MasterPage: Cover GZ-MC200US.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM ENGLISH Basic Edition DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA GZ-MC200 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 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camera. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
MasterPage: Safty_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 2 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
MasterPage: Safty_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 4 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 4 EN Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
MasterPage: Safty_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 5 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM EN ● 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. in the United States and/or other countries. ● MascotCapsule is registered trademark of HI CORPORATION in Japan. Copyright © 2001 HI CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 6 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 6 EN GETTING STARTED Index 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. ATTENTION: ● Be careful not to cover W, a, b, c and d during shooting. ● Be careful not to cover X during playback.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 7 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM Controls Indicators A Lock Button (墌 pg. 19) B Mode Button [MODE] (墌 pg. 19) C Power Switch [OFF, , ] (墌 pg. 19) D Battery/CF Card Cover Open Switch [OPEN] S Mode Lamp [ (墌 pg. 14, 16) E Delete Button [ ] (墌 pg. 21, 23, 24) F Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 20) Speaker Volume Control (墌 pg. 21) G Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 20) H Reverse Search Button [w (3)] (墌 pg. 21) Left Button [w] (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 8 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 9 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 10 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 12 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 12 EN GETTING STARTED Attaching the Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera. 1 Thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. 2 Pass the other end through the loop.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 13 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 14 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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. then open the battery/CF card cover.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 15 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM GETTING STARTED ● When the Battery/CF card cover is opened or the SD card is removed 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 cover 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-MC200US.book Page 16 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 16 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: 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. Front Rear ATTENTION: Terminals CF Slot ● Read the cautions on CF card. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 17 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM GETTING STARTED ● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 4 Close the card cover. 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-MC200US.book Page 18 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 18 EN GETTING STARTED Date/Time Settings Angle 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) 1 Set the power switch to or while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. 2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears. 3 Press rt to select [DISPLAY], and press 49. The sub menu appears.
MasterPage: Heading0_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 19 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 20 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 20 EN BASIC OPERATIONS Video Recording MODE Power Switch Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop Button 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-MC200US.book Page 21 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM BASIC OPERATIONS EN 21 To play these video files, press the recording start/stop button while the index screen is displayed in step 2, and then proceed to step 3 after [MPG] is displayed. Video Playback Zoom Lever ● The fast forward, rewind, slow, frame-by-frame playback, and playlist creation functions are not available for files in the [EXTMOV] folder.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 22 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 22 EN BASIC OPERATIONS Still Image Recording MODE Power Switch NOTES: ● 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 43.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 23 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM BASIC OPERATIONS Still Image Playback EN 23 Slide Show Zoom Lever You can playback all the images stored in recording media automatically. MODE 49 ● 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. ● To end the slide show, press 49 again.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 24 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 24 EN BASIC OPERATIONS Voice Recording Voice Playback 1 Set the power switch to while pressing down the lock button located on the switch. Zoom Lever 2 Press MODE to select Recording Start/ Stop Button MODE 2 49 Power Switch 3 Press 49 to start playback. 4 To pause playback, press 49 again.
MasterPage: Basic_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 25 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM BASIC OPERATIONS EN 25 6 Start playback on the camera. (墌 pg. 21) Connecting to a TV or VCR To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV ● Date/Time Set [DATE/TIME] to [AUTO], [ON] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 26, 27) ● Counter Set [SCENE COUNTER] to [ON] or [OFF]. (墌 pg. 26, 27) Open the cover. (Pressing INFO button also turns on/off the displays.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 26 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 27 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM MENU SETTINGS MEMORY CARD SETTING [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.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 28 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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 480 720 x 480 720 x 480 352 x 240 8.5 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 4.2 Mbps 1.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 29 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 30 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 30 EN MENU SETTINGS Still Image Playback Menus Voice Playback Menus [ ] = Factory-preset [ ] = Factory-preset DPOF DIRECT PRINT PLAYBACK SPEED [NORMAL] / FASTPLAY / SLOWPLAY Select the desired voice playback speed. 墌 Advanced operation manual NOTE: 墌 Advanced operation manual EFFECT [OFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE You can view still images with special image effects.
MasterPage: Menu_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 31 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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. * For video recording ** For still image recording Power Switch Lock Button FOCUS [AUTO] / (manual) If correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition, use the manual focus mode.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 32 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 33 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM REFERENCES EN 33 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. H To solve the problem, follow the Instructions below at first. H If the problem is not solved, reset the camera.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 34 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 34 EN REFERENCES The recorded image is too dark. ● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. HTry backlight compensation. (Refer to the advanced operation manual in CD-ROM. 墌 pg. 32) The recorded image is too bright. ● The subject is too bright. HSet [P. AE] to [SPOTLIGHT]. (墌 pg. 31) [SET DATE/TIME!] appears. ● The built-in clock's rechargeable lithium battery is discharged.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 35 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 36 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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 recognize the loaded recording medium. Remove the medium once and insert it again or replace with another medium.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 37 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM REFERENCES 37 ● To prevent damage and prolong service life AC Adapter When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 38 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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-MC200US.book Page 39 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM 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 center 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-MC200US.book Page 40 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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) 74 mm x 56 mm x 94 mm (2-15/16" x 2-1/4" x 3-3/4") Weight Approx. 285 g (0.63 lbs) (without battery, removable hard disk, lens cap and hand strap) Approx. 355 g (0.79 lbs) (incl.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 41 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM REFERENCES EN 41 For connectors AV S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo Headphone output ø2.5 mm, stereo USB Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.
MasterPage: Body_Left GZ-MC200US.book Page 42 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 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.
MasterPage: Reference_Right GZ-MC200US.book Page 43 Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:18 PM REFERENCES : Approximate number of storable images (for still image) : Approximate recording time (for voice) (The numbers indicate “minutes”.
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