28EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

CAMERA MENU

MANUAL MENU

DEMO.

ON

Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,

MODE

 

etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.

 

 

MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.

 

 

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration

 

 

temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,

 

 

the demonstration will resume.

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

 

 

“DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

 

 

If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.

 

 

After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

 

 

 

 

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

DIS

OFF

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.

ON

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

SELF-

Refer to “Self-Timer” ( pg. 32).

 

 

 

TIMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

5S

OFF

Refer to “5-Second Recording” ( pg. 33).

 

 

 

5S

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANIM.

Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and

 

 

 

changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is

 

 

moving ( pg. 33).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TELE

OFF

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the

 

MACRO

 

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,

 

 

the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”,

 

ON

you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

 

 

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIDE

OFF

Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

 

MODE

 

normal screen ratio.

 

 

 

 

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.

appears. 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.

 

 

 

•“CINEMA” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “

”.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

•“SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “

 

”.

 

 

 

 

 

PS-WIDE

SW ” appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical

 

 

 

zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using

 

 

a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This

 

 

 

mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.

 

 

 

 

•“PS-WIDE” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “

”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JVC GR-DVX9 Demonstration will resume, After viewing demo, set to OFF, Automatic demonstration will not take place