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User Manual
V502G-J66
12
MP Digital Camcorder
105mm
148mm
Approved by
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Camcorder Parts
1
Focus switch
2
Microphone
3
Strap hook
4
Record button (
)
5
Up button (Zoom in)
6
Down button (Zoom out)
7
Button
8
Mode/ button
9
USB Port
10
TV-out Connector
11
SD/MMC Card Slot
12
Power Button ( ) /
Video light
13
LCD Panel
14
Speaker
15
Shutter Button ( )
16
Lens
17
Video light
18
Flash strobe
19
Battery cover
20
Tripod Port
12
3
13
1
19
18
17
16
15
14
9
10
8
6
5
11
7
20
2
4
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Loading the battery
Please use two AA batteries.
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover as indicated.
2. Load the batteries into the battery compartment with + and - ends correctly installed.
3. Replace the cover.
Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional)
1. Lift the SD card cover.
2. Insert the card in the direction of indication until it reaches the end of the slot.
3. When using a SD card, the built-in memory will become inaccessible.
4. To remove the SD card, gently push the card until it pops up.
open
close
) for 3 seconds.
Press the
Power
button ( ) shortly will turn the video light on/off.
) to select the
Language (
ABC
)
item → Use the
Zoom
buttons (
button to confirm.
3
Turning on the camcorder
Open the LCD panel.
OR
Press and hold down the
Power
button ( ) for 3 seconds.
Turning off the camcorder
Close the LCD panel.
OR
Press and hold down the
Power
button ( ) for 3 seconds.
Press the
Power
button ( ) shortly will turn the video light on/off.
Setting Language
Power-on → Press the
Mode
button → Enter the
Setting
(
)
mode → Use the
Zoom
buttons
( ) to select the
Language (
ABC
)
item → Use the
Zoom
buttons ( ) to select a suitable
language and press the
button to confirm.
4
Reading LCD indicators
Digital Camcorder mode:
1.1x
Playback thumbnail mode:
Playback full mode:
Video REC mode:
1.1x
Focus mode
Flash mode
Photo resolution
Zoom ratio
N
umber of pictures/files
SD card inserted
Battery life
Play mode
Recording time
Volume
Current/total recordings
Play mode
Highlight box
NightShot
File type
Video resolution
Zoom ratio
Recording time
Battery life
Focus mode
Video light
mode
Recording
NightShot
SD card inserted
) for most
filming conditions. Select (
) again to stop recording.
) for most filming conditions.
Select (
)
to take a still picture.
) to select the
Playback (
Press the
Shutter
button
( )
to delete files.
) to select the
Voice (
) again to stop recording.
When entering the
Voice
mode, the remaining recordable time will be displayed on the
LCD.
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Recording a video clip
1. Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you may set the focus to (
) for most
filming conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups.
2. Press the
Record
button (
) to start recording.
3. Use the
Zoom
buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen.
4. Press the
Record
button (
) again to stop recording.
Taking a still picture
1. Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you
may set the focus to (
) for most filming conditions.
Select ( ) only for close-ups.
2. Use the
Zoom
buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the
screen.
3. Press the
Shutter
button
( )
to take a still picture.
Playing back your recordings
1. Press the
button.
2. Use the
Zoom
buttons ( ) to select the
Playback (
)
mode.
3. Press the
button to enter.
4. Use the
Zoom
buttons ( ) to shift between files.
5. Press the
button to review/play the file.
Press the
Shutter
button
( )
to delete files.
Recording a voice clip
1. Press the
button.
2. Use the
Zoom
buttons ( ) to select the
Voice (
)
mode.
3. Press the
button to confirm. (*)
4. Press the
Record
button (
) to start recording.
5. When you are done, press the
Record
button (
) again to stop recording.
When entering the
Voice
mode, the remaining recordable time will be displayed on the
LCD.
50cm ~
30cm ~ 50cm
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Connecting the camcorder to a TV
Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can
display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV, sharing them
with your friends and family.
Video
Audio
AV-Mode
TV
TV
OUT
1. Turn on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode.
The TV system is different across countries. If you need to adjust the
TV-out
setting, please refer to page 9 for more information. (Taiwan: NTSC; America:
NTSC; Europe: PAL; China: PAL)
2. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to the TV.
3. Turn on the camcorder.
4. Connect the other end of the AV cable to your camcorder.
Connecting the camcorder to your PC
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Connect the camcorder to your computer by the USB cable.
The default is set to “Disk” mode. When connected to a PC, the camcorder will
automatically enter Disk (Removable disk) mode.
If you set the USB Mode to “Menu” mode, the following screen will appear.
Please select the desired connection mode.
If you would like to change the setting, please refer to page 10 for more
information.
button to confirm.
Basic operation
How to...
Action
Move the highlight bar
Use the
Zoom
buttons ( )
to move up or down.
Confirm an item
Press the
button.
Exit menu/Go back to upper menu
Press the
Mode
/
Menu items in Camera mode (1)
Power-on → Press the
button.
Item
Option
Description
Resolution
5 Mega-pixel
Camera
1M
3M
5M
12 Mega-pixel
Camera
1M
3M
5M
12M
Selftimer
On/Off
Enable the selftimer. After the selftimer is turned on, the
camcorder will have ten seconds delay before recording when the
Shutter button is pressed.
Flash
Auto
The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient.
On
The flash is forced to fire in every shot.
Off
The flash is disabled.
Histogram
On/Off
The real-time histogram displays the approximate luminance
distribution on the screen. You may adjust the exposure to gain
better effect.
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Mode selection
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the
button.
3. Use the
Zoom
buttons ( ) to select the desired item.
4. Press the
button to confirm.
Basic operation
How to...
Action
Move the highlight bar
Use the
Zoom
buttons ( )
to move up or down.
Confirm an item
Press the
button.
Exit menu/Go back to upper menu
Press the
Mode
/
button (when in sub-menu).
Menu items in Camera mode (1)
Power-on → Press the
button.
Item
Option
Description
Resolution
5 Mega-pixel
Camera
1M
3M
5M
12 Mega-pixel
Camera
1M
3M
5M
12M
Selftimer
On/Off
Enable the selftimer. After the selftimer is turned on, the
camcorder will have ten seconds delay before recording when the
Shutter button is pressed.
Flash
Auto
The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient.
On
The flash is forced to fire in every shot.
Off
The flash is disabled.
Histogram
On/Off
The real-time histogram displays the approximate luminance
distribution on the screen. You may adjust the exposure to gain
better effect.
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Menu items in Camera mode (2)
Item
Option
Description
Video
Resolution
VGA
Set the video resolution to VGA (640x480 pixels).
QVGA
Set the video resolution to QVGA (320x240 pixels).
WB
Auto
The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance.
Sunny
This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny weather.
Cloudy
This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy weather or shady
environments.
Fluorescent This setting is suitable for indoor recording with fluorescent lamp
lighting, or environments with high color temperature.
Tungsten
This setting is suitable for indoor recording with incandescent lamp
lighting, or environments with low color temperature.
Effect
Normal
Make recordings in natural color.
B&W
Make recordings in black and white.
Classic
Make recordings in sepia-toned color.
Exposure
-2~+2
Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the preview
image appears too bright or too dark. A positive value indicates the
image will be brighter than usual; while a negative value makes the
image dimmer.
NightShot
On/Off
This setting allows you to take a photograph with a dark
background. Since the shutter speed will slow down when taking
photographs at a dark place, we recommend using a tripod to
eliminate blurring from hand shake.
Video Light
On/Off
The setting allows you to add extra light when the lighting is
insufficient during recording video clips
Menu items in Playback mode
Power-on → Press the
Mode
button → Enter the
Playback
(
)
mode → Press
the
Shutter
button
( )
.
Item
Option
Description
Delete One
Yes/No
Delete current file.
Delete All
Yes/No
Delete all pictures and video/audio files stored in the memory.
Menu items in Setting mode (1)
Power-on → Press the
Mode
button → Enter the
Setting
(
)
mode.
Item
Option
Description
Beep
On/Off
Enable beep sound on/off.
Flicker
50Hz/60Hz
Set flicker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz. For more information,
please refer to the “
Flicker Settings
” table.
TV-out
NTSC
Set TV system compatibility to NTSC. This option is suitable for
America, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea areas.
PAL
Set TV system compatibility to PAL. This option is suitable for
Germany, England, Italy, Netherlands, China, Japan, and Hong
Kong.
Icon
On/Off
Enable/disable OSD icons to display on the screen.
LCD Bright
0 ~ 4
Set LCD brightness. A greater value makes the LCD brighter;
while a smaller value makes the LCD dimmer.
Volume
0 ~ 10
Set the volume. (0: mute, 1-10 levels)
Format
Yes
Format the storage medium. Note that all files stored in the
medium will be gone.
The serial number of the file name (PICTxxxx) will be restarted.
No
Cancel action.
Auto Off
Off
1min/3min/
5min
Set how long the camcorder will automatically shut down when
staying inactive. Setting to [Off] will make the camcorder stay
powered on until it runs out of power.
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Menu items in Playback mode
Power-on → Press the
Mode
button → Enter the
Playback
(
)
mode → Press
the
Shutter
button
( )
.
Item
Option
Description
Delete One
Yes/No
Delete current file.
Delete All
Yes/No
Delete all pictures and video/audio files stored in the memory.
Menu items in Setting mode (1)
Power-on → Press the
Mode
button → Enter the
Setting
(
)
mode.
Item
Option
Description
Beep
On/Off
Enable beep sound on/off.
Flicker
50Hz/60Hz
Set flicker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz. For more information,
please refer to the “
Flicker Settings
” table.
TV-out
NTSC
Set TV system compatibility to NTSC. This option is suitable for
America, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea areas.
PAL
Set TV system compatibility to PAL. This option is suitable for
Germany, England, Italy, Netherlands, China, Japan, and Hong
Kong.
Icon
On/Off
Enable/disable OSD icons to display on the screen.
LCD Bright
0 ~ 4
Set LCD brightness. A greater value makes the LCD brighter;
while a smaller value makes the LCD dimmer.
Volume
0 ~ 10
Set the volume. (0: mute, 1-10 levels)
Format
Yes
Format the storage medium. Note that all files stored in the
medium will be gone.
The serial number of the file name (PICTxxxx) will be restarted.
No
Cancel action.
Auto Off
Off
1min/3min/
5min
Set how long the camcorder will automatically shut down when
staying inactive. Setting to [Off] will make the camcorder stay
powered on until it runs out of power.
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Menu items in Setting mode (2)
Item
Option
Description
Language
Lets you select the language used for OSD.
USB Mode
Menu
When connected to a PC, the camcorder displays a menu for
you to choose a desired connection mode.
Camera
When connected to a PC, the camcorder automatically enters
Camera (PC camera) mode.
Disk
When connected to a PC, the camcorder automatically enters
Disk (removable disk) mode.
Start Movie
On/Off
Enable/disable the movie sequence when the camcorder is
powered on.
Default
On/Off
Restore factory defaults. Note that your current settings will be
overridden.
Flicker Settings
Area
England
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Setting
50Hz
50Hz
50Hz
50Hz
50Hz
50Hz
Area
Portugal
America
Taiwan
China
Japan
Korea
Setting
50Hz
60Hz
60Hz
50Hz
50/60Hz
60Hz
Note:
The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply.
Storage Capacity
Memory
Video (min.)
Audio (min.)
VGA
QVGA
Maximum
SD/MMC card (128MB)
2
9
100
SD/MMC card (256MB)
5
18
200
SD/MMC card (512MB)
10
36
300
SD/MMC card (1GB)
20
72
400
Memory
Still picture
12M
5M
3M
1M
SD/MMC card (128MB)
50
200
350
800
SD/MMC card (256MB)
100
400
700
1600
SD/MMC card (512MB)
200
800
1400
3200
SD/MMC card (1GB)
400
1600
2800
6400
Note:
The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation
and complexity of your subject and surroundings.
Battery Life Indicator
Icon
Description
Full battery life
Moderate battery life
Low battery life
Empty battery life
Note
: To avoid sudden outage of power supply, you are recommended to replace the battery
when the icon indicates low battery life.
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Storage Capacity
Memory
Video (min.)
Audio (min.)
VGA
QVGA
Maximum
SD/MMC card (128MB)
2
9
100
SD/MMC card (256MB)
5
18
200
SD/MMC card (512MB)
10
36
300
SD/MMC card (1GB)
20
72
400
Memory
Still picture
12M
5M
3M
1M
SD/MMC card (128MB)
50
200
350
800
SD/MMC card (256MB)
100
400
700
1600
SD/MMC card (512MB)
200
800
1400
3200
SD/MMC card (1GB)
400
1600
2800
6400
Note:
The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation
and complexity of your subject and surroundings.
Battery Life Indicator
Icon
Description
Full battery life
Moderate battery life
Low battery life
Empty battery life
Note
: To avoid sudden outage of power supply, you are recommended to replace the battery
when the icon indicates low battery life.
GFM Guarantee
If you are not totally satisfied with this GFM product, you may return it to any Meijer store for a full
refund within 6 months (180 days) of purchase when accompanied by a receipt.
For customer support, please call (866) 845-9436 or go to www.gfmproducts.com.
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Quick Guide
V502G-J66
5MP Digital Camcorder
105mm
148mm
Approved by