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GR-AXM23
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
IN AUSTRALIA,
IN NEW ZEALAND,
MAJOR FEATURES
The Logical Choice
Using the battery pack 1
2
To remove the battery pack
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
1 2
3
1
2
Power
No function is available without power supply.
Use only specified power supply.
Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
EN 7 CHARGE MARKER
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
SWITCH OFF POWER
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
OPEN COVER
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Date/Time Setting
SET DATE
SET TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 21).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
The tape remaining time (
pg. 15) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Recording Mode Setting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN LCD MONITOR
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
ADJUST LENGTH
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Grip Adjustment (
Recording Mode Setting (
Tape Length Setting (
STOP RECORDING
Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Journalistic shooting
1
OPEN LCD MONITOR
TILT LCD MONITOR
Brightness control
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Basic Features
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu
pg. 31), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
Basic Features (cont.)
The Fader (
pg. 24) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.
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Programme AE With Special Effects
Advanced Features
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader
pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Sepia
Advanced Features (cont.)
Fader
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE
START OR END RECORDING
Instant Titles
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Date/Time/ Character Insert (
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MAKE SETTING
If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME, or CHARACTER . . .
If you select JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select any other functions . . .
Menu Screen Explanations
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
EN 31
Manual Focus
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (
4
To nearer subject . . .
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
To return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3.
To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1.
4
To darken the image . . .
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 3.
To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 1.
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
PREPARE WHITE OBJECT
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN
SET INTERVAL TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
Animation
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Basic Playback
LOAD A CASSETTE
6
4
PLAY BACK
1
Speaker volume control
ADJUST VOLUME
Tracking
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
Features (cont.)
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
INSERT BATTERY
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY)
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
POWER
RECORDING PLAYBACK
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
EN 45
REC SP
30MIN
(
TAPE END
S.LX T30 01 MWB
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Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Terms
Cassettes
Main Unit
CAUTIONS
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
CAUTIONS
LCD monitor
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
1
2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
LCD MONITOR
VIDEO