Useful Settings for Recording
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The aspect ratio for recording can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3.
"SELECT ASPECT RATIO"
（
A
P.50
）
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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.58
）
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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.57
）
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.
(It may take some time to resume recording.)
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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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You can expand the zoom area without degrading the image quality by
using dynamic zoom.
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When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.
●
The zoom ratio range can be changed.
"ZOOM"
（
A
P.48
）
Manual Recording
You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using
the manual mode.
1
Select the Manual recording mode.
.
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The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every press.
2
Start recording.
.
●
Press again to stop.
Memo:
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The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.
Manual Recording Menu
The following items can be set.
Name
Description
SCENE SELECT
●
Recordings that suit the shooting condi-
tions can be performed easily.
"Scene Selection"
（
A
P.20
）
FOCUS
●
Use manual focus if the subject is not fo-
cused automatically.
"Adjusting Focus Manually"
（
A
P.21
）
BRIGHTNESS AD-
JUST
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Overall brightness on the screen can be
adjusted.
●
Use this when recording in a dark or bright
location.
"Adjusting Brightness"
（
A
P.22
）
SHUTTER SPEED
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Shutter speed can be adjusted.
●
Use this when shooting a fast-moving sub-
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-
ted.
●
Use this when the color on the screen ap-
pears differently from the actual color.
"Setting White Balance"
（
A
P.24
）
BACKLIGHT COMP.
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Corrects the image when the subject ap-
pears dark due to backlight.
●
Use this when shooting against the light.
"Setting Backlight Compensation"
（
A
P.25
）
METERING AREA/
TYPE
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Brightness of a specified area can be set
as the standard.
"Setting Metering Area"
（
A
P.25
）
TELE MACRO
●
Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of
the subject.
"Taking Close-up Shots"
（
A
P.26
）
Recording
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