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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-AX770
The Logical Choice
PAL
Compact VHS
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
PAL
MAJOR FEATURES
n Program Manager (Z pg. 14 – 25)
n Programme AE with Special Effects
(Z pgs. 14, 15)
n Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 13)
n Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom
(Z pg. 11)
n EasyEdit with Random Assemble
Editing (Z pg. 33 – 35)
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0002-082A EN
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2 EN Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS The battery used in this device may present a camcorder. Before use, please read the safety fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do information and precautions contained in the not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or following pages to ensure safe use of your new incinerate. camcorder. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may pr
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MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS EN 3 GETTING STARTED 4 n Program Manager (Z pg. 14 – 25) Power .............................................. 4 n Programme AE with Special Effects Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 6 (Z pgs. 14, 15) Viewfinder Adjustment .......................... 6 • Auto Mode Lock Date/Time Setting ................................ 7 • Auto Mode Release Tape Length Setting............................... 8 • Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect Recording Mode Setting...........
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GETTING STARTED 4 EN 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 indicator equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall 1 outlet. The power indicator lights. REFRESH switch REFRESH ind
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EN 5 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 4 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 d
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 6 EN 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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EN 7 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 setting appears. NEAR •If you decide you wan
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN 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 veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60 minutes (in SP). NOTE: The tape remaining time (Z pg. 10) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Recording Mode Set
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EN 9 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 10 EN Tape remaining time indicator NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed 25min *- - -min
below. If not, do so before continuing. (Now calculating) c Power (Z pg. 4) c Date/Time Setting (Z pg. 7) 120min c Tape Length setting (Z pg. 8) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 9) 119min LOAD A CASSETTE Power indicator 3min Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert 1 the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to 2min (Blinking) ensure the holde
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RECORDING Basic Features EN 11 FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or Zoom-in an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. Zoom-out 1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. 2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”. NOTES: c During Hyper Zoom, the speed Zoom indicator increases the further you slide the bar Zoom Lever. c Focusing may be come unstable Zoom Level du
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 12 EN FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last record- ing. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. •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. QUICK REC FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in t
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EN 13 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 OFF/AUTO/ON 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. OFF : Turns off the light. LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON •The video light can be used with the camcorder’s power on. •It is recommended to set the white balance (Z pg.
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D N G F E E S A D E O L E M R O T K RECORDING Advanced Features 14 EN Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of After 1 sec. shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select Sepia dial. 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 t
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EN 15 DIAL VIEWFINDER DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE MODE SYMBOL INDICATION SYMBOL INDICATION LOCK Auto Lock Auto Mode Lock Twilight Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic. The following happens when pressing during shooting. Twilight mode is selected: • In this mode the following controls are disabled; •Auto gain control is turned off. FADE/WIPE,
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 16 EN 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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EN 17 Manual Focus Power zoom lever NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 6). 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. PROGRA
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 18 EN Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica- tion. ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press P.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder. 1 •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 conditions: • When shooting subjects with vertical
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EN 19 Fade/Wipe [Ex. : Black Fader] These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. FADE IN Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record–Standby mode. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position 1 except AUTO LOCK. FADE OUT SELECT FUNCTION Function indication Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Fade/Wipe” 2 appears. After 2 sec. Fade/Wipe Mosaic Fader ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- Fade/Wipe STANDBY MODE Press SET to
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) 20 EN Wide Wide 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 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position 1 except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Wide” appears. 2 ENGAGE WIDE MODE Press SET. 3 RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Wide Press SET again while “ ” appears. 4 Title Title indication Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles
