Useful Settings for Recording
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Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
recording.
"Registering Files to Events Before Recording"
（
A
P.32
）
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When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately
if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned
off by closing the monitor.
"QUICK RESTART"
（
A
P.121
）
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When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off au-
tomatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)
"AUTO POWER OFF"
（
A
P.119
）
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When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON” (default setting), this
unit detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to
record the faces more clearly.
"FACE PRIORITY AE/AF"
（
A
P.98
）
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If the remaining space on the recording media runs out while “SEAM-
LESS RECORDING” is set to “ON”, recording continues after switching
to another recording media.
"SEAMLESS RECORDING"
（
A
P.101
）
CAUTION:
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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 bathroom.
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Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as
well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.
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The access lamp lights up when video recording is in progress. Do not
remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is
lighted.
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Make a backup of important recorded data.
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:
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Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a
trial recording.
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Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start
shooting. If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a PC or
disc.
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Do not forget to make copies after recording!
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Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more
consecutive hours according to specifications. To ensure continuous
recording, set “SEAMLESS RECORDING” to “ON” before you start re-
cording.
"SEAMLESS RECORDING"
（
A
P.101
）
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For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size ex-
ceeds 4 GB.
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You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours in-
doors.
Zooming
The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.
.
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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.
Memo:
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When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.
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The zoom ratio range can be changed.
"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).
.
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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-
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:
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The picture quality varies with the “IMAGE QUALITY” setting.
"Changing Still Image Picture Quality"
（
A
P.106
）
Recording
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