Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GZ-EX215 JVC
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HD MEMORY CAMERA LYT2431-037A Detailed User Guide GZ-EX210/GZ- EX215/GZ-EX250.
Table of Contents Beginner’s Guide ........................................................... 5 Charging .................................................................................. 5 Recording ................................................
Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback .......... 125 Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording (GZ- EX250) ............................................................................. 125 Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) .
Rear ..................................................................................... 200 Bottom ................................................................................. 201 Interior ......................................................
Charging 0 Refer 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.
Holiday Season/Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! . Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas.
Wedding Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! . 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.
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.
o Battery 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.
Amusement Park Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! . 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.
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 its brightness for recording.
Wi-Fi Capabilities This unit is equipped with Wi-Fi function. You can do the following using a smartphone or computer via wireless connection. Name of Function Capability Direct Monitoring 0 You can c.
Operating Environment To use the smartphone application “Everio sync.”, it is necessary to meet the following requirements. Android Smartphone A OS: Android2.
o Do not use the Wi-Fi function outside the country of purchase. Depending on the country, there may be restrictions on the use of radio waves and any violations could be punishable by law. Exporting/Bringing the Unit Overseas Permission from the U.S.
. MENU 3 Tap “WPS”. (Operation on this camera) . ******************************** WPS STOP PASS:******************************** SSID:******************************** CONNECTING DIRECT MONITORING 4 Activate WPS on the smartphone (or computer) within 2 minutes.
Operation Method o Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : 0 It is necessary to install the application on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” ( A p. 43) 1 Start “Everio Sync.” on the smartphone after setting direct monitoring. .
Recording the Location Information You can record the location information of the venue where recording is taking place via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone. . GPS Memo : 0 To obtain the location information, it is necessary to start the smartphone application and connect it to the camera.
Operation Method 1 Tap “CAMERA OPERATION” after setting direct monitoring. (Operation on this camera) . CONTROLLED BY REMOTE CURRENTLY BEING CAMERA NETWORK INFO. CAMERA OPERATION QUIT DIRECT MONITORING 0 The recording mode starts on this camera. 2 Activate the GPS function of the smartphone and start the application on it.
Operation Method o Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : 0 It is necessary to install the application on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” ( A p. 43) 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears.
. OUTSIDE MONITORING Wi-Fi 4 Tap “CAMERA NETWORK INFO.”. (Operation on this camera) . CAMERA NETWORK INFO. QUIT CONTROLLED BY REMOTE CURRENTLY BEING OUTSIDE MONITORING 0 The URL (LAN) for the computer to connect to appears. 5 Check the URL (LAN). .
What You Need 0 Smartphone or Windows computer 0 Wireless LAN router that supports UPnP (use a product that has a Wi-Fi certification logo) To check whether UPnP is supported, please refer to the instruction manual of the wireless LAN router in use.
. 7 Enter the confirmed URL (WAN) directly. 8 Log in with your username and password. (if authentication cannot be achieved) 0 The username is “everio” and the default password is “0000”. “Changing the Settings” ( A p. 27 ) 0 Using smartphone applications “Using Smartphone Applications” ( A p.
0 To end operations, tap “STOP”. Send Still Images via E-mail upon Detection of Face or Movement (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) A still image is automatically captured and sent via e-mail when faces or movements are detected by the camera.
. REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) . MENU 3 Tap “DETECT/MAIL SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) . DETECT/MAIL SETTING Wi-Fi 4 Tap “RECIPIENT'S EMAIL”.
Record and Send Videos via E-mail (VIDEO MAIL ATTN.) Videos of up to 15 seconds can be recorded and sent via e-mail. With this function, short videos can be delivered easily even on a daily basis, such as to show the growing up of small children to their distant grandparents.
Operation Method 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “VIDEO MAIL” ( R ) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) . MENU 3 Start recording. . 0 Recording starts after the countdown (5 seconds).
Menu Settings Setting Details OUT MONITORING SET Configures various settings related to outside monitoring. 0 PASSWORD (Default: “0000”) Selects the password to access the camera. “Setting the Password (OUT MONITORING SET)” ( A p. 28 ) 0 UPnP (Default: “ON”) Sets the UPnP of the camera.
Setting the Password (OUT MONITORING SET) Sets the password to access the camera. (Not more than 8 characters) 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu.
Obtaining a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Account By obtaining a dynamic DNS account, this unit may be used on the web as usual even if the IP address changes when it is connected to the internet. 0 Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. To obtain (register) an account, perform the following steps.
6 Enter the DDNS settings (username/password). (Operation on this camera) . CANCEL SET DELETE USERNAME 0 Tap “USERNAME” or “PASSWORD” to display the respective input screens. 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap.
. SENDER'S EMAIL CANCEL SET DELETE 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. 0 Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. 0 Tap “CANCEL” to exit. 0 Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number.
. CANCEL SET DELETE P ASS WORD 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. 0 Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. 0 Tap “CANCEL” to exit. 0 Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number.
Registering the Recipient’s E-mail Address Registers the e-mail addresses of recipients on the camera. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) .
Setting the Detection Method of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Sets the detection method to start recording. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu.
Setting Self Recording on this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Sets whether to record videos on this camera during detection. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu.
4 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) . ACCESS POINTS NETWORK SETTINGS 5 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) . ADD ACCESS POINTS 6 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) . EZ REGISTRATION WPS ADD 7 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes.
6 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) . ADD SEARCH 0 The search results appear on the camera’s screen. 7 Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) . SEARCH AGAIN SEARCH 8 Enter the password.
7 Enter the name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) and tap “SET”. (Operation on this camera) . SSID CANCEL SET DELETE 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. 0 Tap “DELETE” to delete a character.
6 Tap “WPS PIN”. (Operation on this camera) . WPS PIN ADD 0 The PIN code appears. 7 Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router). 0 For details on how to enter the PIN code, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use.
Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING) Sets the password for direct monitoring. (8 to 32 characters) 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) .
Setting the Enforced Group Owner (DIRECT MONITORING) Sets whether to enforce authorization of the group owner. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu.
Protecting the Network Settings with a Password Sets a password to lock and protect the network settings. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) .
Using Smartphone Applications By using smartphone applications, you can connect to the camera and make use of the Wi-Fi function. Installing Smartphone Applications o Android Smartphone 1 Tap [Market] on the application list. 2 Search for the “Everio Sync.
Caution : 0 “Everio Sync.” for iPhone/iPad cannot be used when the iPhone/iPad is connected to the mobile phone network. To make use of this feature, connect to the camera or an access point via Wi-Fi. o Video Index Screen . To Still Image Index Screen To Recording Screen o Still Image Index Screen .
. 0 The start point and length of video are displayed in the unit set in “VID LENGTH TO TRANS”. (Display shown is when set to 30 seconds) 0 To have a more detailed setting for the start point and length of video, tap “MANUAL”. 0 A progress status is displayed on the smartphone during preparation for the transfer and while transferring.
. 3 Tap V . (Android only) . 4 Tap on the thumbnail to transfer. . 0 A progress status is displayed on the smartphone during preparation for the transfer and while transferring. 0 To cancel the transfer, tap “CANCEL”. 5 After transferring is complete, tap “OK”.
Changing the Settings You can change the settings of the smartphone applications. o Android Smartphone 1 Press the MENU button. . 2 Tap “SET”. . 3 Change the settings on the menu as desired. . Item Details MONITORING Turns monitoring of the recording screen on/ off.
o iPhone 1 Tap “ Q ”. . 2 Change the settings on the menu as desired. . Item Details MONITORING Turns monitoring of the recording screen on/ off. LOC INFO TRANS INT Sets the time interval for sending location information. CHANGE BACKGROUND COLOR Changes the background.
Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser You can connect to the camera and make use of the Wi-Fi function from the web browser of a computer. 0 Indications on the screen “Indications on the Screen” ( A p. 49) 0 Changing the settings “Making Camera Settings from a Web Browser” ( A p.
o Video Index Screen . Page Forward/Back To Recording Screen 0 To download a video, click on the thumbnail. o Still Image Index Screen . 0 To download a still image, click on the thumbnail.
Making Camera Settings from a Web Browser You can change the camera settings from a web browser. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 The shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) in the shortcut menu. (Operation on this camera) .
Adding/Changing/Deleting an Access Point To search and add “ACCESS POINTS” 1 Click “ACCESS POINTS”. . 2 Click “SEARCH”. . 3 Click on the access point you want to add. . 0 Click “SEARCH AGAIN” to perform search for an access point again.
. 3 After changes are made, click “REG.”. . . 0 Click “DELETE” on this screen to delete the registered access point. 4 Click “OK”. . OUT MONITORING SET To change “OUT MONITORING SET” 1 Click “OUT MONITORING SET”. . 2 After changes are made, click “REG.
. 3 Enter the necessary information, and click “REG.”. . 4 Click “OK”. . To add a “RECIPIENT'S EMAIL” 1 Click “MAIL SETTING”. . 2 Click “RECIPIENT'S EMAIL”. . 3 Click “ADD”. . 4 Enter the mail address, and click “REG.
. To change “VIDEO MAIL SETTINGS” settings 1 Click “MAIL SETTING”. . 2 Click “VIDEO MAIL SETTINGS”. . 3 After changes are made, click “REG.”. . 4 Click “OK”. . To change “DETECT/MAIL SETTING” 1 Click “MAIL SETTING”. . 2 Click “DETECT/MAIL SETTING”.
Troubleshooting Direct Monitoring Trouble Action Unable to connect to camera. (URL required) 0 Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. 0 Check whether Wi-Fi is connected to “DIRECT-**EVERIO”. 0 Check whether the smartphone (or computer) is connected to the camera.
Unsure of password for the access point (wireless LAN router). Refer to the instruction manual of the access point (wireless LAN router) in use. Unable to connect via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). 0 Simple connection methods other than WPS are not supported.
Outside Monitoring (Connection from the Internet) Trouble Action Unsure of URL to access from a web browser. 0 After outside monitoring is started, tap “CAMERA NETWORK INFO.” shown on the camera’s screen. Enter the address as shown in “URL(WAN):” into the web browser to access it.
E-mail (Notification Mail, Video Mail) Trouble Action Unable to send e-mails. 0 Check that the settings of the e-mail server are correct. 0 Check that the settings of the sender’s e-mail address are correct. 0 Check that the username and password are correct.
o When Using Web Browser Item Details Operating Environment Windows 7: Internet Explorer 9 or a later version, and Windows Media Player 12 or a later version are installed 0 For Full HD, make use of a computer with the following system requirements.
Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description . AC Adapter AC-V11U 0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
Attaching the Core Filter Attach a core filter to the end of the AV cord and USB cable that is connected to this unit. The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices.
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. . 0 Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place.
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.
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 .
Using the Touch Screen Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the touch screen according to the mode in use. 0 There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following are some examples.
Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) . MENU REC ≪ PLA Y 1 Video/Still Image Mode Button 0 Switches between video and still image modes.
Index Screen . MENU ≪ REC 1 Video/Still Image Mode Button 0 Switches between video and still image modes. 2 Date Button “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 113 ) “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 117) 3 Playback Mode Button 0 Switches to the playback mode.
Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. 1 Tap “MENU”. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “ Q ”. . 3 Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”. . CLOCK ADJUST COMMON 0 Tap 3 or 2 to move upward or downward for more selection.
Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. 1 Tap “MENU”. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “ Q ” (common). . 3 Tap “LANGUAGE”.
“Reducing Camera Shake” ( A p. 104 ) 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.
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. 1 Tap “MENU”.
Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Description Battery Pack 0 BN-VG114U 0 BN-VG121U 0 BN-VG138U 0 Provides a longer recording time. It can also be used as a spare battery pack. Battery Charger 0 AA-VG1 0 Enables the battery pack to be charged without using this unit.
Taking Videos in Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. 0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc.
o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Description E Captures one’s skin beautifully. A Allows people to be captured naturally. D Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. I Records with minimal noise in the overall image.
Using the Silent Mode When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance. . 0 Press and hold the SILENT button to turn on the Silent mode.
Taking Still Images in Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. 1 Open the lens cover. . 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check if the recording mode is B . 3 Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto.
o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Description E Captures one’s skin beautifully. A Allows people to be captured naturally. D Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. I Records with minimal noise in the overall image.
Using the Silent Mode When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance. . 0 Press and hold the SILENT button to turn on the Silent mode.
Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. 1 Open the lens cover. . 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Set the recording mode to either A video or B still image.
Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. Name Description SCENE SELECT 0 Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be performed easily. “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” ( A p. 81) FOCUS 0 Use manual focus if the subject is not focused automatically.
0 Tap “OFF” to cancel the selection. 0 Tap 3 or 2 to move upward or downward for more selection. 0 Tap L to exit the menu. *The image is only an impression. Setting Effect b NIGHTALIVE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark.
Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual.
Setting White Balance You can set the color tone to suit the light source. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual.
Setting Backlight Compensation You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Taking Close-up Shots You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. . *The image is only an impression. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Recording with Effects You can add animation effects to video recordings. The animation effects appear when smiles are detected or when the screen is touched. Type of Effect Description of Effect ANIMATION EFFECT Records videos with animation effects.
During Setting After Setting Note . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected.
Recording with Face Decorations Detects faces and enables decorations such as sunglasses to be added. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check 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.
. 1 0 Tap I to scroll through the list of stamps. 0 Tap M to change the size of stamps. 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen. 6 Tap on the screen to add a stamp. . 0:00:00 ޓ [0:53] 1 ON/ OFF 0 Tap J to delete the stamp. 0 Tap “ON/OFF” to display/hide the stamps.
. 1 0 You can select a color from white, gray, black, etc. 0 Select P to tap and erase part of the line. 0 Tap H to select the line color. Tap I to scroll through the list of colors. 0 Tap L to select the line thickness. 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen.
Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. By registering the face of a person beforehand, you can enable tracking of the person even without specific selection during recording.
The targeted subject (color) may also be tracked back again if it appears in the center of the screen within a specific time. Caution : 0 Subjects near the sides of the LCD monitor may not respond or be recognized when tapped. In this case, move the subject to the center and tap again.
. ≪ PLA Y REC MENU 0 PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured. 0 You can display the name and smile level (%) together with the frame by setting “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” in the menu to “ON” before recording. “Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” ( A p.
Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT) “PET SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face of a pet, such as dogs or cats. This function is available for both videos and still images. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Set the recording mode to either A video or B still image.
Memo : 0 The camera is able to detect up to 6 faces of pets. 0 “PET SHOT” may not work properly depending on the type of pet, shooting conditions (distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of face, etc.). It is also particularly difficult to detect faces of pets that are totally black, covered in long hair, or in backlight.
Caution : 0 Take note of the following when “FACE SUB-WINDOW” is set. - Functions such as digital zoom, zoom operation on the touch screen, simultaneous still image recording, “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”, “DECORATE FACE EFFECT”, “STAMP”, “HANDWRITING EFFECT”, “DATE/TIME RECORDING”, and “AUTO REC” are not available.
Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 6 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered.
. STOP SMILE RECORD FRONT OF SMILING F ACE 75% 0 Recording starts automatically. Using the smile % display as a reference, smile such that the value is as high as possible. 0 A sound can be heard when recording is complete. 0 To cancel recording of smiling face and proceed to enter a name, tap “STOP”, then tap “NO” and go to step 11.
Memo : 0 Faces may not be registered correctly in the following cases: - when the face appears either too small or too large compared to the frame - when it is too dark or too bright - when the face a.
5 Tap the desired setting. . ON OFF SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Setting Details OFF Displays only the frames when faces are detected. ON Displays the frames, names, and smile levels (%) when faces are detected. 0 Frame: Appears around detected faces. Name: Appears for faces that are registered.
. STOP CHANGE ORDER OF PRIORITY CHANGE NAME RECORD A GAIN 0 If you select “RECORD AGAIN”, proceed to step 6 in “ “Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information” ( A p. 99) ”. 0 If you select “CHANGE NAME”, proceed to step 12 in ““Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information” ( A p.
Reducing Camera Shake When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 2 Press the a button to change the setting. . 0 The setting of image stabilizer changes with every press.
. OFF ON HIGH SPEED RECORDING 0 When “ON” is tapped, 300 frames can be recorded in 1 second. 0 To cancel high-speed recording, tap “OFF”. 6 Start recording. . 0 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. 0 Settings of high-speed recording are not saved when the power is turned off.
6 Start recording. . 0 A 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. . 0 Check if the recording mode is A .
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.
Approximate Video Recording Time Quality Built-in Memory 16 GB (GZ-EX250) UXP 1 h 20 m XP 1 h 50 m SP 2 h 40 m EP 6 h 40 m SSW 5 h 10 m SEW 10 h 40 m Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB.
Playing Back Videos You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check 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.
During Video Playback . MENU ≪ REC 0:01:23 0:12:34 Display Description A Video/Still Image Mode Switches between video and still image modes. B Timeline Bar Tap on a random position - Moves to the t.
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. . 0 Check if the recording mode is A .
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.
Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback During Index Screen Display . MENU ≪ REC Display Description A Video/Still Image Mode Switches between video and still image modes. B Date Moves to the previous/next date C < Displays the previous index screen (thumbnail display) 0 You can perform the same operation with the zoom lever.
Slideshow Playback Still images can be played back in a slideshow. Tap I during still image playback to start the slideshow. . ≪ REC MENU “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 117) Memo : 0 Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback.
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.
Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable allows 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.
Playing Back Playlists Plays back the playlists that you have created. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check 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.
Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording media is running out. Doing so frees up more space in the recording media. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 122) “Deleting Selected Files” ( A p.
0 <Grouped Files> . REL ALL SEL ALL DELETE 5 Tap “SET”. . SET REL ALL SEL ALL DELETE STOP 6 Tap “EXECUTE” to confirm the deletion. . RETURN STOP EXECUTE SCENE ARE ALTERED OR DELETED PLAYLISTS THAT INCLUDE THIS REMAINING SCENES:0030 DELETE? 0 After deleting is complete, tap “OK”.
Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Tap A or B to select the video or still image mode. 0 Tap B or A on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check 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.
. NO YES COMBINE WITH THIS SCENE? THE ABOVE SCENE IS FOUND 7 Tap the media to store to. . SD CARD BUILT-IN MEMORY THE COMBINED SCENES SELECT THE MEDIA TO STORE 8 Tap “YES”. . NO YES START COMBINING THE SCENES? 0 Combining of the videos starts. 0 After videos are combined, tap “OK”.
. 0:01:23 0:12:34 STOP TRIMMING 0 When “A” is tapped, the start point is set. 0 After setting the start point, tap d to continue playback. 7 Tap e to pause playback at the desired end point, then tap “B”. . 0:01:23 A 0:00:23 0:12:34 STOP TRIMMING 0 When “B” is tapped, the end point is set.
. TRIM DO NOT TRIM THE VIDEO? DO YOU WANT TO TRIM 0 If the selected video is more than 15 minutes, trimming is necessary. 7 Tap e to pause playback at the desired start point, then tap “A”. . 0:01:23 0:12:34 STOP TRIMMING 8 Tap e to pause playback at the desired end point, then tap “B”.
Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones is called a playlist. By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the order you like. The original video file remains even when it is registered to a playlist.
. SAVE EDITED CONTENTS? QUIT PLAYLIST. NO YES Memo : 0 Tap L on each screen to exit the menu. Creating Playlists by Date Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check if the recording mode is A .
. FROM DATE 0/999 46 2 4 QUIT TOTAL 00h00m 0 d appears on the selected video. Tap J to deselect. 0 Tap on the selected video again to check all the videos of the same date. After checking, tap J . 0 Tap 0 / 1 or move the zoom lever to display the previous/next video.
7 Tap on the video (upper row) to arrange in the playlist. . 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 TOTAL 0/999 SAVE DVD(DL)1 DVD 01 EDIT 00h00m 0 d appears on the selected video. Tap J to deselect. 0 Tap on the selected video again to check the video.
. NO YES DELETE PLAYLIST? 0 After deleting, tap “OK”. 0 After deleting is complete, the screen returns to the delete playlist selection screen. Memo : 0 Tap L on each screen to exit the menu. Creating Discs with a DVD Writer You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using an optional DVD writer.
Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3) 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 3 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
Creating a Disc 1 Prepare a DVD writer. 0 Insert a new disc into the DVD writer. “Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)” ( A p. 134) “Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50)” ( A p. 134 ) 2 Copy files to the disc with the following methods. “Copying All Files” ( A p.
6 Tap “AUTO” or “BY DATE”. ( A mode only) . BY DATE AUTO SELECT THE SORT METHOD ON THE TOP MENU CREATE HEADLINES ALL SCENES 0 When “AUTO” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are displayed in groups. 0 When “BY DATE” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording dates.
0 Tap “CHECK” to check the content. 7 Tap “AUTO” or “BY DATE”. ( A mode only) . BY DATE AUTO SELECT THE SORT METHOD ON THE TOP MENU CREATE HEADLINES CREATE BY DATE 0 When “AUTO” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are displayed in groups.
Copying Selected Playlists Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. 1 Select video mode. 2 Tap “SELECT AND CREATE”. . PLAYBACK SELECT AND CREATE CREATE FROM ALL VIDEO BACKUP 3 Tap on the media to copy. (GZ-EX250) . SD CARD BUILT-IN MEMORY SELECT THE MEDIA TO BACK UP SELECT AND CREATE 4 Tap “CREATE BY PLAYLIST”.
0 To check the created disc, refer to ““Playing Back with a DVD Writer” ( A p. 140 ) ”. “Playing Back with a DVD Writer” ( A p. 140) 0 To create a playlist “Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos” ( A p. 129) Copying Selected Files Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually.
0 While the video mode is shown in the image, the same operations apply for the still image mode. 7 Tap “EXECUTE”. . RETURN EXECUTE PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC DVD:2 / DVD(DL):1 REQUIRED DISC SPACE SELECT FROM SCENES 0 The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed.
Creating Discs with an External Blu-ray Drive You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using an optional BD writer (external Blu-ray drive).
4 Insert a new disc. . A Press the eject button to open the disc tray. B Load a new disc properly. C Press the eject button to close the disc tray. Caution : 0 Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices. Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.
0 “ALL SCENES” (video)/“ALL IMAGES” (still image): All videos or still images in this unit are copied. 0 “UNSAVED SCENES” (video)/“UNSAVED IMAGES” (still image): Videos or still images that have never been copied are automatically selected and copied.
Copying Files by Date Videos or still images are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were recorded. 1 Select video or still image mode.
0 To check the created disc, refer to ““Playing Back with an External Blu-ray Drive” ( A p. 148) ”. “Playing Back with an External Blu-ray Drive” ( A p. 148) Copying Selected Playlists Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like.
. ADD 0/999 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 QUIT TOTAL 00h00m 0 Repeat steps 6-7 and arrange the playlists. 0 To change the position of a playlist (lower), select the insertion point with E / F after step 6 and tap “ADD”. 0 d appears when the inserted playlist is selected.
Copying Selected Files Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually. 1 Select video or still image mode. 2 Tap “SELECT AND CREATE” (video) or “SELECT AND SAVE” (still image).
0 Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied. Special files cannot be copied either. 0 All DVDs will be finalized automatically. While files cannot be added to the DVD-R/DVD-RW later, files can still be added to the BD-R/BD-RE.
Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 3 Connect to a Blu-ray recorder.
Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a VCR. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and VCR. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor.
Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive Memo : 0 When connecting to the external hard disk drive, use a USB cable with Mini-A (Male) – B (Male) connectors. The USB cable provided with this unit cannot be used. 0 To use the USB cable provided with the USB external hard disk drive, purchase the following USB conversion cable.
6 Tap “OK” when “COMPLETED” is displayed. . OK SAVED ALL SCENES 7 Press and hold the M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off this unit and disconnect the USB cable. Caution : 0 Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is complete.
Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Files that are copied to the external hard disk drive can be deleted. Caution : 0 Deleted files cannot be restored. 0 Be sure to back up important files on a PC. “Backing Up All Files” ( A p. 159) 1 Select video or still image mode.
Importing Files from the USB External Hard Disk Drive You can copy video files from a USB external hard disk drive to the built-in memory of this unit or an SD card. 1 Select video mode. 2 Tap “IMPORT FROM DEVICE” in “BACK-UP”. . IMPORT FROM DEVICE VIDEO BACKUP 3 Tap “USB HDD F BUILT-IN MEM” or “USB HDD F SD”.
Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX250) You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Copying still images to cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). Caution : 0 Make sure that there is enough space left in the destination medium.
Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX250) You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the built-in memory. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing).
Copying to Windows PC You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected.
Installing the Provided Software You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple editing using the provided software. Windows Vista/Windows 7 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Backup will not start if there is not enough free space. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor.
Disconnecting this Unit from Computer 1 Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. . Click 2 Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.
4 Click on the recording day. 0 The thumbnails of the files recorded on the day are displayed. . Recording Date 5 Register files to the created user list. . Drop Drag Thumbnails User List Identifying Video or Still Image ： 0 You can select files using the “SELECT” menu on the top right of the screen.
. Click Memo : 0 The 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 install the additional software.
Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software Copy the files to a computer using the following method. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit.
List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. . [JVCCAM_MEM] [JVCCAM_SD] [ DCIM ] [ 100JVCSO ] [ 101JVCSO ] [ 102JVCSO ] [ AVCHD ] [ AVCHD ] [ BDMV ] [ S T R E A M ] [ BACKUP ] [ CLIPINF ] [ PLAYLIST ] [ INDEX.
Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor.
Operating the Menu There are three types of menus in this unit. 0 Shortcut menu - Menu that contains the recommended functions from the video/still image main menu. 0 Main menu - Menu that contains all the items specific to the video recording, still image recording, video playback, and still image playback modes respectively.
Operating the Main Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. 1 Tap “MENU”. 0 The menu differs according to the mode in use. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears.
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. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check if the recording mode is A .
Setting Details TELE MACRO Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom. “Taking Close-up Shots” ( A p. 87) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area.
Setting Details SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX250) Continues recording on the SD card without stopping when the remaining space on the built-in memory runs out. “SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX250)” ( A p. 175 ) ZOOM MIC Sets the zoom microphone. “ ZOOM MIC ” ( A p.
SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. Operating Details “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” ( A p. 81) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. Operating Details “Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 83) BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. AUTO SLOW- SHUTTER Slows down the shutter speed to brighten the scene when it is dark.
ANIMATION EFFECT Records videos with animation effects. Operating Details “Recording with Animation Effects” ( A p. 88) DECORATE FACE EFFECT Detects faces and enables decorations such as sunglasses to be added. Operating Details “Recording with Face Decorations” ( A p.
VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality. Setting Details UXP Enables recording in the best picture quality. 0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs. XP Enables recording in high picture quality. SP Enables recording in standard quality.
SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX250) Continues recording on the SD card without stopping when the remaining space on the built-in memory runs out. Setting Details OFF Does not switch recording media automatically. ON Switches recording media automatically. Memo : 0 Seamless recording cannot be performed if there is not enough free space in the SD card.
Recording Menu (Still Image) 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. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check if the recording mode is B .
Setting Details TELE MACRO Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom. “Taking Close-up Shots” ( A p. 87) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area.
SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. Operating Details “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” ( A p. 81) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. Operating Details “Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 83) BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
SELF-TIMER Use this when taking a group photo. Operating Details “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” ( A p. 108 ) GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.
SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed. Memo : 0 The continuous shooting speed can be changed.
IMAGE SIZE Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Setting Details 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images with aspect ratio 16:9. 0 The sides of still images recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off when printed. 1440X1080(1.5M) 640X480(0.
Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check if the recording mode is A . 2 Tap “<<PLAY” to select the playback mode. . ≪ PLA Y REC MENU 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap.
SEAMLESS REC CTRL (GZ-EX250) Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single video. “Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording (GZ-EX250)” ( A p.
DISPLAY DATE/TIME Sets whether to display the recording date and time during video playback. Setting Details OFF Does not display the date and time during playback. ON Displays the date and time during playback. Displaying the Item 1 Open the LCD monitor.
K2 TECHNOLOGY Reproduces small or high-pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during recording, and plays back with a sound quality close to the original. Setting Details OFF Deactivates K2 TECHNOLOGY. ON Activates K2 TECHNOLOGY. Displaying the Item 1 Open the LCD monitor.
Playback Menu (Still Image) You can delete or look for specific still images. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 Check if the recording mode is B . 2 Tap “<<PLAY” to select the playback mode. . MENU MENU ≪ PLA Y 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap.
SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback. Setting Details SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. BLINDS Switches the screen by dividing into vertical strips. CHECKERBOARD Switches the screen by changing through a checkered pattern.
Common Menu 1 Tap “MENU”. . ≪ PLA Y REC MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “ Q ”. . Setting Details CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
Setting Details TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. “ TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST ” ( A p. 194 ) DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. “ DISPLAY ON TV ” ( A p. 195 ) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.
CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. Operating Details “Clock Setting” ( A p. 68) “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” ( A p. 72) “Setting Daylight Saving Time” ( A p. 72 ) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX250) Sets the recording/playback media of videos. Setting Details BUILT-IN MEMORY Records videos to this unit's built-in memory. SD CARD Records videos to the SD card. Displaying the Item 1 Tap “MENU”. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears.
OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. Setting Details OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. Displaying the Item 1 Tap “MENU”. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears.
AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. Setting Details OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes. ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
DEMO MODE Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit. Displaying Demo Mode A Remove the battery pack and SD card. B Connect the AC adapter.
. OK COMPLETED 0 Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Caution : 0 Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment (steps 4 - 5). Doing so may cause the touch screen to malfunction. Memo : 0 Adjust by lightly tapping with the stylus pen.
VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Setting Details 4:3 Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV (16:9). Displaying the Item 1 Tap “MENU”.
HDMI CONTROL Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV. Setting Details OFF Turns off linked operations. ON Turns on linked operations. Displaying the Item 1 Tap “MENU”. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears.
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-EX250) Deletes all files on the built-in memory. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the built-in memory. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO Deletes all files on the built-in memory and resets the folder and file numbers to "1".
ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-EX250) Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. 1 Tap “MENU”. . REC ≪ PLA Y MENU 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “ Q ”.
Front . 3 1 2 4 5 1 SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button 0 Takes a still image. 2 Zoom/Volume Lever 0 During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. 0 During playback (index screen): Moves to the next or previous page. 0 During video playback: Adjusts the volume.
Bottom . 1 Tripod Mounting Hole “Tripod Mounting” ( A p. 70 ) 2 SD Card Slot 0 Insert an optional SD card. “Inserting an SD Card” ( A p. 64) 3 Battery Release Lever “Charging the Battery Pack” ( A p. 63) 4 Battery Mount Interior . 1 Speaker 0 Outputs audio sound during video playback.
LCD Monitor . 1 LCD Monitor 0 Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. 0 Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. . “Using the Touch Screen” ( A p. 66) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” ( A p. 67) Caution : 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.
Common Recording Indications . 10X 10X 10:45 25 7 6 90a 8 e d 4 3 1 f g b c 1 TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” ( A p. 93) 2 Backlight Compensation “Setting Backlight Compensation” ( A p. 86) 3 Auto REC “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” ( A p.
Still Image Recording . [9999] 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Still Image Mode “ A / B (Video/Still Image) Button” ( A p. 201) 2 Image Size “ IMAGE SIZE ” ( A p. 181) 3 Self-Timer “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” ( A p. 108) 4 Remaining Number of Shots “Checking the Remaining Recording Time” ( A p.
Still Image Playback . ≪ RE C 10:00 100-0001 12 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 1 Still Image Mode “ A / B (Video/Still Image) Button” ( A p. 201 ) 2 Folder Number 3 File Number 4 Date/Time 0 Displays the recording date and time. 5 Media “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX250)” ( A p.
Battery Pack Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack. Recharge the battery pack. “Charging the Battery Pack” ( A p. 63 ) Check whether the terminals are dirty. If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar.
Card Cannot insert the SD card. Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card” ( A p. 64) Unable to copy to SD card. Set “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO”/“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” to SD card. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX250)” ( A p.
Unable to play back DVD with title. The title will not be played back if you connect this unit to a DVD writer (optional). Editing/Copying Unable to delete file. Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file.
Computer Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. Connect the USB cable correctly. If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 is not installed, some functions may not work properly. “Installing the Provided Software” ( A p. 158 ) Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD).
Other Problems The buttons on the touch screen do not work. Tap the buttons on the touch screen with your fingers or the stylus pen. The buttons may not respond if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves on. The image is grainy. When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged.
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK, RECOVER? Select “OK” to restore. (Videos that cannot be restored will not be displayed on the index screen, but you may be able to play them back using “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” in the menu.
Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder 0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt.
Camera Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V Power consumption 2.3 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 3 (standard)) 2.5 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 4 (brighter)) When “LIGHT” is“OFF” (GZ-EX215) Dimensions (mm) 50.5 x 55 x 116 (2-1/16” x 2-3/16” x 4-5/8”) (W x H x D: excluding grip belt) Mass Approx.
Connectors Item Details HDMI output connector HDMI mini connector AV output connector Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 K Ω USB connector Mini USB Type AB, USB 2.0 compliant Video Item Details Recording/ Playback format AVCHD standard Video: AVC/H.
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