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MENU

RECORDINGAdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

+

FAR

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

 

 

 

SELECT MODE

 

 

 

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

 

 

1 except AUTO LOCK.

 

 

 

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

 

 

2 Press MENU.

 

 

 

SELECT FUNCTION

NEAR

 

Press + or to place the highlight bar on the desired

3 function.

 

 

 

 

MAKE SETTING

 

 

 

The setting procedure depends on the function you

GAIN UP

S.LX

4 select.

 

If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL

TELE MACRO

OFF

 

INTERVAL TIMER

OFF

 

TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . .

REC TIME

OFF

 

.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices

JLIP ID NO.

07

 

until the desired setting appears.

SET CHARACTER

 

 

If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . .

DATE/TIME

 

 

 

 

 

.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for

END :MENU KEY

 

 

each function (SET CHARACTER – pg. 23;

 

 

DATE/TIME – pg. 11).

 

 

 

 

 

5

CLOSE MENU

GAIN UP

NORM

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

 

TELE MACRO

ON

 

INTERVAL TIMER

1MIN

 

 

REC TIME

1/2S

NOTE:

JLIP ID NO.

07

SET CHARACTER

 

The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.

DATE/TIME

 

END :MENU KEY

PAUSE

If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings, this mark appears in the viewfinder.

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JVC GR-AX220, GR-AX720, GR-AX420 manual Recordi NG Advanced Featur es, Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

GR-AX720, GR-AX220, GR-AX420 specifications

The JVC GR-AX420, GR-AX220, and GR-AX720 are part of JVC's popular line of compact VHS-C camcorders, designed for ease of use and high-quality video recording. These models cater to users who seek versatility and reliability, making them ideal for both amateur and semi-professional videographers.

Each model in this series features a lightweight and portable design, making them easy to carry for extended periods. The GR-AX420 offers a 20x optical zoom capability, allowing users to capture detailed close-ups without compromising image quality. The GR-AX220, while equipped with a slightly less powerful zoom, still provides a respectable 16x optical zoom, perfect for everyday shooting. The GR-AX720 stands out with an impressive 30x optical zoom, giving users the flexibility to shoot distant subjects with clarity.

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The GR-AX720 also introduces advanced digital effects and transitions, enabling creative video editing directly on the camera. This model stands out with its enhanced digital image stabilization technology, reducing the effects of camera shake for smoother playback. The GR-AX420 incorporates a similar stabilization feature, but the GR-AX220 offers a more basic stabilization designed for casual users.

For audio, all three models feature built-in stereo microphones, providing clear sound quality that complements the high-resolution video. They also offer various audio controls, allowing users to adjust recording levels depending on the environment.

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