Recording
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.84)
Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
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recording.
"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" (A P.29)
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.100)
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.98)
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.
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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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You can also use the slider's T/W zoom to zoom.
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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.83)
Capturing Still Images During Video Recording
Still images can be captured by pressing the SNAPSHOT button while in
the video mode (standby or recording).
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"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" (A P.103)
Memo:
The size of the still images captured in the video mode varies with the
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"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" setting.
"16:9" : 640×360
"4:3" : 640×480
"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" (A P.84)
The picture quality varies with the "IMAGE QUALITY" setting.
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"Changing Still Image Picture Quality" (A P.87)
When an effect (black and white/sepia) is applied to the video, the
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same effect will be applied to the still image.
"EFFECT" (A P.89)
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