Night-Scope; Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape); Manual Focus - JVC GR-D390EK Instructions Manual

Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting.
Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may
look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter
speed.
1
Set the Power Switch to
2
Set the recording mode to "M"
3
Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope
indicator " " appears.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 25 times sensitivity.
" " appears beside "
is being automatically adjusted.
To deactivate Night-Scope
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope
indicator disappears.
NOTES:
During Night-Scope, "GAIN UP" or "DIS" in
SETTING Menu ( pg. 33, 34) cannot be
activated.
Night-Scope cannot be activated simultaneously
with "SNOW" or "SPORTS" of "PROGRAM AE", or
all modes of "SHUTTER". (
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.
Snapshot (Record Still Image On
Tape)
This feature lets you record still images that look
like photographs onto a tape.
1
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO".
2
Set the Power Switch to
3
Set the recording mode to "M"
4
Select " "and set "SNAP/SLOW" to
"SNAP". ( pg. 32, 33)
5
Press SNAPSHOT.
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
The "O" indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
You can perform Snapshot also during recording.
A still image will be recorded for approx.
5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
Snapshot is effective when the recording mode
selection is set to both "A" or "M",
Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9
Wide mode (16:9 indicator) is selected.
.
"REC"
( pg. 16)
.
" while the shutter speed
pg. 41)
.
"REC"
( pg. 16)
.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC
SELECT" is set to "

Manual Focus

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
1
Set the Power Switch to
.
"REC"
2
Set the recording mode
to "M" ( pg. 16)
.
3
Press FOCUS. The
manual focus indicator
appears.
4
Press or to focus
on a subject.
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, "
5
Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.
Manual focus is recommended in situations
listed below.
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
When illumination is low.*
When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , and
EN
/ ". ( pg. 35)
Manual focus
indicator
" or " " will blink.
.
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