JVC GR-FX50 manual Recording Mode Setting, Cont, Tape Length Setting, SET Recording Mode

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8ENGETTINGSTARTED

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

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1 SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time.

NOTE:

MENU Button

SP/LP Recording

Mode Button

Select Dial

Power Switch

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.

1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.

2 SELECT FUNCTION

Viewfinder

T45

SP

Display

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T45

4RETURN

TAPE LENGTH

T30

T45

T60

EXIT

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T60

Tape length indicator

Recording mode indicator

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

3 SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes.

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

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

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (☞ pg. 13) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

4RETURN

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Contents GR-FX50 GR-FX40 GR-FX10 Dear Customer It is recommended that youMajor Features Contents EN3 Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Discharged Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingSET Recording Mode ContLoading/Unloading a Cassette Open Cassette HolderINSERT/REMOVE Cassette Close Cassette HolderGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentAdjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapPower Switch Position Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start ShootingViewfinder Indications Stop RecordingPress Display Button RecordingEN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingPress P. STABILIZER. appears Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Recording Basic FeaturesFeature Video Light GR-FX50/FX40 only Recording Advanced Features EN19 Fade/WipeModeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Start or END RecordingAdvanced Features Select ModeProgramme AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftDisplay Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedPress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Recording Advanced FeaturesDate/Time Insert Instant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Menu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closedAllows you to set the current date and time pg Recording pgAccess Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus Access Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusWhite Balance Adjustment Access White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White BalanceEnter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingSelf-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording SET Interval TimeAnimation Time-LapsePlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapePlay Back Stop PlaybackTracking Activate Manual TrackingNoise bars disappear Finishes, the indication disappearsPlayback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Insert Battery When connecting the cables, open this cover Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 FunctionsFeature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapseCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as SET REMOTE/VCR CodeOperate VCR You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause TerminalVCR Other than Type or Prepare CamcorderSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackRegister END of Scene At the bottom of the screenAutomatic Editing to VCR Prepare Source TapeBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic EditingReset Counter Insert EditingFind EDIT-OUT Point Begin Insert EditingEND Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing No power is supplied Recording does not startAnimation or Time-Lapse is not AvailableAn error number i.e. E03 appears Review or Retake modeDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject50EN Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close Ring Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ONPower Switch Battery Release Switch Connectors w to r are located beneathIndex Indications For safety, do not To avoid hazardDuring use Store cassettesAvoid using the unit Cleaning The CamcorderDo not leave the unit To protect the unit, do notGeneral ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories GR-FX10