18RECORDING Advanced Features

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Program AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx.

1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activated.

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected, only the mode’s name is displayed. Then the name disappears and the mode is activated.

NOTES:

Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader (pg. 22) is used in the Sepia mode.

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

DIAL

VIEWFINDER

MODE

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INDICATION

 

 

 

 

LOCK

AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

 

 

 

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting.

In this mode the following controls are disabled; FADE, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B (Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure Control and MENU

RELEASE

AUTO RELEASE

Auto Mode

Release

 

 

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.

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VIEWFINDER

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FG:FOG

Electronic Fog Filter

 

 

 

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fancy“ look.

ND

ND:ND EFFECT

ND Effect

 

 

 

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.

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JVC GR-AX720, GR-AX420, GR-AX220 manual Program AE With Special Effects, Viewfinder Mode, Indication

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