RECORDING Basic Features

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom Level indicator

RETAKE (R/F)

Power Zoom Lever

 

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FEATURE:

Zooming

 

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

 

an instantaneous change in image

 

magnification.

OPERATION:

36X Hyper zoom

 

Digital circuitry doubles the

 

maximum 18x magnification offered

 

by optical zoom.

1)To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”.

2)To zoom out, slide toward “W”.

NOTES: During Hyper Zoom, the speed

 

increases the further you slide the

 

Zoom Lever.

 

Focusing may become unstable

 

during Hyper Zoom. In this case,

 

set the zoom while in Record–

 

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

 

Lock (pg. 20, 21), then zoom in

 

or out in Record mode.

 

The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only

 

moves during optical zoom. Once

 

the Zoom Level indicator reaches

 

the top of the zoom indicator bar,

 

all magnification from that point is

 

through digital processing.

 

During digital image processing,

 

the quality of the image may suffer.

 

 

FEATURE:

Quick Review

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last

 

recording.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

 

during the Record–Standby mode.

 

• Tape is rewound for about 2

 

seconds and played back

 

automatically, then pauses in

 

Record–Standby mode for the

 

next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

 

playback. This is normal.

 

 

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

 

Record–Standby mode.

 

2) Press either RETAKE button to

 

reach the start point for new

 

recording. Pressing “F” forwards

 

the tape and pressing “R” reverses

 

it.

 

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

 

recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

 

This is normal.

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JVC GR-AX937 manual Retake R/F, Feature, Purpose, Operation

GR-AX937 specifications

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An easy-to-use interface allows for straightforward navigation of the camcorder's various settings and functions. Users can easily switch between shooting modes, including a night mode for improved low-light performance. The LCD viewfinder is another valuable addition, providing real-time feedback and ensuring that users can frame their shots with precision.

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