JVC GR-D340 E: Wide Mode Snapshot (Record Still Image On

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

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Wide Mode

Snapshot (Record Still Image On

This camcorder allows you to choose the type of

Tape)

image output format for recording.

This feature lets you record still images that look

[ ] = Factory-preset

like photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your

2 Press SNAPSHOT.

selection.

● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

4:3

16:9

● The “PHOTO” indication appears and a still

image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then

the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

[4:3]: Records with no change in the screen

mode.

ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen

● You can perform Snapshot also during recording.

ratio. When using this mode on a TV with a

A still image will be recorded for approx.

normal screen ratio, refer to your TV’s instruction

5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

manual.

● Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9

wide mode (

16:9 indicator) is selected.

16:9: For playback on TVs with an aspect

ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit

Motor Drive Mode

the screen without distortion. The indicator

appears. When using this mode, refer to your

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 2 provides

wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During

an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval

playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/

between still images: approx. 1 second)

viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting.

Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may

ADVANCED FEATURES

look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter

speed.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 pg. 14)

3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope

indicator “ ” appears.

● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed

is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Scope

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope

indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● During Night-Scope, “GAIN UP” or “DIS” in

SETTING Menu 墌 pg. 24 cannot be activated.

● Night-Scope cannot be activated simultaneously

with “SNOW” or “SPORTS” of “PROGRAM AE”, or

all modes of “SHUTTER”. 墌 pg. 32

● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a

tripod is recommended.