JVC GR-SXM527 Basic Recording, Shooting While Watching Viewfinder, Switches off the camcorder

16ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

		Power Switch
		Recording Start/Stop Button
2 5M	I N	Tape remaining time
		indicator
		(Approximate)

MIN 120MIN 119MIN

(Now calculating)

0MIN 1MIN 2MIN 3MIN

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

180

° 90°

Select Wheel (BRIGHT) DISPLAY Button

BR I GHT – – – – – –6– – – – – +

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor

.... rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the

bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.

NOTE:

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

●Power (☞ pg. 8)

●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 12)

●Load A Cassette (☞ pg. 10)

●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 15)

●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 15)

Shooting While Watching The

Viewfinder

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the viewfinder.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “” appears

in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Shooting While Watching The

LCD Monitor

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the LCD monitor.

2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress.

NOTE:

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Power Switch Position

AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.

PRO.	: Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities.
OFF	: Switches off the camcorder.
PLAY	: Allows you to play back your recordings.