ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-MG275E/EK GZ-MG255E/EK GZ-MG155E/EK GZ-MG135E/EK GZ-MG130E/EK

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product.
The camera illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GZ-MG135.

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug tted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally tted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied tted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt consult a competent electrician. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of re if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in re. When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufcient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm 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 ame 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 lled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, re 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 re or electric shock.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

CAUTION!

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied personnel. When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
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. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.

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.
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.

F5.6 1/250

200X W

16:55 20.01.2007

Selected Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 20) : Auto Mode : Manual Mode Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 18) Zoom Indicator ( pg. 18) Shutter Speed ( pg. 23) White Balance Indicator ( pg. 23) Brightness Control Indicator ( pg. 48) Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) Date/Time ( pg. 13) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 22) Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 47, 48) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 48) Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 23) Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 20)/ : Nightscope Indicator ( pg. 21) Aperture Value (F-number) ( pg. 23) LED Light Indicator ( pg. 18) : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 22) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 21) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 21) Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 21)
Mode Indicator ( pg. 16) Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3) ( pg. 47) Picture Quality: (ultra ne), (ne), (normal), (economy) ( pg. 46) Remaining Time ( pg. 16, 57) Counter ( pg. 47) 7REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 16) 79: (Appears during record-standby mode.) Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 47) Event Indicator ( pg. 19) Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 47)
During Still Image Recording Only

4:3 640

FINE [ ]
Mode Indicator ( pg. 17) ISO Sensitivity (GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no indication. ( pg. 47) Focus Indicator ( pg. 22) Aspect Ratio of the Image (16:9/4:3) Image Size ( pg. 47) Picture Quality: FINE (ne) or STD (standard) ( pg. 47) Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 57) Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 48) Shooting Indicator ( pg. 17) Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 48) Flash Mode Indicator ( pg. 18)

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

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Mode Indicator ( pg. 24) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) ( pg. 35) : Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video le from the event search.) ( pg. 27) : Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video le from the date search.) ( pg. 26) Picture Quality: (ultra ne), (ne), (normal), (economy) ( pg. 46) Playback Mode ( pg. 24) U : Playback 9 : Pause 5 : Forward Search 3 : Reverse Search 9U : Forward Slow-Motion Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) Counter ( pg. 47) Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator ( pg. 54) Date/Time ( pg. 13) Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 47, 48) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 48) Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 28)

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media mode only

MAX RECORDING TIME

CHANGE EVENT REG. ON/SELECT OFF
7h30m 11h15m 22h30m 45h00m

FREE USED

Select [ON/SELECT].

VACATION

The maximum recording time is displayed for each picture quality mode ( : ULTRA FINE, : FINE, : NORMAL, : ECONOMY). 8 To return to the normal screen Press the button again.

NON SECTION

NEXT PAGE
Select the event that you want to register the le to.
To select a different destination, select

[NEXT PAGE].

To cancel the event registration, select

[NON SECTION].

The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC button to start recording. 8 To exit the screen Press EVENT. 8 To search by event for a le to play back See page 26.

Manual Recording

Set Lever

Program AE

PLAY/REC Button You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. After performing To Change to Manual Recording Mode ( left column)

FUNCTION

Select the desired setting.
For details on each setting, see below.
Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually. You need to switch to this mode because auto recording mode, which adjusts these settings automatically, is selected by default.
To Change to Manual Recording Mode

Press twice.

8 To cancel the program AE Select [OFF] in step 2. 8 Items for program AE setting PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background. SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly. SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow. SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright. TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.
8 To return to the auto recording mode Press the AUTO button so that the indicator appears.

Nightscope

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables recording with low light levels in dim locations. After performing To Change to Manual Recording Mode ( pg. 20)

Spot Exposure Control

Use this function when backlight compensation does not work well, or to adjust the brightness in the desired spot. After performing To Change to Manual Recording Mode ( pg. 20)

J : Turn down the volume

I : Turn up the volume
Still Image Playback Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select (still image) mode.
The index screen for still images appears.
8 To return to the index screen Press INDEX. 8 To watch on TV See page 29. 8 To turn the date display on/off Change the settings in [DATE/TIME]. ( pg. 49) 8 To check the le information Press INFO. ( pg. 32) Operations during Playback Rotate 90 degrees (counterclockwise) Start/end the slide show

Display the previous le

Display the next le
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) During the slide show, moving the set lever to playback order. / changes the
Playing Back Files (Continued)
Select the recording date.
Select the le you want to play back.
PLAY/REC Button Set Lever
8 To return to the index screen Press the INDEX button. Event Screen mode only

File Search Function

You can switch the index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient le search. The event screen can be used in mode. It cannot be used in mode. Date Index Screen You can search the desired le by the recording date. Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select or mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
You can search the desired le by the event that you registered the le to when recording. ( pg. 19) After searching by the event, you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search. Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select the playback mode.

SEARCH DATE

Select the event.
To move to the next page, select [NEXT PAGE].

SEARCH EVENT

ALL SCENES 01 2007
To Play Back Demonstration Files mode only
Video les that are used for demonstration in a shop may be recorded on the camera you purchased. These les are saved to the [EXTMOV] folder and can be played back by the following operations. Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
To display all the les, select [ALL SCENES].

SELECT SET SORT

DELETE PROTECT EDITED COPY CHANGE EVENT REG. EFFECT WIPE/FADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK MPG FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE].

VIDEO [MPG]

Set Set

SELECT SET QUIT

8 To return to the index screen Press the INDEX button. 8 To change the event registration of a le See page 32.
8 To exit the screen Press FUNCTION. 8 To return to the normal le playback mode Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE] in step 2.

Select [EDITED COPY].

EDITED COPY

RETURN

00 : 00 : 03 QUIT

Playback starts.

Playlists

Select [NEW LIST].

NEW LIST IMPORT FROM EVENT IMPORT FROM DATE ALL SCENES
Select an item and display les.
It is a list that enables you to organise recorded videos in order of preference. Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
[IMPORT FROM EVENT]: Search for an event and display the corresponding les listed by recording date. Move the set lever to / / / to select the event, then press down. [IMPORT FROM DATE]: Display all the les in the medium listed by recording date. [ALL SCENES]: Display all les individually.

EDIT TOTAL 00h00m

Creating Playlists
Select the le to add to playlist.

Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].

EDIT PLAYLIST NEW LIST EDIT RENAME DELETE
To preview scenes, move the set lever to / to select the le and press the INDEX button. When the index screen of individual scenes appears, move the set lever to / / / to select the le, then press down. To return to previous screen, press INDEX.
Select the insertion point.

EDIT TOTAL 30h15m

Playing Back Playlists
To add other les, repeat steps 5 and 6. To delete a registered scene, move the
set lever to / to select the registered le, then press down.
QUIT PLAYLIST SAVE EDITED CONTENTS? SAVE AND QUIT DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL
Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

ALL SCENES 01 07. 01. 2007 16:07. 01. 2007 21:07. 01. 2007 21:55
Select the playlist that you want to play back.
A maximum of 99 playlists can be created. Each playlist can consist of a maximum of

99 scenes.

If you delete the original les, the
corresponding les are also deleted from the playlist.
8 To exit the screen Press FUNCTION. 8 To stop playback Press down the set lever. 8 To return to the normal le playback mode Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE] in step 2. 8 To play back from the desired scene 1) In step 2, press the INDEX button. (The index screen for playlist appears.) 2) Move the set lever to / / / to select the desired scene, then press down. 8 When dubbing playlists using a VCR/DVD recorder ( pg. 44) Play back playlists by performing the following operations. 1) After performing steps 1-2, move the set lever to. 2) Move the set lever to / to select [START PLAYBACK], then press down. (A black screen is displayed for ve seconds at the rst and the last scene.)

(Continued)

Deleting Playlist Original les are not deleted even if you delete the playlist.
Other Operations of Playlists
You can perform additional editing and delete les in a created playlist. Preparation: Perform steps 1-2. ( pg. 34) Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist

8 To exit the screen Press MENU, then move the set lever to / to select [EXECUTE] and press down.
Search for an event and display the corresponding les listed by recording date. Move the set lever to / / / to select the event, then press down. [SELECT FROM DATE]: Display the les recorded on selected dates listed by recording date. Move the set lever to / to select the recording date, then press down. [SELECT FROM PLAYLIST]: Register a created playlist. ( pg. 34) Playlists are displayed in a list in the selection order. 1) Move the set lever to / to select the desired list, then press down. To select other lists, repeat this process. 2) Move the set lever to twice. [CREATE DUPLICATE]: Create a DVD disc identical to the one created last time. The last creation date is displayed. (Up to 20 les) Move the set lever to / to select the date, then press down. [SELECT FROM SCENES]: Register a le individually. Files are displayed in a list in the selection order. 1) Move the set lever to / to select the desired le, then press down. To select other les, repeat this process. 2) Move the set lever to twice. [ALL SCENES]: Display all les individually. Make sure to read Disc number ( pg. 42) before proceeding to the next procedure.

Continued on next page

Copying Files (Continued)
Select the desired disc number.
8 To check whether the DVD disc was created properly In step 2 ( pg. 41), move the set lever to / to select [PLAY DVD], then press down. To return to the previous screen, press the INDEX button. 8 Disc number Disc number shows the number of DVD discs you can create. The dubbing range of each disc is automatically allocated, presuming that all the les are to be dubbed from the rst one on the list. This dubbing range cannot be changed. ex.) DVD1 records 2 les, 01.01.2007 and 15.01.2007.
ALL DVD1 01.01.2007 12:04 15.01.2007 12:15 DVD2 01.02.2007 12:04 08.02.2007 12:15
If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are
created. To preview scenes, move the set lever to / to select the le and press the INDEX button. When the index screen of individual scenes appears, move the set lever to / / / to select the le, then press down. To return to previous screen, press INDEX. mark shows that the disc is created already.
8 Title and chapter of created DVD Each recording date becomes one title in a created DVD and each scene recorded in a same day becomes one chapter in the title.
10.01.2007: records le 1 and 2. File 2 File 1 11.01.2007: records le 3 and 4. File 4 File 3 Create a DVD Title 1 File Chapter File File 2 File 4 4
8 Menu for disc playback When you play back the created DVD disc on a DVD player or other devices, the following top menu will be displayed.

25.01.2007

07.01.2007

09.01.2007

11.01.2007
Disc title: Creating date of the disc DVD number ( pg. 42) Title thumbnail: First scene of the title Title name: Recording date/Playlist name

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Connect the AC adapter. EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when completed. [CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
Depending on the condition of the HDD, it may take several minutes for the cleanup process to be completed.

FORMAT HDD

This will ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the hard disk drive.
EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when completed. [CANCEL]: Cancels this function.
Be aware that all les and data including protected les
will be erased by the formatting process.
Do not format the recording medium on your PC.

DELETE DATA ON HDD

This will make it more difcult to recover data on the HDD which has already been erased. It is recommended that you do this when disposing of the camera to prevent illegal data recovery (using commercially available software).
Connect the AC adapter. EXECUTE: Performs this function. Select [OK] when completed. [CANCEL]: Cancels this function.

FORMAT SD CARD

You have to format newly purchased SD cards with this camera before using them. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card.
VIDEO NO. RESET IMAGE NO. RESET
By resetting the le number (name), a new folder will be made. The new les you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new les from previously recorded les.

Troubleshooting

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. The following phenomena are not malfunctions. The camera heats up when it is used for a long time. The battery heats up during charging. When playing back a video le, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes.
To solve the problem, rst follow the

instructions below.

If the problem is not solved, reset the
camera. ( below) nearest JVC dealer. 8 To reset the camera 1) Set the power/mode switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it. 2) Execute [PRESET] from the menu. ( pg. 49)
If the problem persists, please consult your
Trouble No power is supplied.

Action

Connect the AC adapter securely. Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it rmly. Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while
the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again when
using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction. sunlight. This is not a malfunction.
Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting under direct Set [DATE/TIME] to [ON]. The temperature of the camera is increasing. If the
camera continues to heat up, recording may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the power, and then wait until the camera cools down. functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 21, 22 22
Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other
Change the settings in [ZOOM]. Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording
Set focus to the automatic mode. Clean the lens and check the focus again. Wait to become natural colour. The camera adjusts the
The colour of the image looks strange.
white balance automatically but it takes a time. Try manual white balance adjustment. In bright places, setting Nightscope or a slow speed is not recommended. When the recorded image is too dark, try backlight compensation or adjust brightness. When the recorded image is too bright, try adjust brightness.
Trouble White balance setting cannot be activated. The continuous shooting speed is slow. Playback cannot be performed. The black & white fader does not work. There is a noise during playback. During video playback, the U indicator ashes. Files cannot be deleted. When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. The data process is too slow after the power is switched on or the mode is changed. The SD card cannot be removed from the camera. The CREATE DVD screen is displayed in the LCD monitor, and no other operations can be performed.
Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
Recording Playback Other problems
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. repeatedly making continuous shots, when using certain recording media, or under certain recording conditions. 47, 28
The continuous shooting speed will drop when
Select the recording medium properly. To watch images on a TV, set the TVs input mode or
channel that is appropriate for video playback.
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance. recorded if the camera was moved suddenly during recording. Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. camera continues to heat up, playback may be stopped to protect the recording medium. In this case, turn off the power, and then wait until the camera cools down. 31 47

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Remember to back up your les to your computer!
Creating room in the Everios hard disk clears space for you to store your next masterpiece.
Windows File Backup on the PC (Windows)...5
System Requirements....6 Software Installation...6 Connecting the Camera to the PC...9 Playing back Files on the PC....10 File Backup on the PC....11 File Backup on the PC without using Software..13
Other PC Operations (Windows)...14
Creating a DVD-Video...14 Getting More Use from the Software...16
Macintosh File Backup on the PC (Macintosh)..18
System Requirements...18 Connecting the Camera to the PC...18 File Backup on the PC....20
Other Devices File Backup on a NAS Compatibles*...21
(*No devices can be connected to a camera at the time of cameras release.) Connecting the Camera to the External Device...21 File Backup on an External Device...22
Folder Structure and Extensions..23

Windows

File Backup on the PC (Windows)
Install the software that came with your Everio. You can back up your les on your computer with a simple one-touch operation, edit your les on your computer, and also create DVDs. If you cannot install the software, you can still back up your les on your computer. ( pg. 13)
Settings: You can perform detailed settings for each item. Function Explanation: Select a function on the right, and an explanation is displayed. Tutorial: The operating procedure for each function is displayed.

A B C D E F

A Plays back video les on the PC ( pg. 10)
B Plays back still image les C Edits les on the PC on the PC ( pg. 10)
D Burns les that are E Creates a DVD-Video backed up on the PC onto ( pg. 14) a DVD

File Backup on the PC without using Software
Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 9) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. On the PC: Create a folder to back up les into.
On the camera: Move the set lever to / to select [PLAYBACK ON PC], then press down.
On the PC: Double-click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD].
Select the folder that you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step A. SD_VIDEO: Folder that contains video les. If you want to back up les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop folders such as [PRG001] one by one. DCIM: Folder that contains still image les. If you want to back up les individually, open this folder, and drag & drop les such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one.
For further details on the use of folders, please refer to pg. 23.
Other PC Operations (Windows)

Creating a DVD-Video

Using the software included, burn the scenes directly from the camera onto a DVD disc. Preparation: Install the software from the included CD-ROM. ( pg. 6) Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 9) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. Burning only the newly taken scenes Files that have never been copied to the DVD are automatically selected from the DVD creation history and copied. On the camera: A Press [DIRECT DVD]. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box. PowerCinema starts.
On the PC: Authoring and burning starts. Click [Stop] to cancel the procedure.

Click [OK].

DVD-RAM discs cannot be used. Regarding DVD-R/DVD+R discs, only unused DVD-R/ DVD+R discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs, used DVD-RW/ DVD+RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time. If the number of les exceeds 98, or if the total data size exceeds 4300 MB, more than one DVD will be required. You may not able to play back the created DVD-Video depending on the performance of a DVD device. Also the image may stop momentarily at junctions between scenes. PC must be equipped a DVD drive and DVD player software to playback the created DVD-Video.
Selecting and burning scenes
On the camera: Move the set lever to / to select [CREATE DVD], then press down. A dialog box is displayed on the PC screen. However, you do not need to use the dialog box. PowerCinema starts.
On the PC: Click the check box of the desired le. The mark appears in the check box. To select other les, repeat this step. Click [Author and Burn].
Click [Burn to Disc]. Authoring and burning starts. Click [Stop] to cancel the procedure.
Other PC Operations (Windows) (continued)
Getting More Use from the Software
For more information on detailed operations of the software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the Users Guides. PowerCinema NE for Everio

Hardware: Macintosh must be standard equipped with USB 2.0 connector OS: Mac OS X (v10.3.1 to v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.8)
In case of using the PIXELAs optional software, please refer to their system requirements.
DC Connector USB Cable AC Outlet
When connection is completed On the PCs desktop, [EVERIO_HDD]/[EVERIO_SD] icon which represents the recording medium in the camera appears. ( pg 23, Folder Structure and Extensions)
When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC. Connect the camera directly to the PC, not through the hub. Do not use an extension USB cable. Saving the wrong kinds of les in a recording medium or deleting les or folders from a recording medium can cause problems with the operation of the camera. When it is necessary to delete a le from a recording medium, delete it through the camera. Also, do not move or rename folders and les in the medium on PC. Never disconnect the USB cable while the access/charge lamp on the camera lights or blinks.
When you have nished operation Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the camera/computer power. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer.
A Drag & drop the recording medium icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon.
If the conrmation message appears, click [OK].
B Conrm that the access/charge lamp on the camera does not light or blink.
C Disconnect the USB cable. D Turn off the camera and PC.
File Backup on the PC (Macintosh) (continued)
Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 18) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. Create a folder to back up les into.
Double-click [EVERIO_HDD] or [EVERIO_SD].

Other Devices

File Backup on a NAS Compatibles
No devices can be connected to a camera at the time of cameras release. You can back up the les in the cameras HDD onto an NAS compatible external device, such as an external HDD. You cannot back up les that are stored on an SD card. (NAS: Network Attached Storage)

Connecting the Camera to the External Device
File Backup on a NAS Compatibles (continued)
File Backup on an External Device
Preparation: Connect the camera to the external device with a USB cable. ( pg. 21) Set the cameras power/mode switch to ON. On the camera: Move the set lever to / to select [CONNECT TO DEVICE], then press down.
Operate the external device to back up the les.
Folder Structure and Extensions

Recording medium

[DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [SD_VIDEO] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [EXTMOV] [MISC] [PRIVATE]
X = number Contains the still image folders.
Contains the video le folders. Management information* for the media as a whole Management information* Video le Management information* for the video le
It may be displayed as the save destination folder for the in-store demonstration le. Contains folders with DPOF setting data. Contains management information les of event information and/or DVD creation for the les taken with the camera.
* Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video le. Extensions Video les Still image les

:.mod :.jpg

The le extension may not appear depending on the [FOLDER] option setting of Windows.
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