JVC GR-SX20 Camcorder User Manual


 
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5S
PAUSE
RECORDING
Basic Features (cont.)
P. STABILIZER Button
Power Switch
FEATURE:
Picture Stabilizer
PURPOSE:
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-
shake, particularly at high magnification.
OPERATION:
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ” appears.
To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following condi-
tions:
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 back-
grounds.
Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording
with the camcorder on a tripod.
The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.
FEATURE:
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
PURPOSE:
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene
transitions like those seen in TV programmes.
OPERATION:
1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. 5S”
appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the
camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode
automatically.
To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC
again so that “ 5S” disappears.
NOTE:
Fade/Wipe (
pg. 19) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC.
Display
Picture stabilizer indicator
5 SEC. REC Button
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator