20 EN, Recording Basic Features, Menu Screen

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RECORDINGBasicFeatures

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button

Select Dial		MENU Jog Dial
LCD monitor or viewfinder

	MENU
	4MENU END	AUTO
	FOCUS	AUTO
	EXPOSURE	AUTO
	DATE TIME	JAN 1. 98
	TELE MACRO	OFF
	TAPE LENGTH	T30
	M. W. B.	AUTO
	ZOOM SPEED	FAST
	4NEXT

Menu Screen

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

SLOW

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

NOTES:

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 22x magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

Zoom In

Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button.

Zoom Out

Press “W” of the Power Zoom Button.

■Zooming speed is available. A total of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed (press the button fully for regular-speed, press it lightly for slow- speed), while 2 speed levels (FAST/ SLOW) can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer.

The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below.

Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu

1)Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

2)Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “ZOOM SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears.

3)Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice. The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed.

●Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby, lock

the focus by using the manual focus (☞ pg. 33), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●The zoom level indicator ( 5) moves during zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is through digital process- ing.

●During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer. To deactivate Digital

Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (☞ pg. 31).

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ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

Zooming Speed ( 1 – 4 in order of speed)

“ZOOM SPEED”	Pressing the
in the Menu	Power Zoom Button
Screen
Screen	fully	lightly
	fully	lightly

FAST	1 (fastest)	3
SLOW	2	4 (slowest)

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

GR-AXM270 specifications

The JVC GR-AXM270 camcorder, introduced in the mid-1990s, is a remarkable example of compact video recording technology from that era. Designed with the consumer market in mind, the GR-AXM270 stands out for its ease of use, portability, and solid performance, making it a favorite for family events, vacations, and personal projects.

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JVC GR-AXM270 manual 20 EN, Recording Basic Features, Menu Screen

Models: GR-AXM270