JVC LYT0415-001A, GR-FXM50 manual Journalistic Shooting, Interface Shooting, Brightness Control

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Journalistic Shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results.

1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

2 TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Interface Shooting

The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward.

•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches on.

2 START RECORDING

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self- recording) and start recording.

•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror.

RECORDING

Self-recording NOTE:

The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT Dial.

1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “–”.

BRIGHT Dial

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Contents GR-FXM50 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerContents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Insert Battery in Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalSwitch OFF Power Remove Battery HolderDate/Time Settings SET Tape Length Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting SET Recording ModeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Attach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingShooting While Watching The Viewfinder Power Switch Position12 EN Recording Basic RecordingRecording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Press Display ButtonBefore the following steps, perform pg Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp14 EN Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorJournalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Zoom Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T Power SwitchTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick Review18 EN Feature Picture StabilizerStabilizer Button Power Switch Display Picture stabilizer indicatorFeature 5 Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording SEC. REC Button Power Switch DisplaySec. Rec mode indicator Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Battery powerStart or END Recording Recording Advanced Features EN21Tomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Fade/WipeProgramme AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode 22 ENColours of a picture are reversed Display ModeNega Posi mode High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving actionPress the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Recording Advanced Features24 EN Date/Time InsertAccess Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles 26 EN Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END SettingMenu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 28 EN END Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated Focusing30 EN Auto FocusEND Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusSET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment 32 ENTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White Balance34 EN Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationPlay Back 36 ENPlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapeTracking Speaker Volume ControlAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Adjust VolumeFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter EN39Insert Battery Recording safety holeConnection For Tape Dubbing 40 ENBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing Buttons Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder FunctionsTime-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationOperate VCR 44 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR CodePrepare Camcorder Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal VCR Other than Type orRegister END of Scene 46 ENSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackEND Automatic Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Begin Automatic EditingInsert Editing 48 ENEND Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing Begin Audio Dubbing50 EN Tape will not eject An error number i.e. E03 appearsReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appear52EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsOther Parts ConnectorsIndicators ControlsIndex Indications 54ENStore cassettes For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useDo not leave the unit Avoid using the unitTo prolong service life Cleaning The CamcorderPower consumption Storage temperature ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories Operating temperatureMemo Memo GR-FXM50

LYT0415-001A, GR-FXM50 specifications

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