JVC Gze15bek User Guide

							Verifying the Accessories
If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.IllustrationDescription
.
AC Adapter
AC-V10M
0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack.
It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
.
Power Cord
.
Battery Pack
BN-VG108E
0 Attaches to this unit to supply power.
.
AV Cable
0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.
.
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
0 Connects this unit to a computer.
.
Basic User Guide
0 Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.Memo : 
0SD cards are sold separately.
“Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 14)
0 When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 19)Getting Started11 
						

							Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining
battery power is low.
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.1 Attach the battery pack.
.
0Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until
the battery clicks into place.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC connector.
.
3Plug in the power.
.
0The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
It goes out when charging is finished.
Caution : Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
0 If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and
performance cannot be guaranteed.
0 Charging time: Approx. 2 h 20 m (using supplied battery pack)
The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is
charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging
may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some
usage conditions such as at low temperature.
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
0 If you use any other AC adapters besides the supplied AC adapter,
malfunctions may occur.
0 You can record or play back videos while the AC adapter is connected.
(Battery charging cannot be performed during recording or playback.)
Remove the battery when the unit is to be used for a long time.
Performance of the battery may drop if it is left attached to the unit.
Rechargeable Batteries ：
0
When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or below),
the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. Whenusing this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as
by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it. (Keep away from direct
contact with a warm pack.)
0 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire.
0 After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to 25°C.
0 Keep a 30 % battery level ( X) if the battery pack is not to be used for a
long period of time. In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery pack every 6 months, then continue to store it at a 30 % battery
level ( X).
Memo : 
0
You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours
indoors.
(Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)Getting Started12 
						

							Detaching the Battery Pack
.
0Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.
Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter)
Battery PackCharging TimeBN-VG108E
(Supplied)2 h 20 mBN-VG114E2 h 30 mBN-VG121E3 h 30 mBN-VG138E6 h 10 m
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.)
* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may
also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature. “Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)” ( A p. 34)
Grip Adjustment
.
A Open the lever on the strap lock
B  Adjust the length of the belt
C  Close the lever
Caution : 
0
Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.
Using as a Hand Strap
Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.
.
Getting Started13 
						

							Inserting an SD Card
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.
“Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 14)
“Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 34)1
Close the LCD monitor.
.
2Open the cover.
.
3Insert an SD card.
.
0Insert with the label facing outward.
Warning
0Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and SD card.
0 Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing an SD card.
0 Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the SD card.
Memo : 
0To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to
format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media
settings.
“FORMAT SD CARD” ( A p. 71)Removing the Card
Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight.
.
Types of Usable SD Card
The following SD cards can be used on this unit.
Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers.
0 Panasonic
0 TOSHIBA
0 SanDisk
SD Card
.
0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (2 GB).
SDHC Card
.
0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB).
SDXC Card
.
0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 64 GB).
Memo : 
0
Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified
above may result in recording failure or data loss.Getting Started14 
						

							0This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards, even when using
the ones specified above. Some SD cards may not work due to
specification changes, etc.
0 To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or
higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended.
0 Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4
MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.
0 You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card.
0 To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
0 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard
SDHC/SDXC cards.
UHS Speed Class is not supported.
When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card
Confirm and update the OS of your computer.
Windows XP /
Windows XP SP1Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.Windows XP SP2 / Windows XP SP3Necessary to download the update software.
(KB955704)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-b727-c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en
Windows VistaNecessary to update to SP1 or higher.Mac OSNot compatible.Windows XP /
Windows XP
SP1Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.Windows XP
SP2 / Windows
XP SP3Necessary to download the update software.
(KB955704)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-b727-c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en
Windows VistaNecessary to update to SP1 or higher.Windows Vista
SP1 / Windows
Vista SP2Necessary to download the upgrade software.
(KB975823)
0 32 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-abb2-2ad529de00a1
0 64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315
Windows 7Necessary to download the upgrade software.
(KB976422)
0 32 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915ea
0 64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-b860-47084587155f
Mac OS X 10.4
Tiger / Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardNot compatible.Mac OS X 10.6
Snow LeopardNecessary to upgrade to 10.6.5.Turning On the Unit
You can turn the power of this unit on/off by opening or closing the LCD
monitor.1 Open the LCD monitor.
.
0The unit turns on.
0 When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
Getting Started15 
						

							Clock Setting
The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the
first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet.
Set the clock before recording.Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Open the LCD monitor.
.
0The unit turns on.
0 When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
2 Select “YES” and press OK when “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.
.
3Set the date and time.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to
confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item.
0 Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press
OK.
.
0The city name and time difference are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo : 
0
The clock can be reset again later.
“Resetting the Clock” ( A p. 17)
0
When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for recording.
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” ( A p. 19)
0 “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not
been used for a prolonged period.
Connect the AC adapter for more than 24 hours to charge the internal clock
battery of this unit before setting the clock.Getting Started16 
						

							Resetting the Clock
Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
.
2Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
3 Select “CLOCK SETTING” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Set the date and time.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to
confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item.
0 Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
5 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press
OK.
.
0 The city name and time difference are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Getting Started17 
						

							Changing the Display Language
The language on the display can be changed.Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
.
2Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
3 Select “LANGUAGE” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Select the desired language and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Holding this Unit
When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent
camera shake.
.Caution : 
0Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.
0 Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by
children.
Memo : 
0 If camera shake is excessive, use the image stabilizer.
“Reducing Camera Shake” ( A p. 30)Tripod Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for
preventing camera shake and recording from the same position.
.
0To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes
and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn thescrews until they are fastened firmly.
Caution : 
0 To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit falls off, read
the instruction manual of the tripod (or monopod) to be used and make
sure that it is securely attached.
Memo : 
0 It is recommended to use a tripod or monopod when recording in
conditions prone to camera shake (such as in dark places or when zoomed to the telephoto end).
0 Set the image stabilizer to  b (OFF) when using a tripod for recording.
“Reducing Camera Shake” ( A p. 30)Getting Started18 
						

							Using this Unit Overseas
The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the
shape of the outlet.
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 19)
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” ( A p. 19)
When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is
set 1 hour ahead.
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” ( A p. 20)
Charging the Battery Pack Overseas
The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the
shape of the outlet.
.
Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
.
2Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
3 Select “AREA SETTING” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the area you are traveling to and press
OK.
.
0The city name and time difference are displayed.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo : 
0Setting “AREA SETTING” changes the clock time such that time difference
is accounted for.
After returning to your country, re-select the region that was set initially to restore the original clock settings.Getting Started19 
						

							Setting Daylight Saving Time
When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is
set 1 hour ahead.
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
.
2Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
3 Select “DST SETTING” and press OK.
.
0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to set daylight saving time and press OK.
.
0To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo : 
0What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.
0 Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the trip.Optional Accessories
You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack.Product NameDescriptionBattery Pack 0 BN-VG114E
0 BN-VG121E0 Provides a longer recording time than the battery
pack that comes with this unit. It can also be used as a spare battery pack.Battery Charger
0 AA-VG10Enables the battery pack to be charged without
using this unit.HDMI Mini Cable
0 VX-HD310
0 VX-HD315
0 VX-HD320
0 VX-HD3300For viewing in high picture quality.
0 Transmits video, audio, and control signals
between devices.Memo : 
0 For more information, refer to the catalog.
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 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.)
Getting Started20