You can download video files from the JVC GZ-MG series of camcorders by utilizing Windows Explorer or Everio MediaBrowser, which is a media management software program included with the camcorder. The software is not only capable of playing the files, but also can edit the video files. To install the software, insert the installation disc into the CD or DVD drive and follow the installation prompts. If you don't have the installation disc, you can purchase the software from JVC.
Instructions
Windows Explorer
1. Insert the SD card into the camera. This process is not necessary for users who have saved the media to the camera's internal hard drive.
2. Put the camera in playback mode. Press down both the "Power" switch and the "Lock" button on the JVC GZ-MG series camera.
3. Connect the JVC GZ-MG camera to the computer using the USB cable. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the JVC's USB port. Insert the larger end of the cable into the computer's USB port. On the camera's LCD display, the phrase "USB MASSSTORAGE" will appear.
4. Click on "Open folder to view files" in the "Removable Disk" window. If the window doesn't appear, click on the computer's desktop "Start" button and select the "Computer" folder. Double-click on the removable disk folder that represents the JVC camera.
5. Double-click on the "SD_VIDEO" folder to view the video files saved inside.
6. Drag the file from the SD_VIDEO folder and drop it into a save location on the computer.
Everio MediaBrowser
7. Install "Everio MediaBrowser." The software CD is included with the camera. If you no longer have the software disc, you can download a copy from the JVC website.
8. Connect the JVC camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.
9. Open the LCD screen on the camcorder. Select "BACK UP" on the camcorder's main menu. This process will initiate Everio MediaBrowser to open.
10. Select "All volume in camcorder." Click "Next" in the software interface.
11. Click "Start" in the software interface. All videos on the camcorder will be copied to the computer.
Tags: Everio MediaBrowser, video files, cable into, computer using, computer using cable, folder view, GZ-MG series
