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GR-AX770
GR-AX670
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6
RECORDING 12
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Basic Recording ...................... 12
Basic Features ........................ 13
Advanced Features .................. 16
Programme AE With Special
Effects .................................. 16
GR-AX770
Focusing ................................18
Picture Stabilizer .................... 20
Exposure Control .................... 20
Fade/Wipe ............................. 21
Wide ....................................
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2 Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE following pages to ensure safe use of your new THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR camcorder. MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z cover page). Warning on lithium battery • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to The ba
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3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different PAL standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked packs and, to recharge them, the provided VHS-C can be used with this unit. multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An n HQ VHS is compa
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MAJOR FEATURES 4 REMEMBER Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 15) (GR-AX770 only) The Logical Choice Program Manager (Z pg. 16 – 27) PAL Program AE with special effects, Focus, Picture Stabilizer, Exposure Control, Fade/Wipe, Wide, Instant Title, Date/ The only compact video Time Character Insert, White Balance cassettes that can be Adjustment, Menu Adjustment used with your VHS VCR* Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 13) Program AE with Special Zoom-in Effects (Z pg. 16, 17) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Relea
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. EJECT 1 1 Push in. 2 2 3 BATT. RELEASE Insert. PUSH Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the 1 Slide EJECT. camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 6) 2 Insert a video cassette. 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into 3 Press PUSH. place. (For more details, Z pg. 10) To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. PLAYBACK SHOOTING STOP REW 2 1 LENS COVER open/c
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GETTING STARTED 6 Power CHG. (charge) indicator This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you Marks choose the most appropriate source of power. POWER To AC outlet NOTES: indicator c No function is available without power supply. c Use only specified power supply. END c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall 1 outlet. The power indicator lights. ATTACH BATTERY PACK REFRESH s
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7 NOTES: c The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. c Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack. c Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. c Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after deta
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. A SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power 1 supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while 2 pressing the release tab. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the 3 battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out. INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus (+)
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9 Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE MENU First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the 1 PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU. 2 SELECT FUNCTION Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/ 3 Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time screen appears. + PROGRAM AE SET DATE/TIME select dial Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set 4 begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct setting appears. NEAR •If you decide you want t
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 Tape Length Setting SP-LP recording mode button Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. T30•45•60 tape length select SET TAPE LENGTH button Press T30•45•60 until the required indication 1 appears in the viewfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes (in SP). NOTE: The tape remaining time (Z pg. 12) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Recording Mode Setti
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11 Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. 1 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the 2 grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate 3 the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop button Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap 1 1 through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back 3 and thread it through the keeper 2,
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RECORDING Basic Recording 12 NOTE: Tape remaining time indicator You should already have performed the procedures listed 25min *- - -min
below. If not, do so before continuing. (Now calculating) c Power (Z pg. 6) c Date/Time Setting (Z pg. 9) 120min c Tape Length setting (Z pg. 10) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 10) 119min c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 11) LOAD A CASSETTE 3min Power indicator Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert 1 the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH
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RECORDING Basic Features 13 Power zoom Lever FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. 1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. 2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”. NOTES: c During Hyper Zoom, the speed increases the further you slide the Zoom Lever. c Focusing may be come unstable during Hyper Zoom. In this case, se
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 14 FEATURE: Auto Pause System (GR-AX770 only) Record-Standby Up PURPOSE: To automatically stop recording when the camcorder is pointed Normal Upside down down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet, etc. OPERATION: 1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that “APS ON” appears in the viewfinder for 2 seconds. When the camcorder is Record Record-Standby tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during Record-Standby Down recording, the Record-S
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15 Video Light (GR-AX770 only) When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light. SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required. 1 ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. OFF : Turns off the light. •The video light can be used with the camcorder’s power on. LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF •It is recommended to set the white b
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D N G F E E S A D E O L E M R O T K RECORDING Advanced Features 16 Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of After 1 sec. shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial. Sepia SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol 1 of the function you want is aligned with the mark. Viewfinder •The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 1 second. Then the
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17 DIAL VIEWFINDER DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE MODE SYMBOL INDICATION SYMBOL INDICATION LOCK Auto Lock Auto Mode Lock Twilight Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic. The following happens when pressing during shooting. Twilight mode is selected: • In this mode the following controls are disabled; •Auto gain control is turned off. FADE/WIPE, WI
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 18 Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene. •When illumination is low.* •When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.* •
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19 Manual Focus Power zoom lever NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position 1 except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject . . . Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications 2 “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3. FAR NEAR To nearer subject . . . Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3. PROGRAM A
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 20 Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica- tion. ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press P.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder. 1 •To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears. NOTES: c Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: • When shooting subjects with vertical or
