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INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH LYT1132-001A
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AX880
Printed in Malaysia
US
0103-DY-YL-PJ
COPYRIGHT© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“PRECAUTIONS” ( pg. 3, 4) to ensure safe use of this product.
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch ! is set to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter • Cassette Adapter • Battery Pack C-P7U BN-V11U AP-V13U or AP-V11U • AA (R6) Battery • Lens Cap • Shoulder Strap (for Cassette Adapter) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. 2 GR-AX880 2 3/11/03, 10:15 AM
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PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS CAUTION • This camcorder is designed to be used with RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, standard. However, live recording and viewfinder DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. playback are possible anywhere. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Use the JVC BN-V
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® The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery r
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INDEX A P AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6 Picture Stabilizer ......................................................pg. 18 Animation Recording ................................................pg. 21 Playback .................................................................. pg. 11 Auto Date Record ....................................................pg. 20 Program AE with Special Effects .............................pg. 24 Auto Focus ..............
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USING THE BATTERY PACK GETTING STARTED Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY Hook on. PACK”. Approximate recording time (unit: min.) Battery pack Viewfinder on BN-V11U 90 Push in. BN-V12U 90 (optional) BN-V20U 145 (optional) BATTERY RELEASE Switch Power Switch BN-V400U 350 (optional) USING AC POWER Battery pack Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step 2) and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”). • The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
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STORE BATTERY: Date/Time Settings Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by 1) Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing performing the following steps storing it for a long down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. period of time, otherwise the battery performance 2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen will be reduced. appears. 1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no 3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select cassette inserted. “4TO SYSTEM MENU” and press it to display 2) Set
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Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1) Separate the Velcro strip. Align the screw and camera direction stud on the 2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp tripod with the tripod mounting socket o. Then the grip. tighten the screw. 3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily CAUTION operate the Recording Start/Stop Button 9 and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip. When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend 3 its legs fully to stabilise o the camcorder. To prevent da
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. 12 34 During shooting @ # $ %^& Keep the lens cap attached to 5 the camcorder. 6 *( ) q w 7 Cassette holder 809! Viewfinder e Turn the gear to y take up slack. r u t e 180° Erase protection tab o i Microphone Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback p Q W ER k l ; A S D T SP 4 120M I N T30 – : : Y REC SP TBC 1 2 3 4 5 444 TWI L I GHT f AT U +02 g I O MWB h P PAUSE 1X j 5M I N a 1/2
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1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ................................ pg. 18 p Tape Remaining Time .............................. pg. 21 • TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ........................ pg. 14 Q Recording Mode Indicator ....................... pg. 20 2 5-Second Recording Button W Backlight Compensation Indicator ........... pg. 12 [5 SEC. REC] ........................................... pg. 12 E • Digital Effect Indicator ............................ pg. 24 3 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..............
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RECORDING PLAYBACK Set REC MODE, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME 1 Load a tape ( pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A in SYSTEM MENU. Cassette”). ( pg. 18 – 22, “MENU SETTINGS”) 2 Set the Power Switch ! to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the 1 Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch ! switch. To start playback, press 4/6 %. to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press Button 0 located on the switch. 4/6 %. To stop playback, press 5
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Backlight Compensation BASIC FEATURES To quickly increase the brightness of the subject 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording) relative to the background. To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick 1) Press BACK LIGHT w during recording. “ ” is scene transitions like those seen in TV displayed and the subject is brightened. programmes. 2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press BACK 1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”. LIGHT w again. “ ” disappears and the 2) During Record–Standby, press
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Retake Zooming To re-record certain segments. To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record– optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. Standby mode. • Slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards “T” to 2) Press and hold either RETAKE ^ or q to reach zoom in, or “W” to zoom out. the start point for new recording. Pressing 3 • The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3, ^ forwards the tape and pressi
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Tracking Counter Memory Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment. playback. To activate Manual Tracking: 1) Press COUNTER R/M ) and hold for more than 1) Press the TRACKING Wheel 1 for approx. 1 second. The counter ; resets to “0:00:00”. 2 seconds. “MT” D appears. 2) Press COUNTER R/M ) for less than 1 second. 2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel 1 so that the “M” appears. noise bars disappear. 3) After recording or playback, press 5 w, then •
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Connections To A TV/VCR Tape Dubbing 1) Make sure all units are turned off. 1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR 2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using ( “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the Power the optional video and audio cables. If using Switch ! to “PLAY” while pressing down the both TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to Lock Button 0 located on the switch, turn on the the TV input. VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate 3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input cassettes
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Using The Cassette Adapter Use this to play back an VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. 1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one “AA (R6)” size battery, then reattach the cover. 2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door. 3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back. 4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do not at
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INSTRUCTIONS Eyepiece Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions. 12 34 During shooting @ # $ %^& Keep the lens cap attached to 5 the camcorder. 6 *( ) q w 7 Cassette holder 809! Viewfinder e Turn the gear to y take up slack. r u t e 180° Erase protection tab o i Microphone Viewfinder Indications During Recording During Playback p Q W ER k l ; A S D T 120M I N T30 SP 4 – : : Y REC SP TBC 1 2 3 4 5 444 TWI L I GHT f AT U +02 g I MWB O h PAUSE 1X P j 5M I N a 1/2 S s CONGRATULATIONS 25.
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CAMERA MENU MENU SETTINGS EXPOSURE 1 Set the Power Switch ! to “ ” while pressing Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. the following situations: 2 Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to background is too bright. select the desired function. • When shooting on a reflective natural background • To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU, such as at the beach o
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M.W.B. TITLE If the white balance is correct, all other colours will Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset be accurately reproduced. titles. •a shows the selected title which remains until AUTO : White balance is adjusted OFF is selected. automatically. FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day. TITLE SETUP CLOUD : Outdoors on a cloudy day. Adjust the settings for TITLE. HALOGEN : A video light or similar type of SIZE : When “LARGE” is selected, the title lighting is used. is twice enlarged vert
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TAPE LENGTH SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while Allows you to set the tape length depending on the recording. tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes, T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes. REC MODE • Tape remaining time p is correct only if the Allows you to set the recording mode. “EP” correct tape length has been selected. (Extended Play) is more economical, providing DISPLAY three times the recording time. • If the recording mode is switched during FULL: Makes all of the indicat
