Menu Screen Explanations

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Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

FOCUS	AUTO	Adjusts focus automatically.
	MANU	Allows you to adjust focus manually (☞ pg. 28, 29).

EXPOSURE	AUTO	Adjusts exposure automatically.
	MANU	Allows you to adjust exposure manually (☞ pg. 27).

WIDE	OFF	Does not display black bars.
	ON	Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen
		to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.
		If a snapshot (GR-FX505 only, ☞ pg. 18) is taken while the
		camcorder is in the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded
		using NORMAL mode without the black bars at the top and bottom
		of the screen.

S.LX	MAX	To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, it is more	RECORDING
		subject becomes slightly dark.	RECORDING
		convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the
		picture becomes slightly coarse.
	NORMAL	To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more
		convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the

	OFF	Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
		adjustment.

TITLE	Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (☞ pg. 23).

DATE/TIME DISP.	Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor
	(☞ pg. 22).

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

M.W.B.		AUTO	This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses
			the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic
		: FINE
		: FINE	white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

		: CLOUD	is not possible under the following conditions:
			•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.
		: HALOGEN	•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.
		: HALOGEN	•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

		MWB	In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for
			white balance adjustment (☞ pg. 30, 31).
D. ZOOM		ON	Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
			magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical
			zoom limit), to a maximum of 320 times (GR-FX505)/50 times
			(GR-FX405/FX305) digital magnification.
		OFF	Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum
			16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during
			Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.

TELE MACRO		OFF	Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
			depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of
		ON
		ON	more than 1m 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.
			•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

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GR-FX505, GR-FX305, GR-FX405 specifications

The JVC GR-FX405, GR-FX305, and GR-FX505 are part of JVC's popular line of compact camcorders from the early 2000s, designed to offer advanced video recording capabilities while remaining user-friendly and portable. Each model, while sharing core characteristics, has distinct features that cater to various user preferences and requirements.

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In conclusion, the JVC GR-FX405, GR-FX305, and GR-FX505 offer users a range of features that enhance the video recording experience. From varying zoom capabilities to image stabilization and user-friendly interfaces, these camcorders serve different markets while maintaining JVC’s reputation for quality and innovation in the camcorder space. Whether for casual use or more serious videography, each model caters to the needs of its user base.

JVC GR-FX305, GR-FX505 manual Menu Screen Explanations, Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

Models: GR-FX505 GR-FX305 GR-FX405