JVC GR-AXM217UM manual Date/Time Settings

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MENU Button

Select Dial

Display

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T30

4RETURN

DATETIME

YEAR

 

 

1999

MONTH

 

 

JAN

DAY

1

TIME

PM 12 : 00

EXIT

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T30

4RETURN

Power lamp

Power Switch

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME Menu

12-hour indication with AM or PM

 

 

EN

 

11

 

 

 

 

Date/Time Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTED

 

•The power lamp comes on.

 

 

 

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

 

 

 

 

1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GETTING

 

SELECT FUNCTION

 

 

 

2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

 

 

 

“DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then go to step 6.

•If you want to set only the time without changing the date, go to step 4.

3 SET DATE

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking.

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

4 SET TIME

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. The minute setting stops blinking.

5 START CLOCK OPERATION

When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

6 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”

(☞ pg. 28).

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Contents GR-AXM717UM English GR-AXM317UM GR-AXM217UM This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Dear CustomerSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided for Point where they exit from the productIf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way To avoid personal injuryFor more details Quick Operation GuideCassette Adapter Lithium Battery CR2025Nega/Posi 2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Zoom Zoom outContents Detach Battery Pack PowerSupply Power Attach Battery PackDischarged EN9Insert Battery in Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalSwitch OFF Power Remove Battery HolderDate/Time Settings Cont Recording Mode SettingTape Length Setting SET Recording ModeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Viewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentAttach Strap Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingStart Shooting Power Switch PositionBasic Recording Load a CassetteRecording Stop RecordingPress Display Button Before the following steps, perform pg Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Zoom EN Recording Basic FeaturesPush the Power Zoom Lever towards T To check the end of the last recording Feature Quick ReviewPress P. STABILIZER. appears Basic FeaturesFeature Picture Stabilizer Light OFF/AUTO/ON switch Feature Video Light GR-AXM717/AXM317 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim If you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot GR-AXM717/AXM317 only Take SnapshotStart or END Recording Fade/WipeEngagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Program AE With Special EffectsColors 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 InsertInstant Titles Access Title MenuSelect the Desired Mode END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialRecording 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 FocusingEND 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 BalanceTo Cancel Self-Timer Self-TimerAccess INT. Time Menu Start Delayed RecordingTime-Lapse AnimationStop Playback Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play BackActivate Manual Tracking Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume TrackingFeature Counter Memory Function Playback FeaturesFeature Still Playback Feature Shuttle SearchCassette Adapter VHS Playpak Using The Cassette Adapter EN43Insert Battery Connection For Tape Dubbing When connecting the cables, open this coverBasic Connections And Tape Dubbing Basic ConnectionsTape Dubbing Buttons Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 FunctionsTime-Lapse Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapseSelf-Timer AnimationBegin Insert Editing Reset CounterInsert Editing Find EDIT-OUT PointEND Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Audio Dubbing After Use Cleaning The CamcorderAvailable No power is suppliedRecording does not start Animation or Time-Lapse is notDuring recording, the indications do not appear Indicators and the picture colorReview or Retake mode An error number i.e. E03 appearsCondensation Warning Clock Battery WarningTape Remaining Time Displayed and the tape remaining time warning54EN Clock Battery Slot Tripod Mounting Socket Power Switch Battery Release SwitchDC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Tally Lamp Power LampDubbing Pg , 9Darken The LCD Monitor Digital ZoomTo avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeDuring use For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To prolong service lifeGeneral ConnectorsProvided Accessories Optional Accessories GR-AXM217UM

GR-AXM217UM specifications

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