JVC Gze205 User Manual

							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.1 Open the LCD monitor.
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0Check if the recording mode is  A.
0 If the mode is  B still image, tap  B on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap  A to switch the mode to video. (You can also use the  A/B  button
on this unit.)
2 Tap “MENU”.
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0The shortcut menu appears.
3 Tap “MENU” in the shortcut menu.
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4Tap “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.
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0Tap  3 or  2 to move upward or downward for more selection.
0 Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
5 Tap to select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds).
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0The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.
0 Tap  3 or  2 to move upward or downward for more selection.
0 Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
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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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DisplayDescriptionAVideo QualityDisplays the icon of the video quality that is set.BSpeed IndicatorDisplays the recording interval that is set.CRecorded TimeDisplays the actual recorded time of the video.
Recorded time increases in units of frames.DActual Elapsed
TimeDisplays the actual elapsed time after
recording starts.ERemaining
Recording TimeRemaining time left to record with the currently selected video quality.Recording51 
						

							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 25 times
speed.2SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 2-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 50 times
speed.5SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 5-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 125 times
speed.10SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 10-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 250 times
speed.20SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 20-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 500 times
speed.40SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 40-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 1000 times speed.80SEC INTERVALTakes a frame at 80-second intervals.Recorded videos will be played back at 2000 times
speed.Caution : 
0 Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.
0 Zooming, simultaneous still image recording, 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.
0 Seamless recording is disabled in time-lapse recording.
Memo : 
0Settings of time-lapse recording are reset when the power is turned off.
To start time-lapse recording again, it is necessary to make the selection once more.
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. 21)
“Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 34)
“Setting White Balance” ( A p. 36)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.
It can be set for both video and still image modes.1 Open the LCD monitor.
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0Set the recording mode to either  A video or  B still image.
0 To switch the mode between video and still image, tap  A or  B on the
recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap  A or  B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively.
(You can also use the  A/B  button on this unit.)
2 Compose the picture according to the subject.
0 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc.
3 Tap “MENU”.
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0The shortcut menu appears.
4 Tap “MENU” in the shortcut menu.
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5Tap “AUTO REC”.
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0Tap  3 or  2 to move upward or downward for more selection.
0 Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
6 Tap “ON”.
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							7Recording 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”.
Caution : 
0 Digital zoom, image stabilizer, and self-timer 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 “IMAGE SIZE” cannot be changed after “AUTO REC” is selected.
Set it before selecting “AUTO REC”.
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.Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)
The 10-second self-timer and Face Detection self-timer are convenient
functions for taking group photos.
The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by
pressing the shutter button.Memo : When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is
recommended.
“Tripod Mounting” ( A p. 21)
Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer
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Open the LCD monitor.
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0Check if the recording mode is  B.
0 If the mode is  A video, tap  A on the recording screen to display the
mode switching screen.
Tap  B to switch the mode to still image. (You can also use the  A/B
button on this unit.)
2 Tap “MENU”.
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0The shortcut menu appears.
3 Tap “MENU” in the shortcut menu.
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4Tap “SELF-TIMER”.
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0Tap  3 or  2 to move upward or downward for more selection.
0 Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
5 Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”.
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6Set the focus on the subject.
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0When focused, the focus icon lights up in green.
7 Take a still image.
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0A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts.
0 To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.
Using the Face Detection Self-timer
Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face detection, and shooting is
performed three seconds after another person enters the frame.
This function is useful when you want to include the photographer in the
group photo.
1 Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.
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0The still image mode icon appears.
2 Tap “MENU”.
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0The shortcut menu appears.
3 Tap “MENU” in the shortcut menu.
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4Tap “SELF-TIMER”.
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0Tap  3 or  2 to move upward or downward for more selection.
0 Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
5 Tap “FACE DETECTION”.
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6After making sure that everyone is facing the camera, press the
SNAPSHOT button.
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0Frames appear around the faces of the subjects.
0 Pressing the SNAPSHOT button again starts the 10-second self-
timer.
7 The photographer enters the frame.
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0The shutter is released 3 seconds after the photographer enters the
frame.
0 To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.
Memo : 
0The “FACE DETECTION” function may fail to detect faces depending on
the shooting environment.Recording Videos with Date and Time
You can record videos together with the date and time.
Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display.
(The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.)1 Open the LCD monitor.
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0Check if the recording mode is  A.
0 If the mode is  B still image, tap  B on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap  A to switch the mode to video. (You can also use the  A/B  button
on this unit.)
2 Tap “MENU”.
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0The shortcut menu appears.
3 Tap “MENU” in the shortcut menu.
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4Tap “DATE/TIME RECORDING”.
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0Tap  3 or  2 to move upward or downward for more selection.
0 Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
0 When the item is tapped, the precaution for date/time recording
appears.
5 Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
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0Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
0 To perform operations other than recording, tap  L to cancel the
“DATE/TIME RECORDING” first.
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							Caution : 
0The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.Checking the Remaining Recording Time
You can check the remaining recording time on the built-in memory and SD
card as well as the remaining battery power.1 Open the LCD monitor.
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0Set the recording mode to either  A video or  B still image.
0 To switch the mode between video and still image, tap  A or  B on the
recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap  A or  B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively.
2 Press the INFO button.
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0If in the still image mode, go directly to step 4.
3 Display the remaining recording time.
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0The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording
mode.
0 Press the INFO button to check the remaining recording time of each
recording media.
0 To display the remaining battery power, tap  l.
0 l  will not be displayed when the AC adapter is connected.
0 Tap  J to return to the recording mode.
0 To exit the display, tap  L.
4 Display the remaining battery power.
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0For video recording, tap  J to return to the remaining recording time
display. For still image recording, tap  J to return to the recording
mode.
0 To exit the display, press the INFO button or tap  L.
0 Remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapter
is connected.
Memo : 
0 You can change to the desired video quality by tapping on it from the
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							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 mSSW1 h 20 m2 h 40 m5 h 30 m11 h 20 m16 h 40 m22 h 20 mSEW2 h 50 m5 h 40 m11 h 30 m23 h 30 m34 h 30 m46 h 10 m
0The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.
Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)
Image SizeSDHC Card4 GB8 GB16 GB32 GB1920×1080
(16:9)31006500999999991440×1080
(4:3)4200850099999999640×480
(4:3)9999999999999999
0 Still images that are captured during video recording or video playback are saved at a size of 1920 x 1080.
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)
Battery PackActual Recording TimeContinuous Recording TimeBN-VG108E
(Supplied)
(GZ-E200/GZ-E205/GZ-
E209)40 m1 h 5 mBN-VG114E
(Supplied)
(GZ-E207)1 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 “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “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.
0 When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
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							Playing Back Videos
You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen
(thumbnail display).1 Open the LCD monitor.
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0Check if the recording mode is  A.
0 If the mode is  B still image, tap  B on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap  A to switch the mode to video. (You can also use the  A/B  button
on this unit.)
2 Tap “
						

							During Video Playback
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DisplayDescriptionAVideo/Still Image
ModeSwitches between video and still image
modes.BTimeline BarTap on a random position - Moves to the
tapped position
Drag playback point to the left or right - Starts
playback from the new positionCPointerDisplays the current estimated playback
position within the sceneDhReturns to the beginning of the scene Returns
to the previous scene if tapped at the beginning of a scene.
0 You can perform the same operation with the
zoom lever.EjReverse search (speed increases with each
tap)ElReverse slow-motion / Press and hold to start
reverse slow playbackFd  / ePlayback/pauseGiForward search (speed increases with each
tap)GkForward slow-motion / Press and hold to start
slow playbackHgAdvances to the next scene
0 You can perform the same operation with the
zoom lever.I
						

							Checking the Content of Videos Quickly (Digest Playback)
You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback).
This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
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0Check if the recording mode is  A.
0 If the mode is  B still image, tap  B on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap  A to switch the mode to video. (You can also use the  A/B  button
on this unit.)
2 Tap “