JVC GZ-MG40E/EK Still Image Recording, Continuous Shooting, Power Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever

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28 EN STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Still Image Recording

Power Switch

Lock Button

Zoom Lever

MODE

Recording Start/Stop

Button

1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the MODE switch to .

●The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk by the factory-preset. To switch the recording medium, see pages 21, 48 and 49.

●To change the picture quality, see pages 48 and 51.

●To use the light, see page 31.

3 Press the recording start/stop button. PHOTO indicator appears during shooting. The still image is recorded.

●To check how the image looks before recording, press the recording start/stop button halfway and hold. The indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release the recording start/stop button. To record it on the recording medium, press the recording start/stop button fully.

NOTES:

●There may be differences in the brightness between the recorded video and still image, even if the same subject is shot.

●To turn the shutter sound off, see page 48.

●For approximate number of storable images, see page 63.

Zooming

Use the zoom function for close-up or wide- angle shooting. For details, see page 25.

Continuous Shooting

If the continuous shooting mode is set to on, keeping the recording start/stop button pressed in step 3 in “Still Image Recording” ( pg. 28) provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 0.5 seconds)

To use this function, set the [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON]. ( pg. 51) The indicator appears on the display.

●To turn off this function, set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [OFF].

●Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the recording medium.

●The continuous shooting speed will drop when repeatedly making continuous shots.

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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Contents To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF. pg GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKBuilt-in Hard Disk Various Recording ModesEditing Files on your PC Direct PrintingContents Dear Customer Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or RedInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionBefore Using this Camera Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentProvided Accessories USB connection guideAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapEyelet Place here during recording Buckle Strap Guide Attaching the Core Filter Close the core filter until it clicks shutMasterPage StartRight StopperIndex Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsIndications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording onlyDuring Still Image Recording only 0h56mDuring Video Playback During Still Image Playback Charging the Battery Pack PowerRequired charging time Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time Data Battery System About BatteriesOperation Mode Recording/Playback ModePower Switch Position Power-Linked OperationLanguage Setting Date/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDay, then press Repeat to input Month, year, hourGrip Adjustment Tripod MountingTo protect valuable files Remaining Space on the Recording Media Drop DetectionSelecting a Recording Medium Set the power switch to Set the Mode switch toPress the recording start/stop button to start RecordingZooming Deleting FilesTo zoom To zoom outTo adjust the speaker volume Video PlaybackTo play back files in the Extmov folder To return to the index screenHow to Use the Scroll Bar Playback ZoomVarious Playback Operations Deleting Video FilesConnecting to a TV or VCR If using a VCR , go to stepPlayback on a TV Dubbing to a VCR or DVD RecorderButtons and Functions Beam Effective AreaPower Switch Lock Button Zoom Lever Still Image RecordingContinuous Shooting Recording Start/Stop ButtonSlide Show Still Image PlaybackIndex Screen of Still Image Files Deleting Still Image Files Date Index ScreenImage Rotation Backlight Compensation LED LightSpot Exposure Control Manual exposure setting Manual Exposure MenuManual exposure is recommended Following situationsWhen a dark object is barely visible in the display Manual FocusTo return to automatic focus Select Auto in stepCloud When shooting outdoors on a Halogen When a video light or similarType of lighting is used Press To close the Mset menuTo change the shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo return to automatic shutter speed Program AE To turn off the program AE functionTo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepWipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects Information on Video Files To protect the currently displayed fileTo turn off the file information display To protect by selecting multiple filesButton Deleting FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen Cleaning Up a Recording MediumTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesTo copy or move by selecting files FilesBefore proceeding to following steps Resetting the File Number Video To check the play list by playing backTo check only the scene transition Add/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Managing Files EN Deleting Play ListDpof Print Setting To confirm the Dpof settingTo reset the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for eachTo cancel print setting To print using the Dpof settingPrinter To stop printing after printing startsSelect the operation mode Power Switch Lock Button InfoCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Dpof Print Setting pg Still Image Playback MenusSelect the desired image quality OFF / 2SEC / 10SECPower TroubleshootingRecording Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power levelAppears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot. pg Appears when some errors occured with the recording mediaOperation is not available in the video mode Recording FailureCleaning the Camera Battery PacksRecording Medium LCD MonitorMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Specifications CameraRemote Control AC AdapterCompatible recording media SD cardApproximate recording time for video 128 256 512Approximate number of storable images for still image GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKTermsen