JVC GR-AX18EG, GR-AXM18, GR-AXM28 Journalistic shooting, Interface shooting, Brightness control

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EN15

Journalistic shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

 

TILT LCD MONITOR

 

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

 

2 direction.

 

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle

 

(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

 

Interface shooting

 

A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD

 

monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing

 

your own image in the LCD monitor.

 

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

 

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180

 

1 degrees so that it faces forward.

 

•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an

 

angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor

 

image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder

 

also switches on.

 

START RECORDING

 

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when

 

2 self-recording) and start recording.

 

Self-recording

 

•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and

 

indications do not appear inverted as they would

 

when viewing a mirror.

 

NOTE:

 

During Interface Shooting, indications other than the

 

Date/Time display and Title display do not appear in the

 

viewfinder.

 

Brightness control

 

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by

 

turning the BRIGHT Dial.

 

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

 

If you want to brighten the image . . .

 

1 Turn the Dial towards “+”.

BRIGHT Dial

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards ”.

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Contents Safety Precautions Logical Choice Attach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackDC OUT AA-V15EGClose Cover Insert BatteryGetting Started Date/Time Setting Access Menu ScreenMenu Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Loading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach Strap Load a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY Mode Basic Recording Start ShootingTape remaining time indicator Stop RecordingTally lamp Lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Start/Stop ButtonEN Recording Basic Recording Brightness control Journalistic shootingInterface shooting Feature Purpose Operation EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed5SEC. REC Retake R/F 5Sec. Rec mode indicatorFeature Quick ReviewLight OFF/AUTO/ON Basic FeaturesSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Video Light GR-AXM28 onlyDate/Time/Character Insert DATE/TIMEDisplay Select Dial After 1 sec Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects MarkViewfinder indication DialMode Wide Advanced FeaturesFader Super LoLux Gain Up Select Super Lolux ModeSelect Preset Title Instant TitlesMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen LCD monitor or viewfinderUsing Menu For Detailed Adjustment Recording Menu Screen ExplanationsREC Time Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus Screen END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image To darken the imageManual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B INT. Time REC TimeSET Interval Between Recordings Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Recording TimeRewind or Fast-forward the tape EN PlaybackBasic Playback Play BackAdjust Volume Playback FeaturesSpeaker volume control TrackingFeatures Counter R/M REWInsert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Basic ConnectionsConnect Camcorder to VCR Power Switch PLAY/PAUSEReplace Battery Holder Using Remote Control Unit GR-AXM28 onlyPull OUT Battery Holder FunctionsSTART/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator Viewfinder SET Remote to Operate VCR Using Remote Control Unit GR AXM28 onlyRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Operate VCRPrepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Register END of Scene Access R.A. Edit Counter DisplayRegister Beginning of Scene Register Additional ScenesEND Automatic Editing Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing VCR REC Stby ON/OFFSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSEREW FF REW Play DUBDoesn’t come back on by itself No power is suppliedPower suddenly goes off Recording cannot be performedAn error number i.e. E03 appears Indicators and the pictureReview or Retake mode Tape won’t eject50EN Indicators 52EN To avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useCont Specifications General