JVC Gze205 User Manual

							CAMCORDER
LYT2431-009A
Detailed User Guide
GZ-E200
GZ-E205
GZ-E207
GZ-E209 
						

							Table of Contents
Beginner’s Guide ...........................................................  4
Charging ..................................................................................  4
Recording ................................................................................  4
Playback ..................................................................................  4
Shooting Tips ........................................................................... 4
Holiday Season/Christmas ......................................................  5
Wedding ..................................................................................  6
Travel ....................................................................................... 7
Amusement Park .....................................................................  9
Getting Started
Verifying the Accessories ......................................................  11 Attaching the Core Filter ..................................................... 13
Charging the Battery Pack .....................................................  14 Grip Adjustment .....................................................................  15 Using as a Hand Strap .......................................................  15
Inserting an SD Card .............................................................  15 Types of Usable SD Card ................................................... 16
Using the Touch Screen ........................................................  17 Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor .......  18
Clock Setting .........................................................................  19 Resetting the Clock ............................................................  20
Changing the Display Language ............................................  21
Holding this Unit ....................................................................  21
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................  21 Using this Unit Overseas .......................................................  22 Charging the Battery Pack Overseas .................................  22
Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ................. 23
Setting Daylight Saving Time .............................................  23
Optional Accessories ............................................................. 24
Recording
Taking Videos in Auto Mode ..................................................  25 Zooming .............................................................................  27Capturing Still Images During Video Recording .................  27
Taking Still Images in Auto Mode ........................................... 28 Zooming .............................................................................  30
Manual Recording .................................................................  31 Shooting According to Scene (Subject) .............................  32
Adjusting Focus Manually ..................................................  34
Adjusting Brightness ..........................................................  35
Setting White Balance ........................................................  36
Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................  37
Taking Close-up Shots .......................................................  38
Recording with Effects ...........................................................  39 Recording with Animation Effects ......................................  39
Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) .......  42 Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT) ................. 43
Recording while Displaying a Magnified View of a Selected Face (FACE SUB-WINDOW) .........................................  45
Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information ............................................................................................ 46
Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY ...................................... 48
Editing the Registered Face Information ............................  49
Reducing Camera Shake ....................................................... 50
Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) .............  51
Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC) ............................................................................................ 52
Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) ............................................  53
Recording Videos with Date and Time ................................... 55
Checking the Remaining Recording Time .............................  56
Playback
Playing Back Videos ..............................................................  58 Checking the Content of Videos Quickly (Digest Playback)........................................................................................  60
Playing a Video with Defective Management Information ... 61
Playing Back Still Images ....................................................... 61 Slideshow Playback ...........................................................  63
Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date ................  63 Connecting to and Viewing on TV ..........................................  64 Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector ..........................  64
Connecting via the AV Connector ......................................  65
Playing Back Playlists ............................................................  66
Editing
Deleting Unwanted Files ........................................................  67 Deleting the Currently Displayed File .................................  67
Deleting Selected Files ......................................................  67
Protecting Files ......................................................................  68 Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently DisplayedFile .................................................................................. 68
Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files .............. 69
Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback ............  70
Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) ............  70
Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube .......................... 71
Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos ......................... 73 Creating Playlists with Selected Files .................................  73
Creating Playlists by Date ..................................................  74
Editing Playlists ..................................................................  75
Deleting Playlists ................................................................  76
Copying
Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder ...........  77
Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder ...  78 Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR .......... 78 Copying to Windows PC ........................................................  79 Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ....................... 79Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) ........................... 80Backing Up All Files ...........................................................  81
Organizing Files .................................................................  82
Recording Videos to Discs .................................................  83
Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ...........  85 List of Files and Folders .....................................................  86
Copying to Mac Computer .....................................................  87
Menu Settings
Operating the Menu ...............................................................  88 Operating the Shortcut Menu .............................................  88
Operating the Main Menu ................................................... 89
Operating the Common Menu ............................................  89
Recording Menu (Video) ........................................................ 90 SCENE SELECT ................................................................  92
FOCUS ..............................................................................  92
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST .....................................................  92 WHITE BALANCE .............................................................. 92
BACKLIGHT COMP. ..........................................................  92 TELE MACRO .................................................................... 92TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF .................................................  92
LIGHT (GZ-E205, GZ-E207, GZ-E209) .............................. 92
GAIN UP ............................................................................  93
WIND CUT .........................................................................  93
ANIMATION EFFECT ........................................................  94
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING ...............................................  94
AUTO REC ........................................................................  94
DATE/TIME RECORDING .................................................  94
FACE SUB-WINDOW ........................................................  94
SMILE SHOT .....................................................................  94
SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY .................................................. 94
FACE REGISTRATION ......................................................  94
VIDEO QUALITY ................................................................ 94
ZOOM ................................................................................  95
ZOOM MIC ........................................................................  95
Recording Menu (Still Image) ................................................  96 SCENE SELECT ................................................................  98
FOCUS ..............................................................................  98
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST .....................................................  98
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							WHITE BALANCE .............................................................. 98
BACKLIGHT COMP. ..........................................................  98
TELE MACRO .................................................................... 98
TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF .................................................  98
LIGHT (GZ-E205, GZ-E207, GZ-E209) .............................. 98
SELF-TIMER ...................................................................... 99
GAIN UP ............................................................................  99
AUTO REC ........................................................................  99
SHUTTER MODE ............................................................  100
SMILE SHOT ...................................................................  100
SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY ................................................ 100
FACE REGISTRATION ....................................................  100
IMAGE SIZE ..................................................................... 101
Playback Menu (Video) ........................................................ 102 SEARCH DATE ................................................................ 103
DISPLAY DATE/TIME ......................................................  103
DIGEST PLAYBACK ........................................................  103
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ....................................................  103
EDIT PLAYLIST ...............................................................  103
PROTECT/CANCEL ........................................................  103
TRIMMING ....................................................................... 103
UPLOAD SETTINGS .......................................................  103
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE ................................................  103 K2 TECHNOLOGY ..........................................................  104
Playback Menu (Still Image) ................................................  105 SEARCH DATE ................................................................ 106
SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS .................................................  106
PROTECT/CANCEL ........................................................  106
Common Menu ....................................................................  107 CLOCK ADJUST .............................................................. 109
DATE DISPLAY STYLE ...................................................  109
LANGUAGE .....................................................................  109
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ................................................  109
OPERATION SOUND ......................................................  110
SILENT MODE ................................................................. 110
AUTO POWER OFF ......................................................... 111
QUICK RESTART ............................................................  111
DEMO MODE ..................................................................  112
TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST .............................................  112
DISPLAY ON TV ..............................................................  113
VIDEO OUTPUT ..............................................................  114
HDMI OUTPUT ................................................................  114
HDMI CONTROL .............................................................  115
FACTORY PRESET .........................................................  115
UPDATE ..........................................................................  115
FORMAT SD CARD .........................................................  116
Names of Parts
Front ....................................................................................  117
Rear ..................................................................................... 117
Bottom .................................................................................  118
Interior .................................................................................  118
LCD Monitor ........................................................................  119
Indications on the LCD monitor
Common Recording Indications ..........................................  120
Video Recording ..................................................................  120 Still Image Recording ........................................................... 121
Video Playback ....................................................................  121
Still Image Playback ............................................................  122
Troubleshooting
When the unit is not working properly ..................................  122
Battery Pack ........................................................................  123
Recording ............................................................................  123
Card ..................................................................................... 124
Playback ..............................................................................  124
Editing/Copying ...................................................................  125
Computer ............................................................................. 125
Screen/Image ......................................................................  126
Other Problems ...................................................................  126
Error Message? ...................................................................  127
Maintenance
Specifications
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							Charging
0Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Recording
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Playback
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Shooting Tips
Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder
~ Recording Stable Images ~
.This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.
Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.
o [Getting Ready]
A  Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
B  Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, close
to your side.
C  Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.
Extending Your Hands to Shoot
~ High-Angle Shooting ~
.Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of
people.
o [Getting Ready]
A  Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
B  Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head.
C  Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.Caution : 
0 Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve
stable images.
0 Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to
camera shake.
0 Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.
Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level
.Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children.
By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute
expressions clearly.
o [Getting Ready]
A  Kneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the
ground.
B  Place the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, on
your right knee.
C  Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.
Panning
0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.
o [Getting Ready]
A  Shoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping
the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.
B  Stand facing the direction where the rotation will stop.
C  Twist your upper body to the direction where recording will start.
D  Press the start button and record for 2 seconds, then slowly twist back
your body to face the front.
Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front, then press the
stop button.
(The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds, giving the
feeling of a slow motion.)
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							Holiday Season/Christmas
Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!
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Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner
The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of
Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times!
o Decorating the tree
.
A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas.
Simply the scene of all family members engaging in the decorating of a fir
tree with various colorful ornaments is full of the feeling of happiness.
o Preparing the Dinner
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Record the scenes as everyone helps to prepare the feast of the night.
You can film the mother who is cooking, the children who are helping, and
of course, the process of making a cake!
Recording the Christmas Party
.Photo by InnerSpiritCreative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0
After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while
being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is slightly drunk from
champagne!
Finding the Presents
.For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next
morning. Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their
pillow is a recording opportunity not to be missed. Get ready to shoot before
the children wake up!
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							Wedding
Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!
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Discussing and Planning Before the Event
Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the
bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony
and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes. By
understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able to
shoot more appropriately.
o Finding out the route of entrance
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The highlight of a wedding reception is the entrance of the bride and groom.
Find out which door they will enter from and the route they will take from the person-in-charge of the wedding hall in advance. Set up the tripod at a place
where you can follow the couple using zoom without having to move around.
o Number of times and timing of clothes-changing
Find out the timing of any changing of clothes so as to capture the scene well when the bride and groom enter again.
You can also make use the time while the bride and groom are changing to record comments of well wishes from the guests.
Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom
o Composing the picture with the groom in front and the
guests at the back
.
The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom. Record
their expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment programs,
and other scenes. Another recommendation is to capture the face shots of the guests, then pan towards the groom. Picture composition containing the
crowd of guests only lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shooting angle and size.
Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests
o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level
.
You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please
say a few words for the bride and groom". This can be done at the guests'
waiting room, when the bride and groom are changing, or during the
entertainment programs.
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							Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders
If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video
with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who
has a camcorder at home. Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus
on taking close-up shots of the bride and groom. In this way, the other
camcorder can be moved around to record other scenes, enabling an
interesting video with changing scenes to be created through editing and
compilation. As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even
if you are really unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to
the video at various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!
o 
Closing up on the bride and groom all the time
.
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Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the
same time
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Travel
Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!
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Bringing the Necessary Equipment
The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purposeand the destination. For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about
what to bring in accordance to the local conditions. Here are some
suggestions for your consideration.
o Camcorder
Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day.
Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long overseas
trips.
If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards,
including some for backup.
o Battery Pack
Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording time in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, prepare a
battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time).
For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long trip,
do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.
o AC Adapter
The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 110 V to 240 V, and hence can
be used anywhere in the world.
Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next
day.
o Power Plug Adapter
.
The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to checkthe shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate power
plug adapter.
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 22)
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							oBattery Charger
.
Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the
camcorder for battery charging.
You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you
plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge
multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcorder
at the same time.
o Tripod
.
A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate
tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a
compact one to be used on a table or one that is at least 1 m tall.
Recording the Excitement Before Departure
It may be a little abrupt to start your travel video at the destination suddenly.
Record also the preparations prior to departure if it is a family trip, or the time when everyone is gathered at the meeting place if you are traveling with yourfriends. For overseas trips, taking a shot of the signs and displays at theairport of the flight you are taking may be useful for future reference.
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Using Pan at the Places of Interest
Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that youwould certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique. Refer to
“Shooting Tips” found in the “Beginner’s Guide” on this website on how to
use panning effectively. In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the
signs or monuments that can often be found at the tourist spots.
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Showing Everyone Having a Good Time
When taking a video, it is rather dull to shoot only the scenery or historical
sites. Talk about your feelings while recording the breath-taking scenery of an attraction so that it will be an interesting scene to view later.
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							Amusement Park
Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!
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Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction
You may choose to take videos all the time. However, you may want to take
some still images too. The following section explains the scenarios suitable for taking videos or still images.
o Scenarios suitable for taking videos
.
Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos.
This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions or voices of surprise and delight.
*Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any recording.
Be sure to check beforehand.
[Examples]
0 Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc.
o Scenarios suitable for taking still images (photos)
.
Scenarios with little movement of the subject are suitable for taking still
images.
Try to take the still images from an angle such that the surroundings can be
seen clearly.
[Examples]
0 Carousal, ferris wheel, fun bicycle rides, etc.
Inducing Responses by Calling Out
.Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view
them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the
camcorder to a waste. When recording, induce more reactions by
enthusiastically waving your hands or shouting out "Is it fun?" and the like.
Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image
Shots with the eyes closed are often taken by accident. To reduce such
mistakes, make use of the function to capture still images from videos. As
videos are actually continuous recording of 50 still images within 1 minute,
using this function allows you to select the best moment and save it as a still
image.
“Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback” ( A p. 70)
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Video Playback in Progress
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Photo by just that good guy jimCreative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0
Video Playback in Progress
Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation
When the subject’s face is in backlight or when the expression cannot be
seen clearly, the Intelligent Auto function of this unit automatically increases
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							its brightness for recording. If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected orif the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightnessby using backlight compensation in the Manual mode.“Setting Details” ( A p. 37)
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