JVC GR-D74 manual Recording Menus, EN Menus for Detailed Adjustment, Auto

26 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

		Recording Menus		GAIN UP
				OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture
			CAMERA	brightness adjustment.
				[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the
The “m” settings are effective when the Power Switch is
				image is bright.
set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can				AUTO		: The shutter speed is automatically
be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.				adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at
[ ] = Factory-preset				slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the
				AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth
REC MODE
				or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode				the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “				”
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times				is displayed.
the recording time.							MANUAL
NOTES:
				The “q” settings are effective only when the Power
● Audio Dubbing ( pg. 37) and Insert Editing ( pg. 37) are
	possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.			Switch is set to “M”.
● If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will				[ ] = Factory-preset
	be blurred at the switching point.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on				DIS
	this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.			OFF: Disables the function.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder,				[ON	]: To compensate for unstable images caused
	blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary			by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
	pauses in the sound.
				NOTES:
SOUND MODE				● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is
[12 bit]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four				excessive, or under the following conditions:
separate channels, and is recommended for use when				• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
				• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz
				• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
mode of previous models)
				• When shooting scenes with movement in various
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two
				directions.
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of
				• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
previous models)
				● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on
				a tripod.
ZOOM
				● The “		” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer
16X: When set to “16X” while using digital zoom, the
				cannot be used.
zoom magnification will reset to “16X” since digital zoom
				TELE MACRO
will be disengaged.
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally				[OFF]: Disables the function.
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible				ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in
from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X				focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there
digital magnification.				is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the
700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally				lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible				When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as
from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X				possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).
digital magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to	NOTE:
	Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
“VIDEO”.
	focus.

SNAP MODE

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame

PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode

FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

[FULL] PIN-UP FRAME

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” ( pg. 31).

WIDE MODE

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.

CINEMA*: Inserts black bands at the top and bottom

of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback

on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide- screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/ recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen

without distortion. The indicator appears. When using