INDEX Indications

 

 

 

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2 3

4

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

30MIN

T30

 

 

6

REC SP

 

$

 

7

2

FADER

01

%

 

LENS COVER

^

 

8

 

 

&

1X

9

15S

PAUSE

 

*

0

TAPE END

 

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a

 

5S

 

)

 

!

BRIGHT

 

 

@

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

b

#

DEC 25. 99 AM 11 : 45 : 18

 

 

 

1 Cassette Warning/

 

 

pg. 17

Tape Remaining Time

 

 

 

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

 

)

warning blinks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the cassette (

 

) warning

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

 

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.

 

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a

tape is loaded: the cassette (

 

) mark is displayed

 

 

regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s position.

2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator

pg. 12

3, 7 Program AE Indicator

 

 

pg. 26

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only the indicator remains at 7.

3, 8 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... pg. 25

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator remains at 8.

4 Tape Length Indicator

pg. 12

5 Zoom Indicator Bar

pg. 20

Zoom Level Indicator

 

Approximate Zoom Ratio

 

6 Recording Indicator

pg. 16

9 Picture Stabilizer Indicator

pg. 22

0•Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator

pg. 38

•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator

pg. 21

(GR-AXM217 only)

 

! •Bright Level Indicator

pg. 41

•Speaker Volume Indicator

pg. 41

@ Instant Title Display

pg. 29

# Date/Time Display

pg. 28

$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 (battery power warning), 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. 35

^ Exposure Control Level Counter

pg. 33

& White Balance Mode Indicator

pg. 36

* •Record–Standby Mode Indicator

pg. 16

•Lens Cover Warning:

pg. 17

LENS COVER

(Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also blinks when the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has

discharged. Install or replace the old battery with a new one (pg. 10).

) • Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ pg. 17

Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward.

Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear.

Head Clog Warning:

Appears if dirty heads are detected during recording. In such a case, use the optional Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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JVC GR-AXM217UM manual Tape Remaining Time, Displayed and the tape remaining time warning, Clock Battery Warning

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