JVC Gz Mg 130e Manual

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ESPANOL
Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing 
this memory camera. Before 
use, please read the safety 
information and precautions 
contained in pages 2 and 3 to 
ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located 
on the bottom of the memory 
camera) and Serial No. (located 
on the battery pack mount of the 
camcorder) below.
Model No. 
Serial No. 
LYT2019-001B-M
SPENINSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MEMORY CAMERA
VIDEOCÁMARA CON MEMORIA
Apreciado clienteMuchas gracias por haber 
adquirido esta videocamara con 
memoria. Antes de usarla, lea la 
informacion de seguridad y las 
precauciones contenidas en las 
paginas 2 y 3 para garantizar un 
uso seguro de este producto.
Para futuras consultas: 
Escriba a continuación el número de 
modelo (ubicado en la parte inferior 
de la videocámara) y el número de 
serie (ubicado en el compartimiento 
de la batería de la videocámara).
Número de modelo
Número de serie
Please read the instruction manual prior to
connecting or operating this product.
Por favor, lea el manual de instrucciones
antes de conectar u operar este producto.
For more details on the 
operations, refer to the 
GUIDEBOOK in the supplied 
CD-ROM.
Para obtener más 
información sobre las 
operaciones, consulte la 
GUÍA incluida en el CD-ROM 
suministrado.
GZ-MS130U
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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.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the 
products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in 
the literature accompanying the appliance. 
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR 
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:  The rating plate and safety caution are on the 
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
  The serial number plate is on the battery pack 
mount.
  The rating information and safety caution of the 
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
For USA-California OnlyThis product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium 
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material 
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Caution on Replaceable lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present a fire 
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C 
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita 
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
  Dispose of used battery promptly.  Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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 (3-15/16
 ) 
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.
When discarding batteries, environmental 
problems must be considered and the local rules 
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries 
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping 
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or 
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water 
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower 
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this 
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
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 camcorder and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD 
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a 
malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. 
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the 
camcorder.
CAUTION!Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to 
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is 
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will 
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
WARNING:Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in 
the camcorder and the remote control, should 
not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct 
sunshine, fire or the like. 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install 
in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such 
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 
heat.
9.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by 
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, 
stand, tripod, bracket, 
or table specified by 
the manufacturer, 
or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart 
is used, use caution 
when moving the 
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from 
tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.Remember that this camcorder is intended for 
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission 
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal 
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you 
obtain permission beforehand.)
Trademarks
  Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
 Windows® is either a registered trademark or 
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple 
Inc.
  YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks 
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.
  iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered 
in the U. S. and other countries.
  Other product and company names included 
in this instruction manual are trademarks 
and/or registered trademarks of their respective 
holders.
If this symbol is shown, it is only 
valid in the European Union.
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  Easy Start Guide
DC
Access lamp
Blinks: Accessing files
The battery pack 
is not charged 
at the time of 
purchase.
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V) Battery Pack
Do not pull the strap when you  open the 
fasten. Please use the tab to open it.
Fasten the strap when you grip the
 camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder, please be 
careful not to drop it.
CAUTION
Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides
JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.
Grip Adjustment
Adjust the strap and fasten.
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Power/charge lamp
Blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Do not remove the
AC adapter, the
battery pack or the
SD card when
the lamp is blinking
.Open the cover
Grip strap
Fasten Ta b
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Date/Time Setting
2Open the LCD monitor to 
turn on the camcorder
3
Select [YES] within 
10 seconds
5
Power Button
4Select [CLOCK SETTING]
 When the message disappears, press the 
power button for at least 2 seconds to turn 
off the power, and then press it again for at 
least 2 seconds.
 Touch the sensors with your finger. The 
sensors do not function if you touch them 
with your finger nail or with gloves on. 
Select the city closest to
the area where you use
the camcorder
6Select [ON] if daylight 
saving time is effective.
LCD monitor
SET
SET DATE/TIME!YES
NO
Slide your finger up and down on 
the sensor. Then touch OK.
SETQUIT
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMECLOCK ADJUST
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
AREA SETTING
SETQUIT
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM


SETQUIT
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMENOV.1.2009 04:55PM
OFFDAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
7Set the date and time
CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
GMT+ 9:00NOV 1 2009 4 55 PM
SAVE
QUIT
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time 
^: Moves the cursor to the right
OK: Clock starts 
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Video recording
 CAUTION 
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial 
recording.
2Slide the mode switch to select  (video) mode
3S 
elect recording mode
4Start recording
The mode changes 
when you press the 
button.
0 : 04 : 014 h 59 m[]
M
The auto recording
indicator appears.
4 h 59 m0 : 04 : 01[ ]
REC
Remaining space on built-in 
memory or SD card
Video 
QualityRecord-
standby
Recording
DC
Press the START/
STOP button to start 
recording, and press 
it again to stop.
PLAY/REC
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Playing back
2Select playback mode
The mode changes when 
you press the button.
3Select the desired  leIndex screen 
4Select (Touch OK)Playback screen
 CAUTION 
Don’t forget to make copies after recording! To copy files onto DVD discs ( pg. 27) To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder ( pg. 34) To play back a created DVD disc ( pg. 28) To edit files on your computer ( pg. 29)
- To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( pg. 22)
- To view files on TV ( pg. 25)
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.
LASER TOUCH  OPERATION
VIDEO PLAYBACK
DIGEST
1/2
NOV.01.2009 04:55PMLASER TOUCH  OPERATION
PLAY/REC
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  Contents
GETTING STARTED
Index ...................................................... 10
Accessories .......................................... 12
Attaching the core filter ................................ 12
Preparing the Remote Control ..................... 12
Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 13
Necessary Settings before Use ........... 15
Charging the Battery Pack ........................... 15
Other Settings ....................................... 16Date/Time Setting ........................................ 16
Language Setting ........................................ 17
Tripod Mounting ........................................... 17
Using an SD Card ........................................ 18
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files ..................................... 19Video Recording .......................................... 19
Still Image Recording .................................. 20
Zooming ....................................................... 21
LED Light ..................................................... 21
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ...... 21
Checking the Remaining Space on the
recording medium ...................................... 21
Playing Back Files ................................ 22Video Playback ............................................ 22
Still Image Playback .................................... 23
Manual Recording  ............................... 24Change to Manual Recording Mode ............ 24
Backlight Compensation .............................. 24
Manual Setting Menu ................................... 24
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV .............................. 25Connection with TV...................................... 25
Playback Operation ..................................... 25
EDITING
Managing Files ...................................... 26Capture a Still Image from a Video .............. 26
Deleting Files ............................................... 26
COPYING
Copying Files ........................................ 27Using a  DVD Burner .................................... 27
Creating a DVD using a PC ......................... 29 
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ....... 34
Using with a Portable Media Player .... 35Turning on the Export Mode ........................ 35
Changing the Export Setting ....................... 35
Transfering the Files to PC .......................... 35
Uploading Files to Websites ................ 36Turning on the Upload Mode ....................... 36
   
Uploading Files ............................................ 36
FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings ............... 37
Troubleshooting .................................... 37
Warning Indications ............................. 39
Specifications ....................................... 40
Cautions ................................................ 42
Terms ..................................................... 44 
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GETTING 
STARTED
RECORDING/
PLAYBACK
USING WITH 
TV
EDITING
COPYING
FURTHER 
INFORMATION
How to use the Touch 
Sensor
Read these INSTRUCTIONS 
to enjoy your CAMCORDER. 
For more details on the 
operations, refer to the 
GUIDEBOOK in the supplied 
CD-ROM.
In order to view the 
GUIDEBOOK, Adobe
® Acrobat® ReaderTM or 
Adobe® Reader® must be installed. 
Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s 
web site: 
http://www.adobe.com/
NOTESelect your desired language with a single 
click.
The model name is indicated on the bottom of your 
camcorder.
Make a backup of important recorded data
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.
Make a trial recording
Before the actual recording of important data, 
make a trial recording and play back the recorded 
data to check that the video and sound have been 
recorded correctly. We recommend you to use the 
same recording media when performing both the 
trial recording and the actual recording.
Reset the camcorder if it does not operate 
correctly
Close the LCD monitor and remove the power 
supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the 
camcorder, then reattach it.
Precautions on handling batteries
  Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/
VF823U battery packs. This product includes 
patented and other proprietary technology and 
is made to be used with the JVC battery and 
not with other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee 
safety or performance of this product when it is 
operated by other batteries.
  If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic 
discharge, turn off the power before using it 
again.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the 
camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.
com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 
Recorded data may be erased while the 
camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back up 
all data before requesting repairs or inspections.
Because camcorder may be used for 
demonstration in a shop, the demonstration 
mode is set to on by default
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO 
MODE] to [OFF]. 
When Using an SD Card
  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.
   
 
Read This  First!After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor:
MANUAL SETTING
LIGHT
REGISTER EVENT
VIDEO QUALITY
USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASEDSETQUIT
VIDEO
2   Slide your finger up and down on the sensor.
3  Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)
A
B
A  To select an on-screen button appearing on 
the left side, touch the portion of the sensor 
next to the on-screen button.
B  To select an on-screen button appearing at 
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons 
underneath them.
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Index
DC
NOTE
  The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
 Be careful not to cover , ,  and  
during shooting.
   
GETTING STARTED
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