INDEX

 

 

 

 

 

 

EN 51

 

1

2

3

4

5

6 7

 

 

30MIN 4S . LX

 

T30

 

8

REC SP

 

 

 

 

%

 

444

TWILIGHT

 

01

^

9

 

 

 

NORM

&

0

 

LENS COVER MWB

*

!

5MIN

PAUSE

 

 

 

 

TAPE END

 

 

@

1 4S

 

(

#

MERRY CHRISTMAS

)

 

$

25. 12. 98

 

22:50:00

 

Viewfinder Indications

1Cassette Warning/

Tape Remaining Time ......................... pg. 15

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks.

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the cassette (

 

) warning

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

tape is loaded: the cassette (

 

) mark is

 

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s

position.

 

 

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator

pg. 10

3, 9 Programme AE Indicator

pg. 20

Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 9.

3, 0 Fade-Standby Indicator .................. pg. 22

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the Fader is engaged by pressing the EFFECT button. Then only the indicator remains at 0.

4 Multi-Function Control Indication ...... pg. 22

Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi-Function Control is pressed. The indication disappears within approx. 2 seconds.

5 Super LoLux Indicator

pg. 23

6 Tape Length Indicator

pg. 10

7 Zoom Indicator Bar

pg. 16

8 Recording Indicator

pg. 14

! Record-Standby Mode Indicator

pg. 14

• Lens Cover Warning:

pg. 15

LENS COVER

@Interval Timer/Recording Time/

5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator

pgs. 17 ,32

# Instant Title Display

pg. 23

$ Date/Time/Character Display

pg. 19

%Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

 

 

”. When the power is

almost gone, the indicator “

” blinks (battery

power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

squares —

— does not necessarily mean

that the battery pack is fully charged.

 

^ Focus Indicator

...................................

pg. 29

& Exposure Control Level Counter

pg. 30

* White Balance Mode Indicator

pg. 31

(Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also blinks when the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or

has discharged. Install or replace the old battery with a new one (pg. 8).

) •Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... pg. 15

Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear.

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JVC GR-AX280 Lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is, Blinks when the tape is about to reach its end, Mark is

GR-AX280, GR-AX480 specifications

The JVC GR-AX480 and GR-AX280 are compact and versatile camcorders that became popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, providing users with the opportunity to capture memories with ease and quality. Both models feature a combination of innovative technologies that made them stand out in the crowded market of consumer camcorders of that era.

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User convenience is a prominent design element in both models. The camcorders are equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen that provides an intuitive interface for monitoring and playback. The GR-AX480 model features a color LCD while the GR-AX280 has a similar-sized monochrome display, making it easier to frame shots accurately.

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