JVC GR-AX40EG User Manual

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Tape length
select switch
(to access, ft 4
the viewfinder up.) i
Viewfinder
‘Tape remalning tlme indicator
45MIN —~ 44MIN == eee
met (Blinking) «---2NiN (Blinking)
OMIN {Blinking}
*—MIN....(Now caleviating)
Ensuré that tape is not slack inside the cassette, then
load the cassette correctly.
Do not repeat ioading and unloading of the cassette
‘without running the tape, as this will slacken the tape,
causing tape damage. .
© The cassette tiolder can be opened even when the
power is oft,
ADJUSTING THE GRIP
| Separate the Veicre strip to expand the loop.
[2 Pass your right hand through the.toop and grasp
the grip.
(Adjust the length of the strap so that your thumb
‘and fingers-can easily manipuiate the Recording
Start/Stop button and power zoom buttons,
(Retasten the Velaro strip.
18 The power zoom buttons can be adjusted to one
of three positions: up, middie and down.
—Slide the zoom button adjust switch in the
direction of the arrow, and move the power
200m bution to the desired position.
VIEWFINDER ADJUSTMENT
™ Positioning
The viewfinder can be positioned for best viewability
®.
Diopter adjustment
The viewfinder lens can be adjusted to suit the
operator's eyesight.
I Set the power switch to"CAMERA".
B Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
indications in the viewiinder are clearty focused.
SET THE TAPE LENGTH
‘The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewlinder
as shown. Before shooting, set the tape fength. select
switch according to the tape being used.
#1 EC-30:When using a tape with 20-minute recording
time or less.
= £C-45: When using a tape with recording fime more
than 30 minutes.
Notes:
t= The indicated remaining time is approximate.
= The time required to calculate the remaining tape length
and accuracy of the calculation may vary secording to the
{ype of tape used.
= TAPE END* appears when the tape reaches its end.
“TAPE ENO” also appears when 4 cassette is loaded
‘whose tape is already at its end.
LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
Positioning
IW Side EJECT. ~ The cassette holder opens.
i insert the cassette with its jabel facing outward.
Gi Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder.
Unloading
@ Side EJECT. — The cassetie hokier opens.
@ Remove the cassette.
[Bl Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder.
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RECORDING OPERATION
Tally lamp
Notes:
= For a longer pause, set the power switch to
"OFF" to save power.
= When a tape teaches its end during recording,
°TAPE END® indicator will appear in the
viewfinder and power itself off automatically if
left for longer than 5 minutes.
If the Record-Standby mode continues for
longer than about 5 minutes, the unit switches
itseff off automatically. To restart recording, tum
the power on and press the Recording
StarVStop bution. This makes clean assembied
recordings possible even after @ long pause.
= When turning off the VideoMovie with the power
switch set to CAMERA’, be sire to set the
switch 1o “OFF first. Then set it back to
“CAMERA* to furn on the VideoMovie again.
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SHOOTING
Preparations
Supply pawec ity P.7) 7
@ Insert a video cassette correctly. (@ P. 11.)
8-Adjust the grip strap. (cr P. 11),
1. To enter the Record-Standby mode
Ml Slide the LENS GOVER openiciose switch to open
the fens cover.
Bi Set the power switch to"CAMERA",
The poverndetere 4
—The VideoMovie enters the Record-Standby
mode. ;
The aimed-at scene wil appear on the viewlinder
screen,
Record-Standby mode indication
2, To shoot the scene
H Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start
recording.
—The tally tamp lights while the recording is in
progress,
Recording mode indication
Elapsed time counter
Bf To stop recording temporarily.
Press the Recording StarlStop button once again.
§ To restart recording,
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
1 Repeating steps El and EI produces assemble
recordings.

JVC GR-AX40EG Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	GR-AX40EG
Category	VCR
Language	English