JVC GR-AXM307EG EN Getting S Tarted, Recording Mode Setting, Loading/Unloading a Cassette

8ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)

T30•45•60 tape length select button Tape Length Setting

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

SP-LP recording mode button

SET TAPE LENGTH

1 Press T30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes. (in SP)

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (☞ pg. 11) displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

1 Press SP•LP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP.

	Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
LCD monitor
or viewfinder		Tape length indicator
	T30	T30	T45		T60
SP
		Recording mode
		indicator
		SP		LP

		2
		4
		3
1	1	5

	Turn to take
	up slack.
Erase Protection	Gear

NOTE:

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

1 Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

2 Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

3 Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

5 First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD monitor.

NOTES:

●Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

●A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

●Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack.

●Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

●The cassette holder can’t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.