JVC GR-AX527 Camcorder User Manual


 
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T30 SP
T20 SP
T40 EP
T20 EP
T30 SP
T40 SP T30 EP
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
1
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
2
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
ADJUST DIOPTER
3
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
1
Set the tape length button according to the length of
the tape used. T20 = 20 minutes of recording time,
T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).
SET RECORDING MODE
2
Set depending on your preference. “SP” (Standard
Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and
is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is
more economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
1
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
2
Make sure the label is facing outward.
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
3
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.
NOTES:
A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes
have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab’s
position.)
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
SP-EP recording mode and
T20•30•40 tape length select button
GearErase Protection
Turn to take up
slack.
Tape length and recording
mode indicator