16ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

NOTE:

EJECT Switch

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

Power (pg. 8)

Recording Mode Setting (pg. 12)

Tape Length Setting (pg. 12)

Grip Adjustment (pg. 14)

Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 14)

1 LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

3 START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

AUTO

(Full Auto mode):

PRO.

(PRO. mode):

POWER OFF:

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. If you want more creative capabilities than full auto recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

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JVC GR-AX857UM, GR-AX957UM, GR-AX657UM manual Basic Recording, Power Switch Position, Load a Cassette, Start Shooting

GR-AX657UM, GR-AX857UM, GR-AX957UM specifications

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