Basic Recording, Power Switch Position | JVC GR-FXM555, GR-FXM333

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BasicRecording

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)

●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 8)

●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-FXM555, GR-FXM333 manual Basic Recording, Power Switch Position, Load a Cassette, Start Shooting

Contents

GR-FXM555 GR-FXM333 Dear Customer It is recommended that you Contents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryDischarged Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal Getting Started Date/Time Settings Recording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingEN Getting Started Cont Loading/Unloading a Cassette Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Adjust Length Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting Attach Strap Power Switch Position Basic RecordingLoad a Cassette Start Shooting Stop Recording Press Display ButtonRecording Recording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control EN Recording Basic Features Push the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom Out Feature Quick Review To check the end of the last recording Basic Features Feature Picture StabilizerRecording Press P. STABILIZER. appears Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBattery power Recording Advanced Features SnapshotTake Snapshot If you press during Record-Standby Fade/Wipe Engagemode FADE- or WIPE-STANDBYStart or END Recording Advanced Features Select ModeProgramme AE With Special Effects Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left Display Mode Nega Posi modeHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action Colours of a picture are reversed Date/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 Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Menu Screen Available Using The Menu ButtonMenu Screen Explanations Tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Demo Mode is set to on and the Menu Screen is closedAllows you to set the current date and time pg Recording pg Access Exposure Menu Access Manual ExposureAdjust Exposure END Adjustment of Exposure Focusing Auto FocusPatterns that are regularly repeated Access Focus Menu Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus END Adjustment of Focus White Balance Adjustment Access White Balance AdjustmentSET Function Parameters To Return To Automatic White Balance Enter Setting Manual White Balance OperationSET Manual White Balance To Change The Tint For Recording Self-Timer Access INT. Time MenuStart Delayed Recording SET Interval Time Animation Time-Lapse Playback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-Forward the tapePlay Back Stop Playback Playback Features Speaker Volume ControlAdjust Volume Tracking Playback Features Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Counter Memory Function Using The Cassette Adapter EN39 Insert BatteryCassette Adapter When connecting the cables, open this cover Basic Connections And Tape DubbingBasic Connections Connection For Tape Dubbing Tape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderRM-V700U pg Provided Functions Buttons Feature Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse Self-TimerAnimation Time-Lapse Using the Remote Control Unit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCR Make Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause TerminalVCR Other than Type or Prepare Camcorder Select Scenes Start Source PlaybackRegister END of Scene Supplemental Information on the Remote Control How to useAutomatic Editing to VCR EN Using the Remote Control Unit Insert Editing Audio Dubbing Begin Audio DubbingEND Audio Dubbing No power is supplied Recording does not startAnimation or Time-Lapse is not Available An error number i.e. E03 appears Review or Retake modeDuring recording, the indications do not appear Tape will not eject 52EN Video Light Switch Power Switch Battery Release SwitchDC in Jack Connectors w to r are located beneath the cover Tally Lamp Power Lamp 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 Memo Memo GR-FXM333