JVC GZ-MG70AG, GZ-MG70AS 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 nearer, 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-MG70AA/AG/AH/AS Various Recording Modes Built-in Hard DiskEditing Files on your PC FlashContents Safety Precautions On Next Important notes for destroying and disposing of camera Before Using this CameraLens Cap See page 8 for attachment Provided AccessoriesAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapClose the core filter until it clicks shut Attaching the Core FilterIndex Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsIndications on LCD Monitor  pg Shooting Icon  pg Self-Timer Recording Indicator  pgDuring Video Recording only During Still Image Recording onlyDuring Still Image Playback During Video PlaybackPower Charging the Battery PackRequired charging time Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack  pgMaximum continuous recording time Data Battery System Operation ModeUsing AC Power About BatteriesRecording/Playback Mode Power-Linked OperationLanguage Setting Date/Time Settings Brightness Adjustment Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDisplay Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentInserting/Removing an SD Card Media to work with this cameraFormatting a Recording Medium To make it more Difficult to recover Data on the hard diskDrop Detection Remaining Space on the Recording MediaSelecting a Recording Medium Video Recording Press the recording start/stop button to start recordingTo stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again Deleting Files ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outVideo Playback Date Index Screen How to Use the Scroll BarPlayback Zoom Various Playback Operations Deleting Video FilesPlayback on a TV Connecting to a TV, VCR orDubbing to a VCR or DVD Recorder DVD RecorderPlayback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions Installing the BatteryBeam Effective Area Continuous Shooting Still Image RecordingSlide Show Still Image PlaybackIndex Screen of Still Image Files To turn on/off the date/time displayDeleting Still Image Files Playback Zoom Date Index ScreenSpot Exposure Control Backlight CompensationManual Exposure Menu Manual Settings in MsetManual 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 EffectsConsecutive snapshots Information on Video Files Viewing File InformationProtecting Files Information on Still Image FilesDeleting Files ButtonDeleting on the Menu Screen Medium Cleaning Up a RecordingTo delete by selecting multiple files To delete all filesCopying/Moving Still Image FilesTo copy or move by selecting files Before proceeding to following stepsCreating Play List Resetting the File NumberTo check the play list by playing back Playing Back Play ListVideo To check only the scene transitionAdd/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List To 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 Direct Printing with a PictBridgeSelect the operation mode Changing the Menu SettingsCommon Menus for All Modes For Recording MenusHDD / SD Video Recording Menus Video Playback MenusStill Image Recording Menus Still Image Playback Menus1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 1024 x 640 x OFF / 2SEC / 10SECTroubleshooting PowerRecording Playback Advanced featuresOther problems Appears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pg Battery indicatorLock position.  pg Attempt still image playbackMemory Card Cannot be Played Back Correctly Battery Packs Cleaning the CameraLCD Monitor Recording MediumMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Camera SpecificationsBattery life Format Power requirementOperating temperature WeightSD card Compatible recording mediaApproximate number of storable images for still image 42 45 TermsSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide Contents Restriction on the Program Victor Company of Japan, Limited Export ControlHow to handle a CD-ROM Location CyberLinkAixTeMa ZealandPixela Windows Digital Photo Navigator System RequirementsSupported media CyberLink DVD SolutionMacintosh Capty Mpeg Edit EX PowerDVD 5 NE Software Installation WindowsLoad the provided CD-ROM into the PC Select the desired language and click OKClick Next Select the programs you want to install, then click NextClick Yes Confirm your information and click NextConnections Windows Connecting the USB cableTo close Windows Messenger Click Processes tab Select msmsgs.exe Click End processViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Windows Recording medium Dcim Contains folders with still images Jpeg extension .jpgCopying Files to the PC Windows Playing Back Files on the PC WindowsStill images Video filesCopying Edited Files back to Camera Windows Disconnecting the USB cable WindowsClick OK User’s Guide/Help/Readme WindowsCreate a new folder with a selected name on the desktop Backing Up Video files WindowsClick File Mode Creating play lists using multiple files and viewing videoViewing the video for a single file Copy the entire Sdvideo folderSelect Produce a Disc, and then click Next How To Create DVDs simply WindowsSelect DVD Format and click Next Creating a DVD with Titles Windows Page Click Start 12Insert a check mark for Include MenuDVD video Viewing Edited Video with a Camera Windows Software Installation MacintoshRead the Important Information carefully and click Continue Select the desitination volume and click ContinueFinish Up screen appears Connections MacintoshViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Macintosh Copying Files to the PC Macintosh Help/Readme Macintosh Disconnecting the USB cable MacintoshHelp ReadMeStart Capty Mpeg Edit EX Double click the Macintosh HD icon File Combination MacintoshSelect the file format Skip to if you do not edit video files File Trimming MacintoshSelect File screen appears After editing is completed, click CreateDelete trimming range SavingCombine range and create Create individual rangesSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide