JVC Gzmg21u Instruction Manual

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Common Menus for All Modes
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

BASIC SETTINGPress 49 and then select sub menus.–
PRESET
Returns all the camera settings 
to their default values.EXECUTE: Performs this function.
[CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without 
executing reset.–
DEMO MODE
Introduces special features of 
the camera at the following 
cases.
●When the menu screen is 
closed.
●When there is no operation for 
about 3 minutes after the power 
switch is set to  .
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
NOTES:●The demonstration only works when the DC cord is 
connected, not with the battery.
●If an SD card is in the camera, demonstration will not 
take place even if this mode is set to [ON].–
OPERATION SOUND
Enables you to set the operation 
sound or turn the operation 
sound on/off.OFF: Turns off the operation sound.
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on 
or off, and at the beginning and end of recording.
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when 
any operation is performed.
–
REMOTE
Turns reception of the operation 
signal from the remote control 
on/off.OFF: The camera does not receive the signal from the 
remote control.
[ON]: Enables operation with the remote control.
–
DROP DETECTION
Setting this function helps 
prevent damage to the HDD by 
enabling the camera to turn off 
the power automatically when, 
for example, it detects that it has 
been dropped.OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
To turn the unit on when the drop detection worked, 
set the power switch to OFF, and to on again.
CAUTION:Setting this function to off increases the chances of 
damaging the built-in hard disk if the camera is 
accidentally dropped.
–
MENU SETTINGS
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							52 ENChanging the Menu Settings (Continued)
Common Menus for All Modes (Continued)
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

REC MEDIA SETTINGPress 49 and then select sub menus.–
VIDEO MODEEnables you to set the recording 
medium for videos.[HDD]/SD15
IMAGE MODEEnables you to set the recording 
medium for still images.[HDD]/SD15
FORMATEnables you to select the medium 
to format.[HDD]/SD39
CLEAN UPEnables you to select the medium 
to clean up.[HDD]/SD40
COPY/MOVEEnables you to set whether to 
duplicate or move still images 
during dubbing.[COPY]/MOVE
48
NO. RESETEnables you to select the file type 
(videos or still images) when 
resetting the file number.[VIDEO]/IMAGE
40
DATE/DISPLAYPress 49 and then select sub menus.–
BRIGHTEnables you to set the brightness 
of the LCD monitor.Adjust the brightness of the display using  / , then 
press 49. –
DATE/TIMEEnables you to set whether to 
display the current time on the 
LCD monitor.OFF: The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]: The date/time appears for approx. 5 seconds 
in the following cases.
●When the power switch is set from OFF to 
●When playback starts
●When the date is changed during playback
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
NOTE:You can set different settings for each mode (video 
recording/playback and still image recording/playback).
–
SCENE COUNTEREnables you to set whether to 
display the counter in video mode.[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.–
LANGUAGEEnables you to set the language 
for menus.[ENGLISH]/FRANÇAIS/ESPAÑOL/
PORTUGUÊS///13
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MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

CLOCK ADJUSTEnables you to set the time.DATE/TIME
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DATE DISPLAY ORDEREnables you to set the date and 
time display format.DATE ORDER:
year.month.day / [month.day.year] /  
day.month.year
TIME:
24H / [12H]–
DISPLAYOFF: Turns off the on-screen display.
[ON]: Turns on the on-screen display.–
Video Recording Menus
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

REGISTER EVENT
Enables you to turn on/off event 
registration for any videos before 
starting recording.ON/SELECT: Activates the function. After you activate 
this function, you can select the event to register 
videos to.
[OFF]: Disables the function.17
QUALITY
Enables you to set the picture 
quality for videos.[ULTRA FINE]/FINE/NORMAL/ECONOMY
–
WIND CUT
Reduces noise caused by wind.[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function. –
GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright 
automatically when you record in 
dark places. However, the overall 
color tones appear grayish.OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
–
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. In 
this case, the   indicator blinks or goes out.
●Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on 
a tripod.–
CAMERA SETTINGPress 49 and then select sub menus.
–
ZOOM
Enables you to set the 
maximum zoom ratio.32X: Only optical zoom is available up to 32x.
[64X]: Digital zoom is available up to 64x.
800X: Digital zoom is available up to 800x.18
TELE MACRO
You can shoot a subject as 
large as possible at a distance 
of approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft).[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.
–
MENU SETTINGS
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							54 EN Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Video Playback Menus
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

CHANGE EVENT REG.Enables you to change the event 
registration of recorded video files.BABY/BIRTHDAY/VACATION/HOLIDAY/
SPORTS/GRADUATION/ANNIVERSARY/
DAUGHTER/SON/CONGRATULATIONS/NON 
SECTION41
PLAYLISTEnables you to perform operations 
related to playlists.[PLAYLIST CONTENTS]/NEW LIST/EDIT/
RENAME/DELETE42
WIPE/FADERThese are special playback effects. 
They add effects to the beginning 
and end of playback.[OFF]/FADER-WHITE/FADER-BLACK/FADER-
B.W/WIPE:CORNER/WIPE:WINDOW/
WIPE:SLIDE/WIPE:DOOR/WIPE:SCROLL/
WIPE:SHUTTER34
EFFECTThese are special playback effects. 
They add effects that alter color 
tones.[OFF]/SEPIA/MONOTONE/CLASSIC FILM/
STROBE
34
PROTECTEnables you to perform operations 
related to protecting files.[CURRENT]/FILE SELECT/PROTECT ALL/
CANCEL ALL38
DELETEEnables you to perform operations 
related to deleting files.[CURRENT]/FILE SELECT/DELETE ALL
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Still Image Recording Menus
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

QUALITYEnables you to set the picture 
quality for still images.[FINE]/STANDARD
–
SELF-TIMERThis is the timer function. It starts 
recording when the set time elapses 
after the REC/SNAP button is 
pressed.[OFF]/2SEC/10SEC
–
CONTINUOUS SHOOTINGThis is the continuous shooting 
function. It records still images 
continuously while the REC/SNAP 
button is pressed.[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.
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GAIN UPMakes the subject appear bright 
automatically when you record in 
dark places. However, the overall 
color tones appear grayish.OFF: Disables the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
–
CAMERA SETTINGPress 49 and then select sub menus.
–
TELE MACROYou can shoot a subject as large 
as possible at a distance of 
approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft).[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON:  Activates the function.
–
Still Image Playback Menus
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

DPOFEnables you to configure settings 
related to DPOF.SELECT IMAGES/ALL1/CHECK SETTINGS/
RESET45
DIRECT PRINTEnables you to configure settings 
related to printing.After you select this menu, connect the camera to a 
printer with the USB cable.46
EFFECTThese are special playback effects. 
They add effects that alter color 
tones.[OFF]/SEPIA/MONOTONE
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PROTECTEnables you to perform operations 
related to protecting files.[CURRENT]/FILE SELECT/PROTECT ALL/
CANCEL ALL38
DELETEEnables you to perform operations 
related to deleting files.[CURRENT]/FILE SELECT/DELETE ALL
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MENU SETTINGS
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							56 ENTroubleshooting
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled 
device. External noise and interference (from a 
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from 
functioning properly.
●To solve the problem, first follow the 
instructions below.
●If the problem is not solved, reset the camera.  
(
 right column)
●If the problem persists, please consult your 
nearest JVC dealer.To reset the camera
1) Press RESET using a piece of wire or other 
pointed instrument. The power is turned off 
once and turned on again automatically.
2) If nothing happens, set the power switch to 
OFF and remove the power supply (battery 
pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then 
reattach it.
3) Execute [PRESET] from the menu. The 
camera returns to its factory-preset. 
(
pg. 51)
RESET
TroubleAction

Powe r
No power is supplied.●Connect the AC adapter securely. 
●Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. 
●Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. 12
12
–
No display appears.●When using the AC adapter, the camera enters the sleep mode, 
the access lamp lights, and the LCD monitor turns off.
To cancel the sleep mode, perform any operation such as 
zooming.–
The power was turned 
off accidentally.●The drop detection function operated.
Set the power switch to OFF, and turn the power on again. To 
turn off the drop detection function, set [DROP DETECTION] to 
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Tr o u b l eAction

Displays
The power/charge lamp 
on the camera does not 
light during charging.●Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low 
temperatures.
To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places 
with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
●When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does not light. 
Check the remaining battery power.–
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[SET DATE/TIME!] 
appears.●The built-in clocks rechargeable lithium battery is discharged, so 
the previously set date/time is erased.
Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 
24 hours to charge the clocks lithium battery. Then set the date/
time. 12
13
Images on the LCD 
monitor appear dark or 
whitish.●Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. 
●When the LCD monitors LED light reaches the end of its service 
life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your 
nearest JVC dealer.52
–
Colored bright spots 
appear on the LCD 
monitor.●The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. 
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) 
may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not 
recorded on the picture. This is not due to any defect of the unit. 
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)–
Image does not appear 
on the LCD monitor.●Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.52
Image appears to be 
slightly vertically 
stretched when playing 
back on a 4:3 screen TV.●Such a phenomenon will occur if the image is recorded at 16:9 
mode. Record videos at 4:3 mode if playing back on a 4:3 screen 
TV.18
Recording
Recording cannot be 
performed.●Replace with new recording medium or delete unnecessary files. 
●Select the recording medium properly. 36
15
When shooting a 
subject illuminated by 
bright light, vertical 
lines appear.●This is not a malfunction.–
When the screen is 
under direct sunlight 
during shooting, the 
screen becomes red or 
black for an instant.●This is not a malfunction.–
During recording, the 
date/time does not 
appear.●Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. 52FURTHER INFORMATION
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							58 ENTroubleshooting (Continued)
TroubleAction

Recording (Continued)
The LCD monitor 
indications blink.●Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions 
that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.–
Digital zoom does not 
work.●Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. 
●Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.53
–
The recorded image is 
white.●In bright places, setting “Nightalive” or a slow speed is not 
recommended.24
The focus is not 
adjusted automatically.●Set focus to the automatic mode. 
●Clean the lens and check the focus again. 23
62
The color of the image 
looks strange.●Try manual white balance adjustment. 23
The recorded image is 
too dark.●Try backlight compensation or manual exposure. 23
25
The recorded image is 
too bright.●Try manual exposure. 23
White balance setting 
cannot be activated.●Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) 
mode before setting white balance. 24
The continuous 
shooting speed of still 
images is slow.●The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making 
continuous shots, when using certain recording media, or under 
certain recording conditions. –
Playback
Playback cannot be 
performed.●Select the recording medium properly.
●To watch images on a TV, set the TV’s input mode or channel that 
is appropriate for video playback.15
32
The same image is 
displayed for a long 
time during video 
playback, or motion is 
choppy. ●The surface of the disk or card is damaged. It is recommended to 
run check disk regularly on the PC, providing that there is no data 
on the hard disk of the camera.–
The black & white fader 
does not work.●Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) 
mode.35
There is a noise during 
playback.●The sound of the hard disk drive may have been recorded if the 
camera was moved suddenly during recording. Do not move or 
shake the camera suddenly during recording.–
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Editing / Printing
Files cannot be deleted.●Remove protection from the files and delete them.38
When the image is 
printed from the printer, 
a black bar appears at 
the bottom of the 
screen.●This is not a malfunction.
This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated.53
Other problems
The data process is too 
slow after the power is 
switched on or the 
mode is changed.●There is a large number of still images (approx. 1,000 or more) 
stored in the recording medium. Copy the stored files to a PC, 
and delete them from the recording medium.36
The SD card cannot be 
removed from the 
camera.●Push the SD card in a few more times.15
FURTHER INFORMATION
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							60 ENWarning Indications
The following indications appear on the screen.
IndicationMeaning

 (Battery indicator)●Displays the remaining battery power.
Remaining power level
●As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator 
blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off 
automatically.–
–
SET DATE/TIME!●Appears when the date/time is not set.
●Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and 
the previously set date/time is erased.13
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LENS CAP●Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on with the power 
switch set to   if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.–
PLEASE INSERT 
MEMORY CARD!●Appears when there is no SD card inserted in the SD slot.15
HARD DISK DRIVE IS 
NOT FORMATTED●Appears when the built-in hard disk needs to be formatted.39
THIS CARD IS NOT 
FORMATTED●Appears when an unformatted SD card is inserted.39
HDD ERROR!
MEMORY CARD 
ERROR!●Appears when some errors occurred with the recording media.
●Remove the card once and insert it again. If the error is not 
cancelled, replace the card with one that has been guaranteed for 
correct operation.
●Perform clean up to restore the capacity of the recording media.
●It is recommended to run check disk regularly on the PC, 
providing that there is no data on the hard disk of the camera.–
15
40
–
CHECK CARD’S WRITE 
PROTECTION SWITCH●Appears when you attempt recording when the write/erase 
protection tab on the SD card is set to the “LOCK” position.38
NO VIDEO FILES STORED!●Appears if there are no video files when you attempt video 
playback.–
NO IMAGE FILES 
STORED!●Appears if there are no still image files when you attempt still 
image playback.–
NO MEMORY CARD●Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file 
copy/move operation. –
NO SUPPORTED FILES●Appears when there are no JPEG (still image) files to be copied or 
moved in recording media. –
Exhausted High
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