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  • JVC GZ MC100 | Instructions - Page 1
    Edition DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA GZ-MC100 GETTING STARTED ENGLISH 6 BASIC OPERATIONS (RECORDING & PLAYBACK) 19 MENU SETTINGS 26 REFERENCES 32 To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". (੬ pg. 26) INSTRUCTIONS This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the camera
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    edit video and create your own DVDs. (Refer to "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE".) Direct Printing If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer. (Refer to the advanced operation manual
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    digital media camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 - 4 to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
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    hard disk (provided) or Microdrive is a type of CF card compliant with CF+ Type II. This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Remember that this camera is not compatible with other digital video formats. Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer
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    camera, store it by inserting into the supplied protective case camera power or remove the battery USB cable to connect the camera and PC, and then perform the check disk on the removable hard disk using the same procedure as a regular local disk (C drive). Refer to the instruction manual of your PC
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    W during playback. The top, buttom, left or right sides of the 49rtwe button can be pressed to operate like a lever. The explanation "pressing r" in this instruction manual means moving the 49rtwe button in the r direction.
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    Camera Sensor a Battery Cover (੬ pg. 14) b Lens c Flash Sensor d Flash e Hand Strap Eyelet (੬ pg. 12) f Tripod Mounting Socket Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers. O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.) P Headphone
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    LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording only A Manual Mode Indicator (੬ pg. advanced operation manual. ੬ pg. 32) F Shutter Speed (੬ pg. 31) G Brightness Control Indicator (੬ pg. 27) H Battery Indicator I (੬ pg. 20) H Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) (੬ pg. 28)
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    Flash Indicator (Appears when flash mode is engaged. Refer to the advanced operation manual. ੬ pg. 32) F Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 43) G (low) (੬ pg. 30) E Wind Cut Indicator (੬ pg. 28) F Counter G Battery Indicator H Date/Time (੬ pg. 27) I Microphone Input Level Indicator J Recording Mode 7:
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    : Slide Show (੬ pg. 23) D Battery Indicator E Date/Time (੬ pg. 27) F Selected Medium Indicator (੬ pg. 17, 27) During Voice Playback A Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 19) B Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. Refer to the advanced operation manual. ੬ pg. 32) C Picture Quality
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    GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories GETTING STARTED EN 11 A AC Adapter AP-V14U B Battery Pack BN-VM200U C S-Video/Audio/Video Cable D USB Cable E Removable Hard Disk (4 GB) F Protective Case for Removable Hard Disk G Hand Strap (See page 12 for attachment) H Lens Cap (See page 12 for attachment)
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    through the eyelet. 2 Pass the other end through the loop. Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the
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    until it clicks shut. S-Video/Audio/Video cable USB cable, audio extension cable and AC adapter's cord Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. S-Video/Audio/Video cable Wind the cable once around the outside of
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    the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. To detach the battery pack Open the battery cover, and remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow C by holding the part. Protrusion To DC connector Power/Charge Lock Button Lamp Power Switch AC Adapter
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    camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. ● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the power/charge lamp may not light. In this case
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    CompactFlash card) as a recording medium in the CF slot. The removable hard disk (provided) or Microdrive is a type of CF cards. See page 42 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera. OPEN CF Slot Rear Panel Eject Button 5 To insert a CF card, firmly insert it as shown in the illustration
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    in "Inserting/Removing a CF Card". 2 To insert a SD card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first. To remove a SD card, push it once. After the SD card comes out of the camera, pull it out. the normal screen. COPY/MOVE NO. RESET VIDEO MODE IMAGE MODE VOICE MODE FORMAT CLEAN UP GETTING STARTED
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    day, year, hour and minute. 7 Press MENU to return to the normal screen. Built-in Clock's Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camera is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock's lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect
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    switch. ● The power/charge lamp turns on. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 1 Power Switch 2 MODE Mode Video mode (੬ pg. 20, 21) : Still image mode (੬ pg. 22, 23) : Voice mode (੬ pg. 24) 3 Auto/Manual Mode Press e ( ) to switch the auto/manual recording mode. When manual
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    ● The camera is programmed to record videos on the medium in the CF slot by camera is left without any operation during recording or playback (video, still image or voice) for 5 minutes when using the battery pack, the camera this case, turn off the camera power, and then wait until the camera cools
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    . ● The index screen for videos appears. The image appears on the index screen shows the first part of the shooting. ● To PC Video files created on the PC are located in the [EXTMOV] folder. (Refer to "SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE".) BASIC OPERATIONS EN 21 To play these video
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    switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● The camera is programmed to record still images on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset. To switch the fully. NOTES: ● There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot. ● To turn
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    and press 49. NOTES: ● Images shot and stored on the recording media with another device may not be played back correctly. ● You can zoom in /out or rotate still images. For details, read the advanced operation manual. (੬ pg. 32) Slide Show Deleting Still Image Files Press , then press
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    the switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● The camera is programmed to record voice on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset. To switch the recording recently will be deleted. ● However, if the recording mode (video, still image or voice) is switched or the power is turned off and on
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    is turned on. ● To connect the camera to a PC, refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. Dubbing to a VCR 1 Perform step 1 to 6 above. 2 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR's instruction manual.) 3 To stop dubbing, stop recording
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    your camera. Access settings. Refer to the advanced operation manual in the CD-ROM for the guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu.) ● Even if the menu item is displayed, some item cannot be set depending on the selected mode (video/still image/voice, recording/playback). In this case
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    the provided removable hard disk or newly-purchased CF cards and SD cards with this camera before using them. This enables stable speeds copy or move still image files between recording media in CF and SD slots. NO. RESET VIDEO / IMAGE / VOICE By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will
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    28 EN MENU SETTINGS Video Recording Menus [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY Select the desired picture quality caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. CAMERA SETTING ZOOM 10X: Only optical zoom is available up to 10X. [40X]: Digital zoom is available up to 40X. 200X: Digital zoom is
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    SETTINGS For the actual operations and details, refer to the advanced operation manual. [ ] = Factory-preset PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS / EDIT / RENAME / DELETE You can create a play list and view your original video clips. WIPE/FADER [OFF] / FADER-WHITE / FADER-BLACK / FADER-B.W / WIPE-CORNER
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    30 EN MENU SETTINGS Still Image Playback Menus [ ] = Factory-preset Voice Playback Menus [ ] = Factory-preset DPOF ੬ Advanced operation manual DIRECT PRINT ੬ Advanced operation manual EFFECT [OFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE You can view still images with special image effects. NOTE: The menu items of
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    MENU SETTINGS EN 31 EXP. [AUTO*] or [±0**] / ±6* or ±2 (EV)** Fine exposure adjustment is possible depending on the shooting condition. * For video recording ** For still image recording FOCUS [AUTO] / (manual) If correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition, use the
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    the [Docs] folder, then double-click the [Manual] folder. 4 Double click "start.html". 5 Select the language by clicking the language button. 6 Now you can see menus on the left side and instructions. Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the
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    EN 33 Troubleshooting The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. HTo solve the problem, follow the Instructions below at first. HIf the problem is not solved, reset the camera. (Refer to
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    operation manual in PC, and delete them from the recording medium. [SET DATE/TIME!] appears. ● The built-in clock's rechargeable lithium battery is discharged. ● The previously set date/time is erased. HConnect the camera service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. HConsult your nearest JVC
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    18) ● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. camera's file format. NO VIDEO FILES STORED! Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video media are not inserted to both of slots for file copy/move operation. NO SUPPORTED
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    problem. It is recommended to copy the data for backup, then format the medium. VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD/PLAYBACK VIDEO, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED The video is guaranteed. See page 42 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera. ● The recording medium was subjected to vibrations
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    : ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry. ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature range specifications Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50
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    or electrical noise. • Do not turn off the camera power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when parts. ● Copy the recorded files to your PC. JVC shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to DVD or other media
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    operation. REFERENCES EN 39 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
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    40 EN REFERENCES Specifications Camera For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 4.9 W Approx. 7.7 W (Maximum; when charging a battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) 41 mm x 103 mm x 71 mm (1-11/16" x 4-1/16" x 2-13/16") Weight Approx. 245
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    75 Ω, analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo Headphone output ø2.5 mm, stereo USB Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 11 V , 1 A Design and specifications subject to
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    Panasonic, TOSHIBA and SanDisk ● If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that has already been recorded. ● Microdrive® of 1 GB or less are not supported. ● MultiMediaCards are not supported. ● For video recording and continuous shooting of still images
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    : Approximate number of storable images (for still image) ● Removable hard disk Image size/quality 640 x 480/FINE 640 x 480/STANDARD 1024 x 768/FINE 1024 x 768/STANDARD 1280 x 960/FINE 1280 x 960/STANDARD 1600 x 1200/FINE 1600 x 1200/STANDARD 2 GB 9999 9999 6826 9999 4376 9999 2797 9142 4 GB*
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    EN © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Japan US 1204HOH-AL-VP
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GZ-MC100
LYT1337-001B
EN
ENGLISH
DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA
GETTING STARTED
6
BASIC OPERATIONS
(RECORDING & PLAYBACK)
19
MENU SETTINGS
26
32
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (
±
pg. 26)
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the battery pack
mount of the camera. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
REFERENCES
INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the
camera. For more information, read the advanced operation manual
provided as HTML format in the CD-ROM. See page 32 for details.
Basic Edition