JVC Gzmg21u Instruction Manual

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Common Menus for All Modes
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

BASIC SETTINGPress 49 and then select sub menus.–
PRESET
Returns all the camera settings 
to their default values.EXECUTE: Performs this function.
[CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without 
executing reset.–
DEMO MODE
Introduces special features of 
the camera at the following 
cases.
●When the menu screen is 
closed.
●When there is no operation for 
about 3 minutes after the power 
switch is set to  .
OFF: Disables the function....

52 ENChanging the Menu Settings (Continued)
Common Menus for All Modes (Continued)
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

REC MEDIA SETTINGPress 49 and then select sub menus.–
VIDEO MODEEnables you to set the recording 
medium for videos.[HDD]/SD15
IMAGE MODEEnables you to set the recording 
medium for still images.[HDD]/SD15
FORMATEnables you to select the medium 
to format.[HDD]/SD39
CLEAN UPEnables you to select the medium 
to clean up.[HDD]/SD40
COPY/MOVEEnables you to set whether to 
duplicate or...

EN 53
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

CLOCK ADJUSTEnables you to set the time.DATE/TIME
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DATE DISPLAY ORDEREnables you to set the date and 
time display format.DATE ORDER:
year.month.day / [month.day.year] /  
day.month.year
TIME:
24H / [12H]–
DISPLAYOFF: Turns off the on-screen display.
[ON]: Turns on the on-screen display.–
Video Recording Menus
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

REGISTER EVENT
Enables you to turn on/off event 
registration for any videos before 
starting...

54 EN Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Video Playback Menus
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

CHANGE EVENT REG.Enables you to change the event 
registration of recorded video files.BABY/BIRTHDAY/VACATION/HOLIDAY/
SPORTS/GRADUATION/ANNIVERSARY/
DAUGHTER/SON/CONGRATULATIONS/NON 
SECTION41
PLAYLISTEnables you to perform operations 
related to playlists.[PLAYLIST CONTENTS]/NEW LIST/EDIT/
RENAME/DELETE42
WIPE/FADERThese are special playback effects. 
They add effects to the beginning 
and end of...

EN 55  
Still Image Recording Menus
MenusSettings ([  ] = Factory-preset)

QUALITYEnables you to set the picture 
quality for still images.[FINE]/STANDARD
–
SELF-TIMERThis is the timer function. It starts 
recording when the set time elapses 
after the REC/SNAP button is 
pressed.[OFF]/2SEC/10SEC
–
CONTINUOUS SHOOTINGThis is the continuous shooting 
function. It records still images 
continuously while the REC/SNAP 
button is pressed.[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Activates the function.
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GAIN...

56 ENTroubleshooting
The camera is a microcomputer-controlled 
device. External noise and interference (from a 
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from 
functioning properly.
●To solve the problem, first follow the 
instructions below.
●If the problem is not solved, reset the camera.  
(
 right column)
●If the problem persists, please consult your 
nearest JVC dealer.To reset the camera
1) Press RESET using a piece of wire or other 
pointed instrument. The power is turned off 
once and turned on again...

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Tr o u b l eAction

Displays
The power/charge lamp 
on the camera does not 
light during charging.●Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low 
temperatures.
To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places 
with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
●When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does not light. 
Check the remaining battery power.–
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[SET DATE/TIME!] 
appears.●The built-in clocks rechargeable lithium battery is discharged, so 
the...

58 ENTroubleshooting (Continued)
TroubleAction

Recording (Continued)
The LCD monitor 
indications blink.●Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions 
that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.–
Digital zoom does not 
work.●Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. 
●Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.53
–
The recorded image is 
white.●In bright places, setting “Nightalive” or a slow speed is not 
recommended.24
The focus is not 
adjusted...

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Tr o u b l eAction

Editing / Printing
Files cannot be deleted.●Remove protection from the files and delete them.38
When the image is 
printed from the printer, 
a black bar appears at 
the bottom of the 
screen.●This is not a malfunction.
This can be avoided by recording with DIS activated.53
Other problems
The data process is too 
slow after the power is 
switched on or the 
mode is changed.●There is a large number of still images (approx. 1,000 or more) 
stored in the recording medium. Copy the...

60 ENWarning Indications
The following indications appear on the screen.
IndicationMeaning

 (Battery indicator)●Displays the remaining battery power.
Remaining power level
●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.
●Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and 
the previously set date/time is erased.13
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LENS CAP●Appears for 5...