Table Of Contents - JVC GZ-R15 Detailed User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Verifying the Accessories ........................................................ 3
Turning on this Unit .................................................................. 4
Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) ........................ 5
Charging .................................................................................. 5
Resetting this Unit .................................................................... 6
Quad Proof .............................................................................. 6
Before Using Underwater or under Low Temperature .......... 7
Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 8
Attaching the Core Filter (for Optional AV Cable) ..................... 9
Inserting an SD Card ............................................................... 9
Types of Usable SD Card ................................................... 10
Using the Touch Screen ........................................................ 11
Locking the Screen (when Shooting Underwater) .............. 11
Adjusting the Touch Panel ................................................. 11
Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor ....... 12
Clock Setting ......................................................................... 15
Resetting the Clock ............................................................ 16
Changing the Display Language ............................................ 17
Holding this Unit .................................................................... 17
Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 18
Using this Unit Overseas ....................................................... 18
Charging the Battery Pack Overseas ................................. 18
Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ................. 19
Setting Daylight Saving Time ............................................. 19
Optional Accessories ............................................................. 20
Recording
Taking Videos in Auto Mode .................................................. 21
Capturing Still Images During Video Recording ................. 23
Taking Still Images in Auto Mode ........................................... 24
Zooming ................................................................................ 26
Manual Recording ................................................................. 27
Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS) .................................. 28
Adjusting Brightness .......................................................... 29
Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................ 30
Setting White Balance ........................................................ 31
Taking Close-up Shots (TELE MACRO) ............................ 32
Shooting under Water ............................................................ 33
Recording with Effects ........................................................... 34
Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo
(GRAINY MONOCHROME) ........................................... 35
Recording Food Images (FOOD) ....................................... 36
Recording Images of a Baby (BABY) ................................. 37
Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) ....... 38
Reducing Camera Shake ....................................................... 39
Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) ............. 40
Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) ............................................ 41
Recording Videos with Date and Time ................................... 42
Checking the Remaining Recording Time ............................. 43
Playback
Playing Back Videos .............................................................. 45
Normal Playback ................................................................ 46
Checking the Recording Date and Other Information ......... 48
DIGEST PLAYBACK .......................................................... 49
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ...................................................... 50
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE .................................................. 51
Playing Back Still Images ....................................................... 52
Slideshow Playback ........................................................... 53
Connecting to and Viewing on TV .......................................... 54
Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector .......................... 54
Connecting via the AV Connector ...................................... 56
Editing
Deleting Unwanted Files ........................................................ 57
Deleting the Currently Displayed File ................................. 57
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Deleting Selected Files ...................................................... 57
Protecting Files ...................................................................... 58
Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed
File .................................................................................. 58
Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files .............. 59
Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback ............ 60
Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) ............ 61
Deleting Playlists ................................................................... 62
Copying
Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Blu-ray Recorder 63
Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder ... 63
Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR .......... 64
Copying to Windows PC ........................................................ 66
Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ....................... 66
Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) ........................... 69
Backing Up All Files ........................................................... 71
Organizing Files ................................................................. 72
Recording Videos to Discs ................................................. 73
Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ........... 75
List of Files and Folders ..................................................... 76
Copying to Mac Computer ..................................................... 77
Settings Menu
Operating the Menu ............................................................... 78
Operating the Top Menu .................................................... 78
Operating the Shortcut Menu ............................................. 79
Shortcut Menu (video/still image) .......................................... 80
RECORD SETTING Menu (video) ......................................... 81
SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (video) ................................... 84
RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) .................................. 85
SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (still image) ............................ 87
PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) ..................................... 88
EDIT Menu (video) ................................................................. 89
PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) .............................. 90
EDIT Menu (still image) ......................................................... 91
SETUP (video/still image) ...................................................... 92
CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) ....................... 94
MEDIA SETTINGS (video/still image) .................................... 95
USB CONNECTION MENU ................................................... 96
Names of Parts ............................................................. 97
Indications on the LCD monitor ............................... 100
Troubleshooting
When the unit is not working properly .................................. 103
Battery Pack ........................................................................ 104
Power supply ....................................................................... 104
Recording ............................................................................ 105
SD Card ............................................................................... 105
Playback .............................................................................. 106
Editing/Copying ................................................................... 106
Computer ............................................................................. 107
Screen/Image ...................................................................... 107
Other Problems ................................................................... 108
Error Message? ................................................................... 109
Maintenance ............................................................... 110
Specifications ............................................................. 111
Trademarks ................................................................. 113