JVC GZ-MG40E/EK manual Manual Focus, To return to automatic focus, Select Auto in step

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Manual Focus

The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Select [AF] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32)

2 If [AUTO] is selected, press , then press 49.

3 Press to focus on a nearer subject.

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Press to focus on a further subject.

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When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or closer, or will blink.

Focusing on a further

Focusing on a nearer

subject

subject

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To return to automatic focus

Select [AUTO] in step 2.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below;

When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

When illumination is low.*

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

When a dark object is barely visible in the display.*

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 following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , , and .

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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Contents GZ-MG50E/EK GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG30E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF.  pgVarious Recording Modes Built-in Hard DiskEditing Files on your PC Direct PrintingContents Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Dear CustomerEuropean Union Information for Users on Disposal of Old EquipmentSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before Using this CameraUSB connection guide Provided AccessoriesAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens CapEyelet Place here during recording Buckle Strap Guide Close the core filter until it clicks shut Attaching the Core FilterMasterPage StartRight StopperIndex Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsDuring Video Recording only Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Still Image Recording only 0h56mDuring Video Playback During Still Image Playback Power Charging the Battery PackRequired charging time Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time About Batteries Data Battery SystemRecording/Playback Mode Operation ModePower Switch Position Power-Linked OperationBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Language Setting Date/Time SettingsDay, then press Repeat to input Month, year, hourTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentTo protect valuable files Drop Detection Remaining Space on the Recording MediaSelecting a Recording Medium Set the Mode switch to Set the power switch toPress the recording start/stop button to start RecordingDeleting Files ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outVideo Playback To adjust the speaker volumeTo play back files in the Extmov folder To return to the index screenPlayback Zoom How to Use the Scroll BarVarious Playback Operations Deleting Video FilesIf using a VCR , go to step Connecting to a TV or VCRPlayback on a TV Dubbing to a VCR or DVD RecorderBeam Effective Area Buttons and FunctionsStill Image Recording Power Switch Lock Button Zoom LeverContinuous Shooting Recording Start/Stop ButtonStill Image Playback Slide ShowIndex Screen of Still Image Files Date Index Screen Deleting Still Image FilesImage Rotation LED Light Backlight CompensationSpot Exposure Control Manual Exposure Menu Manual exposure settingManual exposure is recommended Following situationsManual Focus When a dark object is barely visible in the displayTo return to automatic focus Select Auto in stepHalogen When a video light or similar Cloud When shooting outdoors on aType of lighting is used Press To close the Mset menuShutter Speed To change the shutter speedTo return to automatic shutter speed To turn off the program AE function Program AETo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepWipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects To protect the currently displayed file Information on Video FilesTo turn off the file information display To protect by selecting multiple filesDeleting Files ButtonDeleting on the Menu Screen Medium Cleaning Up a RecordingTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesFiles To copy or move by selecting filesBefore proceeding to following steps Resetting the File Number To check the play list by playing back VideoTo check only the scene transition Add/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Deleting Play List Managing Files ENTo confirm the Dpof setting Dpof Print SettingTo reset the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for eachTo print using the Dpof setting To cancel print settingPrinter To stop printing after printing startsPower Switch Lock Button Info Select the operation modeCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Still Image Playback Menus  Dpof Print Setting  pgSelect the desired image quality OFF / 2SEC / 10SECTroubleshooting PowerRecording Playback Advanced featuresOther problems Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level Battery indicatorAppears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pg Appears when some errors occured with the recording mediaRecording Failure Operation is not available in the video modeBattery Packs Cleaning the CameraLCD Monitor Recording MediumMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Camera SpecificationsAC Adapter Remote ControlSD card Compatible recording mediaApproximate recording time for video 128 256 512GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG20E/EK Approximate number of storable images for still imageTermsen