Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)

Mode

 

 

Menus

 

 

 

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35X/OPTICAL / 40X/DYNAMIC* / [80X/

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL] / 800X/DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

* Dynamic zoom

 

 

@ ZOOM

The combination of optical and digital zoom

!

 

technology offers higher zoom ratio than optical

 

Set the maximum zoom ratio.

zoom without reducing the quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical zoom is used up to [35X/OPTICAL]. Digital

 

 

 

 

 

zoom is used from more than [35X/OPTICAL] up to

 

 

 

 

 

the selected zoom ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF: Deactivates the function.

 

 

 

 

 

[ON]: Activates the function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

q DIS

 

 

NOTE

 

!

 

 

Complete stabilization may not be possible if

 

Compensates for hand shake.

 

 

hand shake is excessive, or depending on the

 

 

 

 

 

shooting conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

Switch off this mode when recording with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder on a tripod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN UP

OFF: Deactivates the function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Makes the subject appear bright

 

AGC: Electrically brightens the scene in dark

 

 

automatically when you record in

 

 

place.

!

#

dark places. However, the overall

[AUTO]: Automatically brightens the scene

color tones appear greyish.

 

 

 

when it is dark. (Becomes brighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

than [AGC]. The motion of a subject

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

may look unnatural if recorded in some

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

condition.)

 

 

 

 

 

* ! mode only

 

 

 

 

 

[16:9]: Records videos in 16:9 size.

 

 

 

 

 

4:3: Records videos in 4:3 size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

! SELECT ASPECT RATIO

 

 

NOTE

 

!

 

If the [VIDEO QUALITY] is set to [ECONOMY],

 

Select the aspect ratio for

you cannot record in 16:9 size.

 

 

videos.

 

 

 

 

 

If you want to copy the recorded videos onto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

size videos and 4:3 size videos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

!

 

o WIND CUT

[OFF]: Deactivates the function.

 

Reduces noise caused by wind.

ON: Activates the function.

!

 

 

 

AUTO SWITCH REC

OFF: Deactivates the function.

 

MEDIA

[ON]: Activates the function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FURTHER INFORMATION

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JVC GZ-MS130BU manual Digital / 800X/DIGITAL, @ Zoom, Gain UP, Select Aspect Ratio, Auto Switch REC, Media

GZ-MS130BU specifications

The JVC GZ-MS130BU is a compact and stylish camcorder that was designed for everyday users looking to capture high-quality video with ease. This device is specifically tailored for those who appreciate a straightforward interface without compromising on essential features.

At the heart of the GZ-MS130BU is a 1/4-inch CCD image sensor, which delivers crisp and vibrant video footage. This sensor captures video in standard definition, making it a great choice for casual recording, such as family events, vacations, or personal projects. The camcorder can record at a resolution of 720x480, which is adequate for standard playback on television screens or online sharing.

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