MasterPage: Cover GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 1 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM ENGLISH Basic Edition DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA GZ-MC100 6 GETTING STARTED BASIC OPERATIONS (RECORDING & PLAYBACK) 19 MENU SETTINGS 26 REFERENCES 32 To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 26) INSTRUCTIONS This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the camera. For more information, read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML format in the CD-ROM. See page 32 for details.
MasterPage: Safty_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Removable hard disk Enjoying Various Playback Features In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk is a new type of card media that enables extended hours of highresolution, MPEG2 video recording. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Safty_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital media camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 4 to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
MasterPage: Safty_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
MasterPage: Safty_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM EN Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. Also read “Cautions” on pages 37 to 39. ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ● Microdrive® is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 6 EN GETTING STARTED Index ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover V, Z, b, c and d during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover W during playback. The top, buttom, left or right sides of the 49rtwe button can be pressed to operate like a lever. The explanation “pressing r” in this instruction manual means moving the 49rtwe button in the r direction.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM Controls Indicators A Delete Button [ ] (墌 pg. 21, 23, 24) B Information Button [INFO] (Used to display the file S Mode Lamp [ information. Refer to the advanced operation manual. 墌 pg. 32) C Mode Button [MODE] (墌 pg. 19) D Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 20) E Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 20) Speaker Volume Control (墌 pg. 21) F Rear Panel Open Switch [OPEN] (墌 pg. 16) G Power Switch [OFF, , ] (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 8 EN GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording only During both Video and Still Image Recording A Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 19) B Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 28) C Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 28) D Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), A Manual Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 19) B Tele Macro Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 28) C Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 20, 28) D Zoom Indicator (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM GETTING STARTED During Voice Recording A Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 19) B : Focus Icon (墌 pg. 22) C Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768), 640 (640 x 480) (墌 pg. 29) D Picture Quality: FINE (fine) and STANDARD (standard) (墌 pg. 29) E Flash Indicator (Appears when flash mode is engaged. Refer to the advanced operation manual. 墌 pg. 32) F Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 10 EN GETTING STARTED During Video Playback A Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 19) B Folder/File Number C U : Slide Show (墌 pg. 23) D Battery Indicator E Date/Time (墌 pg. 27) F Selected Medium Indicator (墌 pg. 17, 27) During Voice Playback A Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 19) B Play List Playback Indicator (Appears when play list is played back. Refer to the advanced operation manual. 墌 pg.
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MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 12 EN GETTING STARTED Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap 1 Thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. 2 Pass the other end through the loop. NOTE: NOTE: When carrying the camera, pass your arm through the strap to prevent dropping the camera. Tighten the strap at your wrist by sliding the buckle.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut. Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. S-Video/Audio/Video cable USB cable, audio extension cable and AC adapter’s cord 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. NOTES: Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 14 EN GETTING STARTED 1 Set the power switch to OFF while pressing down the Power lock button located on the switch. This camera’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. 2 Slide and remove the battery cover A by hooking on the part with your finger.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM GETTING STARTED ● When the rear panel is opened while the power is on, the power is automatically turned off to protect the data in the recording medium. To turn on the power again, close the rear panel and use the power switch. ● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camera. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 16 EN GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing a CF Card You can use a CF card (CompactFlash card) as a recording medium in the CF slot. The removable hard disk (provided) or Microdrive is a type of CF cards. See page 42 for the guaranteed media to work with this camera. OPEN Rear Panel Eject Button CF Slot 5 To insert a CF card, firmly insert it as shown in the illustration. To remove a CF card, push the eject button twice.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM GETTING STARTED ● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 3 Close the rear panel firmly until it locks. To protect valuable files Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the SD card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the SD card from being recorded over. To record on this SD card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to “LOCK” before inserting it.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 18 EN GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings LCD Monitor Adjustment The date/time is recorded on the picture at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 26, 27) It is necessary to use the LCD monitor for the camera operation. Make sure to open the LCD monitor whenever you turn on the camera. 1 Open the LCD monitor fully.
MasterPage: Heading0_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM BASIC OPERATIONS EN 19 2 Recording/Playback Mode Operation Mode To turn on the camera, set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. ● The power/charge lamp turns on. To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 1 Power Switch Press MODE to select the recording/playback mode. The selected mode lamp lights up. : Video mode (墌 pg. 20, 21) : Still image mode (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 20 EN BASIC OPERATIONS Video Recording Power Switch MODE Recording Start/Stop Button Zoom Lever Lock Button 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select . ● The camera is programmed to record videos on the medium in the CF slot by the factory preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 26 and 27. ● To change the picture quality, see pages 26 and 28.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 21 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM BASIC OPERATIONS 21 MODE ● The fast forward, rewind, slow, frame-by-frame playback, and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder. Zoom Lever NOTES: INFO 3 2 Lock Button Power Switch 49 6 5 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. . ● The index screen for videos appears.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 22 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 22 EN BASIC OPERATIONS Still Image Recording NOTES: MODE ● There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot. ● To turn the shutter sound off, see page 26. ● For approximate number of storable images, see page 42.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 23 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM BASIC OPERATIONS Slide Show MODE INFO Zoom Lever 3 23 Lock Button Power Switch 49 You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically. 1 Perform steps 1 – 2 in the left column. 2 Press 49 to start the slide show. ● If you press t during the slide show, files are displayed in descending order. ● If you press r during the slide show, files are displayed in ascending order.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 24 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 24 EN BASIC OPERATIONS Voice Recording Voice Playback 1 Set the power switch to MODE while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. Zoom Lever 2 Press MODE to select Recording Start/Stop Button 3 2 Lock Button Power Switch 49 . ● To change the playback speed, see pages 26 and 30. ● To switch the medium to be played back, see pages 26 and 27. 3 Press 49 to start playback.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 25 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM BASIC OPERATIONS Connecting to a TV or VCR Open the cover. To AV connector EN 25 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camera to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camera, the VCR and the TV.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 26 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 26 EN MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings NOTE: You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. Information on the following pages (墌 pg. 26 – 31) are only excerpts of menu settings. Refer to the advanced operation manual in the CD-ROM for the full descriptions. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 27 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM MENU SETTINGS VIDEO MODE [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT IMAGE MODE [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT VOICE MODE [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT Media selection can be set for each recording and playback mode: video ( ), still image ( ) or voice ( ). CF SLOT: The CF card is selected as a recording medium. SD SLOT: SD card is selected as a recording medium. FORMAT [CF SLOT] / SD SLOT You can format (initialise) a recording medium in the CF or SD slot.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 28 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 28 EN MENU SETTINGS CAMERA SETTING Video Recording Menus [ ] = Factory-preset ZOOM 10X: Only optical zoom is available up to 10X. [40X]: Digital zoom is available up to 40X. 200X: Digital zoom is available up to 200X. QUALITY Select the desired picture quality. Mode (In order of the quality) [ULTRA FINE] FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Size (pixels) Bit rate 720 x 576 720 x 576 720 x 576 352 x 288 8.5 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 4.2 Mbps 1.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 29 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM MENU SETTINGS Still Image Recording Menus For the actual operations and details, refer to the advanced operation manual. [ ] = Factory-preset [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Select the desired image quality. PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS / EDIT / RENAME / DELETE You can create a play list and view your original video clips. WIPE/FADER [OFF] / FADER-WHITE / FADER-BLACK / FADER-B.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 30 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 30 EN MENU SETTINGS Still Image Playback Menus Voice Playback Menus [ ] = Factory-preset [ ] = Factory-preset DPOF 墌 Advanced operation manual PLAYBACK SPEED [NORMAL] / FASTPLAY / SLOWPLAY Select the desired voice playback speed. DIRECT PRINT 墌 Advanced operation manual NOTE: EFFECT [OFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE You can view still images with special image effects.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 31 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM MENU SETTINGS EN 31 [ ] = Factory-preset Menus for Manual Recording (MSET Menu) EXP. [AUTO*] or [±0**] / ±6* or ±2 (EV)** Fine exposure adjustment is possible depending on the shooting condition. MODE * For video recording ** For still image recording Lock Button 49 t( SET) e ( Power Switch ) 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MODE to select or .
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 32 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 32 EN REFERENCES For Advanced Operations Read the advanced operation manual provided as HTML format in the CD-ROM for more information. To access to the HTML files, follow the procedure below. 1 Load the provided CD-ROM onto your PC. 2 Right-click on the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer] window, then click [Open]. 3 Double-click the [Docs] folder, then double-click the [Manual] folder.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 33 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM REFERENCES EN 33 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. Troubleshooting ● This is not a malfunction. 8 To reset the camera A Press and hold MENU and MODE for approx. 5 seconds. The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 34 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 34 EN REFERENCES The colour of the image looks strange. ● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. HTry manual white balance adjustment. (Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD-ROM. 墌 pg. 32) The recorded image is too dark. ● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HTry backlight compensation.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 35 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM REFERENCES The following indications appear on the screen. (Battery indicator) Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level High Exhausted ● 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. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 36 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 36 EN REFERENCES NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy/move operation. MEMORY CARD ERROR! REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded recording medium. Remove the medium once and insert it again or replace with another medium.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 37 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM REFERENCES 37 ● To prevent damage and prolong service life Battery Packs Terminals ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. ... do not modify or disassemble. ...
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 38 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 38 EN REFERENCES Recording Medium Main Unit ● Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. ● For safety, DO NOT • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. • Do not splash the disk with water. • Do not use, replace, or store the disk in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 39 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM REFERENCES EN 39 How to Handle a CD-ROM ● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole. ● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. ● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 40 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 40 EN REFERENCES Specifications For video/audio Camera For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 4.9 W Approx. 7.7 W (Maximum; when charging a battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) 41 mm x 103 mm x 71 mm Weight Approx. 245 g (without battery, removable hard disk, lens cap and hand strap) Approx. 315 g (incl.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 41 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM REFERENCES EN 41 For connectors AV S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo Headphone output ø2.5 mm, stereo USB Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC100PAL.book Page 42 Tuesday, December 28, 2004 1:04 PM 42 EN REFERENCES Recording Time and Number of Images The tables below show the approximate recording time and number of storable images. ● The number increases or decreases depending on the image size, picture quality and other conditions (墌 pg. 28, 29, 30). The first column in the table indicates the conditions. ● The provided 4 GB removable hard disk is indicated with * mark.
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