JVC GRDVL140 Normal screen ratio, Screen ratio becomes, Vertically, Appears. The quality

36 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

MANUAL

SYSTEM

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.
	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.
WIND	OFF	Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
CUT	ON	Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “		” appears. The quality of the
		sound will change. This is normal.
BEEP	OFF	Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
	BEEP	The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end
		of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 30).
	MELODY	Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also
		activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 30).
TALLY	OFF	The tally lamp remains off at all times.
	ON	The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
ID NUMBER		This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as
		a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99.
		Factory setting is 06.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

●“ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” (
pg. 38).