User's Manual

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the
Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted
automatically to suit the shooting conditions.
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In case of specific shooting scenes such as night view (B), person (A)
etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.
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Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
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Open the lens cover.
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2
Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.
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The video mode icon appears.
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Check if the recording mode is Intelligent Auto.
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If the mode is H Manual, press the i.AUTO button to switch.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
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Start recording.
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Press again to stop.
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Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
Use the n button to change the displays.
“Operation Buttons for Video Recording” (A p. 26)
Indications During Video Recording
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Display Icon Description
Time Displays the current time.
“Clock Setting” (A p. 20)
Touch Priority AE/
AF
Displays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF”
. By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”.
“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY
AE/AF)” (A p. 39)
Video Quality Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting
selected in the recording menu.
“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 81)
Image Stabilizer Sets whether to reduce camera shake.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 42)
Scene Counter
(Recorded Time)
Displays the elapsed time of the video that is
currently being recorded.
Remaining
Recording Time
Displays the remaining time for video recording.
Recording Mode Press the i.AUTO button to switch the recording
mode between P (Intelligent Auto) and H
(Manual).
Battery Indicator 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. 48)
Recording Media Displays the icon of the media where videos are
recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
“REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM450/GZ-
HM650/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690)” (A p. 95)
“REC VIDEO TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440)”
(A p. 96)
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Scenes of Intelligent Auto
Display Icon
Description
E
Captures one’s skin beautifully.
A
Allows people to be captured naturally.
D
Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp
image with vivid colors.
I
Records with minimal noise in the overall image.
B
Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with
minimal noise in the overall image.
J
Prevents colors from fading even when recording
in a bright environment.
G
Records while focusing on a near object.
H
Reproduces the green color of trees vividly.
F
Reproduces the colors of sunset naturally.
C
Adjusts settings so that the subject does not
appear too dark due to backlight.
Recording
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