JVC GZ-MG40E/EK manual Cloud When shooting outdoors on a, Halogen When a video light or similar

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34 EN RECORDING FEATURES

	White Balance			Manual White Balance Adjustment
	The white balance is usually adjusted			1 Select [MWB] in WB menu. ( pg. 34)
	automatically for correctness of the colour			2 Hold a sheet of
	reproduction under various lighting. However,			plain white paper in
	you can also select the following modes			front of the subject.
	according to the shooting situations.			Adjust zoom or
	1 Select [WB] in the MSET menu. ( pg. 32)			position yourself so
				that the white paper
	2 Press	/	to select the desired mode.
				fills the screen.		White paper
	MWB: For adjusting the white balance			3 Press and hold
	manually depending on the light source.
				49 until	indicator begins blinking then
	“Manual White Balance Adjustment”
				stops blinking.
	( pg. 34)

	FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny			NOTES:
	day.			● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
	CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a			paper. In such a case, adjust with manual
	cloudy day.			focusing. ( pg. 33)
	HALOGEN: When a video light or similar			● A subject can be shot under various types of
	type of lighting is used.			lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
	3 Press 49. The setting is completed.			candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature
				is different depending on the light source, the
	4 Press	(	) to close the MSET menu.	subject tint will differ depending on the white

	To return to automatic white balance	balance settings. Use this function for a more
	To return to automatic white balance	natural result.
	Select [AUTO] in step 2.	natural result.
	Select [AUTO] in step 2.	● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
		● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
		setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
		the battery is removed.

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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/EKEditing Files on your PC Built-in Hard DiskVarious Recording Modes 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 MasterPage StartRight Attaching the Core FilterClose the core filter until it clicks shut StopperIndex Controls IndicatorsConnectors Other PartsDuring Still Image Recording only Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Video 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 BatteriesPower Switch Position Operation ModeRecording/Playback Mode Power-Linked OperationDay, then press Language Setting Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Repeat to input Month, year, hourGrip Adjustment Tripod MountingTo protect valuable files Remaining Space on the Recording Media Drop DetectionSelecting a Recording Medium Press the recording start/stop button to start Set the power switch toSet the Mode switch to RecordingTo zoom ZoomingDeleting Files To zoom outTo play back files in the Extmov folder To adjust the speaker volumeVideo Playback To return to the index screenVarious Playback Operations How to Use the Scroll BarPlayback Zoom Deleting Video FilesPlayback on a TV Connecting to a TV or VCRIf using a VCR , go to step Dubbing to a VCR or DVD RecorderButtons and Functions Beam Effective AreaContinuous Shooting Power Switch Lock Button Zoom LeverStill Image Recording 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 is recommended Manual exposure settingManual Exposure Menu Following situationsTo return to automatic focus When a dark object is barely visible in the displayManual Focus Select Auto in stepType of lighting is used Cloud When shooting outdoors on aHalogen When a video light or similar Press To close the Mset menuTo change the shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo return to automatic shutter speed To turn off the effect Program AETo turn off the program AE function Select OFF in stepWipe or Fader Effects Playback Effects To turn off the file information display Information on Video FilesTo protect the currently displayed file To protect by selecting multiple filesButton Deleting FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen To delete by selecting multiple files Cleaning Up a RecordingMedium 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 ListTo reset the Dpof setting Dpof Print SettingTo confirm the Dpof setting To print all still images One print for eachPrinter To cancel print settingTo print using the Dpof setting To stop printing after printing startsCommon Menus for All Modes Select the operation modePower Switch Lock Button Info For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Select the desired image quality Dpof Print Setting pgStill Image Playback Menus OFF / 2SEC / 10SECPower TroubleshootingRecording Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot. pg Battery indicatorDisplays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level 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 AdapterApproximate recording time for video Compatible recording mediaSD card 128 256 512Approximate number of storable images for still image GZ-MG40E/EK GZ-MG20E/EKTermsen