JVC GR-DVL38 Recording Menu Explanations, Mode Menu Explanations, under the following conditions

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Recording Menu Explanations
	FOCUS	Refer to “Focusing” (☞ pg. 25).
	EXPOSURE	Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (☞ pg. 26, 27).
	W.BALANCE	Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (☞ pg. 28).
	FADER/WIPE	Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (☞ pg. 22, 23).
	P.AE/EFFECT	Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (☞ pg. 24).
	TO MODE MENU	Refer to “Mode Menu Explanations” below.

Mode Menu Explanations

REC MODE	Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (☞ pg. 10).
WIDE MODE	OFF	Select “OFF” when you want to use neither “SQUEEZE” nor “CINEMA”.
	SQUEEZE	For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
		image to fit the screen without distortion.	appears. When using this
		mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/
		recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated
		vertically.
	CINEMA	Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. 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 letterboxed 16:9 movie.
ZOOM	16X	When set to “16X” while using Digital Zoom, the zoom magnification will
		reset to 16X since Digital Zoom will be disengaged.
	64X	Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
		images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a
		maximum of 64X digital magnification.
	450X	Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
		images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a
		maximum of 450X digital magnification.
DIS	ON	To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
		high magnification.
		NOTES:
		● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or
		under the following conditions:
		• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
		• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
	OFF
		• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
		• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
		• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
		● Switch off the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) when recording with the
		camcorder on a tripod.
		● The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

GAIN UP		AGC	This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode. The overall appear-
			ance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
		AUTO	The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a
			subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter
			image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth
			or natural. When set to this mode, “	” is displayed.
		OFF	Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
TO DATE/TIME MENU Refer to “Date/Time Menu Explanations” (☞ pg. 20).
TO SYSTEM MENU Refer to “System Menu Explanations” (☞ pg. 20).
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