JVC GZ-MG21U Camcorder User Manual


 
18 EN Video Recording (Continued)
While recording
You can zoom in up to 32x by using the optical
zoom.
Zoom magnification over 32x is done through
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
800x. Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. (
pg. 53)
You can record videos at 4:3 mode and 16:9
mode. By default, the camera is set to record
videos at the 4:3 mode.
Preparation:
Set the power switch to .
Set the MODE switch to .
Each press switches the screen aspect ratio.
If you select to use this function, the LED light
turns on to improve visibility during shooting.
Preparation:
Set the power switch to .
Set the MODE switch to .
Each time you press the button, setting
changes.
Zooming
NOTES:
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is
set all the way to W.
When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,
the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. (pg. 53)
16:9 Mode
Zoom out
Zoom in
T: Telephoto
W: Wide angle
800321
Optical zoom (up to 32x)
Digital zoom (up to 800x)
16:9
A
TTENTION:
Videos which have been recorded in 16:9 mode
may appear to be slightly vertically stretched on a
4:3 screen TV. Record videos in 4:3 mode if
playing back on a 4:3 screen TV.
NOTES:
If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you
cannot change the screen aspect ratio.
When recording or playing back videos at 16:9
mode, the image may appear to be slightly
vertically stretched.
If you want to burn the recorded videos onto
DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9
size videos and 4:3 size videos.
LED Light
The light remains on regardless
of the surrounding conditions.
The light turns on automatically
when shooting in insufficient light
conditions.
Disables this function.
16:9
No
display
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