JVC GR-AXM405, GR-AXM205 EN Getting Started, Recording Mode Setting, Cont, Tape Length Setting

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Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

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1 SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time.

NOTE:

MENU Button

SP/LP Recording

Mode Button

Select Dial

Power Switch

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.

1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.

2 SELECT FUNCTION

Viewfinder

T45

SP

Display

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T45

4RETURN

TAPE LENGTH

T30

T45

T60

EXIT

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T60

Tape length indicator

Recording mode indicator

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

3 SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes.

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

4 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (☞ pg. 13) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

4RETURN

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Contents GR-AXM405 GR-AXM205 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 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 ShootingRecording Stop RecordingPress Display Button Before the following steps, perform pg Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting 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. appearsBattery power Feature Video Light GR-AXM405 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Recording Advanced Features Snapshot GR-AXM405 onlyTake Snapshot If you press during Record-StandbyStart or END Recording Fade/WipeEngagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY 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 ScreenInstant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Menu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button 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 FunctionCassette Adapter Using The Cassette Adapter EN39Insert Battery 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 screenAutomatic Editing to VCR Supplemental Information on the Remote ControlHow to use EN Using the Remote Control Unit Insert EditingEND Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin 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 unitGeneral ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories Memo Memo GR-AXM205