JVC Gz Mg 130e Manual

							EN11
GETTING 
STARTED
Camcorder
 Touch Sensor OK Button MENU Button  Power (1) Button  SD Card Slot ( pg. 18)	 EXPORT Button
 AV Connector UPLOAD Button ( pg. 36)  PLAY/REC Button ( pg. 19, 20, 22, 23)
  Mode Switch [, ] DIRECT DVD Button ( pg. 28)
 INFO Button ( pg. 21)
 START/STOP Button ( pg. 19) SNAPSHOT Button ( pg. 20)
Zoom Lever [W 
, T]  ( pg. 21) 
Speaker Volume Control
 Speaker DC Connector   USB Connector ( pg. 27, 30)
 Camera Sensor  LED Light ( pg. 21) Lens Cover Lens
Stereo Microphone

Stud Hole  Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 17)  Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 15)
 
Remote Control
2 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window3 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out)4 Up Button5  Skip Backward Button
6 Left Button7 Back Button
8 PLAYLIST Button
9 START/STOP Button
: S. SHOT (SNAPSHOT) Button
; INFO Button
B  Skip Forward Button
C PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button
D Right Button
E Next Button
F Down Button 
G INDEX Button*
H DISP Button
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen 
switches as shown below:
 

mode:
Index Screen m Group Index Screen
 

mode:
Index Screen m
Date Index Screen
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AC Adapter
AP-V20U/AP-V14U*Battery Pack
BN-VF808UAudio/Video 
CableRemote Control
RM-V751U
USB Cable CD-ROM Core Filter (x2)
Lithium Battery
CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
NOTEMake sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
* AP-V14U is not mentioned in the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM.
Attaching the Core Filter
The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. 
Preparing the Remote Control
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the 
lock tab.
Beam Effective Area
NOTEThe transmitted beam may not be effective 
or may cause incorrect operation when the 
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight 
or powerful lighting.
   
Accessories
Release the stopper.
3 cm (1-3/16)USB Cable: Wind once
AC Adapter: Wind twice
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
Effective distance:
5 m (16 ft) Remote Sensor
To be connected
 to the camcorder
or
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							EN13
GETTING 
STARTED
During both Video and Still Image 
Recording
WT01/4000
LCDNOV. 1. 2009 
SD
4:55 PM 
  Selected Operation Mode Indicator 
( pg. 24)
 : Auto Mode : Manual Mode
  Effect Mode Indicator
  Tele Macro Mode Indicator
  LED Light Indicator ( pg. 21)
  Scene Select Mode Indicator
	
Quick Review Indicator ( pg.19, 20)

  Zoom Indicator ( pg. 21)
  Recording Medium Indicator
SD : SD Card : Built-in memory
  White Balance Indicator

  Monitor Backlight Indicator 
 Battery Indicator
 Date/Time ( pg. 16)
  Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
  Backlight Compensation Indicator 
( pg. 24)
  Brightness Control Indicator
 : Photometry Area Control Indicator
 Shutter Speed
During Video  Recording  Only
REC0:04:01[4h59m]PHOT OLIB.
 Mode Indicator
  EXPORT Mode Indicator ( pg. 35)
 Counter 
  Upload Mode Indicator ( pg. 36)
 Video Quality:
 
# (ULTRA FINE), $ (FINE), % (NORMAL), & (ECONOMY) 
	 Remaining Time

 
.REC: (Appears during recording.) .2: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
  Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator 
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) 

  Auto switch record media 

  Shooting Indicator ( pg. 19)
  Wind Cut Indicator
 Event Indicator
During Still Image Recording Only
[9999]FIN E10PHOT O
 Mode Indicator
  Focus Indicator ( pg. 20)
  Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD 
(standard) 
  Remaining Number of Shots
  Shooting Indicator ( pg. 20)
	  Shutter Mode Indicator

 Self-Timer Indicator
 
 
 Indications on LCD Monitor
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							EN14
During Video  Playback
+4
8
SD
1: 55 : 01
NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM 
 Mode Indicator
  Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when 
playing back a playlist.) 
 Video Quality:
 
# (ULTRA FINE), $ (FINE), % (NORMAL), & (ECONOMY) 
 Counter
 Playback Mode
: Playback2: Pause,: Forward Search+: Reverse Search(: Forward Slow-Motion&: Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
	 Battery Indicator

 Date/Time ( pg. 16)
  Volume Level Indicator
During Still Image Playback
SD
101- 0098
NOV. 1. 2009 4:55 PM 
 Mode Indicator 
 older/File Number
  Slide Show Playback Indicator
 Battery Indicator
 Date/Time ( pg. 16)
 
 
 Indications on LCD Monitor (Continued)
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							EN15
GETTING 
STARTED
   
 
Charging the Battery Pack
1Close the LCD monitor to turn off the 
camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack, then 
connect the AC adapter.
vv” (arrow) on the battery pack 
pointing at the correct direction, slide the 
battery pack until it locks in place.
DC
 The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate 
charging has started.
 When the lamp goes out, charging is 
finished.
- To check the remaining battery power
See page 21.
- Required charging/recording time
  (approx.)
*When the LED light is off and the monitor
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Battery pack Charging timeRecording time
BN-VF808U
(Provided)1 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 45 min.*
BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min.  5 hr. 25 min.*
BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min. 8 hr. 10 min.*
- To detach the battery pack
NOTE
 You can also use the camcorder with just 
the AC adapter.
 The actual recording time may shorten 
depending on the recording environment, 
such as when recording scenes with fast 
moving subject.
 Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter 
plug and cable. This may damage the AC 
adapter.
   
Necessary Settings before Use
DC Jack
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V) 
v  v  Arrow
BATT.
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Date/Time Setting
1Open the LCD monitor to turn on the 
camcorder.
2Touch MENU.
3Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
VIDEO
WIND CUT
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>>DISPLAY SETTINGS>BASIC SETTINGS
SETQUIT
4Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
DISPLAY SETTINGS
SET DATE AND TIMELANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
MONITOR BRIGHT
SETQUIT
5Select [CLOCK SETTING].
CLOCK ADJUST
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
CLOCK SETTINGAREA SETTINGSET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SETQUIT
6Select the city closest to the area
where you use the camcorder.
AREA SETTING
SETQUIT
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM
7Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.
[ON]: Clock is advanced one hour from 
the normal time which you set.
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
NOV.1.2009 04:55PMOFFDAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
SETQUIT
8Set the date and time.
Select the item by using the touch sensor 
and select [
^] to set.
CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
GMT+ 9:00NOV 1 2009 4 55 PM
SAVEQUIT
9Select [SAVE].
To reset the setting, select [QUIT]
 Setting the clock to local time 
when traveling
After performing steps 1-4
5Select [AREA SETTING].
CLOCK ADJUST
SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
CLOCK SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SETQUIT
AREA SETTING
6Select the city closest to the area 
you are traveling.
AREA SETTING
SETQUIT
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM
- To return to the previous screen
Select !.
- To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
  Selected area is highlighted
Time difference to 
GMT Principal city of 
the selected area
 Other Settings
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							EN17
GETTING 
STARTED
   
Tripod Mounting
Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.
NOTEDo not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel 
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious 
damage to the camcorder.
Bottom of the 
Camcorder
    Language Setting
The language on the display can be changed.
1Open the LCD monitor to turn on the 
camcorder.
2Touch MENU.
3Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
VIDEO
WIND CUT
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>>DISPLAY SETTINGS>BASIC SETTINGS
SETQUIT
4Select [LANGUAGE].
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY SETTINGSLANGUAGECLOCK ADJUSTDATE DISPLAY STYLEMONITOR BRIGHT
SETQUIT
5Select the desired language.
- To return to the previous screen
Select !.
- To quit the screen
Select [QUIT]
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Using an SD Card
If you want to record to an SD card, the 
following operations need to be performed.
 Operations are confirmed on the following 
SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible 
SD or SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, 
SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or 
SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB).
 If other media are used, they may fail to 
record data correctly, or they may lose data 
that had already been recorded.
 MultiMediaCards are not supported. Cards used to record video on this 
camcorder cannot be played back on other 
devices.
 Some card readers (including internal card 
readers in PCs) may not be able to support  
SDHC format.  If you use an SDHC card for 
recording and encounter any reading error, 
the card reader you are using might be a 
non-SDHC supported device.  Please use 
the camcorder or other SDHC compatible 
devices to access the card.
2  Insert an SD card
Preparation: 
Press Power (1) button to turn off the 
camcorder.
1Open the SD card cover.
2Firmly insert the card with its clipped 
edge first.
3Close the SD card cover.
- To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
Clipped Edge
NOTE
 Insert and remove the SD card only while 
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on 
the card may be corrupted.
 Do not touch the terminal on the reverse 
side of the label.
3   Change the recording medium
The camcorder is programmed to record on
the BUILT-IN MEMORY flash when it is 
shipped from the factory. You can change the 
recording medium to SD card.
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD 
CARD) and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] 
to [SD]. 
ERASE ALLDATAAA O NTT
REC MEDIA FORVIDEOREC MEDIA FOR IMAGEFORMATAABUILTLL-IN MEMTT.FORMAT SD CARDAA
MEMORY CARDRRQUIT
SET
MEDIA SETTINGS
BUILT-IN MEMORY
SD CARD
4   
Format an SD card when using it for 
the first time
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format 
the card. 
ERASE ALL  DATA  ONMEDIA SETTINGS
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.
FORMAT SD CARDQUIT
SET
It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording 
media for storage. JVC will not be 
responsible for any lost data.
 Other Settings (Continued)
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							EN19
RECORDING/
PLAYBACK
  Recording Files
 
 
Video Recording
Press the PLAY/REC button to 
select recording mode.
PLAY/REC
Press the START/STOP button to 
start recording.
[4 h 59 m]
0:00:01 REC
Approximate remaining time 
for recording appears.
You can also start/stop recording by 
selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.
(On-screen recording control).
- To stop recording
Press the START/STOP again.
- To view the last recorded scene
Select  while recording is paused.
Selecting  during playback deletes that 
scene.
-To record a still image during video 
recording
Press SNAPSHOT.
- To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. 
- To change the aspect ratio of the image 
(16:9/4:3)
Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT 
RATIO]. 
Slide the mode switch to select  (video) mode.
NOTE
 The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then on 
again.
 If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to 
conserve power. 
After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.  A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. This camcorder is 
not compatible with other digital video formats.
  RECORDING/PLAYBACK
[4 h 59 m]
0:00:00
SNAPSHOT
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Recording Files  (Continued)
 
 
Still Image Recording
Slide the mode switch to select  (still image) mode.
Press the PLAY/REC button to 
select recording mode.
PLAY/REC
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT 
button halfway.
FINE
The   indicator becomes green when 
the captured image is focused.
Press the SNAPSHOT button fully 
to take the photo/picture.
FINE  [9999]PHOTO
NOTE
 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording. If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to 
conserve power. 
- To view the last recorded image
Select  after shooting.
Selecting  during playback deletes 
that image.
- To change the picture quality 
Change the settings in [IMAGE 
QUALITY]. 
- To record still images continuously
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in 
[SHUTTER MODE]. 
FINE  [9999]
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