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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX655
Compact VHS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial Nos. of the
GR-AX655U camcorder and the
AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
The serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the GR-AX655U, and the
AA-V11U.
Model No. GR-AX655U
INSTRUCTIONS
AA-V11U
Serial No.
YU30052-602
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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 Warning on lithium battery these
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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* Z P. 15) ( Zoom-in T T T T Program AE with Special W W W W Z P. 16) Effects ( Zoom-out n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect Random Assemble Editing n Sepia Z P. 32 – 35) ( n Twilight n Sports 2 8 5 4 1 6 3 7 n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter n 15 sec. Self Timer
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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 POWER 1 outlet. The power indicator lights. 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 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 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
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30° 30° 13 Remote Control Unit RM-V700U (optional) The RM-V700U Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the Infrared beam basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of effective area your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. To operate, point it at the 10° camcorder’s remote sensor. Infrared beam PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER sensor window 10° Pull out the battery holder according to the type of The transmit
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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: Varies the focal length of the lens and Zoom-in produces the 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, 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 RETAKE
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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 VIEWFINDER Tally lamp MODE SYMBOL INDICATION LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock A DIAL VIEWFINDER Auto Mode Lock MODE SYMBOL INDICATION Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation
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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 Video Light 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. LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF OFF : Turns off the light. DANGER: •The video light can be used with the camcorder's n The video light becomes
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19 Fader F1 button F2 button This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fade-out works at recording end or when you enter F1 Record–Standby mode. SEL F2 SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. repeatedly until “FADER” Function SEL. button 1 appears to the right of F1. PROGRAM AE select dial ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode. 2 “FADER”appears in the viewfinder. START RECORDING Press Recording Start/Stop to s
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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
