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JVC GZ-MG20U User Manual

JVC GZ-MG20U
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JVC GZ-MG20U Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJVC
ModelGZ-MG20U
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Provided Accessories

Lists and describes all included accessories with the camcorder.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Step-by-step guide on how to attach the shoulder strap to the camcorder.

Attaching the Lens Cap

Instructions on how to attach the lens cap for protection.

Attaching the Core Filter

Guide for attaching the core filter to cables to reduce interference.

LCD Monitor

Details on how to open and adjust the LCD monitor.

Controls

Detailed explanation of camera controls and their functions.

Indicators

Explanation of various indicator lights and their meanings.

Other Parts

Lists and describes other external parts of the camera.

Connectors

Identifies and describes the camera's connection ports.

Indications on LCD Monitor

Explains the icons and indicators displayed on the LCD monitor.

Power

Covers power supply options and charging the battery pack.

Using the Battery Pack

Details on using and managing the battery pack.

Data Battery System

How to check battery status and information.

Using AC Power

Instructions for using the AC adapter for power.

Operation Mode

Describes how to set the camera to different operating modes.

Recording/Playback Mode

Explains how to switch between recording and playback modes.

Auto/Manual Mode

Details on selecting between automatic and manual shooting modes.

Power-Linked Operation

Explains how the camera operates when the power is switched on/off.

Language Setting

Guide to changing the display language.

Date/Time Settings

Instructions for setting the camera's date and time.

Brightness Adjustment of the Display

How to adjust the brightness of the LCD display.

Grip Adjustment

Instructions on how to adjust the camera's grip for comfort.

Tripod Mounting

Information on attaching the camera to a tripod.

Inserting/Removing an SD Card

Steps for inserting and removing SD cards.

Formatting a Recording Medium

Guide on how to format the hard disk or SD card.

Selecting a Recording Medium

How to choose between the internal HDD and SD card.

Remaining Space on the Recording Media

How to check available space on the recording media.

Drop Detection

Explains the drop detection function to prevent data loss.

Video Recording & Playback

Video Recording

Instructions on how to record video using the camera.

Zooming

How to use the zoom function for close-up shots.

Deleting Files

Procedure for deleting recorded video files.

Video Playback

Steps for playing back recorded video files.

How to Use the Scroll Bar

Guide on navigating through files using the scroll bar.

Date Index Screen

How to find files by date using the index screen.

Various Playback Operations

Explains different playback controls and functions.

Deleting Video Files

How to delete video files during playback.

Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR

Instructions for connecting the camera to external display devices.

Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder)

How to dub recorded video to a VCR or DVD recorder.

Playback Using the Remote Control

How to use the remote control for playback operations.

Still Image Recording & Playback

Still Image Recording

Instructions for capturing still images.

Zooming

How to use zoom for still image photography.

Continuous Shooting

How to enable and use continuous shooting for stills.

Deleting Files

Procedure for deleting captured still images.

Slide Show

How to view still images as a slide show.

Index Screen of Still Image Files

How to view thumbnails of still images.

How to Use the Scroll Bar

Guide to navigating still image files using the scroll bar.

Date Index Screen

How to find still images by date.

Image Rotation

How to rotate still images.

Playback Zoom

How to zoom in on still images during playback.

Advanced Operations

Backlight Compensation

How to adjust settings for backlit subjects.

LED Light

Information on the LED light for illumination.

Spot Exposure Control

How to meter exposure for specific areas.

Manual Settings in MSET Menu

Overview of manual settings available in the MSET menu.

How to Select a Menu Item

Guide to navigating and selecting menu options.

Manual Exposure

How to manually adjust exposure settings.

Manual Focus

How to manually focus the camera.

White Balance

How to adjust white balance for accurate color.

Shutter Speed

How to adjust shutter speed for motion control.

Program AE

Using automatic exposure modes for different shooting situations.

Effect

Applying visual effects to recordings.

Menu Settings

Changing the Menu Settings

General instructions on customizing camera menus.

Common Menus for All Modes

Overview of common menu settings across different modes.

Video Recording Menus

Specific menu options for video recording quality and zoom.

Wide Mode

Settings for wide-screen video playback.

Tele Macro

Settings for tele-macro shooting mode.

Video Playback Menus

Options for managing video playback lists and effects.

Still-Image Recording Menus

Menu options for still image quality, size, and self-timer.

Still-Image Playback Menus

Options for still image playback, protection, and deletion.

References

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common camera problems and errors.

Power

Troubleshooting issues related to power and battery.

Recording

Troubleshooting issues related to recording.

Recording cannot be performed

Solutions when recording is not possible.

When shooting a subject under bright light

Advice for shooting subjects in bright light.

When the screen is direct sunlight

Troubleshooting screen visibility in sunlight.

Date/time does not appear

Solutions for missing date/time information.

LCD monitor indications

Explains LCD monitor indicators and their meanings.

Digital zoom does not work

Troubleshooting issues with digital zoom function.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish

Solutions for LCD display issues.

The recorded image is too dark

Troubleshooting dark recorded images.

White balance setting cannot be activated

Solutions for white balance activation issues.

The black & white fader

Information on the black and white fader effect.

Playback cannot be performed

Solutions for playback issues.

The same image is displayed for a long time

Troubleshooting display issues.

Continuous shooting speed is slow

Solutions for slow continuous shooting.

Power the lamp on the camera does not light during charging

Troubleshooting charging indicator light issues.

The focus does not adjust automatically

Solutions for automatic focus failures.

The color of the image looks strange

Troubleshooting color image anomalies.

White balance setting cannot be activated

Solutions for white balance activation issues.

Warning Indications

Explains various warning messages displayed on the screen.

SET DATE/TIME!

Actions required when the date/time is not set.

LENS CAP

Instructions when the lens cap is attached.

PLEASE INSERT MEMORY CARD!

Message indicating no memory card is inserted.

THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED

Message indicating an unformatted SD card.

HARD DISK DRIVE IS FULL

Message indicating the hard disk drive is full.

MEMORY IS FULL

Message indicating the memory card is full.

HDD ERROR! MEMORY CARD ERROR!

Error messages related to HDD or memory card.

FILE SYSTEM MAY BE PROBLEM

Troubleshooting file system issues.

VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN

Solutions for broken video management files.

NO VIDEO FILES STORED!

Message when no video files are found.

NO MEMORY CARD

Message when no memory card is detected.

NO SUPPORTED FILES

Message for unsupported file types.

NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW

Message indicating folder limit reached.

NO VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE

Message when no video management file is found.

PLAY LIST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS BROKEN

Issues with broken play list management.

NO SCENES REGISTERED IN PLAY LIST

Message when no scenes are in the play list.

REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAY LIST IS EMPTY

Message when play list is empty.

RECOVERY FAILURE

Troubleshooting data recovery failures.

RECORDING MEDIUM MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD

Issues with recording medium compatibility.

Cleaning the Camera

Instructions for cleaning the camera exterior, LCD, and lens.

How to Handle a CD-ROM

Guidelines for handling the included CD-ROM.

Serious Malfunctioning

Steps to take in case of severe camera malfunction.

Declaration of Conformity

Regulatory compliance and FCC information.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the camera, lens, and other components.

AC Adapter

Details on the AC adapter and its power requirements.

Remote Control

Information on the remote control's power and operating distance.

Recording Time and Number of Images

Tables showing approximate recording times and image capacities.

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