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” appears and
ADJUST FOCUS
4 To farther subject . . .
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. “ blinks.
Go to step 5.
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
Press the MENU Jog Dial.
2
3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The focus is locked at this point.
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Manual Focus
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (☞ pg. 14). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on “FOCUS”.
ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

 

Viewfinder

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

4MENU END

 

 

 

 

FOCUS

 

AUTO

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

 

 

DATE TIME

DEC 25. 98

 

 

TELE MACRO

OFF

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

T30

 

 

M. W. B.

AUTO

 

 

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

 

 

4NEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Screen

No indication during recording

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

Focus Menu

Screen

No indication during recording

Manual Focus

Screen

To nearer subject . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “” appears and blinks.

Go to step 5.

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

5 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

6 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and “” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

●To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 3.

●To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1.

●Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “” or “” will blink.

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Contents GR-AX999UM English Safety Precautions Product InstallationAntenna Installation Instructions Requirements for the grounding electrodeTo avoid personal injury USEServicing Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Major Features ENZoom-in Zoom-outREW BATT. ReleaseEject Push PLAY/PAUSEQuick Operation Guide D.S.C. EN System Select Switch Set to D.S.C Snapshot ButtonOpen/Close 3 Switch Power Switch Set to PlayContents CD-ROM including CR2025 x 2 for Cassette Adapter Battery PackLithium Battery VHS Playpak C-P7U BN-V18UDetach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Attach Battery PackCharge marker To AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC Jack AC PowerCar Battery Cord Lighter socket Car Battery Charger/AdapterClose Cover Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery Getting StartedDATE/TIME Setting MenuSelect Dial Viewfinder Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingTape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingClose Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder INSERT/REMOVE CassetteLoad a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeLens Cover Switch Basic RecordingBlinking Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording Now calculatingWhen the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Basic FeaturesZoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button Select DialOperation FeaturePurpose Date/Time Insert Video Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation DisplayLight OFF/AUTO/ON To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Mode when you use the video lightSnapshot Select Snapshot ModeMODESnapshot Take SnapshotFull Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpShots Mark Video Recording Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special Effects Colors of a picture are reversed Captures faster action than Sports modeIndication High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionFade/Wipe Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode To Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby ModeSuper LoLuxGain Up Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode WideViewfinder Title display Select Preset TitleEN Video Recording Instant TitlesEND Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Allows you to adjust exposure manually pg Adjusts focus automaticallyAllows you to adjust focus manually pg Adjusts exposure automaticallyEtc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingFunctions are disabled Setting isAuto Focus FocusingManual Focus Screen END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen To darken the image To brighten the image Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenExposure Menu Screen Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B REC Time Menu INT. Time INT. Time Menu INT. Time IndicatorREC Time Indicator SET Recording Time Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Interval Between RecordingsPlay Back EN Video PlaybackBasic Playback Rewind or Fast-forward the tapeActivate Manual Tracking Video Playback Features ENTracking Counter R/M PLAY/PAUSE Video Playback FeaturesPlay Back on Connected VCR Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Insert Cassette in AdapterRF-V5U Connect Camcorder to VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Tape Dubbing Power SwitchBasic Shooting Select Picture ModeMode Snapshot EN Digital Still Camera D.S.C. ShootingSelect Function Picture Mode SettingSET Picture Mode Set to D.S.C Select Dial ViewfinderC. Shooting Advanced Features Captures faster action than Sports mode pg Following happens when Twilight mode is selected pgChanged to another mode Focusing pgScreen appears Setting Menu Ex. INT. TimeTurn the Select Dial to any position except Auto LOCK, then press the Menu Jog Dial. The MenuOn Next Mode when you wish to shoot many still imagesIs better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for post Production on a PCDisabled Setting is impossibleTitles etc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu By turning off the camcorder, Demo Mode is set to OFFBasic Playback EN Button System Select SwitchAppears C. Playback Advanced FeaturesSetting Menu Ex. Protect Press the Menu Jog Dial. The Menu ScreenALL Images you shot beforehand pgSelect Index Menu Screen Access Index Menu ScreenIndex View Index ImagesSET Protect ProtectDelete Access Delete Menu ScreenSelect Delete Mode C. PlaybackCase of Select Access Delete Execute Menu ScreenNever remove the power supply unit at this stage Ex. Slide Show Access Slide ShowSlide Show Ex. Slide Show Menu Jog Dial Menu ScreenEND Transferring C. Playback ConnectionConnect to Personal Computer RUN Image Transfer SOFT- WareFunctions Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder RM-V705URM-V700U ProvidedoptionalViss Interval Timer IndicatorOperate VCR Using Remote Control UnitRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET Remote to Operate VCRRM-V700U optional Connect toPrepare Camcorder Prepare VCRCont ON/OFF VCR REC Stby Engage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE ModeBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic EditingRM-V700URM-V705U Optional or provided REW Power Switch ViewfinderSTART/STOP REW Play Pause Insert END Insert Editing Power Switch ViewfinderSelect Still Image Begin Insert EditingREW Play Pause DUB Set to Video To external Microphone input Jack cappedAfter Use User MaintenanceCleaning The Camcorder 72EN Tape Remaining Time Recording Mode SP/EPDisplayed when any of the buttons located @ Picture Stabilizer Indicator74EN # Function Navigator Dial Tally Lamp Power IndicatorREW Button Retake R Quick Review Button FF Button Retake F Button Stop ButtonDelete Select Menu Screen Charging the Battery PackDischarge The Battery Pack High Speed Shutter Mode Fast-Forward TapePg , 49 Random Assemble EditingRecording, Start/Stop Video Remove CassetteBright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder No power is suppliedSome functions are not available Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PlaybackFormat Menu Screen TroubleshootingTo avoid hazard Using Household AC Plug AdapterPlug adapter Store cassettes For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useSerious malfunctioning About moisture condensationCamcorder format VHS Ntsc standard Number Mbyte Storable shots Fine mode Approx shotsStandard mode Dimensions X 42 H 16 x 1-11/16 Weight Approx g 0.71 lbsPage Page Page GR-AX999UM

LYT0108-001A, GR-AX999UM specifications

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