JVC Gzmg21u Instruction Manual

MasterPage: Cover
GZ-MG21U
LYT1591-001DEN
ENGLISH
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GETTING STARTED8
RECORDING16
DUBBING
56
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO 
MODE” to “OFF”. (
pg. 51) 
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before 
use, please read the safety information and precautions 
contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this 
product.
For Customer Use: 
Enter the Model No. (located on 
the bottom of the camera) and 
Serial No. (located on the battery 
pack mount...

2 ENMajor Features
The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and 
still images in massive quantities.
Video Event 
Registration
(
pg. 17)You can register recorded videos to 
events according to their content. This 
enables you to search and select files by 
content (event).
Editing Files on Your PC
(
 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE)
USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of 
video and still images to a computer. 
With the bundled image...

EN 3Read This First! – How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera
Please read the following instructions before 
using the camera.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded 
data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. 
(
pg. 47)
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.
●The SD cards that are guaranteed to work with 
this camera are those by Panasonic, TOSHIBA, 
pqi...

4 ENSafety Precautions
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.
Caution on Replaceable lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present a 
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge,...

EN 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 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...

6 ENContents
Accessories .......................................................8 Attaching the Shoulder Strap  ......................... 9
Attaching the Lens Cap .................................. 9
Attaching the Core Filter  ................................ 9 
Index ..............................................................10 
Necessary Settings before Use  .........................12 
Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery 
Pack) ...............................................................

EN 7
Playlists ......................................................... 42Creating Playlists  ......................................... 42
Playing Back Playlists  .................................. 44
Other Operations of Playlists  ....................... 44
Print Setting  ................................................... 45DPOF Print Setting  ...................................... 45
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer  .......... 46
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs  ..................... 47Using...

8 ENAccessories
AC Adapter 
AP-V18U / AP-V14UBattery Pack 
BN-VF707UAudio/Video Cable
USB Cable 
(
SOFTWARE 
INSTALLATION AND 
USB CONNECTION 
GUIDE)Shoulder Strap 
(
pg. 9)Lens Cap (
pg. 9)CD-ROM
Remote Control Unit 
RM-V730U (
pg. 33)Lithium Battery 
CR2025 (for remote 
control unit)
Pre-installed in the 
remote control unit at 
time of shipment.Core Filter for Cables (
pg. 9)
Large (A): Audio/Video Cable
Large (B): USB Cable
Small: DC Cord
or
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EN 9
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration.
Attach the core filters to the cables. 
The core filter reduces interference. 
When connecting a cable, attach the 
end with the core filter to the 
camera.
Attachment positions
(
 right)
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap
Buckle Strap Guide
Eyelet
Peel off the pad and thread the 
end of the strap through the 
eyelet.Thread the strap through the 
buckle, adjust its length, and use 
the...

10 ENIndex
13 19  18  17 20 
21 
22 24  23 
25 
26 
How to open the LCD monitorPush   and open the LCD monitor fully.
Power-linked operation
When the power switch is set to  , you 
can also turn the camera on/off by 
opening/closing the LCD monitor.
A  
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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