JVC GR-AXM500 specifications Video Recording Basic Features, Date/Time, Display Select Dial

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VIDEORECORDINGBasicFeatures(cont.)

DATE/TIME

Display

Select Dial

Date display

Time display

Date/Time display

Auto Date

 

Date-off mode

Record mode

 

(No display)

The characters you have set using

Character Generator (pg. 31)

Date display

 

Auto Date Record mode

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Auto date record mode

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

NOTES:

Date/Time/Character Insert

To display the date and time on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically.

1)Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

2)Choose a display mode by pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly while in Record-Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left.

You should have already

performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so first.

DISPLAY

The selected display can be recorded.

If you don’t want to record the display, select the Date-off mode before shooting.

If you want to delete the display during shooting, press DATE/TIME.

To recall the display, engage the Record-Standby mode and press DATE/TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears.

Even if you shoot with the date/ time/character displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, they will not be recorded.

AUTO DATE RECORD

Your camcorder automatically

records the date for about 5

seconds after recording is initiated

in the following situations:

Time display

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Date/Time display

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Auto date record executed

After changing the date.

After loading a cassette.

After Auto Date Record mode is

selected by pressing DATE/TIME.

In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

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Contents GR-AXM500 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerCrossed Out Dust Bin Mark Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublZoom-in Programme AE with Special EffectsFocus, Exposure Control and so on Zoom-outCable Adapter Cassette Adapter C-P7UBN-V12U DC CordBATT. Release Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack Push EjectSystem Select Switch Set to D.S.C SwitchButton Power Switch Set to Play Hook on Snapshot Button 2PushAttach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Detach Battery PackCharge marker To DC in jack Terminal AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional DC OUTClose Cover Insert BatteryClose the compartment cover until it clicks in place Menu DATE/TIME Setting MenuSelect Dial Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingCont Loading/Unloading a Cassette Load a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Start ShootingNow calculating Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording BlinkingPower Switch Start/Stop Button Lights while recording Switch Is in progressInterface shooting Journalistic shootingBrightness control Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed Basic FeaturesWhen the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Purpose FeatureOperation DATE/TIME Video Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation Display Select DialMode when you use the video light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Video LightTake Snapshot Select Snapshot ModeSnapshot ModeLCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shots Pictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-UpFull Programme AE With Special Effects EN Video Recording Advanced FeaturesSecond later, the mode is activated After 1 sec LCD monitor or viewfinder MarkElectronic Fog Filter Auto Mode LockAuto Mode Release ND EffectTo Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby Mode Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode Fade/WipeWide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode Super LoLuxGain UpTitle Select Preset TitleInstant Titles LCD monitor or viewfinder Title displayMenu Jog Dial Menu Screen END Character SettingClose Menu Press the Menu Jog DialVideo Recording Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentAdjusts exposure automatically Adjusts focus automaticallyAllows you to adjust focus manually pg Allows you to adjust exposure manually pgFunctions are disabled Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording22x magnification can function. When set to OFF during Setting isManual Exposure Screen To brighten the image To darken the imageFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedFocus Menu Screen END Adjustment of FocusManual Focus Screen Select White Balance Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.BAccess White Balance Menu Screen B. Menu ScreenMemorize White Balance Prepare White ObjectSelect MWB Menu Jog DialREC Time Menu IndicatorINT. Time Menu INT. TimeSET Interval Between Recordings Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Recording TimePlay Back Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape Stop PlaybackAdjust Volume Features ENSpeaker volume control TrackingVideo Playback Features Counter R/M REWInsert Cassette in Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter Play Back on Connected VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Connect Camcorder to VCRTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV VCR Recording deck PLAY/PAUSEBasic Shooting Select Picture ModeMode Snapshot ShootSET Picture Mode Picture Mode Setting MenuPicture Mode Setting Select FunctionC. Shooting Advanced Features Mode FunctionCaptures faster action than Sports mode pg Following happens when Twilight mode is selectedChanged to another mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action pgIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ Time or Character Production on a PC Mode when you wish to shoot many still imagesIs better than STANDARD, Fine is more suitable for post On NextEN D.S.C. Shooting Advanced Features C. Playback Basic Playback ENSelect Dial Menu Jog Dial C. Playback Advanced FeaturesSwitch to D.S.C Set the System SeletSelect Mode EffectImages you shot beforehand pg ALLIndex Access Index Menu ScreenView Index Images Protect SET ProtectDelete Access Delete Menu ScreenSelect Delete Mode ScreenAccess Delete Execute Menu Screen Case of SelectSlide Show Menu Screen Ex. Slide ShowRUN Image Transfer SOFT- Ware Close the software, then switch off the camcorderConnect to Personal Computer END TransferringPull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder RM-V709U providedTransmitted beam effective area Interval Timer IndicatorRec Time Indicator START/STOP Viss INT. Time REC TimeSET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditOperate VCR Prepare VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Recording deckRegister 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/OFFLCD monitor or viewfinder System Select Switch START/STOP REW Play Insert PauseBegin Insert Editing Button Power SwitchSelect Still Image END Insert EditingAudio dubbing indicator REW Play DUB PauseBATT. Release Push Eject Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFFLens Cover Remove Marks74EN @ Picture Stabiliser Indicator Displayed when any of the buttons locatedTape Length Indicator Tape Remaining Time76EN CONTROLS, Indications and Connectors Select Dial Dioptre AdjustmentClock Battery Compartment Battery Pack Mount DATE/TIME ButtonNo power is supplied Some functions are not availablePlayback Recording cannot be performed Recording does not startTroubleshooting Format Menu ScreenTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeDuring use Store cassettesTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unitDust and dirt on video heads Cleaning the video headsSpecial Notes on Video Heads Important NoteOptional Accessories High Speed Shutter Mode Charging the Battery PackDischarge The Battery Pack Delete Select Menu ScreenIndex Page GR-AXM500