JVC GR-AXM900 manual C. Shooting Advanced Features, Mode Function

Mode

Function

Zoom

Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible

from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-

cation. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen (☞ pg. 52).

Picture

When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a

Stabilizer

subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in

the recorded image (☞ pg. 23).

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim (☞ pg. 25).

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to

accidental button pressing during shooting.

• In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and

the Menu Jog Dial (☞ pg. 28, 29).

Auto Mode

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock (☞ pg. 28, 29).

Release

Electronic Fog

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to

Filter

the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look (☞ pg. 28, 29).

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter

the effects of glare on the subject (☞ pg. 28, 29).

Sepia

Allows you to shoot a still image in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome,

giving the effect of an older picture (☞ pg. 28, 29).