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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6
RECORDING 12
Basic Recording ......................... 12
GR-AX270
Basic Features ........................... 13
Advanced Features...................... 14
Programme AE With Special
Effects ....................................... 14
Exposure Control ........................ 15
Focusing ..................................... 16
Fader ......................................... 18
Wide .......................................... 18
Instant Titles ......
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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 Program Manager (Z pg. 14 – 23) Programme AE with Special Effects, The Logical Choice Exposure Control, Focusing, Fader, Wide, Instant Title, Date/Time Character Insert, White Balance Adjustment, Menu PAL Adjustment The only compact video Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* (Z pg. 13) Zoom-in Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 14) Zoom-out n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter Random Assemble Editing n ND
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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 NEAR setting appears. •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 Tape Length setting (Z pg. 10) 120MIN c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 11) 119MIN LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert 3MIN Power indicator 1 the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed
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RECORDING Basic Features 13 Power zoom switch FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect. OPERATION: Zoom In 1) Push the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out 1) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: c The further the power zoom switch is pushed, the faster the zoom speed becomes. c Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record– Standby, set manual focus or Focus Lock (Z pgs. 16, 17), then zoo
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D N G F E E S A D E O L M E R O T K RECORDING Advanced Features 14 Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select SEPIA After dial. 1 sec. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the Viewfinder 1 symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. •The selected mode's name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 1 second. Then the
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15 DIAL VIEWFINDER DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE MODE SYMBOL INDICATION SYMBOL INDICATION SEPIA Sepia SPORTS Sports Sepia Sports The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of action. an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 18) 1/1000 sec.
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood 1/1000 S 1/1000 1 High Speed Shutter movie. 1/2000 sec.
TWILIGHT Twilight 1/2000 S 1/2000 2 High Speed Shutter Twili
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 16 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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17 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.) 18 Fader Function indication This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and FADE fade-out works at recording end or when you enter Fade-Standby Record–Standby mode. indication FADE SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position SELECT button 1 except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION Press SELECT repeatedly until “ FADE ” appears. 2 ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE Press SET to engage the Fade–Standb
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19 Instant Titles Title indication TITLE The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can HAPPY BIRTHDAY superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. HAPPY HOLIDAYS DISPLAY OUR FAMILY SELECT MODE MOVIE STAR Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. 1 PARTY TIME No indication MERRY CHRISTMAS SELECT FUNCTION Press SELECT repeatedly until “ TITLE ” appears. SELECT WEDDING DAY 2 SET CONGRATULATIONS SELECT PRESET TI
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 20 Date/Time Character Insert SELECT This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY SET SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position PROGRAM AE DISP. 1 except AUTO LOCK. select d
