pg. 26

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1

2 3

4

5 6

7

8

9

0

!

@

#

$

120min

Disp.

T30

%

REC SP

Sepia

 

^

 

– 05

&

 

 

 

 

*

 

 

MWB

1min

PAUSE

 

(

TAPE END

 

 

1/2s

 

)

 

 

 

Merry Christmas

 

 

q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC 25. 97

AM 10 : 24 : 56

 

 

 

Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/Remaining

pg. 14

Tape Time

When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette ( ) Warning blinks.

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording: the Cassette (

 

) Warning

 

lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

displayed.

 

 

2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator

pg. 12

3, 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator

pg. 18

Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 8.

3, 9 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........ pg. 23

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the SET button. Then only the indicator remains at 9.

4 Program Manager Function Indication ... pg. 22 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

5 Tape Length Display

pg. 12

6 Zoom Indicator bar

pg. 15

7 Recording Indicator

pg. 14

0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator

pg. 22

! Interval Time/Recording

pg. 30

Time Indicator

@ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator

pg. 14

•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER ..

pg. 14

# Instant Title Display

pg. 24

$ Date/Time Character Display ..............

%Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s

remaining power level: “”. When the power is almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

squares — — does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged.)

^ Focus Indicator

pg. 20

& Exposure Level Indicator

pg. 22

* White Balance Mode Indicator

pg. 27

( Menu Setting Change Indicator

pg. 28

) Clock Warning

Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date and time settings (pg. 11). After setting is complete, turn the power off and disconnect the power source. If you re-connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking, that means that the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace the old battery with, a new one (pg. 10).

q • Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... pg. 14

Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward.

Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions are disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear.

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JVC Model GR-AX820 manual Cassette Warning/Remaining, Lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is, Displayed

Model GR-AX820 specifications

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