JVC GZ-V500 Camcorder User Manual


 
Taking Videos in Auto Mode
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the
Intelligent
Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted
automatically to suit the shooting conditions.
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In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is
displayed on the screen.
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Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
1
Open the LCD monitor.
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A
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Check if the recording mode is A.
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If
the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap A to switch the mode to video.
2
Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto.
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REC
PLAY
MENU
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If the mode is H Manual, tap H on the recording screen to display
the mode switching screen.
Tap P to switch the recording mode to Intelligent Auto.
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intelligent AUTO
MANUAL
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Start recording.
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Press again to stop.
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Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
Use the n button to change the displays.
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After recording, close the lens cover.
“Lens Cover Switch” (A p. 143
)
Memo :
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Depending
on the subject and shooting conditions, recording may not be
performed properly even in the Intelligent Auto mode.
Caution :
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While this unit may be used with the LCD monitor reversed and closed,
the temperature rises more easily. Do not use this unit with the LCD
monitor reversed and closed for long periods of time.
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The
power may turn off to protect the circuit if the temperature of this unit
rises too much.
Indications During Video Recording
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10:10
MENU
REC
PLAY
Display Icon Description
A
Video Quality Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY”
setting selected in the recording menu.
“ VIDEO QUALITY ” (A p. 119
)
B
TOUCH PRIORITY
AE/AF
Displays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/
AF”. By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”
.
“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH
PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 44)
C
Time Displays the current time.
“Clock Setting” (A p. 17)
D
Image Stabilizer Displays the image stabilizer setting.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 53
)
E
Recording Media Displays the icon of the media where videos
are recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
F
Battery Indicator Displays the approximate remaining battery
power.
G
Recording Mode Displays the current recording mode of P
(Intelligent Auto) or H (Manual).
H
Remaining
Recording Time
Displays the remaining time for video
recording.
“Checking the Remaining Recording Time”
(A p. 61
)
I
Scene Counter
(Recorded Time)
Displays the elapsed time of the video that is
currently being recorded.
Recording
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