JVC GR-AXM405, GR-AXM205 Basic Recording, Power Switch Position, Load a Cassette, Start Shooting

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12ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

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-AXM405 GR-AXM205 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 Getting StartedDate/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingEN Getting Started ContLoading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentAdjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapPower Switch Position Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start ShootingStop Recording Press Display ButtonRecording Recording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control EN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutFeature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingBasic Features Feature Picture StabilizerFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-AXM205 only Press P. STABILIZER. appearsFeature Video Light GR-AXM405 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power Recording Advanced Features Snapshot GR-AXM405 onlyTake Snapshot If you press during Record-StandbyFade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Advanced 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 reversedDate/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 Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 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 ExposureFocusing RecordingAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess 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 PlaybackPlayback Features Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume TrackingPlayback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionUsing The Cassette Adapter EN39 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter When connecting the cables, open this cover Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderFunctions ButtonsFeature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapseUsing the Remote Control Unit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake 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 screenSupplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR EN Using the Remote Control Unit Insert EditingAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND 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 eject52EN Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close Ring Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ONPower Switch Battery Release Switch DC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the coverIndex Indications For 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 AccessoriesGeneral Memo Memo GR-AXM205