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JVC GZ-MG130E/EK User Manual

JVC GZ-MG130E/EK
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EN
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-MG275E/EK
GZ-MG255E/EK
GZ-MG155E/EK
GZ-MG135E/EK
GZ-MG130E/EK
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.
INSTRUCTIONS
The camera illustrations appearing in this
instruction manual are of the GZ-MG135.
ENGLISH

Table of Contents

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JVC GZ-MG130E/EK Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical Zoom34x
Digital Zoom800x
Video FormatMPEG-2
Audio FormatDolby Digital
Image StabilizerElectronic
Still Image FormatJPEG
InterfaceUSB 2.0, AV Out
TypeCamcorder
Recording MediaHDD
Image SensorCCD
LCD Screen Size2.7 inches
BatteryRechargeable lithium-ion battery

Summary

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Safety advice for UK users regarding mains plug suitability and fuse replacement.

Lithium Battery Cautions

Safety advice for handling, replacement, and disposal of the device's lithium battery.

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

General warnings and precautions against fire, shock, moisture, and improper use.

Read This First!

Initial Setup and Troubleshooting

Covers data backup, trial recording, reset procedures, battery precautions, and malfunction handling.

Camera and Remote Control Identification

Camera Controls Overview

Identifies camera buttons, levers, connectors, and their functions.

Remote Control Overview

Identifies remote control buttons and their functions.

LCD Monitor Indications

LCD Monitor Indications During Playback

Necessary Settings before Use

Battery and Power Connection

Covers charging the battery, attaching the battery pack, and connecting the AC adapter.

Using an SD Card

SD Card Insertion, Medium Change, and Formatting

Steps for inserting an SD card, changing recording media, and formatting the card.

Recording Files

Video Recording Procedure

Step-by-step guide to start and stop video recording.

Still Image Recording Procedure

Recording Features

Manual Recording

Program AE and Mode Switching

Using Program AE modes and switching to manual recording.

Manual Recording Functions

Manual Recording Details

Advanced Manual Recording Settings

Playing Back Files

Video Playback Procedure

Step-by-step guide to play back recorded video files.

Still Image Playback Procedure

File Search and Playback

Managing Files

Deleting and Protecting Files

Procedures for deleting files and setting write protection.

File Selection and Protection Management

Deleting/Protecting All Files

Method to delete or protect all files simultaneously.

Playlists

Playing Back Playlists

Copying Files

DVD Creation: New Files and File Selection

Copying Files: Dubbing to DVD

Copying/Moving Still Image Files

Changing the Menu Settings

Navigating Camera Menus

How to access and navigate the camera's settings menus.

Detailed Menu Settings

Detailed Menu Settings (Continued)

Detailed Menu Settings (Continued)

Media Management Settings (HDD/SD Card Maintenance)

Settings for HDD cleanup, formatting, and SD card management.

Troubleshooting

Power and Display Issues

Solutions for problems related to power, display, and battery.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

LCD Monitor and Recording Issues

Solutions for display quality, aspect ratio, and recording problems.

Recording, Playback, and Other Issues

Solutions for white balance, playback errors, noise, printing, and card removal.

Warning Indications

Cautions

Battery, Recording Media, and LCD Cautions

Critical safety and handling precautions for battery, media, and LCD.

PC OPERATION GUIDE

File Backup on the PC (Windows®)

PC Backup Setup (Windows®)

System Requirements and Software Installation

Requirements and installation steps for PC backup software.

Installing the PC Software (Step-by-Step)

Completing PC Software Installation

Connecting and Disconnecting Camera to PC

Playing Back Files on the PC (Windows®)

Backing Up Files from Camera Media

Specifying Media for PC Backup

Manual PC File Backup (No Software)

Other PC Operations (Windows®)

Selecting and Burning Scenes for DVD Creation

File Backup on the PC (Macintosh)

Managing Camera Connection on Mac

Backing Up Files on Macintosh PC

File Backup on NAS and External Devices

Backing Up Files to External Devices

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