JVC GR-AXM217UM manual Date/Time Insert, Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen

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RECORDINGAdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Date/Time Insert

This feature allows you to display the date and time on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected color monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically.

Select Dial

Display

FOCUS AUTO

EXPOSURE AUTO

WIDEOFF

S . LXOFF TITLE

DATETIME DISP.

4RETURN

DATETIME DISP.

AUTO DATE

DATE

TIME

DATE&TIME

OFF

EXIT

FOCUS AUTO

EXPOSURE AUTO

WIDEOFF

S . LXOFF TITLE

DATETIME DISP.

4RETURN

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Power Switch

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME DISP. Menu

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

3 ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby.

Then press it to display the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.

4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired mode is activated.

•You should have already performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (☞ pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so first.

5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen.

NOTES:

DISPLAY

●The selected display can be recorded.

●If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting.

AUTO DATE

●Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations:

•After changing the date.

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Dial.

●In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

AUTO DATE

DEC 25 . 99 (DATE)

AM 10 : 25 : 00 (TIME)

DEC 25 . 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00 (DATE&TIME)

OFF

(No indication)

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Contents GR-AXM717UM English GR-AXM317UM GR-AXM217UM Dear Customer This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC PublPoint where they exit from the product Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided forTo avoid personal injury If the product has been dropped or damaged in any wayQuick Operation Guide For more detailsLithium Battery CR2025 Nega/Posi 2000 sec. High Speed ShutterZoom Zoom out Cassette AdapterContents Power Supply PowerAttach Battery Pack Detach Battery PackEN9 DischargedClock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Switch OFF PowerRemove Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderDate/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingSET Recording Mode ContLoading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentAdjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach StrapPower Switch Position Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start ShootingPress Display Button Stop RecordingRecording Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Recording Basic RecordingBefore the following steps, perform pg Interface Shooting Journalistic ShootingBrightness Control Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T EN Recording Basic FeaturesZoom Feature Quick Review To check the end of the last recordingFeature Picture Stabilizer Basic FeaturesPress P. STABILIZER. appears To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light GR-AXM717/AXM317 onlyLight OFF/AUTO/ON switch Recording Advanced Features Snapshot GR-AXM717/AXM317 onlyTake Snapshot If you press during Record-StandbyEngagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Fade/WipeStart or END Recording Advanced Features Select ModeProgram AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the leftDisplay Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colors of a picture are reversedDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu ScreenSelect the Desired Mode Access Title MenuInstant Titles Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonTally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closedAllows you to set the current date and time pg Recording pgAccess Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of ExposureFocusing Patterns that are regularly repeatedAccess Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusWhite Balance Adjustment Access White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White BalanceEnter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingSelf-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording To Cancel Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapsePlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapePlay Back Stop PlaybackSpeaker Volume Control Adjust VolumeTracking Activate Manual TrackingPlayback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory FunctionInsert Battery Using The Cassette Adapter EN43Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak When connecting the cables, open this cover Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape DubbingTape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025Functions ButtonsFeature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-LapseReset Counter Insert EditingFind EDIT-OUT Point Begin Insert EditingBegin Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Cleaning The Camcorder After UseNo power is supplied Recording does not startAnimation or Time-Lapse is not AvailableIndicators and the picture color Review or Retake modeAn error number i.e. E03 appears During recording, the indications do not appearClock Battery Warning Tape Remaining TimeDisplayed and the tape remaining time warning Condensation Warning54EN Power Switch Battery Release Switch DC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the coverTally Lamp Power Lamp Clock Battery Slot Tripod Mounting SocketPg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorDigital Zoom DubbingTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazardFor safety, do not Avoid using the unitTo prolong service life During useProvided Accessories Optional Accessories ConnectorsGeneral GR-AXM217UM

GR-AXM217UM specifications

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