Recording Menus. JVC GR-DF550US

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Recording Menus

CAMERA

The “ m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ A ” and “ M ”.

However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

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SNAP/SLOW

[FULL] : Snapshot mode with no frame

NEGA : Nega mode

PIN-UP : Pin-Up mode

FRAME : Snapshot mode with frame

SLOW : Live Slow mode

REC MODE

[SP] : To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

LP : Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing ( 墌 pg. 54) and Insert Editing

(

墌 pg. 55) are possible on tapes recorded in the

SP mode.

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

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It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●

During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT] : Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is necessary for use when performing Audio

Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

16BIT : Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the

48 kHz mode of previous models)

ZOOM

15X : When set to “15X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will be limited to 15X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

[60X] *: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible beyond 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 60X digital magnification.

700X *: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible beyond 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

[FULL] NEGA PIN-UP FRAME

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow”

(

墌 pg. 42) and “Snapshot (For Video

Recording)” (

墌 pg. 43).

GAIN UP

OFF : Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

[AGC] : The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter

“ image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,

” is displayed.

NAVIGATION

[MANUAL] : Enables thumbnail images to be made manually. (

墌 pg. 49)

5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC :

The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time.

For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images. (

墌 pg. 48)

However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is recommended.

OFF : Disables the function.

●

The “ ” indicator appears when

“NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.

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MANUAL

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

[ ] = Factory-preset

DIS

OFF : Disables the function.

[ON ] : To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

●

Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

●

The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

●

Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

5S

[OFF] : Disables 5-Second Recording.

5S : Enables 5-Second Recording. (

墌 pg. 42)

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.

SQUEEZE * : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The

indicator 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.

D.WIDE

* : The indicator appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from

0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

WIND CUT

[OFF] : Disengages the function.

ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

SYSTEM

The “ s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ M ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

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TELE MACRO

[OFF] : Disables the function.

ON : When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3 .3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”.

You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 50 cm (19-3/4").

NOTE:

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

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. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (

墌 pg. 27, 43)

[MELODY] : Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect.

(

墌 pg. 27, 43)

WIDE MODE

[OFF] : Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.

CINEMA * : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears.

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. 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 letter boxed 16:9 movie.

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REMOTE

OFF : Disables the remote control operations.

[ON] : Enables the remote control operations.

DEMO MODE

OFF : Automatic demonstration will not take place.

[ON] : Demonstrates certain functions such as

Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.

Demonstration starts in the following cases:

●

When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO

MODE” is turned “ON”.

● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power

Switch is set to “ A ” or “ M ”.

● Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

●

Even with “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration will not take place.

●

“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

●

If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to

“OFF”.

PRIORITY

[LCD] : The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.

FINDER : The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.

CAM RESET

EXECUTE : Resets all settings to the factorypreset.

[RETURN] : Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

CAMERA DISPLAY

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The “ n ” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to

“ A ”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”.

●

The “ n ” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except

“BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE”, and “AUDIO LEV.” are effective only for shooting.

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BRIGHT

墌 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

ON SCREEN

LCD : Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.

[LCD/TV] : Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.

DATE/TIME

OFF : The date/time does not appear.

[AUTO] : Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from

“OFF” to “ A ” or “ M ”.

ON : The date/time is always displayed.

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The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. ( 墌 pg. 23, 51)

TIME CODE

[OFF] : Time code is not displayed.

ON : Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. (

墌 pg. 21)

LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL /

PORTUGUÊS / /

The language setting can be changed.

(

墌 pg. 16)

AUDIO LEV.

OFF : Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear.

[ON] : Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. (

墌 pg. 8)

CLOCK ADJ.

墌 pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”