JVC Gze15bek User Guide

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Memo : 
0The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4.
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
0 The following formats are supported by the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4.
AVCHD
DVD-Video*
*To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to update the provided software.
For details, refer to the Pixela homepage.
http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/
0 To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 4, select “Help” from the
Everio MediaBrowser 4’s menu bar or press F1 on the keyboard.
0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”.
TelephoneUSA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free) Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)
(English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (toll-
free)
Other Countries in Europe
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)Homepagehttp://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software
Copy the files to a computer using the following method.
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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2Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
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A  Connect using the provided USB cable.
B  Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
C  The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
3 Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.
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0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
4 Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.
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0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0 Close the Everio MediaBrowser 4 program, if it starts.
0 The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.
5 Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP) /
“Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon.
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							0Open the folder with the desired files.
“List of Files and Folders” ( A p. 53)
6 Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc).Caution : 
0When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
Memo : 
0 To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.
0 The above operations on computer may vary with the system used.
Disconnecting this Unit from Computer
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Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.
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2Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.
3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.
4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.
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							List of Files and Folders
Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below.
They are created only when necessary. .
Caution : 
0When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
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							Copying to Mac Computer
Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method.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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2Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
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A  Connect using the provided USB cable.
B  Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
0 Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
C  The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
3 Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.
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0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
4 Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.
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0Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0 To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
0 The “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon appears on the
desktop.
5 Start iMovie.
0The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac
computer.Caution : 
0 When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.
0 MTS files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie.
To use MTS files with iMovie, import the files using iMovie.
Memo : 
0 To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files.
0 When removing this unit from the computer, drag and drop the
“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon on the desktop to the trash bin.
iMovie
You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple’s iMovie ’08, ’09
or ’11.
To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple
menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory.
0 For the latest information on iMovie, refer to the Apple website.
0 For details on how to use iMovie, refer to the help file of the software.
0 There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer
environments.
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							Operating the Menu
Use the operation buttons to set the menu. 0 The menu differs according to the mode in use.Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select the desired menu and press OK.
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3Select the desired setting and press OK.
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Memo : 
0To return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Returning All Settings to Default ：
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Set using “FACTORY PRESET” in the basic settings menu.
“FACTORY PRESET” ( A p. 68)Menu Settings55 
						

							Recording Menu (Video)
You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality
and gain.SettingDetailsMANUAL SETTINGRecording settings can be adjusted manually.
0 They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
“Manual Recording” ( A p. 23)FACE PRIORITY AE/AFDetects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.
“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” ( A p. 29)DISCamera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.
“Reducing Camera Shake” ( A p. 30)GAIN UPMakes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.
“GAIN UP” ( A p. 57)WIND CUTReduces the noise caused by wind.
“WIND CUT” ( A p. 57)TIME-LAPSE RECORDINGEnables 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.
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” ( A p. 31)AUTO RECThis 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.
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” ( A p. 32)VIDEO QUALITYSets the video quality.
“VIDEO QUALITY” ( A p. 58)ZOOMSets the maximum zoom ratio.
“ZOOM” ( A p. 58)ZOOM MICSets the zoom microphone.
“ZOOM MIC” ( A p. 59)CLOCK ADJUSTResets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
“CLOCK ADJUST” ( A p. 59)FACE PRIORITY AE/AF
Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.
Operating Details
“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” ( A p. 29)
DIS
Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.
Operating Details
“Reducing Camera Shake” ( A p. 30)
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							GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark
places.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.ONElectrically brightens the scene when it is dark.AUTO SLOW-
SHUTTERSlows down the shutter speed to brighten the
scene when it is dark.Memo : 
0 Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON”
, movements of the subject may become unnatural.
Displaying the Item
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select “GAIN UP” and press OK.
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WIND CUT
Reduces the noise caused by wind.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.ONActivates the function.
Displaying the Item
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select “WIND CUT” and press OK.
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TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
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.
Operating Details
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” ( A p. 31)
AUTO REC
Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s
movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
Operating Details
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” ( A p. 32)
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							VIDEO QUALITY
Sets the video quality.
SettingDetailsUXPEnables recording in the best picture quality.
0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in
high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs.XPEnables recording in high picture quality.SPEnables recording in standard quality.EPEnables long recordings.SSW *Enables recording in the best picture quality.SEW *Enables recording in the best picture quality.
* GZ-E15
Memo : 
0 Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes
with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise.
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.
Displaying the Item
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select “VIDEO QUALITY” and press OK.
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ZOOM
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.
SettingDetails40xEnables zooming up to 40x.80x/DIGITALEnables zooming up to 80x.200x/DIGITALEnables zooming up to 200x.Memo : 
0When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.
0 The angle of view changes when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
Displaying the Item
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select “ZOOM” and press OK.
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							ZOOM MIC
Sets the zoom microphone.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the zoom microphone.ONRecords audio sounds in the same direction as thezoom operation.
Displaying the Item
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select “ZOOM MIC” and press OK.
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CLOCK ADJUST
Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
SettingDetailsCLOCK
SETTINGResets the current time or changes the settings.
“Resetting the Clock” ( A p. 17)AREA
SETTINGSets to the local time when using this unit overseas
simply by selecting the destination.
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling”
( A  p. 19)DST SETTINGSets whether daylight saving time is observed at the
travel destination.
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” ( A p. 20)Memo : 
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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.
Displaying the Item
Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.1Press MENU.
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2Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
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							Manual Settings Menu
Recording settings can be adjusted manually.Memo : 
0 They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
SettingDetailsSCENE SELECTSettings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.
“Scene Selection” ( A p. 24)FOCUSFocus can be adjusted manually.
“Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 25)BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTAdjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
“Adjusting Brightness” ( A p. 26)WHITE BALANCEAdjusts the color according to the light source.
“Setting White Balance” ( A p. 27)BACKLIGHT COMP.Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
“Setting Backlight Compensation” ( A p. 28)TELE MACROEnables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
“Taking Close-up Shots” ( A p. 28)SCENE SELECT
Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.
Operating Details
“Scene Selection” ( A p. 24)
FOCUS
Focus can be adjusted manually.
Operating Details
“Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 25)
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
Operating Details
“Adjusting Brightness” ( A p. 26)
WHITE BALANCE
Adjusts the color according to the light source.
Operating Details
“Setting White Balance” ( A p. 27)
BACKLIGHT COMP.
Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
Operating Details
“Setting Backlight Compensation” ( A p. 28)
TELE MACRO
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
Operating Details
“Taking Close-up Shots” ( A p. 28)
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