JVC GR-AX841 Exposure Control, Access Exposure Menu, Access Manual Exposure, Adjust Exposure

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Select Dial

Display

FOCUS AUTO

EXPOSURE AUTO

WIDEOFF

S . LXOFF TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

4RETURN

Power Switch

Menu Screen

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Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

 

SELECT OPERATION MODE

 

1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

 

 

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

 

 

2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

 

 

ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU

 

 

3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

 

 

“EXPOSURE” and press it.

 

 

 

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

 

4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

 

RECORDING

 

“MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level

 

counter) appears.

 

 

 

 

ADJUST EXPOSURE

5 To brighten the image . . .

 

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure

 

 

control level counter increases (maximum +06).

 

 

Go to step 6.

 

 

To darken the image . . .

 

 

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure

 

 

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

 

 

Go to step 6.

 

6

 

 

 

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

EXPOSURE Menu

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

7 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears

and the exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

Manual Exposure

Screen

00

Exposure control level counter

To brighten the image

06

06

+06

To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.

To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

To darken the image

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Contents For Customer Use GR-AX841For clock operation Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you Power Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsTo remove the battery pack Using the battery packSlide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack For more detailsZoom Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1DC Cord for clock operationZoom out Cassette AdapterContents Power Discharged Charge MarkerSwitch OFF Power Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode ContOpen Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Close Cassette HolderViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapBasic Recording Power Switch PositionLoad a Cassette Start ShootingPress Display Button Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Feature Picture Stabilizer EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T Press P. STABILIZER. appearsFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Feature Quick ReviewTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Basic FeaturesFeature Video Light Tomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Recording Advanced Features EN21Fade/Wipe Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYSelect Mode Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftSports SepiaND Effect Nega/Posi Negative/PositivePress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Recording Advanced FeaturesDate/Time Insert Select the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles RETURN. Then press the Select Dial to close Menu ScreenEND Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingAllows you to set the current date and time pg Recording pgAccess Manual Exposure Access Exposure MenuAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAccess Manual Focus Access Focus MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusAccess White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingAccess INT. Time Menu Self-TimerStart Delayed Recording To Cancel Self-TimerTime-Lapse AnimationRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Playback Basic PlaybackPlay Back Stop PlaybackActivate Manual Tracking TrackingNoise bars disappear Finishes, the indication disappearsFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Using The Cassette Adapter EN39Insert Battery Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Clean Lens Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Remove EyepieceRecording does not start No power is suppliedAnimation or Time-Lapse is not AvailableAn error number i.e. E03 appears Review or Retake modeDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not ejectClock Battery Warning White Balance Mode IndicatorTape Remaining Time Displayed and the tape remaining time warning46EN Power Switch Battery Release Switch Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ONDC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Tally Lamp Power LampPg , 9 Index TermsTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeOther than the USA Avoid using the unit For safety, do notDuring use Store cassettesGeneral ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories Alimentacion AlimentaciónColocacion DE LA Bateria Indicador de cargaPara extraer la batería Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaUtilización de la batería EN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN55 GR-AX841

GR-AX841 specifications

The JVC GR-AX841 is a compact and innovative camcorder that gained popularity in the early 1990s, standing out for its unique feature set and user-friendly operation. This model is part of JVC's GR series, renowned for its advanced technologies and robust performance in video recording.

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