5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

(GR-FXM170A/FXM17A/FX120A/FX12A only): To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes.

1)Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.

2)During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “ 5S” appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically.

4)To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC again so that “ 5S” disappears.

●Fade/Wipe ( pg. 19) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.

Quick Review: To check the end of the last recording.

1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode.

2)Press 2and release quickly.

Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in Record– Standby mode for the next shot.

●Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal.

Retake: To re-record certain segments.

1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode.

2)Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording. Pressing 3forwards the tape and pressing 2reverses it.

3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

●Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

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Video Light

(GR-SXM470A/FXM270A/FX220A/ SXM27EA/SX22EA only): To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

1)Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

●The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

●It is recommended to set the white balance

( pg. 29) to when you use the video light.

●When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

●Even if the battery indicator () does not blink if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

●When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode ( pg. 20) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “Twilight” mode ( pg. 20) is engaged, the light will not activate.

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

When operating, keep a distance of about

30 cm between the video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.