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SEPIA

 

 

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LENS COVER

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MERRY CHR ISTMAS

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DEC 25. 97

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Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/Remaining

pg. 14

Tape Time

When no cassette is inserted or when Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording, the Cassette ( )Warning blinks.

Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

 

displayed.

 

2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator

pg. 12

3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator

pg. 18

Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 9.

4 Program Manager Function

pg. 22

Indication

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

5 Lens Cover Warning

pg. 14

6 Tape Length Display

pg. 12

7 Zoom Level Indicator

pg. 15

8 Recording Indicator

pg. 14

0 Fade–Standby Indicator

pg. 22

! Interval Time/Recording

pg. 28

Time Indicator

@ Record–Standby Mode Indicator

pg. 14

# Instant Title Display

pg. 23

$ Date/Time Character Display

pg. 24

%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, 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. 20

& Exposure Level Indicator

pg. 19

* White Balance Mode Indicator

pg. 25

( Menu Setting Change Indicator

pg. 26

) Index Code Marking

pg. 39

q Clock Warning

Displayed for about 5 seconds if the clock (lithium) battery is not in place or is exhausted when power is turned on. Also displayed for about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes exhausted while using the camcorder.

For inserting or replacing the clock

pg. 10

battery

w Condensation Warning

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

e Tape End Display ................................ pg. 14

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

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JVC GR-AX837, GR-AX537, GR-AX437, GR-AX237 Cassette Warning/Remaining, # Instant Title Display $ Date/Time Character Display

GR-AX437, GR-AX537, GR-AX837, GR-AX237 specifications

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