18
RECORDING
Advanced Features
DANGER:
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The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not
touch it either while in operation or soon after
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
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Do not place the camcorder into the carrying
case immediately after using the video light, since
it remains extremely hot.
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When operating, keep a distance of about
30 cm (1 ft.) between the video light and people
or object.
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Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
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It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
SEL
F1
F2
FADER CINEMA
FADER CINEMA
FOCUS EXP.
TITLE DISP.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
SEL
.
SEL
.
SEL
.
F1
F2
F1
F2
F2
F1
F1
F2
LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF
Viewfinder
F2 button
F1 button
PROGRAM AE select dial
Function SEL. button
Video Light (GR-AX827/AX627 only)
When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the
scene by using the built-in video light.
SET VIDEO LIGHT
1
Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required.
ON
: Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
OFF
: Turns off the light.
•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s
power on.
•It is recommended to set the white balance to indoor
mode ( ) (
Z
pg. 17) when you use the video light.
•When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
NOTES:
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Even if the battery indicator (
) does not blink in the
viewfinder, if the battery pack’s 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.
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When the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF is set to “AUTO”:
•Depending on lighting conditions, the video light
may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually
switch the light on or off using the LIGHT ON/
AUTO/OFF switch.
•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode
(
Z
pg. 16) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
•While the Twilight mode (
Z
pg. 16) is engaged, the
light will not activate.
INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL
This feature makes it easier for you to make selections
during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual
Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant
Title.
PREPARATION
1
Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except
LOCK.
SELECT MODE
2
Press Function SEL. repeatedly until the required
function’s indication appears in the viewfinder.
ENTER SELECTION
3
Press either F1 or F2 (the one to the immediate left
of the desired function name).
NOTE:
If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK, F1 and F2
disappear from the viewfinder, indicating that IFC
(Intelligent Function Control) is unavailable.
