JVC GR-AX280 user manual

User manual for the device JVC GR-AX280

Device: JVC GR-AX280
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: JVC
Size: 1.32 MB
Added : 4/8/2013
Number of pages: 60
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6
RECORDING 14
Basic Recording ...................... 14
Basic Features ........................ 16
Advanced Features .................. 20
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Programme AE
With Special Effects ................. 20
Fader ........................................ 22
Wide ........................................ 22
Super LoLux (Gain Up) .............. 23
GR-AX480 Instant Titles ............................. 23
Character Generator ................. 24
Using Menu For
De

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2 EN 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

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EN 3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be PAL used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery VHS-C can be used with this unit. packs and, to recharge them, the provided n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS multi-voltage AC

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MAJOR FEATURES 4 EN REMEMBER Integrated Auto Light (GR-AX480 only) (Z pg. 18) The Logical Choice 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) (Z pg. 17) PAL 22 x Optical Hyper Zoom The only compact video cassettes that can be (Z pg. 16) used with your VHS VCR* Zoom-in Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 20) Zoom-out n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter Program Manager II n ND Effect (Z pg. 20 – 33) n Sepia Programme AE with Special Effects, n Twilight Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, Insta

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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE EN 5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. 1 EJECT Push in. 2 1 BATT. RELEASE 3 2 PUSH Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 6) 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into 2 Insert a video cassette. place. 3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. To remove the battery pack (For more details, Z pg. 11) Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack

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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Marks Power To AC outlet This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you CHG. (charge) choose the most appropriate source of power. indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER REFRESH indicator Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall 1 outlet. REFRESH ATTACH BATTERY PACK The AC power adapter fe

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EN 7 CHARGE MARKER Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: 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 battery pack, and dis

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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal A This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power 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 Ensure that the plu

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EN 9 Date/Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the 1 Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar Select Dial 2 to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Setting Menu appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial MENU to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then Jog Dial go to step 6. •

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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Viewfinder Tape Length Setting MENU Set the tape length according to the length of the tape 4MENU END used. FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 ACCESS MENU SCREEN TELE MACRO OFF First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the TAPE LENGTH T60 M. W. B. AUTO 1 Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, ZOOM SPEED FAST then press the MENU Jog Dial. 4NEXT Menu Screen SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar TAPE LENGTH 2

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EN 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force 1 to open. 1 1 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 3 3 2 2 2 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and 3 locked. NOTES: c A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power Turn to take supply is attached. up slack. c Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the Erase Prote

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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Power Zoom Button 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 Button. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 3 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability 1 (see illustration to the left). SELECT M

Summary of the content on the page No. 13

EN 13 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 2 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap 3 1 through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back 2 1 and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to 1 attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted. 4 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then 2 slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2. Tripod Mounting A

Summary of the content on the page No. 14

RECORDING Basic Recording 14 EN LENS COVER Switch NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 6) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12) Power LOAD A CASSETTE indicator Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert 1 the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. Power Switch ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE Start/Stop

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EN 15 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 25MIN MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop (Now calculating) 4 recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby 120MIN mode. 119MIN NOTES: c A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. 3MIN c There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force. 2MIN c The displayed remaining time is approximate. (Blinking) c The time required to calculate the remaining tape length,

Summary of the content on the page No. 16

RECORDING Basic Features 16 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom-in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button. Zoom-out Zoom Out Press “W” of the Power Zoom Zoom indicator bar Button. n Zooming speed is available. A total of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed (press the button Power Zoom button fully for regular-speed, pres

Summary of the content on the page No. 17

EN 17 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly 5SEC. REC during the Record-Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record-Standby mode for the RETAKE (R/F) next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. 2) Press ei

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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 18 EN FEATURE: Video Light (GR-AX480 only) PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON subject. OFF : Turns off the light. n The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on. n It is recom

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

EN 19 DATE/TIME FEATURE: Date/Time/Character Insert PURPOSE: To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. OPERATION: 1) Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. 2) Choose a display mode by pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly while in Record-Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the Display Select Dial illustration to the left. n You should have already performed the Date/Time Setting procedu

Summary of the content on the page No. 20

D N G F E E S A D E O L E M R O T K RECORDING Advanced Features 20 EN 1 second later, the mode is activated. Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of Viewfinder shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SEPIA SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function 1 you want is aligned with the mark. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name After 1 sec. disappears, and only the indicat


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