18ENRECORDINGBasicRecording(cont.)

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

180°

90°

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (pg. 16).

 

LENS COVER Switch

Power indicator

Power

Switch

Start/Stop Button

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record–Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability (pg. 19) and press the Recording Start/Stop button.

•“REC ” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress.

STOP RECORDING

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder (pg. 16).

The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCD

monitor. However, when the tape is about to reach its end, the following indicators appear:

2MIN´1MIN´0MIN”.

For other notes, refer to pg. 17.

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

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JVC GR-AXM670 manual EN Recording Basic Recording, Power Switch Start/Stop Button

GR-AXM670 specifications

The JVC GR-AXM670 is a compact and feature-rich camcorder that was well-regarded during its time for both amateur videographers and casual users. It stands out with a blend of innovative technologies, user-friendly design, and impressive imaging capabilities.

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