NOTES:
Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Time-Lapse shooting.
For best results, keep the camcorder secured while shooting.
If, during steps 3 and 4, the PROGRAM AE dial is set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
Press Recording Start/Stop. Recording and intervals alternate automatically.
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6 To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear. To release when the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear.
CHECK YOUR WORK
START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
4 Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There are four choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time INT. TIME is pressed): 15S, 30S, 1MIN, and 5MIN. Press again to reset.
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS
SET RECORDING TIME
Set SP/EP to SP (pg. 11).
SET RECORDING SPEED
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to CAMERA.
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3 Press REC TIME on the remote control. There are three choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S and 1S. Press again to reset.
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE
You need the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.
NOTE:
You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time.
Time-Lapse
5 Repeat steps pictures.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
START RECORDING
4 Press Recording Start/Stop after focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.
3 Press REC TIME on the remote control. Three choices are available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S (one-half of a second) and 1S (one full second). Press again to release the animation mode.
SET RECORDING TIME
SET RECORDING SPEED
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to CAMERA.
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2 Set SP/EP to SP (pg. 11).
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY MODE
You need the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform the following procedure.
NOTE:
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time.
Animation
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3 and 4 for the desired number of

6 Play back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

7 Press REC TIME until “” disappears from the viewfinder.

NOTES:

For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting.

If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self-Timer mode, Animation is cancelled and Self-Timer mode is engaged with 15S selected.

Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation shooting.

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JVC GR-AX510, GR-AX710 manual Release Animation Mode

GR-AX510, GR-AX710 specifications

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