JVC GR-FX16 Instructions Manual page 13

Video Light
(GR-SXM50/FXM404/SX26 only)
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.
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Pressing LIGHT changes the Video Light mode
sequentially as shown below.
OFF (no indication)
OFF : Turns off the light.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
• It is recommended to set M.W.B. (
in CAMERA MENU when you use the video
light.
• Even if the battery indicator (
if the battery pack's charge is low, the camcorder
may turn off automatically when you turn on the
video light, or when you start recording with the
video light turned on.
• When the Video Light mode is set to "AUTO":
• Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. Press LIGHT
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repeatedly until "ON" or "OFF" is selected as
required.
• While the "Sports" or "High Speed Shutter" mode
is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
the "Twilight" mode is engaged, the light will not
activate. ( pg. 24, "Programme AE with
Special Effects")
• The video light can become
extremely hot.
Do not touch it either while in
operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot for some time.
• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
between the video light and people or objects.
• Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
• It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
AUTO ( ) ON (
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DANGER
Zooming
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
extends the maximum magnification offered by
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
• Slide the Power Zoom Lever
zoom in, or "W" to zoom out.
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• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever
the quicker the zoom action.
• Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
( pg. 12, "Auto/Manual Focus"), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
• The zoom level indicator
zoom. Once the zoom level indicator
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
is through digital processing.
• When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
"D.ZOOM" (
MENU.
• Digital zoom cannot be used when the "VIDEO
ECHO" mode (
activated.
Quick Review
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
Standby mode.
2) Press 2
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
• Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
Retake
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
Standby mode.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE
the start point for new recording. Pressing 3
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forwards the tape and pressing 2
reverses it.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
start recording.
• Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
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