JVC GR-FXM50 manual 12 EN, Recording Basic Recording, Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

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RECORDINGBasicRecording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

NOTE:

EJECT Switch

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power (☞ pg. 4)

●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 8)

●Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 8)

●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 10)

●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 10)

1 LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

3 START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

AUTO

(Full Auto mode):

PRO.

(PRO. mode):

POWER OFF:

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. If you want more creative capabilities than full auto recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

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Contents GR-FXM50 Dear Customer It is recommended that youContents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingSET Recording Mode SET Tape LengthLoading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Adjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapPower Switch Position 12 ENRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The ViewfinderLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Stop RecordingPress Display Button RecordingPower Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp 14 ENShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform pgJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TPower Switch ZoomFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingFeature Picture Stabilizer Stabilizer Button Power Switch DisplayPicture stabilizer indicator 18 ENFeature 5 Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording SEC. REC Button Power Switch DisplaySec. Rec mode indicator Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power Light OFF/AUTO/ON SwitchRecording Advanced Features EN21 Tomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYFade/Wipe Start or END RecordingAdvanced Features Select Mode22 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsDisplay Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedRecording Advanced Features 24 ENDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenAccess Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting 26 ENMenu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 28 EN Access Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureFocusing 30 ENAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusWhite Balance Adjustment Access White Balance Adjustment32 EN SET Function ParametersEnter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingSelf-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording 34 ENAnimation Time-Lapse36 EN Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackSpeaker Volume Control Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitorAdjust Volume TrackingPlayback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionUsing The Cassette Adapter EN39 Insert BatteryRecording safety hole Cassette Adapter40 EN Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderFunctions ButtonsFeature Self-Timer, Animation Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-Lapse44 EN Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause TerminalVCR Other than Type or Prepare Camcorder46 EN Select ScenesStart Source Playback Register END of SceneAutomatic Editing to VCR Prepare Source TapeBegin Automatic Editing END Automatic Editing48 EN Insert EditingAudio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing END Audio Dubbing50 EN An error number i.e. E03 appears Review or Retake modeDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not ejectIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 52ENConnectors IndicatorsControls Other Parts54EN Index IndicationsFor safety, do not To avoid hazardDuring use Store cassettesAvoid using the unit To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder Do not leave the unitConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesOperating temperature Power consumption Storage temperatureMemo Memo GR-FXM50

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