JVC GR-AXM10, GR-AXM20 Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B, Select White Balance, Adjust Focus

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SET

SEL.

LCD monitor or viewfinder

PROGRAM AE

M.W.B.

 

select dial

MWB

No indicationMWB (Auto)

White balance mode indicator

NOTES:

To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to “AUTO LOCK”.

Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned off and on again, or when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.

When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), this unit makes its color tempera- ture standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colors. For example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colors, the image becomes the color which aproximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

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Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:

•When an object is in various shades of the same color. •When a predominantly red or brown object is being

shot outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

2 Press SEL. reapeatedly until “M.W.B. ” appears.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

3 Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

“MWB” .... With a memorized personal White

Balance setting (see below) “ ” ......... Outdoors on sunny day

” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day

” ......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp

MWB

MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

ADJUST FOCUS

2 Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually (pg. 23).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

3 Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds.

•“MWB” blinks in the LCD monitor or the view- finder during adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.

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Contents For Customer Use GR-AXM20 GR-AXM10It is recommended that you Dear CustomerAntenna Installation Instructions InstallationUSE ServicingTo avoid personal injury Stop REW BATT. ReleaseEject Push Monitor Open PLAY/PAUSEP7U BN-V11UContents Detach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Attach Battery PackAA-V11U DC OUTViewfinder Adjustment Start Clock Operation Close MenuNear Menu FAR LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode indicator Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set Power to Camera Tape length indicatorLoading/Unloading a Cassette Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentEN Getting S Tarted Shoulder Strap AttachmentStop Recording Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLoad a Cassette Start ShootingBefore the following steps, perform pg Start/Stop Power indicatorJournalistic shooting Self-recordingBrightness control Purpose FeatureEN Recording Retake R/FJVC dealer for replacing the video light Video Light GR-AXM20 onlySET Video Light Light OFF/AUTO/ONProgram AE With Special Effects Darken Image Restore Initial SettingExposure Control Brighten ImageRelease Focus Lock FocusingEN Recordi NG Lock FocusFAR Near Power zoom lever Program AE select dialWide FaderCharacter Generator Instant TitlesSelect Display SELPress SEL. repeatedly until DISP. appears Select White Balance Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAdjust Focus Adjust White BalanceThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use Make SettingDetailed camcorder settings MenuOFF Interval Timer OFFGain UP NormMenu FAR Near Time-Lapse AnimationSpeaker volume control EN PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape FF Stop REW PLAY/PAUSE Counter R/M Feature Connect Camcorder to TV EN Playback Basic Conn ectionsConnection To a VCR a Editing, Dubbing and PlaybackRemove Cassette from Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS PlayPakInsert Cassette in Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRVCR Recording deck Connect to Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Operate the VCRDitin G Edit Begin Automatic EditingEND Automatic Editing Edited Tape VCR StopFunctions Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Replace Battery HolderRM-V700U Index Code Marking Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder VissCounter R/M Power IndicatorSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert Audio dubbing indicator MicrophoneDUB Set to Power OFF BATT. Release Push EjectRemove Symptom Tape won’t eject Viewfinder Power sourceLens Cover Warning indicator may blink when Lens Cover Warning indicatorTape End Display ................................ pg Focus Indicator48EN Tally Lamp Power On Indicator Power Switch Pg.15 Recording Mode SP/EP SelectCounter R Reset/M Memory Bright Dial Volume DialManual Focus MBR Code Setting ND Effect Mode Playback Auto Mode Lock ModeDate/Time Setting Diopter AdjustInformation Using Household AC Plug AdapterPlug adapter To avoid hazardDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To prolong service lifeOutput Vp-p, 75 ohms Unbalanced via Video Out connector Viewfinder off Light GR-AXM20 only Signal system NTSC-typeDimensions Including viewfinder White balance GR-AXM10 Adjustment Auto/Manual adjustmentExtraccion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Colocacion DE LA BateriaPLAY/PAUSE reproducción/pausa3 REW rebobinado Colóquelo en PlayColóquelo en Camera Botón para inicio/parada de grabación EN FO R Servicing O nly i n U.S.A HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.A. ENPage 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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