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18MIN

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LENS COVER

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MERRY CHR ISTMAS

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DEC 25. 97

AM 10 : 24

 

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

qClock 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

wCondensation 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-AX720, GR-AX420, GR-AX220 manual Cassette Warning/Remaining, When no cassette is inserted or when Erase

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