JVC GZ-MG505AG manual Backlight Compensation, Spot Exposure Control, Press twice, frame, Recording

Models: GZ-MG505AG GZ-MG505AA

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Backlight Compensation		Spot Exposure Control

Backlight compensation brightens the subject

Selection of a spot metering area enables more

quickly. With a simple operation, dark portions

precise exposure compensation. You can select

of the subject are brightened by increasing the

one of the three metering areas.

exposure.

After performing “To change to manual

recording mode” ( pg. 24)

1 Press twice.

16:9

The

indicator appears.

The

indicator appears.

2 Select the desired spot metering area

To cancel backlight compensation

frame.

Press

(

) twice so that the

indicator

16:9

[0h56m]

disappears.

Select

Set

To lock the exposure

After you finish configuring the setting, press

and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds. The

indicator appears.

To cancel spot exposure control

Press

(

) once so that the

indicator

disappears.

RECORDING

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JVC GZ-MG505AG Backlight Compensation, Spot Exposure Control, Press twice, frame, After performing “To change to manual

Contents

Dear Customer ENGLISHDUBBING MENU SETTINGS INSTRUCTIONSAuto/Manual Recording Mode 2 EN Major Features“When Using an SD Card” pg Direct PrintingReset the camera if it does not operate correctly Make a backup of important recorded dataWhen a certain length of time passes without operation Precautions on handling batteriesCAUTIONS 4 EN Safety PrecautionsTrademarks Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only6 EN ContentsGETTING STARTED RECORDINGDUBBING MENU SETTINGSRegarding This Manual FURTHER INFORMATIONRemote Control Unit 8 EN AccessoriesLithium Battery Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching the Core Filter Attaching the Lens CapAttaching/Detaching the Lens Hood GETTING STARTEDPower-linked operation How to open the LCD monitor10 EN Index Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsDuring Still Image Recording Only 12 EN Indications on LCD MonitorDuring Still Image Playback During Video PlaybackGETTING STARTED Using the Battery Pack Power Related PreparationsNecessary Settings before Use 3 Charge the battery pack byDate/Time Setting Language Setting5 Select CLOCK ADJUST 1 Open the LCD monitor. pg. 10 2 Set the power switch to orGrip Adjustment 16 EN Other SettingsData Battery System When the battery is attached 1 Set the power switch to OFF2 Select REC MEDIA SETTING When Using an SD Card3 Select VIDEO MODE or IMAGE MODE Format an SD card when using it for the first time2Set the MODE switch to 1 Set the power switch toVideo mode 18 EN Video Recording3 Select ON/SELECT Registering Files to EventsRECORDING 4 Select the event that you want to register the file toZooming 20 EN Video Recording ContinuedChanging the Screen Size Recording with Higher Quality SoundDeleting a File Displayed picture quality modeChecking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 2 Select EXECUTE22 EN Still Image Recording Still image mode60 FINE 9999Flash Continuous ShootingSet the CONTINUOUS SHOOTING to ON or BRACKETING. pg BRACKETINGTo change to manual recording mode About manual recording modeTo return to the auto recording mode To cancel manual focusBacklight Compensation To cancel backlight compensationSpot Exposure Control 1 Press twice3 Select the desired setting Manual Setting in MSET MenuSettings 26 EN Manual Recording ContinuedAperture-Priority A.PRF1.8 to F8.0 For video recording You can add a blurring F1.9 to F5.6 For still image recordingZoom Lever/Speaker Volume Control 1Set the power switch toTo adjust the speaker volume 28 EN Video PlaybackStill playback Pause Search playback Various Operations during PlaybackLocating the start point of the file or skipping the file Frame-by-frame playbackFile Search Function 30 EN Video Playback Continued1 Select the recording date IndexDeleting a Video File To Play Back Files in the EXTMOV Folder1 Select the event 3 Select the recording date32 EN Still Image Playback 2 Set the MODE switch toPress // / to select the desired file, then press Date index screenImage Rotation Slide ShowPlayback Zoom Deleting a Still Image FileConnecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder 34 EN Watching Images on TV/Remote ControlTurn on the camera and the TV Set the TV to its VIDEO mode Make sure all units are turned off before connectingTo Reinsert the Battery Playback Using the Remote ControlBeam Effective Area Buttons and Functions2 Select WIPE/FADER Video only or 36 EN Playback with Special EffectsEFFECT 3 Select a desired effectEFFECT WIPE/FADERDetails WIPECORNER38 EN Managing Files Power SwitchDeleting Files on Menu Screen 2 Select DELETEViewing File Information How to read the histogramVideo Files Still Image FilesSelect PROTECT 40 EN Managing Files ContinuedProtecting Files from Accidental Erasure To release protectionTo make it more difficult to recover the data on the hard disk 2 Select REC MEDIA SETTINGFormatting a Recording Medium 3 Select FORMATResetting the File Number Cleaning Up a Recording Medium2 Select and set items as follows REC MEDIA SETTING CLEAN UP 2 Select and set items as follows REC MEDIA SETTING NO. RESET3 Select a new event to register the file to 2 Select CHANGE EVENT REG4 Select the file you want to register 6 Select SAVE AND QUITControls in this section MODE Switch Power Switch Zoom Lever What is a Playlist?44 EN Playlists Creating PlaylistsWhen selecting ALL SCENES When selecting IMPORT FROM EVENT or IMPORT FROM DATE6 Select the insertion point 8 Select SAVE AND QUIT46 EN 3 Select PLAYLIST CONTENTSPlaying Back Playlists Other Operations of PlaylistsDPOF Print Setting Print SettingTo cancel the selection MODE SwitchTo Print Using the DPOF Settings 48 EN Print Setting Continued6 Press / to select menus and press / to select settings Direct Printing with PictBridge PrinterUsing a DVD Burner for Dubbing DVD Creation Function 2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera 3 Set the power switch toControls in this section Power Switch Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs7 Select EXECUTE 50 EN Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs ContinuedFiles for dubbing are displayedMenu for Disc Playback DVD Creation ListDisplaying Files for Dubbing Displaying file by recording date or playlist1 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing52 EN Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs Continued 2 Start playback on the cameraCopying/Moving Still Image Files 2 Select and set items as follows REC MEDIA SETTING COPY/ MOVE6 Set the file unit ALL or FILE to copy/move Select EXECUTESelect recording or playback using the power switch 54 EN Changing the Menu Settings3 Select the desired menu setting 2 Select the desired menuBASIC SETTING MENU SETTINGSPRESET DEMO MODESettings = Factory-preset 56 EN Changing the Menu Settings ContinuedREC MEDIA SETTING VIDEO MODECAMERA SETTING CLOCK ADJUSTVideo Recording Menus DATE / TIMEPLAYLIST CONTENTS / NEW LIST / EDIT 58 EN Changing the Menu Settings ContinuedCANCEL ALL Video Playback MenusSELECT IMAGES / ALL1 / CHECK SETTINGS SELF-TIMERRESET Still Image Playback MenusPower 60 EN TroubleshootingTo reset the camera No power is suppliedstretched when playing The power/charge lampWhen shooting a When the screen isadjusted automatically 62 EN Troubleshooting ContinuedWhite balance setting PlaybackWhen the image is Other problemsslow after the power is switched on or theHDD ERROR Battery indicatorERROR PROTECTION SWITCHPROBLEM. FORMAT IS MEMORY CARD ERRORCAMERA TEMPERATURE IS POWER ON, PLEASE WAITCANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE Cleaning the CameraAND THE POWER IS TURNED To clean the exteriorCautions Battery PacksRecording Medium For safety, DO NOT To prolong service lifeAvoid using the unit 68 EN Cautions ContinuedSerious malfunctioning How to Handle a CD-ROMFURTHER INFORMATION Remote Control 70 EN SpecificationsFor connectors CameraLanguage Recording Time and Number of ImagesApproximate recording time minutes for video Approximate number of storable images for still image57, 59 TERMSEN40, 58