Program AE With Special Effects

1)Set the Power Switch 0 to “ ”.

2)Press P.AE * repeatedly until the desired mode

appears.

To cancel the effect, press P.AE * repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

ND : ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.

FG : FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look.

TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this mode, S.LX and AUTO FOCUS in CAMERA MENU ( pg. 18, 19) may not work.

S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter): Captures faster action than Sports mode. The screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit situations.

Digital Effects

1)Set the Power Switch 0 to “ ”.

2)Press DIGIFECT ( repeatedly until the desired mode appears.

To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT ( repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

MONOTONE: Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in SYSTEM MENU for a classic look.

B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish tint.

R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish tint.

SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting.

NEGA POSI: The colors of a picture are reversed.

MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern.

STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture horizontally.

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JVC GR-AX770 manual Program AE With Special Effects, Digital Effects

GR-AX770 specifications

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