JVC GR-DF540 - Manual (Page 44)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING 44
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Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting.
Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may
look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter
speed.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
Set “r” to “NIGHTSCOPE”. ( ੬ pg. 48) The
Night-Scope indicator “ ” appears.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 25 times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed
is being automatically adjusted.
To deactivate Night-Scope
Set “r” to “OFF” so that the Night-Scope
indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● During Night-Scope, the following functions or
settings cannot be activated and its indicator
blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special
Effects” ( ੬ pg. 48).
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu ( ੬ pg. 38).
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu ( ੬ pg. 39).
● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.
This feature lets you record still images that look
like photographs onto a tape.
1
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
3
Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.
( ੬ pg. 37, 38) The Snapshot indicator “ ”
appears.
4
Press SNAPSHOT.
● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
● The “O” indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
● You can perform Snapshot also during recording.
A still image will be recorded for approx.
6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or
“M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the
selected Snapshot mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC
SELECT” is set to “ / ”. ( ੬ pg. 41)
Night-Scope Snapshot (For Video Recording)
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