JVC GZ-MG70AH, GZ-MG70AS, GZ-MG70AA, GZ-MG70AG manual Manual Exposure Menu, Manual Settings in Mset

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32 EN RECORDING FEATURES

Manual Settings in MSET

/

Manual Exposure

Menu

Manual exposure is recommended in the

following situations:

You can use manual recording functions easily

● When shooting using reverse lighting or when

by selecting items in the MSET menus.

the background is too bright.

How to Select a Menu Item

● When shooting on a reflective natural

background such as at the beach or when

skiing.

1 Set the power switch to .

● When the background is overly dark or the

2 Press and hold ( /

) so that

is

subject is bright.

displayed.

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

3 Press

(

). The menu screen

2 If [AUTO] is selected, press

. (video mode

appears.

only)

4 Press

/

to select

3 To brighten the image, press

. To darken

a desired item from the

the image, press .

MSET menu, then press

● Adjustment range

49.

For video recording: –6 to +6 or AUTO (automatic

exposure)

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

OFF

OFF

For still image recording: –2.0 to +2.0 (EV)

AE

AF

WB

S.SP

P.AE

EF

There are 6 items in the

4 Press 49. The setting is completed.

MSET menu.

5 Press

(

) to close the MSET menu.

AE: Manual Exposure ( pg. 32)

AF: Manual Focus ( pg. 33)

To lock the exposure

WB: White Balance ( pg. 34)

After step 5, press and hold 49 for over 2

S.SP: Shutter Speed ( pg. 35)

seconds. The

indicator appears.

P.AE: Program AE ( pg. 36)

NOTES:

EF: Effect ( pg. 36)

● You cannot use the manual exposure at the same

Step 5 and 6 below are example of the

time when [P.AE] is set to [SPOTLIGHT] or

manual exposure setting.

[SNOW] ( pg. 36), or with backlight

5 Press

/

to select

compensation ( pg. 31).

● If the adjustment does not make any visible

a setting, then press

change in brightness, set [GAIN UP] to [ON] when

49. The setting is

recording videos ( pg. 50), or set [GAIN] to

completed.

6 Press

± 0

[AUTO] when recording still images ( pg. 51).

(

) to

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

OFF

OFF

close the MSET menu.

AE

AF

WB

S.SP

P.AE

EF

NOTE:

While recording is in progress, [S.SP], [P.AE] and

[EF] cannot be set even if ( ) is pressed.

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Contents GZ-MG70AA/AG/AH/AS Built-in Hard Disk Various Recording ModesEditing Files on your PC FlashContents Safety Precautions On Next Before Using this Camera Important notes for destroying and disposing of cameraProvided Accessories Lens Cap See page 8 for attachmentAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Core Filter Close the core filter until it clicks shutIndex Indicators ConnectorsControls Other Parts pg Shooting Icon pg Self-Timer Recording Indicator pg Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Video Recording only During Still Image Recording onlyDuring Video Playback During Still Image PlaybackRequired charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Using the Battery PackPerform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack pg Operation Mode Data Battery SystemUsing AC Power About BatteriesLanguage Setting Recording/Playback ModePower-Linked Operation Display Date/Time Settings Brightness AdjustmentBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Grip Adjustment Tripod MountingInserting/Removing an SD Card Media to work with this cameraTo make it more Difficult to recover Data on the hard disk Formatting a Recording MediumSelecting a Recording Medium Drop DetectionRemaining Space on the Recording Media To stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again Video RecordingPress the recording start/stop button to start recording Zooming Deleting FilesTo zoom To zoom outVideo Playback How to Use the Scroll Bar Date Index ScreenPlayback Zoom Various Playback Operations Deleting Video FilesConnecting to a TV, VCR or Playback on a TVDubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder DVD RecorderBeam Effective Area Playback Using the Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsInstalling the Battery Still Image Recording Continuous ShootingStill Image Playback Slide ShowIndex Screen of Still Image Files To turn on/off the date/time displayPlayback Zoom Date Index Screen Deleting Still Image FilesBacklight Compensation Spot Exposure ControlManual Settings in Mset Manual Exposure MenuWhen 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 return to automatic shutter speed Shutter SpeedTo change the shutter speed Program AE To turn off the program AE functionTo turn off the effect Select OFF in stepConsecutive snapshots Wipe or Fader EffectsPlayback Effects Viewing File Information Information on Video FilesProtecting Files Information on Still Image FilesDeleting on the Menu Screen Deleting FilesButton Cleaning Up a Recording MediumTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesFiles Copying/Moving Still ImageTo copy or move by selecting files Before proceeding to following stepsResetting the File Number Creating Play ListPlaying Back Play List To check the play list by playing backVideo To check only the scene transitionAdd/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List Dpof 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 Direct Printing with a PictBridgeChanging the Menu Settings Select the operation modeCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Playback Menus Video Recording MenusStill Image Playback Menus Still Image Recording Menus1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 1024 x 640 x OFF / 2SEC / 10SECRecording TroubleshootingPower Advanced features PlaybackOther problems Battery indicator Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot. pgLock position. pg Attempt still image playbackMemory Card Cannot be Played Back Correctly Cleaning the Camera Battery PacksRecording Medium LCD MonitorMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Specifications CameraFormat Power requirement Battery lifeOperating temperature WeightCompatible recording media SD cardApproximate number of storable images for still image Terms 42 45Software Installation and USB Connection Guide Contents Restriction on the Program Export Control Victor Company of Japan, LimitedHow to handle a CD-ROM CyberLink LocationAixTeMa ZealandPixela System Requirements Windows Digital Photo NavigatorCyberLink DVD Solution Supported mediaMacintosh Capty Mpeg Edit EX Software Installation Windows PowerDVD 5 NELoad the provided CD-ROM into the PC Select the desired language and click OKSelect the programs you want to install, then click Next Click NextClick Yes Confirm your information and click NextConnecting the USB cable Connections WindowsTo close Windows Messenger Click Processes tab Select msmsgs.exe Click End processViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Windows Dcim Contains folders with still images Jpeg extension .jpg Recording mediumPlaying Back Files on the PC Windows Copying Files to the PC WindowsStill images Video filesDisconnecting the USB cable Windows Copying Edited Files back to Camera WindowsUser’s Guide/Help/Readme Windows Click OKBacking Up Video files Windows Create a new folder with a selected name on the desktopCreating play lists using multiple files and viewing video Click File ModeViewing the video for a single file Copy the entire Sdvideo folderHow To Create DVDs simply Windows Select Produce a Disc, and then click NextSelect DVD Format and click Next Creating a DVD with Titles Windows Page DVD video Click Start12Insert a check mark for Include Menu Software Installation Macintosh Viewing Edited Video with a Camera WindowsSelect the desitination volume and click Continue Read the Important Information carefully and click ContinueConnections Macintosh Finish Up screen appearsViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Macintosh Copying Files to the PC Macintosh Disconnecting the USB cable Macintosh Help/Readme MacintoshHelp ReadMeFile Combination Macintosh Start Capty Mpeg Edit EX Double click the Macintosh HD iconSelect the file format File Trimming Macintosh Skip to if you do not edit video filesSelect File screen appears After editing is completed, click CreateSaving Delete trimming rangeCombine range and create Create individual rangesSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide