JVC GR-AXM670 manual Video Light, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON (Can be accessed when the LCD monitor is opened)

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

NOTES:

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

It is recommended to set the white balance (pg. 35) to HALOGEN

mode () when you use the video light.

When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to “AUTO”:

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/ AUTO/ON switch.

While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode (pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

While the Twilight mode

(pg. 25) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Contents For Customer Use GR-AXM670 GR-AXM270It is recommended that you Dear CustomerAntenna Installation Instructions InstallationServicing USETo remove the battery pack Using the battery packCR2025 x EN Major FeaturesZoom-in Zoom-out Cassette AdapterContents EN Detach Battery Pack PowerAttach Battery Pack Charge marker To AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC Jack AC PowerCar Battery Cord Lighter socket Car Battery Charger/AdapterClose the compartment cover until it clicks in place Insert BatteryGetting Started Close CoverJog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Select DialMenu Recording mode Loading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingStart Shooting Enter RECORD-STANDBY ModeBasic Recording Load a CassetteBlinking Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording Now calculatingTally lamp Lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Start/Stop ButtonEN Recording Basic Recording Brightness control Journalistic shootingInterface shooting Menu Screen EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed When the Select Dial is set to Auto LockOperation FeaturePurpose Display Select Dial Basic FeaturesFeature Purpose Operation DATE/TIMEVideo Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Mode when you use the video lightMark Recording Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special Effects After 1 secND Effect Auto Mode LockAuto Mode Release Electronic Fog FilterFade/Wipe Advanced FeaturesEngage FADE- or Wipe Standby Mode To Cancel FADE- or WIPE- Standby ModeSuper LoLuxGain Up Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode WideTitle Select Preset TitleInstant Titles LCD monitor or viewfinder Title displayUsing Menu For Detailed Adjustment Recording Etc. When Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingFunctions are disabled Setting isPatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingManual Focus Screen END Adjustment of FocusFocus Menu Screen To darken the image To brighten the imageManual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B INT. Time IndicatorINT. Time Menu REC Time MenuSET Recording Time Release Animation ModeTime-Lapse SET Interval Between RecordingsPlay Back EN PlaybackBasic Playback Rewind or Fast-forward the tapeTracking Playback FeaturesSpeaker volume control Adjust VolumeCounter R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF Stop Feature FeaturesPlay Back on Connected VCR Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Insert Cassette in AdapterConnect Camcorder to TV Supply PowerBasic Connections Connect Camcorder to VCRVCR Recording deck Power SwitchTo Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Remove Marks Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFFBATT. Release Push Eject Not been set to Video Recording cannot be performedTape is running, but there’s no Playback pictureLCD monitor, the viewfinder Review or Retake modeTape won’t eject Shooting a very bright objectCondensation Warning Recording Mode SP/EP Indicator Program AE Indicator# Record-Standby Mode Indicator Lens Cover Warning 48EN Counter R/M Button Power Switch Pg.16Power Indicator Tally Lamp Clock Battery CompartmentDemo Mode Digital Zoom Auto Mode Lock ModeClock Lithium Battery Color Bar Contents Counter Memory Darken the ImageTo avoid hazard Using Household AC Plug AdapterInformation Cont Specifications Extraccion DE LA Bateria AlimentaciónAlimentacion Colocacion DE LA BateriaPLAY/PAUSE reproducción/pausa Utilización de la bateríaPara extraer la batería EN for Servicing Only in U.S.A HOW to Locate Your JVC Service CenterLimited Warranty Warranty Only in U.S.A. ENPage Page GR-AXM270

GR-AXM670 specifications

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