JVC GR-DVL505 Instructions Manual

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26 EN: Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations (cont.)RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)DISTELEMACROWIDEMODEMANUAL MENUDEMO.MODECAMERA MENUDemonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstrationtemporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,the demonstration will resume.NOTES:● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.● “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”.Automatic demonstration will not take place.The Side LED indicator ( p. 74, 75) lights on the camcorder when thePower Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly athigh magnification.NOTES:● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, orunder the following conditions:•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.•When shooting dark or dim subjects.•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on thezoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to thesubject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When setto “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.60 cm (2 ft.).•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with anormal screen ratio.Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback onwide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cutand the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, referto your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top andbottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.•The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is setto “VIDEO”.For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the imageto fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer toyour wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.•The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is setto “VIDEO”.ONOFFONOFFONOFFONOFFOFFCINEMASQUEEZESIDE LED