JVC GZ-MG505EK manual Manual Recording, Manual Focus, Nightscope, Press twice, 169

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Manual Recording

About manual recording mode

Manual Focus

This mode enables you to set the focus and

screen brightness manually. You need to switch

The camera’s Full Range AF system offers

to this mode because auto recording mode,

continuous focusing ability from close-up to

which adjusts these settings automatically, is

infinity. However, the correct focus may not be

selected by default.

obtained, depending on the shooting condition.

To change to manual recording mode

In this case, use the manual focus mode.

After performing “To change to manual

Preparation:

recording mode” ( pg. 24)

● Set the power switch to .

1

● Select the file type (video or still image) using

the MODE switch.

Press twice.

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[0h56m]

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The

indicator appears.

2

Focusing on a distant subject

The

indicator appears.

Focusing on a close subject

To return to the auto recording mode

If you want to fix the focus, press 49 after

Press the AUTO button so that the indicator

selecting the correct focus.

appears.

To cancel manual focus

Press 49 so that the

indicator

disappears.

Controls in this section

Power Switch

MODE Switch

/

/

/

/ 49

AUTO

Nightscope

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2 to 1/30 seconds. It enables recording with low light levels in dim locations.

After performing “To change to manual recording mode” ( pg. 24)

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The indicator appears.

To cancel nightscope

Press (NIGHT) so that the indicator disappears.

NOTE:

It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 16) when recording with a slow shutter speed.

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Contents GZ-MG505E/EK Dear CustomerEN Major Features Auto/Manual Recording ModeDirect Printing You can also record onto SD cardsInformation EN Safety Precautions Important for owners in the U.KBrown to L Live or Red Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionBusiness users Other Countries outside the European Union TrademarksContents Regarding This Manual Button operationsIcons at the top of pages EN Accessories Attaching the Shoulder StrapCD-ROM Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Core FilterAttaching/Detaching the Lens Hood How to open the LCD monitor Power-linked operationEN Index LCD monitor can rotateConnectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsEN Indications on LCD Monitor During Still Image Recording Only169 pg Effect Mode Indicator pg During Video Playback During Still Image PlaybackPower Related Preparations Using the Battery PackLanguage Setting Date/Time SettingSelect Clock Adjust Select the desired languageEN Other Settings Grip AdjustmentData Battery System When the battery is attached Set the power switch to OFFWhen Using an SD Card EN Video Recording 7h10mRegistering Files to Events Select ON/SELECTSelect Register Event Zooming Changing the Screen SizeZoom out Connect the microphoneDisplayed picture quality mode Deleting a FileSelect Execute After the recording is finishedStill image mode EN Still Image RecordingFine 9999 PhotoContinuous Shooting FlashSet the Continuous Shooting to on or BRACKETING. pg FineManual Recording Manual FocusNightscope Press twiceBacklight Compensation Spot Exposure Control FrameManual Setting in Mset Menu Select the desired settingEN Manual Recording MenusShutter Speed To 1/4000 For video recording To 1/500* For still image recordingProgram AE EffectEN Video Playback IndexStill playback Pause Search playback Locating the start point of the file or Skipping the fileFrame-by-frame playback Slow motion playbackFile Search Function Date Index ScreenSelect the recording date Select the desired fileTo Play Back Files in the Extmov Folder Deleting a Video FileSelect the event EN Still Image Playback Still imageTo turn the date/time display on/off For details on operations, seeSlide Show Image RotationPlayback Zoom Deleting a Still Image FileEN Watching Images on TV/Remote Control Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD RecorderTurn on the camera and the TV Set the TV to its Video mode Playback on TVTo Reinsert the Battery Beam Effective AreaButtons and Functions Select WIPE/FADER Video only or Effect Select a desired effectWipe or fader effects Playback effectsMenus Details EN Managing Files Deleting Files on Menu ScreenSelect Delete Select the desired menuViewing File Information Video FilesStill Image Files Select Protect If File Select was selected in , select QuitTo release protection To release protection of all filesSelect REC Media Setting Formatting a Recording MediumSelect Format Select HDD or SDCleaning Up a Recording Medium Resetting the File NumberSelect and set items as follows Select the file type Video or ImageSelect Change Event REG Select a new event to register the file toSelect the file you want to register Select Save and QuitEN Playlists Creating PlaylistsWhen selecting Import from Event or Import from Date When selecting ALL ScenesSelect the insertion point Displaying FilesPlaying Back Playlists Other Operations of PlaylistsPrint Setting Dpof Print SettingSelect Dpof Select the number of printsTo Print Using the Dpof Settings To Print by Selecting a Still ImageSelect Direct Print Connect the camera to the printer with the USB cableControls in this section Power Switch Preparation Set the power switch to OFFSupported discs DVD-R, DVD-RW EN Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Files for dubbingAre displayed To continue creating DVD discs, select Continue and pressDVD Creation List Menu for Disc PlaybackUsing a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing Connect the camera to a VCR or DVD recorder. pgTo stop dubbing Set the file unit ALL or File to copy/move Set the direction of copy/move. HDD SD or SD HDD2Press Menu To stop the file transferSelect the desired menu setting Select video or still image using the Mode switchTo return to the previous screen Basic Setting PresetDemo Mode Common Menus for All ModesEN Changing the Menu Settings Video Recording Menus Video Playback Menus SELF-TIMER Select Images / ALL1 / Check Settings ResetQuality Fine / Standard Image SizeEN Troubleshooting PowerDisplays RecordingSET DATE/TIME Playback Other problems Editing / PrintingEN Warning Indications Memory Card Error PROBLEM. Format isPlaylist will be Deleted Camera Temperature is OFF, Please Wait Camera Temperature isCleaning the Camera Battery Packs To prevent damage and prolong service lifeRecording Medium To avoid hazardsEN Cautions LCD MonitorMain Unit NotHow to Handle a CD-ROM Serious malfunctioningEN Specifications Remote ControlCamera AC AdapterRecording Time and Number of Images Approximate recording time minutes for videoApproximate number of storable images for still image 57, 59 40, 58