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JVC GR-AX761 Camcorder User Manual

1. make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For wa DO NOT Open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or 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 near a television set
2. NOTE Use the remote control unit to perform the following procedures Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control The Audio Dub Standby mode is engaged To 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 4 To end Audio Dubbing 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 Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording e To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape 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 Sta
3. gt pg 42 Recording Start Stop Button Set to EY or di M GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment 7 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment 7 Set the Power Switch to E or M Y Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused enD Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap is not twisted ZZ 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration Tripod Mounting 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 Power Switch Display Ma CAMERA MENU E FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO Ms SYSTEM MENU E SP Mam SYSTEM MENU E gt TO CAMERA MENU REC TIME OFF INT
4. Charging The Battery Pack avse pg 6 Clean The Camcorder essa pg 50 Connection To A VERITY asas pg 32 Contents NE cover page Counter Memory A pg 31 D gt Darken The EEE pg 27 Darken The LCD Monitor cceeeeeseeceeeeeesenneeeeeees pg 14 Date Time Dil pg 25 Date Time Settings Lasser pg 10 Demonstration Mode ssnoniiiinii pg 4 24 Bee 5 O pg 21 Digital ZOOM NN pg 23 Diopter Ad Users pg 8 A Electronic Fog Filter Mode scccicnrs sic pg 20 A iier ranira ineen pg 13 Exposure Control le incio pg 27 P A pg 19 Fast Forward Tape vere pg 30 5 Second Recording Mode cccccccooocccccnononaccnononanananonos pg 17 A Grip Adjustment iii pg 8 H gt High Speed Shutter Mode ccccesssecceceessseteeeeeees pg 20 Insert Editing EE EEE EE pg 38 Instant EE pg 25 Journalistic Shooting desir pg 15 Loo LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 46 47 lue pg 13 M gt Manual FOCUS ido as pg 28 Menu Screen Hoem pg 22 24 MT pg 21 N ND Effect Mode diodes pg 20 Nega Posi Mode ssesssssssssssessssssrrsssserrsrssereeressssreeessese pg 21 P Picture Stabilizer csi pg 16 Playback A A EA pg 30 Power Switch Position instancias pg 14 Program AE With Special Effects cooooocccccnnnoccccnonoos pg 20 Provided Accessories eiii aiii pg 4 MENN pg 17 R Recording Advanced Features seceeeeeeeees pg 19 29 Recording Start Stop soi pg 14 15 Recording Mode sunrise pg 11
5. F pg 12 O TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power oes 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 O If the Feet button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately O While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker GR AXM231 only 5 TBC O The TBC indicator turns green gray with a camcorder equipped Time Base with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working Corrector O TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search 3 pg 31 O The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative O It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working O The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after still playback or shuttle search O If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC INDEX Terms gt GE O ER EE pg 6 7 Animation Recording raras pg 26 37 Audio Dubbing sssessssssessssssssserrssssereessesreessseeeeessseee pg 39 Auto Date Recon pg 25 AUTO Ped pg 28 Auto Shut Off ido seis pg 30 42 b Battery Pack pg 6 7 48 Brighten The Image sn pg 27 Brighten The LCD Monitor srnnvovnvrrnnnvennvrvsnnnenssevevnnn pg 14 Re Cassette Adapter tilo tds pg 34 AA gti pg 7
6. appears 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 Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step To begin Insert Editing press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automati cally and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode 7 To end Insert Editing press STOP NOTES e During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker e After step 5 Retake I pg 17 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 the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Display 2 gt Audio dubbing M 0 05 20 indicator During Audio Dubbing Remote sensor Microphone PLAY Eat START STOP rew Ll553 stop kes RE PAUSE A DUB nO Y Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built in microphone Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure lt gt pg 38 before continuing
7. 35 minutes e 140 40 minutes in SP Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time CF pg 14 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected SESE wld EJECT Switch Loading Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder 7 Open the LCD monitor fully GR AXM231 only 2 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open E 3 Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing outward 4 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place Close Button 5 Close the LCD monitor GR AXM231 only EJECT Switch NOTES Casette holder e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor GR AXM231 only e The 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 cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode Turn to take up slack Erase Protect
8. 7 W GR AX761 only 4 5 W GR AXM231 only 3 0 W NTSC type Video recording system FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSIM cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 900 g 2 0 lbs GR AXM231 only Approx 700 g 1 6 Ibs GR AX761 only 206 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm 8 1 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 11 16 GR AXM231 only 206 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm 8 1 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 9 16 GR AX761 only with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder full tilted downward 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder White balance adjustment LCD monitor GR AXM231 only Speaker GR AXM231 only Connectors Video Audio eno 1 Electronic viewfinder with 0 55 color LCD GR AX761 only Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT GR AXM231 only Auto Manual adjustment 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Monaural 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog output via Audio output connector AC Adapter AP V10U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries Out
9. 9100 954 472 1960 650 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above ACCESSORIES Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel NODD LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORI
10. Other Parts E LCD Monitor GR AXM231 only 15 pg 14 15 E Shoulder Strap Eyelets o oooo oo o o CF pg 9 Eyepiece H Battery Pack Mount errererrevorvoorrrrensenen CF pg 6 EE Viewfinder oooooooononcononcononnconocconcnncn conos CF pg 8 El Speaker GR AXM231 only I pg 30 El Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here e Remote Sensor GR AX761 only CF pg 36 22 Ke en aos I gt pg 8 EE Microphone ooocoocconocconononononnninonnnonnnnoso CF pg 39 EN Video Light GR AX761 only CF pg 17 EE Tripod Mounting Socket oocococcononcnoo oo IF pg 9 46 Indications During Recording eat oB 2 TWILIGHT BRIGHT DEC 25 01 Ea CONGRATULAT I ONS AM 11 45 18 INDEX Indications Oo J Tape Remaining Time cccccceseeeneeee IF pg 42 Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end 2 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 11 3 Digital Effect Indicator IF pg 21 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Digital Effect is switched from one mode to another by pressing DIGIFECT then only the indicator remains at Q 3 Program AE Indicator o ooconoco o IF pg 20 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P AE then only the
11. Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen 3 it The TITLE Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on P RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTE The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu 2 6 EN NG Advanced Features cont o Animation Before performing the following steps make sure that You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different The Power Switch isset io m of the same object for a brief period of time e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page Then rotate the MENU Wheel to select REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen MENU Wheel Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time e Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures Reco
12. Set the Power Switch to EY or M The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the LCD monitor Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start Stop Button REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording is In progress NOTE When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities Switches off the camcorder Allows you to play back your recordings ESE nl O NOTES e f 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 OFF and then back to EY or M to turn the camcorder on again e If you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function 1 pg 17 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it e To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording gt pg 22
13. a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the WIDE mode F pg 22 23 for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with the WIDE mode F pg 22 23 for a classic look 04 NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed E MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally NG Advanced Features cont Using Menus 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 Set the Power Switch to M MENU Wheel Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen a ears Power Switch PP Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function e To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt NEXT and press it e To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO CAMERA MENU and press it Display HA CAMERA MENU Hua Menu Screen FOCUS EXPOSURE ra REC MODE M REC MODE Setting Menu D ZOO ex REC MODE WIDE TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY Mam SYSTEM MENU E ng gt NEXT REC MODE EP D ZOOM WIDE TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting Me
14. blink White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 7 Set the Power Switch to M Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select M W B then press it The M W B Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset FINE Outdoors on a sunny day s CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day e HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 5 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance Select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode F pg 21 is activated N29 Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 7 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment an
15. clear The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints An error number i e E03 appears The image is out of focus The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode The date and time displays disappear The wet date and time are displayed recorded Even though the lens cap is detached the LENS CAP warning indicator lt gt pg 47 blinks e Set DISPLAY to FULL in SYSTEM MENU IF pg 24 e The battery pack is running low e f the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT Switch does not function e The Power Switch is set to EY e Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use e This 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 and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 e This may occur when the surf
16. indicator remains at 8 3 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator IF pg 19 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing FADE WIPE then only the indicator remains at 9 4 Tape Length Indicator errnvrrrrvorrennnn CF pg 12 5 Zoom Indicator Bar srovrrvrnrovrnrevenrnn IF pg 16 2 Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio 6 Recording Indicator oooonccncnconnncnonnos IF pg 14 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 16 11 e Interval Time Recording Time o A E CF pg 26 37 e 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator CF pg 17 12 Bright Level Indicator GR AXM231 only sici n IF pg 14 13 Instant Title Display rrrrrrrvorrorrerrenenne IF pg 25 Date Time Display rrrrrvrrvrrvrrnrrnrenrenne IF pg 25 8 Focus Indicator ninos IF pg 28 Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 27 1 White Balance Mode Indicator IF pg 29 Record Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 14 sn gt end Indications During Playback DA Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded e O Insert Editing Indicator GR AX761 Only wvesnceessicadsceevexcavavenes CF pg 38 Displayed during Insert Editing TBC Indicators CF pg 31 3 Tape Counter rrrrnrrnrenvrnrrvrrververnenne CF pg 31 38 4 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 11 5 Tape Running Indicator gt P
17. inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles I p 14 15 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox O4 en VICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 10 New Maple Avenue 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 396 1000 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 105 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 13 Cummings Park 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Woburn MA 01801 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 781 376
18. power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected An gt ena Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best ee x available picture quality but you can override it and make the adjustment manually Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light MENU Wheel Power Switch 7 Set the Power Switch to M Manual Exposure Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen Screen appears 00 0 L Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXPOSURE and control press it The EXPOSURE Menu appears level counter To brighten the image SN Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control level counter appears To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel downward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 06 To pr the image Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappears to in
19. since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the remote control or cassette adapter is not function ing even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries Remote control AAA R03 size x 2 RM V715U Cassette adapter ooo AA R6 size x 1 C P6U or C P7U Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 36 for the remote control or read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions CAUTIONS Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using
20. top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 400X digital magnification Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X WIDE HE Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 24 en ING Advanced Features cont SYSTEM MENU cont TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY REC TIME INT TIME TELE MACRO TITLE LANG DATE TIME DEMO MODE GR AXM231 only Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used I pg 12 FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Make the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator 17 pg 46 47 Refer to Animation and Time Lapse I pg 26 Refer to Time Lapse 15 pg 26 Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification
21. your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light Set to EY or M 200 ko SEs Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button NOTE Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out en I 9 Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end 1 Set the Power Switch to M Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode s UN name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center lt SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left lt gt D
22. 24 cle Y a vr y Self Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF RECORDING GR AXM231 only GR AXM231 only You can shoot yourself while viewing your own In some situations different shooting angles may image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the point the lens toward yourself and start recording most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward For other notes gt pg 42 16e Zoom in T Telephoto EN ED DA R M NS N 2 Zoom out W Wide angle Power Zoom Lever Display Zoom indicator bar ia i level indicator Approximate zoom ratio P STABILIZER Button Picture Stabilizer indicator RECORDING Basic Features Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus 17 pg 28 then zo
23. Button e Press lt lt to rewind or P to fast forward the tape pl during Stop mode p Play Pause II Button p NOTES 0 Fast Forward gt gt Button e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about gt 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power BRIGHT Wheel Switch to OFF then to GN e When the Power Switch is set to GEM and the LCD Power Zoom monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the Lever VOL LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power GR AXM231 only e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV F pg 32 33 GR AXM231 only e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD Speaker monitor with it flipped over and retracted GR AXM23 1 only Rento e f a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction GR AXM231 only LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment GR AXM231 only Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards to brighten or towards to darken e The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode F pg 23 Speaker Volume Control GR AXM231 only Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume e The Speaker Volume Indicator is displa
24. For pg 14 Remote Controlado pg 35 FUN pg 17 Rewind The Talend pg 30 S Self Recording socio ricos pg 15 Sepia Mode EEE EE pg 21 Shoulder Strap Attachment unrated pg 9 Shuttle Search A A pg 30 Specifications accericussesescsunusaaasceaassastexeceaaeumeounemones pg 51 EN pg 20 Still Playback A pg 30 Super LOLI SLX seriearen csi ena pg 23 gt Tape COUNT EE pg 31 38 TDN pg 32 33 Tape Length Setting omooonoccnoncnonccononononcncnnnonononos pg 12 KE Macro EE E E pg 24 Time Base Corrector isis pg 31 Time Lapse Shooting JG pg 26 37 TN pg 31 TN pg 9 PENE eee pg 20 U gt Unload A TapE VHF pg 13 Me Video lada pg 18 Viewfinder Ad Uriel pg 8 We White Balance Adjustment sccecesesseeeeeeeeneees pg 29 Wide Mode NG pg 23 VPT Ore pg 19 Z ZO MINE EN O pg 16 HH_ AA A M Controls 1 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON GRATO Forli F pg 18 2 Stop Button STOP rerrrvrrvrrvrnvrnrenenne I pg 30 3 e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R 157 pg 17 e Quick Review Button R IF pg 17 e Rewind Button R nsee CF pg 30 4 Play Pause Button srarrororrrnrrvonrovennnne CF pg 30 e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F 15 pg 17 e Fast Forward Button F CF pg 30 6 e Fade Wipe Button FADE WIPE CF pg 19 e Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER RV cacvessestsnsstevedetetacases E pg 31 Q Program AE Button
25. GINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 537 5722 WARRANTY Only in U If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your J
26. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AXM231 GR AX761 Compact VHS VHS F INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 3 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 GETTING STARTED 6 13 RECORDING 14 29 Basic Recording 14 Basic Features 16 Zooming Picture Stabilizer Quick Review Retake 5 Sec Recording Video Light Advanced Features 19 Fade Wipe Effects Program AE With Special Effects Digital Effects Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Date Time Insert Instant Titles Animation Time Lapse Exposure Control Focusing White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation PLAYBACK 30 34 Basic Playback 30 LE dni 31 Connections And Tape Dubbing 32 Using The Cassette Adapter 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT GR AX761 only 35 39 Animation And Time Lapse 37 Insert Editing 38 Audio Dubbing 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 41 DETAILS 42 INDEX 43 47 TM aa ee 43 Controls Connectors And Indicators 44 Indications 46 CAUTIONS 48 50 SPECIFICATIONS 51 ESPA OL 52 53 FOR SERVICING Only
27. L OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne N J 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD p L9LXV 49 LECINXV 4HD Printed in Malaysia 1000MKV k UN PJ
28. OOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner revealing the scene or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen C WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the center of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the centre leaving a black screen 20en P AE Button Power Switch NOTES e Only one mode can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights ING Advanced Features cont Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to M Y Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated 3 To cancel the effect press P AE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds SK SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fas
29. P AE CF pg 20 Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT CF pg 21 9 REFRESH Button cocconcoconcnnononnonnnncnncnnnnos CF pg 6 EJECT SWAUCH se sc2cecacescasesvorscedsxataseetesoses CF pg 13 QD Close Button oonoononconccnnncononanncnnonannoso r pg 13 12 e MENU Wheel cooocooccnccncnccncnnnos CF pg 22 e BRIGHT Wheel GR AXM231 only rrnrrnronvrnrnnnne CF pg 14 30 e TRACKING Wheel sesseeseeseeeees gt pg 31 3 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEC REC vecesscesssesseesseessessseesstesseee IF pg 17 e Power Zoom Lever T W CF pg 16 e Speaker Volume Control VOL GR AXM231 only sais nata IF pg 30 15 e Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER usais aa E pg 16 e Time Base Corrector Button TBC CF pg 31 Power Switch GEM OFF EY W CF pg 14 30 D Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 14 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE 000eeeeereees gt pg 6 Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 8 45 The connectors to are located beneath the cover Connectors Audio Output Connector A IF pg 32 Video Output Connector V IF pg 32 DC IN Connector cnocccconcononcnncnnoncnnonnnos CF pg 6 7 Indicators CHARGE Picadas CF pg 6 e Power Lamp rrenronroonronoonrenrernennesnrenne CF pg 14 REFRESH Lani erp CF pg 6
30. TIME OFF TELE MACRO OFF TITLE LANG ENGLISH DATE TIME DEMO MODE OFF RETURN DATE TIME Menu Screen DATE TIME Menu 12 hour indication with AM or PM ETTING STARTED cont Date Time Settings Set the Power Switch to M The power lamp comes on 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page press it The DATE TIME Menu appears To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert I gt pg 25 For other notes gt pg 42 SESE en 1 MENU Wheel Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Set the Power Swi
31. Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 25 ft 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 23 5 8 e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles 15 pg 25 Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 10 Demonstrates certain functions automatically When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available OFF o Automatic demonstration will not take place __ Factory preset Date Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure lt pg 10 MENU Wheel Power Switch DEC 25 01 AUTO DATE DEC 25 01 DATE AM 10 25 00 TIME DEC 25 01 AM10 25 00 DATE TIME No indication OFF Instan
32. VC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTA
33. a provisto de un indicador de carga sobre la bater a para ayudarle a Cuando utilice GR AXM231 recordar si ha sido cargada o no Los 2 Cuando utilice GR AX761 dos colores indicadores rojo y negro _ cuando el foco de video est encendido GR AX761 le permiten seleccionar la carga y la exclusivamente descarga REFRESCO Cargar una bater a que todav a posee algo de carga restante reduce la capacidad de la bater a Efect e el procedimiento de abajo para descargar completamente la bater a antes de realizar la recarga 1 Efect e los pasos 1 al 3 de CARGA DE LA BATERIA 2 Presione REFRESH en la videoc mara durante m s de 2 segundos La l mpara indicadora REFRESH de la videoc mara parpadear para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado 3 Cuando la descarga finaliza la carga se iniciar autom ticamente y la l mpara indicadora CHARGE parpadear Cuando no use una bater a recargable durante un intervalo prolongado aseg rese de descargarla completamente antes de almacenarla ya que dejar una bater a con algo de carga restante tambi n reduce su rendimiento GUIA PARA OPERACION ME WN Conmutador ww BATTERY RELEASE Enganche Utilizaci n de la bater a Enganche el lado extremo de la bater a en la c mara de video 1 y empuje la bater a hasta que se bloquee en el lugar 2 Procedimiento para carga 15 p 6 Para extraer la bateria Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bate
34. ace or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed e Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a semicircular motion as ae strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily 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 viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The diopter needs to be adjusted pg 8 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus pg 28 e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode 15 pg 11 e If 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 If you have not performed Date Time Setting F pg 10 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The LENS CAP warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of whether the lens cap is attached or detached AZ en O Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete O Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack O Ch
35. arging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack O To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas O The following operation stops charging or discharging e Set the Power Switch to GW EY or M e Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder e Unplug the AC hp ae power cord from the AC outlet e Detach the battery from the camcorder DD Date Time O The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock Settings battery runs out Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement lt gt pg 10 or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting t Recording O When the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the LCD lt pg 14 15 monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power GR AXM231 only O The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached O There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force O The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used O The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected
36. arked VHS can be used with this camcorder A ENO The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area JVC s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Al
37. bing Following the illustration on pg 32 connect the camcorder and the VCR Set the camcorder s Power Switch to a turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press Il on the camcorder Press Il on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press II on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Compartment door SACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 7 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA R6 size battery as shown then reattach the cover Y Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 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 fin
38. cable To Video Input optional Output Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover Connection For Tape Dubbing Use optional Video and Audio cables Play Pause II Button To TV or VCR To Audio Audio cable To Audio optional To Video Video cable N Power Switch Input optional Output Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover Basic Connections 7 Make sure all units are turned off Y Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration C pg 32 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 1 pg 7 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or M then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on 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 END D Tape Dub
39. d select MWB Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that a the white paper fills the screen 2 Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on B RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen MENU Wheel White paper Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually F pg 28 e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed PLAYBACK Basic Playback 7 Load a tape CF pg 13 Set the Power Switch to A A Stop MI Button To start playback press gt HE e e To stop playback press W p Rewind lt 44
40. dicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 e To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 25 en Focus detection zone NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CF pg 16 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MACRO IF pg 24 MENU Wheel PAN NOTES e To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 ING 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 bright ness and darkness such as a flat one color 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 When the
41. ead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 26 Time Lapse press REC TIME and INT TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 25 18 5S and no indication off Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Time indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and no indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 4 on pg 26 Time Lapse press REC TIME and INT TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE Also refer to pg 26 START STOP REC TIME INT TIME COUNTER R M Button 700 E gt M a oo HS Da E Power Switch Display O LC insert editing indicator M 0 12 34 Tape Counter Remote sensor START STOP PLAY ead U ft REW E sees Al PAUSE A DUB UNIT GR AX761 only cont Insert iting You can record a new scene onto 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 remote control unit to perform this procedure Set the Power Switch to ie Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE Press and hold COUNTER R M on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that M
42. ed e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light Battery pack Charging time In this case remove the battery pack from the BN V11U approx 1 hr 30 min camcorder then try charging again e If the battery operation time remains extremely short BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 30 min even after having been fully charged the battery is worn BN V20U optional approx 2 hrs 20 min out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one BN V400U optional e Using the optional AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U GR AX761 only battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot Provided with GR AXM231 only be used as an AC adapter connector REFRESH Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery s capacity Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance For
43. function is unavailable with this camcorder IO Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area 5m 16 ft L UNIT GR AX761 only cont Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions F pg 48 XA Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The 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 SESE eno Y Display Animation And Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen Interval time Animation indicator 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 26 Recording time Animation press REC TIME on the remote control indicator Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 25 18 5S and no indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 26 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording Time indicator disappears Remote sensor Time Lapse 1 Set Inst
44. ger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape USING THE REMOTE CON Sf The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR Functions Buttons With the camcorder s Power Switch set With the camcorder s Power Switch to o or mMm set to w O Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal transmitting window O ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 10 pm EN O REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search gt pg 17 F pg 30 O INSERT Button nen Editing C pg 38 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse lt gt pg 37 ANIM Button START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder FF Button Retake forward F pg 17 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search F pg 30 A DUB Button Audio dubbing F pg 39 8 8 INT TIME Button Time Lapse pg 37 SELF TIMER Button This
45. gnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is the main unit intended to alert the user to the presence of important e The rating information and safety caution of the operating and maintenance servicing instructions in y the literature accompanying the appliance AC Adapter are on Its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries GR AXM231 only GR AX761 only ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal VHS H He Cassettes m
46. he o subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on e The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on e lt is recommended to set the white balance F pg 29 to 8 when you use the video light e When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power e Even if the battery indicator I does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 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 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode KF pg 20 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode I gt pg 20 is engaged the light will not activate A N DANGER m The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result m Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near flammable or explosive materials E It is recommended that you consult
47. ime the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation e You may have observed that pouring 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 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 90m For Your Maintenance 1 After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button 4 Close and lock the LED monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful
48. in U S A 54 WARRANTY Only in U S A 55 Zen EEE Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover 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 refer to the Index I pgs 43 47 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 48 50 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RI as K WARNING AN A TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO RAI N OR MOISTU RE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the NOTES product s enclosure that may be of sufficient ma
49. ion tab Gear During shooting Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button 25MIN Tape remaining time indicator Approximate MIN 120MIN 119MIN Now calculating Blinking Blinking Blinking BRIGHT Wheel GR AXM231 only To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power pg 6 e Load A Cassette CF pg 13 e Recording Mode Setting pg 11 e Tape Length Setting KF pg 12 e Grip Adjustment F pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment F pg 8 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked GR AXM231 only Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it Set the Power Switch to EY or M The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop Button RES appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor GR axm231 only Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it
50. ks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders TBC Time Base Corrector Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press W then lt lt The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press gt Hl to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable the Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears For other notes gt pg 42 3 Zen K Connections And Tape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Use optional Video and Audio cables To TV or VCR To Audio Audio cable To Audio optional lt mm mo gt To Video Video
51. layback Pre Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search M 0 12 34 Hi Pause amp Audio Dubbing 6 Tracking Indicator arrrrrrrrrovrrvovrrnenrnne IF pg 31 1 Tape Counter GR AX761 only r pg 38 VOLUME _ _ M Displayed only during Insert Editing e BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator 8 GR AXM231 Only eesnrnnrvonrnnvvnnrnnenn CF pg 30 e VOLUME Speaker Volume Indicator GR AXM231 only coccccnooccccnccccnnncnnno CF pg 30 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged _ rmm a gt ua mj mun Remaining power level A As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator 7 blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording F pg 13 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward F pg 42 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case CONDENS en all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings
52. n dropped 4 en O AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or M m Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the HEM E demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off E To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to M and press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select serung Menu OFF and press it NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Adapter KLEE Cassette Adapter AP V10U NS VHS Playpak C P7U e Battery Pack BN V11U e Remote Control Unit GR AX761 only o RM V715U BN V20U GR AX761 only GR AXM231 only e AAA RO3 Battery x 2 e Shoulder Strap for Remote Control Unit GR AX761 only e AA R6 Battery e Lens Cap for Cassette Ada
53. ndby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 40 TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your JVC dealer 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 Adapter etc and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Animation or Time Lapse is not available PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no playback picture Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurred during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed e The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 6 e The battery pack is not charged 1 pg 6 e The power supply has not been correctly connected gt pg 6 7 e The battery pack has completely discharged e Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come
54. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 1 22 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater in dusty places such as a beach 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 n49 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 If you leave power on for a long t
55. not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor Q CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 6 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 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 Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely CAUTIONS cont This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates u
56. nu and rotate it to select the desired setting Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen Sere reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The normal screen reappears RETURN Normal Screen SESE ENZO MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS CAMERA MENU FOCUS Refer to Focusing CF pg 28 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control F pg 27 Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation F pg 29 To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL 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 This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance il E you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness ln Fe TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles F pg 25 DATE TIME Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP CF pg 25 SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or EP depending on your preference C pg 11 Does not display black bars Allows you to record black bars at the
57. occur at the start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments MEA 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby 3 mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing forwards the tape and pressing lt 4 reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording e Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono chrome or darken during Retake This is normal 5Sec Rec 5 Sec Recording BSN 1 5 sec REC To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene SS transitions like those seen in TV programs 1 Make sure the recording mode is set to SP 2 During Record Standby press 5 SEC REC 55 appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts Set to EY or M and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically 4 To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5 SEC REC again so that fm 5S disappears e Fade Wipe 17 pg 19 cannot be activated by pressing 5 SEC REC CORDING Basic Features cont Video Light GR AX761 only To brighten the CACA scene when natural lighting is too dim 1 Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF Turns off the light amp LIGHTOFF AUTO ON Switch AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the p GR AX761 only camcorder senses insufficient lighting on t
58. om in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator MW moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in SYSTEM MENU F pg 23 Picture Stabilizers To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used nl Quick Review To check the end of the last 200 recording C 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press lt lt and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may
59. on consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 CF pg 13 e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to EY or l M n F pg 14 e Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated program CF pg 26 37 e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e The Counter Memory Function has been activated F pg 31 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other en4 l SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S OTHER During recording the indications do not appear The tape will not eject Some functions are not available 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 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not
60. other notes gt pg 42 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 Charge marker 2 A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged To DC IN connector To AC outlet EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK C pg 6 Approximate recording time unit min Viewfinderon on LCD monitor on monitor LCD monitor on Battery pack Viewfinder on BN V11 A 100 50 cial v12U 100 optional 50 BN V20U 150 165 135 optional 90 BN V400U 360 385 315 optional 210 When using GR AXM231 2 When using GR AX761 when the video light is on GR AX761 only NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly GR AXM231 only e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e For other notes
61. pter SESE ENO How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration Den GETTING STARTED Hook on Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place e If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur 1 BATTERY RELEASE Switch Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3 REFRESH Button 0200 iA REFRESH Lamp ETT U ll CHARGE Lamp 0 O Battery pack Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet Q The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder rare Power Switch le To Detach The Battery Pack ES Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack TG TODCIN jj NOTES e During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong To AC outlet type of battery is us
62. put Dimensions WxHxD Weight AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz DC 11 Vesey LA 59 mmx 31 mmx 69 mm 2 3 8 x 1 1 4 x 2 3 4 Approx 130 g 0 29 Ibs Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U e A V Audio Video Cable e S Video Cable QAM0004 004 e Compact S VHS SIVHSIH Cassettes ST C 40 30 20 e Compact VHS VHSTH Cassettes TC 40 30 20 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some accessories 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 52 en ESPANOL EN AN Alimentaci n ET Esta videoc mara posee un sistema de alimentaci n de 2 vfas ganche l l P que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci n m s pr apropiada No utilice las unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo Empuje CARGA DE LA BATERIA Conmutador G BATTERY 1 Aseg rese de que la bater a est colocada en la RELEASE videoc mara Enganche el extremo a la videoc mara Q y presione la bater a hacia el interior hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar 2 e Si la bater a est colocada en la posici n equivocada puede ocurrir un fallo Bater a Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en OFF Conecte el adaptador de alimen
63. r a REPRODUCCI N Bot n de parada W EJ Bot n de reproducci n pausa 11 2 Bot n de rebobinado lt lt Col quelo en e E Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en Be FA Presione lt lt La cinta se detiene autom ticamente al comienzo de la misma EN Presione gt II Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen aparece e Presione W para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles 15 p 30 e El visor se desconecta autom ticamente para ahorrar energ a cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ngulo mayor de 60 grados e El monitor LCD se activa desactiva cuando se lo abre cierre a 60 grados aprox O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak CF p 34 Bot n de cierre Abra el monitor LED completamente FA Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette El Inserte cassette de video IN Presione el bot n de cierre para cerrar el portacassette Por m s detalles I p 13 HU Ny Col quelo en By o M Bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n E Presione las lengiietas del cubreobjectivo para retirarlo 2 Adjuste el conmutador de alimentaci n en EY o Mm La l mpara de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen El Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n e Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de
64. rding Start Stop Button Display REC TIME REC TIME M a i ds To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF Time Lapse INT TIME INT TIME Menu 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 Set REC TIME CF step 1 and 2 of Animation above Rotate the MENU Wheel to select INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired interval time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on B RETURN Press the MENU Wheel again to close the Menu Screen Interval time indicator indicator Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when BEC is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade or wipe 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 e Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the
65. 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 The low contrast warning 44 appears MANUAL FOCUS Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the viewfinder gt pg 8 1 Set the Power Switch to M Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 4 and 2 appear The focus is locked at this point To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward lt 4 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinks Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on P RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and 42 reappears to indicate the focus is locked e To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 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 in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ik or 2 will
66. ses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accord ance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada SPECIFICATIONS l General Format Power source Power consumption Viewfinder on LCD monitor on Video light GR AXM231 only GR AX761 only Signal system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions GR AXM231 only Pickup Lens VHS NTSC standard DCT V lt Using AC Adapter DC 6 V Using battery pack 4 0 W GR AXM231 only 3
67. so do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the 3 Heed all warnings manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution 5 Do not use this apparatus near water when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 2 Keep these instructions 4 Follow all instructions 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the 11 manufacturer s instructions Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is 9 Only use attachments accessories specified damaged liquid has been spilled or objects by the manufacturer have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has bee
68. t Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in SYSTEM MENU pg 24 TITLE OFF HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT ENZO 7 Set the Power Switch to M Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME DISP and press it The DATE TIME DISP Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode E then press it The desired mode is activated The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on P RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTES DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded e f you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting AUTO DATE e 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 e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the MENU Wheel e In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded Set the Power Switch to M appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TITLE and press Y
69. t moving action ND 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 FG FOG Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives ita fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to 6 FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode CF pg 29 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing CF pg 28 Y 2 1 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode DIGIFECT Button as 270 g B O Power Switch NOTE Digital Effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby nz I Digital Effects 7 Set the Power Switch to M Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds L SEPIA Recorded scenes have
70. taci n CA a la videoc mara 3 N Conmutador de alimentaci n Enchufe el adaptador de alimentaci n CA en una toma pp gt de corriente alterna 4 La l mpara indicadora CHARGE og A eS G Adaptador de la videoc mara parpadear para indicar que la carga Qo Nr CC se ha iniciado de CA A la toma de DC IN corriente alterna p Cuando la lampara indicadora CHARGE pare de parpadear pero permanece encendida la carga ha finalizado Desenchufe el adaptador de alimentaci n CA solos E A de la toma de corriente alterna Desconecte el adaptador BN V11U aprox 1 h 30 min de alimentaci n CA de la videoc mara BN V12U opcional aprox 1 h 30 min Para la extracci n de la bater a BN V20U opcional aprox 2h20min deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bater a BN V400U opcional aprox 4 h 30 min USO DE LA BATERIA E GRATO ee lus vamente Efect e el paso 1 de CARGA DE LA BATERIA Suministrado con GR AXM231 exclusivamente Tiempo de grabaci n aproximado unidad min Visor Monitor LCD Bater a conectado conectado ae 100 50 80 ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentaci n aseg rese que la alimentaci n de la videoc mara est desconectada El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento en la videoc mara BN V12U opcional 100050 80 BN V20U opcional 150 165 90 e 150 16500 A mdicador de carga BN V400U opcional 360 385 210 Est
71. tch to M The power lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen mm appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Power Switch ee STENE a A Rotate the MENU Wheel to select REC MODE and press it The REC MODE Menu appears Select SP Display or EP by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it REC MODE REC MODE Menu The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen e EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point A No sP _ _ Recording mode indicator Power Switch Display TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Menu Y T30 Tape length indicator SETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used Set the Power Switch to M The power lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the correct tape length setting e 120 20 minutes e 130 30 minutes e 135
72. the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging Charge in an environment where 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 NOTES e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging ooooccccconoos 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage sissies 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use
73. to OPERATION PAUSED clear and turn it on again PLEASE WAIT These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads HEAD CLEANING during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains REQUIRED after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer USE CLEANING CASSETTE E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured If an UNIT IN error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery SAFEGUARD MODE etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the REMOVE AND camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer REATTACH BATTERY 45 en When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Video Light DANGER e 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 not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light
74. yed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode F pg 23 Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press Il again e Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press PP for forward or lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press e During playback press and hold 4 or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal PLAYBACK Features COUNTER R M Button Geri E amp Stop MI Button Oo p Rewind lt lt Button Oo e Play Pause II Button o Oo Fast Forward PP Button Oo TRACKING TBC Button Af LU 6 Wheel O ES q _ _ Y Set to UEM eno I Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds MT appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to OFF and then GEM again AT blin

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