12 EN, Recording Basic Recording, Load a Cassette | JVC GR-FXM55

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RECORDINGBasicRecording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

NOTE:

EJECT Switch

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power (☞ pg. 4)

●Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 8)

●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 10)

●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 10)

1 LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

2 ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

3 START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

AUTO

(Full Auto mode):

PRO.

(PRO. mode):

POWER OFF:

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. If you want more creative capabilities than full auto recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

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JVC GR-FXM55, GR-FXM35 manual 12 EN, Recording Basic Recording, Power Switch Position, Load a Cassette, Start Shooting

Contents

GR-FXM55 GR-FXM35 It is recommended that you Crossed Out Dust Bin Major Features Contents EN3 Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Switch OFF Power Remove Battery HolderInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT Holder Date/Time Settings Tape Length Setting First set the Power Switch to PRO.. Press MenuSET Tape Length Dial again to close the Menu Screen Loading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Adjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach Strap Power Switch Position 12 ENRecording Basic Recording Load a Cassette LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Stop RecordingPress Display Button Recording Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Power lamp 14 ENShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom Out Feature Quick Review Feature Video LightSet the Light OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Picture Stabilizer Feature 5 Sec. Rec 5-sec. RecordingPress P.STABILIZER. appears SEC. REC Button Stabilizer Button Display Recording Advanced Features EN19 Tomodecancel FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYFade/Wipe Modeengage FADE- or WIPE-STANDBY Advanced Features Select Mode20 EN Programme AE With Special Effects Display Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversed Recording Advanced Features 22 ENDate/Time Insert Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen Access Title Menu Select the Desired ModeInstant Titles Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Make SettingEND Setting 24 EN Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations 26 EN Access Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of Exposure Focusing 28 ENAuto Focus Patterns that are regularly repeated Access Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of Focus White Balance Adjustment Access White Balance Adjustment30 EN SET Function Parameters Enter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For Recording Self-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording 32 EN Animation Time-Lapse 34 EN Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-Forward the tape Play Back Speaker Volume Control Adjust VolumeTracking Activate Manual Tracking Playback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory Function Using The Cassette Adapter EN37 Insert BatteryRecording safety hole Cassette Adapter 38 EN Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape Dubbing Tape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 40 EN Feature Self-Timer, Animation Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-Lapse Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as 42 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCR Make Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause TerminalVCR Other than Type or Prepare Camcorder 44 EN Select ScenesStart Source Playback Register END of Scene Supplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR 46 EN Insert Editing Audio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone 48 EN An error number i.e. E03 appears During recording, the indications do not appearTape will not eject Some functions are not available Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators 50EN Dioptre Adjustment Control Lens Cover Open/Close Ring Video Light SwitchSpeaker Volume Control VOL Picture Stabilizer Button $ MENU/DISPLAY Button Counter Reset/Memory Button EN Index Indications For safety, do not To avoid hazardDuring use Store cassettes Avoid using the unit To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder Do not leave the unit Connectors Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesGeneral GR-FXM35