User manual JVC GR-AXM18US-GR-AXM18 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] 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. Using This Instruction Manual · All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pg. · Notes appear after most subsections. · Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . [. . . ] TIME", then press the MENU Jog Dial. SET INTERVAL TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on "MENU END". 4MENU END 4NEXT FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial. Menu Screen START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the selected time has elapsed, recording begins automatically. 4BACK MENU OFF OFF ON 07 OFF REC TIME INT. TIME OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN OFF 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S REC TIME To Cancel Self-Timer . Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button to display " PAUSE ", then set "INT. TIME" in the Menu Screen to "OFF". EXIT EXIT INT. TIME Menu REC TIME Menu 15S 1S INT. TIME Indicator REC TIME Indicator INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen EN 33 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. Time-Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to "SP" before performing the following steps. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to "SP" before performing the following steps. 1 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial. 1 2 3 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial. SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to "REC TIME", then press the MENU Jog Dial. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial. Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen. SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to "INT. TIME", then press the MENU Jog Dial. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears. 3 4 5 START RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time. SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to "REC TIME", then press the MENU Jog Dial. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial. Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen. ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures. RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Set "REC TIME" in the Menu screen to "OFF". 4 5 START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and intervals alternate automatically. NOTES: For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode. Fade-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. [. . . ] keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun. carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip. [. . . ]