JVC GR-AX857UM 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

EN31

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

 

 

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

 

 

counter) appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJUST EXPOSURE

 

5 To brighten the image . . .

RECORDING

 

.... 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 GR-AX957UM GR-AX857UM GR-AX657UM This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Dear CustomerSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided for Point where they exit from the productIf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way To avoid personal injuryFor more details Quick Operation GuideCassette Adapter ZoomCassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Zoom outContents Detach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Attach Battery PackDischarged EN9Insert Battery in Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalSwitch OFF Power Remove Battery HolderDate/Time Settings Cont Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting SET Recording ModeClose Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder INSERT/REMOVE CassetteViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingStart Shooting Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Load a CassetteRecording Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Press Display ButtonPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T EN Recording Basic FeaturesTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewFeature Picture Stabilizer Basic FeaturesPress P. STABILIZER. appears To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light GR-AX957/AX857 onlyIf you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot GR-AX957only Take SnapshotEngagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Fade/WipeStart or END Recording Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Program AE With Special EffectsColors of a picture are reversed Display ModeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionPress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Date/Time InsertSelect the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialRecording pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pgEND Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingEND Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment SET Function ParametersTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White BalanceTo Cancel Self-Timer Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationStop Playback Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackFinishes, the indication disappears TrackingActivate Manual Tracking Noise bars disappearFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN41Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing Buttons Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 FunctionsTime-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationBegin Insert Editing Reset CounterInsert Editing Find EDIT-OUT PointBegin Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Remove Eyepiece Cleaning The CamcorderClean Lens After UseAvailable No power is suppliedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is notTape will not eject Review or Retake modeAn error number i.e. E03 appears During recording, the indications do not appearDisplayed and the tape remaining time warning White Balance Mode IndicatorClock Battery Warning Tape Remaining Time52EN GR-AX957 only Power Switch Battery Release SwitchDC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Tally Lamp Power LampDubbing Pg , 9Quick Review Digital ZoomTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeStore cassettes For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral Page Page GR-AX657UM

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