JVC GZ-MG77EK Camcorder User Manual


 
20 EN Video Recording (Continued)
While recording
You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical
zoom.
Zoom magnification over 10x is done through
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
300x. Set [ZOOM] to [40X] or [300X]. (
pg. 57)
You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9 size.
By default, the camera is set to record videos at
the 4:3 size.
Preparation:
Set the power switch to .
Set the MODE switch to .
Each press switches the screen size.
Zooming
NOTES:
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm 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. 57)
Zoom out
Zoom in
T: Telephoto
W: Wide angle
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Optical zoom (up to 10x)
Digital zoom (up to 300x)
Changing the Screen Size
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 size if playing
back on a 4:3 screen TV.
NOTES:
If the recording mode is set to ECONOMY, you
cannot change the screen size.
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.
If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.
16:9
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