JVC GR-DVL500 specifications Menu Screen Explanations

24 EN	RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

CAMERA MENU

MANUAL MENU

DEMO.	ON	Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,
MODE		and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.
		MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.
		Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration
		temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,
		the demonstration will resume.

		NOTES:
		● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
		● “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
		● If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
		After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
	OFF	Automatic demonstration will not take place.
SIDE LED	ON	The Side LED indicator ( p. 62, 63) lights on the camcorder when the
(GR-		Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.
DVL500	OFF
only)
DIS	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.
	OFF	•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.
TELE	ON	Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the
MACRO		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
	OFF	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	OFF	Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
MODE		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.	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.
	SQUEEZE	For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image
		to fit the screen without distortion.	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.

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