JVC Everio GZ-MG70U User Manual

MasterPage: CoverGZ-MG70ULYT1493-001BENENGLISHHARD DISK CAMCORDERGETTING STARTED7VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK22MENU SETTINGS4852To deactivate the de

10 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftGETTING STARTEDIndexATTENTION:● Be careful not to cover b, c, d, e, f and g during shooting.● Be careful not to cover Y

GETTING STARTEDEN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightControlsa Mode Switch [MODE] (墌 pg. 16 – 17)b Flash Button [FLASH] (墌 pg. 31)c Information B

12 ENGETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Body_LeftIndications on LCD MonitorDuring both Video and Still Image Recordinga Selected Operation Mode Indicator (墌 p

GETTING STARTEDEN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightDuring Video Playbacka Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 17)b Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when

14 ENGETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Body_LeftThis camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use prov

GETTING STARTEDEN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightNOTES:● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate onl

16 ENGETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Body_LeftData Battery SystemYou can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.1 Make sure the battery

GETTING STARTEDEN 17GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_Right2 Recording/Playback ModeSelect the recording/playback mode using the MODE switch. : Video m

18 ENGETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Body_LeftThe recording start date/time is recorded on the video/still image file and it can be checked by pressing INF

GETTING STARTEDEN 19GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_Right1 Adjust the velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Adjus

2 ENMasterPage: Body_LeftBuilt-in Hard DiskThis hard disk camera records images to a large, built-in hard disk drive (HDD) instead of a DV tape like c

20 ENGETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Body_LeftYou can format (initialize) the built-in hard disk (HDD) or SD cards. You have to format the newly-purchased

GETTING STARTEDEN 21GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightSelect the recording medium before starting recording or playback. (墌 pg. 48, 49)Example: Wh

22 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK1 Set the power switch to .2 Set the MODE switch to .● The camera is programmed to recor

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 23 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKMasterPage: Basic_RightZoomingUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle shoot

24 ENVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKMasterPage: Body_Left1 Set the power switch to .2 Set the MODE switch to .● The index screen for videos appears.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 25 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKMasterPage: Basic_RightHow to Use the Scroll BarYou can use the vertical scroll bar

26 ENVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKMasterPage: Body_Left A White to AUDIO L IN*B Red to AUDIO R IN*CYellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR/DVD r

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 27 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKMasterPage: Basic_RightThe full-function remote control unit can operate this camera

28 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftSTILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK1 Set the power switch to .2 Set the MODE switch to .● The camera is programmed to

STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 29 STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACKMasterPage: Basic_Right1 Set the power switch to .2 Set the MODE switch

EN 3MasterPage: Reference_Heading0_RightGETTING STARTED 7Provided Accessories ... 7Index ...

30 ENSTILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACKMasterPage: Body_LeftHow to Use the Scroll BarYou can use the vertical scroll bar on the index screen to find

EN 31ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_Heading0_RightRECORDING FEATURESBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation,

32 ENRECORDING FEATURESMasterPage: Body_LeftYou can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus.How to Select a Menu It

RECORDING FEATURESEN 33ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_RightManual FocusThe camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability

34 ENRECORDING FEATURESMasterPage: Body_LeftWhite BalanceThe white balance is usually adjusted automatically for correctness of the color reproduction

RECORDING FEATURESEN 35ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_RightShutter SpeedYou can set the shutter speed manually. A fast shutter speed can freeze t

36 ENRECORDING FEATURESMasterPage: Body_LeftProgram AEYou can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations.1 Select [P.AE] in the MSET

EN 37ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_Heading0_RightPLAYBACK FEATURESYou can view videos with various effects of scene transition.1 Set the power s

38 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftMANAGING FILESYou can view the file information in playback mode.Information on Video FilesPress INFO/ while video play

MANAGING FILESEN 39ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_RightTo protect all files5 Press / to select [PROTECT ALL], then press 49.6 Press / to sele

4 ENMasterPage: Safty_LeftSAFETY PRECAUTIONSDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety informati

40 ENMANAGING FILESMasterPage: Body_LeftTo delete by selecting multiple files5 Press / to select [FILE SELECT], then press 49.● The index screen app

MANAGING FILESEN 41ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_RightYou can copy or move still image files between the built-in hard disk (HDD) and SD card us

42 ENMANAGING FILESMasterPage: Body_LeftBy resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be st

MANAGING FILESEN 43ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_RightTo check the play list by playing back the videoYou can check the play list before saving

44 ENMANAGING FILESMasterPage: Body_LeftAdd/Delete Files in Play ListYou can edit existing play lists by adding or deleting files.1 Set the power swit

MANAGING FILESEN 45ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_RightDeleting Play ListYou can delete unnecessary play lists.1 Set the power switch to .2 Set

46 ENMANAGING FILESMasterPage: Body_LeftThis camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and t

MANAGING FILESEN 47ADVANCED OPERATIONSMasterPage: Menu_RightIf your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by conne

48 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftMENU SETTINGSYou can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the

MENU SETTINGSEN 49MENU SETTINGSMasterPage: Menu_RightOFF: Makes the camera not to receive the signal from the remote control.[ON]: Enables the operati

EN 5MasterPage: Safty_RightIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instr

50 ENMENU SETTINGSMasterPage: Body_Left[ ] = Factory-preset Select the desired picture quality.[OFF]: Disables the function.16:9 WIDE: For playback o

MENU SETTINGSEN 51MENU SETTINGSMasterPage: Menu_Right[ ] = Factory-preset[FINE] / STANDARDSelect the desired image quality.[1600 x 1200] / 1280 x 960

52 ENMasterPage: Heading0_LeftREFERENCESPowerNo power is supplied.● The power is not connected properly.H Connect the AC adapter securely. (墌 pg. 14)●

REFERENCESEN 53REFERENCESMasterPage: Menu_RightThe recorded image is white● Shutter speed is set to NIGHTALIVE or slow speed.H NIGHTALIVE and slow spe

54 ENREFERENCESMasterPage: Body_LeftImages on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to

REFERENCESEN 55REFERENCESMasterPage: Menu_RightCHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCHAppears when you attempt recording when the write protection tab on

56 ENREFERENCESMasterPage: Body_LeftMEMORY CARD CANNOT BE PLAYED BACK CORRECTLYThe recording medium cannot be played back correctly. Try playback agai

REFERENCESEN 57REFERENCESMasterPage: Menu_RightAC AdapterWhen using the AC adapter in areas other than the USAThe provided AC adapter features automat

58 ENREFERENCESMasterPage: Body_LeftRecording Medium● Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.• D

REFERENCESEN 59REFERENCESMasterPage: Menu_RightSerious malfunctioningIf malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local

6 ENMasterPage: Safty_LeftBefore Using this CameraThis camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format.Remember that this camera i

60 ENREFERENCESMasterPage: Body_LeftCameraPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionApprox. 5.2 WApprox. 5.6

REFERENCESEN 61REFERENCESMasterPage: Menu_RightFormatJPEGImage size4 modes (1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480)Picture quality2 modes (

62 ENREFERENCESMasterPage: Body_LeftRecording Time and Number of ImagesThe tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable ima

REFERENCESEN 63REFERENCESMasterPage: Menu_Right: Approximate number of storable images (for still image)● Built-in hard disk● SD cardImage size/qualit

© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedUSPrinted in Japan0905FOH-AL-VPENMasterPage: Reference_Heading0_RightAAC Adapter ...

EN 7GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Heading0_RightGETTING STARTEDa AC Adapter AP-V14Ub Battery Pack BN-VF707Uc Audio/Video Cabled USB Cable (Refer to the s

8 ENGETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Body_LeftAttaching the Shoulder StrapFollow the illustration.1 Open the velcro strip.2 Thread the strap through the eye

GETTING STARTEDEN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightAttaching the Core FilterAttach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces inter