JVC GR-DX307, GR-DX107, GR-DX317 Recording Menus, EN Menus for Detailed Adjustment, Auto, OFF / on

28 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 CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power
				image is bright.
Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu				AUTO		: The shutter speed is automatically
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is				adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at
set to “M”.				slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the
[ ] = Factory-preset				AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth
				or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While
REC MODE
				the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “				”
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode				is displayed.
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times
				NAVIGATION
the recording time.
				[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made
NOTES:
				manually. ( pg. 36)
● Audio Dubbing ( pg. 40) and Insert Editing ( pg. 40) are
				5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
	possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
				The captured image is stored in the memory card as a
● If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will
				thumbnail image when the recording time is over the
	be blurred at the switching point.
				navigation time.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on
				For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes
	this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
				with the thumbnail images. ( pg. 35) However, the
● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder,
				stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In
	blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary
	pauses in the sound.			this case, using the memory card with large capacity is
				recommended.
SOUND MODE				OFF: Disables the function.
[12 BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on				● The “		” indicator appears when “NAVIGATION” is
four separate channels, and is recommended for use				set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.
when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32							MANUAL
kHz mode of previous models)
				The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the
16 BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of				Power Switch is set to “M”.
previous models)				[ ] = Factory-preset
ZOOM				DIS
				OFF: Disables the function.
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the
				[ON	]: To compensate for unstable images caused
zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom
				by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
will be disengaged.
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally				NOTES:
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible				● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X				excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.
digital magnification.				● The “		” may change colour from white to blue and start
500X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally				blinking or go out completely if the Stabilizer cannot be
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible				used.
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 500X				● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on
digital magnification.				a tripod.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to				SELF-TIMER			[OFF] / ON
	“VIDEO”.
				pg. 31, “Self-Timer”

SNAP MODE

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame

NEGA: Nega mode

PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode

FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

[FULL] NEGA PIN-UP

FRAME

5S

[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.

5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (
pg. 32)

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.

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m,

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (
pg. 32).

set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

NOTE:

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