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RECORDING

AdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

TELE MACRO

OFF

 

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

 

ON

 

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of

 

 

more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

 

 

 

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.).

 

 

 

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

 

 

 

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (☞ pg. 13).

 

 

TAPE LENGTH*

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (☞ pg. 14).

 

 

PICTURE**

Allows you to select the image setting “FINE” or “STD” when storing in the

 

camcorder's memory (☞ pg. 24).

 

 

 

 

SNAPSHOT

FULL

 

Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either “VIDEO”

 

PIN-UP

 

(☞ pg. 26) or “D.S.C.” (☞ pg. 23).

 

MULTI-4

 

Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”

 

MULTI-9

 

(☞ pg. 23).

 

 

 

 

M.DRIVE

 

 

REC TIME*

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

 

recording (☞ pg. 45).

INT. TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (☞ pg. 44) and Time-

 

Lapse recording (☞ pg. 45).

 

 

 

 

TALLY LAMP*

OFF

 

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

TITLE LANG.*

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)

 

of Instant Titles (☞ pg. 35).

 

 

JLIP ID NO.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

 

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

 

 

 

 

DEMO MODE*

OFF

 

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

 

ON

 

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

 

 

 

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,

 

 

 

the demonstration starts.

NOTES:

●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it, “DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

●During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

*Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure.

**Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”. If the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”, this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure.

Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”.

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GR-AXM917UM specifications

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