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JVC GR-AX201, GR-AX501 Manual White Balance Operation, SET Manual White Balance, Enter Setting

Models: GR-AX401 GR-AX501 GR-AX201 GR-AX301

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Manual White Balance Operation

If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.

Select Dial

Display

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T45

4RETURN

M.W.B.

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

MWB

Power Switch

Menu Screen

M.W.B. Menu

 

SELECT OPERATION MODE

 

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

 

 

adjustment (☞ pg. 30), and select “MWB”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

 

2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

 

 

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

 

 

white paper fills the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER SETTING

 

3 Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.

 

 

 

•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

 

 

RECORDING

4 Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

 

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the

 

 

highlight bar on “RETURN”.

 

 

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

 

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

 

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The

 

white balance is adjusted based on the colour,

 

changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue

 

paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.

 

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper

in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus

manually (☞ pg. 29).

● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,

etc.). Because the colour temperature is different

depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will

differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this

function for a more natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White

EXIT

Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the

power is turned off or the battery removed.

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GR-AX401, GR-AX501, GR-AX201, GR-AX301 specifications

The JVC GR-AX series of camcorders, including the GR-AX301, GR-AX201, GR-AX501, and GR-AX401, represents a versatile and innovative range designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers. Each model shares a range of core features and technologies, while also offering unique characteristics to cater to different user needs.

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The GR-AX301 and GR-AX201 are equipped with a variety of manual controls, allowing users to have greater creative control over their filming. This includes adjustable settings for exposure and focus, catering to users who seek a more hands-on approach to videography. The inclusion of a color LCD screen on these models enhances usability, allowing for easy framing and playback of footage.

For audio recording, the GR-AX series utilizes built-in stereo microphones, ensuring high-quality sound capture to complement the visual content. The ability to connect external microphones provides even more versatility for sound recording, making it suitable for interviews or more complex audio setups.

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