cable. remove the USB cable, select [DIRECT PRINT]
● After a while, the print menu appears. in the menu again, and then reconnect the cable.
SELECTED PRINT
DPOF PRINT
To Print Using the DPOF Settings

CANCEL
If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can

4 Select [SELECTED PRINT].
use the DPOF settings. (墌 pg. 45)
Select After performing step 1-3

PRINT THIS IMAGE
Set 4 Select and set items as follows.

[DPOF PRINT] [PRINT]
SET
Select
5 Select the desired Image.
Set
Select
● To confirm the DPOF setting, press /
NUMBER OF PRINTS
DATE OFF
to select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press
Set
PRINT 49. After that, press MENU to return to the
CANCEL previous menu.
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs EN 47
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for

Dubbing
Preparation:
Connect the camera to a VCR or DVD recorder.
(墌 pg. 32)
1 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX

input mode.
2 Start playback on the camera.
● To playback videos (墌 pg. 26)
● To playback playlists (墌 pg. 44)
3 At the point you want to start

dubbing, start recording on the VCR/
DVD recorder.
(Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s
instruction manual.)
To stop dubbing
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder, then
stop playback on the camera.
DUBBING
48 EN Copying/Moving Still Image Files

Check which buttons to use in the illustration of 3 Select the desired menu.
“Controls in this section” on page 42.
Select
You can copy or move still image files between
the HDD and SD card using the on-screen Set
display. ● [COPY]: Files are copied to the destination
Preparation: medium while leaving original files
● Set the power switch to or . in the source medium.
● Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD ● [MOVE]: Files are moved to the destination
slot. medium while deleting original files
● Make sure that enough free space is left in the (except read-only files) in the
copy/move destination medium. source medium.
IMAGE COPY
1
MEDIA HDD SD
FILE UNIT ALL
GAIN UP
NUMBER OF FILE 0059
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING EXECUTE
REC MEDIA SETTING CANCEL
DATE/DISPLAY
4
QUALITY
SELF-TIMER Set the direction of copy/move.
(HDD ] SD or SD ] HDD)
2 Select and set items as follows.
[REC MEDIA SETTING] [COPY/
MOVE]
Select 5
COPY
Set MOVE
EN 49
6 Set the file unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to
copy/move.
● [FILE]:
Select when you want to transfer the
selected files.
1)Press / / / to select the desired
file, then press 49.
• The mark appears on the file. To
select other files, repeat this step.
2)Press MENU.
● [ALL]:
Select when you want to transfer all files in
the recording medium.
7 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
● File transfer starts. When [COPYING

(MOVING) COMPLETED] appears, press
49.
To stop the file transfer

Press 49, then select [EXECUTE] and press
DUBBING
49.
50 EN Changing the Menu Settings

You can change the menu settings to customize Preparation:
your camera. ● Select (recording) or (playback)
using the power switch.
● Some menus can be used for both operation ● Select (video) or (still image) using the
modes (recording/playback) and file types MODE switch.
(video/still image). Other menus can be used
depending on the selected file type and 1 DATE/DISPLAY
operation mode. CHANGE EVENT REG.
PLAYLIST
● To see all the menus, scroll the screen. WIPE/FADER
EFFECT
PROTECT
DELETE
2 Select the desired menu.

WIPE:DOOR
Select WIPE:SCROLL
WIPE:SHUTTER
Set OFF OFF
FADER-WHITE
FADER-BLACK
FADER-B.W
For details on each menu, see pages 51 to

55.
3 Select the desired menu setting.
Select
Set
To return to the previous screen

Press .
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
To display the operation guide
Controls in this section Press INFO when the menu screen is
displayed. (The operation guide is not displayed
Power Switch depending on the type of the menu.) To remove
MODE Switch the operation guide, press INFO again.
NOTE:
Even if the menu item is displayed, some items
cannot be set depending on the selected mode
(video/still image, recording/playback). In this
case, sub menus cannot be accessed and
settings cannot be changed.
/ / / / LIGHT/INFO MENU
49
EN 51
Common Menus for All Modes

Menus Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) 墌
BASIC SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus. –
PRESET EXECUTE: Performs this function.
Returns all the camera settings [CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without –
to their default values. executing reset.
DEMO MODE OFF: Disables the function.
Introduces special features of [ON]: Activates the function.
the camera at the following NOTES:
cases. ● The demonstration only works when the DC cord is
● When the menu screen is connected, not with the battery.
–
closed. ● If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will not
● When there is no operation for take place even if this mode is set to [ON].
about 3 minutes after the power
switch is set to .
OPERATION SOUND OFF: Turns off the operation sound.
Enables you to set the operation BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on
sound or turn the operation or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. –
sound on/off. [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when
any operation is performed.
REMOTE OFF: The camera does not receive the signal from the
Turns reception of the operation remote control.
–
signal from the remote control [ON]: Enables operation with the remote control.
on/off.
DROP DETECTION OFF: Disables the function.
Setting this function helps [ON]: Activates the function.
prevent damage to the HDD by To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked,
enabling the camera to turn off set the power switch to OFF, and to on again.
the power automatically when, –
for example, it detects that it has CAUTION:
been dropped. Setting this function to off increases the chances of
MENU SETTINGS
damaging the built-in hard disk if the camera is

accidentally dropped.
52 EN Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Common Menus for All Modes (Continued)

REC MEDIA SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus. –
VIDEO MODE [HDD] / SD
Enables you to set the recording 15
medium for videos.
IMAGE MODE [HDD] / SD
Enables you to set the recording 15
medium for still images.
FORMAT [HDD] / SD
Enables you to select the medium 39
to format.
CLEAN UP [HDD] / SD
Enables you to select the medium 40
to clean up.
COPY/MOVE [COPY] / MOVE
Enables you to set whether to 48
duplicate or move still images
during dubbing.
0 NO. RESET [VIDEO] / IMAGE
Enables you to select the file type 40
(videos or still images) when
resetting the file number.
DATE/DISPLAY Press 49 and then select sub menus. –
BRIGHT Adjust the brightness of the display using / , then
Enables you to set the brightness press 49. –
of the LCD monitor.
DATE/TIME OFF: The date/time does not appear.
Enables you to set whether to [AUTO]: The date/time appears for approx. 5 seconds
display the current time on the in the following cases.
LCD monitor. ●When the power switch is set from OFF to
●When playback starts
●When the date is changed during playback –
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
NOTE:
You can set different settings for each mode (video
recording/playback and still image recording/playback).
SCENE COUNTER [OFF]: Disables the function.
Enables you to set whether to ON: Activates the function. –
display the counter in video mode.
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL /
Enables you to set the language PORTUGUÊS / / / 13
for menus.
EN 53
CLOCK ADJUST DATE / TIME
13
Enables you to set the time.
DATE DISPLAY ORDER DATE ORDER:
Enables you to set the date and year.month.day / [month.day.year] /
time display format. day.month.year –
TIME:
24H / [12H]
DISPLAY OFF: Turns off the on-screen display.
–
[ON]: Turns on the on-screen display.
Video Recording Menus

REGISTER EVENT ON/SELECT: Activates the function. After you activate
Enables you to turn on/off event this function, you can select the event to register
17
registration for any videos before videos to.
starting recording. [OFF]: Disables the function.
QUALITY [ULTRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY
Enables you to set the picture –
quality for videos.
WIND CUT [OFF]: Disables the function.
–
Reduces noise caused by wind. ON: Activates the function.
GAIN UP OFF: Disables the function.
Makes the subject appear bright [ON]: Activates the function.
automatically when you record in –
dark places. However, the overall
color tones appear grayish.
DIS OFF: Disables the function.
Compensates for hand shake. [ON]: Activates the function.
MENU SETTINGS
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake –
is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions. In
this case, the indicator blinks or goes out.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on
a tripod.
CAMERA SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus. –
ZOOM 32X: Only optical zoom is available up to 32x.
Enables you to set the [64X]: Digital zoom is available up to 64x. 18
maximum zoom ratio. 800X: Digital zoom is available up to 800x.
TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function.
You can shoot a subject as ON: Activates the function.
–
large as possible at a distance
of approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft).
54 EN Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Video Playback Menus

CHANGE EVENT REG. BABY / BIRTHDAY / VACATION / HOLIDAY /
Enables you to change the event SPORTS / GRADUATION / ANNIVERSARY /
registration of recorded video files. 41
DAUGHTER / SON / CONGRATULATIONS / NON
SECTION
PLAYLIST [PLAYLIST CONTENTS] / NEW LIST / EDIT /
Enables you to perform operations RENAME / DELETE 42
related to playlists.
WIPE/FADER [OFF] / FADER-WHITE / FADER-BLACK / FADER-
These are special playback effects. B.W / WIPE:CORNER / WIPE:WINDOW /
They add effects to the beginning 34
WIPE:SLIDE / WIPE:DOOR / WIPE:SCROLL /
and end of playback. WIPE:SHUTTER
EFFECT [OFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE / CLASSIC FILM /
These are special playback effects. STROBE 34
They add effects that alter color
tones.
PROTECT [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL /
Enables you to perform operations CANCEL ALL 38
related to protecting files.
DELETE [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL
Enables you to perform operations 37
related to deleting files.
EN 55
Still Image Recording Menus

QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD
Enables you to set the picture –
quality for still images.
SELF-TIMER [OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC
This is the timer function. It starts
recording when the set time elapses –
after the REC/SNAP button is
pressed.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [OFF]: Disables the function.
This is the continuous shooting ON: Activates the function.
function. It records still images 21
continuously while the REC/SNAP
button is pressed.
GAIN UP OFF: Disables the function.
Makes the subject appear bright [ON]: Activates the function.
automatically when you record in –
dark places. However, the overall
color tones appear grayish.
CAMERA SETTING Press 49 and then select sub menus. –
TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function.
You can shoot a subject as large ON: Activates the function. –
as possible at a distance of
approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft).
Still Image Playback Menus

DPOF SELECT IMAGES / ALL1 / CHECK SETTINGS /
45
MENU SETTINGS
Enables you to configure settings RESET

related to DPOF.
DIRECT PRINT After you select this menu, connect the camera to a
Enables you to configure settings printer with the USB cable. 46
related to printing.
EFFECT [OFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE
These are special playback effects. 34
They add effects that alter color
tones.
PROTECT [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL /
Enables you to perform operations CANCEL ALL 38
related to protecting files.
DELETE [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL
Enables you to perform operations 37
related to deleting files.
56 EN Troubleshooting
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled To reset the camera
device. External noise and interference (from a 1) Press RESET using a piece of wire or other
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from pointed instrument. The power is turned off
functioning properly. once and turned on again automatically.
● To solve the problem, first follow the
instructions below.
● If the problem is not solved, reset the camera.
(墌 right column)
● If the problem persists, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer. RESET
2) If nothing happens, set the power switch to

OFF and remove the power supply (battery
pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then
reattach it.
3) Execute [PRESET] from the menu. The
camera returns to its factory-preset.
(墌 pg. 51)
Trouble Action 墌
Power
No power is supplied. ● Connect the AC adapter securely. 12
● Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. 12
● Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. –
No display appears. ● When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode, –
the access lamp lights, and the LCD monitor turns off.
To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as
zooming.
The power was turned ● The drop detection function operated. 51
off accidentally. Set the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again. To
turn off the drop detection function, set [DROP DETECTION] to
[OFF].
EN 57
Trouble Action 墌
Displays
The power/charge lamp ● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low –
on the camera does not temperatures.
light during charging. To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places
with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
● When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does not light. 14
Check the remaining battery power.
[SET DATE/TIME!] ● The built-in clock's rechargeable lithium battery is discharged, so 12
appears. the previously set date/time is erased. 13
Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over
24 hours to charge the clock's lithium battery. Then set the date/
time.
Images on the LCD ● Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. 52
monitor appear dark or ● When the LCD monitor's LED light reaches the end of its service –
whitish. life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
Colored bright spots ● The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. –
appear on the LCD However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)
monitor. may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not
recorded on the picture. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
Image does not appear ● Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 52
on the LCD monitor.
Image appears to be ● Such a phenomenon will occur if the image is recorded at 16:9 18
slightly vertically mode. Record videos at 4:3 mode if playing back on a 4:3 screen
stretched when playing TV.
back on a 4:3 screen TV.
Recording
Recording cannot be ● Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files. 36
performed. ● Select the recording medium properly. 15
When shooting a ● This is not a malfunction. –
subject illuminated by
FURTHER INFORMATION
bright light, vertical

lines appear.
When the screen is ● This is not a malfunction. –
under direct sunlight
during shooting, the
screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
During recording, the ● Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. 52
date/time does not
appear.
58 EN Troubleshooting (Continued)
Trouble Action 墌
Recording (Continued)
The LCD monitor ● Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions –
indications blink. that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.
Digital zoom does not ● Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. 53

work. ● Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode. –
The recorded image is ● In bright places, setting “Nightalive” or a slow speed is not 24
white. recommended.
The focus is not ● Set focus to the automatic mode. 23

adjusted automatically. ● Clean the lens and check the focus again. 62
The color of the image ● Try manual white balance adjustment. 23
looks strange.
The recorded image is ● Try backlight compensation or manual exposure. 23
too dark. 25
The recorded image is ● Try manual exposure. 23
too bright.
White balance setting ● Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) 24
cannot be activated. mode before setting white balance.
The continuous ● The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making –
shooting speed of still continuous shots, when using certain recording media, or under
images is slow. certain recording conditions.
Playback
Playback cannot be ● Select the recording medium properly. 15
performed. ● To watch images on a TV, set the TV’s input mode or channel that 32
is appropriate for video playback.
The same image is ● The surface of the disk or card is damaged. It is recommended to –
displayed for a long run check disk regularly on the PC, providing that there is no data
time during video on the hard disk of the camera.
playback, or motion is
choppy.
The black & white fader ● Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) 35
does not work. mode.
There is a noise during ● The sound of the hard disk drive may have been recorded if the –
playback. camera was moved suddenly during recording. Do not move or
shake the camera suddenly during recording.
EN 59
Trouble Action 墌
Editing / Printing
Files cannot be deleted. ● Remove protection from the files and delete them. 38
When the image is ● This is not a malfunction. 53
printed from the printer, This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated.
a black bar appears at
the bottom of the
screen.
Other problems
The data process is too ● There is a large number of still images (approx. 1,000 or more) 36
slow after the power is stored in the recording medium. Copy the stored files to a PC,
switched on or the and delete them from the recording medium.
mode is changed.
The SD card cannot be ● Push the SD card in a few more times. 15
removed from the
camera.
FURTHER INFORMATION
60 EN Warning Indications
The following indications appear on the screen.
Indication Meaning 墌
(Battery indicator) ● Displays the remaining battery power. –
Remaining power level
High Exhausted
● As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator –
blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off
automatically.
SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the date/time is not set. 13
● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and 57
the previously set date/time is erased.
LENS CAP ● Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power –
switch set to if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
PLEASE INSERT ● Appears when there is no SD card inserted in the SD slot. 15
MEMORY CARD!
HARD DISK DRIVE IS ● Appears when the built-in hard disk needs to be formatted. 39
NOT FORMATTED
THIS CARD IS NOT ● Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted. 39
FORMATTED
HDD ERROR! ● Appears when some errors occurred with the recording media. –
MEMORY CARD ● Remove the card once and insert it again. If the error is not 15
ERROR! cancelled, replace the card with one that has been guaranteed for
correct operation.
● Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media. 40
● It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC, –
providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera.
CHECK CARD’S WRITE ● Appears when you attempt recording when the write/erase 38
PROTECTION SWITCH protection tab on the SD card is set to the “LOCK” position.
NO VIDEO FILES STORED! ● Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video –
playback.
NO IMAGE FILES ● Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still –
STORED! image playback.
NO MEMORY CARD ● Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file –
copy/move operation.
NO SUPPORTED FILES ● Appears when there are no JPEG (still image) files to be copied or –
moved in recording media.
EN 61
NUMBER OF FOLDERS ● Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for –
OVERFLOW file copy/move operation.
MEMORY CARD ERROR! ● Appears when the camera does not recognize the loaded 15
REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE SD card. Remove the card once and insert it again or
CARD. replace with another card.
FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE ● The file system of the recording medium may have a 39
PROBLEM. FORMAT IS problem. It is recommended to copy the data for backup
RECOMMENDED AFTER purposes, then format the medium.
COPYING WANTED DATA.
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS ● The video management file is broken. Recovery is 29
BROKEN. TO RECORD/ required to record or play back video files. Press / to
PLAYBACK VIDEO, select [YES], then press 49 to recover the video
RECOVERY IS REQUIRED. management file. If the desired video file is not displayed
RECOVER? on the video index screen in spite of the file recovery, the
file has been moved to the [EXTMOV] folder. Press the
REC/SNAP button on the index screen to display [MPG],
and then select the desired file.
NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE ● The data cannot be recorded properly, or the video 29
VIDEO FILES HAVE BEEN management file has been deleted or cannot be found.
MOVED TO MPEG FOLDER Video files have been moved to MPEG (EXTMOV) folder.
CAN NOT READ EVENT ● Appears when the event information cannot be read. –
INFORMATION
PLAYLIST’S MANAGEMENT ● The management information of the playlist is broken. 42
INFORMATION IS BROKEN. Create the playlist again.
REMAKE PLAYLIST AGAIN.
NO REGISTERED SCENES IN ● The video files registered in the playlist do not exist. Some –
PLAYLIST. SOME OF SCENES of the scenes may not be played back.
MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK.
REGISTERED SCENES IN ● There are no scenes registered in the playlist. The playlist –
PLAYLIST IS EMPTY. THIS will be deleted.
PLAYLIST WILL BE DELETED.
CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS ● The temperature of the camera is too high. Turn off the –
FURTHER INFORMATION
GOING UP. TURN CAMERA power, then wait for a while.

OFF, PLEASE WAIT.
CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS ● The temperature of the camera is too low. Keep the power –
TOO LOW. KEEP CAMERA on and wait for a while.
POWER ON, PLEASE WAIT.
62 EN Warning Indications (Continued)
RECORDING FAILURE ● Performance of recording medium is poor. Use the 40
Cleanup function [CLEAN UP] in the menu.
● The writing speed of recording medium is slow, or the
recording medium is corrupted. Use an SD card that is 3
guaranteed to operate. 15
● The recording medium was subjected to vibrations or jolts. –
Be careful not to subject the recording medium to
vibrations or jolts.
● Appears when the built-in hard disk is full and recording is
not possible. Delete unnecessary files. 36
● Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not
possible.
Replace with new recording medium or delete 36
unnecessary files.
RECORDING MAY NOT BE ● The data may not be recorded on the recording medium –
CORRECT ON THE MEMORY correctly. Try recording again.
CARD ● Otherwise, clean up the recording medium. 40
MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE ● The recording medium cannot be played back correctly. Try –
PLAYED BACK CORRECTLY playback again.
CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE ● The operation is not available in the video mode. –
DROP DETECTION WORKED ● The drop detection function operated, and the power was 29
AND THE POWER IS TURNED turned off. The file that was being recorded may have been 51
OFF saved into the [EXTMOV] folder.
Cleaning the Camera

Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap
and wring it out well before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
To clean the lens
Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.
Cautions EN 63
AC Adapter NOTES:
● It is recommended that only genuine JVC
When using the AC adapter in areas other than batteries are used in this camera. Using generic
the USA non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the
The provided AC adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to internal charging circuitry.
240 V. ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER charging, or after use.
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an Temperature range specifications
AC wall outlet other than American National Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC ● The lower the temperature, the longer the
dealer. recharging takes.
Plug Adapter
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat,
as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.
To resume the original function of the accurate
battery power indication
Battery Packs If the battery power indication differs from the
actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and
The supplied battery then run it down. However this function may not
pack is a lithium-ion Terminals
work properly if the battery was used for a long
battery. Before using period of time under extremely high/low
the supplied battery temperature condition or charged too many times.
pack or an optional
battery pack, be sure
to read the following Recording Medium
cautions:
● To avoid hazards ● Be sure to follow the guidelines below to
... do not burn. prevent corruption or damage to your
... do not short-circuit the terminals. When recorded data.
transporting, make sure the provided battery • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. • Do not splash the recording medium with water.
... do not modify or disassemble. • Do not use, replace, or store the recording
... do not expose the battery to temperatures medium in locations that are exposed to strong
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the static electricity or electrical noise.
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. • Do not turn off the camera power or remove the
... use only specified chargers. battery or AC adapter during shooting,
● To prevent damage and prolong service life playback, or when otherwise accessing the
... do not subject to unnecessary shock. recording medium.
... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in “Temperature • Do not bring the recording medium near objects
FURTHER INFORMATION
range specifications” (墌 pg. 63). This is a that have a strong magnetic field or that emit
chemical reaction type battery — cooler strong electromagnetic waves.
temperatures impede chemical reaction, while • Do not store the recording medium in locations
warmer temperatures can prevent complete with high temperature or high humidity.
charging. • Do not touch the metal parts.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to ● Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC shall
high temperatures will increase natural not be responsible for any lost data. (It is
discharge and shorten service life. recommended that you copy the data from
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery your PC to DVD or other media for storage.)
every 6 months when storing the battery pack ● A malfunction may cause the recording
over a long period time. medium to fail to operate properly. JVC shall
... remove from charger or powered unit when not not provide any compensation for any lost
in use, as some machines use current even contents.
when switched off.
64 EN Cautions (Continued)
Recording Medium (Continued) Main Unit

● Do not strike or shake the hard disk. ● For safety, DO NOT
● When the camera is repaired or inspected, ... open the camera’s chassis.
data may be erased, and the hard disk may be ... disassemble or modify the unit.
formatted. Back up all data before requesting ... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
repair or inspection. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
● Play back your trial recording to make sure the use.
video and audio have been recorded properly. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
● When formatting or erasing data using the enter the unit.
camera, only the file administration ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
information is changed. The data is not supply while the power is on.
completely erased from the hard disk. If you ... leave the battery pack attached when the camera
want to completely erase all of the data, we is not in use.
recommend either using commercially ... place naked flame sources, such as lighted
available software that is specially designed candles, on the apparatus.
for that purpose, or by physically destroying ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
the camera with a hammer etc. ● Avoid using the unit
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
LCD Monitor cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO ... near a television set.
NOT ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
... push it strongly or apply any shocks. electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
... place the camera with LCD monitor on the etc.).
bottom. ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or
● To prolong service life 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. temperatures.
● The following phenomena for LCD monitor ● DO NOT leave the unit
use are not malfunctions. ... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
... While using the camera, the surface around the ... in places where humidity is extremely low (below
LCD monitor may heat up. 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface ... in direct sunlight.
around the LCD monitor becomes hot. ... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit in
high places while a cable is connected may result
in a malfunction if the cable is caught and the unit
falls onto the floor.
● To protect the unit, DO NOT
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
for long periods.
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
... swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camera is inside it.
EN 65
How to Handle a CD-ROM Changes or modifications not approved by

JVC could void the user’s authority to operate
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface the equipment. This equipment has been
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
tested and found to comply with the limits for a
anything or put a sticker on either the front or
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
hole. provide reasonable protection against harmful
● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or interference in a residential installation. This
cleaning spray. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror radio frequency energy and, if not installed
surface. and used in accordance with the instructions,
● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or may cause harmful interference to radio
humid environment. Keep it away from direct communications. However, there is no
sunlight. guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
Serious malfunctioning television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
by one or more of the following measures:
When requesting repairs for malfunctioning by
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
your dealer or JVC service center, be sure to
Increase the separation between the
bring your camera together with the recording
equipment and receiver.
medium. If one of them is not included, the
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
cause cannot be diagnosed, and the repair
circuit different from that to which the
cannot be made properly.
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled TV technician for help.
device. External noise and interference (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
functioning properly. In such cases, first
Canadian ICES-003.
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from
the beginning.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GZ-MG21U
Trade Name : JVC
FURTHER INFORMATION
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS

CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road
Wayne, N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
66 EN Specifications
Recording mode (audio)
Camera ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps
FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps
NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps
For general ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps
Power supply
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) For still image
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption Format
Approx. 3.9 (4.1)* W JPEG
* When using the LED light Image size
Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging a One mode (640 x 480)
battery) Picture quality
Dimensions (W x H x D) 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
68 mm x 69 mm x 109 mm
(2-11/16" x 2-3/4" x 4-5/16") For connectors
Weight
Approx. 340 g (0.75 lbs) AV
(without battery, lens cap and strap) S-Video output:
Approx. 400 g (0.89 lbs) Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
(incl. battery, lens cap and strap) C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Operating temperature Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
Operating humidity USB
35% to 80% Mini USB type B, USB 2.0 compliant
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Pickup
AC Adapter
1/6" (680,000 pixels) CCD Power requirement
Lens AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
F 2.0 to 4.5, f = 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, 32:1 power Output
zoom lens DC 11 V ,1A
Filter diameter
ø30.5 mm
LCD monitor Remote Control
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
Power supply
matrix system
DC 3 V
Speaker
Battery life
Monaural
Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of
LED Light
use)
Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Operating distance
(recommended shooting distance)
Within 5 m (16.4 ft)
Operating temperature
For video/audio 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Format 45 mm x 13 mm x 105 mm
SD-VIDEO (1-13/16" x 1-1/2" x 4-3/16")
Recording/Playback format Weight
Video: MPEG-2 Approx. 40 g (0.09 lbs)
Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch) (incl. battery)
Signal format
NTSC standard
Design and specifications subject to change
Recording mode (video)
without notice.
ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR)
FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (VBR)
NORMAL: 720 x 480 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR)
ECONOMY: 352 x 240 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)
EN 67
Recording Time and Number of Images

The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images.
The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality.
Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video)
Quality SD Card
HDD
[ ] = Factory-preset 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB
[ULTRA FINE] 290 1 3 7 14 29
FINE 430 2 5 10 21 43
NORMAL 570 3 6 14 27 57
ECONOMY 1500 8 18 37 73 152
Approximate number of storable images (for still image)
Quality SD Card
HDD
[ ] = Factory-preset 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB
[FINE] 520 1035 2060 4160 7750
9999
STANDARD 1115 2225 4415 8915 9999
NOTE:
For details on compatible SD cards, see “Check
the compatibility of recording media” (墌 pg. 3).
FURTHER INFORMATION
68 EN Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording Only
16:9 [0h56m]
11:30AM a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16)

NOV.10.2006 b Screen Aspect Ratio Indicator (墌 pg. 18)
c Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 53)
a Selected Operation Mode Indicator d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]
(墌 pg. 22) (normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 53)
: Auto Mode e Remaining Time (墌 pg. 16, 67)
: Manual Mode f Counter (墌 pg. 52)
b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 53, 55) g 7REC: (Appears during recording.)
c Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 18, 21) (墌 pg. 16)
d Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 18, 21) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
e Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 23) h Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
f White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 23) (墌 pg. 53)
g Brightness Control Indicator (墌 pg. 52)
h Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 60) During Still Image Recording Only
i Date/Time (墌 pg. 52)
j Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 15, 52)
k Drop Detection Indicator (墌 pg. 51)
l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(墌 pg. 23) 640 FINE
m Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 24)
n Program AE Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 24) PHOTO
o Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 24)
: Nightalive Indicator (墌 pg. 25)
p LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 18, 21)
q ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 23) a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 20)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator b Focus Indicator (墌 pg. 20)
(墌 pg. 25) c Image Size: 640 (640 x 480)
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator d Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(墌 pg. 25) (standard) (墌 pg. 55)
e Remaining Number of Shots (墌 pg. 67)
f : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
(墌 pg. 21)
g Shooting Indicator (墌 pg. 20)
h Self-Timer Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 55)
EN 69
During Video Playback During Still Image Playback
NOV.10.2006
11:30AM
NOV.10.2006
2006 a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 30)
b Folder/File Number
a Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 26) c Slide Show Playback Indicator (墌 pg. 31)
b : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears d Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 60)
when playing back a playlist. 墌 pg. 44) e Date (墌 pg. 52)
: Event Search Playback Indicator f Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 15, 52)
(Appears when playing back a video file from g Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 34)
the event search. 墌 pg. 29)
: Date Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back a video file from
the date search. 墌 pg. 28)
c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]
(normal), [E] (economy) (墌 pg. 53)
d Playback Mode (墌 pg. 27)
U : Playback
9 : Pause
5 : Forward High-Speed Search
3 : Reverse High-Speed Search
9U : Forward Slow-Motion
Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
e Counter (墌 pg. 52)
f Volume Level Indicator
g Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 60)
h Date/Time (墌 pg. 52)
i Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 15, 52)
j Effect Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 34)
FURTHER INFORMATION
k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 34)

70 EN
EN 71
FURTHER INFORMATION
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TERMS EN
Symbols N
16:9 Mode ......................................................... 18 Nightalive .......................................................... 25
A Number of Storable Images .................................... 67
AC Adapter ...................................................12, 63 O
B On-Screen Display ..........................................53, 68
Backlight Compensation ........................................ 25 Operation Sound ................................................. 51
Battery Pack ....................................................... 12 P
Brightness Control ............................................... 52 PictBridge .......................................................... 46
C Picture Quality ......................................... 53, 55, 67
Changing Event Registration .................................. 54 Playlist .........................................................42, 54
Changing the Menu Settings ................................... 50 Power Switch ..................................................... 12
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium .......................40, 52 Power-Linked Operation ........................................ 10
Clock Adjust ....................................................... 53 Program AE ....................................................... 24
Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder ................ 32 Protecting Files ........................................ 38, 54, 55
Continuous Shooting .......................................21, 55 R
Copying/Moving Still Image Files ........................48, 52 Rec Media Setting ............................................... 52
D Recording Medium ............................................... 63
Data Battery ....................................................... 14 Recording Time ................................................... 67
Date Display Order .............................................. 53 Remote Control ..............................................33, 51
Date Index Screen ............................................... 28 Resetting the File Number ................................40, 52
Date/Time Setting ................................................ 13 S
Deleting Files ..................................................... 36 Scene Counter .................................................... 52
Demonstration Mode ............................................ 51 SD Card ............................................................ 15
Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) .................................. 53 Self-Timer .......................................................... 55
Direct Printing ................................................46, 55 Shutter Speed ..................................................... 24
Drop Detection .................................................... 51 Slide Show ......................................................... 31
Dubbing ............................................................ 47 Slow Motion Playback ........................................... 27
E Speaker Volume .................................................. 26
Effect ..................................................... 34, 54, 55 Spot Exposure Control .......................................... 25
Event Registration ..........................................17, 53 Still Image ....................................................20, 30
Event Screen ...................................................... 29 T
EXTMOV Folder .............................................17, 29 Tele Macro ....................................................53, 55
F Tripod Mounting .................................................. 14
File Information ................................................... 37 V
Focus ............................................................... 23 Video ...........................................................16, 26
Formatting a Recording Medium .........................39, 52 W
G White Balance .................................................... 23
Gain Up .......................................................53, 55 Wind Cut ........................................................... 53
H Wipe or Fader Effects ........................................... 34
Hard Disk ............................................................ 2 Z
I Zooming ......................................18, 21, 27, 31, 53
Image Rotation ................................................... 31
L
Language Setting ...........................................13, 52
LCD Monitor ..................................................10, 64
LED Light .....................................................18, 21
Lens Cap ............................................................. 9
M
Manual Exposure ................................................ 23
Manual Focus ..................................................... 23
Manual Recording ................................................ 22
MSET Menu ....................................................... 22
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M6E3US.book Page 1 Friday, June 23, 2006 2:52 PM

To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO For Customer Use:

● To record videos (墌 pg. 16)

● To record still images (墌 pg. 20)

Auto/Manual Recording Mode

You can register recorded videos to

USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of

If your printer is compatible with

Read This First! – How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera EN 3

GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK

Print Setting ...................................................45

Troubleshooting ..............................................56 sed

Cleaning the Camera ........................................62

Page common to videos and still

AC Adapter Battery Pack Audio/Video Cable

USB Cable Shoulder Strap Lens Cap (墌 pg. 9) CD-ROM

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Place here during

Attaching the Core Filter

Release the stopper.

How to open the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

12 EN Necessary Settings before Use

1 Set the power switch to OFF.

2 Attach the battery pack. AC Adapter

To detach the battery pack

Controls in this section Recording

Language Setting Date/Time Setting

Lock button Set JAN 31 2006 11 : 07 AM

Set ENGLISH You have now finished configuring the

To use the camera right away

Tripod Mounting 50%

When Using an SD Card Change the recording medium

By default, the HDD is set as the recording Preparation:

REC MEDIA SETTING

the compatibility of recording media” (墌 pg. 3).

power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card FORMAT

Format an SD card when using it for

1 Set the power switch to

3 Press the REC/SNAP button

● Approximate remaining time for

power, and then wait until the camera cools

18 EN Video Recording (Continued)

Each press switches the screen aspect ratio.

Deleting a File Checking the Remaining Space on the

Displayed picture quality mode

To return to the normal screen

20 EN Still Image Recording

1 Set the power switch to

Power off : Still image mode

3 Press the REC/SNAP button

The PHOTO indicator appears during

To change the picture quality (墌 pg. 55)

Zooming LED Light

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

● You can zoom up to 32x by using the optical

● Continuous shooting may not work well EXECUTE

depending on the recording medium. CANCEL

● The continuous shooting speed will drop if this

● Select the file type (video or still image) using

Depending on the kind of settings you select,