JVC GR-AXM20, GR-AXM10 manual EN Recording, Retake R/F, Feature, Purpose, Operation

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18EN RECORDING

BasicFeatures

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator

RETAKE (R/F)

Power zoom lever

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

Varies the focal length of the lens

 

and produces the zoom in/out effect.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

 

1) Push the power zoom lever down

 

toward “T”.

 

Zoom Out

1)Push the lever up toward “W”.

NOTES: The further the power zoom lever

 

is pushed, the faster the zoom

 

speed becomes.

 

Focusing may become unstable

 

during zooming. In this case, set

 

the zoom while in Record–

 

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

 

Lock (pgs. 22, 23), then zoom

 

in or out in Record mode.

 

 

FEATURE:

Quick Review

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last record-

 

ing.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

 

during the Record–Standby mode.

 

•Tape is rewound for about 2

 

seconds and played back

 

automatically, then pauses in

 

Record–Standby mode for the

 

next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

 

playback. This is normal.

 

 

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

 

Record–Standby mode.

 

2) Press either RETAKE button to

 

reach the start point for new

 

recording.

 

Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape

 

and pressing “R” reverses it.

 

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

 

recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

 

This is normal.

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Contents GR-AXM20 GR-AXM10 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youInstallation Antenna Installation InstructionsUSE ServicingTo avoid personal injury PLAY/PAUSE BATT. ReleaseEject Push Monitor Open Stop REWBN-V11U P7UContents Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackDC OUT AA-V11UViewfinder Adjustment Start Clock Operation Close MenuNear Menu FAR Set Power to Camera Tape length indicator Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode indicatorLoading/Unloading a Cassette Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentEN Getting S Tarted Tripod MountingStart Shooting Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Stop RecordingStart/Stop Power indicator Before the following steps, perform pgJournalistic shooting Self-recordingBrightness control Retake R/F FeatureEN Recording PurposeLight OFF/AUTO/ON Video Light GR-AXM20 onlySET Video Light JVC dealer for replacing the video lightProgram AE With Special Effects Brighten Image Restore Initial SettingExposure Control Darken ImageLock Focus FocusingEN Recordi NG Release Focus LockPower zoom lever Program AE select dial FAR NearFader WideInstant Titles Character GeneratorSelect Display SELPress SEL. repeatedly until DISP. appears Adjust White Balance Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAdjust Focus Select White BalanceMenu Make SettingDetailed camcorder settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-useNorm Interval Timer OFFGain UP OFFMenu FAR Near Animation Time-LapseSpeaker volume control EN PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape FF Stop REW PLAY/PAUSE Counter R/M Feature Editing, Dubbing and Playback EN Playback Basic Conn ectionsConnection To a VCR a Connect Camcorder to TVPlay Back on Connected VCR Cassette Adapter VHS PlayPakInsert Cassette in Adapter Remove Cassette from AdapterVCR Recording deck Operate the VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Connect toDitin G Edited Tape VCR Stop Begin Automatic EditingEND Automatic Editing EditReplace Battery Holder Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder FunctionsViss Index Code Marking Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder RM-V700UCounter R/M Power IndicatorSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert Audio dubbing indicator MicrophoneDUB Set to Power OFF BATT. Release Push EjectRemove Symptom Lens Cover Warning indicator Viewfinder Power sourceLens Cover Warning indicator may blink when Tape won’t ejectFocus Indicator Tape End Display ................................ pg48EN Bright Dial Volume Dial Power Switch Pg.15 Recording Mode SP/EP SelectCounter R Reset/M Memory Tally Lamp Power On IndicatorDiopter Adjust Auto Mode Lock ModeDate/Time Setting Manual Focus MBR Code Setting ND Effect Mode PlaybackTo avoid hazard Using Household AC Plug AdapterPlug adapter InformationTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useWhite balance GR-AXM10 Adjustment Auto/Manual adjustment Viewfinder off Light GR-AXM20 only Signal system NTSC-typeDimensions Including viewfinder Output Vp-p, 75 ohms Unbalanced via Video Out connectorColocacion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Extraccion DE LA BateriaPLAY/PAUSE reproducción/pausa3 REW rebobinado Colóquelo en PlayColóquelo en Camera Botón para inicio/parada de grabación HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center EN FO R Servicing O nly i n U.S.AWarranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyPage Page GR-AXM10

GR-AXM10, GR-AXM20 specifications

The JVC GR-AXM20 and GR-AXM10 are compact camcorders that made waves in the late 1990s and early 2000s thanks to their innovative features and user-friendly design. Targeting both amateur and semi-professional videographers, these models are known for their reliability and versatility. The JVC GR-AXM20, the more advanced of the two, boasts several high-tech features that appeal to a range of users, from families capturing moments to video enthusiasts.

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