Zooming; Changing The Screen Size; Recording With Higher Quality Sound; Press - JVC GZ-MG505AG Instructions Manual

Video Recording (Continued)
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Zooming

While recording
Zoom out
W: Wide angle
You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical
zoom.
Zoom magnification over
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
300x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [300X]. (
Optical zoom (up to 10x)
1 10
NOTES:
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set
all the way to W.
When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (

Changing the Screen Size

You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size.
By default, the camera is set to record videos at
the 4:3 size.
Preparation:
Set the power switch to
Set the MODE switch to
Each press switches the screen size.
Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.
Zoom in
T: Telephoto
10x
is done through
pg. 57)
300
Digital zoom (up to 300x)
pg. 57)
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16:9
ATTENTION:
Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode
may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a
4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 size if playing
back on a 4:3 screen TV.
NOTES:
If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you
cannot change the screen size.
If you want to burn the recorded videos onto
DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9
size videos and 4:3 size videos.
If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.

Recording with Higher Quality Sound

By using an external microphone (optional), you
can record videos with high-quality sound.
Preparation:
Set the power switch to
Set the MODE switch to
1
Connect the microphone.
Front of the unit
Open the cover.
2
Set the [EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL] to
[ON]. ( pg. 57)
The external microphone input level is
displayed.
Press the REC/SNAP button to start
recording.
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