JVC GR D90U Instructions - Page 29

GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 - 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, " " is displayed. MANUAL The " MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch y is set to " ". MANUAL DIS - ON TELE MACRO- OF F W I DE MODE - OF F WI ND CUT - OFF RETURN DIS OFF: To turn off this function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: • 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 backgrounds. ● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. ● The " " indicator ! blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used. TELE MACRO [OFF]: To turn off this function. ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to "ON", you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.). • Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. 2 appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie. • The "CINEMA" mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only). SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. 2 appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically. • The "SQUEEZE" mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to "VIDEO" (GR-D90/ D70 only). WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. " " 7 appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. SYSTEM " SYSTEM" functions which are set when the Power Switch y is set to " " are also applied when the Power Switch y is set to "PLAY" (੬ pg. 31). S Y S T EM BEEP - MELODY TALLY - ON REMOTE - ON DEMO MODE - ON PR I OR I TY - LCD CAM RESET RETURN [ ] = Factory-preset EN 29 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT