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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
Power ................................... 6
Clock (Lithium) Battery
Removal/Insertion .................... 8
Date/Time Settings.................... 8
Viewfinder Adjustment................ 9
GR-AX210
Tape Length/Recording Mode
Setting................................... 9
Loading/Unloading A Cassette....... 9
Grip Adjustment ...................... 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment ......... 10
Tripod Mounting ...................... 10
RM-V20U Remote Cont
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2 Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK 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 MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z cover page). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read Warning on lithium battery t
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3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for SOME DO’S AND playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are DON’TS ON THE SAFE possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN- V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An USE OF EQUIPMENT appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
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MAJOR FEATURES 4 REMEMBER Intelligent Function Control (Z P. 16 – 23) The Logical Choice F1 SEL F2 PAL 12x Variable-Speed Hyper The only compact video cassettes that can be Zoom (Z P. 13) used with your VHS VCR* Zoom-in T T T T W W W W Programme AE with Special Zoom-out Effects (Z P. 14) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release Random Assemble Editing n Electronic Fog Filter (Z P. 30 – 33) n ND Effect n Sepia 2 8 5 4 1 6 3 7 n Twilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shut
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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. 6) 2 Insert a video cassette. 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into 3 Press PUSH. place. (For more details, Z P. 9) 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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GETTING STARTED 6 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 Marks SUPPLY POWER POWER To AC outlet Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall indicator 1 outlet. The power indicator lights. END ATTACH BATTERY PACK indicator Align the
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7 **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 colours 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 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and disc
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 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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9 Viewfinder Adjustment SP-LP recording mode and T30•45 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. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 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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11 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 12 NOTE: LENS COVER You should already have performed the procedures listed SWITCH below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 6) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 9) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10) 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 cover, then
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RECORDING Basic Features 13 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 14 Programme 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 duri
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15 White Balance Adjustment White balance mode indicator This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for No indication
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise (Auto) colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: •When an object is in various shades of the same colour. MWB •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors. In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for
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RECORDING Advanced Features 16 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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17 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. GR-AX210EK-2 17 96.10.8, 1:25 PM
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RECORDING Advanced Features 18 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-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.* •W
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19 Manual Focus F1 button F2 button NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder F1 adjustments (Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before SEL continuing. F2 SELECT MODE Function SEL. Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the F1 F2 FOCUS EXP. button 1 right of F1. ADJUST FOCUS Power zoom switch A TO FARTHER SUBJECT 2 Viewfinder While holding down F1, slide the power zoom 2 switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3. B TO N
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RECORDING Advanced Features 20 Exposure Control F1 button F2 button This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make F1 the adjustment manually. SEL F2 SELECT MODE Press Function SEL. until “EXP.” appears to the right 1 of F2. Function SEL. F1 FOCUS EXP. F2 button BRIGHTEN IMAGE While holding down F2, slide the power zoom 2 switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in Power zoom switch the viewfinder. Viewfinder OR .
