Taking Group Shots Self-timer, Tap SELF-TIMER | JVC GZ-V500 specs

Recording

Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)

The 10-second self-timer and Face Detection self-timer are convenient functions for taking group photos.

The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

Memo :

When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended.

“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 19)

Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer

1Open the LCD monitor.

B

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0Check if the recording mode is B.

0If the mode is A video, tap A on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.

Tap B to switch the mode to still image.

2Tap “MENU”.

≪PLAYMENU

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0The shortcut menu appears.

3Tap “MENU” in the shortcut menu.

MENU

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4Tap “SELF-TIMER”.

IMAGE

SELF-TIMER

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0Tap 3or 2to move upward or downward for more selection.

0Tap L to exit the menu.

0Tap J to return to the previous screen.

5Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”.

SELF-TIMER

OFF

2SEC

10SEC

FACE DETECTION

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6Set the focus on the subject.

Press halfway

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0When focused, the focus icon lights up in green. 7 Take a still image.

Press fully

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0A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts.

0To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.

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JVC GZ-V500 manual Taking Group Shots Self-timer, Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer, Tap SELF-TIMER

Contents

GZ-V500 LYT2463-003A Table of Contents Names of Parts Playback ChargingRecording Shooting Tips Holiday Season/Christmas Wedding Travel Recording the Excitement Before Departure Using Pan at the Places of InterestTripod Showing Everyone Having a Good Time Amusement Park Memo Verifying the AccessoriesIllustration Description Attaching the Core Filter Charging the Battery Pack Approximate Battery Charging Time Using AC Adapter Grip AdjustmentDetaching the Battery Pack Using as a Hand Strap Inserting an SD Card Windows XP Necessary to update to SP2 or higher Using the Touch ScreenMac OS X Not compatible Playback Screen Video Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD MonitorRecording Screen Video/Still Image Playback Screen Still Image Menu Screen Clock SettingIndex Screen Set the date and time Resetting the Clock Set the clock with Clock Adjust from the menu Tap Menu Tripod Mounting Changing the Display LanguageHolding this Unit Language on the display can be changed Tap Menu Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Using this Unit OverseasCharging the Battery Pack Overseas Select the area you are traveling to and tap Save Setting Daylight Saving Time Optional AccessoriesApproximate Recording Time Using Battery Display Icon Taking Videos in Auto ModeIndications During Video Recording Touch Priority Scenes of Intelligent Auto Operation Buttons for Video Recording Zooming Using the Silent ModeUseful Settings for Recording Capturing Still Images During Video Recording Set the focus on the subject Taking Still Images in Auto ModeIndications During Still Image Recording Display Icon Description Scenes of Intelligent Auto Halfway Recording Mode Switches the recording modeOperation Buttons for Still Image Recording Displays the various menus of still image Shortcut menu appears Tap Menu in the shortcut menu Manual RecordingTap the item to set manually Shooting According to Scene Subject Manual Recording MenuName Description Picture Setting EffectRecording snow scenes on a sunny day Adjust the focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyTap Focus Tap Brightness Adjust Adjusting BrightnessAdjust the brightness value Compensation range during video recording -2.0 to +2.0 Adjust the shutter speed Setting Shutter SpeedTap Shutter Speed Adjust the aperture Setting ApertureTap Aperture Priority Using MWB Setting White BalanceSetting Details After setting, the backlight icon l appears Setting Backlight CompensationTap Backlight Comp Taking Close-up Shots OFF Recording with Animation Effects Recording with EffectsType of Effect Description of Effect Recording Smiles are detected During Setting After SettingAnimation effect appears when Screen is touched Recording with Face Decorations Tap Decorate Face Effect Recording with Decorative Stamps Tap Stamp Recording with Personal Handwriting Capturing Subjects Clearly Touch Priority AE/AF Capturing Smiles Automatically Smile Shot Tap Smile Shot Capturing Pets Automatically PET Shot Tap PET Shot Tap Face SUB-WINDOW Photo lights up when a still image is being capturedTap on the frame of the face to magnify Recording Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information Tap Face Registration Tap OK to complete the registration Tap SMILE%/NAME Display Setting SMILE%/NAME DisplayDisplays only the frames when faces are detected Are detected Tap the person to edit Canceling Deleting Registered Face InformationTap the person to cancel registration Tap the item to edit Reducing Camera Shake Slow-motion High-speed Recording Tap High Speed Recording Indications During Time-Lapse Recording Recording at Intervals TIME-LAPSE RecordingDisplay Description Time-Lapse Setting Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements Auto REC 00000000 Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer Taking Group Shots Self-timerTap SELF-TIMER Using the Face Detection Self-timer Photographer Recording Videos with Date and Time Tap DATE/TIME Recording Checking the Remaining Recording Time Tap Info Approximate Video Recording Time Approximate Number of Still Images Unit Number of Shots Playing Back Videos REC Adjusting the Volume of Videos During Video Playback Tap Menu Tap File Information Checking the Content of Videos Quickly Digest PlaybackChecking the Recording Date and Other Information Tap Digest Playback Tap Playback Other File Playing a Video with Defective Management InformationPlaying Back Videos a p Playing Back Still Images During Still Image Playback Slideshow Playback Unnatural Displays on TV Connecting to and Viewing on TVSearching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date Trouble Action Preparations Connecting via the Hdmi Mini ConnectorOperating in Conjunction with TV via Hdmi Operation Method Tap Playback Playlist Connecting via the AV ConnectorPlaying Back Playlists Tap to select a playlist Playback Device Playing Back a DVD or Blu-ray Disc Created on this UnitDigest Playback on a Blu-ray or DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Deleting Selected Files Deleting Unwanted FilesDeleting the Currently Displayed File Tap on the files to delete Grouped Files Tap PROTECT/CANCELProtecting Files Tap Execute to confirm the deletion Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Tap SET to complete the settingTap on the files to protect or release protection Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback Capturing a Required Part in the Video Trimming Tap Trim When trimming is not necessary, tap do not Trim When SET is tapped, the trimming area is confirmed Tap YESTap Upload Settings Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube Uploading Videos to YouTube Do YOU Want to Trim VIDEO? Do not Trim Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos Creating Playlists with Selected Files Tap L on each screen to exit the menu Creating Playlists by DateTap Create by Date Tap on the video of the date to add to playlist Editing PlaylistsTap on the playlist to edit, and tap Next Tap Delete Deleting PlaylistsTap on the video upper row to arrange in the playlist Tap on the playlist to delete, and tap Next Creating Discs with a DVD Writer Preparing a DVD Writer Creating Discs with a DVD WriterCompatible DVD Writers Copying to Discs Preparing a DVD Writer CU-VD3 Preparing a DVD Writer CU-VD50 ALL Scenes video/ALL Images still image Creating a DiscCopying All Files All videos or still images in this unit are copied Tap Auto or by DATE. a mode only Copying Files by Date Tap Create by Playlist Copying Selected PlaylistsTap on the playlist to copy to disc Copying Selected Files Playing Back with a DVD Writer Tap Playback in the BACK-UP menu Preparing a BD Writer External Blu-ray Drive Memo Creating Discs with a BD Writer External Blu-ray DriveCompatible BD Writers External Blu-ray Drives You can use BE08LU20 from LG. as of November Preparing a BD Writer External Blu-ray Drive Select and Create Change REC. Media Copying Selected Playlists Copying Selected Files Select from Scenes Completed Playing Back with a BD Writer External Blu-ray Drive Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray RecorderPerform dubbing on the Blu-ray recorder Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR Copying and Playback with a USB External Hard Disk Drive Using a USB External Hard Disk DriveCompatible External Hard Disk Drives Memo Importing Files from the USB External Hard Disk Drive Video Backup Back UP Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive 100Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive 101 Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive 102 Copying to Windows PC 103 104 Installing the Provided Software Built-inInstallation Procedure Windows Vista/Windows Tap Playback on PC 105 Backing Up All Files 106 Disconnecting this Unit from ComputerOrganizing Files 107 Recording Videos to Discs 108 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided SoftwareDVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW 109 110 List of Files and Folders 111 Copying to Mac ComputerIMovie and iPhoto Operating the Menu Shortcut Menu During Video Recording ModeShortcut Menu During Still Image Recording Mode 112 Operating the Main Menu 113Operating the Common Menu 114 Brightness AdjustRecording Menu Video Info 115 116 Wind CUT 117Gain UP Auto Slow 118 119 120 Zoom Color 121Zoom MIC Recording Menu Still Image 122 CONT. Shooting Speed SELF-TIMER123 Image Size Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark 124 SELF-TIMER 125 High Speed 126CONT. Shooting Speed Medium Speed Image Size Ratio may be cut off when printed127 1920X10802M Takes still images with aspect ratio Playback Menu Video 128 Search Date 129File Information Display DATE/TIME 130 Slide Show Effects Playback Menu Still Image131 Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback 132 Slide Show Effects Common Menu 133 134 Date Display Style Clock Adjust135 Language 136 Silent ModeOperation Sound 137 Auto Power OFFQuick Restart Touch Screen Adjust Demo ModeDisplaying Demo Mode 138 Display on TV Setting ends and returns to the menu screen139 Does not display icons and date/time on TV Video Output 140Hdmi Output PC Software Update Factory PresetUpdate 141 Format SD Card 142Mobile User Guide Rear Front143 Bottom Interior 144 LCD Monitor 145 146 Common Recording IndicationsVideo Recording TIME-LAPSE RECORDING1SEC Still Image Recording Video Playback Silent Mode a p Scene Counter147 Still Image Playback When the unit is not working properlyTurning Off the Power 148 Battery Pack 149 Card 150 Computer Editing/Copying151 Screen/Image Other Problems152 Error Message? 153 154 CamcorderLens/LCD Monitor Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt Camera 155 156 C2B 0212MYH-SW-VM