KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 1 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Memory Recorder KA-MR100G INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Remain this information for future reference. Model No. : KA-MR100G Serial No.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page I Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Getting Started FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page II Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Safety Precautions POUR CANADA ATTENTION RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR FOR USA AND CANADA CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATT ENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page III Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Getting Started Safety Precautions (continued) Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union] FOR EUROPE This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Features This is a memory recorder to record and play back HD-format video images and audio signals on an SxS memory card via the IEEE1394 interface. Use of SxS Memory Card The use of MPEG-2 Long GOP compression format and SxS memory card enables long-duration recording and high-speed transfer as described below. ● Supports long-duration recording of HD images up to 180 minutes (when capacity is 32 GB and mode is set to 720p).
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Getting Started Precautions Storage and Operating Environment 䡵 Do not store this product in the following environments. Doing so may result in malfunction or failure. ● Hot or cold locations beyond the allowable operating temperature range of 0 I to 40 I.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Name and Function of Parts N A B M C D L K J E I H F G A Access lamp Displays the status of the SxS memory card. Light off : SxS memory card is not inserted Green light : Data in the card is not being accessed Red light : Data is currently being accessed (e.g., recording, playback or formatting in progress) ● Before removing the SxS memory card, make sure that the access lamp lights up in green color.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Getting Started Memo: LCD Panel Displays ● A ANO CARDB message is shown when an SxS memory card is not inserted. ● A ACARD PROTECTB mark is shown before the clip if the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card is turned on. During Recording or Stop Mode During Playback Mode Displays the status screen.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Setup Attaching the Memory Recorder to a Camcorder Check the IEEE1394 connection method before attaching the memory recorder to the camcorder. For details, please refer to AConnecting IEEE1394B (A Page 7) 4 Attach the memory recorder to the KA-UM100G adapter Align the screw holes at the back of the KA-UM100G adapter with the holes on the rubber sheet. Next, follow the steps illustrated in A _ D to attach the memory recorder.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Setup Connecting IEEE1394 Turning Off the Power 1 Press and hold down the [POWER] button of the memory recorder for at least one second There are 2 ways to connect the IEEE1394. Connecting via IEEE1394 Cable ● Connect the IEEE1394 cable to the KA-UM100G adapter and the IEEE1394 terminal of the camcorder. ● Set the [INT/EXT] switch to AEXTB. [INT/EXT] switch ● The power of the memory recorder turns off.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Inserting/Removing the SxS Memory Card Note: ● This product does not support the USB interface ExpressCard. Use a recommended SxS memory card. (ASpecificationsB A Page 16) ● Do not insert the SxS memory card in the reverse direction. The card slot is designed such that the card cannot be inserted in the reverse direction. Do not force the card into the card slot as this will cause malfunction.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Operation Recording Video Images of the Camcorder Using the Memory Recorder To record video images of the camcorder using the memory recorder, operate using the REC trigger button on the camcorder. Each time a recording is started and stopped, a clip is created in the SxS memory card. Settings Prior to Recording Before recording, it is necessary to configure the camcorder and memory recorder settings.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Playing Video Images Recorded in the Memory Recorder To play back video images recorded by the memory recorder, select a clip from the clip selection screen on the LCD panel of the memory recorder. The selected video clip is played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the camcorder. Memo: ● Before playing back video images recorded by the memory recorder, stop the playback of the cassette tape in the camcorder.
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KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Menu Screen Configurations and Functions Values indicated in parentheses in the table below are default settings. Setting Item Setting Values SYSTEM Functions For setting the format of the video to be recorded or played back. Make sure that the settings are consistent with those of the camcorder. Otherwise, recording and playback cannot be executed. RESOLUTION (720), 1080 For setting the resolution.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Menu Setting Item Setting Values TC SET2 Functions For presetting the time code generator of the memory recorder. TC PRESET (00:00:00:00) _ 23:59:59:29 or (00:00:00:00) _ 23:59:59:24 The number of frames that can be specified are as shown below, depending on the setting of the frame rate. (e.g., when the frame rate is 60, you can specify the number of frames up to a value of 58.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Others Warning Messages When warning messages appear on the LCD panel, take the following actions. WRITE PROTECT! Message CLOCK SETUP MENU WRITE PROTECT! CARD FULL! OPERATION LOCK ! Warning Messages Description Appears when the clock is not set. Action: Set the clock when the [CLOCK1] setting screen appears. Appears when the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card is set to the “WP” end.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Others Troubleshooting Symptom Power does not turn on Unable to record or play clip Cause(s) Power is supplied from the DC INPUT terminal of the camcorder. Only the power of the camcorder is turned AOnB. Remaining battery level is insufficient. The IEEE1394 cable is not connected. The [INT/EXT] switch setting of the KA-UM100G adapter is inappropriate. The video formats of the camcorder and memory recorder are not consistent with each other.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Specifications 䡵 Media slot Supported media SxS memory card Number of slot 1 slot Interface ExpressCard/34-compliant (supports only PCI Express, USB is not supported) 䡵 Video format 䡵 Overall Power supply DC 12 V (DC 10.5 V to 17 V) Power consumption 6W External dimensions 90 mm x 57 mm x 131 mm (W x D x H) Weight 0.
KA-MR100G_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:28 PM Setting Values Time Zone Setting Values Time Zone UTC+14:00 UTC 00:00 Greenwich UTC+13:30 UTC-00:30 UTC+13:00 UTC-01:00 UTC+12:30 UTC-01:30 UTC+12:00 New Zealand UTC-02:00 UTC+11:30 Norfolk Island UTC-02:30 Azores Mid-Atlantic UTC+11:00 Solomon Islands UTC-03:00 Buenos Aires UTC+10:30 Lord Howe Is.
