Taking Group Shots (Self-Timer) - JVC Everio GZ-HM690 User Manual

To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button.
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However, as the "AUTO REC" setting remains at "ON" even after the
video recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements
of the subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red
frame. To cancel "AUTO REC", set it to "OFF".
Caution :
The only manual recording setting available is "TELE MACRO".
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The rest are all set to "AUTO".
Digital zoom, image stabilizer, self-timer, and continuous shooting are not
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available after "AUTO REC" is set.
"AUTO REC" cannot be used together with "TIME-LAPSE RECORDING"
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. When both are set, priority is given to "TIME-LAPSE RECORDING".
"IMAGE SIZE" cannot be changed after "AUTO REC" is selected.
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Set it before selecting "AUTO REC".
The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after "AUTO
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REC" is set.
Memo :
Recording stops when there are no changes for 5 seconds during video
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recording.
Settings of "AUTO REC" are not saved when the power is turned off.
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Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the red
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frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small.
Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no
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movement within the red frame.
While zooming, recording cannot be started.
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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.
"Tripod Mounting" (A p. 22)
Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer
Select still image mode.
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The still image mode icon appears.
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Tap "MENU".
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3 Tap "SELF-TIMER".
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Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection.
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Tap L to exit the menu.
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Tap J to return to the previous screen.
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4 Tap "2SEC" or "10SEC".
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5 Set the focus on the subject.
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When focused, the focus icon lights up in green.
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6 Take a still image.
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A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts.
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To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.
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Recording
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