JVC GR-AX201, GR-AX501 Manual White Balance Operation, SET Manual White Balance, Enter Setting

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White paper

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Manual White Balance Operation

If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.

Select Dial

Display

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T45

4RETURN

M.W.B.

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

MWB

Power Switch

Menu Screen

M.W.B. Menu

 

SELECT OPERATION MODE

 

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

 

 

adjustment (☞ pg. 30), and select “MWB”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

 

2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

 

 

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

 

 

white paper fills the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER SETTING

 

3 Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.

 

 

 

•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

 

 

RECORDING

4 Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

 

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the

 

 

highlight bar on “RETURN”.

 

 

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

 

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

 

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The

 

white balance is adjusted based on the colour,

 

changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue

 

paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.

 

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper

in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus

manually (☞ pg. 29).

● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,

etc.). Because the colour temperature is different

depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will

differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this

function for a more natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White

EXIT

Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the

power is turned off or the battery removed.

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Contents GR-AX501 GR-AX401 GR-AX301 GR-AX201 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerContents Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerDischarged RE-INSERT Holder Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings SET Tape Length Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting SET Recording ModeINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder Close Cassette HolderViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Attach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingLoad a Cassette Power Switch Position12 EN Recording Basic RecordingRecording Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Press Display ButtonZoom Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T Power SwitchTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewSEC. REC Button Stabilizer Button Display Feature Picture StabilizerFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-AX301/AX201 only Press P. STABILIZER. appearsTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light GR-AX501/AX401 onlyLight OFF/AUTO/ON Switch Take Snapshot Recording Advanced Features18 EN Snapshot GR-AX501/AX401 onlyStart or END Recording Fade/WipeProgramme AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode 20 ENColours of a picture are reversed Display ModeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionDate/Time Insert Access DATE/TIME DISP. MenuSet the Power Switch to PRO 22 ENSelect the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles 24 EN Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END SettingMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN END Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated Focusing28 EN Auto FocusEND Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusSET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment 30 ENTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White Balance32 EN Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationPlay Back 34 ENPlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapeAE Button Effect Button FeaturesTracking Activate Manual TrackingFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Insert Battery Recording safety holeConnection For Tape Dubbing 38 ENBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing Functions Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder 40ENTime-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationOperate VCR Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodePrepare Camcorder Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal VCR Other than Type orRegister END of Scene 44 ENSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackHow to use Supplemental Information on the Remote ControlAutomatic Editing to VCR Insert Editing 46 ENRemote sensor Microphone Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing END Audio Dubbing48 EN Some functions are not available Review or Retake modeDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject50EN Connectors w to r are located beneath Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingVideo Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Power Switch Battery Release SwitchEN Index Indications Store cassettes To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard During useDo not leave the unit For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Cleaning The CamcorderPower consumption ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories Storage temperatureGR-AX201

GR-AX401, GR-AX501, GR-AX201, GR-AX301 specifications

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