JVC GR-AXM500 Using the battery pack, To remove the battery pack, BATT. Release, Push Eject

Page 6

6EN

QUICKOPERATIONGUIDE(VIDEO)

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

1

2Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

1Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, ☞ pg. 8)

2Push in the battery pack until it locks into place.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

PUSH	EJECT
	2
4	3

1Open

1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.

2Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.

3 Insert a video cassette.

4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. (For more details, ☞ pg. 15)

PLAYBACK

PLAY/PAUSE 4 STOP

1 Set to “VIDEO”

3 REW

Set to “PLAY”2

1Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

3 Press REW.

—The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape.

4Press PLAY/PAUSE.

—Playback starts and the playback picture appears.

•To stop playback, press STOP. (For more details, ☞ pg. 42.)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR

using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak). ☞ pg. 45

SHOOTING

1 LENS COVER

Open/Close

Set toSwitch “VIDEO”

2	4
	4
	Recording
	Start/Stop
3	Button
Set to
“CAMERA”

1Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover.

2Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

—The power indicator will light and an image will appear.

4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily press the Recording Start/Stop Button once

again.

(For more details, ☞ pgs. 16 – 19)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

Image 6

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 OUTInsert Battery Close CoverClose 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 StrapRecording Mode Setting SET Recording ModeCont 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 progressJournalistic shooting Interface shootingBrightness control Basic Features Zoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speedWhen the Select Dial is set to Auto Lock Feature PurposeOperation 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 ModePictrue mode display Fine or STD standard Pin-Up LCD monitor or viewfinder Fine 12Remaining number of shotsFull 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 repeatedEND Adjustment of Focus Focus Menu ScreenManual 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 VCR Connect Camcorder to TVTurn 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 ALLAccess Index Menu Screen IndexView 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 TimeRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET Remote to Operate VCROperate 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