USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)
OFF ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to �ON�, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. �Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV�s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie. �The �CINEMA� mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to �VIDEO� (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only).
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
TELE MACRO
WIDE MODE
OFF CINEMA
SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV�s instruction manual. During playback/ recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically. �The �SQUEEZE� mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to �VIDEO� (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only). WIND CUT BEEP OFF ON OFF BEEP MELODY TALLY OFF ON ID NUMBER
(GR-DVL257/DVL150 only)
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. Helps cut down on noise created by wind. � sound will change. This is normal. � appears. The quality of the
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 26, 42). Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 26, 42). The tally lamp remains off at all times. The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
: Factory-preset
NOTES: � The � MANUAL� settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to � �. �� SYSTEM� functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to � � are also applied when the Power Switch is set to � �( pg. 50).
