JVC GR-AXM511 manual Basic Recording, Power Switch Position, Load a Cassette, Start Shooting

16ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power (☞ pg. 8)

●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 12)

●Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 12)

●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 15)

●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 15)

1 LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

3 START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

AUTO

(Full Auto mode):

PRO.

(PRO. mode):

OFF:

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. If you want more creative capabilities than full auto recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.