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GETTING STARTED
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INSTRUCTIONS
18
RECORDING
22
HARD DISK CAMCORDER
28
GZ-MG57AG/AH/AS
PLAYBACK
32
EDITING/PRINTING
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DUBBING
49
MENU SETTINGS
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FURTHER 
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INFORMATION
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set “DEMO 
Dear Customer,
MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 55) 
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
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 2  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 2 EN Major 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. ● To record videos ( pg. 18) ● To playback videos ( pg. 28) ● To record still images ( pg. 22) ● To playback still images   ( pg. 32) Auto/Manual Recording Mode SD Memory Card You can record without using any complicated  operations in Auto recording mode. You can also record onto  M
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 3  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM Read This First! – How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera EN 3 Please read the following instructions before  Reset the camera if it does not operate  using the camera. correctly This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors such  Make a backup of important recorded data as background noise and interference can prevent  it from operating correctly. If the camera does not  It is recommended to copy your important recorded  operate correctly, reset th
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 4  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 4 EN Safety Precautions Caution on Replaceable lithium battery WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The battery used in this device may present a fire or  chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or  CAUTIONS: incinerate. ● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming  Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita  from the camcorder or AC Adapter, sh
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 5  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 5 Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can Remember that this camera is intended for  cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the private consumer use only. malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a Any commercial use without proper permission is  risk of fire or electric shock. prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show,  performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is  CAUTION! strongly recom
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 6  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 6 EN Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories .......................................................8  Video Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................9 Attaching the Lens Cap ...................................9 Video Playback ...............................................28 Attaching the Core Filter .................................9  Various Operations during Playback ............29 Index ..............................
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 7  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 7 Video Regarding This Manual Playlists .........................................................44 Button operations Creating Playlists ..........................................44 ● Button operations are illustrated as shown  Playing Back Playlists ...................................46 below. Other Operations of Playlists ........................46 ex.) Still image Print Setting ...................................................47 ● Re
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 8  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 8 EN Accessories OR AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack  AP-V14A/AP-V14E/ AP-V17E (for AP-V14A/ BN-VF707U AP-V14E only) Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap Lens Cap ( pg. 9) ( SOFTWARE ( pg. 9) INSTALLATION AND  USB CONNECTION  GUIDE) CD-ROM Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery Core Filter ( pg. 9) RM-V750U ( pg. 35) CR2025 (for remote  control unit) Pre-installed in the  remote control unit at  time of shipment. NOTE: Make sure to
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 9  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 9 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the  end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use eyelet and reattach the pad. eyelet. the strap guide to fix it in place. Strap Guide Buckle Eyelet Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camera as shown in the illustration. Place here during  recording. Attaching 
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 10  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 10 EN Index 20 17 18 13 19 23 24 21 22 How to open the LCD monitor Push  and open the LCD monitor fully. A   25 26 The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. Power-linked operation When the power switch is set to , you  can also turn the camera on/off by  opening/closing the LCD monitor.                                                                                                                                                                      
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 11  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 11 Controls Indicators a Power Switch [OFF, , ] ( pg. 14) Q Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]  ( pg. 14) b Lock Button ( pg. 14) R Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks  c Zoom Lever [W /T ] ( pg. 20) when you access files. Do not turn off the  Speaker Volume Control [VOL+] ( pg. 28) power or remove the battery pack/AC  d Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 20, 23)/ adapter while accessing files.) Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 39) S 
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 12  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 12 EN Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording During Video Recording Only 17 16:9 [0h56m] 11:30 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 18) 10. 11. 2006 b Screen Size Indicator ( pg. 20) c Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 57) a Selected Operation Mode Indicator  d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N]  ( pg. 24) (normal), [E] (economy) ( pg. 57) : Auto Mode e Remaining Time ( pg. 18, 71) : Manual Mode f Counter ( p
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 13  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 13 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 11:30 10.11.2006 2006 11:30 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 32) 10.11.2006 2006 b Folder/File Number a Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) c Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 33) b : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears  d Battery Indicator ( pg. 64) when playing back a playlist.  pg. 46) e Date/Time ( pg. 56) : Event Search Playback Indicator  f Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 17, 56) (Appears w
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 14  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 14 EN Necessary Settings before Use Be sure to configure the following three settings  3 Charge the battery pack by  before use. connecting to the AC adapter. Open the cover. Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery Pack) DC  1 Set the power switch to OFF. Connector Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording Lock button To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) 2 Attach the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 15  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 15 Language Setting Date/Time Setting The language on the display can be changed. The recording start date/time is recorded on the  ( pg. 56) video/still image file and it can be checked by  pressing INFO. ( pg. 28, 32) In addition, you can find the desired file from  1 Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10) the date index screen. ( pg. 30) 2 Set the power switch to  or . After performing step 1-4 in “Language  Slide while pressing down the
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 16  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 16 EN Other Settings Check which buttons to use in the illustration of  Data Battery System Controls in this section on page 14. You can check the remaining battery power and  the recordable time. Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. When the battery is attached 1 Set the power switch to OFF. Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording Lock button 2 BATTERY CONDITION  100%  MAX TIME  min  Tri
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 17  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 17 Change the recording medium When Using an SD Card Preparation: By default, the HDD is set as the recording  ● Set the power switch to  or . medium. If you want to record to an SD card,  the following three operations need to be  1 DIS performed.  CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING REC MEDIA SETTING DATE/DISPLAY NOTE: REGISTER EVENT For details on compatible SD cards, see Check QUALITY the compatibility of recording media ( pg. 3). 2 Sele
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 18  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 18 EN Video Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor. ( pg. 10) Set the MODE switch to . Set the power switch to . 12 Slide while pressing down the lock  : Video mode button.  Power off : Still image mode Playback ● The camera is programmed to record  Recording videos on the built-in hard disk when  Lock button it is shipped from the factory. To  change the recording medium, see  page 17. LIGHT/INFO Zoom Lever Press the REC/SNAP button 
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 19  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM EN 19 Preparation: NOTES: ● Set the power switch to . ● By default, the camera is set to record videos in  ● Set the MODE switch to . 4:3 size. To record videos in 16:9 size, see  Changing the Screen Size ( pg. 20). 1 ● If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes  while the power is on using the battery pack, it  turns itself off automatically to conserve power.  To turn the camera on again, set the power  switch to OFF, then to  or . Wh
                    
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                        M6E3Asia.book  Page 20  Thursday, June 1, 2006  4:51 PM 20 EN Video Recording (Continued) Zooming ATTENTION: Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode  While recording may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a  4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing  Zoom in Zoom out back on a 4:3 screen TV. NOTES: ● If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you  W: Wide angle T: Telephoto cannot change the screen size. ● If you want to burn the recorded videos onto  DVD discs, it is rec