Zooming; Capturing Still Images During Video Recording - JVC GZ-HM330 Detailed User Manual

Recording
Useful Settings for Recording
Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
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recording.
"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.32）
When "QUICK RESTART" is set to "ON", this unit turns on immediately
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if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned
off by closing the monitor.
"QUICK RESTART" （A P.121）
When "AUTO POWER OFF" is set to "ON", this unit turns itself off au-
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tomatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)
"AUTO POWER OFF" （A P.119）
When "FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" is set to "ON" (default setting), this
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unit detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to
record the faces more clearly.
"FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" （A P.98）
If the remaining space on the recording media runs out while "SEAM-
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LESS RECORDING" is set to "ON", recording continues after switching
to another recording media.
"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.101）
CAUTION:
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.
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Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like
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the bathroom.
Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as
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well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.
The access lamp lights up when video recording is in progress. Do not
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remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is
lighted.
Make a backup of important recorded data.
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It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or
other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any
lost data.
Memo:
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a
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trial recording.
Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start
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shooting. If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a PC or
disc.
Do not forget to make copies after recording!
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Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more
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consecutive hours according to specifications. To ensure continuous
recording, set "SEAMLESS RECORDING" to "ON" before you start re-
cording.
"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.101）
For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size ex-
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ceeds 4 GB.
You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours in-
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doors.
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Zooming

The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.
Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.
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Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.
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Memo:
When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
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enlarged.
The zoom ratio range can be changed.
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"Changing the Zoom Ratio Range" （A P.99）

Capturing Still Images During Video Recording

Still images can be captured by pressing the SNAPSHOT button while in
the video mode (standby or recording).
"PHOTO" lights up on the screen when a still image is being captured.
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The still images captured during video recording are saved to the desti-
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nation set in media settings.
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" （A P.128）
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" （A P.128）
Memo:
The picture quality varies with the "IMAGE QUALITY" setting.
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"Changing Still Image Picture Quality" （A P.106）