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JVC GR-AX640 manual Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment, Make Setting, END Setting

Models: GR-AX640

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RECORDINGAdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

Select Dial

MENU Button

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Menu access depends on the function you select.

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial” described on pg. 27 . . .

Display

(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)

4NEXT

M. W. B. AUTO

D . ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATETIME TAPE LENGTH T30

4RETURN

Menu Screen 1

.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button” described on pg. 27 and 28 . . .

.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3 SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function.

•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu

4BACK

REC. TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON TITLE LANG. ENGLISH JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF

4RETURN

TITLE LANG.

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

EXIT

4BACK

REC. TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON TITLE LANG. FRENCH JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE OFF

4RETURN

Menu Screen 2

Setting Menu

(ex. TITLE LANG.)

Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to “BACK”, and press it.

•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then go to step 6.

4 MAKE SETTING

Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends on the function you select.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”, “DATE/TIME DISP.” or “DATE/ TIME” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ☞ pg. 30, 31,

EXPOSURE: ☞ pg. 29, TITLE: ☞ pg. 25,

DATE/TIME DISP.: ☞ pg. 24, DATE/TIME: ☞ pg. 11).

If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO” or “DEMO MODE” . . .

.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.

Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears. Go to step 5.

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinks, then

rotate it until the desired number appears, and press it. Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

desired setting.

Normal Screen

NOTE:

No menu functions except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record mode.

•If you decide you want to return to the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

5 END SETTING

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

6 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.

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GR-AX640 specifications

The JVC GR-AX640 is a compact and versatile camcorder that was particularly popular during the transition era from analog to digital video recording. Launched in the mid-1990s, this model combines user-friendly features with a range of advanced technologies for its time, making it a preferred choice for amateur videographers and families alike.

One of the standout features of the GR-AX640 is its lightweight and portable design, making it easy to carry for on-the-go recording. With its built-in 16x optical zoom lens, users can capture distant subjects with clarity, while the 700x digital zoom provides additional magnification for close-ups. This camcorder offers impressive image stabilization technology, which minimizes the shake and blur that can occur during handheld operation, ensuring smooth and stable footage even in dynamic situations.

The camcorder is equipped with a 3-inch LCD screen, allowing users to easily frame their shots and navigate the settings. This feature enhances the ease of use, particularly for those unfamiliar with camcorder controls. Additionally, the GR-AX640 provides a range of recording options, including both SP and LP modes, allowing users to maximize tape usage with extended recording times.

In terms of audio, the GR-AX640 features a built-in microphone that captures clear sound, and there is an option for an external microphone input, providing flexibility for users who require enhanced audio quality. The camcorder also includes a variety of effects and transition features, which add creative flair to recordings, catering to those looking to produce more polished videos.

Another notable characteristic of the GR-AX640 is its compatibility with VHS-C tapes, making it easy to integrate into existing collections of home videos. It also offers an array of connectivity options, including an AV output for easy playback on a television and a battery life that is commendable for extended shooting sessions.

In summary, the JVC GR-AX640 is a well-rounded camcorder that effectively meets the needs of everyday users with its combination of portability, advanced features, and ease of use. Although it may be considered vintage in the current digital age, it remains a memorable device for many who captured their cherished moments during its heyday.