JVC Everio GZ-MS250 User manual

Taking Videos in Auto Mode
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au-
to mode.
1Open the lens cover.
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2Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.
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●The video mode icon appears.
3Check if the recording mode is Auto.
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●If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.
The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.
4Start recording.
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●Press again to stop.
Indications During Video Recording
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Display Icon Description
Recording
Mode
Press the G/H button to switch the recording
mode between G (Auto) and H (Manual).
Video Quality Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting
selected in the recording menu.
"VIDEO QUALITY" （A P. 0 ）
Remaining
Time
(Recordable
Time)
Displays the remaining time for video recording.
Recording in
Progress
Appears when video recording is in progress.
Record-Stand-
by
Appears when video recording is paused.
Scene Counter
(Recorded
Time)
Displays the elapsed time of the video that is cur-
rently being recorded.
Recording Me-
dia
Displays the icon of the media where videos are re-
corded to.
The recording media can be changed.
"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS240/
GZ-MS230)" （A P. 0 ）
"VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-MS210)" （A
P. 0 ）
Battery Indica-
tor
Displays the approximate remaining battery power.
Details of the battery power can be displayed by
pressing the INFO button.
"Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （A
P. 0 ）
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Operation Buttons for Video Recording
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Operation
Button
Description
T/W Zoom Allows the same functions as the zoom lever to be
performed.
Camera shake that often occurs when using the zoom
lever can be minimized.
"Zooming" （A P. 0 ）
DIS Sets whether to reduce camera shake.
"Reducing Camera Shake" （A P. 0 ）
Recording
Start/Stop
Functions as the START/STOP button.
"RECORD BUTTON" （A P. 0 ）
Quick Re-
view
Enables the most recently captured video to be
viewed.
"Checking the Captured Image Immediately" （A
P. 0 ）
Auto/Manual Switches the recording mode between Auto and Man-
ual.
NOTE:
●The slider operation button cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
flipped.
●The zoom appears when the slider is touched.
Useful Settings for Recording
●The aspect ratio for recording can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3.
"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" （A P. 0 ）
●Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
recording.
"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P. 0 ）
●When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately
if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned
off by closing the monitor.
"QUICK RESTART" （A P. 0 ）
●When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off au-
tomatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)
"AUTO POWER OFF" （A P. 0 ）
CAUTION:
●Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.
●Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like
the bathroom.
●Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as
well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.
●The access lamp lights up when video recording is in progress. Do not
remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is
lighted.
●Make a backup of important recorded data
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or
other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any
lost data.
NOTE:
●Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a
trial recording.
●Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start
shooting. If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a PC or
disc.
●Do not forget to make copies after recording!
●Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more
consecutive hours according to specifications.
(It may take some time to resume recording.)
●For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size ex-
ceeds 4 GB.
●You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours in-
doors.
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