JVC GR-FX43, GR-FX53 manual Menu Screen Explanations, Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

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MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

FOCUS

AUTO

Adjusts focus automatically.

 

 

 

MANU

Allows you to adjust focus manually (pg. 28, 29).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

Adjusts exposure automatically.

 

 

 

MANU

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (pg. 27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIDE

OFF

Does not display black bars.

 

 

 

ON

Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen

 

 

 

 

to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.

 

 

 

 

If a snapshot (GR-FX53 only, pg. 18) is taken while the

 

 

 

 

camcorder is in the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded

 

 

 

 

using NORMAL mode without the black bars at the top and bottom

 

 

 

 

of the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.LX

MAX

To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, it is more

 

RECORDING

 

 

subject becomes slightly dark.

 

 

 

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the

 

 

 

 

picture becomes slightly coarse.

 

 

 

NORMAL

To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more

 

 

 

 

convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

 

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TITLE

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (pg. 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE/TIME DISP.

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

 

 

 

(pg. 22).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

M.W.B.

 

AUTO

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

 

 

 

 

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

 

 

 

: FINE

 

 

 

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: CLOUD

is not possible under the following conditions:

 

 

 

 

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

 

 

 

: HALOGEN

 

 

 

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MWB

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

 

 

 

 

white balance adjustment (pg. 30, 31).

D. ZOOM

 

ON

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

 

 

 

 

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical

 

 

 

 

zoom limit), to a maximum of 320 times (GR-FX53)/50 times

 

 

 

 

(GR-FX43/FX33/FX23) digital magnification.

 

 

 

OFF

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

 

 

 

 

16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during

 

 

 

 

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.

 

 

 

 

 

TELE MACRO

 

OFF

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

 

 

 

 

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

 

 

 

 

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

 

 

 

 

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

 

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Contents GR-FX53 GR-FX43 GR-FX33 GR-FX23 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerContents Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerDischarged Remove Battery Holder Switch OFF PowerInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderDate/Time Settings Tape Length Setting Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode SET Tape LengthOpen Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteClose Cassette Holder INSERT/REMOVE CassetteViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Strap12 EN Power Switch PositionRecording Basic Recording Load a CassetteStop Recording Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button RecordingPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T Basic FeaturesZoom Zoom OutTo check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewFeature 5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording GR-FX43/FX33/FX23 only Feature Picture StabilizerPress P. STABILIZER. appears SEC. REC Button Stabilizer Button DisplayTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light GR-FX53 onlyBattery power Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch18 EN Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot GR-FX53 only Take SnapshotStart or END Recording Fade/WipeSelect Mode Advanced Features20 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsNega Posi mode Display ModeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversedSet the Power Switch to PRO Access DATE/TIME DISP. Menu22 EN Date/Time InsertSelect the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting 24 ENMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Access Manual Exposure Access Exposure MenuAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of Exposure28 EN FocusingAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Manual Focus Access Focus MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusAccess White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment30 EN SET Function ParametersManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingAccess INT. Time Menu Self-TimerStart Delayed Recording 32 ENTime-Lapse AnimationPlayback Basic Playback 34 ENRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackTracking FeaturesActivate Manual Tracking AE Button Effect ButtonFeature Still Playback Playback FeaturesFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN37Recording safety hole Cassette AdapterBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 ENBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryFunctions ButtonsSelf-Timer Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-LapseAnimation Time-Lapse42 EN Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRJVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Make ConnectionsVCR Other than Type or Prepare Camcorder44 EN Remote sensor Power SwitchSelect Scenes Start Source PlaybackHow to use Supplemental Information on the Remote ControlAutomatic Editing to VCR Insert Editing 46 ENBegin Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone48 EN Review or Retake mode An error number i.e. E03 appearsDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject50EN Video Light Switch Light OFF/AUTO/ON Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close RingPower Switch Battery Release Switch Connectors w to r are located beneathEN Index Indications To avoid hazard For safety, do notDuring use Store cassettesCleaning The Camcorder Avoid using the unitDo not leave the unit To protect the unit, do notProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral GR-FX23