JVC GR-AXM270 manual Video Light, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON (Can be accessed when the LCD monitor is opened)

DANGER

■The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

■Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

■When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video light and people or objects.

■Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

■It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

NOTES:

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

■The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

■It is recommended to set the white balance (☞ pg. 35) to HALOGEN

mode () when you use the video light.

■When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

●Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

●When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/ AUTO/ON switch.

•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode (☞ pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the Twilight mode

(☞ pg. 25) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Contents For Customer Use GR-AXM270It is recommended that you Dear CustomerAntenna Installation Instructions InstallationTo avoid personal injury USEServicing Press PLAY/PAUSE Hook onPush OpenCassettes marked can be used with this camcorder EN Major FeaturesZoom-in Zoom-out Cassette AdapterContents Detach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Attach Battery PackDC cord AA-V15U To car’s Cigarette To AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC Jack AC PowerCar Battery Charger/Adapter Charge markerCont Insert Battery10 EN Getting StartedJog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder Select Dial12 EN IndicatorLoading/Unloading a Cassette 14 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Attach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingLoad a Cassette Enter RECORD-STANDBY Mode16 EN Recording Basic RecordingBlinking Tape remaining time indicatorStop Recording Now calculatingTally lamp Lights while recording is in progress Power Switch Start/Stop Button18 EN Brightness control Journalistic shootingInterface shooting 20 EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom Speed Setting Menu Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed When the Select Dial is set to Auto LockPress and release quickly Quick ReviewTo check the end of the last record IngDate/Time Insert Basic Features22 EN Display Select DialVideo Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required Mode when you use the video lightAfter 1 sec Recording Advanced Features24 EN Program AE With Special EffectsViewfinder indication DialMode Fade/Wipe Advanced Features26 EN Wide Engage Wide ModeSelect Super Lolux Mode LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide modeLCD monitor or viewfinder Title display Select Preset TitleInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Recording 30 ENInstant Titles pg Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recordingLapse recording pg Tally lamp remains off at all timesPatterns that are regularly repeated Focusing32 EN Manual Focus Screen Focus Menu ScreenTo darken the image To brighten the imageManual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B REC Time Menu IndicatorINT. Time Menu Time-Lapse AnimationPlay Back 38 ENPlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-forward the tapeTracking Playback FeaturesSpeaker volume control Adjust Volume40 EN FeaturesPlay Back on Connected VCR Using The Cassette Adapter ENCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Insert Cassette in AdapterConnect Camcorder to VCR 42 ENPlayback Basic ConnectionsTo Audio Video OUT connectors Video in connectors Power SwitchRemove Marks Open/Close Switch Set to Power OFF44 EN After UseTroubleshooting 46 EN Condensation Warning Recording Mode SP/EP Indicator Program AE Indicator# Record-Standby Mode Indicator Lens Cover Warning @ # 48ENEffect Button Power Switch Pg.16Power Indicator Tally Lamp Clock Battery CompartmentTerms 50 ENIndex Plug adapter When using the AC Power Adapter/ChargerAreas other than the USA To avoid hazardDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To prolong service lifeOutput Vp-p, 75 ohms SpecificationsAdjustment Auto/Manual adjustment OUT connectorPage Page GR-AXM270

GR-AXM270 specifications

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