JVC GR-SX851U Instruction Manual - Page 18

18 EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Display Zoom indicator bar 1X Picture stabilizer indicator Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever P. STABILIZER Button RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W". Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (੬ pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode. ● The zoom level indicator ( 5) moves during zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is through digital processing. ● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set "D.ZOOM" to "OFF" in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 24). FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camerashake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: Press P. STABILIZER. " "appears. Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears. 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 the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. ● The " " indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.