GZ-MG77/MG37 GZ-MG27/MG21

HARD DISK CAMCORDERS

Just Keep on Shooting!
Nothing to load, nothing to eject, nothing to finalize. Everio is designed to eliminate your worries. Just keep on shooting, because the built-in large capacity hard drive easily stores hours and hours of your video inside a lightweight compact camcorder. Plus shoot thousands of digital still images. So whether youre at home or on the go, youll always be ready to record or playback your memories.
Internal hard disk drive concept image

Recording times

Quality Mode
Ultra (DVD Movie) Fine (DVD) Norm (TV) Eco (Internet)

models

7hr 10min 10hr 40min 14hr 10min 37hr 30min
4hr 50min 7hr 10min 9hr 30min 25hr

GZ-MG77 30GB

GZ-MG37/GZ-MG27 30GB 20GB

SHARE Station

GZ-MG21 20GB

2.2 F1.2

MEGA Lens

Screen

Transfer

32x 4:3

20GB/30GB

High Capacity

Super Lightweight

Less than 1 pound

Easy to Use Easy to Share
Smart Advantages of a Hard Disk Camcorder

Long Time

Recording to shoot hours of video on the large capacity built-in hard drive. Now you can record entire events such as vacations, sporting events and more, without worry.

No Cost

for or need to buy additional recording media. No tape or disc is required The Everio G Series provides an all-in-one solution, ensuring no interruption during long time recordings, so you wont miss a moment. No media to lose!

Direct Access

to scenes you want. No need to Fast Forward or Rewind. Just click on the thumbnail image and watch your memories come to life. Makes sifting through hours and hours of accumulated footage a breeze.

No Risk

of erasing previous recordings by mistake. You wont ever record over those once-in-alifetime events. Recording starts automatically from the blank space on the disk.

Easy Deletion

of unwanted scenes. So you dont have to worry about getting it right the first time, safely select and erase entire scenes in an instant to free up disk space. Use your camcorder with a freedom never before possible!

Simple Editing

q Simple editing is made possible inside the camera. q Fast, quick downloading to your computer via USB 2.0 q Drag & drop editing software provided for Windows and Macintosh computers.

Easy to Use

Shooting couldnt be easier. Just flip out the LCD monitor screen and press the record button! Now your great memories are being recorded at high quality.
Compact and Lightweight Design
With a high-capacity 1.8" hard disk drive built into a compact body that weighs-in at less than 1 pound, Everio G camcorders are the perfect companion to record your moving and still memories. No tape, no disc. Experience the camcorder thats small, compact, with less to carry, and so easy to use.
MPEG-2 DVD-Movie Quality Video
Everio offers a superior picture quality. Using Everios high quality MPEG-2 data compression format, you can record DVD-movie quality video at a variable bit rate. The average bit rate is 8.88 Mbps with Dolby Digital Audio for a superior video and sound quality.
Image size and bit rate specifications
Quality Ultra (DVD Movie) Fine (DVD) Norm (TV) Eco (Internet) Image size / Frame rate 720x480, 60i 720x480, 60i 720x480, 60i 352x240, 25p Average Video bit rate (Mbps) 8.5 5.5 4.2 1.5 Audio bit rate (Kbps) 256 128

Hard Disk Drive Protection and Stability
To protect the hard disk drive from shocks and vibrations, Everio G camcorders incorporate the latest hard disk protection technologies, allowing carefree, active camcorder use.
Floating Suspension (Shock Absorbers)
Cushions the hard disk from vibrations using polymer shock absorbers.
Gravity Sensor System (Drop Detection)
Automatically disengages writing head to avoid disk damage if dropped* pped!!
*This function does not guarantee protection of the hard disk drive against all instances of droppage and physical impact
Power Off automatically ! Disengages writing head
16:9 Widescreen shooting and Playback
The 2.7" widescreen LCD offers a 16:9 aspect ratio for wide cinematic video shooting. Naturally the playback picture can be enjoyed in full widescreen dimensions on the LCD or on a connected widescreen TV. This Clear LCD cuts surface reflections and glare to maintain a clear, visible, bright view during outdoor recording in direct sunlight.
Slightly squeezed 16:9 is displayed on the LCD of the GZ-MG21.
Designed for Easy Shooting and Viewing

Stick Control

Easily navigate through multiple functions with one-finger control. Everything from menu item selection to changing camera settings for recording and playback.

INDEX/DATA Button

Gives you one-touch confirmation of disk capacity and battery life. Press the button to check the remaining recording capacities in all four recording modes. Press it again to check remaining battery and recording time.
32x Optical Zoom with 800x Digital Zoom

(except GZ-MG77)

Incredible 32x magnification with full optical quality. Digital zoom takes you up to 800x. (10x optical and 200x digital zoom for MG77.)

Optical Zoom

When shooting: Camera setting
When viewing: Playback control

Power-Linked Operation

Automatically turns on the camera when you open the LCD so you can shoot right away, and turns off the camera when you close the LCD so you wont waste power.

Data Battery

Allows you to check the remaining battery power by % and remaining recording time in minutes at the touch of the INDEX/DATA button, even while the camcorders power is off! Optional larger capacity batteries are available for purchase.
This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery.
Auto Light, Auto Flash and Sensitivity

Shoot brilliantly, even when its dark. The GZ-MG77 brighten-up digital stills with the built-in Auto Flash., while other models illuminate your videos with the Auto Illumi. Light. Everio G camcorders can automatically turn on and off the light or give you the control. Whats more, new video processing assures high sensitivity and a high signal-to-noise ratio.
GZ-MG77: Extra-Quality Recording Capabilities
q 2.2 Megapixel Full 16:9 CCD
The GZ-MG77 is equipped with a high resolution 2.2 million pixel 1/3.9" CCD with a total of 1.2 million effective pixels for 4:3 and 16:9 moving pictures. This allows full resolution 16:9 widescreen, 1440x810-pixel imaging with picture stabilization. 2 million pixels 4:3 are allocated for still pictures.

q Megabrid Engine

Separately processes video and still signals, providing optimum processing for each and assuring high sensitivity and a high signal-to-noise ratio for moving pictures, as well as clear, high resolution still images.

q F1.2 Bright Lens

Allows the camera to obtain twice the light of an F1.8 lens, assuring a bright picture with less noise, even in low light.

Easy to Share

Now it is time to show off your video and stills! Every Everio camcorder makes it easy for you to share your masterpieces with a variety of audiences whether at home or on line.
Easy Video Access and Viewing
Easily locate your desired video clip by either thumbnail, date or event selection icon. The event selection icon allows easier management for your video and still files. Conveniently select the desired icon before or after you record. There are 30 preloaded icons that can be selected such as "Birthday". These category icons can easily open all files associated with the corresponding topic. The icons can also help in creating playlists for on-camera playback, downloading to a PC or burning to DVD.

AV Cable

VCR/DVD Recorder

USB2.0

Printer
DVD-quality picture on the big screen
Just hook up to a TV and enjoy Everios high-quality MPEG-2 video on a large screen TV. Play just the clips you want in the order you like, pre-arranged right in the camera into a movie Playlist. This can also be done with the provided remote control.
Simple AV and S connection for dubbing or making a DVD
With the AV cable (S-Video interface also available) connected directly to a VCR or DVD recorder, you can copy Everio movie clips and playlists as many times as you like to a VHS tape or DVD disc for easy sharing with a wide audience. Every copys high quality is the same.
Easy printing with PictBridge/DPOF support
With PictBridge, digital stills can be output to a compatible printer with just one cable connection. Also, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) information lets you easily order digital printing of your shots from a photo studio.

Remote Control

With remote control operation, its possible to connect the Everio G camcorder to a TV and operate it from a distance, just like a DVD deck.
SD Memory Card Slot for Extra Storage and Easy Data Transfer
Convenient for recording and transferring video and still images to other equipment, there is a slot for commonly available SD Memory Card (not supplied).
Choose the video clip to burn

Everio SHARE STATION

(except GZ-MG31/MG21)
Easily selectable from Event, Date, Playlist, etc.
Direct DVD burning without a PC
Click on "EXECUTE CU-VD10 (optional)
Connect directly to an optional Everio SHARE STATION DVD Burner CU-VH10 via USB2.0 and you can burn a full-sized DVD-Video disc without using a PC. Burning operations are controlled from the Everio itself or by its remote. The camcorder converts Everio.mod files to the DVD Video format. The SHARE STATION then creates identical discs without losing any picture quality that can be played on most DVD players. You can operate with the remote and the camcorder attached to a TV or by the camcorder itself and LCD screen. Just a few steps and your DVDs done!

Youre done!

CU-VD10 SHARE STATION features:
r r r r Easy DVD-Video disc creation without using a PC. Direct connection with Everio via USB 2.0 high-speed interface. DVD burning operation can be controlled by Everio. Can also be used as a standard DVD burner with your PC.

For GZ-MG21

Apacer AD330 DVD burner (Apacer Technology Inc.) Portable DVD burner/player is optionally available. You can connect it with directly to Everio via USB2.0 and create a DVD-Video disc without PC. Note:May not be available in your area. Please consult your JVC dealer. For details of the AD330, access at:
http://www.apacer.com/en/products/Disc_Steno_AD330.htm

Computer

vs Real Time
5min to transfer 60min movie (4GB)
Extra high-speed data transfer to PC
Data transfer speed has been greatly improved, with up to 12-times real-time speed. So an Everios 60-minute highest quality recording (4GB) video clip can be transferred in just 5 minutes! Data backup is a breeze. (Max. 6x speed for the GZ-MG21)
Creative, convenient software supplied
Make full use of your video data after youve transferred it to a computer. For video and photo management and easy DVD creation with a computer, all Everio G models come with high-value computer software for both Windows and Macintosh.

[For Windows]

q PowerProducer 3NE offers easy authoring of video clips in any order you choose to DVD, even right from a USB-connected camera, so you can share your original DVDs with anybody who owns a DVD player. q PowerDVD 5NE q PowerDirector Express NE offers feature-rich, non-linear editing so you can flex your creative muscle with titles, effects, and even mix stills with videos. Also converts to a variety of file formats including DV-AVI, Windows-AVI, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, Windows Media Video and RealVideo.

[For Macintosh]

q PIXELA Capty MPEG Edit Ex (Ver. 1.3)/mono DVD Capty MPEG Edit EX software provides frame accurate cuts-only editing with original MPEG-2 video. You can divide or merge MPEG-2 files. It also converts files to formats commonly used with Macintosh for burning DVDs and further editing. When used with mono DVD, edited MPEG-2 program or original Everio MOD files can be used to easily create DVDs without conversion. Optional Capty DVD provides advanced authoring functions. For still image data, you can use the iPhoto software that is bundled with Macintosh.
for easy PC video clip and DVD playback with Dolby Digital Audio.
Software System Requirements [CyberLink DVD Solution]
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/XP Home Edition/XP Professional (pre-installed), equipped with USB2.0 connector. CPU: Intel Pentium III, at least 700MHz. Pentium 4, at least 2GHz recommended. RAM: At least 128MB. (256MB or higher recommended)
[Capty MPEG Edit EX/mono DVD]
OS: Mac OS X (10.3.1 to 10.3.9, 10.4.2 to 10.4.3) Hardware: iMac G4/G5, iBook G4, Power Mac G5, PowerBook G4, eMac, Mac Mini, equipped with USB2.0 connector. RAM: At least 128MB. (256MB or higher recommended for Mac OS X 10.3.1 to 10.3.9) At least 256MB For Mac OS X 10.4.2 to 10.4.3
qMicrosoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. qApple and Macintosh and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Provided Accessories

q AC Power Adapter q Rechargeable Battery Pack (BNVF707, 700 mAh) q AV Cable q USB Cable q Remote Control q Shoulder Strap q Lens Cap q Software CD-ROM (Digital Photo Navigator (Win), CyberLink DVD Solution (Win), PIXELA Capty MPEG Edit EX/mono DVD (Mac))
BN-VF733 BN-VF714 BN-VF707 BN-VF707 Battery Pack BN-VF714 Battery Pack BN-VF733 Battery Pack

Optional Accessories

q Data Batteries q Bags and Cases

CB-AM50 Carrying Bag

AA-VF7 Battery Charger
CB-AM51 Multifunction Carrying Bag

WR-MG77 Marine Case

Continuous operation times
GZ-MG77 4hr. 55min. 2hr. 5min. 1hr. GZ-MG37/MG27/ MG21 5hr. 50min. 2hr. 25min. 1hr. 10min.
CU-AL25/AL27 LCD Monitor Hood (AL25 for 2.5" LCD,AL27 for 2.7" widescreen LCD)

q Convenient Package

VU-AM50KIT Starter Kit Includes BN-VF707 Data Battery and CBAM50 Carrying Bag VU-AM51KIT Starter Kit Includes BN-VF714 Data Battery and CB-AM51 Multifunction Carrying Bag

q Lenses & Filters

GL-AW30 0.7x Wide Conversion Lens (30.5mm)
GL-AT30 1.4x Tele Conversion Lens (30.5mm)
GL-A30CPK Filter Kit (30.5mm)
VU-A773KIT Accessory Kit Includes Backpack, Pouch, and Tripod
Not all accessories available in every region. Please check with your dealer.
Specifications Comparison
GZ-MG77 Hard Disk Drive Capacity Image Sensor CCD No. of CCD Pixels Lens Zoom Ratio Optical Digital (max.) Clear LCD Monitor 16:9 Recording Still Image Sizes Megabrid Engine for Optimum Video and Still Quality USB2.0 High-Speed Data Transfer to PC Direct DVD Burning with Everio SHARE STATION Flash/Light Dimensions (W x H x L) (Approx.) Weight (Approx.) Without battery, lens cap With battery, lens cap 0.81lbs (370g) 0.95lbs (430g) Auto Flash q Full 1632x1224,1280x960 1024x768,640x480 q q Up to 12x q Auto Illumi. Light 2.68" x 2.72" x 4.29" (68mm x 69mm x 109mm) 0.75lbs (340g) 0.88lbs (400g) 30GB 1/3.9" CCD 2,180,000 F1.2 Bright Lens 10x 300x 2.7" Widescreen q 640x480 q Up to 6x GZ-MG37 30GB GZ-MG27 20GB 1/6" CCD 680,000 F2.0 32x 800x 2.5" q GZ-MG21 20GB

Common Features:

q 3-Dimension Noise Reduction q Win/Mac Bundled Software q Stick Control q Power-Linked Operation q Data Battery q SD Memory Card Slot q PictBridge and DPOF Support q Program AE and Special Effects q Remote Control
Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Operation of hard disk drive protection is not guaranteed against all cases of shock or accident. The photos of the products featured on this catalog may not be of actual products that are available in your country. Copyright 2006, Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). All Rights Reserved.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, iPhoto, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, Powerbook and QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. PictBridge is a trademark. All brand names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. All screen images and print samples on this catalogue are simulated.