JVC GR-SXM515U manual Focusing, Patterns that are regularly repeated

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RECORDING

AdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Focus detection zone

Focusing

AUTO FOCUS

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene. •When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright- ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.* •When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

*The low-contrast warning “ ” appears.

NOTES:

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (pg. 22). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on

the distance between the camcorder and the subject. When Tele Macro (pg. 33) is activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

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Contents GR-SXM915 GR-SXM515 For Customer UseFor clock operation and remote control unit It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions To avoid personal injury If the product has been dropped or damaged in any wayQuick Operation Guide For more detailsRemote Control Unit RM-V705U BN-V20U Lithium Battery CR2025Zoom Zoom out Cassette AdapterContents Power EN9 DischargedClock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingSET Recording Mode ContLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Format Setting Activate S-VHS ETTo resume VHS recording OFF Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS cassetteRecordingPlayback VHS VCR with Sqpb FunctionRegular VHS VCR Sqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback functionGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentAdjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapPower Switch Position Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start ShootingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Stop RecordingPress Display Button RecordingRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control EN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Feature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingBasic Features Feature Picture StabilizerPress P. STABILIZER. appears Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimLight OFF/AUTO/ON switch Recording Advanced Features SnapshotTake Snapshot If you press during Record-StandbyFade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Advanced Features Select ModeProgram AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftDisplay Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colors of a picture are reversedDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenAccess Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonWhen set to OFF, allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pgAccess Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusWhite Balance Adjustment Access White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White BalanceEnter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingSelf-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording To Cancel Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapsePlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapePlay Back Stop PlaybackSpeaker Volume Control Adjust VolumeTracking Activate Manual TrackingPlayback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionUsing The Cassette Adapter EN45 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter VHS Playpak When connecting the cables, open this cover Playback ConnectionsUse optional S-Video and Audio cables Use optional Video and Audio cablesBasic Connections Tape DubbingPull OUT Battery Holder Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025Functions ButtonsFeature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapseReset Counter Insert EditingFind EDIT-OUT Point Begin Insert EditingAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Cleaning The Camcorder After UseNo power is supplied Recording does not startAnimation or Time-Lapse is not AvailableIndicators and the picture color Review or Retake modeAn error number i.e. E03 appears During recording, the indications do not appearIndex Indications EN55 56EN Speaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer Button Power Switch Battery Release SwitchTally Lamp Power Lamp VHS ET Lamp Battery Pack MountPg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorDigital Zoom DubbingGeneral Battery Precautions When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areasTo prevent damage and prolong service life Other than the USAFor safety, do not Avoid using the unitTo prolong service life During useConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral Alimentación AlimentacionColocacion DE LA Bateria Extraccion DE LA BateriaDeslice Battery Release y extraiga la batería Guia Para Operacion RapidaEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN65 Memo Memo GR-SXM515