Zooming; Capturing Still Images During Video Recording - JVC Everio GZ-HM860 User Manual

Recording
Useful Settings for Recording
When "QUICK RESTART" is set to "ON", this unit turns on immediately if
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you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned off
by closing the monitor.
"QUICK RESTART" (A p. 147)
When "AUTO POWER OFF" is set to "ON", this unit turns itself off
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automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)
"AUTO POWER OFF" (A p. 146)
When "TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF" is set to "FACE TRACKING", this unit
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detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record
the faces more clearly.
"Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)" (A p. 61)
If the remaining space on the built-in memory runs out while "SEAMLESS
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RECORDING" is set to "ON", recording continues after switching to the
SD card.
"SEAMLESS RECORDING" (A p. 130)
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 the
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bathroom.
Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as well
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as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.
Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access
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lamp is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable.
"ACCESS (Access) Lamp" (A p. 156)
This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge,
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external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it
from functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove
the AC adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.
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 :
Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start shooting.
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If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a computer or disc.
When there are many files in the media, it may take time for them to be
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displayed on the playback screen. Wait for a while as the access lamp
appears blinking, which indicates normal operation.
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 exceeds
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4 GB.
You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours
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indoors.
Depending on the shooting conditions, the four corners of the screen may
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appear dark, but this is not a malfunction. In this case, change the shooting
conditions by moving the zoom lever, etc.
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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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"ZOOM" (A p. 130)

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
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destination set in "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE".
Memo :
The size of the still image that is captured in the video mode is 1920 x
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1080.
Operation is invalid under the following conditions:
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- when menu is being displayed
- when remaining recording time or battery power is being displayed
- when TIME-LAPSE RECORDING is in use
- when "FACE SUB-WINDOW" is set
- when "ANIMATION EFFECT" is set
- when "HIGH SPEED RECORDING" is set