User manual JVC GZ-MC500E/EK

[. . . ] ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 7 20 25 29 31 48 52 DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK GZ-MC500E/EK STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK VOICE RECORDING & PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATIONS MENU SETTINGS REFERENCES To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 48) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1424-001A EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camera Removable Hard Disk In contrast to conventional digital video cameras that record to DV tapes, the removable hard disk is a new type of card media that enables extended hours of high-resolution, MPEG2 video recording. 6) Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this camera since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Playlist, playback effects, PLAYLIST CONTENTS and other functions are ALL SCENES also available for 01 10. 11 2005 11:30 02 15. 11 2005 23:00 enjoying many different 03 25. 11 2005 11:00 types of playback. Various Recording Media and Modes Video and still images can be recorded to CompactFlash card (CF card) and SD memory card. [. . . ] The shutter speed can be set separately in video and still image. RECORDING FEATURES EN 33 / Bracket Shooting In addition to an image with the exposure set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the +0. 3 EV and ­0. 3 EV sides. You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting. Decreased exposure Manual Focus The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode. FOCUS Standard exposure Manual Focus Ring Increased exposure 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the recording mode dial to other than so that is displayed. 3 Press FOCUS. The manual focus adjustment 1 Set the power switch to . 3 Set the recording mode dial to other than so that that the is displayed. ) twice so indicator appears on the display. To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the manual focus ring clockwise. Focusing on a nearer subject indicator appears. 4 To focus on a further subject, rotate the manual focus ring counterclockwise. 4 Move the multi-controller to e ( 5 Press the recording start/stop button for bracket shooting. To cancel the bracket shooting Move the multi-controller to e ( ) so that the indicator disappears. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ADVANCED OPERATIONS Focusing on a further subject 34 EN RECORDING FEATURES To return to automatic focus Press FOCUS again or set the recording mode dial to . Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below; When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low. * When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky. * When a dark object is barely visible in the display. * When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , , and . Manual Settings in MSET Menu How to Select a Menu Item / You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus. 1 Set the power switch to . 2 Set the recording mode dial to other than so that is displayed. The 3 Move the multi-controller to t ( menu screen appears. 4 Select a desired item from the MSET menu with the multi-controller (w/e), then press 49. AUTO AUTO AE WB OFF EF There are 3 items in the MSET menu. 36) Step 5 and 6 below are example of the manual exposure setting. 5 Select a setting with the multi-controller (w/ e), then press 49. The setting is completed. 6 Close the MSET menu by moving the multi-controller to t ( ). ±0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AE WB OFF EF NOTE: While recording is in progress, [EF] cannot be set even if the multi-controller is moved to t ( ). RECORDING FEATURES EN 35 Manual Exposure Manual exposure is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. White Balance The white balance is usually adjusted automatically for correctness of the colour reproduction under various lighting. However, you can also select the following modes according to the shooting situations. 1 Select [WB] in the MSET menu. 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