14EN GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Start/Stop button

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

1 Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

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Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

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JVC GR-AXM20, GR-AXM10 manual EN Getting S Tarted, Grip Adjustment, Shoulder Strap Attachment, Tripod Mounting

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