JVC GR-AXM230 Camcorder User Manual


 
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5Sec. Rec (5-Sec. Recording)
(GR-SX960/AXM230/AX760 only):
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen in TV programs.
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to SP.
2) During RecordStandby, press 5SEC. REC.
5S appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the
camcorder reenters the RecordStandby mode
automatically.
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.
REC again so that 5S disappears.
Fade/Wipe (
pg. 19) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC.
Quick Review:
To check the end of the last
recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the RecordStandby
mode.
2) Press
2
and release quickly.
Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and
played back automatically, then pauses in
RecordStandby mode for the next shot.
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
Retake:
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the RecordStandby
mode.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start
point for new recording. Pressing
3
forwards the
tape and pressing
2
reverses it.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
DANGER
The video light can become extremely hot. Do
not touch it either while in operation or soon
after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may
result.
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying
case immediately after using the video light,
since it remains extremely hot for some time.
When operating, keep a distance of about
30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and
people or objects.
Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video
light.
Video Light
(GR-SXM330/SX960/AXM230 only):
To
brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
1) Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:
OFF : Turns off the light.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
The video light can only be used with the
camcorders power on.
It is recommended to set the white balance
(
pg. 29) to
when you use the video light.
When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
Even if the battery indicator
( )
does not blink
if the battery packs charge is low, the camcorder
may turn off automatically when you turn on the
video light, or when you start recording with the
video light turned on.
When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to AUTO:
Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,
manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT
OFF/AUTO/ON.
While the Sports or High Speed Shutter
mode (
pg. 20) is engaged, the light is likely
to stay on.
While the Twilight mode (
pg. 20) is
engaged, the light will not activate.