JVC GR-FXM35, GR-FXM55 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.

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OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

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-FXM55 GR-FXM35 Crossed Out Dust Bin It is recommended that youMajor Features Contents EN3 Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged RE-INSERT Holder Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Dial again to close the Menu Screen Tape Length SettingFirst set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press Menu SET Tape LengthLoading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Attach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingLoad a Cassette 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 Out Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Quick ReviewFeature Video Light Set the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as requiredSEC. REC Button Stabilizer Button Display Feature Picture StabilizerFeature 5 Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Press P.STABILIZER. appearsModeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Recording Advanced Features EN19Tomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Fade/WipeProgramme AE With Special Effects Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode 20 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 Features22 EN Date/Time InsertAccess Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles 24 EN Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END SettingMenu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN END Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated Focusing28 EN Auto FocusEND Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusSET Function Parameters White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment 30 ENTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White Balance32 EN Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationPlay Back 34 ENPlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapeActivate Manual Tracking Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume TrackingFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Insert Battery Recording safety holeConnection For Tape Dubbing 38 ENBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing 40 EN Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025Time-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationOperate VCR Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodePrepare Camcorder Make ConnectionsJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal VCR Other than Type orRegister END of Scene 44 ENSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackSupplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR Insert Editing 46 ENRemote sensor Microphone Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing END Audio Dubbing48 EN Some functions are not available An error number i.e. E03 appearsDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject50EN Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators$ MENU/DISPLAY Button Counter Reset/Memory Button Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingVideo Light Switch Speaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer ButtonEN Index Indications Store cassettes For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useDo not leave the unit Avoid using the unitTo prolong service life Cleaning The CamcorderConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral GR-FXM35