JVC GZ-HM550 - Manual Recording

Manual Recording
You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using
the manual mode.
Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes.
1
Select video or still image mode.
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The video or still image mode icon appears.
2
Select the Manual recording mode.
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The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.
3
Start recording.
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Press again to stop.
Memo:
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The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.
Manual Recording Menu
The following items can be set.
Name Description
SCENE SELECT
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Recordings that suit the shooting condi-
tions can be performed easily.
"Scene Selection" （A P.34）
FOCUS
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Use manual focus if the subject is not fo-
cused automatically.
"Adjusting Focus Manually" （A P.35）
FOCUS ASSIST Focused subject is outlined in color for more
precise focus.
"Using Focus Assist" （A P.35）
BRIGHTNESS AD-
JUST
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Overall brightness on the screen can be
adjusted.
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Use this when recording in a dark or bright
location.
"Adjusting Brightness" （A P.36）
SHUTTER SPEED
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Shutter speed can be adjusted.
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Use this when shooting a fast-moving sub-
ject or to emphasize the subject's move-
ment.
"Setting Shutter Speed" （A P.36）
WHITE BALANCE
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Overall color on the screen can be adjus-
ted.
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Use this when the color on the screen ap-
pears differently from the actual color.
"Setting White Balance" （A P.37）
BACKLIGHT COMP.
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Corrects the image when the subject ap-
pears dark due to backlight.
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Use this when shooting against the light.
"Setting Backlight Compensation" （A
P.37）
METERING AREA/
TYPE
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Brightness of a specified area can be set
as the standard.
"Setting Metering Area" （A P.38）
EFFECT
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Images that look like old photographs or
black-and-white movies can be taken.
"Recording with Effects" （A P.38）
TELE MACRO
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Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of
the subject.
"Taking Close-up Shots" （A P.39）
Recording
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