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 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. MWB: For adjusting the white balance manually depending on the light source. HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is used. 1 Select [AE] in the MSET menu. (video mode only) 3 To brighten the image, move the multicontroller to e. To darken the image, move the multi-controller to w. Adjustment range For video recording: ­6 to +6 or AUTO (automatic exposure) For still image recording: ­2. 0 to +2. 0 (EV) 4 Press 49. To lock the exposure After step 5, press and hold 49 for over 2 seconds. To return to automatic white balance Select [AUTO] in step 2. NOTES: You cannot use the manual exposure at the same time when the program AE function is set to (Snow) ( pg. If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set [GAIN UP] to [ON]. 50) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ADVANCED OPERATIONS 36 EN RECORDING FEATURES Manual White Balance Adjustment 1 Select [MWB] in WB menu. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. Effect You can add special effects to your recording images. 1 Select [EF] in the MSET menu. 34) 2 Select the desired mode with the multiWhite paper 3 Press and hold 49 until begins blinking then stops blinking. In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. 33) A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc. ). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery is removed. NOTES: controller (r/t). CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames. STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. * Not available for still image recording. 3 Press 49. To turn off the effect Select [OFF] in step 2. PLAYBACK FEATURES EN 37 / Wipe or Fader Effects You can view videos with various effects of scene transition. Playback Effects You can view videos or still images with special image effects. 1 Set the power switch to . [. . . ] 48 ­ 51 Charging The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 49 P Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ­ 45, 50 Playback Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]