Zooming, Deleting Files, To zoom out | JVC GZ-MG50E, GZ-MG40EK

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Zooming	NOTES:

Use the zoom function for close-up or wide- angle shooting. You can zoom in up to 15x* by using the optical zoom.

To zoom in

Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).

To zoom out

Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).

W: Wide angle							T: Telephoto

●The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera. The core filter reduces interference.

●Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set the zoom before recording and lock the focus by using the manual focus

( pg. 33), then zoom in or out during recording.

●During digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

●Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.

5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.

●When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. ( pg. 50)

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Digital zoom zone

15x* (Optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

●The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker the zoom action.

●Zoom magnification over 15x* is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called

digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 700x*. Set [ZOOM] to [60X] or [700X]*. ( pg. 50)

*For GZ-MG30E/EK/GZ-MG20E/EK optical zoom can go up to 25x, digital zoom – up to 800x, and [ZOOM] can be set to [100X] or [800X].

Deleting Files

If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted.

( pg. 39)

●However, if the recording mode (video or still image) is switched or the power is turned off and on again after recording, you cannot delete the file.

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