Select Dial

Display

FOCUS AUTO

EXPOSURE AUTO

WIDEOFF

S.LXMAX TITLE

DATETIME DISP.

4RETURN

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

Power Switch

Menu Screen

FOCUS Menu

Manual Focus Screen

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MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

3 ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU

Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.

4 ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “MANU”, then press it. “” and “” appear. The focus is locked at this point.

5 ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “” appears and

blinks.

Go to step 6.

To nearer subject . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “” appears

and blinks. Go to step 6.

6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

7 CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and “ ” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “” or “” will blink.

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JVC GR-FX101 specifications Access Focus Menu, Access Manual Focus, END Adjustment of Focus

GR-FX101 specifications

The JVC GR-FX101 is a compact camcorder that has garnered attention for its blend of user-friendly design and innovative features. Launched in the late 1990s, this model exemplifies JVC's commitment to portable video recording technology. One of the standout features of the GR-FX101 is its unique design, making it lightweight and easy to handle. Its ergonomic grip ensures comfort during extended use, allowing users to capture moments without fatigue.

The camcorder offers a 1/6-inch CCD sensor with a resolution of 580,000 pixels, which allows for decent video quality suited for home videos. With its 10x optical zoom lens, the GR-FX101 empowers users to capture distant subjects with clarity, while the digital zoom of up to 700x makes it possible to magnify scenes when necessary, albeit with a potential loss in quality.

An essential technology in the GR-FX101 is its image stabilization system. This feature minimizes the shakiness that can occur during handheld video recording, resulting in smoother footage. Additionally, the camcorder is equipped with a built-in 2.5-inch color LCD screen that provides a clear view for framing shots and reviewing recorded videos, enhancing the overall user experience.

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