JVC GR-FX101 specifications Access Focus Menu, Access Manual Focus, END Adjustment of Focus

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Select Dial

Display

FOCUS AUTO

EXPOSURE AUTO

WIDEOFF

S.LXMAX TITLE

DATETIME DISP.

4RETURN

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

Power Switch

Menu Screen

FOCUS Menu

Manual Focus Screen

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MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

3 ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU

Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.

4 ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “MANU”, then press it. “” and “” appear. The focus is locked at this point.

5 ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “” appears and

blinks.

Go to step 6.

To nearer subject . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “” appears

and blinks. Go to step 6.

6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

7 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and “ ” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

●To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

●To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.

●Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “” or “” will blink.

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Contents GR-FX101 Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom It is recommended that youAbove ALL EN3Lithium Battery CR2025 AC PowerAdapter/Charger BN-V11U Cable AdapterAgain For more details,  pgs Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack pg Charge Marker PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using the Battery PackUsing a CAR Battery Slide Battery Release and pull out the batteryRemove Battery Holder Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode 10 ENClose Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Holder 12 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapRecording Basic Recording Power Switch Position14 EN Press Display Button Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Zoom Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T To re-record certain segments Feature Quick ReviewTo check the end of the last recording Press P. STABILIZER. appears Feature Picture StabilizerFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording To Cancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Mode Recording Advanced Features EN19Fade/Wipe Start or END RecordingSelect Mode Advanced Features20 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsNega Posi mode Display ModeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedAccess DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Recording Advanced FeaturesSelect the Desired Mode 22 ENInstant Titles Access Title MenuMake Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting 24 ENMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 26 EN Exposure Control Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Auto Focus Focusing28 EN Access Manual Focus Access Focus MenuEND Adjustment of Focus Manual FocusInsert Editing 46 ENCont Access White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment30 EN SET Function ParametersManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingPress the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen , substitute coloured paper for white.Access INT. Time Menu Self-TimerStart Delayed Recording 32 ENTime-Lapse AnimationPlayback Basic Playback 34 ENRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackTracking FeaturesActivate Manual Tracking Noise bars disappearFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionCassette Adapter optional Using The Cassette Adapter optional EN37Insert Battery Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 ENBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing 40 EN Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Set Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseInstead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg ReleaseRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit 42 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code SET Remote to Operate VCRJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Make ConnectionsVCR Other than Type or Prepare CamcorderSelect Scenes 44 ENStart Source Playback Register END of ScenePrepare Source Tape Automatic Editing to VCRBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic Editing46 EN END Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing After Use Cleaning The Camcorder48 EN Recording does not start No power is suppliedAnimation or Time-Lapse is not Available50 EN Index Indications EN51 By pressing EFFECT, then only the indicatorCassette Warning Mark is52 EN Tally Lamp  pg Power Lamp Battery Release SwitchBattery Pack Mount # MENU/DISPLAY Button  pgTerms 54 ENAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useAbout moisture condensation Cleaning the video headsSerious malfunctioning Dust and dirt on video headsSignal system Power sourceOperating Temperature WeightMemo Memo GR-FX101

GR-FX101 specifications

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