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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
CAMESCOPE COMPACT VHS
GR-AX210
GR-AX310
GR-AX410
Compact VHS
(The camcorder illustrations appearing in
these instructions are of the GR-AX310.)
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
YU30052-515-1
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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 following HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR Using This Instruction Manual MOISTURE. • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. Warning on lithium
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3 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. hazards. This product has been enginee
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4 USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, marked change in performance and you are unable to tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury restore normal operation by following the detailed to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE Hook on. 1 EJECT 1 Push in. 2 3 PUSH 2 Insert. BATT. RELEASE Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the 1 Slide EJECT. camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z P. 8) 2 Insert a video cassette. 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into 3 Press PUSH. place. (For more details, Z P. 11) To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. PLAYBACK SHOOTING PLAY/PAUSE 3 REW 2 1 LENS COVER
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MAJOR FEATURES 6 REMEMBER Intelligent Function Control (Z P. 18 – 25) The Logical Choice F1 SEL F2 The only compact video Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* [GR-AX210/AX410:12x, *with VHS Playpak Z P. 15) GR-AX310:14x] ( Zoom-in T T T T Program AE with Special Z P. 16) Effects ( W W W W n Auto Mode Lock Zoom-out n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect Random Assemble Editing n Sepia n Twilight (Z P. 32 – 35) n Sports [GR-AX310 only] n High Spe
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CONTENTS 7 GETTING STARTED 8 Power ..................................................................................... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion........................................ 10 Date/Time Settings ................................................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 11 Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting .............................................. 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette
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GETTING STARTED 8 Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. 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 CHG. (charge) indicator SUPPLY POWER Marks Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall 1 outlet. The power indicator lights. POWER To AC outlet indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and sli
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9 **CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to Charge marker 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. 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 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discha
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion A This battery is necessary to operate the clock 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 Ensuring the plus (+)
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11 Viewfinder Adjustment SP-EP recording mode and T20•30•40 tape length select button POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability 1 (see illustration at left). SELECT MODE Set the power switch to CAMERA. 2 ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the 3 indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting SET TAPE LENGTH Set the tape length button according to the length of 1 the tape used. T20 = 20 minutes of recording
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 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 Recording Start/Stop button switch. Refasten the Velcro strip. Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap 1 through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back 1 and thread it
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13 RM-V20U Remote Control Unit The RM-V20U (optional) permits VCR functions to be controlled from a distance. When using the RM-V20U, connect its cable to the camcorder’s REMOTE jack. * Before use, refer to the RM-V20U instruction booklet. To REMOTE 0 1 ! 2 @ 3 # 4 $ % 5 6 ^ 7 & 8 9 Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set set to “CAMERA”. to “PLAY”. 1 LED indicator Lights when a signal is transmitted. Switching to “;” turns off the remote control
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RECORDING Basic Recording 14 NOTE: LENS COVER You should already have performed the procedures listed SWITCH below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 8) c Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 11) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12) LOAD A CASSETTE 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. ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE POWER Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open 2 the lens
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RECORDING Basic Features 15 FEATURE: Zooming Zoom indicator PURPOSE: To vary the length of the focal lens and Zoom-in produce zoom in/out effect. Zoom In OPERATION: T T T T 1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. W W W W Zoom Out 2) Push the switch up toward “W”. Zoom-out NOTES: c The further the power zoom switch is pushed or pulled, the faster the zoom speed becomes. c Focusing may become unstable during zooming. In this case, set zoom while in Record–Standby, set manual focus or RETA
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RECORDING Advanced Features 16 Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the desired indication appears in the viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second PROGRAM AE later. select dial DIAL Tally lamp VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock A DIAL Auto Mode Lock VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing accidental misoperation/button pressing during
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17 White Balance Adjustment White balance mode indicator This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for No indication
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise (Auto) color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: •When an object is in various shades of the same color. MWB •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors. In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for whi
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RECORDING Advanced Features 18 INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL Group 1 This feature makes it easier for you to make selections F1 FADER CINEMA F2 F1 F2 FADER CINEMA during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual SEL. Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant Title. Group 2 F1 F2 FOCUS EXP. PREPARATION SEL. Viewfinder Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except Group 3 1 LOCK. F1 F2 TITLE DISP. SELECT MODE SEL. Press Function SEL. until the req
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19 Cinema Cinema mode This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to the 1 right of F2. ENGAGE CINEMA MODE Press F2. 2 RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2 3 in the viewfinder.
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RECORDING Advanced Features 20 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 F1 F2 brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.* •Wh
