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Useful Settings for Recording
The aspect ratio for recording can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3.
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"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" （A P.50）
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.58）
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.57）
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.
(It may take some time to resume recording.)
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.
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:
You can expand the zoom area without degrading the image quality by
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using dynamic zoom.
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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"ZOOM" （A P.48）
Manual Recording
You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using
the manual mode.
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Select the Manual recording mode.
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The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every press.
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2
Start recording.
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Press again to stop.
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Memo:
The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.
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Manual Recording Menu
The following items can be set.
Name
SCENE SELECT
Recordings that suit the shooting condi-
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tions can be performed easily.
"Scene Selection" （A P.20）
FOCUS
Use manual focus if the subject is not fo-
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cused automatically.
"Adjusting Focus Manually" （A P.21）
BRIGHTNESS AD-
Overall brightness on the screen can be
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JUST
adjusted.
Use this when recording in a dark or bright
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location.
"Adjusting Brightness" （A P.22）
SHUTTER SPEED
Shutter speed can be adjusted.
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Use this when shooting a fast-moving sub-
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ject or to emphasize the subject's move-
ment.
"Setting Shutter Speed" （A P.23）
WHITE BALANCE
Overall color on the screen can be adjus-
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ted.
Use this when the color on the screen ap-
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pears differently from the actual color.
"Setting White Balance" （A P.24）
BACKLIGHT COMP.
Corrects the image when the subject ap-
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pears dark due to backlight.
Use this when shooting against the light.
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"Setting Backlight Compensation" （A
P.25）
METERING AREA/
Brightness of a specified area can be set
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as the standard.
"Setting Metering Area" （A P.25）
TELE MACRO
Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of
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the subject.
"Taking Close-up Shots" （A P.26）
Recording
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