JVC Gze15bek User Guide

							Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSERECORDING)
Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be
shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” and press OK.
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3Select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds) and press OK.
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0The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.
4 Start recording.
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0A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period.
0 When the recording interval is set to “20SEC INTERVAL” or higher,
this unit switches to the power-saving mode between recordings.
At the next point to record, the power-saving mode will be turned off
and recording will start automatically.
0 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
Indications During Time-Lapse Recording
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DisplayDescriptionSpeed IndicatorDisplays the recording interval that is set.Video QualityDisplays the icon of the video quality that is set.Remaining
Recording TimeRemaining time left to record with the currently
selected video quality.Recording in
ProgressAppears when video recording is in progress.
When in the power-saving mode, it blinks.Record-StandbyAppears when video recording is paused.Actual Elapsed
TimeDisplays the actual elapsed time after recording
starts.Recorded TimeDisplays the actual recorded time of the video.
Recorded time increases in units of frames.Recording31 
						

							Time-Lapse Setting
The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.1SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 1-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times
speed.2SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 2-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times
speed.5SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 5-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times
speed.10SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 10-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 300 times
speed.20SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 20-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times
speed.40SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 40-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 1 200 times speed.80SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 80-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 2 400 times
speed.Caution : 
0 Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.
0 Zooming, face priority AE/AF, and image stabilizer are not available in
time-lapse recording.
0 When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than “0:00:00:14”
, the video will not be saved.
Memo : 
0 Settings of time-lapse recording are not saved when the power is turned
off.
0 Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started.
0 Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time-lapse recordings with long
intervals.
It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually.
“Tripod Mounting” ( A p. 18)
“Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 25)
“Setting White Balance” ( A p. 27)Recording Automatically by Sensing
Movements (AUTO REC)
This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the
LCD monitor. (AUTO REC)Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Compose the picture according to the subject.
0 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc.
2 Press MENU.
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3Select “AUTO REC” and press OK.
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4Select “ON” and press OK.
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5Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame
moves.
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0A red frame appears 2 seconds after the menu display disappears.
0 For video recording, recording continues while there are still
movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red
frame. When there are no more movements of the subject (changes
in brightness) within the red frame, recording will stop in 5 seconds.
0 To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button.
However, as the “AUTO REC” setting remains at “ON” even after the
video recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements
of the subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red
frame. To cancel “AUTO REC”, set it to “OFF”.
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							0Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is
set.
0 “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”
. When both are set, priority is given to “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.
0 The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after “AUTO
REC” is set.Memo : 
0 Recording stops when there are no changes for 5 seconds during video
recording.
0 Settings of “AUTO REC” are not saved when the power is turned off.
0 Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the red
frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small.
0 Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no
movement within the red frame.
0 While zooming, recording cannot be started.Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power
You can check the remaining video recording time on the SD card as well
as the remaining battery power.Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Open the LCD monitor.
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2Press OK/INFO.
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3Display the remaining recording time.
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0To display the remaining battery power, press OK/INFO.
0 To exit the display, press MENU.
4 Display the remaining battery power.
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0To exit the display, press MENU.
0 Remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapter
is connected.
Memo : 
0 You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time
display.
Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press
OK.Recording33 
						

							Approximate Video Recording TimeQualitySDHC/SDXC Card4 GB8 GB16 GB32 GB48 GB64 GBUXP20 m40 m1 h 20 m2 h 50 m4 h 10 m5 h 40 mXP30 m1 h2 h4 h6 h8 h 10 mSP40 m1 h 20 m2 h 50 m5 h 50 m8 h 30 m11 h 30 mEP1 h 40 m3 h 30 m7 h 10 m14 h 40 m21 h 30 m28 h 50 mSSW *1 h 20 m2 h 40 m5 h 30 m11 h 20 m16 h 40 m22 h 20 mSEW *2 h 50 m5 h 40 m11 h 30 m23 h 30 m34 h 30 m46 h 10 m
* GZ-E15
0 The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)
Battery PackActual Recording TimeContinuous Recording TimeBN-VG108E
(Supplied)40 m1 h 5 mBN-VG114E1 h 15 m2 h 10 mBN-VG121E1 h 55 m3 h 15 mBN-VG138E3 h 20 m5 h 45 m
0 The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).
0 The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)
0 Recording time may differ depending on the shooting environment and usage.
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							Playing Back Videos
You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen
(thumbnail display).Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Select the playback mode.
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0Press  L again to return to the recording mode.
2 Select the desired video and press OK or  d/e  to start playback.
.
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0 Press the  d/e  button to stop (pause) playback.
0 To return to the index screen, slide along the  u (zoom) lever while
playback is paused.
0 To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the  N/O
(zoom) lever.
Operation Buttons/Levers for Video Playback
During Index Screen Display
Operation Button/
LeverDescriptionUP/<
DOWN/>Select/move cursorOK/INFO
d /ePlay back videoZoom  N/OMove to the next or previous page
During Video Playback
Operation
Button/
LeverDuring Video PlaybackDuring Video Paused /ePausePlaybackZoom  u-Stop (returns to thumbnail
display)Zoom  N /
Vol.+Increases volume levelStop (returns to thumbnail
display)Zoom  O /
Vol.-Decreases volume levelStop (returns to thumbnail
display)UP/*Forward search (speed
increases with each tap)Frame-by-frame playback
in forward direction
*Press and hold to start slow playback.
Memo : 
0 You can search for a specific file by the recording date.
“Date Search” ( A p. 37)Caution : 
0
Make a backup of important recorded data.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
0 This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,
external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove the AC adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.
Adjusting the Volume of Videos
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Checking the Recording Date and Other Information
You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.
1 Pause playback.
2 Press OK/INFO.
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							Playing a Video with Defective Management Information
The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not
performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with
defective management information.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Select the playback mode.
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2Press MENU.
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3Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” and press OK.
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4Select the desired video and press OK or  d/e  to start playback.
.
“Playing Back Videos” ( A p. 35)
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo : 
0An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management
information is corrupted.
0 Depending on the condition of the damaged file, playback might fail or
may not run smoothly.Searching for a Specific Video
When there is a large number of recorded videos, it is difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen.
Use the search function to find the file you want.
0 For videos, you can search by “SEARCH DATE”.
“To search by recording dates” ( A p. 37)Playback36 
						

							Date Search
You can search and play videos according to recording dates.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Select the playback mode.
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2Press MENU.
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3Select “SEARCH DATE” and press OK.
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4Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select a recording date and press OK.
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0To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
5 Select the desired video and press OK or  d/e  to start playback.
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0 Only the files recorded on the selected date are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0 To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the  N/O
(zoom) lever.
Connecting to and Viewing on TV
You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV
varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector
that best suits your TV.
0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
“Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” ( A p. 38)
“Connecting via the AV Connector” ( A p. 39)
Unnatural Displays on TVTroubleActionImages do not
appear on the TV
properly.0 Disconnect the cable and connect again.
0 Turn off and on this unit again.
0 Images may not appear properly when the
remaining battery power is low. Use an AC
adapter.Images are
projected vertically
on the TV.0 Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION
SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”.
“VIDEO OUTPUT” ( A p. 69)Images are
projected
horizontally on the
TV.0 Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.HDMI-CEC
functions do not
work properly, and
the TV does not
work in conjunction
with this unit.0 TVs may operate differently depending on the
specifications, even if they are HDMI-CEC
compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions
of this unit cannot be guaranteed to operate in
combination with all the TVs. In such cases, set
“HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
“HDMI CONTROL” ( A p. 70)The language on
the display
changed.0 It may occur when you connect this unit to a TV
with different language setting using an HDMI
mini cable.Caution : 
0 Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such
as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the
provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording
medium to use the medium again.
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							Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector
If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting tothe HDMI mini connector.
0 Use a High Speed HDMI Cable.
0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Connect to a TV.
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2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
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3Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this
unit via the connected connector.
.
4Play back a file.
.
“Playing Back Videos” ( A p. 35)
Memo : 
0
To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.
“DISPLAY ON TV” ( A p. 69)
0 Change the settings in “HDMI OUTPUT” according to the connection.
“HDMI OUTPUT” ( A p. 70)
0 When connected to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, images and sounds
may not be output properly depending on the TV connected.
In such cases, perform the following operations.
1) Disconnect the HDMI mini cable and connect it again.
2) Turn off and on this unit again.
0 For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's
manufacturer.Playback38 
						

							Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI
Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cableallows linked operations with the TV to be performed.
0 HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that
enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are
connected via HDMI cables.
Memo : 
0 Not all HDMI control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The
HDMI control function of this unit will not work when connected to these
devices.
0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all HDMI-CEC enabled devices.
0 Depending on the specifications of each HDMI-CEC enabled device,
some functions may not work with this unit. (For details, refer to the
instruction manual of your TV.)
0 Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices. In these
cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
“HDMI CONTROL” ( A p. 70)
Preparations
0
Connect an HDMI mini cable between this unit and the TV.
“Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” ( A p. 38)
0 Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to “ON”. (For details,
refer to the instruction manual of the TV.)
0 Turn on this unit and set “HDMI CONTROL” in the “CONNECTION
SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.
“HDMI CONTROL” ( A p. 70)
Operation Method 1
1 Turn on this unit.
2 Select the playback mode.
3 Connect the HDMI mini cable.
0 TV turns on automatically and switches to HDMI input mode when
this unit is turned on.
Operation Method 2
1 Turn off the TV.
0 This unit turns off automatically.Memo : 
0Depending on the TV connected, the display language of this unit will
automatically switch to the language that is selected for the TV when this
unit is turned on.
(This is applicable only if this unit supports the language selected for the
TV.) To use this unit with a language that differs from the display language of the TV, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
0 The display language of the TV will not switch automatically, even if the
display language of this unit is changed.
0 These functions may not work correctly when devices such as amplifier
and selector are connected. Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.
0 If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off and on this unit again.Connecting via the AV Connector
By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be
played back on a TV.
0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Connect to a TV.
.
2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
.
3Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this
unit via the connected connector.
.
4Play back a file.
.
“Playing Back Videos” ( A p. 35)
Memo : 
0
To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.
“DISPLAY ON TV” ( A p. 69)
0 For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's
manufacturer.Playback39 
						

							Deleting Unwanted Files
Delete unwanted videos when the space in the recording media is running
out.
The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 40)
“Deleting Selected Files” ( A p. 41)
“Deleting All Files” ( A p. 42)Memo : 
0
Deleted files cannot be restored.
0 Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” ( A p. 42)
0 Be sure to back up important files on a computer.
“Backing Up All Files” ( A p. 48)
Deleting a Video with Defective Management Information
Videos with defective management information cannot be deleted with the
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” function. This deletion is also not
possible on the index screen.
o To delete a video with defective management information
1
Start or pause playback of a file.
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” ( A p. 36)
2 Press MENU.
3 Select “DELETE” and press OK.
0 “CURRENT” cannot be selected.
Deleting the Currently Displayed File
Deletes the currently displayed file.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.Caution : 
0Deleted files cannot be restored.
1
Select the playback mode.
.
2Press MENU.
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3Select “DELETE” and press OK.
.
4
Select “CURRENT” and press OK.
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5Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and press OK.
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0The file to delete appears on this screen.
0 Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.
0 After deleting, press MENU.
0 When no file remains, the screen returns to the index screen.
Memo : 
0Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” ( A p. 42)Editing40