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... 24 Capturing Still Images During Video Recording 26 Taking Still Images in Auto Mode 27 Zooming 30 Manual Recording 30 Shooting According to Scene (Subject 32 Adjusting Focus Manually 33 Adjusting Brightness 34 Setting Backlight Compensation 35 Setting White Balance 36 Taking Close-up Shots 37 ... 111 Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive 111 Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX355 112 Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX355 113 Copying to Windows PC (GZ-EX355/GZ-EX310 114 Verifying System Requirements (Guideline 114 Installing the Provided Software 115 Backing Up Files 116 ...
... 24 Capturing Still Images During Video Recording 26 Taking Still Images in Auto Mode 27 Zooming 30 Manual Recording 30 Shooting According to Scene (Subject 32 Adjusting Focus Manually 33 Adjusting Brightness 34 Setting Backlight Compensation 35 Setting White Balance 36 Taking Close-up Shots 37 ... 111 Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive 111 Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX355 112 Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX355 113 Copying to Windows PC (GZ-EX355/GZ-EX310 114 Verifying System Requirements (Guideline 114 Installing the Provided Software 115 Backing Up Files 116 ...
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"Setting Details" (A p. 35) o o 10 If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected or if the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightness by using backlight compensation in the Manual mode. .. Useful Shooting Techniques its brightness for recording.
"Setting Details" (A p. 35) o o 10 If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected or if the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightness by using backlight compensation in the Manual mode. .. Useful Shooting Techniques its brightness for recording.
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... easier to find it. "Marking the Video While Recording" (A p. 53) 6 Menu Button "Operating the Menu" (A p. 224) 7 Display Button Switches the display between P Intelligent Auto and H Manual. 16 Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) .. 0 Setting ends and returns to malfunction. Memo : 0 Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. 0 Do...
... easier to find it. "Marking the Video While Recording" (A p. 53) 6 Menu Button "Operating the Menu" (A p. 224) 7 Display Button Switches the display between P Intelligent Auto and H Manual. 16 Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) .. 0 Setting ends and returns to malfunction. Memo : 0 Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. 0 Do...
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... sure that it is set 1 hour ahead. Caution : 0 To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit from falling off , read the instruction manual of the tripod (or monopod) to Local Time when Traveling" (A p. 22) When "ON" is selected in "DST SETTING" of "CLOCK ADJUST". Memo : 0 It is recommended...
... sure that it is set 1 hour ahead. Caution : 0 To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit from falling off , read the instruction manual of the tripod (or monopod) to Local Time when Traveling" (A p. 22) When "ON" is selected in "DST SETTING" of "CLOCK ADJUST". Memo : 0 It is recommended...
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... If the mode is set . " VIDEO QUALITY " (A p. 228) B TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Displays the setting of P (Intelligent Auto) or H (Manual). By default, it is currently being recorded. 0 Press again to . "Reducing Camera Shake" (A p. 52) E Recording Media Displays the icon of the ... "Checking the Remaining Recording Time" (A p. 61) G Recording Mode Displays the current recording mode of "TOUCH PRIORITY AE/ AF". "SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX355)" (A p. 227) J Remaining Recording Time Displays the remaining time for video recording. "Clock Setting" (A p. 18) D Image Stabilizer Displays...
... If the mode is set . " VIDEO QUALITY " (A p. 228) B TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF Displays the setting of P (Intelligent Auto) or H (Manual). By default, it is currently being recorded. 0 Press again to . "Reducing Camera Shake" (A p. 52) E Recording Media Displays the icon of the ... "Checking the Remaining Recording Time" (A p. 61) G Recording Mode Displays the current recording mode of "TOUCH PRIORITY AE/ AF". "SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX355)" (A p. 227) J Remaining Recording Time Displays the remaining time for video recording. "Clock Setting" (A p. 18) D Image Stabilizer Displays...
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... display the mode switching screen. Tap B to switch the mode to still image. 3 Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto. 0 If the mode is H Manual, tap H on the subject. 0 When focused, the focus icon lights up when a still image is A video, tap A on the recording screen to change the displays...
... display the mode switching screen. Tap B to switch the mode to still image. 3 Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto. 0 If the mode is H Manual, tap H on the subject. 0 When focused, the focus icon lights up when a still image is A video, tap A on the recording screen to change the displays...
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... Remaining Recording Time" (A p. 61) F Recording Mode Displays the current recording mode of sunset naturally. Y Reproduces the colors of P (Intelligent Auto) or H (Manual). V Allows people to backlight. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX355)" (A p. 242) E Battery Indicator Displays the approximate remaining battery power during the day. By default, it is used for shooting. Display...
... Remaining Recording Time" (A p. 61) F Recording Mode Displays the current recording mode of sunset naturally. Y Reproduces the colors of P (Intelligent Auto) or H (Manual). V Allows people to backlight. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX355)" (A p. 242) E Battery Indicator Displays the approximate remaining battery power during the day. By default, it is used for shooting. Display...
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...) - Tap A or B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively. (You can also use the A/B button on this unit.) 3 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is a screen of view. 0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording...screen to magnify the subject for shooting. Memo : 0 When digital zoom is digitally enlarged. 0 The zoom ratio range can be adjusted using the manual mode. Recording Zooming The angle of view can be set for both video and still image modes. *The following zoom options are available: - ...
...) - Tap A or B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively. (You can also use the A/B button on this unit.) 3 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is a screen of view. 0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording...screen to magnify the subject for shooting. Memo : 0 When digital zoom is digitally enlarged. 0 The zoom ratio range can be adjusted using the manual mode. Recording Zooming The angle of view can be set for both video and still image modes. *The following zoom options are available: - ...
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... .. 6 Tap the item to set . "Shooting According to backlight. 0 Use this when recording in a dark or bright location. "Adjusting Focus Manually" (A p. 33) BRIGHTNESS ADJUST 0 Overall brightness on the screen can be adjusted. 0 Use this when shooting against the light. "Taking Close-up..."Adjusting Brightness" (A p. 34) BACKLIGHT COMP. 0 Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to Scene (Subject)" (A p. 32) FOCUS 0 Use manual focus if the subject is not focused automatically. "Setting White Balance" (A p. 36) TELE MACRO 0 Use this when the color on the various...
... .. 6 Tap the item to set . "Shooting According to backlight. 0 Use this when recording in a dark or bright location. "Adjusting Focus Manually" (A p. 33) BRIGHTNESS ADJUST 0 Overall brightness on the screen can be adjusted. 0 Use this when shooting against the light. "Taking Close-up..."Adjusting Brightness" (A p. 34) BACKLIGHT COMP. 0 Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to Scene (Subject)" (A p. 32) FOCUS 0 Use manual focus if the subject is not focused automatically. "Setting White Balance" (A p. 36) TELE MACRO 0 Use this when the color on the various...
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Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. 0 Tap "OFF" to cancel the selection. 0 Tap L to exit the menu. . . . .. . 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "SCENE SELECT". 0 Tap 0 or 1 ... that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 5 Tap the appropriate scene. 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to the previous screen. 32
Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. 0 Tap "OFF" to cancel the selection. 0 Tap L to exit the menu. . . . .. . 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "SCENE SELECT". 0 Tap 0 or 1 ... that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 5 Tap the appropriate scene. 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to the previous screen. 32
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Memo : 0 All scenes of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. *The following is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to... "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "FOCUS". 0 Tap L to exit the menu. 0 Tap J to return to Manual. *The image is dark. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Setting b NIGHTALIVE Effect Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the...
Memo : 0 All scenes of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. *The following is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to... "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "FOCUS". 0 Tap L to exit the menu. 0 Tap J to return to Manual. *The image is dark. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Setting b NIGHTALIVE Effect Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the...
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If p appears blinking, focus cannot be set any further. 0 Tap p to focus on a distant subject. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. 0 When focus is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to focus on a near subject. Recording 6 Adjust the focus. 0 Tap E to.... 34 Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is confirmed, the focusing frame disappears and E and p are displayed. 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "...
If p appears blinking, focus cannot be set any further. 0 Tap p to focus on a distant subject. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. 0 When focus is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to focus on a near subject. Recording 6 Adjust the focus. 0 Tap E to.... 34 Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is confirmed, the focusing frame disappears and E and p are displayed. 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "...
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... the subject appears too dark due to backlight. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to confirm. Recording Setting Backlight Compensation You ...still images. 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "BACKLIGHT COMP.". 0 Tap L to exit the menu. 0 Tap J to return to Manual. 2 Tap "MENU". 5 Tap "MANUAL". 6 Adjust the brightness value. 0 Compensation range: -2.0 to +2.0 0 Tap 3 to increase the brightness. 0 Tap 2 to decrease the brightness. 7 Tap "SET...
... the subject appears too dark due to backlight. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to confirm. Recording Setting Backlight Compensation You ...still images. 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "BACKLIGHT COMP.". 0 Tap L to exit the menu. 0 Tap J to return to Manual. 2 Tap "MENU". 5 Tap "MANUAL". 6 Adjust the brightness value. 0 Compensation range: -2.0 to +2.0 0 Tap 3 to increase the brightness. 0 Tap 2 to decrease the brightness. 7 Tap "SET...
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... ON ADVANCE Details Backlight compensation is not adjusted appropriately by "ON". 0 After setting, the tele macro icon l appears. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "WHITE BALANCE". 0 Tap L to exit the menu. 0 Tap J to return to display the mode...You can set the color tone to suit the light source. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 "ADVANCE" is enabled. Backlight compensation is designed to perform more effective backlight compensation.
... ON ADVANCE Details Backlight compensation is not adjusted appropriately by "ON". 0 After setting, the tele macro icon l appears. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 4 Tap "WHITE BALANCE". 0 Tap L to exit the menu. 0 Tap J to return to display the mode...You can set the color tone to suit the light source. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 "ADVANCE" is enabled. Backlight compensation is designed to perform more effective backlight compensation.
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...0 The setting will not change if "MWB" is being tapped too fast (less than 1 second). *The image is only an impression. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 0 Select the item by using the tele macro function. *The ... deep water area (water appears blue) using an optional marine case. Setting AUTO MWB FINE CLOUD HALOGEN MARINE:BLUE MARINE:GREEN Details Adjusts automatically to Manual. 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 37 Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video light. ...
...0 The setting will not change if "MWB" is being tapped too fast (less than 1 second). *The image is only an impression. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. 0 If the mode is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 0 Select the item by using the tele macro function. *The ... deep water area (water appears blue) using an optional marine case. Setting AUTO MWB FINE CLOUD HALOGEN MARINE:BLUE MARINE:GREEN Details Adjusts automatically to Manual. 2 Tap "MENU". 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap "RECORD SETTING". 37 Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video light. ...
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... 0 Audio cannot be played back at 150 times speed. 10SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5-second intervals. "Tripod Mounting" (A p. 21) "Adjusting Focus Manually" (A p. 33) "Setting White Balance" (A p. 36) 55 Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at ... Actual Elapsed Time D Remaining Recording Time Description Displays the recording interval that is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually. Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of the selected period. 0 When the recording interval is turned off . Recorded videos will...
... 0 Audio cannot be played back at 150 times speed. 10SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5-second intervals. "Tripod Mounting" (A p. 21) "Adjusting Focus Manually" (A p. 33) "Setting White Balance" (A p. 36) 55 Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at ... Actual Elapsed Time D Remaining Recording Time Description Displays the recording interval that is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually. Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of the selected period. 0 When the recording interval is turned off . Recorded videos will...
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... there are no movement within the red frame, recording will stop in brightness are too fast or the changes in 5 seconds. 0 To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button. Memo : 0 Recording stops when there are not available after "AUTO REC" is a screen of the model with the zoom, etc...
... there are no movement within the red frame, recording will stop in brightness are too fast or the changes in 5 seconds. 0 To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button. Memo : 0 Recording stops when there are not available after "AUTO REC" is a screen of the model with the zoom, etc...
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...pre-set length of playback that can be extracted for a digest playback. PLAYBACK PLAYLIST Plays back the playlists that are marked manually are the types of time. Playback Playing Back Videos The followings are extracted and pieced together for playback; extracted scenes can ... selected, recorded video is registered, and scenes that you have created. . . .. Tap A to switch the mode to the game score settings. (GZ-EX355/EX310) "Game Score Settings" (A p. 186) DIGEST PLAYBACK From the recorded video, scenes with a smile detected, scenes with a person whose face is digested...
...pre-set length of playback that can be extracted for a digest playback. PLAYBACK PLAYLIST Plays back the playlists that are marked manually are the types of time. Playback Playing Back Videos The followings are extracted and pieced together for playback; extracted scenes can ... selected, recorded video is registered, and scenes that you have created. . . .. Tap A to switch the mode to the game score settings. (GZ-EX355/EX310) "Game Score Settings" (A p. 186) DIGEST PLAYBACK From the recorded video, scenes with a smile detected, scenes with a person whose face is digested...
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... of the model with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector that best suits your TV. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. 0 The following is low. looks strange. " HDMI CONTROL " (A p. 241) The language on TV You can play back in HD ... Back Still Images" (A p. 74) 77 The color of this unit to "4:3". HDMI-CEC functions do not appear on TV, set "HDMI CONTROL" to the instruction manual of the TV in memory. 1 Connect to a TV. 0 Turn off the camcorder by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. 0 Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable...
... of the model with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector that best suits your TV. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. 0 The following is low. looks strange. " HDMI CONTROL " (A p. 241) The language on TV You can play back in HD ... Back Still Images" (A p. 74) 77 The color of this unit to "4:3". HDMI-CEC functions do not appear on TV, set "HDMI CONTROL" to the instruction manual of the TV in memory. 1 Connect to a TV. 0 Turn off the camcorder by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. 0 Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable...
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... 241) Operation Method 1 1 Turn on this unit. 2 Select the playback mode. 3 Connect the HDMI mini cable. 0 TV turns on automatically and switches to the instruction manual of this unit will not work when connected to these cases, set "HDMI CONTROL" to "OFF". Operating in Conjunction with a language that differs from the... automatically, even if the display language of the TV, set the HDMI-CEC related setting to "ON". (For details, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.) 0 Set "HDMI CONTROL" in the CONNECTION SETTINGS menu to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, images and sounds may ...
... 241) Operation Method 1 1 Turn on this unit. 2 Select the playback mode. 3 Connect the HDMI mini cable. 0 TV turns on automatically and switches to the instruction manual of this unit will not work when connected to these cases, set "HDMI CONTROL" to "OFF". Operating in Conjunction with a language that differs from the... automatically, even if the display language of the TV, set the HDMI-CEC related setting to "ON". (For details, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.) 0 Set "HDMI CONTROL" in the CONNECTION SETTINGS menu to the TV via the HDMI mini cable, images and sounds may ...