JVC GR-D338AH manual Tape, Night-Scope, Features for Recording, Snapshot Record still Image on

26 EN				FEATURES FOR RECORDING
	Wide Mode							Snapshot (Record still Image on
								Tape)
This camcorder allows you to choose the type of
image output format for recording.
							This feature lets you record still images that look
[ ] = Factory-preset							like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.							1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
							2 Press SNAPSHOT.
2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your							● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
selection.							● The “PHOTO” indication appears and a still image
								will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the
			4:3		16:9
								camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
							● You can perform Snapshot also during recording.
[4:3]: Records with no change in the screen								A still image will be recorded for approx.
								5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen
							● Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9
ratio. When using this mode on a TV with a
								Wide mode (	16:9 indicator) is selected.
normal screen ratio, refer to your TV’s instruction							Motor Drive Mode
manual.
		16:9 : For playback on TVs with an aspect					Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 2 provides
ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit							an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
							between still images: approx. 1 second)
the screen without distortion. The						indicator

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.

Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator “ ” appears.

●The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

●“” appears beside “” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Scope

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●During Night-Scope, “GAIN UP” or “DIS” in SETTING menu
pg. 23 cannot be activated.

●Night-Scope cannot be activated simultaneously with “SNOW” or “SPORTS” of “PROGRAM AE”, or all models of “SHUTTER”. (
pg. 31)

●During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.