JVC GR-FXM25 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.

1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

2 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-FXM35 GR-FXM25 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerContents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Getting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalDate/Time Settings Cont Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting EN Getting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingStart Shooting Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Load a CassetteStop Recording Press Display ButtonRecording Recording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Zoom Out EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewPress P. STABILIZER. appears Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-FXM25 onlyFeature Video Light GR-FXM35 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power If you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot GR-FXM35 only Take SnapshotFade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsColours 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 Date/Time InsertAccess 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 Recording pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pgEND Adjustment of Exposure Access Exposure MenuAccess Manual Exposure Adjust ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingRecording Auto FocusEND Adjustment of Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus Adjust FocusTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentAccess White Balance Adjustment SET Function ParametersTo Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation SET Manual White BalanceSET Interval Time Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationStop Playback Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackTracking Playback FeaturesSpeaker Volume Control Adjust VolumeFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchUsing The Cassette Adapter EN39 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Time-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationOperate VCR Using the Remote Control UnitCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections Select Scenes Start Source PlaybackRegister END of Scene Supplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR Insert Editing EN Using the Remote Control UnitAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Available No power is suppliedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is notTape will not eject An error number i.e. E03 appearsReview or Retake mode During recording, the indications do not appear52EN DC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingVideo Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Power Switch Battery Release SwitchIndex Indications Store cassettes For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useDo not leave the unit Avoid using the unitCleaning The Camcorder To prolong service lifeConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral Memo Memo GR-FXM25