JVC Everio GZ-MG730, Manual Book

Page 1: ...use please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product For Future Reference Enter the Model No located on the bottom of the camera and Serial No located on the battery pack mount of the camera below Model No Serial No GUIDEBOOK GZ MG730 U ...

Page 2: ...te When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on...

Page 3: ...nnel 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 Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is pr...

Page 4: ...e no right to grant a license to use the Program and may not distribute rent lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program 4 LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Pro...

Page 5: ...rized representative of JVC 2 If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect 3 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Japan The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution interpr...

Page 6: ...the bottom of the screen touch the touch sensor under the on screen button you want to select CAUTION Touch the sensors with your finger The sensors do not function if you touch them with your finger nail or with gloves on LSelecting an item from the menu list on the menu screen p 64 MENU IMAGE SIZE GAIN IMAGE QUALITY BASIC SETTINGS Q R Q Slide your finger up and down on the sensor R Touch the OK ...

Page 7: ... power off before using it again If a malfunction occurs stop using the camera immediately and consult your local JVC dealer If a problem occurs when using the microSD card take the card together with the camera for repair If one of them is not included the cause of the malfunction cannot be diagnosed and the camera cannot be repaired Recorded data may be erased while the camera is being repaired ...

Page 8: ...nging the Shutter Speed 24 Aperture Priority Setting 24 Program AE 25 Backlight Compensation 25 ND Filter 25 Manual Setting in Function Menu 26 Playing Back Files 28 Video Still Image Playback 28 File Search Function 29 To Play Back MPG Files 30 Playback with Special Effects 30 Watching Images on TV 32 EDITING PRINTING Managing Files 33 Deleting Protecting Files 33 Viewing File Information 34 Chan...

Page 9: ... Extensions 62 Customer Support Information 63 MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings 64 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting 69 Warning Indications 72 Cleaning 73 Specifications 74 Cautions 77 Terms 80 Regarding the Icons in this Manual Icon at the top of a page When there is an icon at the top of a page it shows whether the page is related to videos or still images Page related to videos Page r...

Page 10: ... when you place the camera on the dock NOTE For the connection using the S Video jack and DV jack an optional S Video cable and DV cable are needed Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference The S Video cable optional enables even hig...

Page 11: ...einsert the Battery Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Eyelet Strap Guide Buckle Effective distance 5 m 16 ft Remote Sensor Lock Tab Lithium Battery CR2025 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable and DC cord Attach the core...

Page 12: ...x NOTES The LCD monitor can rotate 270 Power linked operation You can also turn the camera on off by opening closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode Be careful not to cover 6 7 8 and during shooting ...

Page 13: ... VOL p 28 1 Mode Switch 2 Video Recording Start Stop Button START STOP p 20 3 Audio Video Jack AV 4 DC Jack DC p 16 5 USB Jack 2 p 42 44 53 and 60 6 Flash p 22 7 Camera Sensor Remote Sensor p 11 8 Lens Lens Cover p 18 9 Lens Cover Switch p 18 Stereo Microphone microSD Card Slot p 19 Stud Hole p 18 Tripod Mounting Socket p 18 Battery Release Button BATT p 16 Battery Pack Mount p 16 Grip Strap p 18 ...

Page 14: ...ensation Indicator p 25 0 Aperture Value F number p 24 1 Approximate Zoom Ratio p 22 2 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator p 26 During Video Recording Only REC 5 h 5 6 m 0 0 4 0 1 Mode Indicator p 20 ND Filter Indicator p 25 AV S Video Input Jack Indicator p 65 Picture Quality p 64 B ULTRA FINE C FINE D NORMAL E ECONOMY Remaining Time p 20 75 MREC Appears during recording p 20 M Q Appears during rec...

Page 15: ...yback Q Pause K Forward Search J Reverse Search G Forward Slow Motion E Reverse Slow Motion The number on the left shows speed Selected Medium Indicator p 66 Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator p 72 Date Time p 17 During Still Image Playback F HDD APR 8 2008 12 13PM 1 0 1 0 0 9 8 Mode Indicator Effect Mode Indicator p 30 Folder File Number Slide Show Playback Indicator p 28 Selected Medium In...

Page 16: ...wer charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started When the lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera LTo detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT step 2 then remove the battery pack LTo check the remaining battery power See page 18 NOTES You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter Please do not pull o...

Page 17: ...rn on the camera 2 When SET DATE TIME appears select YES within 10 seconds SET DATE TIME YES NO If you do not select within 10 seconds the screen disappears In such case press the POWER button and turn the camera on again 3 Set the date and time DATE TIME JAN 31 11 AM 07 2007 Repeat this step to input the month day year hour and minute 4 Touch the OK button to finish LTo change the date and time 1...

Page 18: ...elect For mode Press the INFO button DIRECT BACK UP INFO BATTERY CONDITION MAX TIME min QUIT LTo return to the normal screen Press the INFO button again NOTES If COMMUNICATING ERROR appears there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer The recordable time display should only be used as a guide It is displayed in 10 minute units Tripod Mounting Align the ca...

Page 19: ...e camera 1 Open the microSD card cover Bottom of the Camera 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first Clipped Edge 3 Close the microSD card cover LTo remove a microSD card Push the microSD card once After the card comes out a little pull it out NOTES Insert and remove the microSD card only while the power is turned off Otherwise data on the card may be corrupted Do not touch the termina...

Page 20: ...lter F G button p 25 Slide the mode switch to select video mode NOTES The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera s power off and then on again If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power AUTO POWER OFF p 67 Video files are given the names MOV001 MOD to MOV009 MOD MOV00A MOD to MOV00F MOD and ...

Page 21: ...9 9 9 FINE 40 NOTES DIS Digital Image Stabilizer does not function during still image recording If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on it turns itself off automatically to conserve power AUTO POWER OFF p 67 LTo view the image you just recorded Select A after shooting During the preview you can delete the image by selecting LTo change the picture quality Change the settin...

Page 22: ...mode Press the SELECT PLAY REC button to select recording mode 1 Touch the MENU button 2 Select FLASH 3 Select the desired setting The flash fires automatically The flash fires automatically but reduces the red eye phenomenon of the subject s eyes The flash fires regardless of the shooting condition The flash fires The shutter speed becomes slower so the background can also be brightened Disables ...

Page 23: ...ORT REGISTER EVENT VACATION 1 The selected event is displayed on the screen Press the START STOP button to start recording LTo quit the screen Select QUIT LTo search a file by the event See page 29 NOTE Once you register a file to a certain event the setting will remain even if you turn the power off Unless you change the setting you will register a file to the same event that you had previously s...

Page 24: ... recording mode NOTE It is recommended to use the tripod p 18 when recording with a slow shutter speed Aperture Priority Setting You can add a blurring effect to the background by setting the aperture value F number 1 Set the program AE dial to A F 3 5 M 2 Select the desired setting mode F3 5 to F16 mode F3 5 to F6 3 The lower the F number larger aperture value the more blurred the background will...

Page 25: ... extremely bright surroundings such as in snow SPOTLIGHT Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject by increasing the exposure Preparation Slide the mode switch to select mode Set the program AE dial to 3 1 Touch the MENU button 2 Select BACKLIGHT COMP 3 Set to ON LTo cancel backlight compensation Select and se...

Page 26: ...he focus at the telephoto T side before zooming to the wide angle W side Manual Setting in Function Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the function menus Preparation Set the program AE dial to 3 1 Touch the MENU button 2 Select MANUAL SETTING 3 Select the desired menu For details on each menu see below MANUAL SETTING ADJUST BRIGHTNESS FOCUS PHOTOMETRY AREA WB ...

Page 27: ...klight compensation does not work well 6 WHOLE SCREEN Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen 7 SPOT Brightness for the specified spot is adjusted automatically Furthermore brightness in the specified spot can be locked by selecting LOCK The C indicator appears LTo cancel spot exposure control Select WHOLE SCREEN again so that the C indicator disappears EFFECT Enables you to record v...

Page 28: ...f the file O Go to the first scene of the next file L Return to the index screen J Reverse search during playback E Frame by frame playback in reverse direction during pause F Playback Q Pause K Forward search during playback G Frame by frame playback in forward direction during pause Slow playback starts when you keep touching the sensor button under E G for a while LOperations during Still Image...

Page 29: ...n to the index screen Select LTo quit the screen Select QUIT Event Screen You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording p 23 After searching by the event you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search Preparation Slide the mode switch to select mode Press the SELECT PLAY REC button to select playback mode 1 Select 4 2 Select the event Q...

Page 30: ... Playback with Special Effects Wipe or fader effects Add effects at the beginning and end of videos These effects cannot be set for still images Playback effects Add effects that for example alter the color tones of images Preparation Slide the mode switch to select or mode Press the SELECT PLAY REC button to select playback mode The following screen illustrations are examples when setting EFFECT ...

Page 31: ...t or wipes out in the opposite way U WIPE DOOR Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen which open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out in the opposite way V WIPE SCROLL Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out in the opposite way W WIPE SHUTTER Wipes in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipes out in the opposite way LIte...

Page 32: ... color television signals It cannot be used with a television of a different standard 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 it to its AUX input mode 4 Start playback on the camera p 28 16 9 TV 4 3 TV LIf the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as shown on the right Change th...

Page 33: ... performing DELETE 1 Touch the MENU button You can skip directly to the delete menu by selecting 2 Select DELETE or PROTECT CANCEL DELETE PROTECT CANCEL PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK PLAYLIST DELETE RECORDED FILES Deleting Protecting the Currently Displayed File After performing steps 1 2 3 Select CURRENT QUIT DELETE FILE SELECT DELETE ALL SELECT FILES ONE BY ONE CURRENT 4 When DELETE or PROTECT appe...

Page 34: ...Image size p 64 QUALITY Image quality p 64 PROTECT File protection status p 33 LTo turn off the file information display Press the INFO button again 6 Select EXECUTE AND QUIT when performing DELETE or YES when performing PROTECT DELETE EXECUTE AND QUIT QUIT RETURN Deleting Protecting All Files After performing steps 1 2 p 33 3 Select DELETE ALL or PROTECT ALL 4 When DELETE ALL or PROTECT ALL appea...

Page 35: ...e by selecting or Histogram A histogram is a graph indicating the image s brightness By checking the image and its histogram you can see the exposure level pattern and the overall tone reproduction Press the INFO button twice DIRECT BACK UP INFO B D 1 250 s F3 5 ISO100 A larger number of pixels in the center position indicates correct exposure and well balanced brightness D B The shutter speed F n...

Page 36: ...the file to To select a different destination select SORT To cancel the event registration select CANCEL QUIT SORT CANCEL CHANGE EVENT REG VACATION 1 LTo quit the screen Select QUIT Partial Delete EDITED COPY You can divide the selected video file into two and make a copy of the desired section as a new video file Preparation Slide the mode switch to select mode Press the SELECT PLAY REC button to...

Page 37: ...2nd SECTION Copy the section after the division point When copying is finished the copied file is added to the index screen LTo quit the screen Select QUIT and when QUIT appears select YES NOTE When playing back the copied file the recording date of the original file is displayed Meanwhile the date when you copied is displayed on the file information display p 34 ...

Page 38: ...IST SELECT FROM SCENES SELECT SCENE BY DATE CREATE BY EVENT CREATE BY DATE QUIT 5 Select the file to add to playlist QUIT CHECK SELECT TOTAL SEP 01 2007 FROM DATE To preview scenes select the file and select CHECK When the index screen of individual scenes appears select the file then touch the OK button To return to the previous screen select 6 Select the insertion point QUIT CHECK TOTAL SEP 01 2...

Page 39: ...S IN PLAYLIST 3 Select the playlist you want to play back QUIT CHECK PLAYBACK PLAYLIST SEP 08 2007 OCT 22 2007 SEP 01 2007 07 25PM 10 00AM 02 18PM LTo stop playback Select L LTo quit the screen Select QUIT LTo play back from the desired scene 1 In step 3 select CHECK The index screen for playlist appears 2 Select the desired scene NOTE When playing back a playlist with a picture title playback sta...

Page 40: ...e desired letter Repeat this process to complete the name You can change the character types capital letters small letters or marks by selecting A a To correct a letter move the cursor to the letter by sliding your finger up and down then select CLE 6 When QUIT appears select SAVE AND QUIT Deleting Playlist 3 Select DELETE 4 Select a playlist you want to delete To delete all playlists at once sele...

Page 41: ...red file QUIT TOTAL If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T the preview screen of the still image is displayed 5 Select the number of prints max 15 prints To set print information for other images repeat steps 4 and 5 You can set up to 999 files LTo quit the screen Select QUIT LTo cancel the selection Set the number of prints to 00 in step 5 Setting All Files Together One Print for Each Fil...

Page 42: ...t DIRECT PRINT QUIT CREATE DVD BACK UP DIRECT PRINT PLAYBACK ON PC To Print by Selecting a Still Image After performing steps 1 2 left column 3 Select SELECTED PRINT DIRECT PRINT DPOF PRINT RETURN SELECTED PRINT 4 Select the desired image PRINT THIS IMAGE YES 5 Select the desired setting PRINT RETURN DATE OFF NUMBER OF PRINTS NUMBER OF PRINTS The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99 DATE Set t...

Page 43: ...ing has already started 1 Select STOP 2 When QUIT PRINTING appears select YES LTo confirm the DPOF setting In step 4 select CHECK SETTINGS To return to the previous screen select NOTES If the printer is not recognized disconnect the USB cable then reconnect it You cannot return to the previous screen while operating Direct print If you want to redo the operation remove the USB cable turn the camer...

Page 44: ...W Regarding DVD R discs only unused DVD R discs can be used Regarding DVD RW discs used DVD RW discs can also be used but they need to be formatted before recording Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time Dual layer discs cannot be used Regarding finalization after copying The disc is automatically finalized so that it can be played on other devices After fina...

Page 45: ...e desired menu The files are copied on the disc When COMPLETED appears touch the OK button When COMPLETED CHANGE DISC appears change the disc Remaining files are copied on the second disc To cancel copying select STOP Copying Video Files that Have Never Been Copied Files that have never been copied to the DVD discs are automatically selected and copied 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera ...

Page 46: ...ct files individually 1 Select the desired file and touch the OK button 2 Select the insertion point and select To select other files repeat this process Not available in mode 3 Select the desired disc number If you select ALL all discs in the list are created To preview scenes select CHECK When the index screen of individual scenes appears select the file and touch the OK button To return to prev...

Page 47: ...7 and JAN 15 2007 ALL DVD1 JAN 01 2007 12 04 DVD2 FEB 01 2007 12 04 JAN 15 2007 12 15 FEB 08 2007 12 15 LTitle and chapter of created DVD Each recording date becomes one title in a created DVD and each file recorded in a same day becomes one chapter in the title LMenu for disc playback When you play back the created DVD disc on a DVD player or other devices the following top menu will be displayed...

Page 48: ... its AUX input mode 2 Start playback on the camera To play back videos p 28 To play back playlists When dubbing playlists using a VCR DVD recorder p 39 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 LTo stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR DVD recorder then press the START STOP button again NOTE To record only t...

Page 49: ...these devices off 1 Start playback on the VCR DVD player 2 Press the START STOP button on the camera at the scene where you want to start recording LTo stop recording Press the START STOP button again NOTES If COPY PROTECTED CONTENT appears the file is protected and cannot be recorded If the videos you want to record contain both 16 9 and 4 3 screen size recording stops where the aspect ratio swit...

Page 50: ... deleting original files except read only files in the source medium 3 Set the direction of copy move by selecting UPDATE HDD SD or SD HDD QUIT COPY CANCEL EXECUTE MEDIA FILE UNIT NUMBER OF FILE ALL SELECT 4 Set the file unit ALL or FILE to copy move by selecting SELECT FILE Select when you want to transfer the selected files 1 Select the desired file and touch the OK button The s mark appears on ...

Page 51: ...ng DVD Video by PowerCinema p 57 1 GB or more Vista At least 1 GB 2 GB or more recommended Free hard disk space At least 550 MB for installation For creating DVD Video at least 10 GB recommended For creating VCD at least 1 GB recommended USB port USB 2 0 port Display 1024 x 768 XGA in high color 16 bit or higher 1280 x 1024 SXGA or higher is recommended Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later...

Page 52: ... p 57 Y Backs up camera files onto the PC p 54 PowerProducer 3 NE Allows you to create discs Automatically starts from an operation in PowerCinema NE for Everio PowerDirector 5 NE Express Allows you to edit files on your PC Automatically starts from an operation in PowerCinema NE for Everio Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 Allows you to change the format of still image files backed up on your PC You ca...

Page 53: ...he access lamp on the camera lights or blinks Do not turn off the camera when the USB cable is connected to prevent malfunctions of the PC Connect the camera directly to the USB jack on the PC not through a hub Do not use an extension USB cable Saving the wrong kinds of files in a recording medium or deleting files or folders from a recording medium can cause problems with the operation of the cam...

Page 54: ...ollow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera or turning off the power of the camera PC Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and PC 1 Confirm that the access lamp on the camera does not light or blink If the access lamp lights or blinks wait until it is turned off before proceeding 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the status bar 3 ...

Page 55: ... select PLAYBACK ON PC 4 Double click EVERIO_HDD or EVERIO_SD icon 5 Select the folder you want to back up and drag drop it into the folder you created in step 1 SD_VIDEO Folder that contains video files If you want to back up files individually open this folder and drag drop files such as PRG001 one by one DCIM Folder that contains still image files If you want to back up files individually open ...

Page 56: ...ck or Browse Pictures for still image playback 4 Click the media that contains the desired files 5 Click the desired file If you click Sort by Filter by View by searching options are displayed Use them to search a file quickly Sort by The order of files is rearranged according to item that you selected Filter by Files are filtered according to the item that you selected View by You can change the ...

Page 57: ...o not need to use it PowerCinema starts automatically 2 On the PC authoring and burning starts Click Stop to cancel the procedure 3 Click OK Selecting Files for Backup 1 On the camera select CREATE DVD Although a dialog box appears on the PC you do not need to use it PowerCinema starts automatically 2 On the PC click the check box of the desired file The s mark appears on the left of the selected ...

Page 58: ... to be formatted before recording Formatting deletes all content recorded on the disc DVD RAM discs cannot be used You may not be able to play back the created disc depending on the performance of the device Also the image may stop momentarily at junctions between scenes The PC must be equipped with a compatible drive and player software to play back the created disc Other Windows PC Operations Co...

Page 59: ... NE Express 1 Click Start go to All Programs select Cyber Link PowerDirector Express 2 Click PowerDirector Express User s Guide or Readme Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 The User s Guide is included on the CD ROM in PDF format 1 Load the provided CD ROM into the PC 2 Right click the CD ROM icon in MY Computer then click Open 3 Double click the DOCS folder 4 Open the Start pdf file and click the button...

Page 60: ...e recording medium on the camera do not include any other files than those recorded with the camera Do not delete move or rename the files and folders in the camera from the computer LWhen you have finished operation Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera or turning the power of the camera computer off Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer off 1 Dra...

Page 61: ...the camera to the computer with the USB cable p 60 1 On the computer create a folder to back up files into 2 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera 3 On the camera select PLAYBACK ON PC 4 Double click EVERIO_HDD or EVERIO_SD icon 5 Select the folder you want to back up and drag drop it into the folder you created in step 1 SD_VIDEO Folder that contains video files If you want to back up files ...

Page 62: ...ay not appear depending on the FOLDER option setting Recording medium X number Folder Structure and Extensions Management information Contains the video file folders Contains the still image folders Management information for the media as a whole Video file Management information for the video files Demo video file Contains management information files of event and or DVD creation information for ...

Page 63: ...basic operation of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers CyberLink Telephone fax support Location Language Office hours Mon to Fri Phone Fax Germany English German French Spanish Italian 9 00 am to 5 00 pm 49 700 462 92375 49 241 70525 25 Taiwan Mandarin 9 00 am to 6 00 pm 886 2 8667 1298 ext 333 886 2 8667 1300 Japan Japanese 10 00 am...

Page 64: ...o other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the 0 3 EV and 0 3EV sides You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting NOTES The interval between recording still images is approx 0 3 seconds Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly If you conduct bracket s...

Page 65: ...ettings in SELECT TV TYPE p 67 ZOOM Enables you to set the maximum zoom ratio 10X 40X 300X NOTE Optical zoom is used up to 10X Digital zoom is used from more than 10X up to the selected zoom ratio q DIS Compensates for hand shake OFF Disables the function ON Activates the function NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting conditions Se...

Page 66: ... be set to BRIGHTER when you use the camera outdoors and to STANDARD when you use the camera indoors REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Enables you to set the recording medium for videos HDD SD 3 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Enables you to set the recording medium for still images HDD SD DATE DISPLAY STYLE Enables you to set the date and time display format DATE STYLE year month day month day year day month year TIME 24h...

Page 67: ...f automatically When using the AC adapter the camera switches to standby mode Only when DEMO MODE is set to OFF DISPLAY ON TV Displays the camera s on screen display on TV OFF Does not display on TV ON Displays on TV NOTE This setting is available only if the TV is connected with the AV S Video cables If connected with a DV cable camera s on screen display can not be displayed on TV Z FACTORY PRES...

Page 68: ...to become slow after long periods of repeated use Execute cleanup periodically to regain the writing speed YES Performs cleanup NO Cancels the function NOTE Even if you select YES you can stop the process by selecting STOP 0 DELETE DATA ON HDD This will make it more difficult to recover data on the HDD which has already been erased It is recommended that you activate this function when disposing o...

Page 69: ...camera on again when using the battery pack close the LCD monitor and open it again When using the AC adapter perform any operation such as zooming Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 66 The power was turned off accidentally Move to a place where not affected by vibration or excessive sound The drop detection function operated Close the LCD monitor and open it again To turn off this function ...

Page 70: ...The LCD monitor becomes red or black for an instant Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting under direct sunlight This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear Touch the DISP button once 15 During video recording the MREC indicator flashes The temperature of the camera is increasing If the camera continues to heat up recording may be stopped to protect the recording mediu...

Page 71: ...during recording During video playback the Findicator flashes The temperature of the camera is increasing If the camera continues to heat up playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium In this case turn off the power and then wait until the camera cools down Other problems Files cannot be deleted Remove protection from the files and delete them 33 The data process is too slow after the...

Page 72: ...e card with one that is certified to operate correctly It is also recommended to run check disc regularly on the PC providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera 19 67 68 VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED RECOVER The video management file is broken Recovery is required to record or play back video files Select YES then touch the OK butto...

Page 73: ...k and AC adapter LTo 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 LTo clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor LTo clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agent...

Page 74: ...g distance Language English French Spanish Portuguese Japanese Korean Traditional Chinese LFor video Audio Format SD VIDEO Recording Playback format Video MPEG 2 Audio Dolby Digital 2 ch Signal format NTSC standard Recording mode video 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 Recording mod...

Page 75: ...ry life Approx 1 year depending on the frequency of use Operating distance Within 5 m 16 4 ft Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 42 mm x 14 5 mm x 91 mm 1 11 16 x 5 8 x 3 5 8 Weight Approx 30 g 0 07 lbs incl battery Design and specifications subject to change without notice Continued on next page ...

Page 76: ...600 x 1200 STANDARD 9999 460 930 1865 3655 7195 640 x 480 FINE 9999 1520 3070 6170 9999 9999 640 x 480 STANDARD 9999 2170 4390 8810 9999 9999 16 9 3072 x 1728 FINE 9999 100 205 410 825 1630 3072 x 1728 STANDARD 9999 160 320 645 1295 2545 2592 x 1456 FINE 9999 140 285 575 1150 2265 2592 x 1456 STANDARD 9999 220 450 905 1825 3595 1920 x 1080 FINE 9999 255 520 1045 2070 4075 1920 x 1080 STANDARD 9999...

Page 77: ...ncrease natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Recording Medium Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or d...

Page 78: ...ly and fasten the grip belt securely When using the camera with a tripod attach the camera to the tripod securely If the camera drops you may be injured and the camera may be damaged When a child uses the unit there must be parental guidance Declaration of Conformity Model Number GZ MG730U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number ...

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Page 80: ...cording Medium 68 G Gain Up 65 H Hard Disk 77 Histogram 35 I Image Rotation 28 Image Size 64 L Language Setting 17 66 LCD Monitor 12 14 77 Lens Cover 18 M Macintosh 60 Manual Recording 24 Menu Settings 64 microSD Card 19 Monitor Backlight 66 Monitor Off 65 N ND Filter 25 O Operation Sound 67 P Partial Delete 36 Photometry Area 27 PictBridge 42 Picture Quality 64 Playlist 38 Power Linked Operation ...