User manual JVC GR-AX880US-GR-AX880

[. . . ] COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX880 ENGLISH The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Compact VHS INSTRUCTIONS LYT0087-001B EN 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. [. . . ] Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen ( pg. When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image ( pg. To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim ( pg. 19). Picture Stabiliser Video Light Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. · In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial ( pg. Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock ( pg. 22, 23). Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a "fantasy" look ( pg. A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject ( pg. Allows you to shoot a still image in monochrome, giving the effect of an older picture ( pg. 22, 23). EN 47 Mode Twilight Function Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc. , look more natural and dramatic ( pg. The following happens when Twilight mode is selected: ·Auto gain control is turned off. ·White Balance is set to " " (FINE day mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode. ·Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing ( pg. High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action ( The colours of a picture are reversed ( pg. 22, 23). Sports Nega/Posi (Negative/ Positive) 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Wide Super LoLux (Gain Up) Self-Timer Captures faster action than Sports mode ( pg. 22, 23). Black bars are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinemalike "wide-screen" effect ( pg. Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting ( pg. Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture. [. . . ] 4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush. 5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise. How To Handle A CD-ROM · Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion. [. . . ]