JVC GR-AXM307EG instruction manual Journalistic shooting, Self-recording, Brightness control

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Journalistic shooting

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

OPEN LCD MONITOR

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

TILT LCD MONITOR

2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

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

Self-recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

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

START RECORDING

Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

•During self-recording, the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as when viewing a mirror.

Brightness control

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

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

1 If you want to brighten the image . . .

Turn the dial toward “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the dial toward “–”.

BRIGHT dial

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Contents Dear Customer Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomLogical Choice Power Supply PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery PackCar Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E optional AA-V11EG/EKDC cord Lighter socketViewfinder Adjustment Start Clock Operation Close MenuNear Menu FAR Date TimeRecording Mode Setting EN Getting S TartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Enter RECORD-STANDBY Mode PowerRE Cordi NG Basic Recording Load a CassetteTape remaining time indicator Stop RecordingDisplay button Tally lamp Switch Start/Stop Power indicatorLens Cover Monitor OpenJournalistic shooting Self-recordingBrightness control Feature EN RecordingRetake R/F PurposeVideo Light SET Video LightLight OFF/AUTO/ON Programme AE With Special Effects Restore Initial Setting Exposure ControlBrighten Image Darken ImageFocusing EN Recordi NGLock Focus Release Focus LockPower zoom lever Program AE select dial FAR NearWide Instant Titles Happy Holidays Character GeneratorSelect Display SELPress SEL. repeatedly until DISP. appears Adjust Focus Adjust White BalanceSelect White Balance SET SELMake Setting Detailed camcorder settingsMenu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-useInterval Timer OFF Gain UPNorm OFF1S 1/2S 1/4S OFF 5MIN 1MIN 30S 15S OFFAnimation Time-LapseSpeaker volume control EN PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape FF Stop REW PLAY/PAUSE Counter R/M Feature EN Playback Basic Conn ections Connect Camcorder to VCRConnect Camcorder to TV Cassette Adapter Insert Cassette in AdapterPlay Back on Connected VCR Remove Cassette from AdapterPower switch To Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectorsRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET Remote to Operate VCROperate the VCR Connect toPrepare Camcorder Prepare VCRRegister Beginning of Scene Register END of SceneEngage VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE Mode Begin Automatic EditingEND Automatic Editing Edited Tape VCR Stop Edit R.A. EditInstalling The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderReplace Battery Holder Buttons FunctionsRec Time Indicator Interval Timer Indicator Remote sensorSTART/STOP Viss INT. Time REC Time Counter R/M Power START/STOP REW Pause Insert PlayAudio dubbing indicator MicrophoneDUB Pause PlayRecording does not start Tape is running, but there’s no playback pictureCounter Memory Function has been activated Or rewindTape won’t eject Some functions are not available Rear of the LCD monitor is hot42EN Power Switch Pg.10 Recording Mode SP/LP Counter R Reset/M MemoryBright Dial Volume Dial Tally Lamp Power On IndicatorSet to any position other than Auto Lock # Instant Title Display $ Date/Time Character DisplayFor inserting or replacing Condensation WarningStore in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure Make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C markClean Exterior Clean LCD MonitorClean Lens Clean ViewfinderWireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U