JVC GR-AXM917UM Video Playback Features EN47, Speaker Volume Control, Tracking, Adjust Volume

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VIDEOPLAYBACKFeaturesEN47

Speaker

P.AE Button EFFECT Button

Power Zoom Lever

BRIGHT Dial

Set to “VIDEO”.

Display

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”. To darken the image, turn the Dial towards ”.

NOTE:

The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/ Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode (pg. 37).

Speaker Volume Control

You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power Zoom Lever.

1 ADJUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume . . .

.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

If you want to turn down the volume . . .

.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

NOTE:

The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date/ Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode (pg. 37).

BRIGHT

BRIGHT

VOLUME

Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

1 ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears.

NOTES:

When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed.

Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

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Contents GR-AXM917UM English This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ For clock operation and remote control unitDear Customer It is recommended that youOverloading Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Power LinesReplacement Parts AccessoriesCleaning Damage Requiring ServiceCassettes marked can be used with this camcorder Zoom Zoom outImage you shoot is recorded onto a video tape Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery packOpen/Close Ring Set to Auto or PRO Quick Operation Guide D.S.C. EN7Snapshot Button Contents Software programs Cassette AdapterUsing the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Choose which one means charged and which means discharged Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Charge MarkerGetting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalDate/Time Settings Cont Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting EN Getting StartedClose Cassette Holder Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen LCD Monitor Open Cassette HolderViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingStart Shooting Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Load a CassettePress Display Button Tape remaining time indicatorLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Stop RecordingBefore the following steps, perform pg Power Switch Recording Start/Stop ButtonPower lamp Tally lamp Lights while recording is in progress Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Still Image Storage Mode SelectionBasic Shooting Remaining number of shots 30 29 Snapshot mode with no frameMotor Drive mode Normal Screen Feature Picture Mode SettingSnapshot Button System Select Switch Menu Button Picture mode displayEN25 Snapshot Recording Basic FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection Display ex. Pin-Up If you press during Record-Standby modeSnapshot Recording Zoom Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T To re-record certain segments Feature Quick ReviewFeature Picture Stabilizer To check the end of the last recordingLight OFF/AUTO/ON Switch Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Program AE With Special EffectsND Effect SepiaSports TwilightAutomatically Recording Advanced FeaturesDate/Time Insert Monitor, as well as to record them manually orInstant Titles Access Title MenuSystem Select Switch Select Dial Display Power Switch Menu Screen Title MenuSystem Select Switch Select Dial Menu Button Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting END SettingMenu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Maximum telephoto setting. When set to ON, you can shoot aDisplayed with the System Select Switch set to either Video Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to D.S.CTo darken the image Access Exposure MenuExposure Control Patterns that are regularly repeated FocusingRecording Auto FocusManual Focus Access Focus MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of 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 Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu ScreenIf you set the System Select Switch to Video Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationStop Playback Video Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackTracking Video Playback Features EN47Speaker Volume Control Adjust VolumeFeature Counter Memory Function EN Video Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Video Playback Using The Cassette Adapter EN49Insert Battery Recording safety holeConnection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing To move Back C. Playback Basic PlaybackBecomes blue END Transferring Connection EN53Connection to a Windows PC Connect to Personal ComputerIf you select any other functions C. Playback Advanced FeaturesProtect pg , Delete pg , 59 and do each procedure from step Slide-show will start pgMenu Screen Explanations Mode EffectNever remove the power supply unit at this stage Playback Screen Access Index MenuIndex View Index ImagesWay To complete Protect, go to step Access Protect MenuProtect SET ProtectDelete Access Delete MenuSelect Delete Mode To quit the Delete ModeX T Delete Access Delete Execute MenuFunctions Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025Time-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationInsert Editing Video EN Using the Remote Control UnitPress REW 2/PAGE- or FF 3/PAGE+ to move the page forward Built-in Memory Onto a TapeSelect Still Image To insert still images in sequential order onto the tapeRemote sensor Microphone Set to Video Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing END Audio DubbingAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderNot appear No power is suppliedSome functions are not available During recording, the indications doWhen the System Select Switch is set to Video TroubleshootingWhen the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators Recording Mode Button SP/EP Video Light SwitchSystem Select Switch MENU/DISPLAY Button Counter Reset/Memory ButtonIndex Indications EN71 Digital Still Camera Index TermsPg , 57 ShootingPlug adapter To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard Do not burnStore cassettes For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useSerious malfunctioning To prolong service lifeTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not About moisture condensationGeneral ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories Memo Memo GR-AXM917UM

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