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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-AX957UM
GR-AX857UM
GR-AX657UM
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0305-001A EN
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2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. Using This Instruction Manual • 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. •Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you .
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EN3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to But improper use can result in potential electrical the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is shock or fire hazards. This product has been grounded so as to provide some protection against engineered and manufactured to assure your voltage surges and built-up static charges. Ar
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4 EN 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, marked change in performance and you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing to restore normal operation by following the detailed serious injury to a child or adult, and serious procedure in its operating instructions, do not damage to the product. attempt to service it yourself as opening or r
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE EN5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE A Hook on. B Push in. BATTERY RELEASE PUSH Button EJECT Switch Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). 2 Insert a video cassette. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. (For more details, Z pg. 13) To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. PLAY
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MAJOR FEATURES 6 EN REMEMBER Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 20) The Logical Choice Digital Hyper Zoom The only compact video (Z pg. 18) cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Zoom in Program AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 24, 25) Zoom out n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect PROVIDED ACCESSORIES n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter •AC Power Adapter/ •Cassette Adapter Charger AA-V15U (VHS Playpak) C-P7U Snapshot (GR-AX957 only) (Z pg. 22) • Battery Pack •GR-A
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CONTENTS EN7 GETTING STARTED 8 – 15 Power............................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 10 Date/Time Settings.......................................................................................... 11 Recording Mode Setting..................................................................................... 12 Tape Length Setti
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Marks Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet choose the most appropriate source of power. CHARGE indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only the specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. REFRESH indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK 2 Align the marks and slide the ba
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EN9 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 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 to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. c Charging times noted on page 8 are f
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER 2 Pull out the battery holder. Battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER 3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible. RE-INSERT HOLDER 4 Slide the holde
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EN11 Date/Time Settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU. •The power lamp comes on. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time MENU Button to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then Power lamp go to step 6. •If you want to set only the time without changing the date,
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. SET RECORDING MODE 1 First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the record- ing time. NOTE: MENU Button If the recording mode is switched during recording, the SP/EP Recording Mode Button playback picture will be
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EN13 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 3 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. NOTES: PUSH Button EJECT Switch c The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. c Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the cass
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 3 3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER 2 180 180° °
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EN15 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure 1 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4. 3 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socke
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RECORDING Basic Recording 16 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 8) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 12) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 12) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 14) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. Power Switch EJECT Swi
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EN17 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 4 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop MIN (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 120MIN NOTES: 119MIN c The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. c There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the 3MIN holder opens. Do not use force. c The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown. 2MIN c The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder
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RECORDING Basic Features 18 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out Zoom. OPERATION: Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Display Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Zoom indicator bar n The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. 1X Zoom level indic
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EN19 5 SEC. REC Button FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly 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 next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal. FEATURE: Retake RETAKE (R/F) Button PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standb
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 20 EN P. STABILIZER Button FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: 1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears. n 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 condi- tions: Display • When shooting subjects with vertical or horizo
