JVC GR-FXM50 manual Feature Video Light, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

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20ENRECORDING

BasicFeatures(cont.)

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

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 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: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: OFF : Turns off the light.

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

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

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

It is recommended to set the white balance

(pg. 32) to when you use the video light. When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

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. 23) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

While the “Twilight” mode (pg. 23) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Contents GR-FXM50 Dear Customer It is recommended that youContents 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 SET Tape LengthLoading/Unloading a Cassette 10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 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 pgBrightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting 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 ENSec. Rec mode indicator Feature 5 Sec. Rec 5-sec. RecordingSEC. REC Button Power Switch Display 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 ScreenInstant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting 26 ENMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 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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