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Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

1 Separate the Velcro strip.

 

INSERT HAND

 

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

 

2 grip.

 

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

 

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

Recording Start/Stop button

3 the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.

 

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3

 

2

2

 

 

1

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

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JVC GR-AX310, GR-AX410 manual Grip Adjustment, Shoulder Strap Attachment, Tripod Mounting

GR-AX310, GR-AX410 specifications

The JVC GR-AX410 and GR-AX310 are compact camcorders that emerged in the early 1990s, showcasing JVC's innovation and expertise in video technology. These models stand out for their versatility, user-friendly design, and advanced features aimed at both casual users and more serious videographers.

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