LCD monitor or viewfinder

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4MENU END

AUTO

 

 

FOCUS

 

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

 

DATE TIME

DEC 25. 98

 

 

TELE MACRO

OFF

 

 

TAPE LENGTH T30

 

 

M. W. B.

SPEED

AUTO

 

 

 

 

ZOOM

FAST

 

 

 

 

4NEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M. W. B.

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

: FINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

: CLOUD

 

 

 

 

 

 

: HALOGEN

 

 

 

 

 

MWB

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

M.W.B. Menu Screen

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

NOTES:

To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, set the M.W.B. in the Menu Screen to “AUTO”, or turn the Select Dial to “AUTO LOCK”.

Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned off and on again, or when the Select Dial’s position has been changed.

When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 1 of “MWB”, this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colors. For example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colors, the image becomes the color which approximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

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Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN

2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.”, then press it.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the required white balance.

AUTO

Automatic adjustment

: FINE

Outdoors on sunny day

: CLOUD

Outdoors on cloudy day

: HALOGEN” ...

Light source is halogen or

 

 

tungsten lamp

MWB

When using a personal White

 

 

Balance Setting stored in

 

 

memory (see below.)

CLOSE MENU

4 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen.

MWB

MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures.

PREPARE WHITE OBJECT

1 Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper.

SELECT MWB

2 Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, select “MWB”.

MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE

3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until “MWB” begins blinking. “MWB” blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory, then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete.

CLOSE MENU

4 Press the MENU Jog Dial.

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JVC GR-AXM900 manual Manual White Balance Adjustment M.W.B

GR-AXM900 specifications

The JVC GR-AXM900 is a noteworthy camcorder that emerged in the early 1990s, embodying the evolution of home video recording technology during that era. This compact and lightweight camcorder is designed for amateur videographers, offering a range of features that cater to a variety of filming needs.

One of the standout features of the GR-AXM900 is its 680,000-pixel CCD sensor, which provides a clear and vibrant image quality for its time. This sensor enables users to capture video in 4:3 aspect ratio, making it suitable for traditional television viewing. The camcorder also supports S-VHS recording, which delivers higher quality video compared to standard VHS formats. This capability is ideal for users looking to create videos with improved resolution and color depth.

The GR-AXM900 boasts a powerful zoom lens, featuring a 10x optical zoom that allows users to focus on subjects from a distance without sacrificing image quality. Additionally, it offers a 700x digital zoom, enabling even greater magnification when needed, making it a versatile tool for capturing a range of scenes, from close-ups to distant landscapes.

User convenience is enhanced by the camcorder’s sophisticated autofocus system. The autofocus feature helps ensure that subjects are sharp and in focus, which is especially useful for novice filmmakers who may be learning the ins and outs of manual focusing. The camera also includes several shooting modes, allowing users to easily switch between standard recording and various special effects.

Another notable characteristic of the JVC GR-AXM900 is its capability to record audio with built-in stereo microphones, providing a richer sound quality that complements the video footage. Furthermore, the camcorder comes equipped with a color viewfinder and a flip-out LCD screen, giving users a clear view of their subject while recording.

The design of the GR-AXM900 is user-friendly, with controls positioned for easy access, allowing for smooth operation during shooting. It is powered by rechargeable batteries, contributing to its portability and ease of use for extended filming sessions.

In summary, the JVC GR-AXM900 was a significant advancement in consumer camcorder technology, providing impressive features for capturing high-quality video. Its combination of S-VHS recording, versatile zoom capabilities, autofocus, and user-friendly design make it a memorable choice for amateur filmmakers of its time.