JVC GR-DX300 EN - Manual (Page 33)

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33 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
ON I S D –
RETURN
OF F I ND CUT W –
OF F I DE MODE W –
0 ADJ . –
AUTO LASH F
LASH F
–
OF F ELE MACRO T –
OF F EL F - T I MER S –
OF F S 5 –
N A M UAL
SNAP MODE
Refer to “Snapshot (For Tape Recording)” (
੬
pg. 29).
GAIN UP
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture
brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but
the image is bright.
AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in
low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed
provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but
the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural.
The overall appearance may be grainy. While the
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “
”
is displayed.
NAVIGATION
Refer to “NAVIGATION Function” (
੬
pg. 21, 22).
MANUAL
The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when
the Power Switch @ is set to “ ”.
DIS
OFF: To turn off this function.
[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images
caused by camera-shake, particularly at high
magnification.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake
is excessive, or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder
on a tripod.
● The “ ” indicator # blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer
cannot be used.
SELF-TIMER
Refer to “Self-Timer” (
੬
pg. 26).
5S
[OFF], 5S: Refer to “5-Seconnd Recording”
(
੬
pg. 26).
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By
using an inanimate object and changing its position
between shots, you can record the subject as though
it is moving (
੬
pg. 26).
TELE MACRO
[OFF]: To turn off this function.
ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens
is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.
Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft) to
the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum
telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a
subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.
60 cm (2 ft).
• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.
WIDE MODE
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio.
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio
becomes 16:9.
3 appears. When using this
mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD
monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the
top and bottom of the screen and the image appears
like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
• The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to “VIDEO”.
SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect
ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the
screen without distortion.
3 appears. When
using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s
instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3
TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated
vertically.
• The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t is set to “VIDEO”.
D.WIDE (GR-DX300 only): 3 appears. The
zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical
zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle
setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide conversion
lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This
mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.
• The “D.WIDE” mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY t Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
WIND CUT
[OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on
noise created by wind.
ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind.
“ ” 9 appears. The quality of the sound will
change. This is normal.
FLASH
Refer to “Snapshot Flash” (
੬
pg. 25).
FLASH ADJ.
Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” (
੬
pg. 25).
[ ] = Factory-preset
(GR-DX300 only)
(GR-DX300 only)