JVC GR-SXM515U 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 For Customer Use GR-SXM915 GR-SXM515It is recommended that you For clock operation and remote control unitImportant Product Safety Instructions If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way To avoid personal injuryFor more details Quick Operation GuideUnit RM-V705U BN-V20U Lithium Battery CR2025 Remote ControlZoom Zoom out Cassette AdapterContents Power Discharged EN9Switch OFF Power Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode ContLoading/Unloading a Cassette Activate S-VHS ET Recording Format SettingTo resume VHS recording OFF Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS cassetteVHS VCR with Sqpb Function RecordingPlaybackRegular VHS VCR Sqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback functionViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapBasic Recording Power Switch PositionLoad a Cassette Start ShootingStop Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button RecordingRecording 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 To check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewBasic Features Feature Picture StabilizerPress P. STABILIZER. appears Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimLight OFF/AUTO/ON switch Snapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesTake Snapshot If you press during Record-StandbyFade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Select Mode Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftNega Posi mode Display ModeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colors of a picture are reversedPress 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 Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialTally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording When set to OFF, allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHSDemo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closed Allows you to set the current date and time pgAccess Manual Exposure Access Exposure MenuAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposurePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAccess Manual Focus Access Focus MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusAccess White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingAccess INT. Time Menu Self-TimerStart Delayed Recording To Cancel Self-TimerTime-Lapse AnimationRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Playback Basic PlaybackPlay Back Stop PlaybackAdjust Volume Speaker Volume ControlTracking Activate Manual TrackingFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionUsing The Cassette Adapter EN45 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Playback Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverUse optional S-Video and Audio cables Use optional Video and Audio cablesTape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Pull OUT Battery HolderFunctions ButtonsSelf-Timer Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseAnimation Time-LapseInsert Editing Reset CounterFind EDIT-OUT Point Begin Insert EditingAudio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing After Use Cleaning The CamcorderRecording does not start No power is suppliedAnimation or Time-Lapse is not AvailableReview or Retake mode Indicators and the picture colorAn error number i.e. E03 appears During recording, the indications do not appearIndex Indications EN55 56EN Power Switch Battery Release Switch Speaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer ButtonTally Lamp Power Lamp VHS ET Lamp Battery Pack MountDarken The LCD Monitor Pg , 9Digital Zoom DubbingWhen using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas General Battery PrecautionsTo prevent damage and prolong service life Other than the USAAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo prolong service life During useConnectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral Alimentacion AlimentaciónColocacion DE LA Bateria Extraccion DE LA BateriaGuia Para Operacion Rapida Deslice Battery Release y extraiga la bateríaEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN65 Memo Memo GR-SXM515