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JVC KY-F58 Camcorder User Manual

1. II To AUDIO VIDEO and RF DC OUT a connectors RF unit RF V5E optional NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack e 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 e f you have a 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 PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those 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 optional 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 connectors on the camcorder and
2. CF pg 28 Index Code Marking CF pg 41 6 Clock Warning Displayed for about 5 seconds if the clock lithium battery is not in place or is exhausted when power is turned on Also displayed for about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes exhausted while using the camcorder For inserting or replacing the clock epi RN T E ucts oeunionetteige CF pg 8 62 Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear 3 Tape End Display nee CF pg 15 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward During recording pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with from the screen amp p y INDEX Controls pe is a7 32 i AD Controls Connectors 1 MONITOR OPEN Switch CF pg 16 D J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol 2 REW Button ce C pg 32 Connector RETAKE R Quick Review Button pg 18 Ub categbcueauie Jaci cove FFB e Connect the Editing Cable when performing diuo pg 3 Random Assemble Editing gt pg 38 RETAKE F Button eene s pg 18 e t is used to connect the camcorder to a device 4 PLAY PAUSE Button eee CF pg 32 such as a personal computer 5 STO
3. To AC outlet A DC OUT terminal 9 To DC in jack edd SS Core Filter gt j AC Power Adapter Charger AA V11EK DC cord A To car s cigarette lighter socket ar 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 above illustration the above illustration NOTES NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features 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 When using the optional Car Battery Charger When using the provided DC cord make sure refer to the respective instruction booklet you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter improves performance of equipment OS EN GETTING STARTED cont Clock 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 INSER
4. pg 6 Clock Lithium Battery pg 8 40 Connection to a VCR TV pg 34 Contents Gu ott either cover page Counter MEMOTY eere pese epa pg 33 D Darken the Image sas eda ari ditate pg 21 Date Time Character Insert pg 26 Date Time Setting eeeessse pg 9 Discharge the Battery pack pg 6 DDIOptre Adjust 2 5 coit aE pg 12 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 20 Erase PrOIGCHOF aee occo n eh eir net pg 11 Exposure Contool eserine pg 21 F Fade M OUU sau esca O lateness pg 24 Fast Forward Tape ue cett ratio Ede pg 32 FOCUS More FE M DN PC NE pg 22 G Cir p d ustriierIt ineno a pg 12 H High Speed Shutter Mode pg 21 I Index Code Marking pg 41 Insert C aesel Io us iv peo cepe REUS HE Erde pg 11 nisert EGIUINS soto prre pacis pg 42 Instant Titles ii oe RI ere uds pg 25 L LCD monitor Viewfinder indications pg 47 J Journalistic shooting onore ond oe bres pg 17 INDEX Terms M Manual FOCUS tiara tities pg 23 MBR Code Setting eret pg 37 N NID EHGCU MORE ott e atten pg 20 P PIAVIOAGC quM ES pg 32 Programme AE with Special Effects pg 20 Provided Accessories pg 4 Quick REVIEW cated iinet cdi a bu eie pg 18 R Random Assemble Editing p
5. Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds e MWB blinks in the LCD monitor or the view finder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP S LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY GAIN UP gt NORM TELE MACRO gt ON INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN REC TIME 1 2S JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings this mark appears RECORDING Advanced Features cont 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 SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME or JLIP ID NO press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE TIME press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function SET CHARACTER amp pg 25 DATE TIME
6. CF pg 9 CLOSE MENU 5 Press MENU The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu is available only in the Record Standby mode EN 29 MENU GAIN UP To record a subject in a dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode S LX Super LoLux To record a subject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TELE MACRO Usually set to this position Usually the distance to 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 INTERVAL TIMER This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer I pg 30 and Time Lapse recording F pg 31 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording I pg 31 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
7. FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again 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 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 2 seconds 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 e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears To AUDIO and When VIDEO connectors connecting the amp cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cables optional A To AUDIO and A If your TV VCR r tr VIDEO IN has the SCART connectors connector use the provided cable adapter VCR
8. MM JVC CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 RECORDING 14 Basic Recording 14 Basic Features 18 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER mre es vii speciai O ENEC eoe Ed 20 Exposure Control 21 FOCUSING ooi truc coro eed od hdd 22 Fader arieni 24 Wide eere 24 Instant Titles 25 Character Generator 25 Date Time Character Insert 26 jx Manual White Balance Adjustment 27 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 28 Self TIief VE 30 Animation 31 Time Lapse rn 31 PLAYBACK 92 Basic Playback 32 Features ear doo boasted 33 Basic Connections 34 Using The Cassette Adapter 35 EDITING 36 Tape Dubbing 36 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 37 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR AXM30 only 40 Insert Editing 42 Audio Dubbing 43 Compact VHS USER MAINTENANCE 44 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 VHS L INDEX 47 in LCD monitor viewfinder 47 Controls 48 Connectors iM DISC E 48 INSTRUCTIONS ie E TORING ice ceri EHE eR 50 CAUTIONS 51 SPECIFICATIONS 54 LYT0002 0M8B ZEN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JV
9. 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 R A EDIT e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES e f you performed step 1 C on page 37 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 Using the MBR it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be B a VCR other than JVC or B a JVC VCR which has neither Remote PAUSE nor an R A EDIT connector How to use Connect the playback deck and MBR as shown on the left Set the MBR to correspond to the brand of the recording deck P 37 For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck Notes B MBR cannot be used to control the playback deck B MBR is capable of controlling basic operations of the recording deck While pressing VCR CTL press PLAY STOP PAUSE FF or REW for these functions Not possible with some brands and models Other buttons cannot be used B To put the recording dec
10. speaker e After step 5 Retake pg 18 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Audio dubbing indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder M 0 05 20 RM V704U or RM V700U provided with GR AXM30 only EN 45 Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure C pg 42 before continuing e 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 e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e f 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 Edi
11. still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape JOE 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 AUX and Record Pause modes PLAY PAUSE 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 To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors When connecting E the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cable optional If your TV VCR amp To AUDIO and has the SCART VIDEO IN connector use Connectors the provided cable adapter VCR Recording deck a S7 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as
12. 23 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK BRICHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the o o viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING 3 Press and simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears LCD monitor or viewfinder Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image To darken the image RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus 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 e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e Whe
13. 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator CF pg 20 Displayed at 3 for approx 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 3 4 Program Manager Function MACION S oret ei UE ERI TOR A EROR CF pg 24 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK 8 Lens Cover Warning eese CF pg 15 6 Tape Length Display CF pg 10 Q Zoom Level Indicator CF pg 18 Recording Indicator eseess CF pg 15 Fade Standby Indicator IF pg 24 1D Interval Time Recording Tire Indicator uat tope tides I pg 30 12 Record Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 15 3 Instant Title Display e CF pg 25 Date Time Character Display I gt pg 26 5 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level cuu cw 73 0 When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares 8 does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator i eee IF pg 22 D Exposure Level Indicator CF pg 21 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 27 Menu Setting Change Indicator
14. LOCK then press MENU ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU 2 Press or to move the highlight bar to SET CHARACTER then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS 3 Press FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to the desired character then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 e To select the location of the next character press FAR or NEAR to highlight the row of squares at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to make the desired location blink Press when you re done and the pointer returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Press FAR or NEAR to make END blink then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen To erase a character you entered mistakenly make CLEAR blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the pointer to the row of squares by pressing FAR or NEAR to highlight them Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character blink then press FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to in the top left corner Press MENU e To display the characters you have set Instant Title or Date Time Character Insert C pg 26 e Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode RECORDING Advanced Features cont Date Time Character Insert This feature al
15. Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Ue Relea Auto Mode Lock FG CH elc Electronic 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 fancy look 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 le 2 Dial LCD monitor Dial LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication Sepia Sports The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of action z 1 1000 sec 1 1000 3E S 1 1000 High Speed Shutter Mode Mode symbol Viewfinder indication an older movie Use together with Wide I pg 24 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie 9 c MEN Twilight 1 2000 PESTA Hirn Speed Shutter Twilight High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more Captures faster action than Sports mode natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to 9 outdoor mode but can also be manually changed to another mode I pg 27 e 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 F pg
16. Onavum PhbmksatErpg3n Oviss Button maer Codema pgn 0 stor Button S oe DINSERT Button Insert Editing F pg 42 D R A EDIT Buttons CF pg 38 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor GR AXM30 only When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Index Code Marking Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder START STOP VISS INT TIME REC TIME RM V704U or RM V700U provided with GR AXM30 only FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION en 41 Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu screen Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 30 Self Timer press INT 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 2 Release Instead of setting INTERVAL TIMER to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the
17. R A EDIT IN OUT Button CF pg 38 Clock Battery Compartment CF pg 8 Tape Length T3045 60 Ef Battery Pack Mount CF pg 6 Select Button ccccceeecceeeeseeceeeeeeees s pg 10 E Electronic Viewfinder cS pg 12 Sra R Reset M Memory re ye LENS COVER Switch ess L3 pg 14 Viro Beer NEM PS DI Gib Sia seeded xn CF pg 12 p trap p8 GO EDIT BUON enrera CF pg 39 witc 2 R A EDIT Button EP A VIDEO LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch m ML ME Pe GR AXM30 only oa eth een CF pg 19 Q9 ree dida AE Select Dial C pg 20 E speaker CF pg 32 BRIGEDIA og dot E C7 pg 17 32 IH tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 13 Qu VOLUME Dial zs itr cave iui CF pg 32 OO AG Power Adapter te edere pg 7 Animation Recording pg 31 41 Audio IDHDDIB cori m ptm tE MTS pg 43 Auto Date Record eor bees pg 26 AUO FOCUS irai p eae ti ten non n eoo pg 22 Auto Mode Lock Mode pg 20 Auto Mode Release Mode pg 20 B Battep Pac eus ois da titer voee pg 6 51 Brighten the Mace isinisisi siiin pg 21 C Car BallebV mereen is aa anri eie e b vaa ETEA pg 7 Cassette Adapter ssccsccsccceceeeeeeees pg 35 Character Generator sss pg 25 Charge Marker 5 ioter desee pii ies pg 7 Charging the Battery Pack
18. WIDE MODE Press SET Wide mode 3 RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press SET again while gt WIDE appears SEL button MENU button LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial Title indication No indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS m The characters you have set using Character Generator GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME LCD monitor or END MENU KEY viewfinder 38 e U m B BE NBN CLEAR CLEAR HENNNBNENNENNN NOTES EN 2D Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them or a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Engage the Record Standby mode I pg 14 then press SEL repeatedly until gt TITLE appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES e To delete the Instant Title during recording press SET e To recall a title engage the Record Standby mode and then press SET to select the desired title Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO
19. angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction e The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Self recording You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward START RECORDING 2 Point the lens toward yourself and start recording e During self recording the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror Brightness control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT dial ADJUST BRIGHTNESS 7 If you want to brighten the image Turn the dial towards If you want to darken the image Turn the dial towards BRIGHT dial FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in out effect OPERATION Zoom In 1 Push the power zoom lever down towards T Zoom Out Joona 1 Push the lever up towards W e The further the power zoom lever is pushed the faster the zoom Zoom indicator speed becomes e Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set RETAKE R F the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus O O wx o Lock pg
20. connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector Speaker 20 mm round x 1 monaural AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11EK Power requirement AC 110 to 240 V 50 60 HZ Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DGO 5 V cen DA VIR DC 6 3 V zc EEA Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Approx 400 g Dimensions Weight CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Dimensions Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery x 1 Provided Accessories CF pg 4 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3E e RF Unit RF V5E e Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Wireless Remote Control Unit MBR RM V704U or RM V700U The MBR cannot be used to operate the GR AXM20 The GR AXM20 can use the MBR only for R A Edit with a non JVC VCR Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice OcINXV HD 0 INXV HD JVC VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHTO 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0697TOV UN VP j
21. 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 or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer i OS LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation e You may have observed that pouring
22. e Recording Mode Setting pg 10 e Grip Adjustment pg 12 LOAD A CASSETTE 7 First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Press 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 Shooting while watching the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e 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 eThe tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and RES appears in the viewfinder Tape remaining time indicator MIN 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 4 E 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Start Stop button DISPLAY button Tally lamp Now calculating ee i LO STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save
23. is available without power supply e Use only specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 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 LCD monitor on LCD monitor off PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on when the light is on GR AXM30 only EN 7 CHARGE MARKER 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 NOTES e The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Re
24. on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro C pg 29 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically EN 23 Manual Focus FAR NEAR NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder a adjustments 7 pg 12 If you haven t do so before 7 continuing e e SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications lt amp appear and lt blinks Go to step 3 To nearer subject Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications FS appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication 4 amp and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e 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 amp will blink 2 4 EN E RECORDING Advanced Features cont FADE IN Fader Th
25. power A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force The tape s remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder as shown The indicated remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected I5 pg 10 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 While shooting pressing DISPLAY lets you remove some indications from the screen F pg 47 If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically 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 use the RETAKE function lt pg 18 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 se
26. set to SEPIA pg 21 Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same colour e 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 SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt M W B lt appears SELECT WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below ee Outdoors on sunny day ere Outdoors on cloudy day d up Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually I pg 23 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
27. the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated ACCESS MENU SCREEN SET RECORDING TIME automatically after the selected period of time RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 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 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press or to move the highlight bar down to INTERVAL TIMER then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN or select to turn the function OFF SET RECORDING TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to REC TIME then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 48 1 28 1S or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Pres
28. C 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 e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents cover page e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you ens refer to the Index I pgs 47 50 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions pgs 51 53 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
29. 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 Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 31 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set 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 followin 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 4S 1 2S 1S 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 Also refer to pgs 30 and 31 Index Code Marking To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDEX blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where START STOP is pressed Tape Counter Insert editing indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder RM V704U or RM V700U pr
30. PPBUGOR caes ec latte 3 pg 32 For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer 6 SEL Button cccccccccceeeesscccceeeseesssscceees pg 24 i G SET Button i m 27 DC IN Jack E CF pg 7 Power Zoom Lever CF pg 18 om to are located beneath the jack DISPLAY BUtHON rodea cekestt sione CF pg 15 mE iei PS ag Q VIDEO OUT Jack ss I gt pg 34 Vii RENTEN I DINDUNISEIIINDNENT pg RF DC OUT Jack iem Pe M n a AA E A eomm o ERE DOC OUT JACK aariaa pg 34 T anemone AUDIO OUT Jack L3 pg 34 S EXDOSULG T cia wea cots vae Sa ve vRR Ree Ea ade CF pg 21 e Focus FAR NEAR eeeeennne rz pg 22 Indicators e Menu Setting Change I gt pg 28 TI qas Eson d S PACKING HE omissa va coded edes I pg 33 y 6 ne QAM he EN Pe iis 8 PUSH Button s F pg 11 D gon ee eee eee p O EJECT SWILC a EN 7 pg 11 Other Parts BATT Battery RELEASE Switch Ls pg 6 EF Video Light GR AXM30 only CF pg 19 15 Dioptre Adjustment ETEA o a ud drks s pg 12 E e Camera sensor Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 15 Be careful not to cover this area built in POWER Switch CT pg 15 32 ea t AXM50 only Recording Mode SP LP Select HE HE TE PS DULDD ud ecnan Gi foie AD ORE CF pg 10 E Microphone see LF pg 43 R A EDIT CANCEL Button r pg 38 BJ Shoulder Strap Eyelets CF pg 13
31. S e Fven if the battery indicator lt lt does not blink in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automati cally 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 e 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 e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode C pg 21 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode C pg 21 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER e 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 e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 20m 1 second later the mode is activated RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select di
32. T 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 PROGRAM AE select dial LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME Menu Screen END MENU KEY Set Time and Date Screen 1 1 00 SET CANCEL Date Day Month Year Time 24 hour indication e 9 Date Time Setting SELECT MODE First set the power switch to CAMERA Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to DATE TIME then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or until the correct setting appears elf you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to CANCEL then press MENU elf you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION Once you ve set the date and time press FAR or NEAR until SET begins to blink then press MENU The Menu screen reappears CLOSE MENU 6 Press MENU NOTES e To
33. TACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty TROUBLESHOOTING NAD POWER No power is supplied e The battery pack has not been attached correctly gt pg 6 e The battery pack is not charged pg 6 e The power supply has not been correctly connected F pg 7 The power suddenly goes off and e The battery pack has completely discharged doesn t come back on by itself e 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 RECORDING Recording cannot be performed e The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab Recording does not start e The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAM ERA CF pg 14 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel playback picture e f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV switch has not been set to VIDEO e The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Track
34. VER open close knob to open the lens cover El set the power switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Fl Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details C pg 14 15 The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees O En CHG charge indicator POWER indicator END indicator REFRESH switch 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 power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function
35. a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water 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 e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1 Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it 2 Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity Typical areas of high humidity are given below e From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation e From being used or stored in a cool air conditioned situation then being used in a high humidity outdoor situation e Other areas where rapid large temperature changes can occur 3 Taking care of your C format video cassette tapes e Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position complete in their cassette cases e During transportation always store cassettes in their cassette cases 4 Check recorded information at regular intervals If the camcorder is equip
36. al SELECT MODE 7 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark After 1 sec EN LCD monitor or viewfnder e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is acti vated e When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader Cz pg 24 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e n 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 PROGRAM AE select dial Dial LCD monitor Dial Mod LCD monitor symbol Viewfinder indication aoe symbol Viewfinder indication Mode LOCK Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting e In this mode the following controls are disabled FADE WIDE TITLE DISPLAY M W B Manual White Balance Manual Focus Focus Lock Exposure Control and MENU Auto Mode RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto
37. 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 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 Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit 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 hear a television set hear 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 tempera tures 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
38. assette OPEN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed Then close the LCD monitor Turn to take up slack NOTES e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor 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 12m GETTING STARTED cnt Power zoom lever Recording Start Stop button Set POWER to CAMERA Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENCTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop bu
39. ation of Auto Focus I pg 22 e f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position 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 INDEX LCD monitor Viewfinder De 0 00 Gy Ar 18MIN REC SP ddd Oo FADE PAUSE 1MIN m1 2S 25 12 97 2 3 69 gt DISP lt 4 4 SEPIA 4 LENS COVER TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS end C2 E VES v or be IM aye suum z E Bw amp 5 69 62 6 8 9 10 24 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications D Cassette Warning Remaining Tape Tie ior snos qe ut oma Re roue r pg 15 When no cassette is inserted or when Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the Cassette C3 Warning blinks Otherwise the Remaining Tape Time is displayed 2 Recording Mode SP LP Indicator L7 pg 10
40. conds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker 1 6 EN dE RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 pg 14 ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE LENS COVER Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Slide the Switch LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it SIART SHOOTING 3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability IG pg 17 and press the Recording Start Stop button eThe tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and e appears in the LCD monitor STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby Tape remaining time indicator mode MIN Now calculating NOTES e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this on happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder C pg 14 se e For other notes refer to pg 15 t 3MIN j 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Tally lamp en 7 Journalistic shooting In some situations different
41. cord Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 6 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 one from your camcorder e 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 e f you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio e Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue 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 light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer
42. display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert pg 26 e f in step 4 you input an invalid date 30 2 31 6 etc and perform step 5 INPUT ERROR appears blinking at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number 10n GETTING STARTED cont T30 45 60 tape length select button Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used SET TAPE LENGTH 7 Press T30 45 60 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes in SP NOTE The tape remaining time pg 15 displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected SP LP recording mode button Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 7 Press SPeLP button SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while LP Long Play is more economi cal providing twice the recording time Set POWER to CAMERA Tape length indicator T30 T45 T60 NOTE E If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point LCD monitor or viewfinder Recording mode indicator SP gt LP tie Loading Unloading A C
43. e operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equip ment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damanged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overh
44. eating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry LCD Colour Monitor The Logical Choice a Compact VHS lig VHS 4 am The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR with Cassette Adapter Variable Speed Hyper Zoom pg 18 Zoom in ay Programme AE with Special Effects pg 20 21 B Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release B Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect B Sepia m Twilight m Sports m 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter m m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Random Assemble Editing lt pg 37 39 Integrated Auto Light Lione jogejo or GR AXM30 only lt pg 19 Zoom out PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter e Cassette Adapter C P7U e Battery Pack e Remote Control Charger AA V11EK BN V12U Unit RM V704U or RM V700U sut GR AXM30 only e Lithium Battery CR2025 D x2 for GR AXM30 clock operation a
45. en 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 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 f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the chart e Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e f the MBR is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e The MBR cannot be used to operate the GR AXM20 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO 1 A 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 TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the MBR s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 38 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE JOEN Open the cover To AUDIO out connectors P Editing cable To J terminal Audio and un 93 5 mini plug Video cable optional Cable To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors A B B i yo
46. g 37 39 Recording Advanced Features pg 20 31 Recordin e doch heb idis ieteQe E pg 14 Recording Start Stop pg 15 Recording Mode Setting pg 10 Recording Standby pg 15 Remote Control Uit ttt et pg 40 Remove Casseler caei avene tois pg 11 Reak E ar dad o uod dade pg 18 Rewind TapE T pg 32 S SEETI cirera Eae pg 30 41 Sepia MOGQGG aaa pg 21 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 13 Shuttle Search adesso bas tasas ON senate pg 33 Speci aoM S i iuai ven debes tea diu peqe ut pg 54 SDOFIS ModE a aed asociadas pg 21 Still PISVDOCk steer e IE a pg 33 T Tape COUPDEeEP nuit tustesiassSeteetite a Eu iae doin pg 32 Tape Ju DTI vesitien TEE pg 36 Tape Length Setting pg 10 Time Lapse Shooting pg 31 41 TRACING cech titus duce qu ha bee Eae tres etn pg 33 TH BOG MOUNTING Gas genotioteytoek chien cetus pg 13 Twilight MOUO ca e tea tutes aant pg 21 V Vdeo LIENE teesien oemmme ern rrr pg 19 Viewfinder Adjustment pg 12 W White Balance Adjustment pg 27 Wide MOGOB iiti at neces a stet sediaht pg 24 Z vere pg 18 CAUTIONS Video Light 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 e Do
47. in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL e There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point e 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 e 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 e Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory e eave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT INOUT N OUT OJO Se AS O 7 v v yv v plolojojoyay EDITED TAPE VCR STOP SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Player JVC VCR To Editing cable R A EDIT 3 5 3 5 o Recording deck To PAUSE IN Provided with GR AXM30 optional for GR AXM20 NOQ AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BECIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING
48. ing SET In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with Ch ter G t 4 a eine ded NOTES e Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the auto date record mode and disables all other modes SET CHAR IN PARIS FRANCE e n the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded for No Characters Example of stored about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded stored characters during any other recordings made on that day BEEN Z7 LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial No indication MWB Auto ee 9 White balance mode indicator NOTES e To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press SET until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to AUTO LOCK e Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the PRO GRAM AE select dial s position has been changed e When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST FOCUS this unit makes its colour tempera ture standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively e Manual White Balance Adjustment is not possible when the PROGRAM AE dial is
49. ing has not been performed I pg 33 picture Playback picture is blurred or e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward e The Counter Memory Function has been activated or rewind C pg 33 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed ZO ev TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low e If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees EJECT switch does not function Some functions are not available e The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor e his sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power switch to OFF and let the unit cool down e The LCD monitor is
50. is feature allows smooth fade in and fade out to black blank screen Fade in works at recording start and fade out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt FADE lt 4 appears FADE OUT Function indication LCD monitor or gt FADE 4 viewfinder FADE ENGAGE FADE STANDBY MODE Press SET to engage the Fade Standby mode The Fade Standby indication FADE is displayed SIART RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade in OR END RECORDING Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade out NOTES e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia pg 21 e With the Electronic fog filter mode lt pg 20 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like PROGRAM AE select dial wide screen effect SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK Fade Standby indication SET button LCD monitor or viewfinder SELECT FU NCTION UN Press SEL repeatedly until gt WIDE lt 4 appears lio i UE 5m ENGAGE
51. k in the Record Pause mode use the controls on the recording deck itself ZO SING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR AXM30 only 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 NOTE The remote controls cannot operate GR AXM20 Installing The Battery iunt utatur ENNEEEEEM ir PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER T Type Pull out while sliding the lock hole 5 Type B Pinch the release tab and pull out 3 be MP CEN a l Soi 4 INSERT BATTERY 5 a 12 Making sure the plus side is up insert the lithium dn 5 e battery CR2025 into the battery holder Fed cocci aa E AMMPNUN ANNUS 2 L6 6 604 4 REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER 8 T Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place s 2 U e i Read the caution concerning lithium batteries T F pg 2 RM V704U or RM V700U 2 provided with GR AXM30 only 7 a S7 WF Release tab FUNCTIONS With the camcorder s power switch With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA set to PLAY CF pg 38 Transmits the beam signal a ONT TIME Button SeifTimefTimelapse pga F REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse F pg 4 ea Retake rewind Quick Review Ix pg 18 Omusmmn i ane pg
52. lows you to display date time and characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor record them manually or automatically and even make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure t pg 9 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT DISPLAY 2 Press SEL repeatedly until gt DISP lt appears LCD monitor or viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left Date off mode gt Auto Date Record mode Character Generator Date display Date Time display NOTES e The selected display can be recorded e f you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting e f you want to delete the display during shooting press SET e If you want to call back a deleted display engage the AUTO DATE 25 12 97 Record Standby mode and then select the desired Auto date record Auto date record display mode using SET d ted i or AUTO DATE RECORD end ind Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette 25 12 97 25 12 97 e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by press
53. made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 95 The indicators and the picture colour e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD on the LCD monitor are not clear monitor is pressed The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode An error number i e E03 appears in the LCD monitor or the view finder The image is out of focus A character generator title and the date and time displays disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Even though the Lens Cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily e This is normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode I pg 10 e 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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The dioptre needs to be adjusted F pg 12 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the oper
54. n the function OFF CLOSE MENU 3 Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer Gan while the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set INTERVAL TIMER to OFF BEEN 251 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 and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar down to REC TIME then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 48 1 28 1S or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES e For best results make sure
55. n the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background Focus detection zone The low contrast warning lt 4 amp appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations e When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your PROGRAM AE select dial subject in before recording e When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First centre on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK NOTES LOCK FOCUS e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication sh 4 focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with RELEASE FOCUS LOCK a SOI OU OF Walton aan arial Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock e When shooting a subject close to the lens AERE indication disappears zoom out first Cx pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending
56. nd remote control unit X1 for GR AXM20 clock operation Cable Adapter e Editing Cable Shoulder Strap k GR AXM30 only e DC Cord QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER Hook on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack E Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure I pg 6 EJ Push in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK Set to PLAY El Set the power switch to PLAY E Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor e To stop playback press STOP For more details c pg 32 e The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees e The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter pg 35 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE MONITOR OPEN Ell Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor e Open to an angle of over 45 degrees E Press EJECT to open the cassette holder Ell insert a video cassette Vll Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details pg 11 LENS COVER open close knob tJ Recording Start Stop button Ell Slide the LENS CO
57. not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials General Battery Precautions e 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 POD Or CP ZU ad steered R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of batteries 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 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environmen
58. ntrol You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME dial ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up the volume Turn the dial towards If you want to turn down the volume Turn the dial towards NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY e When the power switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e When the LCD monitor is turned off sound is not heard from the speaker e The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV t pg 34 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e During playback pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all indications from the screen PLAYBACK Features m33 FF STOP FEATURE Manual Tracking PURPOSE To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback OPERATION 1 Press either button as many times as necessary for best picture NOTES e To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both and buttons REW PLAY PAUSE simultaneously e Manual Tracking may not work COUNTER R M with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders
59. ovided with GR AXM30 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 NOTE Use the RM V704U or RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE 7 Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the Edit out point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press again for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 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 Edit in 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 and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen 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 y4 Press STOP NOTES e When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor fully opened the original audio will be heard from the
60. ped with a quick review facility use this facility to check whether the picture is clear or not If the quick review or playback picture is not clear then the video heads may be dirty Note As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar symptoms to dirty video heads please check that the tracking control of the unit is in the centre position Cleaning the video heads Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Although this camcorder is equipped with a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads reducing the likelihood of dirty heads if such troubles are encountered we recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC camcorders model number TCC 2U Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below CD After inserting the cleaning cassette activate the Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds normally 5 seconds is sufficient 2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the playback picture with a previously good recorded tape 3 If the picture is clear then recording on a new tape can begin when desired If the picture is not clear repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times 5 If the picture is still unclear consult your local JVC dealer Important Note If heads have become dirty the associated tape will also be damaged please do not use the tape again A built in head cleaner a
61. 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 plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark m The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC B Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be recycled Cd or disposed of properly a 1 465 This camcorder is designed to be used with E B PAL type colour television signals It cannot be VHS LD e used for playback with a television of a different PAL standard However live recording and B his camcorder is designed exclusively for the viewfinder playback are possible anywhere VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked Use the BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U battery VHS C can be used with this unit packs and to recharge them the provided m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An equipment appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read th
62. plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion B Dispose of used battery promptly B Keep away from children B Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire WARNING AC Power Adaptor Charger is NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS CAUTIONS B To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel B 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
63. s 22 23 then zoom in or out in Record mode FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last record ing OPERATION 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode e Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 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 fast forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal le LO Video Light GR AXM30 only When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 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 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON e The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on e t is recommended to set the white balance I pg 27 to indoor mode when you use the video light e When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTE
64. s the Recording Start Stop button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking set REC TIME and INTERVAL TIMER in the Menu screen to OFF To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set INTERVAL TIMER and REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF POWER VOLUME Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 4 Rewind Reverse Search IH Still Playback Tape counter LCD Monitor in Retracted Position PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees Press 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 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Then set the power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the LCD monitor STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image turn the BRIGHT dial towards To darken the image turn the dial towards Speaker volume co
65. setting is 07 SET CHARACTER Allows you to input characters I pg 25 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time pg 9 Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK NOTE During shooting in low light Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used In this case use Manual Focus F pg 23 10 MENU FAR NEAR Tally lamp Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator LCD monitor or viewfinder GAIN UP S LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY 1S gt 1 28 gt 1 4S gt OFF SMIN lt gt 1MIN lt 30S gt 15S lt gt OFF 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 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 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to INTERVAL TIMER then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1MIN 5 MIN or select to tur
66. t where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging 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 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Ranges Terminals CharglH casei tetuttd 10 C to 35 C Opera oM sasaosan 0 C to 40 C SOTA CE ainn DER 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 209C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes OQEN Cassettes Main Unit To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to 1 For safety DO NOT read the following cautions open the camcorder s chassis 1 During use disassemble or modify the unit 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
67. the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote RM V704U or RM V700U is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually e The MBR is provided with the GR AXM30 and is available optionally for the GR AXM20 MBR SET e VCR CTL O ibn RM V704U or RM V700U VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BU 8 VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME N AME A B PHILIPS SANYO SELECO REX e o BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON o 9000080 eo o0090 oe GRUNDIG QOQ 0000090 HITACHI 00 00 oo 00 009 SHARP SONY THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI c gt lt 3 S OU 0600 NEC 00 o O o o 9 o 0 09 e 0 PANASONIC 6000 00 0000 0000 00 o o o o 0 90600 QOQ SET REMOTE VCR CODE Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V704U or RM V700U F pg 40 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE THE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Th
68. 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 PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter m EN 3 5 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 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 at 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
69. ting and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording e To edit dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed cover the hole with adhesive tape e Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be 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 44 en LENS COVER After Use open close switch Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Press EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor Set to POWER OFF BATT RELEASE 5 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover PUSH EJECT Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 7 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LCD MONITOR Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 5 Remove dust using a blower brush RE AT
70. tton and Power Zoom lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the dioptre adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused la LS Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 7 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet CD then fold it back and thread it through the keeper and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left Q then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 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 I4Zgm RECORDING Basic Recording LENS COVER Switch Start Stop button Tally lamp NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power pg 6 e Jape Length Setting pg 10
71. u TVVCR B ose G has the SCART connector use the provided To Pause In cable adapter H l VCR Recording deck Provided with GR AXM30 MBR VCR REC STBY only optional for GR AXM20 IN 0 00 25 ON OFF 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 SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 7 Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE 2 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 3 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene 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 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES e For GR AXM30 only The MBR can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the MBR at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function appears
72. utomatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging e Cleaning cassette TCC 2U is available from your JVC local dealer 5A en SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Light GR AXM30 only Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed SP LP Recording time Max SP LP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight GR AXM30 GR AXM20 Dimensions Including viewfinder CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD MONITOR Size LCD system VHS PAL standard DC 6V zzz 6 3 W 6 7 W 3 W PAL type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHS C cassette 23 39 mm sec 11 70 mm sec 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C Approx 1040 g Approx 1030 g 118 W x 115 H x 231 D mm 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 2 3 8 to 68 4 mm 18 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT Auto Manual adjustment 3 diagonally measured LCD TFT active matrix system VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out

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