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JVC GR-AX285 User's Manual

1. With the camcorder s power switch set to PLAY Q Infrared beam transmitting window ZOOM T W Buttons PLAY Button Transmits the beam signal Zoom in out r pg 14 Playback start 7 pg 34 O STOP Button Stop pg 34 Q REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review r pg 15 Rew Rew Shuttle Search t pg 32 34 Q INSERT Button Insert Editing r pg 44 START STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder Q INT TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse r pg 39 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse r pg 39 D PAUSE Button Pause r pg 34 DFF Button Retake forward r pg 15 FF FF Shuttle Search r pg 32 34 D A DUB Button Audio dubbing pg 45 B PAUSE IN Connector r pg 41 DMBR SET Button r gt pg 40 p VISS Button Index Code marking r pg 39 D VCR CTL Button r gt pg 40 D R A EDIT Buttons B RM V700U only CF pg 42 EN 39 FEATURE Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse PURPOSE The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu Screen OPERATION Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg 30 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears Transmitted beam
2. 22 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 B W CRT GR AX480 AX285 AX280 0 55 colour LCD GR AX380 adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Provided only with the GR AX480 AX380 AX280 Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery x 1 Provided Accessories c pg 3 Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U Car Battery Charger BH V3E RF Unit RF V5E Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Cassette Adapter C P6U Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Remote Control Unit RM V700U The Remote Control Unit RM V70OU can not be used to operate the GR AX380 GR AX285 and GR AX280 Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice JVC VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD E O uj Printed in Japan 1298AYV K UN VP 08cXV YD G8cXV YD O8EXV YD 08rXV d9
3. NOTES To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 1 EEUU et en 29 Viewfinder Manual White Balance Adjustment MENU M W B M MENU END enu Screen The white balance is usually adjusted automatically FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO However the more advanced camcorder operator would DATE TIME prefer to control this function manually and achieve a TAPE LENGTH 130 more professional colour tint reproduction ZOOM SPEED FAST ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen M W B Menu appears pem ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it SELECT WHITE BALANCE 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the required white balance AUTO resene Automatic adjustment 19 IFINE Outdoors on sunny day e CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB ree When using a personal White Balance Setting stored in memory see below CLOSE MENU Jog Dial 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen MWB NOTES MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are To
4. the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e ol The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e If the power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the RM V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR MITSUBISHI NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC 0000 00 0900 OO 000 090 9000 000 00 TOSHIBA 00 0000 0000 OO 00000000 09 9999 9000 00000000 MAKE CONNECTIONS To J terminal JLIP Editing cable optional 03 5 mini plug cable C To Remote PAUSE 1 To Pause In T
5. BN V25U 200 120 200 when the video light is on GR AX480 only ENO CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged Charge marker NOTES e The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged from your camcorder While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery When disharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag f you stop recharging or disc
6. FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME or CHARACTER its see respective pages FOCUS pg 26 27 EXPOSURE gt pg 28 DATE TIME amp pg 7 CHARACTER gt pg 22 If you select JLIP ID NO m press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions 78 rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting f you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears NOTES The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode For GR AX380 AX285 AX280 The tally lamp is not built in TALLY LAMP in the Menu Screen is always set to OFF and cannot be set to ON 24 en Menu Screen Explanations Er ORDING Advanced Features cont Adjusts focus automatically Allows you to adjust focus manually t pg 26 27 Adjusts exposure automatically Allows you to adjust exposure manually gt pg 28 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time gt pg 7 TELE MACRO Usually the distance to
7. recording Menu Screen EXPOSURE MANU Screen No indication during recording Exposure control level counter Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image 06 To darken the image WW ORDING Advanced Features cont Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 5 To darken the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted
8. effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to changing in the following order 155 point it at the remote sensor The above 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication illustration shows the approximate transmitted off beam effective area for indoor use 2 Release The transmitted beam may not be effective or Instead of setting INT TIME to may cause incorrect operation outdoors or OFF in the Menu press INT TIME when the remote sensor is directly exposed to on the remote control until the sunlight or powerful lighting Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 31 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Viewfinder Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 45 1 25 1S 5S and No indication off Interval Timer Indicator Index Cod 2 Release naer Sode Instead of using the Menu in step 5 Marking on pg 31 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Rec Time Indicator Dele Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 31 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 45 1 25 1
9. interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward The Counter Memory Function has been activated or rewind C pg 34 Rewinding or fast forwarding The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other cannot be performed en4 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available e The Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of in the viewfinder the camcorder The viewfinder and the lens have e Wipe them gently with soft cloth become dirty ex fingerprints An error number i e E03 appears Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus The dioptre needs to be adjusted I pg 10 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I pg 26 The date and time displays If you remove th
10. secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps Recording Start Stop Button ACCESS MENU SCREEN ial 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO Select Dia MENU Jog Dial LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS INT TIME MENU SCREEN Viewfinder 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar MENU to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial MENU END Menu Screen OCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO SET INTERVAL TIME DATE TIME 25 12 98 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar TELE MACRO OFF to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial LENGTH T30 M W AUTO ZOOM SPEEDIBFAST NEXT sp REC TIME TALLY LAMP ON GR AX480 only START DELAYED RECORDING stip ID NO 07 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the DEMO MODE selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically gt MENU END To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start INT TIME REC TIME Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME I
11. Recording Start Stop Button Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top Viewfinder and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE Wide mode To restore normal screen press WIDE again NOTE for Fader Wide Super LoLux and Instant Titles When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK the above functions will be set to the Factory settings Fade standby OFF Wide mode off Super LoLux MAX Instant Title off Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK However if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK ete en 21 Viewfinder Super LoLux Gain Up After 2 sec Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with S LX 1 low or poor lighting MAX NORM 1 SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged 1 The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes sl
12. a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 8 AUTO This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses M W B we CLOUD HALOGEN FAST SLOW the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions When an object is in various shades of the same colour When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment t gt pg 29 Allows you to set the zooming speed pg 14 lle en 22 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 31 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer I pg 30 and Time Lapse recording I pg 31 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording available only for GR AX480 The tally lamp remains off at all times GR AX380 AX285 AX280 always set to this mode CHARACT
13. focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing I pg 27 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action 1 1000 sec 1 1000 MN SUA High Speed Shutter 1 2000 sec 1 2000 HUAL High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode RI ORDING Advanced Features cont Fader This feature allows smooth fade in and fade out to black 19 blank screen Fade in works at recording start and fade kf out works at recording end or when you enter Record D Standby mode ENGAGE FADE STANDBY MODE 1 Press EFFECT to engage the Fade Standby mode Fade out Viewfinder EFFECT EJFADER Bk FADER is displayed for approx 2 seconds Then FADER disappears and only Bk remains START OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in or fade out TO CANCEL FADE STANDBY MODE 3 While Bx is displayed press EFFECT After 2 sec e OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade standby mode is canceled NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to record a black blank screen The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia C pg 19 e With the Electronic fog filter mode r pg 19 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen
14. not use near flammable or explosive materials t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES Video Light GR AX480 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch 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 m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance I pg 29 to HALOGEN mode 3 when you use the video light When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power Even if the battery indicator 3 does not blink 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 e When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch 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 the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode t pg 19 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode pg 19 is engaged the light will
15. switch to automatic white balance unaffected by surroundings even when there are adjustment set the M W B in the Menu multiple subjects with different colour temperatures Screen to AUTO or turn the Select Dial to PREPARE WHITE OBJECT AUTO LOCK e Re adjust the White Balance when the Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper lighting has changed when the camcorder SELECT MWB has been turned off and on again or when Follow step 1 through 3 of the above select MWB the Select Dial s position has been changed MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE e When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 1 of MWB this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking example when adjusting with red blue or MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored yellow colours the image becomes the in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when colour which approximates to green orange memorization is complete or purple respectively e it ee your camcorder to a CLOSE MENU colour monitor when adjusting the white Press the MENU Jog Dial balance r pg 36 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start Stop Button and the actual start of recording If you
16. the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or me
17. 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC m Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be Cd recycled or disposed of properly refer to the Index C pg 48 50 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions F pg 51 52 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number pla
18. AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished ONTROL UNIT GR AX480 only 38en The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible RM V705U provided with GR AX480 only BUTTONS INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Rote 1 Type Pull out by inserting a pointed instrument into slot RM V700U optional Type Pull out while sliding the lock hole Pinch the release tab and pull out INSERT BATTERY Making sure the plus side is up insert the lithium battery CR2025 into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries I pg 2 Type FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA
19. EEN First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar A to the correct setting 30230 minutes of recording Viewfinder time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes T60 Tape length indicator elf you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen MENU Menu Screen NOTES gt MENU END hai e The tape remaining time t pg 13 displayed in the PEE AUTO viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has TELE MACRO or ELO been selected LENGTHgTGOS Once you have set the tape length it remains un ZOOM SPEED eum changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO NEXT LOCK TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT ev 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder
20. ER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters r gt pg 22 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 DEMO MODE Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as the Fader Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically During demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK 26 EN RI ORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus detection zone The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear bl
21. Jvc MM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AX480 n GR AX380 GR AX285 GR AX280 The Logical Choice Zee m The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with Cassette Adapter Compact VHS VASIH The camcorder illustrations appearing in the illustrations are of the GR AX480 INSTRUCTIONS LYT0032 001D EN 2 en 2 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety 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 m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 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 r pg 3 Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark m The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives
22. Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected ACCESS MENU SCREEN 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 before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when PAUSE is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF To release when PAUSE and dad
23. Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensure that the plus side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries MENU m Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 W AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen DATE TIME DATE TIME Setting Menu 24 hour indication TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT en Date Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Setting Menu appears e f you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous setting
24. S 55 and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 31 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE Also refer to pg 30 and 31 START STOP VISS INT TIME REC TIME FEATURE Index Code Marking RM V700U only PURPOSE To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording OPERATION 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks during marking RM V700U RM V705U NOTE If VISS is pressed during Record optional OR provided with Standby mode the mark is placed GR AX480 only where START STOP is pressed CO TROL UNIT GR AX480 only cont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily MBR SET performed when the optional RM V700U MBR Multi VCR CTL Brand Remote gt pg 38 is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be 9 O performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the lithium battery is 9 RM V700U installed in the remote control RM V700U r pg 38 optional SET REMOTE VCR CODE VCR CODE LIST SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote VCR BRAND BU B VO BRAND BU UB towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to
25. STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is beging copied is shown with a blinking highlight END AUTOMATIC EDITING 3 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 C page 41 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs 44 en TE CONTROL UNIT 80 only Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged ii NOTE Use the RM V705U or RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY COUNTER R M 1 5 PLAY PAUSE STOP FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the point and p
26. TRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet O making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left D then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 12en FE RECORDING Basic Recording indicator Tally lamp GR AX480 only lights while recording is in progress NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power pg 4 Tape Length Setting pg 8 e Grip Adjustment gt pg 10 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator lights
27. UX Button pg 21 Random Assemble Editing GR AX480 only gt pg 40 43 O PUSH BODDI s ccrte I pg 9 a ris useditoc nnecttlie camcorderto a device 5 DATE TIME Button COUNTER R M Button 5SEC REC 5 sec recording Button gt pg REW BUHO eese tenda r gt pg RETAKE R Quick Review Button I gt pg PLAY PAUSE Button er Us pg FF Button RETAKE F Button STOP Button QD EJECT SWiteli aa gua upas Function Navigator Dial IMENU Dial rir rne I gt pg LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch GR AX480 only tct tte gt pg BATT Battery RELEASE Switch I gt pg 05 Dioptre Adjustment I gt pg f Recording Start Stop Button I gt pg 17 Power Switch ees gt pg 12 LENS COVER Switch Us pg 32 eu 32 such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal VIDEO OUT Connector 36 RF DC OUT Connector 36 AUDIO OUT Connector 36 Indicators 24 Power Indicator 5 Tally Lamp GR AX480 only Other Parts Video Light GR AX480 only r pg eter reete I gt pg E Camera senso
28. adhesive tape 3 6 EN a PLAYBACK Basic Connections the cables open Z the jack cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables ___ 0 22 ss provided i A To If your TV VCR AUDIO and FF connector use Connectors the cable adapter provided with GR AX480 only EJ VCR LI Antenna RF unit RF V5E optiona SS lt Z To AUDIO VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors NOTES t is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode I you have TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and t
29. ally then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC 55 appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically m To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that fm 55 disappears The Fader I pg 20 cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC REC LIGHT OFF AUTO ON DANGER m 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 m Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects m Do
30. and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Tape remaining time indicator Start Stop Button MIN Now calculating 60MIN 59MIN Y 3MIN 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The displayed remaining time is approximate e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected F pg 8 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automat
31. are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF 3 2 EN _ PLAYBACK Basic Playback PLAY PAUSE LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked SELECT MODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY The power indicator lights PLAY BACK e 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK 4 PressSTOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Tape running indicator Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search lt lt Rewind Reverse Search II Still Playback Power Switch Tape counter PLAYBACK Features MENU Jog Dial EN 33 Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappear
32. as been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty SPECIFICATIONS EN OO GENERAL AUDIO Format VHS PAL standard Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm Power source LDC ON via AUDIO OUT Power consumption connector GR AX480 lighton 7 9 W GR AX480 light off AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER GR AX285 AX280 5 0W AA V15EG ORAA Ad Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V Signal system PAL type 50 60 Hz Video recording system P ower consumption 23 W Luminance FM recording Colour Converted sub carrier Output direct recordin Charge DC 8 5 V sss 1 3 A 5 VIR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Conforms to VHS Charging system Constant current standard eak detection Cassette VHS cassette p I d Tape speed 23 39 mm sec tumer cantons speso P Dimensions 140 W x 42 H x Recording time max 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette 63 Drm Weight Approx 300 g Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight GR AX480 GR AX380 GR AX285 AX280 Dimensions Including viewfinder GR AX480 AX285 AX280 e GR AX380 CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance 0 C to 40 C 3596 to 8096 20 C to 50 C Approx 800 g Approx 770 g Approx 790 g 113 W x 117 H x 242 D mm 113 W x 117 H x 222 D mm 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 3 8 to 83 6 mm
33. ater to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself m CAUTIONS Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer For Your Maintenance 1 After Use Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH Slide BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover 2 Cleaning The Camcorder CD CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 3 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out O CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 5 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack h
34. changing the date After loading a cassette After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE TIME In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded e Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes 1 8 EN Am RECORDING Advanced Features 1 second later the mode is activated Programme AE With Special Effects After 1 sec All you have to do to access any of the variety of 1 shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial SELECT MODE displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader pg 20 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is Select Dial Dial Vie
35. d at 2 for approx 2 seconds when the Fader is engaged by pressing the EFFECT button Then only the indicator remains at 9 Multi Function Control Indication I gt pg 20 Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi Function Control is pressed The indication disappears within approx 2 seconds Super LoLux Indicator CF 21 Tape Length Indicator I gt pg 8 Zoom Indicator 14 D Recording Indicator 12 e Record Standby Mode Indicator gt pg 12 Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER uccisi itin r pg 13 Interval Timer Recording Time 5Sec Rec Mode Indicator C pg 15 30 Instant Title Display pg 21 3 Date Time Character Display r gt pg 17 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level 1 When the power is almost gone the indicator C 3 blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator asa aa see I gt pg 27 Exposure Control Level Counter gt pg 28 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 29 Clock Battery Warning Blinks for approx 10 s
36. e Cassette Adapter EN 3 5 VCR Compartment door Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U provided only with the GR AX480 AX380 AX280 or C P6U optional adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one R6 AA size battery as shown in the illustration to the left Then reattach the cover INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with
37. e accurate e During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 4 6en a TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture e The battery pack has not been attached correctly r pg 4 The battery pack is not charged r pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected gt pg 5 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA F pg 12 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your
38. e power source from the camcorder while disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are f you have not performed Date Time Setting r pg 7 displayed recorded the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out Even though the Lens Cover is open The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning en 49 Controls Connectors D Power Zoom Button c pg 14 B DC IN Jack see 5 Select Dial gt 18 The jacks to are located beneath the jack Multi Function Control COVEN EFFECT BUON miseanan gt pg 20 terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol SWIDE zac oo sette CF pg 20 Connector e TITLE Button r pg 21 Connect the editing cable when performing e SUPER LOL
39. econds when the power is turned on This display also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one t gt pg 6 e Tape End Display TAPE END F pg 13 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward Condensation Warning 4 When this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear CAUTIONS Video Light 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 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 General Battery Precautions When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one Use only the following battery C P6UJ OF C P7U iin u u u su R6 AA size Please make note of
40. eed levels FAST SLOW can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu 1 Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 27 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed ZOOM SPEED in the Menu Screen Pressing the Power Zoom Button fully lightly FAST 1 fastest 3 SLOW 2 4 slowest when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK RETAKE R F Viewfinder 5Sec Rec mode indicator en 15 FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatic
41. ene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 RM V700U optional MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the FF most recently registered point PAUSE ON OFF NOTES CANCEL There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point e Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place Pressing ON OFF clears all in and out points from COUNTER 0 00 25 memory LOAD 0 00 00 Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety 1 RON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C OUNTER TOTAL Original tape camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT T lal T lolo m MENU Jog Dial O RM V700U optional VCR REC STBY HS AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE 7 Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC
42. erecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure gt pg 44 before continuing The sound comes from the built in microphone FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e I the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not b
43. ewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting RECORDING Basic Recording Basic Features Advanced Features PLAYBACK Basic Playback Features corte Using The Cassette Adapter Basic Connections TAPE DUBBING USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR AX480 only 38 Random Assemble Editing 40 Insert Editing 44 Audio Dubbing 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 46 INDEX 48 Controls 48 Connectors 48 Indicators 48 Other Parts 48 Viewfinder Indications 50 CAUTIONS 51 SPECIFICATIONS 53 4 en CHG charg indicator REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete BATT RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the po
44. harging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should blink during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT A terminal To DC IN jack AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG DC cord To car s d cigarette lighter socket L lt lt Battery Charger Adapter BH V3E optional USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER Use the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in connect as shown in the illustration above the illustration above NOTES NOTE When using the car battery leave the engine idling The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can automatic voltage selection in the AC range from also be used to charge the battery pack 110 V to 240 V e When using the optional Car Battery Charger refer to the respective instruction booklet GETTING STARTED cont Clock
45. hlight bar is placed on FOCUS ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN Press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to then press it and 4 appear The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward lt appears and blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward gt appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and amp reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 1 Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer or 4 will blink Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO S AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF Mie EU indication ZOOM SPEED FAST during
46. hose on the VCR SUPPLY POWER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure TAPE DUBBING PLAY PAUSE Power Switch When connecting the cables open the jack cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables provided To AUDIO and A VIDEO IN connectors If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the cable adapter provided with GR AX480 only I VCR Recording deck 37 Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the left connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s
47. ically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you re recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function pg 15 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed 14en Zoom in EEA Zoom out Zoom indicator bar S e Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATEZTIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEEDISFASTS NEXT PS Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu L RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Press the T of the Power Zoom Button Zoom Out Press W of the Power Zoom Button Zooming speed is available A total of 4 zoom speeds are available 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed press the button fully for regular speed press it lightly for slow speed while 2 sp
48. ightly coarse NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment SUPER LOLUX Viewfinder Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left SELECT PRESET TITLE Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed Title display 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY N No display 4 HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR The characters you have set using Character PARTY TIME Generator CF pg 22 MERRY CHRISTMAS n i WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS WW ORDING Advanced Features cont Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN 7 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu m Screen appears ACCESS CHARACTER MENU Select Dial R he MEN Dial he highlight b MEN Dial otate the U Jog Dial to move the highlight bar UlegDi MAT CHARACTER then press it Viewfinder INPUT CHARACTERS MENU 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired gt MENU END Menu Screen character blink then press it The selected character S appears at the bottom of
49. l MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END vy FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH ao M W B UTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen 1 BACI EC gt BACK Ric REC OFF E INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON GR AX480 only CHARACTER JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE gt MENU END Menu Screen 2 REC TIME Setting Menu ex REC TIME m 4 gt BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP GR AX480 only CHARACTER JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE gt MENU 4 m Normal Screen EN 23 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed If the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select
50. ndicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen REC TIME Indicator SSS nol 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 NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps 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 The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF 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 Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time
51. not activate DATE TIME Displa Select Dial Date display Time display Date Time display Auto Date Date off mode Record mode No display The characters you have set using Character Generator r pg 22 Date display Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date record mode Time display Auto date record executed Date Time display 25 12 98 22 50 00 en 17 FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES Date Time Character Insert To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK 2 Choose a display mode by pressing DATE TIME repeatedly while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left m You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure I pg 7 If you haven t do so first DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded I you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting I you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations After
52. o AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables provided To AUDIO If your TV VCR has the SCART B and VIDEO IN connector use connectors the cable adapter i provided with GR AX480 only RM V700U optional VCR Recording deck en 4 1 158 JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN A OR Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions 42m UNIT 480 only PLAY PAUSE SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press ON OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the end of the sc
53. opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack e Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape e The cassette holder can t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode Gg GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 7 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration to the left SELECT MODE yi Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA SSS en Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH S
54. r Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Remote Sensor GR AX480 only gt pg Clock Battery Compartment gt pg Battery Pack gt pg Shoulder Strap Eyelets F pg Electronic Viewfinder I gt pg GNP SU AP u sapaqa ies r gt pg Tripod Mounting Socket F pg 16 45 4 11 10 10 1 50m _ INDEX cont 30MIN gt S LX EC Add TWILIGHT NORM 0111 pal _LENS COVER MWB VEIN 91 45 END MERRY CHRISTMAS 25 12 98 22 50 00 Viewfinder Indications D Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time C pg 13 When no cassette is inserted the cassette warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette 09 warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded the cassette mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position Programme AE Indicator CF pg 18 Displayed at 2 for approx 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 8 Fade Standby Indicator I gt pg 20 Displaye
55. ress PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press again for less than 1 second and make sure M appears FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Z PressSTOP NOTES e After step 5 Retake pg 15 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig nated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Power Switch Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Viewfinder RM V700U RM V705U optional OR provided with GR AX480 only 49 Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder OO OO Cre EE OQ RM V700U RM V705U optional OR provided with GR AX480 only Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a pr
56. s NOTES e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders Gg PLAYBACK Features cont COUNTER R M FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during PLAY PAUSE playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback NOTES The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears PLAYBACK Using Th
57. s rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 6 f you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen appears and MENU END is highlighted CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTE To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Character Insert gt pg 17 8 EN A GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCR
58. tallic objects to enter the unit 52 remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation 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 Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of w
59. te of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom It is recommended that you VHS H He PAL This unit is produced to comply with Standard m Camcorder is designed exclusively for the IEC Publ 65 VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment Program Manager r pg 18 31 Programme AE with Special Effects gt pg 18 19 e Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release e Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Twilight eSports 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter B 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording pg 15 m 22x Optical Hyper Zoom pg 14 E Intergrated Auto Light GR AX480 only F pg 16 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Cassette Adapter C P7U GR AX480 380 280 only Cable Adapter GR AX480 only AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG Remote Control Unit RM V705U GR AX480 only Shoulder Strap Q e AUDIO VIDEO A V Cable Lithium Battery CR2025 f x 2 for GR AX480 Battery Pack BN V12U clock operation and remote control unit e x 1 for GR AX380 AX285 AX280 clock operation GETTING STARTED Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal Date Time Setting Tape Length Setting Loading Unloading A Cassette Grip Adjustment Vi
60. the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where tempera tures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer tempera tures can prevent complete charging enol store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES t is normal for
61. the screen Repeat for DD ME ol additional characters max 18 TELE MACRO OF Hitec up To select the location of the next character rotate ZOOM SPEED Au the MENU Jog Dial to make lt BACK or NEXT gt gt NEXT EIER at the bottom of the screen blink then press it repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Rotate the MENU Jog Dial when you are done and the blinking cursor BACK returns to the character grid REC TIME oem U 9 GR AX480 only END CHARACTER SETTING 4 Rotate the MENU jog dial to make EXIT blink then press it The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE gt MENU END NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make CLEAR blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial then OL WCAC press it All characters are deleted at once Or to erase lt BACK NEXT gt EXITCLEAR selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the characters at the bottom row which you want to replace then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight O in the top left corner and then press it To display the characters you have set Date Time Character Insert tx pg 17 or Instant Titles pg 21 Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode 10L IKECYOUCMIETTTT lt BACK NEXT EXITCLEAR Select Dia
62. ue sky When a dark object is barely visible When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning 4 appears NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 14 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro F pg 24 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH nn No indication W B UTO h ZOOM SPEED FAST during recording Focus Menu Screen No indication during recording Manual Focus Screen N27 Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments I pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears and the hig
63. wer source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction To AC outlet a GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK 2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place e The CHG indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DETACH BATTERY PACK 3 When the CHG indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min 10 hrs USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time unit min BATT PACK GR AX480 AX280 GR AX380 BN V12U 75 40 75 BN V22U 155 95 150
64. wfinder Mod symbol indication LOCK nlro Relea Auto Mode Lock 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 2158271537 0 fe 5138 5 Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Electronic FG FG FOG Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter 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 ND ND ND EFFECT ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject 4 SEPIA The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide r pg 20 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie x 5 en 19 Dial Viewfinder Mod symbol indication Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode pg 29 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To

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